World of Tanks Beta

Mahnsikir · 29 Dec 2010 at 23:53

Just tried out my BL-10 gun. That thing is awesome can penetrate a jagdtiger frontally and do about 45% damage. Only 4 rounds per minute but heck you don't need anymore than that.

daver · 30 Dec 2010 at 00:07

Joined this tonight, enjoying it so far, even though im crap and only have like a Pz II and a BT2.

Mahnsikir · 30 Dec 2010 at 17:54

Just remembered that they updated the graphics with some fancy stuff. Looks alright, though enhanced post processing disables AA, but it isn't too noticable. (using a few customs skins as well.)

With AA on (also Christmas!)

Though normally I run it on medium/high because of the US ping and the occasional performance hiccup.

Puppetmaster · 30 Dec 2010 at 19:31

Been playing an is past few days. Loved it a lot compared to kv 3, probably because i like playing medium tanks. Got the 2nd 122mm and my god is it good fun. Playing with a friend who has an is with stock gun, almost got first 122mm and im getting a lot of xp. We won 5 games in a row, i had 1300 - 1500 xp each battle

Fun times

Datamonkey · 30 Dec 2010 at 19:32

Just asking for an invite into the clan now

Joined the ocuk panzercommander channel

Clans arnt in yet lol

namorismo · 30 Dec 2010 at 21:27

Hi, how does one get an invite code for this game?

iviv · 30 Dec 2010 at 21:33

namorismo said:
Hi, how does one get an invite code for this game?

http://www.shatteredcrystal.com/index.php/world_of_tanks

You can get a key from there, which also gives you a free (albeit rubbish) tank!

And clan interest noted, though as it is there's no clan system actually in the game yet, I'll send a message around when there is

vincent1989 · 30 Dec 2010 at 22:23

i'd also like to join any ocuk clan going once clans are up and running.

TheMightyTen · 30 Dec 2010 at 22:56

Mahnsikir said:
Just remembered that they updated the graphics with some fancy stuff. Looks alright, though enhanced post processing disables AA, but it isn't too noticable.

oooo, must switch that on later! The krauts finnally have Dunkelgelb, Olivgrün & Rotbraun camo and zimmerit!!!!

SkeeterUK · 30 Dec 2010 at 23:57

Clan registrations are in progress so if whoever wants to create the ocuk clan best put their details in to get it sorted for when clans stuff goes live.

http://game.worldoftanks.com/news/general_news/official_clans_registration_launch

Mahnsikir · 31 Dec 2010 at 01:17

TheMightyTen said:
oooo, must switch that on later! The krauts finnally have Dunkelgelb, Olivgrün & Rotbraun camo and zimmerit!!!!

Not an in-game option, using a few user made custom skins. That one on the Panther is a WIP by me, did a few others but that one is a first attempt at a slightly more complicated skin.

Instructions and other stuff here and a good thread for a whole bunch of them here and Tarrifs website is quite good, don't know when he has last updated though.

TheMightyTen · 31 Dec 2010 at 02:35

Mahnsikir said:
Not an in-game option, using a few user made custom skins. That one on the Panther is a WIP by me, did a few others but that one is a first attempt at a slightly more complicated skin.

Instructions and other stuff here and a good thread for a whole bunch of them here and Tarrifs website is quite good, don't know when he has last updated though.

Many thanks, will do my research tomorrow, so fed up with seeing late war German armour with dunkelgrau paint

iviv · 31 Dec 2010 at 03:49

SkeeterUK said:
Clan registrations are in progress so if whoever wants to create the ocuk clan best put their details in to get it sorted for when clans stuff goes live.

http://game.worldoftanks.com/news/general_news/official_clans_registration_launch

Already registered

With regards to the tank skins, its a great option! However, the problem with that is that there's people making skins that show all the weak points of a tank, highlighting where the ammo is, where to shoot to hit the engine and so on. Its not a massive advantage due to the fact that the game doesn't have pinpoint accuracy, but even so it does give those players using skins like that an advantage. I just hope they don't completely disable skins because of a couple of people ruining it.

Mahnsikir · 31 Dec 2010 at 17:07

iviv said:
Already registered

With regards to the tank skins, its a great option! However, the problem with that is that there's people making skins that show all the weak points of a tank, highlighting where the ammo is, where to shoot to hit the engine and so on. Its not a massive advantage due to the fact that the game doesn't have pinpoint accuracy, but even so it does give those players using skins like that an advantage. I just hope they don't completely disable skins because of a couple of people ruining it.

Yeah I hope they don't remove the ability to have your own custom skins as they as they do at a bit of variety, I know that the devs are planning on introducing premium skins that you can buy for your tank that everyone can see, not just you.

Doubt those 'cheat' skins really help that much most of the time due to the accuracy of guns and how combat takes place. Usually you are fairly limited to where you can get a good solid hit on a tank unless you are putting yourself at risk and even if you do know where something is chances are you'll hit something else. Best just to follow the golden rules of; don't shoot at stupid angles, don't shoot at the turrets of US tanks and unless you want to track something, try and avoid aiming too low.

Oh and count me in for the clan if you haven't already.

namorismo · 31 Dec 2010 at 17:50

Thanks for that iviv, I am downloading game client now.
I will see you on the battlefield....albeit in my little tank

SkeeterUK · 31 Dec 2010 at 18:01

I have no idea where vulnerable spots are. I see some kinda fuel tubes on tanks so i aim for them if i see em but apart from that i just hit what i can.

Does many ppl know the vulnerable spots or are most like me and just fire when they can get a shot at them when the arrows green?

Is their some site that shows good places to hit tanks?

daver · 31 Dec 2010 at 18:02

Played around quite a bit now and trying to make myself learn the different roles. Currently using a Pz III Auf A, a Wespe & an AT-1 but still got my Pz II and my BT-3 to go back as I enjoy them.

I think the matchmaking needs plenty of work, I seem to spend most of the time in my Wespe against Tigers and KVs.

Wonder why they are adding a french tree before they look at a British one? must be something to do with where they predict the players will come from i guess.

Scotsmania · 31 Dec 2010 at 18:47

daver said:
Wonder why they are adding a french tree before they look at a British one? must be something to do with where they predict the players will come from i guess.

Not sure about that, there are a ton of UK folks in the general chat most of the time. Then again, its not like you know the frogs are there unless they can't speak English

Scotsmania · 31 Dec 2010 at 18:49

SkeeterUK said:
I have no idea where vulnerable spots are. I see some kinda fuel tubes on tanks so i aim for them if i see em but apart from that i just hit what i can.

Does many ppl know the vulnerable spots or are most like me and just fire when they can get a shot at them when the arrows green?

Is their some site that shows good places to hit tanks?

Have a search around the WoT forum, there used to be a thread somewhere showing the weak spots on various tanks. It'll be a bit outdated as it won't include this or the last patch's tanks but it should still cover most.

daver · 31 Dec 2010 at 20:43

Don't know whether it's more me knowing more about the game or maybe just luck with the people on my team, but i've upgraded my AT-1 to an SU-76 and it seems a massive upgrade even with the base gun...although I hit the side of a KV1 about 5 times for no effect lol