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LeoXiao · 2013-02-12, 19:01

The Leopard isn't a very fun tank (bad maneuverability+bad gun) so sure why not.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-02-12, 19:35

Yeah, the Leopard has some problems.

The VK2801 is a bit more maneuverable than the Leopard, but still bleeds a lot of speed in tight turns. I really couldn't duel in it, I had to make wide turns, shoot, never stop moving, and try to disengage (while driving deeper into enemy territory, because a tight 180 turn would knock me down to 30-40 KPH and some Tier X would vaporize me). The Tier V 105mm derp gun can damage things, but really doesn't impress Tier 8-10 unless you've got HEAT loaded.

Of course, this is also because I didn't really try passive scouting in it; the camo values for it aren't too bad, but I didn't want to reassign my best scout crew to it either. Passive scouting should at least be possible, and with a camo net it should be able to run up to a forward position and hide.

But I wanted to try what everyone else seems to do with it, pack a derp gun, and beat on things. It probably would do better with that in packs, like the GUP clan game.

And this description is oriented toward higher-tier games. It's pretty nasty on low-tier games, but those are extremely rare considering its MM starts at Tier 7.

Still have it in the garage though.

Sumeragi · 2013-02-12, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Endless Knackwurst

but still bleeds a lot of speed in tight turns.

T-25, enough said.

Also, use Off-Road Driving to cut down on the bleeding.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-02-12, 20:15

The driver that I put in the VK2801 had 75% Off-Road Driving. Wasn't a huge change.

I still want to practice with the VK2801 more; mostly right now, though, the extra learning curve for it isn't worth the time versus my other grind trees. After all, at the moment there's nothing after it.

Blaat · 2013-02-13, 03:17

Wouldn't clutch breaking be better for improving turns rather than off road driving?

Sumeragi · 2013-02-13, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Blaat

Wouldn't clutch breaking be better for improving turns rather than off road driving?

It depends on the tank. The VK 2801 has good traverse (48 deg/s) but relatively bad terrain resistance, which is why it bleeds speed when turning.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-02-13, 09:49

It also accelerates poorly, which is another thing that Off-Road can help out, somewhat.

Tak · 2013-02-13, 12:00

Or you can be like me, grind a Chaffee

You have no idea how many times I spin a T9 to death. LOL

Worth every penny!

- Tak

Pen3 · 2013-02-13, 14:08

Just noticed one of my crew members name is Crisp.

Spoiler for Size:

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-02-13, 14:22

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Originally Posted by Pen3

Just noticed one of my crew members name is Crisp.

Spoiler for Size:

I still think I win with Ted Bundy. Unless you're referring to an excessive tendency for that tank to catch fire.

I think seeing that much Lynette all the time would distract me.

Ithekro · 2013-02-13, 14:55

A witches tank. It must be burned before it turns other tanks into Newts.

Strigon 13 · 2013-02-13, 14:57

Last night I had the most horrifying losing rate of my life: 34 loses IN A ROW. I couldn't even do the x2 because of that. No matter how I played, my team ALWAYS find the way to lose half of their member on the first 3 minutes.

Kamijou_Touma · 2013-02-13, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Pen3

Just noticed one of my crew members name is Crisp.

Spoiler for Size:

how did you get your garage to be customized like that? I want a Miku Hatsune Garage. you got some mods for that? shoot I want to customize my garage and tanks, that way I don't have to stare at a bunch of dudes in the garage.

just talking about it makes me feel gay... tch its annoying.

LeoXiao · 2013-02-13, 17:41

Just realized that using premium I can grind credits with the E50 better than I can with a tier 5.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-02-13, 22:38

North America, at least: Valentine's Day Bonus Code for one day of premium.

And I noticed that there's a gift shop opening for the JT88. Seeing as my TDs stop at the StuG and I don't really plan on going up the line, it's probably not something I should do, since... real money.

Strigon 13 · 2013-02-13, 23:28

Okay people, a question

In my third acc I have almost 22k xp on the wolverine, so which tank should I proceed to, the Hellcat or the Jackson?

On one side i'm conflicted, because the hellcat is very fast but ANYTHING can pen it (The pleasure to oneshot hellcats in my KV-2 is priceless), meanwhile the Jackson has good armor but mediocre speed, but it can bounce some shots fired against it.

Sumeragi · 2013-02-13, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Endless Knackwurst

And I noticed that there's a gift shop opening for the JT88. Seeing as my TDs stop at the StuG and I don't really plan on going up the line, it's probably not something I should do, since... real money.

Do it only if you plan on getting the Ferdinand/Jagdtiger/JagdPz E-100 through Tiger P. Those three TDs have six crew members, which fits the 8.8 cm PaK 43 Jagdtiger

Blaat · 2013-02-14, 03:39

The valentine code is also on the EU servers.

LoweGear · 2013-02-14, 04:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strigon 13

Okay people, a question

In my third acc I have almost 22k xp on the wolverine, so which tank should I proceed to, the Hellcat or the Jackson?

On one side i'm conflicted, because the hellcat is very fast but ANYTHING can pen it (The pleasure to oneshot hellcats in my KV-2 is priceless), meanwhile the Jackson has good armor but mediocre speed, but it can bounce some shots fired against it.

If you're the type who snipes at the rear and/or generally has a good handle for medium tank handling, the Hellcat is overall the superior tank. While you're not gonna circlestrafe with it, the Hellcat is capable of some awesome flanking moves due to its speed, and said speed also allows you to get to the best camping spots before anyone else does.

On the other hand if you find yourself preferring some close-range TD action, the Jackson is better in that regard.

Also, Patch 8.4 Public Test is up and running.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-02-14, 11:28

With the help of some good platooning, I'm back to one win from 51.5%. It'll probably go horribly wrong again, of course.

Moved out of the Sherman Jumbo to a decent heavy:

And, since Teru got to see it in a game first, here is the horror that I've been alluding to for a couple of days now:

Spoiler for Yep.:

2013-02-12, 19:35	Link #2762
Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	Yeah, the Leopard has some problems. The VK2801 is a bit more maneuverable than the Leopard, but still bleeds a lot of speed in tight turns. I really couldn't duel in it, I had to make wide turns, shoot, never stop moving, and try to disengage (while driving deeper into enemy territory, because a tight 180 turn would knock me down to 30-40 KPH and some Tier X would vaporize me). The Tier V 105mm derp gun can damage things, but really doesn't impress Tier 8-10 unless you've got HEAT loaded. Of course, this is also because I didn't really try passive scouting in it; the camo values for it aren't too bad, but I didn't want to reassign my best scout crew to it either. Passive scouting should at least be possible, and with a camo net it should be able to run up to a forward position and hide. But I wanted to try what everyone else seems to do with it, pack a derp gun, and beat on things. It probably would do better with that in packs, like the GUP clan game. And this description is oriented toward higher-tier games. It's pretty nasty on low-tier games, but those are extremely rare considering its MM starts at Tier 7. Still have it in the garage though. Last edited by Gravitas Free Zone; 2013-02-12 at 19:52.

2013-02-12, 20:15	Link #2764
Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	The driver that I put in the VK2801 had 75% Off-Road Driving. Wasn't a huge change. I still want to practice with the VK2801 more; mostly right now, though, the extra learning curve for it isn't worth the time versus my other grind trees. After all, at the moment there's nothing after it. Last edited by Gravitas Free Zone; 2013-02-12 at 20:30.

2013-02-13, 03:17	Link #2765
Blaat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004	Wouldn't clutch breaking be better for improving turns rather than off road driving? __________________ MyAnimeList

2013-02-13, 12:00	Link #2768
Tak Catholic = Cat addiction? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MURICA!!	Or you can be like me, grind a Chaffee You have no idea how many times I spin a T9 to death. LOL Worth every penny! - Tak __________________ BLESSED IS OUR GOD, THE LORD OF MIRACLES, FOR HE HAS SUPPLIED AN ENTIRE BATTALION WITH JUST FIVE ROUNDS OF AMMO AND TWO GRENADES!! Remember, the toes you step on today may be connected to the @ss you have to kiss tomorrow.

2013-02-13, 14:55	Link #2771
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	A witches tank. It must be burned before it turns other tanks into Newts. __________________

2013-02-12, 19:01	Link #2761
LeoXiao 思想工作 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vereinigte Staaten Age: 31	The Leopard isn't a very fun tank (bad maneuverability+bad gun) so sure why not.

2013-02-13, 09:49	Link #2767
Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	It also accelerates poorly, which is another thing that Off-Road can help out, somewhat.

2013-02-13, 14:08	Link #2769
Pen3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Just noticed one of my crew members name is Crisp. Spoiler for Size:

2013-02-13, 14:57	Link #2772
Strigon 13 Electrosphere Join Date: Mar 2011	Last night I had the most horrifying losing rate of my life: 34 loses IN A ROW. I couldn't even do the x2 because of that. No matter how I played, my team ALWAYS find the way to lose half of their member on the first 3 minutes.

2013-02-13, 17:41	Link #2774
LeoXiao 思想工作 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vereinigte Staaten Age: 31	Just realized that using premium I can grind credits with the E50 better than I can with a tier 5.

2013-02-13, 22:38	Link #2775
Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	North America, at least: Valentine's Day Bonus Code for one day of premium. And I noticed that there's a gift shop opening for the JT88. Seeing as my TDs stop at the StuG and I don't really plan on going up the line, it's probably not something I should do, since... real money.

2013-02-13, 23:28	Link #2776
Strigon 13 Electrosphere Join Date: Mar 2011	Okay people, a question In my third acc I have almost 22k xp on the wolverine, so which tank should I proceed to, the Hellcat or the Jackson? On one side i'm conflicted, because the hellcat is very fast but ANYTHING can pen it (The pleasure to oneshot hellcats in my KV-2 is priceless), meanwhile the Jackson has good armor but mediocre speed, but it can bounce some shots fired against it.

2013-02-14, 03:39	Link #2778
Blaat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004	The valentine code is also on the EU servers. __________________ MyAnimeList

2013-02-14, 11:28	Link #2780
Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	With the help of some good platooning, I'm back to one win from 51.5%. It'll probably go horribly wrong again, of course. Moved out of the Sherman Jumbo to a decent heavy: And, since Teru got to see it in a game first, here is the horror that I've been alluding to for a couple of days now: Spoiler for Yep.: KV-TAN! I dunno. I suppose that good, solid kitchen appliances have a unique attraction for Soviet citizens, but as an American, I like using things that can move faster than a person walking. Though this person walking is carrying a helluva big stick.