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Sumeragi · 2013-08-07, 08:00

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Originally Posted by RWBladewing

I have noticed a lot more fires happening lately, though I have no idea if anything was changed or if I just learned how to actually aim. Managed to set 2 StuGs on fire in the same match over the course of 30 seconds yesterday. Almost surprised that didn't get me accused of hacking, though with the match being an utter blowout and my "whopping" 4 kills being more than the rest of my team had combined, I doubt anyone on the other team cared.

StuGs are easy to set on fire. All you need to do is fire on the lower flat part of the hull.

Strigon 13 · 2013-08-07, 08:09

German tanks in general are easier to be set on fire, since the transmision is located in the front of the tank (the lower plate). Is the same like russians and chinese are more prone to being easily ammoracked, since their ammoracks are in every part of the tank (just to say from the T-44 onwards and chinese from tier 6 onwards have the ammorack in the left side on the front)

RWBladewing · 2013-08-07, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Sumeragi

StuGs are easy to set on fire. All you need to do is fire on the lower flat part of the hull.

Figured as much. I doubt something like factual information would stop very stupid people from calling hacks if they really wanted to though.

Have certainly seen it happen many times already.

...Thinking about how I was rarely using sniper mode to actually aim at specific spots besides "side" or "back" even as recently as a month ago makes me shudder. I think after watching enough of Jingles' videos I have finally graduated from Extremely Terrible to just Really Terrible. Sad it took this long though.

Mow Yun · 2013-08-07, 09:35

Module damage is calculated server side so you wouldn't need to worry about that.

RWBladewing · 2013-08-07, 09:57

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Originally Posted by Mow Yun

Module damage is calculated server side so you wouldn't need to worry about that.

Ah, sorry, I wasn't trying to imply I was worried about being reported, was just saying "people are stupid" in a very roundabout way (i.e. making up any excuse including ones which aren't even possible just to avoid admitting they were killed legitimately). Intent like that is hard to convey through text I guess.

My favorite moment was when someone reported me for hacking after killing him as an arty when he was sitting out in the open.

Tak · 2013-08-07, 10:16

If you guys have not tried the Cruiser MK.II, you should.

That tank, with gold shells, can destroy a KV-1 with 2 hits. Sometimes 1, in the right spots.

I love that tank. The earnings can easily match lower tier premiums.

- Tak

Sumeragi · 2013-08-07, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Tak

Thats your problem.

Never mind that a variation is the emblem of the JSDF.

- Tak

My problem is WG's problem, so my opinion is of some importance.

That being said, I don't recall the JGSDF insignia being used on tanks, and that symbol does not have a place in WoT anyway.

Tak · 2013-08-07, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Sumeragi

My problem is WG's problem, so my opinion is of some importance.

You are one night late. But no matter, you still have an opportunity to whip me!

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Originally Posted by Sumeragi

That being said, I don't recall the JGSDF insignia being used on tanks, and that symbol does not have a place in WoT anyway.

Actually, I am thinking of something like this...

- Tak

Wild Goose · 2013-08-07, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Sumeragi

StuGs are easy to set on fire. All you need to do is fire on the lower flat part of the hull.

To my horror, learning this the hard way, the KV-1 is ridiculously easy to set aflame with a back shot.

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Originally Posted by Sumeragi

I'm actually working on Japanese inscriptions also.

I've been shooting down any WG suggestions of using the Kyokujitsu-Ki in WoT. That flag was not used by IJA on tanks.

... You're actually working for WG now?

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Originally Posted by Tak

If you guys have not tried the Cruiser MK.II, you should.

That tank, with gold shells, can destroy a KV-1 with 2 hits. Sometimes 1, in the right spots.

I love that tank. The earnings can easily match lower tier premiums.

- Tak

I have it; unlocked it on the way to the valentine and I'm getting the crew trained up on preparation for shifting the, to my Cromwell once I have it unlocked.

On a peer-level game, it's pretty good, if slow as fuck. It's pretty situational though...

Also, I will again reiterate: Britain, something is seriously wrong when heavy tanks are faster than your light tanks!

Tak · 2013-08-07, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Wild Goose

Also, I will again reiterate: Britain, something is seriously wrong when heavy tanks are faster than your light tanks!

Well, I will let the market speak for itself.

There is a reason why nobody buys British.

- Tak

Wild Goose · 2013-08-07, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Tak

Well, I will let the market speak for itself.

There is a reason why nobody buys British.

- Tak

Hey, I bought British!

Tak · 2013-08-07, 11:06

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Originally Posted by Wild Goose

Hey, I bought British!

Bah! When is the last time you hear: Hey, guys, lets go out for some British food!

- Tak

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-08-07, 11:27

There are a few good British tanks, mixed in amongst a sea of blah.

Tak · 2013-08-07, 11:32

Sounds like the usual setup for fish & chips.

- Tak

Strigon 13 · 2013-08-07, 11:41

Well, the british TDs are ok, and the AT-2 and Tortoise are steel wall generators. The only thing I don't like about the british is their insane amount of spaced armor (specially the Black Prince since it can absorb a BL-9 shot).
So far the British X-ader is amazing, the glass cannon incarnated. It reloads faster than a T-34 with 57mm

Mow Yun · 2013-08-07, 11:47

British tanks in a nutshell : Like (equivalent tier and class American tank) but

A) less alpha more DPM
B) less armor, fatter, but better aim time
C) slower and fatter
D) faster at the expense of everything else that matters

Pick 2 or more of the above.

RRW · 2013-08-07, 11:52

and nice penetration i guess

Kamijou_Touma · 2013-08-07, 12:07

U still see them occasionally like the church, crusader, crommie, comet, cent 1 & 7/1.

As for fires i have seen it happen across all nations but more frequent for germy and frenchy lines.

Wild Goose · 2013-08-07, 12:54

I think I'm starting to become a proper member of [VLCTY]. Can't be arsed to put all the images up one by one, so I made an album. First image was a game where I thought I did pretty well. Also my first win on Fjords.

(We have a kinda meme in our clan - you aren't VLCTY till you're carrying. Carry Harder is our real warcry.

)

Next three are from about an hour or so ago, where I played Sacred River and carried my team. We started at the south cap. Heavies took the northeast bridge, lights took the southside hill approach... that left me and an M4 to go down the middle. Then the T-25 pops out and tracks me. I manage to track him in retaliation, and start pumping shells, as the M4 does peekaboom and keeps missing. Finally nail the T-25. As we move through the town, overwatching lights start shooting at us. M4 is uselessly shooting and missing; I pump 3 rounds into a Cruiser II that's passing by, nailing it, and two into the M2 medium (that one of our lights kills). Then I pump 2 rounds into the Alecto, who was shooting at the M4. I fire at the AMX40 and hit something, but then he disappears. Then we push the cap.

I drive up, and see a StPzII and an M3 Lee. Immediately I pump 3 into the arty, duck back, then pop out and pump 4 rounds into the Lee, and realise both were afk. Then I try to push the cap... and see a Char B1 right in a great position to hit me. I freak, jump back... and then realise he isn't doing anything. I drive forward, note that he's driven himself into a bunch of bamboo trees, and start firing, realising that all three of them are afk. Couple of bounces, I start to panic, swap to APCR, put two into him, figure out where his weak points are, and then keep firing AP as fast as I can.

That's when the Cruiser IV grazes me.

The shot bounces, and I charge forward, trying to get out of his line of fire... and that's when the Stug drives up.

Shit.

One round fired. Miss. Stug closes.

Second round fired. Miss.

I'm getting close, I'm going to be able to pull around the Stug, just a bit more and I can circle hi-

Stug oneshots me.

Still, that was pretty satisfying.

Next three are from my Crusader. Nothing really much to say, except that it was Lakeville, we decided to push the town, and it turns out more than a few enemy tanks were pushing the cliffside road. And since they had no idea where I was, I was able to get a few hits on them, which is also how I killed the KV-1 and T-40. I think I'm starting to get the hang of the Crusader now. The 6pdr Mark V is basically the Crusader's answer to the T-34's 57mm Zis. Nice gun, great aim, decent enough - but I'm going to have to carry a few rounds of APCR for whatever I can't reliably pen.

Drake · 2013-08-07, 13:16

You see lots of brit tanks on the EU servers, usually churchills, matildas and cromwells.

Lately though I've been seeing loads of the brit SPG's especially the "FV-something or other" that is INSANELY fast.

Also fitted the 85mm to the KV1 and this was the result.

Images

Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

Managed to hold off 2 KV-1S's, a churchill, M4 and cromwell by myself on the left choke point on pearl river while arty actually did their job for a change.

Also just bought the SU-152 and transferred over my SU-100 crew so I just got to take her own for a spin later.

2013-08-07, 10:16	Link #8966
Tak Catholic = Cat addiction? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MURICA!!	If you guys have not tried the Cruiser MK.II, you should. That tank, with gold shells, can destroy a KV-1 with 2 hits. Sometimes 1, in the right spots. I love that tank. The earnings can easily match lower tier premiums. - 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.

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Tak Catholic = Cat addiction? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MURICA!!	Sounds like the usual setup for fish & chips. - 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.

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Kamijou_Touma Imagine Breaker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: In A Certain Magical Place.	U still see them occasionally like the church, crusader, crommie, comet, cent 1 & 7/1. As for fires i have seen it happen across all nations but more frequent for germy and frenchy lines. __________________ NANO!!! DESU!!!

2013-08-07, 12:54	Link #8979
Wild Goose Truth Martyr Author Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doing Anzu's paperwork. Age: 38	I think I'm starting to become a proper member of [VLCTY]. Can't be arsed to put all the images up one by one, so I made an album. First image was a game where I thought I did pretty well. Also my first win on Fjords. (We have a kinda meme in our clan - you aren't VLCTY till you're carrying. Carry Harder is our real warcry. ) Next three are from about an hour or so ago, where I played Sacred River and carried my team. We started at the south cap. Heavies took the northeast bridge, lights took the southside hill approach... that left me and an M4 to go down the middle. Then the T-25 pops out and tracks me. I manage to track him in retaliation, and start pumping shells, as the M4 does peekaboom and keeps missing. Finally nail the T-25. As we move through the town, overwatching lights start shooting at us. M4 is uselessly shooting and missing; I pump 3 rounds into a Cruiser II that's passing by, nailing it, and two into the M2 medium (that one of our lights kills). Then I pump 2 rounds into the Alecto, who was shooting at the M4. I fire at the AMX40 and hit something, but then he disappears. Then we push the cap. I drive up, and see a StPzII and an M3 Lee. Immediately I pump 3 into the arty, duck back, then pop out and pump 4 rounds into the Lee, and realise both were afk. Then I try to push the cap... and see a Char B1 right in a great position to hit me. I freak, jump back... and then realise he isn't doing anything. I drive forward, note that he's driven himself into a bunch of bamboo trees, and start firing, realising that all three of them are afk. Couple of bounces, I start to panic, swap to APCR, put two into him, figure out where his weak points are, and then keep firing AP as fast as I can. That's when the Cruiser IV grazes me. The shot bounces, and I charge forward, trying to get out of his line of fire... and that's when the Stug drives up. Shit. One round fired. Miss. Stug closes. Second round fired. Miss. I'm getting close, I'm going to be able to pull around the Stug, just a bit more and I can circle hi- Stug oneshots me. Still, that was pretty satisfying. Next three are from my Crusader. Nothing really much to say, except that it was Lakeville, we decided to push the town, and it turns out more than a few enemy tanks were pushing the cliffside road. And since they had no idea where I was, I was able to get a few hits on them, which is also how I killed the KV-1 and T-40. I think I'm starting to get the hang of the Crusader now. The 6pdr Mark V is basically the Crusader's answer to the T-34's 57mm Zis. Nice gun, great aim, decent enough - but I'm going to have to carry a few rounds of APCR for whatever I can't reliably pen. __________________ One must forgive one's enemies, but not before they are hanged.Heinrich Heine. *I believe in miracles.* Order of Freelance Mages (Goose's Nanoha OC Project)

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Drake dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Ireland	You see lots of brit tanks on the EU servers, usually churchills, matildas and cromwells. Lately though I've been seeing loads of the brit SPG's especially the "FV-something or other" that is INSANELY fast. Also fitted the 85mm to the KV1 and this was the result. Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Managed to hold off 2 KV-1S's, a churchill, M4 and cromwell by myself on the left choke point on pearl river while arty actually did their job for a change. Also just bought the SU-152 and transferred over my SU-100 crew so I just got to take her own for a spin later. __________________

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Strigon 13 Electrosphere Join Date: Mar 2011	German tanks in general are easier to be set on fire, since the transmision is located in the front of the tank (the lower plate). Is the same like russians and chinese are more prone to being easily ammoracked, since their ammoracks are in every part of the tank (just to say from the T-44 onwards and chinese from tier 6 onwards have the ammorack in the left side on the front)

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Mow Yun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 34	Module damage is calculated server side so you wouldn't need to worry about that.

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Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	There are a few good British tanks, mixed in amongst a sea of blah.

2013-08-07, 11:41	Link #8975
Strigon 13 Electrosphere Join Date: Mar 2011	Well, the british TDs are ok, and the AT-2 and Tortoise are steel wall generators. The only thing I don't like about the british is their insane amount of spaced armor (specially the Black Prince since it can absorb a BL-9 shot). So far the British X-ader is amazing, the glass cannon incarnated. It reloads faster than a T-34 with 57mm

2013-08-07, 11:47	Link #8976
Mow Yun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 34	British tanks in a nutshell : Like (equivalent tier and class American tank) but A) less alpha more DPM B) less armor, fatter, but better aim time C) slower and fatter D) faster at the expense of everything else that matters Pick 2 or more of the above.