Had a small discussion about how we asian players play. Some of the regular chatters I had chat with had experiences playing in EU, RU and NA servers and they all said 1 thing, those servers are tough.
I may not have experience in those servers but if what they say is true, it's very disappointing.
One thing I do realize about those servers are the Unicums or at least someone have some sort of initiative to give back to the community with livestreaming, posting replays on youtube or even do some sort of guide online or even mods. But what do we have?
We keep looking at their videos for tips and tricks, advise and tactical plays but somehow it just doesn't seem to work in this server. The only useful thing that a player can get is tank weak spots and tank reviews. But gameplay advise on for the server? NOTHING. Replays? NOTHING. Guides? NOTHING. And what do we do? NOTHING except complain how fucked up every player is.
So seriously, are you great players in this server gonna sit there on your ass and hopes that someone would do something? just like how noobs/idiots who camps together in one big group in the open hoping enemies would come to you one by one?
So here I am with ideas on making videos on simple tactics like flanking things like that and someone has to shoot that down by saying "you are not good enough"
So someone who is not good enough wants to do something and you tell them no, how about you people who are good enough? All I see you guys do is "2k battles? noob! you are not even close to me! i'm waaay better than you!" Hell, I've seen players with 10k battles who have no idea how to use a KV-1S! so does that makes you with so many battles equates to being an elite? Then if you really are that good, why don't you try to teach us instead of looking down on us? I bet you guys forgotten how it feels like to be at the bottom!
I know of a Russian player who plays amongst us asians. He sends back replays to his Clan commander back in the RU server for him to use as training guide on what to do or more commonly, what not to do.
Do we do that? do we even look at our replays and gameplay? do we even tell your friends or clanmates and say something like "hey! I had a great game! here's the replay maybe you might find something useful!" or "hey! I had a bad game and I found out something about the map that got me killed! or I found out a way to counter this move! maybe I can show it to you"
But what do we do? share are battle results and we go "oh great job!, congrats!"
The players here play with the concept of "There is no I in teamwork" which means "Let the team do the work, not I". How often do we see platoons in a battle that don't play together? or even random team mates backing you up when you needed help?
Something like "help.. I'm under enemy fire and stuck here, can someone give suppressive fire? or can someone shoot that guy so he will take cover and I can retreat?"
But what do our team mates do? hide in fear despite the fact they are not in danger and when you die. "who asked you to go there noob?" and in your heart you know you wanted to get an advantageous position so your team can push forward.
Sometimes the team work is, they go scout and spot everyone and dies, and blames everyone for not killing the enemy or even say "I spotted them, now its up to the team"
Seriously? How bad can we asian players get? There was an event a few weeks back for getting Top Gun, SPG went into TD mode and rush forward.
I asked, "what the hell are you doing?"
His reply "I'm gonna go for kills, I wanna get Top Gun"
We don't have to guess if he was successful.
Then there is the issue of Elitism. The mindset of DOTA or what other MMORPG that we asian play. They don't realize that WoT is not the typical MMO game. It requires skill, not upgrading of armour and weapons and become the all powerful knight in shining armour. Having higher tier tanks won't make you a great player like how you play MMORPG where your your equipments can decide or damage output or defense capabilities.
Each tank is unique in their own right, some are over powered but still can be destroyed. Some maybe have weak armour but hard to penetrate because of slopes or how the player angles it. Gun with low damage but high penetration and quick reload? can still be good enough to kill that tank with High damage output but super long reload. Just because you have a Maus, T57, IS7 or what other tier 10 tanks doesn't qualify you as a great player. It does not qualify you as an elite either!
No disrespect to players with money to invest in the game but seriously, are you going to enjoy that money spent on a tank when you have no idea how to make full use of a tank or even how to play effectively that you will enjoy playing the tank? You wallet jumpers to me are idiots, why? You barely learned how to cycle, and yet there you go splashing all your money to buy a big bike thinking you can do awesome stunts with it.
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Monday, 22 July 2013
Morning retards..
2 battles was enough to give up playing for the morning.
1st Battle
Cromwell suggest EVERYONE goes to the left flank and rush for enemy base.
I refused. Of course I told him don't be stupid for leaving the right flank open.
He said no, it's faster to win if we all rush.
And as I was arguing, I was moving to the right side of the map with 2 other tanks while he was still at base.
5 minutes later into the battle, he was still arguing, my flank of 3 tanks (1 MT and 2 TD) died because of 7 enemy tanks consisted of mediums and heavies rampaged through. The other flank however, just killed 1 tank (they took 5 minutes to kill that one tank when they outnumber the enemy 5 to 1).
I told him, I thought you said it was faster? you guys took 5 minutes to kill 1 tank. He said I was useless since I am dead. So I told him, look at the minimap, we are about to be capped. He continued to charge for the enemy base.
End of battle, He did LESS damage than me. So I am the useless one. -_-
2nd Battle
Countdown ended, on the first second, KV-1 turns and shoots a friendly Tiger-P.
We asked what the hell was that for?
His answer? Tiger-P shot him first.
WTF?
and he runs off into the middle of an open field in a KV-1 thinking he is a scout. I don't think I need to say how quickly he died.
1st Battle
Cromwell suggest EVERYONE goes to the left flank and rush for enemy base.
I refused. Of course I told him don't be stupid for leaving the right flank open.
He said no, it's faster to win if we all rush.
And as I was arguing, I was moving to the right side of the map with 2 other tanks while he was still at base.
5 minutes later into the battle, he was still arguing, my flank of 3 tanks (1 MT and 2 TD) died because of 7 enemy tanks consisted of mediums and heavies rampaged through. The other flank however, just killed 1 tank (they took 5 minutes to kill that one tank when they outnumber the enemy 5 to 1).
I told him, I thought you said it was faster? you guys took 5 minutes to kill 1 tank. He said I was useless since I am dead. So I told him, look at the minimap, we are about to be capped. He continued to charge for the enemy base.
End of battle, He did LESS damage than me. So I am the useless one. -_-
2nd Battle
Countdown ended, on the first second, KV-1 turns and shoots a friendly Tiger-P.
We asked what the hell was that for?
His answer? Tiger-P shot him first.
WTF?
and he runs off into the middle of an open field in a KV-1 thinking he is a scout. I don't think I need to say how quickly he died.
Sunday, 21 July 2013
They wanted a shout out
So this goes out to the regular chatters out there especially SoftShellTurtle and beercules (who specifically wants their IGN to be mentioned)
Oh by the way, that is not how I always look at my garage.
sometimes you wonder if they are stupid or just new to the game.
another WTF moment
This is what I mean by tunnel vision and being obsessive about killing 1 target that they didn't realize they placed themselves and the team in a disadvantage.
WHAT THE F!?
I lost this game via capping with 5 tanks alive. It was a frustrating game in a KV-1S. KV-1S is weak on their own due to the long reload time and no back up came as I requested for help. So I had no choice to hold that corner as the other tanks around me decides to stop to enggage that Hellcat (suffering casualties of course) and then a Matilda pop up and they took a good 3 minutes trying to kill it. So I had to content fighting an Excelsior and a Wolverine on my own hoping they wont try to rush at me. So the other flank (which u can see only the T49 and another medium is going) died and we got capped. So I thought that USELESS KV-1 could help defend. I WAS WRONG! He ran off at the first sign of trouble. So the tanks furthest away end up going back to base to no avail.
This is the kind of stupidity that SEA server goes through.
*facepalm*
Saturday, 20 July 2013
What I've learned so far...
The past 2 months or so I had been playing a lot of World of Tanks to the point of addiction that I even dream of the game when I'm asleep. I also have been watching lots of videos especially by Mr Jingles and Quickbaby on YouTube and live stream
Mr Jingles YouTube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/BohemianEagle
Quickybaby YouTube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/QuickyBabyTV
Quickybaby Twitch channel
http://www.twitch.tv/quickybaby
I find their videos exceptionally entertaining and useful. They have tank reviews which is useful even if you are not interested in the tank as they explain the strength and weaknesses of the tanks. Know your target and you will know how to kill them. They also have replays with commentary which actually gives you the insight of what is going on in their minds as they play or what they could have done differently. Quickybaby even have videos on map tactics which is based on how he plays those maps which helps him become a unicum in the EU server. Occasionally you might even see both of them play in a platoon in livestream.
So, what have I learned so far?
From the videos, personal playing experience and tips and advise from better players and interestingly some personal experience in paintball, here are the few things I picked up. Although I do admit I make the mistakes of not practicing it.
1) NEVER tunnel vision.
I learn this in paintball. Focus on one target and you will forget everything around you. That is how to die from a flanking move.
2) ALWAYS look at the minimap.
You know that thing at the bottom right corner? yes that is the minimap and many players forget it existed. Find out where the enemies are, see if your team mates are outnumbered or if they need your help, be aware if you are about to be flanked or there is an opportunity for you to flank.
3) NEVER remain stationary in the open for too long.
That is the fastest way to die.
4) Basic skills/tricks
Simple things like side scrapping, Peek-a-boo, Tea-time, Reverse Tea-time, leading a shot. It's the basic but power is nothing without a foundation.
5) Don't get too focused on one objective
Some players are only out for the kill, some just want to rush for the capture, others just want to spot as many targets as they can and then die.
For me, I just want to win!
My main target for each battle is to cause as much damage as I possibly can, minimum aim? same amount of damage as the health of my tank. Imagine a 700hp tank which is worth 1400hp of enemy health.
Kills? It will come.
Spotting? if my tank allows.
Capture points? if required to secure a win because killing that last enemy tank is not worth risking a defeat.
6) Tactics and Tank's role
- There is a time and place to camp and I call it holding a position. (camping at spawn point when the battle starts is not holding a position.)
-- There are times you have to let the enemy come to you due to a bottleneck or a ridge.
- There is a time to charge.
--You don't charge like a headless chicken in the open into an enemy that outnumbers you! And when you outnumber them, take that opportunity to quickly dispatch the enemy as one group! Don't appear 1 by 1 and die 1 by 1. That is how 4 enemy tanks can easily wipe out 10 friendly tanks! would you prefer 10 friendly guns on 4 enemy targets or 4 enemy guns on 1 friendly target repeatedly until 10 friendly tank dies?
- Passive scouting and active scouting
--Passive scouting means hiding quietly in a bush spotting targets for your team mates to shoot them as you just observe them die without you firing a shot. NEVER expose yourself by firing a shot.
--Active scouting means running like a crazy chicken in the middle of the field making yourself a hard target and knowing when to pull back and hide behind cover before spotting more enemies.
A DEAD SCOUT IS A USELESS SCOUT
- Some tanks are multipurpose or not the typical of their type.
example: Soviet Tier V medium tank T-34 can also play as a scout which is usually done by a light tank.
British Tier IV medium tank Matilda is played like a heavy tank due to the amount of hp, armour and slow speed.
German Tier VII heavy tank Tiger (P) is played like a sniper which is usually done by a Tank Destroyer.
- Flanking
If it's safe to get to shoot the enemy's rear or side. why not!? it'll be faster and a hell lot easier to kill it right?
7) There is no such thing as a bad tank or a good tank.
A tank is only as good as it's driver. There is no immortal tank that can't be killed. well, with one exception. A dead friendly tank is a bad tank, A dead enemy tank is a good tank.
8) Pick your shots.
Sometimes you are faced with multiple targets. Depending on situation, you either go for easy kill, or biggest threat.
9) Use your free cam when around corners
Why go for the enemy when he is aiming for you to come out? wait for him to turn his turret, take a shot, hide before he turns around to shoot you!
10) Knowledge is power
Know your tank! Know your enemy tank! learn their weaknesses and strength. Learn the maps! Know your role! It'll provide you the key to victory.
Things to take note?
- Armour thickness of tanks.
-- some tanks have thick armour that you need to be careful of so you know not to enggage them from that direction. Your tanks might have really weak armour that you need to pay particular attention to avoid getting killed easily.
- Weak points in the hull or turret.
-- some times you have no choice but to brawl it out face to face, knowing their weak spots gives u an advantage and knowing your weak spots would allow you to avoid from getting shot at those spots.
- Rate of Fire (reload time)
-- Reloading tanks are tanks at the weakest, you can shoot them and they can't fight back. It applies the same to you. so know when to take cover or have back up.
- Damage
-- If you know the type of damage a tank can deal out, you know you have to avoid direct confrontation and probably survive longer and deal more damage.
- Map
-- Good to know which spots are good for camping/holding position or spots that you can use to sneak up on the enemy. Of course those places could be used against you.
well, these are just some of the things I've learned. I might miss out some but I'll add that up once it crosses my mind.
Mr Jingles YouTube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/BohemianEagle
Quickybaby YouTube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/QuickyBabyTV
Quickybaby Twitch channel
http://www.twitch.tv/quickybaby
I find their videos exceptionally entertaining and useful. They have tank reviews which is useful even if you are not interested in the tank as they explain the strength and weaknesses of the tanks. Know your target and you will know how to kill them. They also have replays with commentary which actually gives you the insight of what is going on in their minds as they play or what they could have done differently. Quickybaby even have videos on map tactics which is based on how he plays those maps which helps him become a unicum in the EU server. Occasionally you might even see both of them play in a platoon in livestream.
So, what have I learned so far?
From the videos, personal playing experience and tips and advise from better players and interestingly some personal experience in paintball, here are the few things I picked up. Although I do admit I make the mistakes of not practicing it.
1) NEVER tunnel vision.
I learn this in paintball. Focus on one target and you will forget everything around you. That is how to die from a flanking move.
2) ALWAYS look at the minimap.
You know that thing at the bottom right corner? yes that is the minimap and many players forget it existed. Find out where the enemies are, see if your team mates are outnumbered or if they need your help, be aware if you are about to be flanked or there is an opportunity for you to flank.
3) NEVER remain stationary in the open for too long.
That is the fastest way to die.
4) Basic skills/tricks
Simple things like side scrapping, Peek-a-boo, Tea-time, Reverse Tea-time, leading a shot. It's the basic but power is nothing without a foundation.
5) Don't get too focused on one objective
Some players are only out for the kill, some just want to rush for the capture, others just want to spot as many targets as they can and then die.
For me, I just want to win!
My main target for each battle is to cause as much damage as I possibly can, minimum aim? same amount of damage as the health of my tank. Imagine a 700hp tank which is worth 1400hp of enemy health.
Kills? It will come.
Spotting? if my tank allows.
Capture points? if required to secure a win because killing that last enemy tank is not worth risking a defeat.
6) Tactics and Tank's role
- There is a time and place to camp and I call it holding a position. (camping at spawn point when the battle starts is not holding a position.)
-- There are times you have to let the enemy come to you due to a bottleneck or a ridge.
- There is a time to charge.
--You don't charge like a headless chicken in the open into an enemy that outnumbers you! And when you outnumber them, take that opportunity to quickly dispatch the enemy as one group! Don't appear 1 by 1 and die 1 by 1. That is how 4 enemy tanks can easily wipe out 10 friendly tanks! would you prefer 10 friendly guns on 4 enemy targets or 4 enemy guns on 1 friendly target repeatedly until 10 friendly tank dies?
- Passive scouting and active scouting
--Passive scouting means hiding quietly in a bush spotting targets for your team mates to shoot them as you just observe them die without you firing a shot. NEVER expose yourself by firing a shot.
--Active scouting means running like a crazy chicken in the middle of the field making yourself a hard target and knowing when to pull back and hide behind cover before spotting more enemies.
A DEAD SCOUT IS A USELESS SCOUT
- Some tanks are multipurpose or not the typical of their type.
example: Soviet Tier V medium tank T-34 can also play as a scout which is usually done by a light tank.
British Tier IV medium tank Matilda is played like a heavy tank due to the amount of hp, armour and slow speed.
German Tier VII heavy tank Tiger (P) is played like a sniper which is usually done by a Tank Destroyer.
- Flanking
If it's safe to get to shoot the enemy's rear or side. why not!? it'll be faster and a hell lot easier to kill it right?
7) There is no such thing as a bad tank or a good tank.
A tank is only as good as it's driver. There is no immortal tank that can't be killed. well, with one exception. A dead friendly tank is a bad tank, A dead enemy tank is a good tank.
8) Pick your shots.
Sometimes you are faced with multiple targets. Depending on situation, you either go for easy kill, or biggest threat.
9) Use your free cam when around corners
Why go for the enemy when he is aiming for you to come out? wait for him to turn his turret, take a shot, hide before he turns around to shoot you!
10) Knowledge is power
Know your tank! Know your enemy tank! learn their weaknesses and strength. Learn the maps! Know your role! It'll provide you the key to victory.
Things to take note?
- Armour thickness of tanks.
-- some tanks have thick armour that you need to be careful of so you know not to enggage them from that direction. Your tanks might have really weak armour that you need to pay particular attention to avoid getting killed easily.
- Weak points in the hull or turret.
-- some times you have no choice but to brawl it out face to face, knowing their weak spots gives u an advantage and knowing your weak spots would allow you to avoid from getting shot at those spots.
- Rate of Fire (reload time)
-- Reloading tanks are tanks at the weakest, you can shoot them and they can't fight back. It applies the same to you. so know when to take cover or have back up.
- Damage
-- If you know the type of damage a tank can deal out, you know you have to avoid direct confrontation and probably survive longer and deal more damage.
- Map
-- Good to know which spots are good for camping/holding position or spots that you can use to sneak up on the enemy. Of course those places could be used against you.
well, these are just some of the things I've learned. I might miss out some but I'll add that up once it crosses my mind.
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