5:03 am, October 24, 2014
This is my new way of reviewing tanks, including the grind from stock (albeit I only play a few games while stock) to help people that do not like to use free experience. Beware, as this is m [..]
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4:03 pm, October 22, 2014
1) We are not a heavy tank - leading charges is not for us
2) We do not really have armor - so do not play pe ca bo games
3) We do not have the speed of the Easy 8
4) We are often [..]
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5:03 am, October 22, 2014
Ok, to address the kind of awkward pacing and formatting of this post, I actually wrote it as one 15,318 character post, but obviously that doesn't work too well with Reddits format. I'll link to the [..]
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4:03 pm, October 16, 2014
Currently the large medkit and large repair kit repair / fix any damaged crew / module once, at the moment of activating.
IE, if you have a damaged track, a damaged turret ring and a damage [..]
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4:03 pm, October 16, 2014
Well I confirmed my suspicion this morning, and I am sure Wargames did not test this before they implemented the new BOT / AFK Warning System. Personally I figured I would just cross my fing [..]
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5:03 am, October 10, 2014
I've got the Pz 1 c. Fully upgraded. Whenever I'm in a game with tier 2 and 3 I'm great, as I probably should be. But against tier 4 and 5 when I can't just motor through and blast everyone I am lost. [..]
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5:03 am, October 2, 2014
Idea 1: Revamp of the Equipment System
Essentially I think that there should be a better way to enhance a tank. We get three slots for the entire tank. One thing I'd like to have instead is [..]
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4:03 pm, September 28, 2014
I'm working on the US LTs specifically at the moment. I have my chaffee and T37 which I love so I've decided to keep them, but I don't know what equipment to use.
I'm thinking coated optics [..]
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5:03 am, September 26, 2014
Everybody loves arty, right? No? Exactly the opposite, you say? Hang out on the forum long enough and you'll probably notice terms like "skycancer" and "clicker" being thrown aroun [..]
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5:03 am, September 25, 2014
So I just got my shiny new first tier nine tank. The leopard prototype a Now what order should I get things in. I feel like I should go gun engine tracks turret. As for modules rammer vstabs and optic [..]
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5:03 am, September 19, 2014
I've grown to love this little Chinese tier 6 light tank, and I've managed to get an idea of scouting. It's not perfect, but considering I've been trying and failing at scouting for about three years, [..]
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5:03 am, September 14, 2014
So in the mod if you have view range red square on does it get affected by binocs and coated optics? Or does it only reflect only the base view range? Cant really tell in game. submitted by Gdfterno [..]
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4:03 pm, September 13, 2014
This tank was and i supposed still is a favorite of many. Derp gun, trollish armor, nice looks. What not to like? Well the view range. It has meager [..]
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5:03 am, September 11, 2014
I'm having a lot of issues with this tank. I have read several guides and none really addressed my concerns. I forgot to bookmark a very helpful site that had the suggested equipment for every tank in [..]
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4:03 pm, September 8, 2014
We'd like to introduce a new feature for this subreddit. To help all you new players out there too afraid to ask a question or don't know what questions to ask, this will be your home. Any and all que [..]
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4:03 pm, September 6, 2014
In their current forum, fix everything first use is not worth it, and especially at the high cost of 20k.
I'm sure your stats tell you that almost no-one uses large repair and health. This m [..]
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4:03 pm, September 4, 2014
So, i just started playing the t32 and i have a little dilemma of witch equipment i should use. I think that vstabs and rammer are a must, for the 3rd spot i run gld. I have a t34 so i have no problem [..]
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2:01 pm, August 25, 2014
(what I would do if I started from scratch w/ no premium tanks) Preparation - Setup: Comfortable Mouse (my fav list: Razor DeathAdder, Logitech 400, CM Storm-Spawn, 1800 DPI setting) Mouse Pad (Mono [..]
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2:01 pm, August 20, 2014
What is the suggested upgrade order on the M46? I've got mine equipped with rammer, VS, and optics. Currently it's an uptiered Pershing with the 90mm, the stock turret, and the interme [..]
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2:01 am, August 15, 2014
So what's the preference out there on these two pieces of equipment? When do you use optics and when do you use binocs?
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2:01 am, August 14, 2014
Is there a definitive reason to not mount both at the same time as a scout? I know they don't stack, but the way I see it, you get a constant sight bonus from your optics, and then if/when you [..]
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2:01 pm, August 12, 2014
So, I've recently restarted up the american SPG line after abandoning the 5th tier just after I researched it, without even playing in it. I've been hearing that artillery gets a lot more powerful tie [..]
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2:01 am, August 11, 2014
So I was doing a little bit of thinking today and I thought, you know, I tend to take the most hits when I'm aiming in to take a shot. I know the conventional wisdom is always optics + rammer [..]
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2:01 pm, August 10, 2014
Hi everyone, I've recently started to play the AMX 50 100 and can't decide whether to use Ventilation, Vertical Stabilizers, Gun Laying Drive or Coated Optics. So far, I'm usin [..]
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2:01 pm, August 5, 2014
I'm wondering if someone can help me to understand how the maximum spotting range of 445m factors in when you use equipment like binocs or coated optics that could extend it beyond that limit. [..]
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2:01 pm, August 4, 2014
I just bought the Type 64, threw some camo on it, have a full camo crew (except for commander, who has sixth sense), camo net, binocs, and optics, but I still don't do **** on this map. I hav [..]
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2:01 am, August 4, 2014
You are probably wondering why this is even a question. Normally I would to but let me lay a few things down. First this isnt a contest on anything for me with a chance of engine fire above 12%. Secon [..]
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2:01 am, July 31, 2014
Basically speed. The 76 gun isn't terrible with the pen. I carry 15 spreme and 15 HE and dump the rest in AP and it seems to work well. Couple that with standard rammer, egld and coated optics and thi [..]
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2:01 pm, July 26, 2014
I'm on parole, and as a thank you to WGing, I want to give back to the community... So here is a poast I made on Wotlabs many months ago, perhaps it can help some of you guys play the 112/T-34-3 bette [..]
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2:01 am, July 23, 2014
At the moment I use Optics for a bit extra view range while a V.Stab and GLD help keep the gun under control as the aimtime, overall accuracy and bloom during firing is a bit unwieldy for a medium tan [..]
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2:01 pm, July 17, 2014
Spoiler
http://www.wotreplays.com/site/1010762#ruinberg-infinityshadow-type_61
Ok so this was the first game I ran in it and i did pretty good, but the first game doesn't tell me h [..]
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2:01 pm, July 16, 2014
I'm thinking about the spall liner, coated optics, and gun rammer. Thoughts? submitted by permitbyrule [link] [16 comments]
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2:01 am, July 13, 2014
When I first started reading about camo mechanics, I repeatedly read not to concern myself with camo on tanks that are very large or heavy tanks, because heavies wont benefit much from it, and dont ne [..]
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2:01 am, July 11, 2014
What is the typical "bread and butter" load out of modules that people use. Currently I am using T-54 - Optics, V Stab, Rammer Obj 140 - Optics, V Stab, Rammer Type 59 - V Stab, Enha [..]
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2:01 pm, July 9, 2014
Kinda at a loss here. got binos, camo net, and would normally go for gun rammer, but that's not available on this tier 3. Laying drive? not needed, has a lighting quick 1.5 seconds.
Coated optics? sl [..]
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2:01 am, July 9, 2014
I've always wondered whether stacking optics, situation awareness, recon and binocs not only increases your view range, but also increases the chances of seeing enemies within your view range. [..]
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2:01 pm, June 30, 2014
Is there a way to be more consistent with this tank?
One game I've over 3k wn8, next game I'm lucky to get 800.
Or is this tank just too slow to be consistent?
I got rid of the camo net, and got [..]
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2:01 am, June 29, 2014
I have the M18 that I unlocked no to long ago and I am working on making it my go to tank. (I would like to stay at tier VI for a bit to grind my crew and have some fun) I am going to buy an exterior [..]
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2:01 pm, June 27, 2014
I recently bought it and quite frankly I don't know why I didn't earlier it is awesome. Easily the best tier 7 medium I have played. Only down fall is gun depression but I can live with it.
quick q [..]
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2:01 am, June 26, 2014
Wat do? It's elited (free xp). I recently got 100% crew on it and just started everyone on repairs. Should I have gone with gunnery perks/skills instead? Camo? I'm considering a GLD an [..]
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2:01 am, June 23, 2014
I bit the bullet last night and bought my first premium - a T-15 light tank - and I'm loving it! It dashes around the battlefield earning Silver and training FOUR crew at the same time! Wicked! I hop [..]
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2:01 am, June 22, 2014
I've been playing for a bit now and I am a bit tired of just solo'ing games. My stats have been climbing for awhile, however I think I am getting to the point where I want a more steady group of peopl [..]
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2:01 pm, June 17, 2014
Game won't load, so I figured, what the heck, I'll start a thread.
Everyone talked about the camo rating of the Object before I got it, about how amazing it was. I remember playing a game where I [..]
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2:01 pm, June 14, 2014
I don't mean settings that will help your framerate (although some will), I mean settings that can actually help you land more shots.
On General tab turn OFF:
Enable optics effect in Sniper mode
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2:01 am, June 2, 2014
Formerly one of my least favourite tanks (I even preferred the AMX 40 to it at one point), the Leopard has really grown on me in the last month or so, being both a fun tank to play and, statistically, [..]
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2:01 am, May 22, 2014
I have a 2 skill 100% crew including BIA, I was wondering what I should do for my equipment on my E-50M. Currently I have Rammer, Vents and Vert Stab, should I trade off vents or vstab for coated opti [..]
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2:01 am, May 19, 2014
So I was thinking of doing Vents, EGLD, and Optics. Is this a good decision? What do you think is the best equipment setup for this tank? Any differences for different playstyles?
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2:01 am, May 15, 2014
I'm equipping/maxing out the crew on my premium panther, as I have a 2 skill crew for the regular line, and was wondering, what are some good skills/equipment to have on it. I have a rammer, a [..]
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2:01 am, May 13, 2014
Recently got the E3 on the last day of the On-Track special. Thankfully with the amount of real world money I spent bypassing the T28 and T95 with free XP I'm loving this tank. I'm jus [..]
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2:01 pm, May 11, 2014
I've both read and heard that a majority of unicum players run coated optics on most of their tanks. Is there truth to this? Is it worth running optics on heavy tanks instead of vents? Also, f [..]
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2:01 pm, May 10, 2014
For t1 I was thinking vents gld and optics. If a t1 is coming my way and im coming hes way and we dont yet spot eacother since i have optics i will spot him first?
For ltrak camonet, binos and opti [..]
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2:01 pm, May 9, 2014
Equipment is on sale this weekend and I was wondering should I get binos or coated optics on the T29? submitted by Gen_GeorgePatton [link] [1 comment]
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2:01 pm, May 8, 2014
hello, here's another discussion, please enjoy.
i'd like to suggest to you all the SU-100Y soviet tier 6 premium Tank destroyer. Lets talk gear.
-So it has a Tier 8, 130mm Gun. (26 ammo) It d [..]
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10:05 pm, May 5, 2014
This idea is mainly a response to the problem of TDs growing more and more overpowered and the endless camouflage and other nerfs that simply aren't solving the problems, but it can have wide spread e [..]
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10:05 pm, May 4, 2014
Well, i found sever threads and different statements. My question is simple: On a medium tank, what do you guys think is better? Right now i am using optics + stabilizer, but there is one slot left. I [..]
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10:05 pm, May 2, 2014
I just rebought my M5 Stuart for the lolz because it was on sale. Outfitted with fresh 75% crew, camo, camo net, binocs and optics. This thing is a BEAST when used correctly. I usually mount the 75mm [..]
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2:01 pm, April 25, 2014
Obviously vstab is required but I feel there is room for discussion about the remaining two slots. The classic set-up is vstab/vents/gld for maximum reload and aim time reduction, but considering the [..]
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10:05 pm, April 23, 2014
So, we were discussing view range in another thread and the question of maximum effective view range came up. The tooltips for the binocular telescope and coated optics equipment in-game state that th [..]
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2:01 am, April 22, 2014
Hello everyone, I would like to ask a bit of advice. Quite a while ago I bought the E25, great tank it is. Yet somehow manage to lose over and over and over again. 43% WR after barely 60 games is jus [..]
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10:05 am, April 20, 2014
Ive been running a standard equipment loadout on my T-34-1 and its been working fine. However has Ive played it more, and looking at how the medium line plays out for the Chinese, Im starting to wonde [..]
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10:05 pm, April 14, 2014
I need suggestion because I can't choose between the two. If the max view range goes over 500m binocs is the clear winner. With optics the Waffle has max of 475m ( 420 + 10% optics +2-3 % crew, which [..]
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9:05 pm, March 1, 2014
I'm just getting into WoT on the XBox, never having played on the PC. I've read a lot of info here about light tanks and their role as scouts and was drawn to this gameplay style. I&am [..]
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9:05 am, February 28, 2014
If a scout equips both binocs and optics do the effects alternate? (I understand they don't stack) Binocs while stationary and optics while moving. submitted by 8-bit_hero [link] [7 commen [..]
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9:05 am, February 22, 2014
Just finishing up the Alecto now and I'd like your opinions on how to play/pimp out the AT 2. Do I use the peashooter or the derp? And what about equipment? Rammer, GLD, vents? Or rammer, opti [..]
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9:05 pm, February 8, 2014
currently i have gun rammer and coated optics, these two are no brainer? what should be my third equipment? net? binocs or toolbox?
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9:05 am, February 4, 2014
I know the 13-75 is bad (well just insufficient to compete with the T71) but I want to try and make this grind as painless as possible. GLD is a must for acquiring targets late in the game before they [..]
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9:05 am, January 27, 2014
I unlocked my T71 like two months ago and after having it sit in my garage for a while, I decided to take it for a spin and play a number of games with it. Holy ****. This thing is a blast. I ******* [..]
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9:05 am, January 26, 2014
Hello.
This is not going to be a thread about boosting artillery, because artillery is still very clearly overpowered. Whoever thinks otherwise, without a doubt does not know how to play this game. l [..]
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9:05 pm, January 13, 2014
Vents are great. They add 2.2% to all your attributes on your tank, event the useless stats you don't care about.
But wait.
That 2.2% on view range just does not cut it when you are a burning wr [..]
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9:05 am, January 9, 2014
Jagdtiger is one of those hated tanks. WG hates it so much, they nerfed it with the batch of German "balance changes". Is it still capable? Yes. Is it fun to play now? No. I rewrote [..]
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9:05 am, January 7, 2014
Before I start....
After 700+ games with Crusader, I am fairly confident that I can provide a decent reviewfor new players strugglingwith this legendary British cruiser tank. What drives me to writ [..]
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9:05 pm, January 2, 2014
We all know T-54 is pretty damn OP with HEAT. Now imagine that, with better turret armour, and less need for expensive HEAT rounds. That's the WZ-120. It's easy to overcome its weaknes [..]
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9:05 am, January 2, 2014
After the glorious tank that is Object 416, I moved onto the Object 430II yesterday. My clanmates have informed me prior that it's a miserable tank. I wasn't looking forward to the tan [..]
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9:05 am, January 1, 2014
I read on a bunch of post on the official forums, and even here on how terrible the Object 416 is. Fear not Comrade. Object 416 is possibly one of the best tanks in tier 8, severely underrated. Everyo [..]
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9:05 am, December 31, 2013
I read that the Spall Liner comes in handy (is it the superheavy?). What else do you put on it? GLD? Optics? Toolbox? I'll be getting the WT E100 shortly before the new year sale and wanted to [..]
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9:05 am, December 30, 2013
i currently have wet ammo rack/spall liner on for my waffle truck. however, i am thinking about replacing one of the two with coated optics. which one of the two are less useful?
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9:05 am, December 29, 2013
Should I use binocs + camo or V.Stab/rammer/optics for a more aggressive playstyle? submitted by NoMeaning [link] [7 comments]
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9:05 pm, December 21, 2013
I've gotten about halfway through the duck grind, and will probably have enough XP to get the ELC today. I plan on golding the 100% crew for it immediately. I've read a number of guides, still trying [..]
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9:05 pm, December 19, 2013
Recently bought it, it is very fun to play. Sometimes it is difficult to stay alive. I have vents, optics, and GLD installed I believe (forget if GLD or something else) and I am having fun in it, just [..]
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9:05 pm, December 13, 2013
I'm trying to be more of an ace in the T71. I finally got 6th sense, which helps a bit but affected my camo when I dropped the Commander's specialty. Anyway, the main question seems to [..]
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9:05 pm, December 11, 2013
Premium Food adds a flat 10% to the training level of all roles and crew skills for one entire match. However, using PF means that you have to sacrifice one of the 'standard' consumabl [..]
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9:05 am, December 4, 2013
So I am less than 10k experience away from the conqueror and I am debating whether to sell or keep the caernarvon. I have mixed feelings about the tank. Its really map and team dependent to shine. Arm [..]
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9:05 pm, November 27, 2013
I finally powered through the AMX 38 and AMX 40, and bought my ELC AMX last night to find myself at a bit of a crossroads, in terms of what I need to do first to get my personal, and tank's performanc [..]
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9:05 am, November 26, 2013
Hello /r/WorldofTanks, you have been very helpful in the past with my questions. I was looking up the view range and camo values of tanks on WOTInfo I was wondering if there are any scout tanks that y [..]
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9:05 pm, November 21, 2013
So I'm about 15k from the pershing and will likely finish it during the hunter weekend. I pretty much like it. I like that it can almost active scout and I already grok autoloader styles and f [..]
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9:05 pm, November 18, 2013
Hi all. Now I understand scouting is a very viable roll in WoT. It's often risky and requires some skill and knowledge but provides your team with valuable info and targets. However I became c [..]
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9:05 am, November 17, 2013
Hi there guys. I need the veterans advice. Ive noticed the T-34 ( soviet medium) has a very good ROF ( with 57mm zis 4 gun), aiming time is also very short, (2,3 sec). With such nice numbers, does tho [..]
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9:05 am, November 2, 2013
This got me thinking, every time you enter sniper mode, or look at the aiming thingamajig there a bunch of triangle thingies. The center one is bigger and where the shell will go, but I'm curious abou [..]
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9:05 am, November 1, 2013
SO the first of the Japanese tanks is upon us and as per the Wargaming usual, have delivered it shortly before the Japanese tree is released. As such, I have bought the tank to train up a medium crew [..]
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9:05 pm, October 29, 2013
No, not the map, cliffs, up or over a cliff. I understand that tanks within 50 m become visible and "spotted" when they are within 50 meters, regardless of camo or a clear [..]
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10:05 pm, October 25, 2013
I am nearing the end of my PTA grind and I am wondering what equipment to put on the Leo1? I will have a rammer in the first spot. My crew skills are as follows. Sixth sense,recon,BIA,dead eye,camo, s [..]
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10:05 am, October 24, 2013
So in a match a teammate called out the enemy ELC AMX for not scouting an T8 Erlenberg Encounter. The ELC and myself both stated that the ELC was a poor scout. Well this ended up being face-palm conve [..]
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10:05 am, October 22, 2013
So... Let's say you happened to be able to get a code, and would like to maximize the potential of this tank. It's certainly not invulnerable (even in tier III), and it gets real bad o [..]
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10:05 pm, October 17, 2013
So before I start, I read the WoT wiki for what they suggest and I already run with enhanced gun laying drive + binoculars + so far camo net. Now wiki suggests gun rammer, enhanced gun laying drive, [..]
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10:05 am, October 3, 2013
First all I want to say how amazing the revived wt-replays.org is, especially with the minimap battleviewer and the entire chat record, help put in a lot of perspectives for spectators. Equipments: Im [..]
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10:05 am, September 28, 2013
I've been troubled by the ranking up of lights in the matchmaker for a while. It just seemed to me that if a tank has low armor, low firepower, and low HP, that matchmaking it against very, very much [..]
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10:05 pm, September 23, 2013
I can't for the life Of me win a battle in this thing. I want to go down the french line, but I'm only 10k xp in it and I hate it. It's fully upgraded with a crew around 50% in [..]
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10:05 am, September 19, 2013
I'm an ok (not great but OK) tanker in a fair number of tanks. I usually do fairly well in mediums. How the hell do I play the T21? I've been trying to find some videos or something th [..]
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6:41 am, September 18, 2013
I've recently acquired the IS-6, and after playing a bit over 100 games - I'm here to offer my opinions.
First off - about the IS-6:
The Armor Scheme:
Spoiler
*Credits t [..]
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10:05 pm, August 21, 2013
"Wait, what? Didn't you play the Tiger (H) a long time ago already?"
Yes. Yes I did:
I played through Tiger very early after the game went live and just raced through it without knowing [..]
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