Just nailed a Sheriff in a T-50-2 while I was in my IS7 - netted myself 500 gold

As for my tanks, I have:
Light Tanks
M5 Stuart (IV)
M5A1 Stuart (IV)
ELC AMX (V)
AMX 13 90 (VIII)

Medium Tanks
M4A3E8 Sherman (VI)
M26 Pershing (VIII)

Heavy Tanks
T29 (VII)
IS-3 (VIII)
IS-8 (IX)
IS-4 (X)
IS-7 (X)

Tank Destroyers
M18 Hellcat (VI)
T28 (VIII)

Self Propelled Guns
GW Panther (VI)

2/8/2013 9:27:52 PM

Ya lucky bastard! Great job!

25k XP and 3.3 Million credits away from JgTiger.

[Edited on February 11, 2013 at 11:20 PM. Reason : .]

2/11/2013 11:19:05 PM

i've forgotten how much fun this game is..

been working on a T-50, just got done researching all the equipment for it.

5/19/2013 6:20:52 AM

I got 10,505 exp in my Cromwell once yes, it was a x5 bonus obviously

I has Batchat and M40/M43 and more than a dozen of the good mid-tier tanks.

5/19/2013 12:54:52 PM

Updates to my tank list since last post - Sold both Stuarts because they were boring as hell, and I also sold the T28 and bought a T95!

5/20/2013 7:01:13 AM

So I've beasted out my T-50 and crew, and it's fun to fly around the map and dodge shots while scouting. However, I feel like I've hit a wall with how I can play it. It's lackluster in city maps, especially Himmelsdorf. Additionally, I've realized that the experience/cash I can make with it pales in comparison to other tanks.

I dusted off my T-28 to grind out a KV-1, and I found that I really like the T-28. The playstyle is a lot of fun. Any suggestions on other mediums as fun as the T-28?

I don't really want to play a TD, because I feel like that's a lot of sitting and waiting for an enemy to come to you. While I like sniping, I want a turret and a little more mobility than most TD's have to offer.

5/23/2013 10:06:42 AM

Just picked up playing again... After about 6 months? haha. Took FOREVER to download the new patch. Game is awesome!

I was worried how my latency would be since I had a TWC Turbo. But, thankfully, you don't need a fast connection to play this game... I'm on a 56k DSL and I'm still in the 25-40ms ping range!

^ I don't know anymore as to which MT are as fun. I've played a lot of TD and HT matches though. If you want a turreted TD, go American.

[Edited on June 19, 2013 at 7:21 PM. Reason : .]

6/19/2013 7:20:13 PM

Signed up for the beta for the xbox

7/3/2013 5:12:16 PM

Just need the credits to acquire JgTiger. Like 2.5million of them. LOL *le sigh*

7/5/2013 7:27:54 PM

I know looking to move on past the king kitty here need them dollar bills

7/5/2013 7:29:23 PM

I tell ya, Grinding the higher tiers is a PAIN.

I finally got tired of grinding the IS8 for the M62-T2 (Tier X Cannon), while stuck with the BL9 from the IS3. So I spent ~35k free XP and unlocked it. WORLD of difference on the battle field. I was gonna save up the free xp to upgrad the JgTiger's Cannon as soon as I got it with freexp, but it looks like that'll have to wait... I have too many 100% Russian HT crews in my barracks waiting to transfer into higher tier tanks and I need to move them into Russian HT (STi, IS7, KV4, and IS4). Yeah... My barracks is full...

I love the VK28.01. I've been in a couple matches where I'm in Teir 7 matches (with only 1 or 2 Tier 7's per team)... I just peck away at the enemy with my derp and flank as often as I can. If anything, the restructuring has improved it's gameplay. I love it. I'm kinda scared to upgrade to the new Aufklärungspanzer Panther... It just doesn't look capable for it's tier. It's also much bigger.

7/6/2013 12:38:06 AM

I scored over 7,100xp in a Pz.Kpfw. 35 (t) today. Granted it was a 5X xp bonus on a non-premium account...

I love that little nazi tank! Mid match, I was taken down to 1hp. Snuck behind 2 more enemies and destroyed them from full health each and damaged the 3rd. Murdered 6 tanks total, damaged 5 others (so close to top gun and confederate in the same match!)... It was glorious. Tier 2 matches are a hoot.

[Edited on July 7, 2013 at 8:43 PM. Reason : .]

7/7/2013 8:41:35 PM

8.7

bye bye T-50-2

but holy British SPGs batman

7/8/2013 2:47:37 PM

Im intrigued by the E25 premium tier 7 TD. Looks like a lot of fun and what could be a good cash grinder, but then I read on several forums that the pen was reduced to 150mm because 198mm was OP. What am I saying, the only premium tank I have is the T1E6 And it's STILL at like 86% crew level. It's a fun tank, though it is rare that I enjoy it. The damn recoil kills it for me...

[Edited on July 8, 2013 at 9:00 PM. Reason : .]

7/8/2013 8:54:18 PM

what's the point of premium tanks other than $$ generation?

7/8/2013 10:29:33 PM

roll around like a boss.... and make money I really want to get the lowe . that slow sexy beast

7/13/2013 6:47:14 PM

haha yeah. Idk. I'm 1 million away from JpgTiger. Kinda exciting.

I got my T18 American TD back. I forgot how much fun it is to roll around the map derpin tier 1 and Tier 2 tanks while having near impenetrable frontal armour (though the sloped chassis armour and the lower glacia are easily penetrable, only another veteran will know this and target these spots) I'm trying to like the PZ I C, especially since it can dish out about 320dmg (assuming all 40 rounds in the mag penetrate). 8 shots per cartridge and 5 cartridges per magazine makes it a very interesting tank. I've gone heads up and taken out a Wolverine (Tier 5) with my Pz I C because the 70+kmph top speed helped me close in quickly from ~350 meters away (leaving myself open for only 1 shot from my enemy) and run circles around it as his turret rotation failed to keep up with me. Just needed to reload once before I finished him off. Poor guy. It was epic that a T3 could take out that T5 with such ease. But that's a rare occurance. I often struggle to get penetration on even most T4's I encounter.

7/14/2013 12:43:20 AM

Probably the best I'll ever do with an SPG. The replay is marvelous. There was an AT7 with ~250hp left that appeared right as our base capture was in the low 90's That gave me ~3 seconds to aim and shoot from a distance of about 500meters. I killed it, giving me the Top Gun metal, and I bout jumped out of my chair. HAHA. I also one shot a T29 for the full 1,250 damage. It was a glorious battle, one that finally rewarded me ACE Tanker in the GwP.






[Edited on July 17, 2013 at 9:02 AM. Reason : .]

7/17/2013 8:57:12 AM

damn.. nice shooting dude

7/17/2013 11:01:30 AM

Im moving up in the world! Who here still plays?

I've been loving the M4 Sherman with the 105. near 60% win rate, consistent with getting 3 or more kills per match. It's an underrated tank imo.

Still a fun game. Graphics are looking a lot better with each patch.

8/6/2013 8:00:23 PM

I've been out of the loop here for a while, but I just downloaded the latest patch so I should be getting back into it shortly. Here's hoping I haven't forgotten everything while I was away! Any big changes I missed?

9/8/2013 8:55:46 PM

Not really.

Finally got me a JgdTiger I didn't think Id like it as much as I do... Still need to upgrade the gun and tracks before it's fully upgraded, but its been pretty good to me thus far.

but otherwise, no. not that I'm aware of. Artillery sucks. Accuracy has decreased by about 50% and aiming times increased. I don't remember when I last saw you on...

[Edited on September 9, 2013 at 3:34 AM. Reason : .]

9/9/2013 3:29:23 AM

I haven't played in forever, but I really enjoy it when I do. Thinking about starting back again for a little fun until GTA V comes out.

9/9/2013 6:59:18 AM

I've been playing the hell out of my T95 lately and it's so incredibly satisfying

Never thought I'd regularly profit in a Tier 9 TD!

10/1/2013 12:19:42 AM

i don't know why people acting like arty sucks now. the supposed lower accuracy is made up for by 50% increase in exp per dmg done.

actually, i feel like the accuracy of a fully aimed shot isn't much less than it used to be. spam shots fly even more wild now that's for sure.

also, ppl don't play anti-arty so much these days so it's easier to score hits.

10/1/2013 6:51:03 PM

^ This is true.

Accuracy got hit a bit. I think my G.W. Panther, one of the most accurate SPGs in the game, used to be ~0.46m/100m accuracy. now I'm looking at 0.7m/100m. That's an aiming reticle 230% the original circle size! So yes, SPG's got hit hard in accuracy. However, this has made it a lot harder and and has deterred enemy players from counter-batterying because each shot is so valuable. This is especially true in higher tiers with longer reloads and more expensive shells.

I still enjoy my G.W. Panther. I think I'd like to try out the French SPG line. Mobility and the magazine loaded SPGs capable of shooting off a few rounds relatively quick really make them effective.

To fully appreciate any SPG, you have to have an elite rew, Rammer, and Enhanced Gun Laying Drive. I should have gone with 6th sense for my crew's first perk, but I decided to get brothers in arms across the board first to help with aim/reload time. I'm now working on 6th sense and camo for the rest of the crew.

[Edited on October 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM. Reason : .]

10/1/2013 8:00:16 PM

rly? sixth sense for an arty? i'd rather have mentor or camo since you're only gonna benefit from sixth sense once in a blue moon. you can just move a little if a scout came near you.

with regard to counter battery fire, there have been changes to the visibility of those contrail things. not sure about the details tho.

10/1/2013 8:19:19 PM

There are quite a few times where I would have benefited knowing that I was spotted. I would assume I was far back enough (~550 m away) behind the front lines only to find out that I after I shot, I was spotted. Helps when going TD mode too.

Sixth Sense is quite invaluable, especially towards the end of a match when numbers dwindle to a 3 on 3 or less.

I agree on camo. I'm running that as my 2nd skill for the other crew members while the commander is doing sixth sense. 3rd will eventually be camo on the commander. Haven't looked into a 3rd skill yet for the rest of the crew.

10/5/2013 12:48:00 AM

Had a good game with King tiger no kills but god did I do some damage me and a tiger held that shit like a boss

10/9/2013 6:20:11 PM

Haha. I know that feeling. KT is a helluva sniper. I hate trading paint longrange with one as it almost never ends well with me.

I've got the Tiger now and it's a formidable opponent in the right conditions. I can't wait to upgrade!

I'm focused pretty hard on my G.W.Panther and JgdTiger ATM.

[Edited on October 9, 2013 at 8:50 PM. Reason : ..]

10/9/2013 8:49:38 PM

Post your stats!

http://wotlabs.net/na/player/Ghostcloak

I saw you on Dom, but I could only get 1 game in before heading to work. Plz forgive!

[Edited on October 11, 2013 at 8:34 PM. Reason : ,]

10/11/2013 8:32:48 PM

No hard feelings - gotta bring home some bacon!

Stats! http://wotlabs.net/na/player/dominico092

10/11/2013 8:44:14 PM

I need to stop doing stupid stuff in matches.

Maybe then I'll be as good as Dominico!

10/11/2013 8:54:06 PM

Still playing the hell out of my T95 and I still love it! Just bought a T32, so that should be fun once I get the upgrades mounted.

[Edited on October 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM. Reason : ]

10/13/2013 11:17:14 AM

FINALLY got the 107 in my KV4. Now I don't feel totally useless in matches.

Downside to using the Jagtiger when hulled down is everyone starts using gold rounds on you super annoying lol.

I went heads up in my Jagtiger vs a JgP-E100, thinking my DPM could take the JgP-E100 out before it could fire a second time.I had 4 shots on target, doing roughly 2000 dmg. If I had 3 more seconds, I coulda gotten that 5th shot off to destroy it, but I did not and perished in my attempt Lesson learned. JgP-E100 does more DPM despite the ~25 second reload time.

[Edited on October 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM. Reason : ..]

10/25/2013 8:28:34 PM

how are the chinese tanks? any fun?

10/26/2013 9:23:03 AM

I've definitely been trolled by the 121. It's a stout MT. The type 59 is superior, imo, to the tier IX and VIII mediums. Chinese Mediums are interesting... I don't seem to struggle penetrating their relatively light armour, but they are a bit difficult to hit when at speed because of their smaller silhouette and relatively nice top speed. Im still in the Type 34 and I can't wait to get out of it... The gun has a nice ROF, but the alpha is pathetic. You expose yourself a lot taking pot shots at other tanks. Even flanking other tanks is terrible because instead of knocking them out with a solid, single hit, you have to peck at them, which quickly gets their attention and naturally the enemy will go on the defensive and often attack you. The Type 58 is a much better tank in that it has nearly double HP and has a respectable Alpha dmg/pen and ROF. The Type 58 overcomes a lot of the short comings in the Type 34 despite being the same chassis with a different turret. Between the Type 58 and the 121, I believe the chinese MT to be mediocre. It takes a lot of patience and luck to find an opening that can be exploited to display the power of the Chinese MT, much like the French AMX 13-75/90.

Chinese HT seem to be slightly more nimble than their russian counterparts, and achieve this by shedding a few mm of armour. Russian durability vs Chinese mobility. I treat the chinese the same as if they were russians.

[Edited on October 26, 2013 at 7:59 PM. Reason : ..]

10/26/2013 7:54:51 PM

OMG

I love penetrating just about anything in the JG Tiger.

And the ROF is just.... It's awesome. I don't know if I can get rid of it, though I had originally thought about doing just that after I get the Jpg E-100.

Im thinking about vents, rammer, binoculars...

[Edited on November 4, 2013 at 7:54 PM. Reason : .]

11/4/2013 7:54:32 PM

I think I'm spread too thin. I'm working on like 10 different tank lines, and at this point all I have time to do is get my 1 win per tank for the bonus exp.

Think it may be time to consolidate.

11/5/2013 7:34:31 AM

Haha. I have that "problem" too. I'm grinding out a few tanks right now, but be sure you keep a few tier 8's around as they are useful for team matches. IS3, IS6, and Tiger II are the most common tanks used in the 7 on 7 team matches. Tier 5 and Tier 6 are great cash grinders.

The Premium tanks like the LTP and the T7 Combat Car are just Novelty; I don't play them but I have them. I'll probably sell them if I start hurting for space, but I've still got 3 garage slots open. I don't particularly play or like either premium, so I guess selling them wouldn't be a bad idea... I much prefer to troll newbies in the T18 or Pz.Kpfw. 35 (t).

Tank                       Tier  Type
LTP                        III    LT
KV-3                       VII    HT
KV-4                       VIII   HT
IS-3                       VIII   HT
IS-8                       IX     HT
.
T7 Combat Car              II     LT
M4 Sherman                 V      MT
M4A3E8 Sherman             VI     MT 
T18                        II     TD
.
AMX 13-75                  VII    LT
AMX 13 F3 AM               VI     SPG
.
Pz.Kpfw. 35 (t)            II     LT
VK 28.01                   VI     LT
Aufklärungspanzer Panther  VII    LT
VK 36.01 (H)               VI     HT
Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger          VII    HT
StuG III                   V      TD
Ferdinand (no crew)        VIII   TD
JagdTiger                  IX     TD
G.W.Panther                VII    SPG

11/5/2013 7:53:25 PM

Yeah, see, you're way ahead of where I'm at. All my tanks are Teir 4 and 5. I'm close to having enough xp in my M4 and KV-1 to move up to Tier 6, but not sure which direction I'm gonna go in.

11/6/2013 9:39:38 AM

If you look back about 20 months ago, I was about where you were. You'll get there eventually. I have about 9k games played right now.

I love the m4 with the 105. It's pretty impressive with HTs being the (obvious) primary threat to this MT. However, if you can flank them, or get to their sides at least, you can dispose of them quickly. I flanked an M6, for example, and did ~460 damage since my HE fully pen'd the rear. 2 shots like that and he was done. Generally, I'll do about ~100 damage to a kv1 per hit. You can't really go heads up vs HT, but everyone else is fair game. You'll devastate just about any LT. With that said, it's definitely a keeper and a decent money maker. One of the underrated T5's IMO.

11/7/2013 4:21:16 PM

Yeah I really like the M4 and the KV-1, especially once my crews got some experience and I got them upgraded. It also helps to know how to use them correctly, which I initially didn't.

Now that I understand how nice the front armor is on a KV-1, I keep it pointed in the direction of incoming fire. Its crazy how much longer I live.

When I'm in my M4, I usually just hang out with the heavies and try to flank anything they run into. I only get into trouble with it when I run head first into a HT or TD.

On a side note, fuck SPGs. I just got the M41, and I've got a 2-20 record. 1 shot every 30 seconds????? 15-20 seconds to aim?!? Oh! Don't forget the most inaccurate gun on the planet. I'm just going to start Kamakazeing with it, maybe I'll win more.

[Edited on November 8, 2013 at 7:57 AM. Reason : .]

11/8/2013 7:57:02 AM

To fully utilize any spg, it's gotta be elite and loaded with equipment. This means 100% Crew, Rammer, and Enhanced Gun Laying Drive. Some people would argue against this, however, for my first perk I went with Brothers In Arms to make the SPG that much more efficient. My GW Panther reloads in about 29.4 seconds now and aim time isn't too ridiculous. I've definitely 1 shot a few Tier 7 and Tier 8 tanks before. The thrill of knowing you took out such a powerful tank from full HP to nothing in one shot is incredible. Definitely leaves you feeling good because you know that other player is scratching their head qq'ing and screaming FML. lol.

Spgs can do very well... but their play style is very different and mobility is key. Don't camp in the same spot expecting the enemy to always come to you. You have to try to position yourself to counter the enemy. In this case, having situational awareness is very critical; probably more-so than any other tank with the exception of maybe a front line LT scouting. You don't get to shoot often, so you have to make it count. A lot of people think playing an SPG means sitting there as and hoping an enemy comes across you line of fire. This simply isn't so.

A lot of people can't stand SPG's. In the right hands, they are deadly. A lot more people hate playing them than those do playing against them. Lets be real honest here. Most people hate spg's because they don't like the inability to shoot/see what's shooting at them, and often, doing massive damage. It's like a swordsman calling an archer a coward. Both have their rolls. In war, all is fair game.



[Edited on November 8, 2013 at 12:28 PM. Reason : .]

[Edited on November 8, 2013 at 12:30 PM. Reason : ,]

11/8/2013 12:25:06 PM

I know this probably isn't anything special to veteran WoT players, but this was my best match ever in a KV-1.





[Edited on November 9, 2013 at 9:21 AM. Reason : .]

11/9/2013 9:17:10 AM

8 Kills is impressive! Way to finish them off Good job!

11/11/2013 7:57:56 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21FLwkJMJqM

http://worldoftanks.com/en/news/33/rng-episode-12/

11/26/2013 9:37:24 PM

I look forward to 8.10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UsgQKSVd3fk

11/29/2013 4:10:27 AM

12/5/2013 5:48:04 PM

Sweet!

12/5/2013 7:20:17 PM