Other [Issue 10] Beauty in Tanki - Lham's view

[Lhamster 4,081]

Having written about one of the best aspects of Tanki being the variation in equipment here, and the fact that Hogree doesn't know what he's talking about when it comes to looks, I decided to write my own article on Beauty in Tanki, explaining what I think the best looking tank is. I actually base my opinions on the pre 1.100 update graphics as well as the current graphics.

Firstly, the weapons:

3. Railgun

Now Railgun might seem a strange choice, it doesn't really have anything special about it, it's just a square box with a long barrel sticking out of it, but it's on my list for one simple reason: It looks good with every hull. There isn't any hull that looks bad with it.

2. Firebird

Ok, maybe Hog does know a thing or two, I do like the look of Firebird. The way that the base is the widest part, and the top slopes down to the front and the sides curve in to the barrel mean this is one good looking weapon.

1. Freeze

To be honest, I think that the old graphics freeze looked better than the one now, and that is what has helped Freeze get top spot. I loved the look of the old Freeze, with the 2 elegant silver stripes coming over the top and then the blue lights on the side. But, I do like the new freeze too, it looks elegant, its not very wide, and the lines coming in from the top and the side continue along the barrel. And the way it flares at the end just sets it off nicely. This is the most beautiful weapon.


Next up, the hulls:

3. Dictator

Again, I seem to be agreeing with Hog. I like the look of Dictator, the way the tracks stick out at the front remind me of a lion or a bear lying down with its paws out at the front. The triangular base for the weapon to sit on also looks good. The lights at the front look good as well, looking like it's eyes.

2. Hunter

Seriously, who idea was this, the same tank is again in both of our lists! Again, I love the flat bits at the sides which look like paws. However, this is a much smaller tank, so I guess its the daughter! (All machines are female). The clear, horizontal lines that run along the top and then slope at the front give it a great shape!

1. Hornet

Hornet looks great, its a compact tank with out anything sticking out. The curved shape looks great and position of the turret means that it will stick out a little over the front but not too far. The way the metal lines curve inwards from the back mean the tank looks sleek even when you are driving it and seeing the back. This means Hornet is my favourite tank for looks, no weapon looks bad on it!



And finally, the paints, nothing here is on both our lists! I had a tough time deciding paint, and both Electra and Emerald came close to being in this list, Emerald looks classy, and Electra, when on the right tank looks awesome, black with a streak of red lightning!

3. Zeus

I love Zeus, the dark blue is a great shade and looks stunning and then there are bolts of while lightning all over meaning that this is a seriously good looking paint.

2. Spark

Spark is similar to Zeus, as it is a blue based paint, but it has many shades of blue and even purple. The reason Sparks looks better than Zeus is the way the light blue swirls around and has lines of white. The light blue then fades into dark blue and splashes of purple. This was my first paint I bought when the old graphics were around and I think it looked even better then!

1. Irbis

The best looking paint in my opinion. White looks great on any tank, it means it really stands out and allows all the curves and slopes to be seen. The white Irbis looks softer and shinier than the plain white and and this means the black dots tat are added just makes it look better. The dots are not completely black too, meaning they aren't completely contratedagainst white and give it a more mellow and soft look. On Hornet and with Freeze it just looks incredible.


So there we have it, my opinion on the most beautiful tank in Tanki. Do think I have the right idea, or do you agree with Hogree?

Edited September 26, 2017 by Hexed

[Frost.Angel 221]

I agree whit you :o

[Bowzie 64]

This is the exact tank I use LOL! I agree in every aspect. I find it amazing that your ideal tank is exactly what I use :P

[Raphael2 3,263]

I agree too :)

[hogree 4,179]

You guys need to seriously get your heads sorted, who would prefer a paint of patches of dirt on a plain background, compared to intricate gold designs against a contrasting background?! Irbis deserves a runners-up prize at maximum, in comparison to hoholama's beauty. :/ Meh. Some people these days.. infected by the opinion of hamsters...

[Beerme 106]

you are infected by pigs hog so you can't really talk :P

[Lhamster 4,081]

You guys need to seriously get your heads sorted, who would prefer a paint of patches of dirt on a plain background, compared to intricate gold designs against a contrasting background?! Irbis deserves a runners-up prize at maximum, in comparison to hoholama's beauty. :/ Meh. Some people these days.. infected by the opinion of hamsters...

So black and white isn't contrasting? And it not dirt, its animal spots, with texture and gradient. Infection is going as planned. :ph34r:

[r_BLASTOISE-T120 241]

lol, now ya'll got to admit that hoholama is a pretty hot looking paint. but we all truly know that the colors, purple and pink are beast, so we look to "in love" and "storm" paint ;D and come on! "viking" is the best looking tank and you know it!!!

[Royalworld 1,269]

i don't like the looks of a dictator, from my point of view, wasp deserved the third positoin

[GoldRock 6,165]

i don't like the looks of a dictator, from my point of view, wasp deserved the third positoin

No, if anything, Viking should be placed at the top instead of Hornet, and Hornet and Hunter should be bumped down to 2nd and 3rd respectively :)

 

And it not dirt, its animal spots, with texture and gradient.

It's dirt, admit it.

 

:D

Edited April 2, 2013 by GoldRock

[SharpRaZzor 377]

cool :)

[CooperO 7,956]

Lhamster, I agree with you on the hull, the turret, but not on the paint. Don't get me wrong, I love Irbis. I've had that paint for most of my tanki career.

The most beautiful paint is in my opinion (I agree here with hogree) Hohloma. There is nothing like that paint, it is just as elegant as the tank-turret combination (Freeze + Hornet).

[hogree 4,179]

Yow whats this nonsense about freeze looking good ?! Firebird twins and ricochet is where its at people.

[somnus 64]

Emerald. Maybe Jaguar...

[Taught 0]

Hornet and freeze doesnt look that good for me. Its fast but all the beuty goes away when someone kills you but thats not important...Its too small for freeze...viking freeze and irbis would be better..And last thing we all created differently so we may have differ opinions and that not bad....Respect others opinion and your opinions will be respected.

Edited April 2, 2013 by Taught

[Dr.Urbi 657]

I would prefer firebird or shaft for the turret, also paint isnt looking good, but the turret is beautiful

[MrJudge 1]

i agree with Lhamster, nice combination of turret , hull and paint , though i prefer railgun always , but i would say that Picasso or even Zues would look better with especially this combo ^_^

[Queen.GangsTa 19]

emerald looks boss

[rami_comonder 9]

:) ok

[hamzawins 3]

I agree whit you :o

WHIT YOU??? BABY ITS With!