[Issue 61] [Other] The Ethics of Tanki: Being a Good Tanker

[Hex 11,520]

 

Skills and supplies aside, there are many other things that makes one seem even better. Ranging from the most minimal tasks such as healing others to incredibly hard ones, such as coping with Save The Gold mishaps do make an impression upon others - to make a good impression, well, read on!

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Be...

...brave

Don't be that weirdo that sits on the flag 24/7, or rejects 1v1s. Be brave, get a hold of yourself. Think about it, and then believe in yourself. Go get some flags, capture some points, stand up to people that betray or insult you but of course, in a proper, civilized manner. If anyone is teasing you in a battle, either make them understand or simply use the 'Ignore' option. If someone challenges you to a 1v1, accept it rather than arguing about it. Most people that were challenged to 1v1's simply say 'I don't 1v1 laggers.' or 'Cry cry cry nub', which is in my opinion, not the best way to go. Outcome? Both the sides kept talking for like thirty minutes straight, even after the round ended. So, accept those challenges - doesn't matter if you lose or win.

 

 

...punctual

Time is probably the most hardest element to work with. In Tanki Online, timing plays a crucial role; it not only affects your personality, but your well-being as well. Make it to clan training's, clan wars or any other special events on time. Start prepping yourself before the event actually starts - get a hold of everything you need in that event, such as snacks, water etc. Let's consider the Daily Events, which are regularly being organized by Event Helpers via Facebook. The Mine Hunt is in fifteen minutes; I grab all of my needs and sit down in front of my computer. I refreshed the Tanki Online Facebook page many times and eventually, the link was there, in front of my eyes. I quick copied it and posted it into my browser's address bar. What happened next? I wasn't able to make it on time. I was about to rage quit and smash my hands onto my keyboard but then, I grabbed a hold of myself and saved my pockets from draining a couple hundred bucks.

 

...noble

Showing high moral principles and ideals is a pretty hard task to do, but if you manage to show your nobility, people will give you respect and spread your reputation. You will become popular all over Tanki Online for your nobility. Well, the question arises: How can you be noble in such a game? First of all, help others. If they need help in Daily Missions, be the first one to say 'Me!'. Turning off invites and notifications is a sign of arrogance - being arrogant literally destroys your personality. It just shows how self-centered you are and how you think yourself as the most superior of all.

 

...loyal

If you deem the Administration, the Staff, clans, duelists, parkour clubs, anything basically good enough - which you should, you should show full support and stay loyal possibly forever, or let's say as long as you can. Recently, a group of determined tankers joined forces to make a Tanki Online tournament website namely Tanki Online Star League. You can visit this website here. When I first saw the thread it was being discussed in, I was hyped. But then, as I read on and on, I got a bit disappointed. You see, this is one of the major steps a player took to make tournaments in Tanki lively again; but all I saw in that thread were two people constantly fighting with the makers of the website, because they were too pro. I for one, even my clan and I am sure a lot of other clans too showed full support to TOStarLeague and offered them any help if they needed it. Lesson learned? Be loyal, it's the best you can do.

 

 

...helpful

Being an Isida on your team doesn't mean you are of foremost important and are the main cause for the flags your team is bringing back to base. Sometimes, Isida's don't really care about the surroundings and may drive on and on even after they have spotted an injured teammate. They stick to only one person or they don't heal anyone at all! This is absolutely unacceptable. As an Isida, you have a responsibility to heal anyone even if he loses less than a quarter of his health. If you have to drive long distances to heal someone, do it.

 

 

...trustworthy

I can safely say 90% of Save The Gold events are ruined by that one 'lagger'. First they gain the trust of other defenders, making sure no one doubts them. Then, they may/may not lay some mines and finally, they take the Gold, make some excuses and leave. I mean, c'mon, you can't even MU a single step with those crystals. Be trustworthy, be someone who can be entrusted upon. Help others, even drop the Golds yourselves. You should always be trying to act in such a way that everyone who meets you, trusts you.

 

...ambitious

Generally, in a long battle, especially those which take more than 2-3h, people become tired and lazy. Their original K/D starts to drop and they being to miss shots. It is at this time they need to take a break, but the battle's still a full fledged war. How can you take a break without actually pressing 'P'? Simple. Sit back, relax. Sooth your eyes for a few seconds with your fingers and do some upper body exercise while sitting in your chair. Be ambitious. Have a desire to finish that battle and granting your team the win. Be the player who makes a team win. If you think you can't play this battle anymore, don't quit. Keep playing and for future reference, don't join such battles.

 

...generous

Being happy is the key to success in life. Owing to what I said, you should always be happy in real life, as well as in this game. Don't get too aggressive when someone insults you, steals your Gold, trolls you, blocks you or whatever; be happy. Ignore them - if they keep doing what they do, take some appropriate action. Becoming angry on such moments can have disastrous effects on your personality. Moreover, in CTF battles, try to pass on the flag to dedicated defenders because they are the ones who are responsible for your flag and their team's win. Send gifts to one another, share Golds, help each other. In the end, 'regret' will not be present in your dictionary!

 

 

...appreciative

The most bad thing you can do to people in a battle is be rude to them, especially if they has bring inappropriate equipment, insult you or are of low ranks. Everyone knows the 'Majors in a Generalissimo battle are noobs' myth, which isn't quite true. I was once a Major myself, having little experience in XP/BP. Now however, with over 500 hours and around 600k experience in the format, having an alternate would be deadly. Nobody would know its actually a Generalissimo behind the tank. Be appreciative - appreciate people who are trying to help the team. Encourage them to attack or defend with you.

 

Once there was this Predator kit in an M2 battle I was playing in with my alternate. I had the Juggler kit back then and I was doing just fine - second on the leader-board with over 50 kills. He died quite a few times and suddenly, people went haywire in the chat insulting him in every way possible. I immediately switch from being an attacker to a defender. I encouraged him to defend with me and trust me, he increased his K/D from 0.4 to 3.6 just by sitting and shooting at people while camping near the flag. At times, he would even go attack and bring the flag. What happened? When there was no one to support him, I stood up and made him do something he had never done before.

 

...flexible

Be ready to adapt to any changes occurring in the battle. I have personally seen many people sitting on our flag, defending like crazy. But what happens a few seconds later? The enemy grabs our flag and somehow escapes. They don't even bother to go attack and just sit there thinking 'Never mind. They won't grab it again'. Be adaptive, cooperative and tolerable. If such a situation arises where you need to change roles, do it.

 

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Evaluate yourself on how you did through the article. Do you seem to understand yourself as a good tanker? Discuss below!

 

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[TTK_229 1,080]

Awesome article!

 

I try to be flexible in battle, never really sticking to one role.

 

BTW, that avatar is noice. With an o.

[railguniz4noobz 2,394]

It says issue 62.

[Hex 11,520]

^ you saw nothing :ph34r:

[Ninja 10,468]

Brave, punctual, noble, loyal, helpful, trustworthy, ambitious, generous, appreciative and flexible are the traits of a 15th century noble man.

 

Tanki players are a bunch of teenagers.

 

 

#NugsForever

 

[DeathByBoss 104]

Love the new logo Destroyer  ;)

[LittleWillie 3,199]

Good message for many Tankers.

[rli247 0]

Lol Everyone I see doesn't follow these things.