My dear OP, you seem a well educated person judging by the comments. I do support the 'freedom of speech' philosophy, but like you said, you've only played for 3 days...

because they are richer than you? :lol:

and

Waaaargh... (yawn)

^ agreed! Think about it... 3 years behind the monitor playing using the M0, then M1, much much later M2 .... You'll be ^^ by the time you get M3 all !! :lol:

^^ wow!! another one.. :lol:

OP, since you can't think straight, how bout stop playing? :lol:

Well, OP, you do need to sell your car, your expensive toys and probably mortgage your house :lol:

I do believe in Iran map the Thunder can still win in good hands due to the fact that there are narrow 'roads' between many buildings where the splash damage is able to be used fully. And no to the fact that M2 Smokey having not much difference with M3. I got my M3 Smokey during the 50% sale and played most of my games using it now. The Crit IS random, I once got 4 Crit shots in a row but that doesn't mean it is not 8% probablity. Also had over 25 shots without Crit. I do believe that at your level and Split's you have came across a M2 Mammoth with M2 Smokey with Rustle as they were unlocked at Colonel rank. In good hands they could own the battle field on DM, assuming a non drugging battle. Havea nice day, keep a cool head while playing this game, it helps. :D

Well Tiger,it's all part of the game. That's the reason of so many clans exist. That's also the reason why Tanki has different variations of Guns , Hulls, Upgrades, Paints and Maps. It WAS meant to be used as a mode of fighting. That's the economics of Tanki. Difference of individuals' opinion is a norm. Seriously, no offense, but, what if someone of about your rank call you a...say a noob, or a coward. What would you do? It's just part of the GAME, an Internet Computer Game, nothing more than that. Your life is a reality, this is a game! :)

OP, during your test you said it was a 1 to 1 fight at 10m with no skills, using Vikings and the Smokey wins . I would assume you are right though I sincerely doubt it in the actual game play. Using Viking, in actual game play, the result should be almost equal, unless you use Titan or Mammoth of which Smokey would dominate. Ever tried testing on Wasp, Hornet or Hunter? The Thunder would surely dominate. FURTHER, in real battle, the Thunder IS able to severely damage if not kill 2 or more tanks in close proximity whereas the Smokey will only kill one at a time. As Split said, I didn't checked your mathematics but I assume you're right, however, in REAL battles, one has to be good in their weapon of choice be it Smokey or Thunder, to win. I quote a part of a sentence by a Tanki player ranked Left. Col. Panzer Runner in topic "Guide To Smokey"..."It is not a power weapon, rather a tool of the skilled.This is a weapon of the Jedi Knight." :)

I do... I like the new economics..no I LOVE IT!! :P

Guys, sorry to say this but Splitterpoint is right on the basis of: and and to add further to Split's point, Smokey's the best overall weapon

Yaaay! I can't believe it!! I'm the first one to vote YES!! :lol: (roll)

DM

Yo OP, you can't blame the guy for defending his flag ,now can you? Of course you don't expect him to move over and let you take the flag without freezing you, do you? If you do have the freeze and mammoth in your team, what would you expect him to do? Be the flag catcher? Or flag defender? FYI, the mammoth is the best tank to be used as defender, with whatever guns equipped ^_^

:lol: (roll & roll)

Well I'm not a pro Rail gunner, but I'd been using the Rail quite a lot before and after the RB. I'd used to killed 2 tanks with 1 shot and still able to do so nowadays. 3 kills with 1 shot? I've yet to see it, let alone experience it. Just not my luck probably. After the RB, the players' range of rank is narrowed,and, the M3 Rail is unlocked at a much higher rank thus making 3 kills with 1 shot almost impossible, unless drugged vs non drugged with low amoured hulls like the Wasp or Hornet. Anyway, the M2 and M3 version is OPed enough now IMO. :D

Twins M2 is good... but paints IS a necessity. At higher ranks if you're still with the 'free' paints, you'll be THE target most players..and remember, you must be a charger in the battlefield centre stage. To kill is one thing, not getting killed easily in the process is another... decide and play wisely!! ;)

I do have Rail M3, but only good for large maps and on same level as Smokey

Some, but not all...

Further, not a single person in this topic left the game..they're still playing the game despite all the complaints..I don't like the 123 update but what can I do? The RB was a good move.. probably the reason I'm still here..cos I'm still able to win games as all guns all almost equal. But most of all, I'm still enjoying it!! :D

yeah! :lol:

The kill-stealers would normally be Railers, Freezers and Firebirds. Sometimes, but not as often, the Shaft. OP, you should change your playing style, have a wider view of the battlefield. And as I always say, know who to shoot, when to shoot ;)