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  1. ^Haha, you're welcome! :) Thank you guys for the tips and positive feedback! :D I'm very happy that I could help! At least some of you ;)
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    What country are you from?

    I'm from a cool place called the USA. ;)
  3. Smoky Critical is pretty annoying, esp when you're abt to capture the flag!
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    [Forum Game] CTRL+V

    http://www.amazon.com/Apple-touch-Generation-NEWEST-MODEL/dp/B0097BEF7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393528443&sr=8-1&keywords=ipod+5
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    New home page of Tanki Online

    Very nice. It will take some getting used to, but I like it already.
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    Micro-upgrades at half price!

    Interesting; maybe I'll upgrade something :D
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    [Issue 21] Railgun: Aiming for Dummies

    Railgun, one of the most powerful turrets in the game, is both fun and challenging to play on. At first, this gun may seem simple, but its gameplay is about as challenging as gameplay gets. It takes lots of skill, and lots of practice. That is one thing that makes Railgun so enjoyable - there is always room to for a player to improve, even if they are amazing at using it already. Unfortunately, however, Railgun takes a long time to reload, and as a result, missing even one shot can be disastrous. Here are a few tips on aiming with Railgun that I hope will help you hit home every time. Shooting High and Low: Railgun shots are straight, and they continue forever, so if all the maps in Tanki Online were flat, hitting any target would be simple. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Almost every map has different heights. Here are a few ways to hit enemies above and below you. 1. Above: If your enemy is in front of you, first press the space-bar and drive backwards. Just before you are about to fire, press forward to stop your tank. If you did it right, your shot should go up, because of the inertia of your tank. This works the same way for driving backwards, but with the opposite keys. Below: This is basically the reverse of the method above. Here you must drive forward in the beginning and then stop your tank by pressing back. Thus, you will shoot down. 2. Above: If you are parallel to the enemy that you want to hit, drive your tank forward as you shoot, and although it may take a bit more practice than the first method, your shot should hit your target just as well. It also works to combine the two methods, driving somewhat diagonally as you shoot. 3. Make use of the surrounding terrain. By using ramps or uneven places, you can tilt your tank in order to hit people above or below you. Timing it Right: With Railgun, timing is everything. It takes approximately 1.1 seconds for Railgun to fire after you hit the space-bar, so knowing how to time it right is especially important, whether you are popping out from behind cover, or simply on the move. If you’re driving fast, try to predict where your target will be relative to your tank when Railgun fires. Aim accordingly, instead of directly at your enemy. That way your shot will hit the right spot without having to adjust your turret at all. Practice this often, trying to memorize how long it takes for Railgun to charge. That way you can hit perfectly every time. This also applies if your target is moving. Aim at the place you think they’ll be when Rail fires. If you think you can move your turret fast enough, it is also plausible to try turning it and keep your enemy in your sights at all times. Patience: Its easy to shoot at whomever, whenever, but with Railgun, patience can be key. 1. If there’s a drugger, try to shoot him right when he is jumping off a ramp or making a big turn so that he flips over. This often works. 2. I’m saying it now, and I’ll say it again: Railgun has the ability to pierce multiple targets. If you can muster the patience to wait for your enemies to line up, you can score multiple kills using only one shot! 3. Many people will drive partially out from behind cover and then quickly go back, in order to trick you into shooting. Be ready for this. If you’re close enough, you can use the E, Q, [, or ] keys to change your perspective and see when they are actually coming out. 4. Railgun takes a long time to reload, so make sure that every shot counts. Shooting corners: Railgun may have a long reload time, but its impact force is incredibly powerful, which makes it great for throwing off the aim of other weapons. Aim for the corners of enemy tanks who are shooting you to make them miss. This useful against any weapon. VS Long Range: Their weapons may reload faster, but even making them miss one shot could save your life. For example: that Smoky shot that just missed you might have been a critical hit. Also, if you can time your shot to fire just before your enemy’s, it is possible to make a fellow Railgun miss as well. VS Short/Mid Range: It may seem strange to try throwing off the aim of short range turrets, but if you can get in a well placed shot, it is possible to spin your enemy around, at least partially. Though it may not seem like much, it could mean the difference between life and death. Most short range players have light tanks equipped, so doing this trick shouldn't be too difficult. Maintaining stability: Just as you strive to make other tanks miss, they will be trying to hinder your aim as well. This is very annoying, and although it is often difficult, there are a number of ways to combat it. 1. If your tank is being battered so that maintaining aim is hard and you can’t retreat to cover, try pressing up against a nearby wall or other such surface. This will stabilize you sufficiently enough to be able to hit your target. 2. When there is no surface nearby, try pressing up against the enemy tank, if possible. This will also stabilize you. Be careful, though. If it’s a Thunder, you don’t want them to self-destruct instead of you getting a kill. 3. Keep the front of your tank facing the enemy, and stay on the move, so that it is harder to hit your corners and knock you around. 4. If you are popping out from behind cover, drive out a little, but not all the way, in order to trick your enemy into firing early. That way they won’t be able to throw off your aim when you do shoot. 5. Just stay under cover. You won’t need to worry about anyone shooting at you. Correcting Aim: Even if you use one of the above methods, a lot of times the enemy is still able to mess up your aim. The nice thing, however, is that Railgun has a slight charge time before it fires. So even if somebody does throw you off, there is still the possibility to correct your shot and hit your target. 1. If somebody hits your corner or disrupts your aim in some way just as you are firing, quickly turn both your turret and your tank at the same time in the same direction to get your shot back on track. 2. If there isn’t enough time to do correct your aim and hit the original target, look around and see if there is any other enemy who might be easier to hit. Quickly adjust your aim to hit them. You can also use the momentum given to you by the enemy shot to spin and find your new target. This may be hard, but it is possible, and sometimes it can work by luck. Taking Advantage: My friends, Railgun has amazing features! Don’t waste them. Railgun goes on forever, and you can hit multiple targets, so take advantage of this. Line up multiple enemies in your sights and fire! This is easiest in large maps, and works to the most advantage with Double Power equipped. The more tanks you pierce, however, the weaker your shot becomes. This feature is also fun for ranking up parties. Line up a bunch of wasps, activate DP, and enjoy watching yourself rank up with ten kills in one shot. Prioritize: There are so many enemies to shoot at! But which one to choose? There is a right answer to this question. 1. Always go for the weakest and lightest tanks. Unless you have to, try not to shoot at heavy, or even medium hulls, for that matter. Still, don’t be afraid to take risks. However, if there is an easier kill, always take it. 2. Even if they aren’t your current target, keep track of every tank shooting and being shot at. Try to remember who has been hit and has less health, and when your next shot comes, let them be your target. 3. As I’m sure you know, always shoot at the enemies who pose the greatest threat. However, if you don’t think that you can kill them before you yourself get killed, try to find a tank that you can be sure to kill. Even if you are being attacked by a certain enemy, it is not always the wisest to shoot at them. Unless, of course, you think it will be helpful to your team. Everything depends on the situation. 4. Memorize which paints have Rail protection. Try to shoot tanks without those paints when possible. Even if you think a paint has too little Rail protection to be noticeable, beware: there’s always the chance of it being micro-upgraded. Paints with Rail Protection: Forester - 10% Dirty - 8% Corrosion - 10% Tundra - 30% Sandstone - 20% Digital - 35% (Paint I use) Winter - 5% Savanna - 20% Emerald - 10% Prodigi - 46% Picasso - 25% Clay - 30% Making it Simpler: Always try to find the best angle. What seems like a hard shot could actually be very easy from a different perspective. Also, you have the E, Q, [, and ] keys which allow you to change your perspective and aim better. Don’t be afraid to use them. If you’re a camper, find the best positions to shoot from in maps and stick with them. Focus on areas of high traffic - that way you’ll be more likely to acquire a target. Close Combat VS: It is always best to stay under cover instead of versing enemies one on one. That isn't always possible however, and here are a few tips of what to do against certain turrets when the situation arises. Freeze/Firebird/Isida: Unless they have low health, facing short range weapons often means certain death. 1. If possible, keep away and try to make it to cover. 2. If the enemy is circling, turn your tank and turret simultaneously to keep up. 3. If you can’t escape, ram against them in order to keep them in front of your gun. 4. Repeatedly press space bar so that you shoot as soon as Rail is fully charged; wasting time could lead to death. 5. If the enemy is pushing you, take advantage of the situation and place a mine. Then retreat backwards and watch with glee as they explode. Now remember, mines take a second to arm, so give the mine sufficient time before you let your opponent drive over it. If you can't keep the enemy tank off of the mine until it arms, try shooting them to buy the extra time. Twins/Ricochet: These guns batter your tank heavily, so they can be very difficult to overcome. 1. In order to stabilize yourself, press up against a nearby wall or surface. If none is available, press up against the enemy. 2. Twins and Ricochet are medium range, but they do run out at some point, so back away if possible, zig-zagging in order to confuse them until you make it to cover. 3. Shoot at the corner of their tank to make them miss you, at least for a moment. It may not seem like much, but even a little thing can make a difference. Thunder/Smoky: Powerful and annoying guns, Thunder and Smoky can make for formidable opponents. 1. They will always be trying to mess up your aim, so if possible, use any method to trick them into thinking you are shooting, even when you’re not. 2. Keep the front of your tank facing them, so that it is harder to hit your corners and throw off your shot. 3. Shoot at their corners - as I said, you can make them miss too! 4. Back away and zig-zag. This lowers the power of their shots and makes it easier for them to miss you. Shaft/Railgun: The weapons of choice for every camper, Shaft and Railgun aren't to be taken lightly, even in close combat. 1. Always be moving. Don’t let them lock on. Although Shaft is meant for long range, it can one-shot kill you from close up just as well. Don’t sit in front of its turret. 2. Shoot at the corners of your enemies. If you time your shot right, you can make a Railgun not only miss, but also flip over due to its immense recoil. 3. Sometimes ramming their tanks can also cause them to miss, and it gives you a fixed target to shoot at. Conclusion: As you can see, there is a lot to know about Railgun, but with practice, you can become a master of the battlefield. Despite its long reload time, Railgun is very formidable and offers exciting gameplay. I hope that you found my guide useful and are on your way to making every shot count. Remember - practice makes perfect! If you have any tips of your own that I didn't cover, be sure to post them in the comments. See you in the battle, tankers! *Note: You are not necessarily a dummy if you found this guide helpful.
  8. jokjinari

    Tanki Picture of the Day - Have any?

    Only Rico M2 left ;)
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    Tanki Picture of the Day - Have any?

    First kit ever on my noob account :)
  10. jokjinari

    Would you ever want to be home-schooled?

    I was home-schooled until this year, but now I go to school. IMO, the only plausible reasons to go to school are for friends, or if you're lazy ;) With home-schooling, if you work hard, you can get way more work accomplished. In a lot less time, too. And then you'll be free to do whatever you want. No h/w at all. And from what I've heard, universities like home-schoolers a lot ;)
  11. Thank you so much for the feedback, guys :D
  12. jokjinari

    How long does it take to Complete Tanki

    I've been playing for 2 years and I'm only a Colonel ;)
  13. jokjinari

    Do you like "What Does the Fox Say?"?

    Even thought it was really dumb, I loved it :)
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    Vote for the discount on hulls!

    Hoping for wasp. I have everything else I need ;)
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    [Forum Game] CTRL+V

    http://tankionline.com/battle-en2.html#/battle/fffffffea15846fa
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