Tanker’s Day brings you its final discount for this year’s festivities with 40% off all paints for 24 hours. Get yourself the wardrobe of a Hollywood star with the added benefit of all sorts of protections against enemy damage. Whether you’re into combat, parkour, or catwalks (ok, maybe not that), there’s a whole bunch of paints to add to your collection. This final promotion ends at 02:00 UTC on September 14, so you still have a few hours left to give your machine of destruction some brand new colors!

Tankers! As every serious tanker knows, a good turret isn’t worth much unless it’s mounted on a roaring beast of a hull. That’s why today’s special discount for Tanker’s Day celebrations is 40% off all hulls for 24 hours! Let’s face it; while we all have our favorites, there’s always room in our garage for one more hull. And there’s no better time than today to bring home another armored beauty. But keep in mind this promotion ends at 02:00 UTC on September 13. Time’s running faster than a Wasp on double speed boost.

Tankers! It’s the last day of our May Holidays discount feast. Today only, till 02:00 UTC on May 12, micro-upgrades at 50% off, speed-ups at 80% off, and all paints at 25% off. Enjoy this final day of festivities at Tanki Online!

Tankers! It’s the tenth episode of the International Tanki Online VLOG. It might be a baby step, but it’s a milestone we want to celebrate, in the hope that there will be many more like it. For this episode, we bring you the behind-the-scenes report of our team’s adventure at Gamescom. As you probably already know, this was Tanki Online’s first time participating in this massive games expo. We had four days of in-game events and also gave away lots of goodies at our Gamescom booth. And we’re about to tell you all about it in this episode. This is our 10th episode, but coincidentally, it is also the 100th episode of the Russian VLOG, so this calls for a double celebration. And in true Tanki fashion, we’re celebrating in style with a cool in-game event. Watch episode 10 of the VLOG below.

Yes, exactly, this paints were chosen randomly :)

Dear Tankers, I am writing to once again apologise for the mix-up on the Freeze, Wasp, Paints and Crystals promotion. First of all, I perfectly understand your disappointment. Maybe you were planning on buying a certain paint that you thought would be discounted, but wasn’t. Or maybe you were hoping to get more crystals from your payment, only to find out that the discount was smaller than you anticipated. Although such a mistake is extremely rare, it’s frustrating for everyone when it happens. As you know, we run loads of promotions every month, and post hundreds of messages in our forum, main page and social media. We usually keep all of these tasks very delicately balanced, taking good care to deliver everything perfectly and on time. But this month we had Gamescom on our schedule. Besides the event itself, we needed to organise and run a number of special events and promotions, all the while keeping on top of our regular duties. It has been an incredibly intense month for all of us and we were stretched pretty thin. So, somewhere along the line there was a break in communication and this unfortunate incident happened. I am not trying to justify what happened. But I know from experience that this community is made of good people who are mature and understanding, so I feel that honesty is the best policy. We’ve made a mistake and we’re humbly apologizing for it. As for the promotion, we will be keeping the updated offer: 50% off Freeze and Wasp, 50% off the 8 paints, and 25% off Crystals bought via Credit Card. Unfortunately at this point we are unable to honor the original promise. Promotions are a very delicate issue and we always need to maintain a certain balance in what we offer so as not to disrupt the in-game economy. However, let me reassure you that we will be making it up to you in upcoming promotions. We watch the forums and polls very closely to find out what it is you enjoy, and give you more of it. So I ask you to please be patient and trust us. We will not let you down. Thank you for being such an awesome and understanding community. Regards, Mariya

Dear Tankers, we’d like to apologize. In our latest promotion announcement text, we promised 50% discount on Wasp, Freeze, all Freeze protection paints and crystals bought via credit card. Unfortunately, there was a mistake in the text, and the promotion is a little bit different from what was promised. The 50% discounts on Freeze and Wasp remain the same, however the 50% discount on paints is exclusively for Inferno, Zeus, In love, Jaguar, Python, Lava, Rustle and Irbis. As for crystals purchased via credit card, the discount will be 25%. Once again, we apologize for the mistake.

Tankers! If you’ve been dying for a breeze of fresh air, Freeze is here for the rescue. The undisputed turret of cool is getting a 50% price slash for 24 hours, along with the following paints: Inferno, Zeus, In love, Jaguar, Python, Lava, Rustle, Irbis. And if your supply of crystals has melted away due to the excessive heat, we’re giving you a 25% discount off all purchases made via credit card as well. Plus, there’s a 50% discount on Wasp too because it’s a cool hull. So, to recapitulate, that’s 50% off Wasp, Freeze and select paints, and 25% off crystals purchased via credit card. These discounts are currently active and are valid till 1 am (UTC+0) on August 23. Grab a cold drink, chill out and be the coolest in the arena with Freeze! Only a few hours of discount left.

Tankers! Whether it’s double burgers, double chocolate or double battle funds, double is always better. So here’s a dose of double battle funds for 24 hours, starting from 1 am (UTC+0) on August 20 till 1 am (UTC+0) on August 21. Get double the battle funds for every battle you finish, and keep raking in those crystals. Your dream tank isn’t that far away after all.

Tankers! Today’s TO Insider Series interview is one that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. It’s with a person who is very close to the community, in every sense. His name is Semyon Kirov and he is the Lead Community Manager for Tanki Online’s international community. Famous for the bespectacled avatar he used to have in the forums, and for his intense passion for the community, Semyon will be taking a step into the spotlight and telling us all about how he nurtured his childhood passions and combined them into a profession he loves. Please introduce yourself. What is your job at Tanki Online? Hey! My name’s Semyon Kirov and I’m the lead community manager for Tanki Online’s English community. Happy to be here. How did you get started in the games industry? Ever since I was a kid, I've loved three things: helping people, learning languages, and of course, videogames. By age seven, I knew that languages were my main interest and that they would be a big part of my future. While studying, playing videogames became my main and only hobby. When I was six, my father gave me a NES as a birthday present, and this is how my journey into the world of games began. Various consoles and upgrades of my gaming PC followed, as well as hundreds of games and thousands of hours spent playing day and night. All of this gave me bad eyesight and a strong reputation as a nerd! :). But I didn't care what people thought of me; I just loved playing videogames! As time passed, games became my main passion and, whether I worked as an interpreter, translator or manager, I was only dreaming of one thing — getting to that magical castle in the sky that was The Games Industry. So when people tell you that dreams don’t come true, tell them to sod off, because here I am, doing the one thing I dreamt of when I was a kid! How did you get started at Tanki Online? When I finally felt that I was ready to combine my two greatest passions, I actively started to look for job vacancies in the games industry. Tanki Online was my first target because of two things. First off, Tanki Online is based in my hometown, Perm. Second, while working as an English tutor, I was already teaching guys from AlternativaPlatform, and I knew many of them pretty well! I sent in my CV and an application letter, they replied, and I did a test task. Then they called me in for an interview and I got the job! What makes Tanki Online unique? Lots of things! Tanki is a real 3D, in-browser game (that was something really special back in 2008). Also, the fact that there’s no difference between players who invest money in the game and those who don’t, is a great thing too. A non-buyer can get exactly the same items as a buyer; he or she just has to spend more time to get them. This is a really good thing because with time comes experience, and skill! I could keep naming reasons all day, honestly! But as a community manager, I think the one thing that’s bigger than all of the reasons put together, is our community of players. The bond between tankers is really strong and you feel it everywhere around the game. Tanki continues to grow and improve, largely thanks to our players who are always ready to help, provide feedback on every tiny detail and even support us when things get difficult! What do you think the F2P-market will look like in 5 years? A tough question as no one can foresee future (would be nice though, wouldn’t it, huh?). I’m not an idealist, but I really believe that the future of games is up to us; and by “us” I don’t mean developers, but all those who love games. Can you offer any advice to Gamers who want to establish themselves in the games industry? Of course – simply, love games. Once that love has grown and you feel ready for something bigger, don’t waste your time; start thinking of ways to become a part of it. Look for courses and educational programs in your town or in other cities you can reach. If you are at school, start thinking about how your favourite subject can help you get into the industry. If you love MMOs, get more involved by becoming a volunteer or a moderator. This can be an excellent entry point. And the most important thing is this: always remember, skills can be learned, but passion is a gift. So if you’ve got it, use it! What is the most important thing in a community manager’s work? What are you enjoying the most? Our community is now so huge, that unfortunately I can no longer talk to every player. Because of this, the most crucial thing is to make sure we talk to as many players as possible simultaneously. Video blogs have become the perfect tool to communicate with a lot of people at the same time, and I really enjoy putting those together. Working on our Esports direction is another thing I particularly enjoy. It’s amazing to see casual gamers starting out with Tanki, acquiring skills and growing with the game. As they develop as players, it’s great to watch them enter clans and even start winning real money prizes. When a teenager from a small European town is playing in front of thousands of viewers on Twitch, this is when I get the feeling that our community is thriving. How much time do you spend working with the members of the community? Frankly, I try to spend as much time as physically possible. Being a community manager is not like being an artist or a programmer; sometimes I just cannot predict what is going to happen. Emergencies come up, and I’m always on the front line, between developers and players. And honestly, being that middleman, the transmitter, bringing together the people who made the game, with the people who spend time playing and loving it, is the best thing I can think of doing with my time. It gives me energy, a desire to keep delivering, keep helping and keep contributing to everything that makes Tanki Online so great.

Tankers! You are a sharp and determined lot, but this next challenge is going to test your tenacity to the limit. On July 28, an elusive, mythical 70% discount on Firebird will appear — but only for 1 hour. You must be attentive and ready, with your trigger finger poised for action. Keep a sharp lookout on your garage and claim a massive 70% on the hottest turret in the game. And to get you revved up for this 24 hour vigil, we’re giving you Double Battle Funds for 24 hours, starting from 1 am (UTC+0) on July 27 till 1 am (UTC+0) on July 28. Are you determined enough to tame this Firebird? We wish you the best of luck!

If there’s one thing that all tankers have in common, it’s that you’ll never hear any of them say, “I’ve got too many crystals”. So we’re giving you exactly what you want — more crystals. To be precise, 24 hours of Double Battle Funds, from 1 am (UTC+0) on July 21 till 1 am (UTC+0) on July 22. For every battle you finish, you will be getting double the crystals. The clock is ticking. Start playing now!

Tankers! Insatiable, unquenchable, unappeasable, gluttonous, ravenous, unsatisfiable, voracious. These seven words have two things in common. First of all, they’re too complicated. Second, they perfectly describe your appetite for crystals. And since you can’t seem to get enough of them, we’re throwing your way 24 hours of Double Battle Funds, from 1 am (UTC+0) on July 17 till 1 am (UTC+0) on July 18. Go feed that appetite now. Take part in as many battles as you can, and get double the crystals. Jump right into the game.

Christmas sale! Friends, this holiday we have a special offer for you: just for one day pay for crystals by any means (except SMS) and receive a 25% discount. This means that 6000 crystals (5000 crystals pack + 1000 bonus) cost not $3.47 but $2.6! Use the calculator to estimate your savings. Special crystals purchase offer is effective from 5 am (UTC+0) on Wednesday, December 25th until 5 am (UTC+0) on Thursday, December 26th. Stock up on crystals in time at a bargain price – New Year discounts are coming! GO TO GAME

Dear players! Preparations for the “From Christmas to Christmas” event are over. You managed to reach 3 milestones out of 5, which means that battle funds will be increased by 60% from December 24 to January 8. Season’s greetings, tankers! P.S. Don’t miss the chance to take part in the “Decorate a Christmas Tree” contest.