Ok I have several things to say about these, but they all revolve around the fact that it takes years to reach the top rank and gameplay might get boring. 1: As the game progresses, there is not one but a few playing levels. The balance shifts around from M0-M3, so I think that it's great for the different levels of strategy required to play well. Each gun/hull at different modifications gives a very different feel, and you play each differently. For example, today I plonked around on M0 hornet with an alternate account and felt that it was really slow. Also, the need to remain competitive and keep up with your peers is similar to real life, and it's a core element of the game which keeps players returning. If you are worried about not having enough to upgrade equipment, that's okay because many feel the same way. Heck, I bet people around my rank and higher are in that bind too. But the crystal gain/xp gain rate works out, and if you just plan ahead and abuse sales you'll do fine. 2: After using a few weapons for a long time, it's nice to try out something different once in a while (if you have the crystals :P). I agree that simple games are fun, but I think giving players options is rather important too. Many people suggest/have ideas for new garage content, and the general trend is that many people want new stuff. Halo is a different game. From what you said, I understand that a player doesn't need a lot of grinding to be the equal of a player who has played more time because the equipment is accessible to all. Tanki works on a different system. Have you played WoT? You'll see that they have a lot more stuff, while Tanki already has a simple and easy to understand garage in my opinion. Many people would not be playing as long if it didn't require as much time investment to get good stuff. With the upgrade curve we have, one can get experienced at certain weapons or hulls, giving high-ranked game play a different dimension of gameplay involving of (mostly all) rather skilled players. 3: I guess it's just the feeling of pride and achievement. Even though it is a bit too wide, a system exists where higher-ranked players cannot play with lower-ranked players to a certain extent. At your rank, I don't think you need to worry about facing players with too over-powered equipment. It is true that higher-ranked players have better equipment and would destroy lower-ranked players, but they can't even see them anyway. If you are in higher-rank battles, perhaps you should adopt a strategy that would involve not just yourself who might be insignificant, but involving high-ranked teammates who could give you an advantage, while you are also helping them. If you think that your equipment is insufficient, remember that it just takes time to be able to play all weapons successfully against others with an apparent advantage,e.g. Isida vs. Ricochet. It seems that the initially stronger Isida would win easily, but a skilled-enough Ricochet could ensure that the Isida never even touched him. However, there is an advantage that you don't have: consumables, or drugs. If you are in a drug war, which i doubt there will be many of at your rank, it might be wise to leave. The only real advantage higher-ranked players can use against you now, other than drugs, is more skill and experience. If you play slightly longer, you'll have it too, so don't worry ^_^

When I drug and flip over, that kinda sucks.

Gold drops all year round, at random times in the battle. You'll get a warning saying that gold will fall soon in the top of you screen, so don't worry.

I like the M0-M3 system, gives everyone a nice goal to reach for ^_^ You might think the ranking takes too long, but it gets easier to rank and get cry as time passes. How about respawn going according to team size? Not being able to defend your flag wouldn't be that much of a problem with a bigger team.

Join, you'll get the blue fund anyway :D

None :(

1. I don't think you would see many M1 turrets yet, or maybe not at all. M0 is really rather balanced compared to higher tiers, so just play each weapon along to its strengths and weaknesses :) 2. There are really two ideas here, the first one being the stats of hulls and the other one being the special abilities one. For the first one, I think its pretty fair to have all stats increase as you upgrade the hull. I think the balance we have now is OK, other than Mammoth and Titan being slightly more bulky than usual. Watch out for the physics update, that will change things. As for the special ability thing, I think we need more guns and hulls for the certain weapons go on certain hulls idea. However, we are getting new content in the garage in the future, so look forward to that. I would like to see special abilities on hulls though, but seeing how the community is reacting to updates, I think that the developers wouldn't want to lose the already fragile balance. 3. No, I think they're about right. 4. I know you'll see bigger maps as you rank up like others have said, but right now the guns have a bit too much range. Take Smoky for example, it rarely loses to a Railgun in range, simply because the map isn't big enough to contain the range. On a side note, welcome to the game. ^_^ Don't try to rank fast.

Farm is pretty fun. actually. Well at my rank it is. Played a great Wasp-Firebird battle there once. As for the worst DM map, probably Combe.

I think that this is a great idea, just maybe a little hard to implement. As for the drugs issue, I think that drugs should not be factored in.

J

anybody know what server he's on?

Robbie did not have to say this. This topic is a simple what to buy topic, and what he said was rather uncalled for. This wasn't needed too. However, ZiAa-Ya-DAD need not assume that Robbie only had that account and thus insult him based on rank. He broke 1.15 in this way, and he's in the wrong too. This thread has nothing to do with who buys or not or who can beat the other in a battle, please don't derail the thread like that. As for my opinion, I think wasp m2 would be good, especially with that rail m2 ^_^

When you find yourself trying to use forum emoticons in real life.

Usually none, but if I play than 30-60 min.

Congrats @jiangreo for getting unbanned!

Fight Hard or Die Trying.

Won't rank in time for Isida anyway... Voted Shaft :D

Have 2 more, never use them.

Fight hard or die trying. Applies especially against buyers, druggers, high-rankers whatever.

I used to get awesome D/Ls but not anymore... :(

Post in Violators section. Also, read the rules.

Sorry, I meant that if I put in a name, the rest of the stuff would come out.

Shaft is still good, but must be used to guard narrow openings. Also must have a good camping spot. If not then good luck...

Must killsteal to survive...

Can you do it in reverse?