Smoky can kill multiple enemies in seconds, Railgun can't do that. The power of Smoky is its flexibility and versatility - it can be used on any hull, on any map, in any mode. It can put out constant pressure like Twins, do damage like Thunder with Critical Hits and knock off enemy's aim like Ricochet. If you miss with Railgun, it's huge. Smoky does not have this problem. Railguns also suffer from "overkilling" while all of Smoky's kills are consistent and satisfying.

Best paint.

Does Smoky work well with Dictator?

Viking+Thunder = M1 Abrams Hunter+Smoky = BMP-1

Not really anything to do with balance, but I've always found the names of hulls/turrets a bit ridiculous and childish. They didn't put much thought behind it. Isida is the only creative name.

The most arrogant players seem to be Railgun users.

I really love Smoky but M2 unlocks so late. :(

Vulcan-Hunter works really well on Rio.

The old Shaft was better. The laser ruined this turret, it's for noobs now..

There's a typo. It should say ~15%.

Hammer is best with Wasp or Hunter.

How long it takes to rank up. It takes sooooooooooo long. I get bored because I'm stuck with M1 stuff, and I'm still far away from being a Captain (for M2 Hunter/Thunder). It doesn't matter how good I am, how many kills or points I get, levelling up is painfully slow.

Wasp + Smoky looks nice, the smallest turret and smallest hull. It has a low profile, it's a professional combination that requires alot of skills. You can use 'peek-a-boo' tactics like Railgun, you can run away fast or chase a flag carrier. Smoky is the best turret for Wasp, and it looks awesome too. Titan + Smoky is a great defensive combo.

I don't like the new Shaft. It's too streamlined and "noob friendly". The old Shaft (shaking crosshair, no laser) felt much more like a sniper. You were awarded with alot of kills if you had good aim. Cover/hiding played a much bigger role, but now everyone can see where you are. Enemies can just avoid the laser. Professional Shaft players are punished just so that the noob Shaft players can have an easier time aiming.

Hunter. :)

Twins and Ricochet. Firebird/Freeze/Isida require good hull control (moving) but as far as the turrets go, you just hold spacebar.

That's a disadvantage.

I think Firebird and Wasp is a bad combination. It's better with Freeze because you can drive circles around your enemy. I like Firebird with Hunter. Enough speed to catch medium and heavy hulls, and enough armor to win 1v1 battles. It also looks cool.

Hunter looks like a tank or an APC. Viking is just a platform.. A square pizza.

Thunder is Smoky's big brother.

I miss the old Shaft. This laser is dumb, it gives away your position. BRING BACK SHAKENING! It's unfair that pro Shaft players are punished just because noobs don't know how to aim.

Ricochet is overpowered.

Messing up a Railgun's aim with Smoky/Shaft. :D

Should I get M1 Isida or Shaft?