This gave me the chills, well done.

Thanks, I can't believe I made that mistake, I always mix the two up. BTW, if it is easier, bry works as well as the full username. oh, and

Yep, and I am planning another guide. I haven't done one in ages.

Anonymity is one's best friend when they join an online forum. They can be who they want when they want. They do anything with disclosing their name or even their gender. They can do whatever they want, and the likelihood is that you will never meet anyone you meet here in real life. This is well seen on our tanki forum, with many people taking on different personas than who they are in real life. To many people it is a chance to start over, a way to show a part of them that they never get to show, a release from what other people think of them, a breath of reality. It can be positive in nature. @sonofchrysalis3 even said it himself, that he put up the Stratus persona as a facade, to embody what he was yet to become, but wanted to be. The same could said for me, who has very few close friends, and is despised by many of his classmates for a few things that can never be undone (one might be is arrogance, but there is a different reason for that I do not want to explore). Even though I chose one of the worst names of all time based on initials and an in school that has a very different connotation than it does here. The fact was here I could start over, and show the other parts of my personality that I usually do not show, which are, ironically, my better parts. It is a chance to start over, and unless you have real life friends in the forum, no one would be the wiser. The whole idea is to restart, a positive neogenesis if you will. The other side of the equation are the people who try not to create a positive neogensis (I really like that word), but to make something the interwebs like to refer as a “troll”. What happens when somebody creates a randomized nickname or an incredibly pretentious nickname and then decides to do what any sane person would when they can do whatever. Annoy everyone in sight. No forum or website with open commenting is free of these people, and our forum is no exception. WIth a heart set on anger, the troll sets his eyes upon a new prey. The first new topic she/he can see. Either posting a “Nice”, “Good luck”, or start a pointless argument that inflames everyone who reads it. Is trolling fun, yes, it can be, but all that it does is alienate you from everyone else. And why is it used? Because people do find enjoyment in suffering. It is a fact of life, and trolling can be completely anonymous. This was not meant to be a harp on trolling, so I will stop here. But I beg you to think how you see yourself, and how you have used people's lack of knowledge. Do you start over as a positive recreation like me (or at least try to), or a negative persona that is not you. Or are you just you. To keep secrets, to tell everyone about yourself? The the knowledge anonymity can change who you are, and where. It can be an outlet of positivity, or come to nothing. But in the end, we will probably never meet each other in real life, and what happens here will probably not go down on any resumes, we might ever forget it. In the end, who we are is what we created, whether we become something new or not.

Firebird: One of the strongest turrets in the game. Unless you have a good paint, your best strategy is to stay away. It is based on the real life flamethrower(obviously), however, tanki is known to insert their own pseudo-science behind actual real life weaponry to create their new turrets. Physics of Flamethrowers: Portable, man held flamethrowers actually have a surprisingly effective range of about 50-80 meters, but it is sadly lacking compared to other weapons of the time. And vehicle mounted flamethrowers (yes, they are real), have an even greater range. It is a straight line of liquid flame, making it fairly easy to control. However, the limited range makes usage difficult, and fairly obvious when firing. Hand help flamethrowers actually have a greater range than “M4” which has a range of 25 meters. Contrary to popular belief, hitting the fuel tank of a flamethrower would not cause the fuel to explode in flame. However, it is pressurized so that if it is punctured, the force would be great, but survivable. Tanki’s Flamethrower: The American and British used a tank mounted flamethrower (fun fact: One of the tanks the British used for this was the wasp). However, the tanki firebird is much more refined. At M3, it looks almost too clean to be real. However, it is probably the most realistic looking. Except for the tiny fuel pack, which would probably last only 3-4 seconds, not seven. And the cone shape of the flame is not actually accurate, it would be more of a straight line. Does it make a difference though? No, not really, the cone looks better. However, the interesting thing is the sudden range nerf that nobody really ever thought to notice. As mentioned above, the range on handheld is 50-80. In the 1940’s, the range of a tank mounted flamethrower was reaching 100m. So that 23.5m range at M3 is quite sad. The futuristic Tanki is no match for 1942 England. Tanki’s Pseudo Science We all know the description behind the Firebird. Short ranges only, and it fires napalm. Napalm burns at a temperature between 800-1,200 Celsius, (1,500-2,200F). Under the presumption that the tanks are made of steel, as most tanks are, It has a melting temperature of 1370 Celsius. That means that Napalm you insist on firing is barely warming the tank, not enough to cause the Afterburn damage we all hate. What is more likely used is Thermite. Burning at thousands of degrees, it would make short work of that steel chassis. However, it would not be enough to melt the tank, it would cause the overheat and Afterburn we all love to hate. It is possible that M0-M1 uses napalm, considering M0-M1 tanks just are not that great, and presumably have worse materials. But beyond that, they need to make the upgrade to Thermite. This would mean, however, that the small fuel tank in M3 might actually work. But that tank is still really small, and I might be stretching it a little. Another popular use of Firebird is defrosting. Heating up the tank to remove the effects of freeze completely. However, using the therminite fire, it would be causing damage. This also means that defrosting a tank would actually do more damage, as the extreme and rapid change in temperatures and expansion would cause a cracking and breaking of steel. An interesting fact, considering that you might actually want to stay frozen with this mechanic in mind. However, that would make way to overpowered, so I will let that machinic pass. But think about it the next time you go to defrost your friends tank. You are actually hurting the tank. Conclusion So who would’ve thought that 1940’s would make a better ranged flamethrower than tanki. And that tanki does not understand the temperature of flamethrowers (normally around 80) makes a difference. But aside from those facts, the Firebird is fairly accurate, between design, fuel capacity and use. However, most of these things can be overlooked due to the fact of Tanki is a game. And let’s admit that Thermite does not sound as cool as napalm, and if Firebird had a 100m range, that is just insane. It would be like the old days of yore hacking and using an OP firebird. It would be no fun. So while it is fun to investigate the science and possible pseudoscience(next time, I promise), most of it can be ignored due to the fact that making a game as balanced and appealing as tanki is hard.

prognosticate

Self recognizing nerd, who is not popular, and has a few actual friends. And who loves science, but hates chem, loves history, but hates AP US History (I really enjoy war history, we only focus socio-political movements and ideas), who loves math but fails at it, loves to read, but hates many of the school assigned readings (except shakespeare and Frankenstein). And the one who hates any sort of writing, and has a writing topic, 10-15 articles on the off topic section, a creativity writing page, and is leading or lead 2 different writing groups. Needless to say, I am an enigma.

Buster Sword. Why? One word.

5'8"

I was there when it first started.

I look forward to the finished product.

He is from Malta. What happened to the amateur writing sub section in the forum?

Is this the only one of 52.5, or will the other contests be a part of this?

From my page; Science Behind Firebird Firebird: One of the strongest turrets in the game. Unless you have a good paint, your best strategy is to stay away. It is based on the real life flamethrower(obviously), however, tanki is known to insert their own pseudo-science behind actual real life weaponry to create their new turrets. Physics of Flamethrowers: Portable, man held flamethrowers actually have a surprisingly effective range of about 50-80 meters, but it is sadly lacking compared to other weapons of the time. And vehicle mounted flamethrowers (yes, they are real), have an even greater range. It is a straight line of liquid flame, making it fairly easy to control. However, the limited range makes usage difficult, and fairly obvious when firing. Hand help flamethrowers actually have a greater range than “M4” which has a range of 25 meters. Contrary to popular belief, hitting the fuel tank of a flamethrower would not cause the fuel to explode in flame. However, it is pressurized so that if it is punctured, the force would be great, but survivable. Tanki’s Flamethrower: The American and British used a tank mounted flamethrower (fun fact: One of the tanks the British used for this was the wasp). However, the tanki firebird is much more refined. At M3, it looks almost too clean to be real. However, it is probably the most realistic looking. Except for the tiny fuel pack, which would probably last only 3-4 seconds, not seven. And the cone shape of the flame is not actually accurate, it would be more of a straight line. Does it make a difference though? No, not really, the cone looks better. However, the interesting thing is the sudden range nerf that nobody really ever thought to notice. As mentioned above, the range on handheld is 50-80. In the 1940’s, the range of a tank mounted flamethrower was reaching 100m. So that 23.5m range at M3 is quite sad. The futuristic Tanki is no match for 1942 England. Tanki’s Pseudo Science We all know the description behind the Firebird. Short ranges only, and it fires napalm. Napalm burns at a temperature between 800-1,200 Celsius, (1,500-2,200F). Under the presumption that the tanks are made of steel, as most tanks are, It has a melting temperature of 1370 Celsius. That means that Napalm you insist on firing is barely warming the tank, not enough to cause the Afterburn damage we all hate. What is more likely used is Thermite. Burning at thousands of degrees, it would make short work of that steel chassis. However, it would not be enough to melt the tank, it would cause the overheat and Afterburn we all love to hate. It is possible that M0-M1 uses napalm, considering M0-M1 tanks just are not that great, and presumably have worse materials. But beyond that, they need to make the upgrade to Thermite. This would mean, however, that the small fuel tank in M3 might actually work. But that tank is still really small, and I might be stretching it a little. Another popular use of Firebird is defrosting. Heating up the tank to remove the effects of freeze completely. However, using the therminite fire, it would be causing damage. This also means that defrosting a tank would actually do more damage, as the extreme and rapid change in temperatures and expansion would cause a cracking and breaking of steel. An interesting fact, considering that you might actually want to stay frozen with this mechanic in mind. However, that would make way to overpowered, so I will let that machinic pass. But think about it the next time you go to defrost your friends tank. You are actually hurting the tank. Conclusion So who would’ve thought that 1940’s would make a better ranged flamethrower than tanki. And that tanki does not understand the temperature of flamethrowers (normally around 80) makes a difference. But aside from those facts, the Firebird is fairly accurate, between design, fuel capacity and use. However, most of these things can be overlooked due to the fact of Tanki is a game. And let’s admit that Thermite does not sound as cool as napalm, and if Firebird had a 100m range, that is just insane. It would be like the old days of yore hacking and using an OP firebird. It would be no fun. So while it is fun to investigate the science and possible pseudoscience(next time, I promise), most of it can be ignored due to the fact that making a game as balanced and appealing as tanki is hard.

Note to all writers: Please PM me or any editor BEFORE posting here to check for quality and editing. Thank you.

AAAAAAWWWWW HHHHHHEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLL NO. I have seen your writing. No way.

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They are funny and well written. TPBM has to listen to 1D.

Fake drink and pour it away. TPBM approaches a black hole and is sucked into the event horizon.

You don't know me irl. You simply see what I want you to see.

No, just egotistical. Me, strange, cynical, sarcastic, somewhat moody, and most of all... Unlikeable. (from my point of view.)

This took way too long, but here it is. Firebird: One of the strongest turrets in the game. Unless you have a good paint, your best strategy is to stay away. It is based on the real life flamethrower(obviously), however, tanki is known to insert their own pseudo-science behind actual real life weaponry to create their new turrets. Physics of Flamethrowers: Portable, man held flamethrowers actually have a surprisingly effective range of about 50-80 meters, but it is sadly lacking compared to other weapons of the time. And vehicle mounted flamethrowers (yes, they are real), have an even greater range. It is a straight line of liquid flame, making it fairly easy to control. However, the limited range makes usage difficult, and fairly obvious when firing. Hand help flamethrowers actually have a greater range than “M4” which has a range of 25 meters. Contrary to popular belief, hitting the fuel tank of a flamethrower would not cause the fuel to explode in flame. However, it is pressurized so that if it is punctured, the force would be great, but survivable. Tanki’s Flamethrower: The American and British used a tank mounted flamethrower (fun fact: One of the tanks the British used for this was the wasp). However, the tanki firebird is much more refined. At M3, it looks almost too clean to be real. However, it is probably the most realistic looking. Except for the tiny fuel pack, which would probably last only 3-4 seconds, not seven. And the cone shape of the flame is not actually accurate, it would be more of a straight line. Does it make a difference though? No, not really, the cone looks better. However, the interesting thing is the sudden range nerf that nobody really ever thought to notice. As mentioned above, the range on handheld is 50-80. In the 1940’s, the range of a tank mounted flamethrower was reaching 100m. So that 23.5m range at M3 is quite sad. The futuristic Tanki is no match for 1942 England. Tanki’s Pseudo Science We all know the description behind the Firebird. Short ranges only, and it fires napalm. Napalm burns at a temperature between 800-1,200 Celsius, (1,500-2,200F). Under the presumption that the tanks are made of steel, as most tanks are, It has a melting temperature of 1370 Celsius. That means that Napalm you insist on firing is barely warming the tank, not enough to cause the Afterburn damage we all hate. What is more likely used is Thermite. Burning at thousands of degrees, it would make short work of that steel chassis. However, it would not be enough to melt the tank, it would cause the overheat and Afterburn we all love to hate. It is possible that M0-M1 uses napalm, considering M0-M1 tanks just are not that great, and presumably have worse materials. But beyond that, they need to make the upgrade to Thermite. This would mean, however, that the small fuel tank in M3 might actually work. But that tank is still really small, and I might be stretching it a little. Another popular use of Firebird is defrosting. Heating up the tank to remove the effects of freeze completely. However, using the therminite fire, it would be causing damage. This also means that defrosting a tank would actually do more damage, as the extreme and rapid change in temperatures and expansion would cause a cracking and breaking of steel. An interesting fact, considering that you might actually want to stay frozen with this mechanic in mind. However, that would make way to overpowered, so I will let that machinic pass. But think about it the next time you go to defrost your friends tank. You are actually hurting the tank. Conclusion So who would’ve thought that 1940’s would make a better ranged flamethrower than tanki. And that tanki does not understand the temperature of flamethrowers (normally around 80) makes a difference. But aside from those facts, the Firebird is fairly accurate, between design, fuel capacity and use. However, most of these things can be overlooked due to the fact of Tanki is a game. And let’s admit that Thermite does not sound as cool as napalm, and if Firebird had a 100m range, that is just insane. It would be like the old days of yore hacking and using an OP firebird. It would be no fun. So while it is fun to investigate the science and possible pseudoscience(next time, I promise), most of it can be ignored due to the fact that making a game as balanced and appealing as tanki is hard.

Thx Lham.

Nope. Unknown guy.

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