My suspicion (before the recent updates)... is it's another perk for "buyers". All kits available in store? Another way for them to save more money. Sale on? throw in some cash and get the kit they want with extra discount. Everyone else... luck of the draw. Now..? I guess a few might switch their target, but with no extra incentive like deeper discount on sale day, I don't see it happening often. I really think it actually will back-fire on "balancing".

Unfortunately because everyone forced to do missions in "normal battles" there will be more of a mixture of ranks. So Gismos with M3-M4s could have many Brigadiers on their teams with M2s. You think the Brigadiers want that? And they widened the rank-brackets at lower levels, so equipment disparity will exist there too.

Are you saying you received an extra discount on hull and turret when you bought the kit? Thought the sales were on separate days... In any event, you lucked out in getting your kit 1) just before they changed the rules (any inside info there? ;) ) and 2) it was in garage when sale was on. (maybe someone can explain to us why there are rotations... as we can't all be as lucky as you were). saving crystals aside, the stars seemed to align for you.

Thing is... it's an Arcade (action) game, not a role-playing game. No one wants to play a dedicated healer. Else everyone would buy the alteration (I had a hard time typing that - threw up in my mouth a little <_< ) I don't think many isida players have wasted crystals bought that alteration.

Don't use Firebird... but... with alteration equipped, how much damage does Firebird do in 3 seconds? I'm guessing A LOT. Also, don't forget - if you can equip DD on Isida, defender can equip DA. On a Titan with Isida protection even harder.

Why? It's a turret in a tank game. If it can't attack successfully in any mode, then it's useless. Isida has cons... 1) Has to be close to enemy 2) Can only damage 1 tank at a time 3) Runs out of juice in 5 seconds 4) No special attack like afterburn/splash/freezing What if few team battles going on? What does Isida do? What if your on a team with a bunch of hornets? About to start healing them and bam! They die. No xp/crystals.

Hold the phone... is your Icon up-to-date? Lt-General? What rank now is able to purchase M3s?

Taking into account frequency of Protections should not be a factor in considering buffing a turret. Those facing Thunder without protection then will find it OP. Balance gone.

Sorry - my dyslexia kicked in. read "good too" as "too good". My bad,

It's certainly a tough nut to crack. But then, that's why good strategy pays off. If you are healing each other then it's hard to heal the Titan above you as well. The juice eventually runs out. Opponents needed better strategy... if a firebird or freeze were attacking Titan as Magnum raining down shells it becomes easier. Not easy. Easier. And yes, Isidas are very important in non-supply battles.

Every turret should have potential to be top of battle in DM. Every turret, including Isida. Many factors contribute to possibility... Opponents / Protection / MUs / Supplies / Skills / Map I've used Isida a lot and consider myself half-decent in it's usage. I've placed top, middle and bottom of DMs since last update. It's no guarantee of success.

TBC had 7 kills and 35 deaths with a high score. Pretty sure healing was involved. ;) Hmmm... that was before update... However, with a 5-second attack, it's either healing or attacking. And the isida-Polygon example was that of healing.

This vision is so sad I laughed and cried at same time. Unfortunately, I think you are correct.

The magnums should have been aiming for the Tunnel - not the Titan. B) I had 36% Fire protection, not sure about team-mate. Lots of drugging and those Firebirds just killed so fast. Especially when three hit the only CP at same time.

I can't argue with that. ;)

Thunder & Striker similar... so first consider them vs hammer. Hammer excels at shorter range while the others at mid-long range (they have self-damage handicap at short range). So depends on how you play and what maps... small maps, flag stealing? hammer might be better. larger maps, or defensive/mid-field support? Thunder or Striker might be better.

And if they don't find a way to counter (cough Magnum cough) then that's what happens. Rock-Paper-Scissors. Love it when teams complain about certain turrets because they don't have one. Met a team with 3-4 Firebirds with alteration equipped. We had at least 2 Isidas. And lost, even though we had a lead when they joined.

That we can't do missions in Pro-battles likely...

Nah. The 5-second attack was too short. Anyone with resistance would survive it's attack and kill it while it recharged. How was it too good? Your 35 deaths kind of contradict that. You had a high score because you were using it well. Just like many shafts in Highways. They excel in certain environments, but also takes proper use to get the score. Or Titans in Ping-Pong.

Wait until you can no longer select a Battle in a sever. Your only choice (to do missions = regular battles) will be the Battle-Button :blink:

This would be ridiculous. Need to collect repair boxes? Probably end up in Noise (on blue) and never collect. Need 90 kills? End up in Kunger where everyone spread far apart (and the tanker has... Freeze as only M3) Taking away all choices, including maps and battles is just horrible. You will lose even more players. Can't see anyone recommending the game

It's rock-paper-scissors with no-supply battles. You have no default healing. So team with healing has a HUGE advantage. Get someone on your team to switch to isida. No different from playing highways without a shaft. Not many teams do well in highways without a shaft.

There is no legitimate reason for having such wide rank brackets. The lower ranks have hardly any chance to complete their missions. The cons far out-weigh any pros someone might try to justify it with.

On some maps (Serpuhov, Rio) shafts can target spawn points. We don't get to choose where we spawn.

Are you going to factor in the difficulty of those missions? Someone gets a lot of "collect __ boxes"... should they get equal reward to those who "kill 90 enemies" at end of week? OR... what about the Super Missions. Takes a long time to complete. Should they be punished because they can't complete those each day?