Thanks for the responses everyone — I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives. Just to clarify something: I’m not arguing that Magnum must be added to Tanki Classic, nor that it belongs in the 2009–2013 era. I fully understand why many players dislike it, and I’m not trying to override anyone’s nostalgia or preferred cutoff year. My post was simply meant to explain why Magnum is nostalgic for some mid‑era players (2015–2018), and why its physics and mechanics feel closer to classic gameplay compared to other modern turrets. I wasn’t claiming it was universally iconic or universally loved — only that it shaped the experience for a certain segment of players, myself included. I also wasn’t suggesting it should be part of the launch roster. My point was that if Tanki Classic ever expands post‑launch, Magnum is one of the few modern turrets that could fit the older physics without drones, modules, or augments. I respect that many of you have different experiences with Magnum, especially those who played long before it existed. Your nostalgia is just as valid as mine — Tanki spans many eras, and each group remembers different things. Thanks again for the discussion. I’m not here to argue or push anything — just to share a perspective from a different timeframe of the game’s history.

I’d like to present a constructive, nostalgia‑focused proposal about Magnum and its potential place in Tanki Classic. This isn’t a demand or complaint — just a clear explanation of why Magnum is important to many mid‑era players and why its inclusion would make Classic feel more complete for a large part of the community. Magnum was released in 2017, which is just outside the confirmed Classic window of 2009–2016. However, Magnum was part of the same gameplay philosophy, physics, pacing, and map identity that defined the mid‑era of Tanki. It didn’t rely on drones, modules, augments, or modern mechanics. It used the same Flash‑era physics and fit naturally into the classic turret ecosystem. For many players who were active between 2015–2018, Magnum is a major part of their Tanki nostalgia. Even players who didn’t main Magnum still remember how it shaped map flow, mid‑range duels, prediction arcs, and splash geometry. It was controversial, but it was also iconic — a turret that defined an entire era of gameplay. I fully understand that Tanki Classic is focused on the 2009–2016 timeline. This proposal isn’t asking to break that identity. Instead, it’s suggesting that Magnum could be considered as post‑launch content, if the community expresses interest and if it fits the developers’ vision for Classic’s future. Magnum is the only turret outside the Classic window that still feels like it belongs within Classic’s physics and gameplay identity. If the team ever decides to expand Classic beyond the initial roster, Magnum would be a strong candidate for consideration. Thank you for reading this proposal. I appreciate the work being done on Tanki Classic and hope this suggestion can contribute positively to future discussions.