guide [Issue 10] Crystal Drops - The Guide for Crystal Getting Tankmen

[Ranger7 75]

Crystal Drops - The Guide for Getting Crystals




Hello fellow tankmen. I am here to tell you a little about crystal drops, and a few tips, suggested maps, and things not to do. Don't worry, I do not think this will increase the already high number of "Crystal Campers." At least, I certainly hope not. As many tankmen well know, it is destroying tanks that raises the fund, and increases the amount of drops. Without fighting tanks, there are no crystals dropping.

What not to do




As most of you hopefully know, waiting in the tunnel under Iran or some such place is one of the most dreadful things to do, both for yourself, and for others. Rule number one for gathering crystal drops - don't let it interfere with your ability to get kills. Simply put, without experience, crystals are relatively useless. And really, who wants to spend hard earned crystals on experience. Another dreadful thing to do is to block other tankmen who want to play, simply because you want to gather crystal boxes. Really, that is just rude. And especially rude when you are on the ramp in Silence II, where there is no way to get around a greedy tankman who wishes to get all the crystals himself. It is OK if you miss one box. It is really hard not to stress the importance of this. As some of you may know, the "10" on the boxes make them look like they are really worth more than before. Probably, if Tanki took off the 10, several tankmen would stop fighting for them. Really, they are only worth about 1 crystal. Most tankmen did not gather all the crystal boxes with 1 crystal on the sides of the box. (Excluding, of course, tankmen who make it only by gathering these boxes. This is another thing not to do.) No matter how many crystals there are in the box, unless it is over 500, (new currency), it isn't worth very much, and probably should not be dived for.

What should I do if I am lower than Warrant Officer 5?




Crystal drops are a quick way to get crystals down below Warrent Officer 5, and sometimes even up to First LT. Instead of just camping for crystals, fight a little for them. Kill two or three tanks for every box. I would not recommend playing CTF games though, since they require you to get the flag. Though this is really fun, it isn't as effective for getting crystals at these ranks. Especially because it is harder to assault the defenders with lower speed, since you will not be able to get a fast enough tank to get the flag until around First LT. Play DMs and TDMs. Both of these are good choices, because you do not have to worry about moving away from the drop areas to be effective. Take for example Farm. Since the crystals drop in the middle of the map, you can work on getting kills, AND gathering crystals. Just be careful - the center of the map is also the only entry into the enemy base, and some tankmen like to enter there. Be careful not to block your team. Crystals also drop in your own base. Instead of running around and gathering these, pick a medium tank and a medium range gun and kill some tanks at that range. That way, you can both be first (if you try hard enough, and pick the right ranks to play against) and you can also gather a few crystals on the way. This is the best way to play games if you are lower than Warrent Officer 5. Crystal drops are really the main way to get crystals, because the fund does not move up as fast as it does above Warrent Officer 5.

What if I am between Third Lieutenant and Major?



Once you get up to the higher ranks, and especially once you are in the Lieutenants, you will see that the fund increases better. You will be able to purchase M2 Hornet, which is a good flag-grabbing tank. However, you will not be able to upgrade your more healthy tanks until higher ranks, unless you buy Hunter or Dictator. Otherwise, it is probably best now to stay away from DM and TDMs. The simple reason is this - you just will not have the upgrades to compete on that level until you are about Lieutenant Colonel. However, if you do get these upgrades, you will probably see a lot of Hornets in these game-modes, and you can be very effective if you are the only Hunter or Dictator M2. However, it is best just to wait. These tanks are not available for upgrade to M3 until Field Marshal and Generalissimo. If you are fine with that - go right ahead. However, as to getting crystals, just be flexible. If the fund isn't how you like it, grab a few out of your way. Otherwise, it is probably better to begin focusing more on the game than the drops. The drops still are important, and so it still might be effective to gather a few extra ones, but overall, the fund is going to be a better way to get crystals now.

What if I am between Lieutenant Colonel and Marshal?



Here, the fund will increase a little better, but still, drops will be an important "side dish." Though there is a slight decrease in them, they are a quick way to gather crystals. However, funds will just be increasing, and the "main course" will only get better from here. Drops will still be a good way to get a few extra crystals, but I think that past Major, your funds will be a much better way to get your crystals. Some games might take a little while to actually earn over 700 crystals by the fund, but, if you add a few extra crystals from the drops you picked up on your way to the flag, or whatever, you get a good amount. One other thing to remember - because M3 sets will now be available for purchase, you can now spend some of your saved crystals on the M3s you have chosen to buy. Though some good combos are not purchasable till later, this will get you off to a good start, and will set you well on your way to Generalissimo. However, one thing to remember, now that you probably have at least one M3, you probably want to exploit its strengths as much as possible, by playing games that fit your weapon's style.

What if I am between Field Marshal and Generalissimo?




Here, the main way of getting crystals will definitely be grabbing the fund. However, as the fund will increase, so will drops. Though you probably shouldn't focus on drops, grabbing two or three bunched together every now and then can have a good effect on your income. Focusing on these, however, is not a good idea. Since you can get most (if not all) equipment, it will probably be best to use these to do what they are meant for - win games. Admittedly, drops will still be tempting. However, picking up drops shouldn't take away from your getting points, since that will only hinder you. One important difference between the lower ranks and these higher ranks - there is a much increased chance of seeing a gold box. Gold boxes are a little exception to our rule "don't let it take away from your getting points." It isn't a problem to go for the gold box, everybody does. Once one falls in the battle, however, there probably won't be another soon after, so you will definitely not be defined as a "mult" if you go for the gold.

The Gold Box



The gold box really is the most looked-for drop that Tanki has developed. If you see one, you will probably run like crazy straight towards it. The gold has been a subject of controversy, however. Once, it was dropped at the 700 fund. However, this had a double effect. One problem with it was that gold box hunters would go into a game just for the gold. As you can imagine, this was not fun for everyone who was busy playing. So, Tanki changed this, and made it drop at random times. This was better for the game playing tankmen, since it allowed them to have a chance at getting the box, and also a much better chance of them having fun. The gold hunters, though, weren't happy. However, since the update is here to stay, I think I should mention a few words on golds before I conclude. Golds, unlike normal crystal boxes, are to be dived for at once, as soon as they drop. If possible, it is recommended to "full drug," or to use all your supplies that you can to grab it. It is worth it. As mentioned above, you probably won't be considered a "mult" for diving for it. However, don't stay in the spot that it drops, and you won't be disappointed. It doesn't drop very much, and it is best just to play the game, and hope you get lucky.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this article. You should find the advice given in this little guide to suit your rank, but if you have anything else you would like to say about crystal drops, please do so.

[Raphael2 3,263]

Nice, Nice..

[hogree 4,179]

Enjoyed reading it - respect

[DoubleSh0t 131]

Thanks!!

[robotbeep 22]

great

[sakibsakib 0]

nice

[Royalworld 1,269]

Still the battle fund must be increased -_-

Nice effort to write this article

[MrJudge 1]

Enjoyed reading it - respect

+1

also very educating for the new users! wel done!

Edited April 4, 2013 by MrJudge

[canucks1 11]

good advice :D

[Scribo 167]

[Psycho 586]

I got a gold yesterday i missed like 3 cause my silly wasp flipped and i can't use well but m2 here i come

[ahmx 5]

Good job ranger ;)

[xxElyxx 275]

Nice :)

[DanTheKiller1 2,889]

Very nice article,well done;)

I`m a bit angry...why?I played this game for more than 1 year and i collected only 3 gold boxes:(

[JonathanBernatowicz 119]

 

I played this game for more than 1 year

You played this game for MORE than 1 year and you're only Warrant Officer 2? I've only played this game for about a half year and if you combine my accounts I'm about Second Lieutenant. And don't tell me you "don't have a lot of time", I don't either, about an hour every two days and only use 30 minutes on Tanki!

[r_Firingsniper0 1,215]

An announcement for newbies,

The crystal boxes are difficult to get in Moon Silence, since you will "float"in the air.

[Turpz 18]

Cool Topic!

Edited April 13, 2013 by Turpz

[boyice 18]

NICE,nice,nice.nice

[r_TheMostWanted0 3]

Field Marshal-Generalissimo have a hard way to get crystals, because you wrote crystals are from battles...usually it´s hard to win and you need lots of drugs (crystals :rolleyes: )...I prefer defending flag in a position where crystals fall :P

 

But really good article :)

Edited April 13, 2013 by r_TheMostWanted0

[GoldRock 6,165]

 

You played this game for MORE than 1 year and you're only Warrant Officer 2? I've only played this game for about a half year and if you combine my accounts I'm about Second Lieutenant. And don't tell me you "don't have a lot of time", I don't either, about an hour every two days and only use 30 minutes on Tanki!

 

I've been playing for one and a half years... 30 minutes every two days is a lot more than some of us can manage -_-

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

People are diving for crystals again after the update lol

[agus21122 0]

[williew 1,999]

Ive enjoy it.. great !

[Scientist 4,224]

Nice ^_^

[r_TRUNKS2853450 14]

+1 This is usefull for newbies