Other [Issue 10] Best of Tanki- Community

[SakuraVisions 120]

The Best of Tanki- Community

Introduction

Hey guys, ShadowVisions here. I apologize for the lack of content on my end from last issue and thank everyone for the support they gave me. I’m feeling much better now and ready to get back into the swing of things! This relatively short article is going to be an argumentative piece for this issue’s theme of the “Best of Tanki”. I quickly leapt on the first thing that came to my mind as something quite obvious, and you’ll see why.

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Imagine Tanki as we know it today. Well supported, good gameplay, many maps, a plethora of weapons and tanks to choose from and fight in battles. Then add to it whatever you want. More weapons, maps, heck, even a million crystals free. Sounds like a paradise, am I right? Wrong, because the catch is- there’s no players or members of the game, it’s just you and the game. Still sounds good? Maybe to some.

But then, what does that mean? Who cares if it’s just me? Well, there would be no battles and nobody to fight. No teams. No clans. No forum. No blog, no cybersport, no newspaper, staff, you name it. Nothing. Think of all your friends made in the game, your clanmates if you have some, your rivals and your role models. Poof, gone. On a larger scale, it doesn’t matter what the game is like if nobody plays it! It would just be you, a single lonely tank, driving around in whatever maps you want. The core concept of Tanki is ruined.

You could argue that gameplay is the most important and best aspect of the game, and that community is unrelated because “it’s not part of the game”, but honestly without the community there is no such thing as gameplay, as there’s no one to fight. You could argue that the development or simplicity of the game makes it at its peak. They all submit to the same downfall: useless unless they're a community to enjoy it.

Throughout the last few years there have been countless contests, events, challenges, prizes, suggestions, you name it created for the community and partly by the community. The English section of the game is much further today than anyone could imagine it would be several years ago. Tanki is not only a fast paced, enjoyable game but also a platform for player interaction and a medium to make new friends across the world. I certainly have, how about you? That's what makes the community so great and in my opinion the best part of Tanki. Without others I would imagine the game wouldn't be so thrilling as it is fighting along other people you can trust to fight by your side.

Perhaps contrary to popular belief, the community has a strong influence on the development of the game. Suggestions are and have been listened to, and player support is a necessity for the success of any multiplayer game. Not to mention, without the community Tanki wouldn't even exist. Hosting such a large game costs money, and a large part of it is funded by players who buy crystals for the game. Players that are part of the Tanki community. If you're still thinking the game could run without the support of the players, just think about it some more, because the community is central to the development and sustenance of the game, holding vital importance.

That's my argument for why the best and most important part of Tanki is the community. Thanks for reading and again for your support, and I'll see you all on the battlefield!

Edited September 26, 2017 by Hexed

[Raphael2 3,263]

Then I'm prout to be in the community.

:D

[hogree 4,179]

Nice persuasive article Visi, lookin' forward to more next issue.

[SharpRaZzor 377]

I'm glad you're feeling better

[MrJudge 1]

nice article :)

Edited April 4, 2013 by MrJudge

[MONKBLOB 33]

Nice, with you all the way :P

Edited April 4, 2013 by MONKBLOB

[jazz20 1,181]

the best and most important part of Tanki is the community.

:wub:  :wub: He's right you know