Let's Discuss Viking!

[wolverine848 13,097]

Reason for what? The stat switch last year?

"And even though there was a reason behind this,"

 

I'm curious what the specific reason for the switch was.  No real explanation.

[DieselPlatinum 5,121]

"And even though there was a reason behind this,"

 

I'm curious what the specific reason for the switch was.  No real explanation.

Honestly, I'm about as curious of the reason as you are. I honestly think they did it for no reason, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

[ghost-guns 1,486]

So back in October 2016, there was a rebalance update that occurred that basically switched the stats of viking and hunter. And even though there was a reason behind this, I don't see the need for such drastic changes.

 

Due to the fact that Viking is slightly longer and wider than hunter, doesn't mean it should be based on realism. For a Viking, the weight is most concerning since its easier to hit its corners than a hunters corners.

 

So my proposal is not to switch back the stats but instead to do the following changes:

 

--	Top Speed	Weight	Power
M0	7.3	1600	1050
M1	7.71	2050	1200
M2	8.12	2595	1465
M3	8.31	2850	1600
M4	8.65	3100	1800

 

I think this change might be necessary in order to prevent Viking from being considered a light hull.

 

So back in October 2016, there was a rebalance update that occurred that basically switched the stats of viking and hunter. And even though there was a reason behind this, I don't see the need for such drastic changes.

 

Due to the fact that Viking is slightly longer and wider than hunter, doesn't mean it should be based on realism. For a Viking, the weight is most concerning since its easier to hit its corners than a hunters corners.

 

So my proposal is not to switch back the stats but instead to do the following changes:

 

--	Top Speed	Weight	Power
M0	7.3	1600	1050
M1	7.71	2050	1200
M2	8.12	2595	1465
M3	8.31	2850	1600
M4	8.65	3100	1800

 

I think this change might be necessary in order to prevent Viking from being considered a light hull.

Yes. Viking handles slightly better when you get close to M4 but perhaps more weight would add some much needed stability.

[DieselPlatinum 5,121]

Yes. Viking handles slightly better when you get close to M4 but perhaps more weight would add some much needed stability.

You quoted my monster sized post twice. :P

 

But anyway, I do think a good amount of weight and power can help with stability and pushing power.

[omarhero1 401]

I just came back to Tanki after being off for over 4 months to surprisngly find that my Viking M4 has turned into a light hull !!! What the heck happened to its noticeable stability and vast weight ?? Ricos literally knock my aim off like a puppet

[sorenson_2015 26]

I just came back to Tanki after being off for over 4 months to surprisngly find that my Viking M4 has turned into a light hull !!! What the heck happened to its noticeable stability and vast weight ?? Ricos literally knock my aim off like a puppet

 Viking noticeable stability and vast weight was given to hunter.

[omarhero1 401]

Viking noticeable stability and vast weight was given to hunter.

In favor of what ? Are they prcatically the same now? Or viking was boosted in terms of something else?

[sorenson_2015 26]

In favor of what ? Are they prcatically the same now? Or viking was boosted in terms of something else?

Basically, Viking gets the an increase in speed and a decrease in stability while hunter gets an increase in stability and a decrease in speed.

Edited July 28, 2017 by sorenson_2015

[omarhero1 401]

Basically, Viking gets the an increase in speed and a decrease in stability while hunter gets an increase in stability and a decrease in speed.

So Viking is faster than Hunter now, thats weird Lol

Cause It used to be the other way around in the past.

[player_03 90]

So Viking is faster than Hunter now, thats weird Lol

Cause It used to be the other way around in the past.

The two hulls basically switched stats.

[DieselPlatinum 5,121]

So Viking is faster than Hunter now, thats weird Lol

Cause It used to be the other way around in the past.

It's been that way since October 2016.

[saeedm007 0]

In my opinion viking is best with smokey in space, no doubt about it. but thats just my kind of playing style! so quote this and reply back to me and tell me what you guys' best combo with viking is! and dont just include turret and hull, i wanna know what paints and modules u guys like to use with it too!

[SprayGround 2,851]

In my opinion viking is best with smokey in space, no doubt about it. but thats just my kind of playing style! so quote this and reply back to me and tell me what you guys' best combo with viking is! and dont just include turret and hull, i wanna know what paints and modules u guys like to use with it too!

I prefer Twins/Viking or Magnum/Viking, and I agree, I used to play alot with Smoky/Viking, but now my smoky feels underpowered so not using it. But viking I always use, it's best hull imo. :P

[wolverine848 13,097]

#bringbackitsstabilityforsmokyusers

[DieselPlatinum 5,121]

#bringbackitsstabilityforsmokyusers

Actually you said it wrong. It should be written like this:

 

#returnthestabilityforeveryonethatusessmoky,thunder,hammer,shaft,railgun,andmaybeevenvulcan.

 

#letstrikeruserstryitoutwithstriker.

[ghost-guns 1,486]

I've been waiting patiently for another MU sale. I've upgraded viking all the way now and I can't say it was worth it. As I've repeated time and time again, the power of supplies far outstrips upgrades or indeed hull modifications. This final step is simply for me to say I have an "M4". No way would I pay full price for it.

 

[wolverine848 13,097]

I've been waiting patiently for another MU sale. I've upgraded viking all the way now and I can't say it was worth it. As I've repeated time and time again, the power of supplies far outstrips upgrades or indeed hull modifications. This final step is simply for me to say I have an "M4". No way would I pay full price for it.

 

I'd wait to find out what the new OverDrive modules will be for hulls before spending a fortune on MUs... what if you don't like the OD given to the hulls you upgraded a lot. :unsure:

[Germanwarrior1 16]

I'd wait to find out what the new OverDrive modules will be for hulls before spending a fortune on MUs... what if you don't like the OD given to the hulls you upgraded a lot. :unsure:

 

 I wish they would tell us which hull is getting which Overdrive, it's been over two months now since the announcement. I use Viking too so I hope it gets the all powerups or unlimitted ammo.

[intestinito 335]

Viking is perfect with Ricochet or Twins, both are fine for me  :P  ;)

[Germanwarrior1 16]

Viking is perfect with Ricochet or Twins, both are fine for me  :P  ;)

Viking and Ricochet is my main combo too, can't go wrong with it.

[ghost-guns 1,486]

I'd wait to find out what the new OverDrive modules will be for hulls before spending a fortune on MUs... what if you don't like the OD given to the hulls you upgraded a lot. :unsure:

I don't care :) . I mostly play PRO battles now with supplies turned off. I feel like I've completed the game so I don't really care what they introduce anymore, I just want to log in and have a fun game every now and again.

[ghost-guns 1,486]

Viking and Ricochet is my main combo too, can't go wrong with it.

Until you bump into titan / mammoth M4 with an isida healing it and your clip runs out...

[I-Hate-Druggers 192]

Why is this hull so popular? Hunter is easily better in stats and playstyle.

[player_03 90]

Why is this hull so popular? Hunter is easily better in stats and playstyle.

Because so many people bought it when it was better than hunter and they're not buyers so they can't afford a new hull

[Germanwarrior1 16]

Why is this hull so popular? Hunter is easily better in stats and playstyle.

 

 How is Hunter better in stats? It has more weight and power but Viking has more speed which makes it more effective with shorter mid-range guns like Ricochet.