Review [Issue 17] Parkour - not just a hobby

[Ilia.ArchangeI 6,785]

 

Tanki Online has many diverse game modes, and today we will talk about the so-called "Parkour" mode.

Actually the word "parkour" (l'art du déplacement - the art of movement) means being able to quickly and efficiently overcome obstacles in a given environment, using only your bodies and your surroundings to propel yourself. In Tanki Online, however, "parkour" usually refers to "conquering any given height" within a map - buildings and other high points and secret rooms. Yes, some maps contain secret rooms - hidden places on the map, which are only accessible with parkour.

For classic parkour, players usually use the Dictator, Hornet, Railgun and Ricochet. For non-standard parkour, players use the Mammoth, Titan, Firebird, Isida, Freeze - the turrets with no recoil.

 

Among the well-known "parkourists", we would like to pay special attention to (a.k.a ) and @uarabeymartirosyan - genius parkourists. Most of their tricks were performed on their alt accounts, which proves their professionalism once again. invented many ways of conquering heights - many people still use his techniques.

Of course we must mention the team of independent parkourists - "Tanki Online Tutorials". The team is quite young, but they have released many guides on the subject. They film two different types of lessons - easy parkour (closed battles with other members of the team), and tactical parkour (public battles with regular players and games full of live obstacles and peril). Their tutorials are frequently published on the Russian News site, and will be published in our Newspaper as well.

Now lets turn to the various methods of conquering maps.

The first method is called "swinging" - it's very easy.

A Dictator or Hornet climbs on another Dictator or Hornet (it's not important which). Now they move to the very edge of a map. When they are ready, the upper tank must drive forward and shoot backwards, while the lower one simultaneously shoots at the higher one, and then falls over the edge. (The lower tank doesn't have to drive) If you view the video below, you will get a better idea.

 

The second method is called "mining".

A mine is planted on the edge of a ramp/ledge (by the Hornet or a third tank). The Hornet climbs on top of a Dictator, which proceeds to drive on top of the mine, without dying (double armour). While the mine is exploding, the Hornet must accelerate. If needed, either the Dictator or Hornet may shoot (depending on the effect you want to achieve).
 

 

These are the two basic methods.

Aside from the aforementioned popular parkour, there is another style called "sync" - this consists of jumps off bridges and other ledges, performed by two or more tanks at the exact same time, shooting in the exact same direction.

In conclusion, two videos are presented to show you some examples of what you have just read:

Grab a box of popcorn, and enjoy the show.
 

http://youtu.be/llFdvj-9k0Y

 

http://youtu.be/o3X5Oy_d-6E

 

P.S. Organize teams, practice, try new things. It's possible that in the distant future there will be team parkour tournaments ;)

 

Edited July 31, 2017 by Hexed

[GoldRock 6,165]

Thumbs up, a good read - well explained.

[Valletta 834]

Indeed very well written. One can see from a distance that you've put effort into this. Great job!

[r_a.k.m0 67]

love it

[avinashsher 2]

awesome videos. i respect all tanki devlopers and all the people who work to improve it...

one more thing can any one teach me parkour

:P

[24-carrot 286]

first timer great info for new bees like me lol...keep up the great work

[UNDESIRABLE 147]

TBH, i find no point in parkour

[TheChang 28]

Very cool and informational. Gonna practice these until I can do it in battle.

[magnaboy2 656]

As a fan of parkour,I like these sort of articles,thumbs up,keep doing more of this!  :lol:

[Bakker-NL 1]

As a fan of parkour,I like these sort of articles,thumbs up,keep doing more of this! :lol:

^^ Can't say a lot more, I still will try to start play tanki again. The last month I only followed tanki and had no time to play. I'll try to rank up and create a parkour team in the future. But it will be hard, the players 'wendeta' are really good in parkour. I hope you will translate more parkour video's in the future and write articles like this, they are really useful. Nice work!!

 

B-NL

[splitterpoint 10,986]

excellent article, these pictures illustrated the content perfectly.

Great job archy :D

[Elliminated 23]

Nice! Parkouring with rails  B)  

Rico days are gone  ;)

[Eragon 13,876]

Funnily i read it... At first was angry but i then i said what the hack and read..

this is your best guide ever...

Thanks for the parkor tips.. With that mine nice idea..

I will use that next parkor contest! 

[r_a.k.m0 67]

love it alot

[Ilia.ArchangeI 6,785]

Funnily i read it... At first was angry but i then i said what the hack and read..

this is your best guide ever...

Thanks for the parkor tips.. With that mine nice idea..

I will use that next parkor contest! 

Thanks :)

[Therider 2,034]

nice well done arc

[Cook.My.Sock 269]

Nice videos <3 them. Thanks for posting them Archangel :)

[clawman 123]

nice well please show pictures with steps for the eplanation

[High 773]

Cool!

[High 773]

'Parkour- Playing with your enviroment'

'Freedom of the mind'

Edited December 28, 2013 by XXmonstaXX

[hammam.shawagfeh 0]

That Is Realy Beautiful Parkour ^^

[meronnatu 151]

Nice..looking forward ..

[cole1811 1]

Yay! Now I can actually do some cool parkour!!! XD :D

 

P.S. What map did tunkers and paul97 do their swinging stuff on? Wanna try that... 

[MarineMan2 1,164]

First, I must compliment the quality of this brief, yet informative article. But I am troubled by something due to recent updates and reworking of maps. There is no longer a secret room in Pass or Boom Box or any secret areas on Highland and no secret Gold Box drop zone that only Ricochets could reach on 2042. Those were just a few of the best. What has happened to these secret areas? Have they gone away entirely? Why is it that the Ricochet and Wasp combo can no longer climb any walls?

 

Thanks,

            MarineMan2

Edited July 17, 2014 by MarineMan2

[williew 1,999]

First, I must compliment the quality of this brief, yet informative article. But I am troubled by something due to recent updates and reworking of maps. There is no longer a secret room in Pass or Boom Box or any secret areas on Highland and no secret Gold Box drop zone that only Ricochets could reach on 2042. Those were just a few of the best. What has happened to these secret areas? Have they gone away entirely? Why is it that the Ricochet and Wasp combo can no longer climb any walls?

 

Thanks,

            MarineMan2

Hi,

 

The secret rooms are gone due the fact that people take a flag and then they go in that secret room and start with multing.

Some rebalances back all guns and stuff are updated, which had as result that this way of parkour is no longer possible. Now you need a partner for those tricks, which makes parkour actually more fun. :)