Let's Discuss XP, BP, and XP/BP Battles!

[Maf 32,300]

Definition: "The "Хоре-Рель" Battle Mode is an increasingly popular mode in Tanki, particularly aimed at show-casing a player's skills at shooting and driving. Battles set apart for only Hornet-Railgun, these CTF games, better known as "XP" battles, are great fun to play, and give the sense of a purely skillful side to Tanki. It is well-known among players that those who are confident and able at playing in XP battles also thrive elsewhere on the battlefield, due to the way they build up your driving, aiming and awareness like no other." -@hogree

 

 

Where can I find XP Battles?
Most XP Battles are held in Server 1, but occasionally you will find some in others as well.

What protection do I need to use?
After the paint separation update, protection no longer needs to be purchased in the garage in order to enter format battles. Players with M3 hulls will automatically have zero Railgun protection, regardless of which paint or module they have equipped. Similarly, players with M2 hulls will automatically get the required protection, even if they don't have such a module purchased. Hormet M2 will get 20% and Wasp M2 will get 10 Railgun protection.

 

Keep in mind after the aforementioned update, Wasp M3 no longer gets 10% protection and Wasp M2 gets 10% instead of 20%. This is done to add a risk of getting killed with one shot when playing with Wasp, so that Hornet's lower maneuverability does not make it obsolete.

 

What's the difference between Wasp and Hornet in format battles?

 

Wasp's advantages and disadvantages:

• Greater speed
• Slightly smaller size and hitbox
• Better turning
• Ability to expose less tank when doing the "roll-out" tactic
• Risk of getting one-shot
• Easier to get flipped

Hornet's advantages and disadvantages:

• More stable, harder to flip
• Guaranteed to survive at least one Railgun shot
• Easier to learn for beginners
• Harder to control due to drift
• Lower speed and maneuverability

Some helpful Russian translations for Dialogue in XP Battles:
Хоре-Реля - Railgun/Hornet [short Form]
др к – Dictator-Rail
1 "дикорельса", 3 - "хоререльса" / "ХР" – 1 Dictator-Railgun, 3 Hornet-Railgun [Per Team]
ХР (треня) – XP Training
XP/BP / XP/BP + 10% - Railgun/Hornet and Railgun/Wasp
дай место/dai mesto – Give Place
выйди/viddi / выход/vykhod – Leave
строго/strogo – Strictly (Similar to adevkat - used for battle titles to make sure players without Railgun-Hornet don't join)
нуб - Noob
по б / po b - Go to Base
гo - Go!
стоп - Stop


*Thanks to @hogree for the above information, taken from his beautifully written report from the Tanki Newspaper. For the full guide, click here.


Please discuss anything and everything related to XP Battles below!

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Original Topic started by

[r_Damn_Slow0 12,476]

Regulations of format battles with railgun by

1. Battle
1.1. If the battle name mentions «ХР» or «хоререльса», it does not mean that you can enter the battle with Wasp + Railgun and expect everyone to be content with that. This also applies to other formats such as “BP”, “ВЖ”, “ДК/ДКР”…
1.2. When seeing chaos upon entering a format battle, don’t start shooting until you actually get shot. Instead it’s better to first try and understand the situation.
1.3. If your flag isn't at your base when you enter a format battle and you want to return it whatever it takes, first find out why the flag isn't in its place and then start shooting if you feel it is necessary.
1.4. It is strictly prohibited to take/capture flags before the battle starts, i.e. until both teams are complete with players (2 vs. 2, 3 vs. 3 etc.)
1.5. Don’t collect supply boxes before the “go” command from both sides. Both teams should be at equal conditions when the battle starts!
1.6. If one or more players exits/re-enters a battle, all remaining players must write “stop” in chat and seize fire. It is also wise to state the number of players remaining in your team. E.g. if it’s a 4 vs 4 battle and one player leaves, you write “stop, 3” in chat.
1.6.1. If one or more players leave during flag exchange, both flags are to be returned to the owner, i.e. brought back to their base and dropped. If both teams agree to do so, you can start the battle with the flags already exchanged once both teams are full again.

1.6.2. If one or more players leave, it is the smaller team's responsibility to notify the other team about the situation and write "stop" in chat. Until one of the players writes "stop", the battle can continue with uneven teams.
1.7. Some specific maps have prohibitions set by players, such as not being allowed to self-destruct by jumping off the edge on the Island map. It’s best to follow those rules, otherwise you may be asked to leave and may be subjected to Railgun Therapy*
1.8. In XP/BP battles, protection paints are allowed for light hulls weaker than Hornet M3.

2. Awaiting players
2.1. Before the battle starts make sure that your own and the other team are all ready for battle. Don’t just press tab to check, make them all reply in chat or go to the other base and see if all tanks loaded and are not AFK.
2.2. In a format battle it is allowed to shoot back at a player from the other team if that player is continually shooting you before the “go” command is given or the teams are not full. The two of you can continue dueling before the battle starts, but make sure not to disturb other players.
2.3. Before the battle starts it’s rude and disrespectful to shoot players who have overturned, whether was is accidental or on purpose. They might not like that and start shooting you back after respawn.
2.4. If you are winning with a big flag difference and most of the other players leave, it is acceptable to capture the remaining flags without the other team’s approval (if some still remain), however it is more polite to ask them first. You can try and wait for the losing team to fill with new players again, but it is highly unlikely and may take a long time. It is often better to finish the game and start over.
2.5. If the opposing team left near the end of a long battle, capturing the rest of the flags to reset the map is allowed.
2.6. If no players enter a battle for a long time, it is recommended to exit and post the battle link in the chat a couple times.

3. Information in team chat (press TAB when the chat window is open to switch chats)
You can inform other players in your team about the events happening in battle, which they don’t see and will find useful to know, such as:
• L2 – two enemies on the left
• C 1 rail – 1 tank on the center, who was previously shot and will take 1 more shot to kill
• F, ff – problems at base, the flag is about to be taken with a high chance of it being driven out of the base. Number of f’s can be used to represent level of danger.
• R 1 DA rail – 1 tank on the right has double armour and received 1 or more hits
• Corner DD – there is a double damage box on the corner
• House – there is a sniper behind the building (for sandbox)
• L full – an enemy is approaching on the left with at least two boosts (DA/DD/nitro)
And so on…

4. Playing as a team
• Don’t block your teammates’ path
• Don’t collect drops when you are damaged if there is a teammate with full hp nearby
• Do collect drops to prevent the enemy team members getting them
• Collect drops on the enemy base even if it will cost you your life
• Don’t collect a drop if you already have that type activated and there is a teammate near you
• Stay away from your teammates when attacking because they might stop to shoot and if you crash into them you might ruin their aim and make them miss
• Get out of the way of teammates carrying the enemy flag
• Get in the way of enemies carrying your flag
• Try to block the path with your dead tank so that enemies can’t pass
• Do not kill overturned enemies
• Do kill overturned team members when friendly fire is on, but make sure no enemies are nearby so that you aren’t left defenseless while you reload.
• Drop the flag for a teammate with more hp to collect, but first make sure no enemies are approaching so that they won’t be able to return the flag while your teammate goes to collect it.

5. Dictionary:
• XP (ХореРельса) = HR (Hornet Railgun)
• BP (ВаспоРельса) = WR (Wasp Railgun)
• ДР/ДКР (ДикоРельса) = DR (Dictator Railgun)
• ВЖ (ВаспоЖига) = WF (Wasp Firebird)
• Го = go
• Ф = flag
• Стоп = stop
• Выйди = leave
• Краску офф = remove paint
• По б/ по базам = return to your base
• Довоз = capture remaining flags

Since most players are Russian, it can help if you say "I don't speak Russian" or "I speak English" or "Я не говорю по-русски, пишите мне по-английски" in chat to let Russian speaking players know that it's no use swearing at you in Russian and to help English speaking players know that they can communicate with you.

Note: “Railgun Therapy” is a process where all members of one team focus their fire on a team member of the other team, who is violating the format game rules and refusing to correct themselves. The normal players of the team, which has the violator, remain at rest and do not shoot the other team. The team performing Railgun Therapy only shoots the violator. This makes it impossible for the violator to play and eventually they will leave.

Also draw your attention that the violation of certain points of these rules, you can be convicted of contravening Section 2.1.13 of the Rules, after treatment of players with the command / voice.

(2.1.13. Other forms of unsporting behavior that hinder the normal game process which will be recognized as such by the Administration.)

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Thanks to @ALEXBOKA for taking the time to convey the message to EN Community
And to for doing the translations
Original thread on RU forum ---> http://ru.tankiforum...38#entry4130973

[sam131192 113]

Nice topic! :)

I find that most hornet m3's don't follow the paint guidlines. Most use paints like prodigi and with micro upgrades turned on, will they survive 2 rail m3 or m2 shots?

[DarkOperative 5,580]

Nize

[SlLVER 12]

What is an XP battle?

[MisterGeneral 692]

What is an XP battle?

Said in the topic, just read it ;) 

[SlLVER 12]

No thanks, if it was in the topic the OP wouldn't put that option ok

[hogree 4,179]

A guide in case any of you remotely care.

Edited February 20, 2014 by hogree

[sam131192 113]

No thanks, if it was in the topic the OP wouldn't put that option ok

Its actually a poll to find out how many people know what it is. And its explanation is given in the first few lines.OK

Edited February 20, 2014 by sam131192

[rokar123 11]

I have played them on test server.

Edited February 21, 2014 by rokar123

[Aero.v2.0 1,456]

A guide in case any of you remotely care.

Nice to have, good job on it

[ll.DonT.Even.Try.ll 513]

XP battles are my life. I play them everyday and I can't remember the day, when I didn't play it. Also, I like using translations which are written above, just less words and in English keyboard/abc. :D

For example:

no 6, hy6, cton and ro. Most usually I use no 6, cton and ro. :)

[I.D0M 601]

I recently discovered such battles and I am amazed at how amusing they are. They are also a great way to learn how to control your tank.

And Russians understand Latin letters, instead of "ro" just write "go", both English and Russian players are going to understand you.

Edited February 23, 2014 by domxxe65

[Buggati_The_Best 1,233]

you can just use google translate and paste,you can tell them everything you want D;

[sam131192 113]

Nice topic! :)

I find that most hornet m3's don't follow the paint guidlines. Most use paints like prodigi and with micro upgrades turned on, will they survive 2 rail m3 or m2 shots?

[r_omega2450 2]

I mainly do Xp-battles on my low account masternoob1, but its debatable on this too!  :D

[Raphael2 3,263]

Well you got the light kit M3 so you have the right equipment :p

I should get it in the next weeks. Hopefully.

[BabyGroot 107]

hey guys i wanna talk about XP.. there are so many player who don't follow XP rules.. plz do something who ruin XP

[jokersus.cava 1,503]

Sorry, but nobody can do anything about them. Try to create duels in forum and say come with xp, etc. you can make duels in this topic

[ll.DonT.Even.Try.ll 513]

It's forum about technical probs, not about players problems.

[BabyGroot 107]

It's forum about technical probs, not about players problems.

dude do u know it's says "problem & solution" and that is my problem now if u got any solution tell me

[El_Ricardo_gRRRRR 44]

LOL i love XP battles they are amazing :D

[BabyGroot 107]

LOL i love XP battles they are amazing :D

ya me too :wub:   but there r so many player who ruin XP :angry:  and dont follow XP rules  :angry:

[MisterGeneral 692]

Merged with XP by sanjib3 

Edited March 5, 2014 by MisterGeneral

[Maf 32,300]

Greetings from your fellow Russian player. As you may or may not know, the 1st server is usually filled with PRO battles titled "XP" / "XP-K" / "XP-BP". These battles are typically on the Sandbox map in CTF format. You may think that XP stands for Experience as in the popular gaming abbreviation in English, however it is actually a Russian abbreviation with the Cyrillic letters H and R, which stand for Hornet and Railgun, as explained here.

The problem is that most English speaking players don't understand Russian and Russians don't speak English, so when an oblivious player enters an XP battle for "Experience" they are told to leave and sworn at in Russian in chat, which is no use as the player cannot understand it. This is sometimes followed by "railgun therapy", where the player's team are inactive and the other team all concentrate their fire on the player who is  without Hornet and Railgun, making the game impossible for the player and forcing him to leave.

Edited March 5, 2014 by Maf