Guide [Issue 25] Choosing Your Next Garage Purchase

[Vikingsrallentando 3,058]

 

Many players ask what to buy on their next purchase, like when deciding between two things. This isn't a bad thing, but sometimes players have a broad selection of things they want and are unable decide, or are able to make the decision themselves, but they don't know it. With this article, I aim to correct both of those situations. Again, it's my way, you don't have to follow it as it is.

 

Before we get into the specifics, like if you're purchasing a Turret or a Hull, we have to have a general idea of what we can purchase. I have three things I question when I'm getting ready to purchase something: Crystals, Sales, and Necessities.

 

Crystals

 

The most obvious detail that has to be taken into account when purchasing something is how many crystals you have. I always advise players to spend them carefully, regardless of how you attain them. If you don't have enough for something, you can't get it. Simple. So, you have to work harder to get the amount you need, which isn't a hard concept. Saving up is also key; you can't purchase little things along the way to the big item, it will take you forever. The best thing you can save up for is a sale period.

 

Sales

 

Many times I wait until I hear a good sale is coming before I even consider my next purchase, but knowing what you have in mind is also a good idea when saving up for them. If you didn't get the sale you were waiting for, its okay, just wait for it to come along, as it will eventually. Even if you save up enough to purchase something without a sale, I still advise to wait. Then when the sale comes along, you may have enough crystals for something extra; this allows buyers to get the most bang for their buck, and non-buyers the most out of their hard work.

 

Necessities

 

You have to have decent equipment that is efficient for your rank, possibly with a good paint. That should be the “main base” you should work to upgrade as you move up the ranks; and if your crystal income is big enough for a little extra, then more power to you. Also, you should always consider the item you may be looking at, and ask yourself: Do I need this item? Will it help me in the game? Purchasing something you don't really need is a waste of crystals, which nobody should enjoy enduring.

 

Now that we've established a thought process of sorts to use while making the decision, we can get into the specifics, in the case of Equipment, Paints, Supplies, and Micro-Upgrades.

 

Equipment (Turrets & Hulls)

 

Your main base is essential and the choices you make for it are as well. Putting your equipment first is the best thing you can do for your base; getting the next upgrade for both turret and hull, when they become available, is ideal. For those that use several different turrets and hulls, upgrade your best combination of them first.

 

Paints

 

The coloration of the tank is a part of your base, but it can be tricky to time when you need a better one. Sometimes you fall behind with the effectiveness of your paint as you keep upgrading the components of your base. The decision on whether or not to go for a paint falls heavily on the necessity of a new one. The even harder part is deciding which one will be sufficient for you and your base, in terms of protection. Like with your wish list of items, you have to narrow down which weapons you face a lot and have a great hatred for: you can sort that out yourself.

 

Supplies

 

“Drugs”, as they're quite commonly called, are the supplements for your base and can come in handy. I don't recommend buying supplies, as you receive them as daily gifts, all you have to do is save them up. When you do purchase them, do it in bulk, with the 100 and 1000 supply kits, they are a good deal.

 

Micro-Upgrades

 

Slight changes to your base can mean the difference between you getting a kill, surviving your opponents wrath, or succumbing to them. Though, these minute changes aren't completely necessary, and should be the least concern while being busy with the upkeep of your base. I may be a bit old school because I recommend waiting till you're in the higher ranks to start micro-upgrading, like on M3 equipment and expensive paints. Then, once your base is at its best, you can make it even better.

 

Opinions 

 

It is a good idea to ask a player who has experience or uses the particular item that you're looking to purchase, but choose who you ask and what advice you take wisely. Some players base their advice on bad experiences and not the good. Some may not even know what they're talking about, however, you should be able to find someone who does. So these are things you should take into consideration prior to purchase, but with caution.

 

I hope this helped you in your decision making process. If you've gone through this while deciding between two different things as your next purchase, you may have found your answer after this read.

 

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed and took something from this guide.

 

Edited July 31, 2017 by Vikingsrallentando

[Guest Maserati]

Best Article read so far!!!!  :mellow:

[TheLonelyEpic 212]

Very detailed and an excellent article!

[mitropam 18]

We need to somehow bring more folks' attention to this! A pithy, fitting, and informative piece for newbies (and some oldies) alike.

[applications_tanki 129]

We need to somehow bring more folks' attention to this! A pithy, fitting, and informative piece for newbies (and some oldies) alike.

you me and my alt are noobs

[DarkOperative 5,580]

Excellent

[mitropam 18]

you me and my alt are noobs

I completely agree; hence my request that this article be brought forth to enlighten more and more n00bz. ;)

 

(P.S.: Idk anyth. abt. said 'alt' that y're referring to, I'm afraid! Should I know it, somehow? :D If that's the case, then you can always PM me; no need to clog the fora's pipelines, after all. ;))

 

{P.P.S.: Please excuse my barrage of emoticons; I just can't help bein' a kiddie, apparently.}

Edited August 10, 2014 by mitropam

[MASTEROFALLTANKS 17]

i like how you detailed all the info and great job! ^_^

[B.R.A.V.E 734]

Excellent

i am getting Loam

[naruto2004tanki 14]

Good Job Vikingsrall

:D  :D

 

 

~Naruto2004tanki

[lordmostafa 3,821]

Great topic my friend, waiting for more :)

[killeronegirl 0]

who ever this tank is they are very wise.i should do the things he said. but one thing ?

does micro-upgrades = m1 ? i just forgot that is all . maybe i will friend him or her :D.

 

[jack2b111 130]

m2 horent and m1 thunder

[GorcsevIvan 55]

My recommendation in hull/turret upgrade order is the turret first (at least for Rail/Smoky/Thunder/Shaft/Rico players). It is better to have a stronger turret to kill more (and get more for that) than be destroyed more rarely. 

It does not mean though that I would not invest into a hull upgrade earlier if a sale made it bargain :)

[blackopspaul 753]

Nice topic viking! Keep up the great work!

[snipe3000 678]

Nice

[lukey0 27,543]

Good job.  ;)

[legos-rule 0]

just don't by the paint sandstone

[legos-rule 0]

Your not one shot from m3 rail if you have m2 hornet because of the 20% protection from rail but instead of spending 82000 crystals on sandstone you can buy tundra 35000 crystals.

[freddycooger 0]

:fire_r: i like this topic i did what he said i saved up for my m2 isida and then a sale came on so not only did i get my m2 isida but i also got it at a good price. :fire_l: :tank:  :tank:  :tank:  :tank:  :tank:

[faroseh 442]

Good Job!

I liked this guide

[kEwEi 27]

Great. I would like hunter sale and thunder sale

[aBdUlLaHkInGg 39]

Great Article,this help me alot ,

thanks :)

[7919zola 252]

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed and took something from this guide.

+1, reached my quota of positive votes for the day. :P Anyway, another top notch article, seeing as I always ask my friends for advise on what to get next when I'm unsure. :)

Edited August 14, 2014 by 7919zola

[Daniel898 327]

Great job Viking!