Interview [Issue 27] SLTV Spotlight - The Smokies

[Tommy60 406]

 

Starladder's Star Series is a hard place to be in- every moment of gameplay requires exceptional play, and every day without matches has to be filled with hours of practice and tactical planning with team members.  Perhaps one of the most difficult positions to fill on a team's roster is that of the Smoky. According to official Star Series rules, only one Smoky is allowed per 6-member team, and while the player may wear any paint, they must be equipped with a light hull- either Wasp or Hornet.  These players must be among the most versatile on the battlefield, so that they can aid in teams movements across the map no matter where they are. Namely, this is done with their turret's effective bullet impact force, which can knock a Railgun's aim off its mark, moments before it discharges.  This is a crucial function of the gun, and yet, only the best of players can really use the quality to its best potential.  Here, we will hear from two of the best, A_R_A_K_E_L_Y_A_N of NooBest, and The_Best_Boy, of GGWP (the ex-Scorpions), who were interviewed specifically for this.  Aspiring Smokies, take note!

                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

The_Best_Boy

 

-Playing with Smoky, against many players with Railgun and 48% Smoky protection paints, must be a very difficult job to keep in the highest level of Tanki Online! How is the general gameplay, and coordinating with your team like?

 

Well, team coordination, and the gameplay overall doesn't affect my game with Smoky- I’m just playing, and doing my job. My main job is to knock their aims off target, and take out their Prodigi wearers, because the players in Prodigi are very dangerous for any team. The battle is mainly for the 5 Railgun players. For me, my part is simple: if you can help, then help! Well, in general, in the role of Smoky is simple: it’s to knock aims, grab their attention, and focus on the Prodigis, and just help the team in every way other than that.

 

 

-Do you prefer Hornet or Wasp with your Smoky? Why?)

 

I prefer the Hornet, because it is easier to jump down than it is with a Wasp. Well, and that Wasp can die with 1 Railgun shot, and Hornet in this regard is more reliable in terms of health)

 

 

-What is your favorite map in Season 2’s selection of maps?

 

I don’t have a favorite map, but I prefer fighting in Parma- I love the cool pasque-flowers and bushes across the map, and its openness, which always lets me have a good shoot)

 

 

-What do you like doing most in a game: Defense, mid-field, or attack?)

 

I love to attack, but if we compare my performance in the Clan Championship 7 and now, you’d see that then, Smoky successfully attacked and took away the flags, but now, all the way around, I must play in the mid-field and almost never get to attack. Because of these events, I am always very much in demand by my team-, they say “why are you going attack?”, “Don't do that!”, but I'm old-fashioned, going and going on the attack. I can't unlearn it, I love to be on offense)

 

 

-Lastly, and tips or advice for other smoky players, who want to do well in Star Series?

 

For those who want to play as their team’s Smoky, I advise you to train on RU Server 2, there is always an opportunity to play 4-4, and on a variety of other maps. Of course, there is the fact that you can not always play against the Railguns, but at least this way you will be able to train with your turret. And of course, a good team trainingschedule is key in getting into the Star Series- you should be able to take command as the Smoky player. And holding regular trainings is the best way to get a positive result.

 

 

-Anything more you want to add?)

 

In addition I want to say that if you want to play and win, it is already half way done; all that remains is to train and start winning. The most important thing is your desire, so go for it. Good luck guys!

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

A_R_A_K_E_L_Y_A_N

 

- Playing with Smoky, against many players with Railgun and 48% Smoky protection paints, must be a very difficult job to keep in the highest level of Tanki Online! How is gameplay, and coordinating with your team like?

 

 The gameplay is at the very highest level, and so is the team's coordinating, as well. But also, I have to see the all map, and I must always know where my opponents are on the map. It's a hard job, that takes a lot of work to do well.

 

-Do you prefer Hornet or Wasp with your Smoky? Why?

 

 I prefer Wasp with Smoky. But, I must train a lot with the combinations very shortly before using it in a battle. This is because Wasp is a body that is very easy to maneuver, and can get itself into enemy territory, and wreak havoc for a long time, if used correctly.

 

-What is your favorite map in Season 2’s selection of maps?

 

 My favorite map - this Red Alert, because the map is small and a lot of action happens there. It is really fun!

 

-What do you like doing most in a game: Defense, mid-field, or attack?)

 

 I like doing mid-field work, because in this case, I can help in both our defense and offensive maneuvers. I like that freedom and overall usefulness!

 

-Lastly, and tips or advice for other smoky players, who want to do well in Star Series?

 

 I can only advise that if you really want to play well on Smoky, you should: 

 

First: Train with your Smoky and desired hull very frequently, and with the guys you'll be playing with, also very frequently. 

Second: See the map completely

 

-Anything more you want to add?

 

 I can add from myself, that I love SLTV's game format (especially with Smoky), because if a Smoky can be mastered by an individual player, then he can single-handedly be one of the most beneficial attributes for the team, if not THE most beneficial.

 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Hope some of you took something from this rare opportunity)

 

 

See you in the battle!

Edited July 31, 2017 by Hexed

[hogree 4,179]

Great interview with a couple of the most famous current players. A must-read for all aspiring smokys.

[Winner_Of_Turkey 2,647]

Waiting for Melkonyan's!

[MA3CTPO_HA_XAHTEP 832]

Nice article, great interview!

[Lord-of-the-Snipers 1,620]

Great interview with a couple of the most famous current players. A must-read for all aspiring smokys.

^ second that!

 

Also nice to see that those top players still prefer a different hull with the Smoky! :)

[donut70 97]

Thanks a lot for this guys, it might have been a bit small, but it is the first I have ever seen the smokies praised for their extreme usefulness when controlled by a skilled, and hyper-aware, player. As a smoky specialist myself, who intends to lead my clan to the star series, I thank you for your advice, general as it may be, I think I will play in RU2 more.

[Lankbouv 6,347]

Great article, and the interview had top quality questions and answers.  Tommy, would be good if you could interview Melqonyan on this topic as well please.  He is better than both of them.

[Thekillerpenguin 1,731]

Great article! I feel like the Smokies in tournaments don't get as much credit or recognition as they should.

[Mr.I3oSS 557]

Smoky King B)

Good Article :)

[aBdUlLaHkInGg 39]

I don't know that why smoky is this much famous that the topics are being made on this -_-.

[Aslan 671]

nice

[Tommy60 406]

I don't know that why smoky is this much famous that the topics are being made on this -_-.

Ever heard of Starladder? ;)

[aBdUlLaHkInGg 39]

Ever heard of Starladder? ;)

What do you think am I a kid ? I know about SL

[Tommy60 406]

What do you think am I a kid ? I know about SL

You asked why Smokies were becoming so popular, and Staladder is the reason behind that, as every team involved with it features one on their roster. And yes, I do believe you are a kid, as are most people who play this game, myself included.

[Thekillerpenguin 1,731]

I don't know that why smoky is this much famous that the topics are being made on this -_-.

..did you miss the entire point of the topic?

 

In the light format for Starladder, each team gets one Smoky. They're a very unique part of the team. Tommy decided to interview a few of them about what it's like to be the team Smoky.

[aBdUlLaHkInGg 39]

You asked why Smokies were becoming so popular, and Staladder is the reason behind that, as every team involved with it features one on their roster. And yes, I do believe you are a kid, as are most people who play this game, myself included.

Ok,thanks buddy for telling me and I do believe that most of the people who play this game are kids :P.

[aBdUlLaHkInGg 39]

..did you miss the entire point of the topic?

 

In the light format for Starladder, each team gets one Smoky. They're a very unique part of the team. Tommy decided to interview a few of them about what it's like to be the team Smoky.

Ok,I got it.

[GG_reg 1,521]

Good job Tommy, good job! :)

[Rob 141]

Nice one!

[lukey0 27,543]

Nice

[HolyLord 204]

Awesome.This is good tips for rookie players.