Interview [Issue 33] Passes: Players share their impressions

[Remaine 4,687]

 

Greetings, readers! As you're aware, Tanki Online switched the previous score multiplier pass for three brand new passes. I went around and asked the community in order to obtain an insight.

 

: I think the new multilayer passes idea is good because when someone need to rank up fast and don't have enough crystals to buy the 100% pass they can buy 30% or 50%.

 

: The new Score Multiplier Passes are quite attractive. Although, I would like to point out to the developers, that the reason of their unpopularity is the fact that most young tankers find it hard to earn crystals as they progress in rank. If they rank quickly, they face tougher and more skilled opponents. This, results in the player not having equipment compatible with their rank. Many of the tankers do not buy this pass as its intended purpose is not something that players would actually like. As, for pros; these passes, are much more affordable and allow a variety of passes to be selected by them. It is much more affordable than earlier as well. The earlier passes were not really much of a need for normal tankers, as they ranked pretty quickly. I do agree, that they are great additions to the game, the reason being that they can allow a buyer to rank quickly, which is one of the only things that cannot be bought with money. However, these passes allow the buyers to rank up quickly. Buyers; mainly harcore ones spend a lot of their money into this game. They mainly look forward to the higher ranks as they fancy the most powerful equipment. A smart tanker, or a one who has been doing a lot of saving, may have an interest in a particular Turret or Hull, but has not yet reached the required rank, can utilize this pass in its intended manner. Overall, I like the new passes, they have certainly been improved, though their intended purpose is....not as good as the PRO Battle Pass.

 

@trollface.jpg: The SMP has really been useful for the tankers, especially for the low rankers where they can rank faster and meet the requirements they want even sooner. Yes, the addition of the new SMPs are really great, but there are few disappointing things because them - Tankers rank-up sooner with very little experience which troubles his/her teammates when he/she joins a team battle as the tanker would've had very less experience of the game with a high rank which may lead to angern faces from his teammates. But, they are still better than the old one where we had to pay 12k+ crystals for just 30%.

 

@Razorfist14218: Firstly,i think that the new passes are a great addition to the game.Before,the pass was expensive and was not of much use because its price didnt go that well with what it offered.30% for about 12k crystals was quite overrated.Now because of this update, the passes became much more attractive,cheaper and reliable.Now,you can see everyone talking about their new score multiplier passes.It took earning experience points,to the whole new level.People of my rank are ranking 2-3 times in a week.I myself have taken advantage of these passes in earning some extra experience as i am quite slow at ranking.And i would definitely recommend others to make use of it too.But wait,like always there will be a bad side to it.People who buy the 100% multiplier pass,gets way too much experience and they would get to higher ranks in no time.But this pass doesnt affect the amount of crystals you earn.You will be ranking fast,but will be earning crystals like an average tanker without the pass.You will find yourself struggling when you reach a high rank as you would barely have any crystals to buy a good m2-m3 turret or hull.My advice is to NOT buy the 100% pass unless you have a good combo for the ranks ahead of you.You could also buy the pass when you are about marshal because at this point you probably would have a good combo,lets say freeze/viking m3.All you need now is a couple of ranks.Thats when you need the 100% pass.But if i were you,i would go for the 50% one as it does give you a boost of xp as well as enough time to gain crystals.But i love the way you guys have updated the old infamous score multiplier pass and divided it into these three new awesome passes.Good Job devs.

 

@Rohrmeister: I like them as they are more diverse and more effective then the old passes. I think tanki will now sell much of those, as many guys (and girls) in the chat talk about them. But of course.. they have their drawbacks if you use them uncontrolled.

The new passes are great to catch up with your friends or to rankup fast before a sales.

They are also nice to pass by "equipment gaps" (M1 Wasp fights 4 ranks against M2 Rails.. until you can get a wasp M2 and join BP battles).

Their dark side reveals if you rank up too fast for a too long period of time:

- you have "too less time" to build up the skills you need at higher ranks
- you have "too less time" to earn crystals for weapons you need at higher ranks

So a +100% power-ranker will find himself one day totally outclassed by the players around him (by skill and weaponary). Then this player is forced to spend some real money on weapons. To close the skill gap he can purchase supplies.. but those are just a temporary patch that leaves the skill issue wide open.

Players who use them only to catch some sales, might take longer then a +100% power ranker.

But they stand tall in the end.

 

@UrInMyWay: I haven't played TO much, but I have heard about these new score multiplier passes. I think it's a great idea, a lot of people would prefer these. Many players want to rank up fast, to unlock new, amazing weapons and hulls, and, they want crystals too.This is all they need to get what they want. And, it's far better than the old passes. This is a very good update in TO. Good Job!

 

@magnaboy2: What I think of the new SMPs? I find them great,affordable price with an excellent use.
Just one downside is that they are pretty cheap in my opinion,and can make people who are not so fimiliar with the game buy it,let them rank up way faster,but they do not get what the game is all about. Fun! And also real skill,but who cares about that? Alot of people ;-;... I can already imagine a guy ranking from Recruit to Gissimo in less then 3 months,playing with other Gissimos who have been playing this game for over 3 years,calling him a total noob. He'll probably have lower modification equipment also,as a result of ranking very fast,but gaining not so many crystals as a normal person can (including contests). So there is a bigger negative side to this then positive. But they are still cheaper then the older passes,and that's what I like xD. Would I buy it? Nah I'll leave it there sitting in my garage,looking at me with his puppy eyes while I totally ignore it

 

: I believe that the new score multiplier passes are a great addition to your garage if you wish to rank up faster. It's certainly helpful if you rank up only once in 2-3 months like me. They are cost-effective and increase the amount of experience points earned by a lot. However, for all it's advantages, it's a double-edged sword. The passes will lead to gaining twice as much as experience points for the same reward in battle, which leads to an inadequate garage for the player's rank. Therefore, I would recommend the passes only if the player is a buyer or is talented enough to have a steady supply of crystals from contests.

 

@Jtipt.The.Killer: Score multiplier pass has been the part of the game since the beginning. The old pass was too expensive for a low ranker to buy. Now with 3 new passes players have got the choice to select the one they like. I personally think that the idea of adding choice was really a smart move, also now the passes are more reasonable. A 100% pass is almost equal in price to the old 30% pass. If you want to Rank up fast go buy one of them right now!

 

@DeadlyPlayer123: i believe that  the new ones should be so that it can increase your score in team battles. also i after the update i'vs seen many of my friends who were the same rank as me but now they r brigadiers & marshals . after the new update of score multiplier , old multiplier pass was expensive for low level . i think adding three types of SM's was really a smart decision . for some player like me who want to level up fast , you have to buy it now!

 

@Truthteller: I think the new passes are more affordable,efficient  and cheaper, its great if you want to get something quick in time for sale or rank up. But it will also mean more people will have access to it which can be a good or bad thing. It is better than the old pass though that was 12.5k for 30%.

 

: Well, the new passes are good of course. First of all, the old pass used to cost 12.5k and only gave a 30% increase wherease the new passes give a lot more and are more cheeper. Now onwards the low rankers can get the 30% of them without even waiting for sale and the higher ranks can get 50% and 100% without sale as well. And I can also predict that the new passes will be bought by many players and will be very helpful for them than the last one as they can access to new ranks ad get crystals faster in DM. So, the developers gets a thumbs up from me for this update.

 

: New score multiplier passes are good for all tankers now. It was unfair before because small ranked players couldn't afford it as they have less crystals. Also, 30% wasn't good enough in return of 12.5k.
So i think now it will be effective for all rank, as lower ranks need less xp to rank and they have less crytals, so they can buy for 2.5k and rank faster. I think Its equal for all now. Also 50% and 100% are quite good. MY friend bought 100% pass and he ranked Commander to Gimo in 5 days. This pass will also help them to keep in touch with the game who doesn't have lots of time to play. SO, Good Job Tanki Online. Players needed something like this.

 

: I think the passes are better suited now for all ranks. The 30% is more affordable for the lower ranks and as you grow in rank and want to get to the gizmo rank faster, you have the option of doubling EXP gained. It is definitely better.

 

@Tyrannosaurus-R3X: The new passes are amazing . The old one was rather pricy for the bonus it gave . Although , I had bought it the last month but only because I needed to rankup fast for a sale. Thanks to these new price efficient ones , we will be ranking up even faster. The developers did a nice job by introducing 3 Score Multiplier Passes meant for different needs. Need just some experience points ? Well , you don't have to spend 12.5k now Just buy the 2.5k Score Multiplier Pass.

 

Was the update vital for passes? Should the team have been focusing on other things? Feel free to comment below!

Edited July 30, 2017 by Hexed

[r_priyangshu0 270]

Snazzy...!!

 

Vital for popularity; maybe, vital for players; not much.

[bravo30 136]

what almost 3 peoples are from my clan

[liverpoolaum 811]

nice

[PetertheGeniusGamer 74]

Why have I heard that there were bugs on these passes?

[jazz20 1,181]

: The new Score Multiplier Passes are quite attractive. Although, I would like to point out to the developers, that the reason of their unpopularity is the fact that most young tankers find it hard to earn crystals as they progress in rank. If they rank quickly, they face tougher and more skilled opponents. This, results in the player not having equipment compatible with their rank. 

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[M1-A2 840]

Why have I heard that there were bugs on these passes?

On the day of their release, the passes were glitched. When bought, they took the crystals as normal, but didn't show up in the garage. Players weren't sure if they were working or not. They were indeed working, and the devs soon fixed the visibility issue.

 

 

I personally love the new passes. They are highly affordable and are very helpful. Since buying my 100% SMP, I've ranked up about three times. It was well worth the crystals I spent on it.

The only problem is that I feel that I'm now ranking TOO fast for my equipment lol. So now I'm desperately waiting for a sale to upgrade my M2 viking and buy a new paint. :P

[R.4.Z.O.R 1,067]

Thanks for selecting me ;)

[Superlative 500]

I agree with Priyahshu's and Prof. Theo's point of views.

[ArcticCow 454]

A lot of player have already said that the passes are awesome. Well, to be honest does anyone thinks it's bad?

Edited March 30, 2015 by ArcticCow

[TankDestroyer890 135]

this update came at a suckey time because 3 days before it I bought the 12k 30% multiplier

[Pride.ln.Blood 1,065]

:wub:  :wub:

[FlamingBuzz14 42]

:ph34r:  :ph34r:  :ph34r: saad how did u came there ?  :ph34r:  :ph34r:  :ph34r:

[Pride.ln.Blood 1,065]

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hehehe  :ph34r:

[slycleaversmart 1,154]

priyangshu: The new Score Multiplier Passes are quite attractive. Although, I would like to point out to the developers, that the reason of their unpopularity is the fact that most young tankers find it hard to earn crystals as they progress in rank. If they rank quickly, they face tougher and more skilled opponents. This, results in the player not having equipment compatible with their rank. Many of the tankers do not buy this pass as its intended purpose is not something that players would actually like. As, for pros; these passes, are much more affordable and allow a variety of passes to be selected by them. It is much more affordable than earlier as well. The earlier passes were not really much of a need for normal tankers, as they ranked pretty quickly. I do agree, that they are great additions to the game, the reason being that they can allow a buyer to rank quickly, which is one of the only things that cannot be bought with money. However, these passes allow the buyers to rank up quickly. Buyers; mainly harcore ones spend a lot of their money into this game. They mainly look forward to the higher ranks as they fancy the most powerful equipment. A smart tanker, or a one who has been doing a lot of saving, may have an interest in a particular Turret or Hull, but has not yet reached the required rank, can utilize this pass in its intended manner. Overall, I like the new passes, they have certainly been improved, though their intended purpose is....not as good as the PRO Battle Pass.

 

 

I feel the same way i bought a 30% score pass then a 50% pass and now i am playing with 2nd and 3rd lutenists with wasp m1! no others against rail m1 hornet m2s its just not fair to me so i do agree i like to rank up fast so i like this pass however as you stated it is very hard to kill and win at this lvl for someone who has only played for a few weeks 

[IronElves 980]

100% Are awesome

[Kevred 1,586]

A lot of player have already said that the passes are awesome. Well, to be honest does anyone thinks it's bad?

THEY. ARE. HORRID.

 

What's the point in skipping half the game?

 

Say you buy the 100% pass. You rank to Gissimo. You bored, since there's no point in playing anymore. You create alt. You start ranking again.

 

Instead of doing all that, why not just rank slower?

[r_priyangshu0 270]

I think my opinion is kinda...

 

useful...

 

Edited May 1, 2015 by r_priyangshu0

[qianrshci2015 0]

the double crystals pass is useless to me as I don't buy crystals AT ALL. BUT THE FREAKING GAME JUST KEEP GIVING ME THIS STUPID PASS!

[Live.a.Life 87]

nice informaions thanks

[Live.a.Life 87]

but this passes abolished