Why do "pros" always drive backwards?

[canadarules 1,938]

because they don't know how to use camera angles

[Dante_Shuvo 58]

I prefer driving backwards, it looks nicer. Lots of high rankers do it, it's a lot more common than facing forwards. I tried it when I was a low rank and got addicted :D

...

Edited July 3, 2015 by Dante_Shuvo

[ATTANKER 35]

*Hull will lock for all turrets and not like I said before when your rotating turret (and not just Firebird or Freeze either, though these are the only ones I would hold down continuously while firing and driving..Twins for some of you too) but while trying to turn the hull left while at the same time holding down spacebar...unless your going backwards/forward in reverse.

 

driving backwards/forward in reverse/back to front has nothing to do with camera angles, if your playing about with your camera angles while your in the thick of the action, your not going to be able to take aim and make hits properly (but again depends on which camera angle you prefer and what turret you use). You only play with your camera angles when you have a window to do so and usually either when your stationary or you are moving but have time and your in the clear and not in the firing line of rival tanks, so you can get a gauge on where they located, and its done quickly. You should know that

[1stsuperwhitedragon 408]

It isn't about looking cooler - driving backwards enable you to execute tactics much easier.

what do u mean? and driving backwards makes your tank go faster or no?

[Remaine 4,687]

what do u mean? and driving backwards makes your tank go faster or no?

What I mean is pretty obvious...

[1stsuperwhitedragon 408]

What I mean is pretty obvious...

-_- not so Much Edited July 22, 2015 by 1stsuperwhitedragon

[rothro3 50]

My answer to this question is simple.  If you only would drive your tank if it was facing forward, then only 1/4 of the time would you move, on average.  If you drove backwards as well, you can drive 1/2 of the time, of twice as often.  Huge advantage against noob druggers.   :ph34r:

Edited July 21, 2015 by rothro3

[iamthebadboy2 168]

As for Hornet, it's just natural, not to turn your hull 180° just to be in fornt. On wasp, there is much less area to hit when coming out of cover before your weapon comes out. Also for stability purposes.

[creeperskelly 1,281]

I think the most ridiculous combo going backwards is Shaft on Wasp.

[xX_I.Love.Her_Xx 2,650]

Because it's easier to travel from one point to another, and to deal with enemies from behind.

That really didn't make any sense.. o.o

[xX_I.Love.Her_Xx 2,650]

As for Hornet, it's just natural, not to turn your hull 180° just to be in fornt. On wasp, there is much less area to hit when coming out of cover before your weapon comes out. Also for stability purposes.

Yes. Easier to go back than turn all around :3

[momy950666 960]

i drive backward because it looks cool and people think he is a pro

[creeperskelly 1,281]

A Wasp with Isida moving backwards makes me think of a mobile can opener. :ph34r:

[iamthebadboy2 168]

A Wasp with Isida moving backwards makes me think of a mobile can opener. :ph34r:

LOL!

[colindestroyer77 45]

You expose less of yourself when behind an object.

[r_JK140 46]

Yeah,I drive backwards too.

[arnav0506 2,777]

Me too ... why? Cause on the keyboard , the down arrow or WASD's "S" is closer to my hand .

[bash-o-matic 1]

Sorry if this has been said before.

 

There are two "real performance" reasons for "backwards" fighting style.

 

As mentioned by others, the short rear overhang provides a tactical sniping advantage.

 

The second physical advantage is, REVERSE ACCELERATION is almost twice as fast as forward.

http://en.tankiwiki.com/Hornet

 

This just means you reach top speed quicker, you don't really go faster.

 

But ANY edge, is a good edge.

 

But it also looks bad ass!

Edited July 25, 2015 by bash-o-matic

[euphonium 40]

I think the most ridiculous combo going backwards is Shaft on Wasp.

That's the most ridiculous combo going in ANY direction.  Reminds me of a chihuahua. :D

[euphonium 40]

[euphonium 40]

to add to what bash-o-matic said, another physical advantage to learning to drive backwards:  you can reverse directions much faster than you can stop, turn around and drive back the way you came.  Like for grabbing a flag real quick .... drive forward and grab it, immediately throw it into reverse without turning, and simultaneously hold down z or x to rotate your turret 180' as you are leaving so you can see.

 

There's 2 important skills at work really.  Driving backwards (which is very much like driving forwards except you have to swap  the up and down arrow keys), and always turning your turret.  I hardly ever use the C key any more, my turret is almost never centered.

Edited July 25, 2015 by euphonium

[1stsuperwhitedragon 408]

A Wasp with Isida moving backwards makes me think of a mobile can opener. :ph34r:

:lol:

[thegreatleo 1]

This is actually a pretty easy answer. There is no point in turning back around... It only wastes time. If it's faster to go backwards without turning, then going backwards is better. Plus, the hulls have guns closer to one end so they move backwards so they can lead and dodge easier with the shorter side of the hull. (Faster evade around corner) also, u may be asking why they are driving back in terms of turret. This is so players can keep a view on enemy tanks without needing to get shot in the rear during a retreat. (Which is also why players try to remember the dimensions of the map)

[splitterpoint 10,986]

I think the most ridiculous combo going backwards is Shaft on Wasp.

Nah man, it looks cool; that massive barrel looks even longer if you drive Wasp backwards.

[II.KING_NAQVI.II 19]

I don't know why I drive backwards, its just better for me