[Issue 42] How to React to Tanki - Section 1

[TriNitroToIuene 4,765]

 

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Tankers are the centre of Tanki Online - no, seriously. Without them, this game wouldn't exist - it'd just be a bunch of random people playing a PvP battle to pass time in their office, while their boss admonishes them to get on with some useful work instead. And indeed, Tankers make this game what it is, constituting the core of it.
 
In battles, tankers are the ones who go earn the crystals, and tankers most certainly are the ones who slug it out in the arena to gain a new rank. They do enjoy a really powerful position in the game (more than Semyon, yes! He's just one person compared to you seventy thousand-ish!).
 
But sometimes, they do get carried away.
 
Overreacting to something is the biggest blunder a tanker can make. It affects his own gameplay, as well as that of other tankers. Nothing is stress-free. Errors and misgivings tend to present themselves at every corner of one's experience. What one really needs, is to know how to respond to these errors - or let's say, simply the wrong circumstances.
 
And therefore, Stratus and I planned this series to benefit the community and make them appreciate the reporters more help them enhance their decision-making ability, make them react on the spur of the moment, and above all, to help them play the game better!
 

 
the gold box siren, having little HP left, and supplies (our topics btw)
 

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Lose your head when you hear that industrial alarm? Do you amok typing 'where is gold' in the chat? Do you happen to have equipped a Mammoth at that exact same moment and can't change combos? Keep calm, dear tankers, because a goldhunting guide has never been so accurate, yet so brief!

 

WHAT TO DO

@sonofchrysalis3

 

1.) Hit the self-destruct button immediately. You will respawn with full health, and your double armour kit will be immediately available for activation. Your repair kit will also be available, so you will last longer in the middle of the gold-mad firestorm of shooting.

 

2.) In the ten seconds before you self-destruct, drive around looking for the Drop Zone. Remember where you see it so you can dash there as soon as you respawn.

 

3.) When you respawn, head for the Drop Zone but don't get onto it. Hang back and wait until you can actually see it coming down (when it has about six seconds before touching down), then fight your way to it.

 

4.) Ignore the noobs who scream "NO KILL!" in the chat box. They have every intention of killing you if you get in the way, so feel free to fire if needed... and believe me, it will be needed.

 

WHAT NOT TO DO

@TriNitroToIuene

 

 
X  First of all, never, ever ask the location of the gold box in the chat. This means exposing yourself to the enemies, and your time would be better spent if you searched for the spot manually.
 
X  Again, do not announce where the spot is if you have found the spot. Chances are, it'll be some desolate, lonely corner of Kungur which nobody knew existed and before you know it, your spot will be more crowded than Semyon's fangirl following. Retain the mystery, and others won't notice you till it's too late. Enjoy them one grand crystals!
 
X  Do not equip drugs the moment the alarm rings. Most likely, by the time the gold actually falls, you'll have used most of them up, and there won't be anything left to serve you during the pileup stage. Try picking up dropped supplies and using supplies only when necessary, but NEVER go out of your way to pick up drop boxes. If the spot and the supply are in two different directions, risk it - just do it (Shia LaBeouf style).
 
X  Do not stand on the drop spot. This is because ninety-nine percent of gold box drop spots are exposed, and chances are you'll be the first one to die. Stand away from the spot under cover, and at the last moment, dash at the spot with a fair chance to climb some tanks and get the gold.
 
X  Please, please do not type 'no kill' in the chat. This will show your weakness and you will be the first person to get targeted. However, feel free to kill other people.
 
X  Do not refer this guide for an idea of what to do once the box actually starts dropping - this just chronicles the preparations.

 

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Keep hiding in the corner when there is more dark green than light green in your health bar? Do you stay out of the battle waiting for that non-existent Isida to heal you? Run out of Repair Kits, and don't want to risk going to the Garage in fear of being kicked from the battle? Don't worry, tanker. YOU can contribute too!

 

WHAT TO DO

@sonofchrysalis3

 

1.) If a drop box is available, grab it before you consider hitting the 1 button. Repair kits are your most valuable asset (besides your tank, obviously), so you don't need to waste them. BUT:

 

2.) Do make sure that an enemy is not going to endanger you as you attempt to grab the drop box. You will often find that dropping a mine and running for your life will save your life, while trying to smash through an enemy to get a Repair drop is an invitation to getting smushed. Of course, if you can drop a mine, then you should be able to use that Repair, but ANYWAY...

 

3.) If you are on a team, check to see if there are any friendly Isidas around. Most Isidas can be summoned by simply "burping" at them (shooting at or past them with your gun). You'll get your hp back, and he'll get a nice little xp boost.

 

WHAT NOT TO DO

@TriNitroToIuene

 

 

X  Do not dash for the first aid drop spot the moment you run low on health if the box has already not fallen. Time is of the essence here - the less time you spend on one spot (mostly out of cover) the better. Waiting stationary on top of the drop spots makes you vulnerable.

 

X  Avoid going too near your enemies. Shoot them from a distance if they have short-ranged weapons, and camp if they have long-ranged ones. Also, make sure you stay away from places with more than one playable platform (for example, under the main building in Rio).

 

X  Do not stay in one spot - keep moving and act as if you're contributing somehow, to avoid triggering the enemy's suspicion. They're more likely to shoot you if you keep hiding behind a wall.

 

X  It's good, in fact, it's the best idea to wait for an Isida to recharge you; however, take care - don't type 'Isida' in the public chat. You'll be killed within seconds.

 

X  And also, don't wait for an Isida or repair kit for too long - you'll be multing if you do. Just go ahead, camp or simply do a kamikaze attack - kill as many as you can till you die. I think you can sacrifice your D/L if you're not aiming for a TWR.

 

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Mad at other tankers for picking up unwanted supply boxes? Do you feel your fingers itching towards the number keys too often? Do you find yourself typing 'drugger noob' too often? Never fear, because after reading this short brochure, you'll become a pro at using Supplies too!

 

WHAT TO DO

@sonofchrysalis3

 

1.) Understand that, unless you are in a pro battle, your opponents will use supplies. They will not stop, no matter how much you yell at them, and Tanki will never, ever remove them from the game. Wipe your eyes and deal with it. They really aren't that bad, as I've been screaming for a while now....

 

2.) Failing that, you will rarely run into an entire map of tankers who are constantly using supplies. There will usually be one or two, tops. You'll notice that they are almost always on the top of the leaderboard, so maybe you should take a hint. Anyway, identify the ones who use supplies and stay away from them. Attack everyone except them. When they come after you, flee. Your pointless and nigh unto religious revulsion from supplies has rendered you unable to compete with them, so don't even try.

 

3.) Maybe you don't hate supplies (bless you brother, bless you). In that case, don't respond to the screams of those who hate them. It will distract you from the battle you are so totally winning.

 

4.) Don't use your stash of Repair kits in Deathmatch mode. You're going to need them when you are running home with a flag or beating your way to a Gold Box.

 

5.) If you see a Double Damage kit falling, press that 2 button to arm yourself with a Double Armor. Grab that Damage kit and you will become a fearsome tank-tossing beast. The same applies, obviously, if you see a Double Armor kit falling.

 

WHAT NOT TO DO

@TriNitroToIuene

 

 

X  Don't pick up every supply that comes in front of your tank, ignore it and pick it up when later needed (if it's still there, that is), or else let a teammate who needs it more have it.

 

X  Do not drug to complete supply missions. Need I say more?

 

X  Pick up as many boxes as possible, but don't camp near the drop zone. Fight your way through the battle, and when the supply actually falls, come and get it.

 

X  Don't call anyone 'drugger noob'. Supplies are a part of Tanki, and you know it. If you're so jealous, go and buy some supplies yourself, and you'll see that people using 'em are noobs as long as it isn't you.

 

 

Well, yeah, that was it. A shorthand but accurate guide on what to do if you're stuck in various pleasant situations, or the opposite. I guess all you need to do after reading this is keep your head on.

 

And, if you have any suggestions for this series, by which I mean more scenarios to which we react, feel free to write them in the comments!

 

Till then, this is le explosive and le pony, signing off.

 

 

Edited October 16, 2015 by TriNitroToIuene

[lukey0 27,543]

Nice though two things with the Gold Box's not to do's.

 

1. You can activate supplies as soon as the alarm sounds. You'll have 5sec left of the first supply you activated once Gold is taken.

 

2. Don't kill others, it means others will kill you. :LOL: And you'll be sure to die. :LOL:

[LOLKILLERTOTHEDEATH 1,921]

Man, I'm irritated, such great pieces off writing, going unnoticed?! TNT, before you think that this is a bad guide, let me tell you, this is a fantastic guide!, don't let the depressing number of views or comments discourage you

[Supernatural 2,053]

Yeah, go and kill others, especially if you are in xp battles. You will be the 1st to die then. Nice advice if you don't want readers to get gold. The rest is OK.

[momy950666 960]

awsome loved it <3

[anuclearbomb 220]

to of my favorite writers writing one article? this is going to be awesome! 

after reading this i just want to say, i do most of the things your not supposed to do, so... yeah.

[TriNitroToIuene 4,765]

Yeah, go and kill others, especially if you are in xp battles. You will be the 1st to die then. Nice advice if you don't want readers to get gold. The rest is OK.

It doesn't exactly tell you to bludgeon everybody in your path, do it covertly k

[13rilliant 8]

Loved it! Great Work

[Heles 9,220]

Thnx for the tips 

[genak138 950]

Actually, when the Gold Box Siren appears, listen to the people who say no kill, at least until the gold box actually drops. If you do start shooting people, everyone will start shooting you, and you will die before you can even find the drop zone.

But once the box has materialized, by all means kill :D

[M4ShermanUSA 926]

Great Article!

Keep up the good work.

[Nikosking2000 0]

Nice article

thanks for the usefull information :) :) ;) ;) :P :P :D :D :lol: :lol:

[K.a.M.a.JI 600]

<3 Your Articles 

[sonofchrysalis3 3,719]

Actually, when the Gold Box Siren appears, listen to the people who say no kill, at least until the gold box actually drops. If you do start shooting people, everyone will start shooting you, and you will die before you can even find the drop zone.

But once the box has materialized, by all means kill :D

That's exactly what we just said.

[genak138 950]

Not really

[Devin_The_Armageddon 30]

It says section 1. Please let this be the last, i do not want another.

[TriNitroToIuene 4,765]

It says section 1. Please let this be the last, i do not want another.

Wait, why?

[yoloswagpeople 0]

This article's great, but why are there only a few people reading this? this is depressing

[asifmehmood 1,576]

Lol xD nice topic (:

[Quarks 2,255]

Even with this I will not catch gold. Or live with little HP, and I drug like crazy at some point.

[Bluebird13 95]

Nice article! I have a suggestion-

 

How should you face long-range weapons with a short-range turret on a medium/large map?

 

The first obvious point would be to switch weapons, but what if you do not have anything better? In my case, I have Isida and Firebird m2, but nothing else worth mentioning (soon, however, I'll have Thunder m2). If I was facing a group of Railguns on such a map, how should I go about winning? I have my techniques and ways to do this, but I still think a good article could be made on it, anyway; not just for the few people like myself.

 

Again, great article, and good luck with the rest of this series.