What Advantages Does the Downloadable HTML5 Version Have Over The Browser Version?

[HappyFace 63]

I've been experiencing a lot of crashes because the game "overloads" Chrome -- Could the browser version perform more stably? 

[Devoid 2,603]

Playing on the HTML5 client, instead of the browser version,  is generally much smoother, as most files (maps, turrets, etc.) are saved in the cache folder, and remembered between each time playing on that version. The browser version, on the other hand, is forced to load these files in your browser each time playing the game, so it is usually slower.

I would suggest using either version; both have their pros and cons, so you can decide which ones you want to face while playing.

[featwasath 267]

Chrome is a web browser that does a lot of other stuff in background while you're playing. So, that other stuff slows down your gaming performance. Also, Chrome doesn't have hardware acceleration enabled by default. But the game client doesn't have any of these problems and definitely smooth & faster than playing in browser

[HappyFace 63]

When I click to download the client, it says "tankionline_eu". Does that mean I'll be playing on EU servers? If I'm playing on Chrome aren't I playing on NA?

[The_Pakistani 16,768]

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[HappyFace 63]

But in the recent VLOG it said NA players were playing on outdated versions, and they're being migrated to EU servers now?

[CabbageRoll 3,018]

Whenever i download the client it always gives me the flash one! totally ironic by how you are forcing people to play on html5

[HappyFace 63]

I've been trying the client version for 3ish hours on and off. I get 75 ping or more, when I get 60 ping or more on Chrome. What gives? 

[coconuttree 519]

There is a problem with the HTML5 browser version (idk if it is specific to chrome). There is a kind of memory leak. After each battle, the ram is not cleared of resources used in that battle. So, after each battle, the ram usage keeps increasing. When the ram becomes full, the page will crash( the "oh snap" error) or the pc will freeze. This has been reported and will most likely be fixed. Then, the game won't "overload chrome" anymore.

Edited April 21, 2020 by coconuttree