event Scorpion. Early access.

[SulfuricAcid 504]

Were we about to get the highest modification kit of scorpion available at our rank if we could reached the last reward of Tanki-fund event?

Edited June 22, 2022 by SulfuricAcid

[RIDDLER_8 5,552]

This early access for Scorpion is long. Very long!

[LuckyLuke 111]

@PIETROxROMEO Yes, without augments the opponent will escape . To make it effective, you need to buy the augment

On 6/21/2022 at 7:37 PM, PIETROxROMEO said:

great! especially the ability to change the way you shoot, great!

 

[Akame 4,578]

20 hours ago, NikmanGT said:

Still no announcement regarding that.

:Deadge:

Kinda a shame, cuz the bday has literally gone

[Fuchsia 109]

saw some russian tanker using it on TJG with viking. they got decent score. scorpion for sure is most effective for TJG, SIG, and maps with a line of sight from one spawn to another (to use servo anyway)

[Cleric 1,385]

1 hour ago, Fuchsia said:

saw some russian tanker using it on TJG with viking. they got decent score. scorpion for sure is most effective for TJG, SIG, and maps with a line of sight from one spawn to another (to use servo anyway)

Of course they get decent score, this is exactly what the Devs want to see.

 

This release cycle has happened many many times already isn't it? Each time with the exact same formula.

1. New stuff get added --> Make it OP as hell and "early access" only (stop butchering the word early access damn it)
   So that buyers will rush and buy it.
    
2. After certain time, nerf it a bit, just a bit and make it available to everyone
   So that non-buyers will waste their crystals and buy it --> indirectly encourage freeriders to pay for real money, because they just spend whole bunch of crystals and now they properly need more for something else. Remember, not every one has played this game for half a decade and are in-game billionaires
    
3. After a substantial period (usually takes months or even more than a year), nerf it to the ground to how it supposed to be in the first place. And call it "We listened, we delivered, we finally balanced it."
   Now they get both the money and the praise of doing the "right" thing.

Edited June 23, 2022 by Warpriest

[NikmanGT 4,362]

4 hours ago, Akame said:

:Deadge:

Kinda a shame, cuz the bday has literally gone

My guess is that the Bday Ddos is the main reason why the secret party went down and had issues with the site.

I won't think secret party will be held until this attack is fully dealt with...

[Compasser 41]

2 hours ago, Warpriest said:

Make it OP as hell and "early access" only

Could be, but i think scorpion is not that op this time compared to tesla(unless they make the damage high enough). According to the arm race, i can't think of another way of playing such turrets except for camping. I think it is almost useless in close range.

I also predict that it could counter against ares in SGE mode. 

[Cleric 1,385]

1 hour ago, Compasser said:

Could be, but i think scorpion is not that op this time compared to tesla(unless they make the damage high enough). According to the arm race, i can't think of another way of playing such turrets except for camping. I think it is almost useless in close range.

I also predict that it could counter against ares in SGE mode. 

The effectiveness of long ranged, slow firing weaponries are usually underestimated when compared to mid or close range, high firing rate weapons.

Like on paper, does a minigun which can vaporize you in seconds sound scarier or an .50 caliber anti-materiel sniper rifle which can one-shot the anyone sound scarier?

 

The fact that it is really good at camping is already a pain in the ass. It doesn't have to like "let me nuke the entire map". It just allows players to sit in the corner, getting kills from time to time while no one is able touch them. Players with it properly didn't get super high score, but they can get like 16 kills and 0 death in a team match. And that sucks. 

 

BTW, arm race is properly the worst mode to test this turret. You can't camp too well when everyone is your enemy and can spawn right next to you at any time.

[Mr.Spark 240]

I will tell you guys how many ultra containers I will have needed when it becomes available. (maybe tomorrow)

[Broocker 6]

On 6/21/2022 at 12:47 PM, frederik123456 said:

Well, it is not exactly the same, but close enough:

https://en.tankiforum.com/topic/389533-ideas-for-augments/?do=findComment&comment=6956982

Javelin is a portable anti-tank missile launcher, which fires only 1 missile, guided by infrared (I think this is the similarity with the Scorpion turret).
The problem is that there were several suggestions, and on the part of the TO no mention as to where they got the idea for the Scorpion turret. Therefore, everyone can guess where the idea or inspiration came from for your creation, like me in this link:
https://en.tankiforum.com/topic/389080-ideas-for-hulls-and-overdrives/?do=findComment&comment=6843008
Hugs to all, and happy to have this turret in the game. It's one more alternative.

[Akame 4,578]

Just gonna leave this here.

 

[RIDDLER_8 5,552]

The animation of Scorpion above is really cool and nice.

[Dopamine 2,161]

1 hour ago, Akame said:

Just gonna leave this here.

 

I see Scorpion will need some fixing ...

[wolverine848 13,097]

1 hour ago, Akame said:

Just gonna leave this here.

 

So it can see through obstacles and doesnt even need to get a lock?    

[RIDDLER_8 5,552]

I like the look of this turret.

[Hypersomnia 1,695]

30 minutes ago, frederik123456 said:

I see Scorpion will need some fixing ...

Knowing Tanki devs its probably Intentional Feature.
Or if its a bug they'll just say they'll fix it soon but they'll just never fix it. And no im not being negative for no reason. There are that many bugs in battles for years and how many of them got fixed? 2? 3? at least they finally fixed no demage bug (even though i get it often but lets ignore it)

Or just look at their Development Plans. there are 50 things they promised to add MONTHS and MONTHS AGO as of now they completed 3ish things! only 47 left! But nvm they promise 10 more updates this week that they'll never do unless it gives them money. Its absolutely pathetic.

[King.David 371]

2 hours ago, Akame said:

Just gonna leave this here.

 

The walls don't block Scorpion.........Scorpion blocks the walls.

[Spy 14,687]

A nice rank up with the new Scorpion turret!

Spoiler

 

[tankiexpert1 105]

So, I tested Scorpion on the test servers, and to be honest, it's quite OP, allowing damage to be done from short and long range.  I don't think this gun should be implemented in tanki.  Minor adjustments should be made first.

[krokorok 838]

I would be mad how OP it is, but at this point, I am not even surprised anymore xD

[Blutaar 1,904]

4 hours ago, Akame said:

Just gonna leave this here.

 

I'm on holiday right now but opened the forum because of the sake of it. 

 

This is nasty not gonna lie

[sphdz_3153371 41]

can't wait for Helios augment for Scorpion...

[TheCongoSpider 8,942]

I've fought 2 different Scorpion users so far. The turret isn't that horrid on paper, but oh boy when you start adding extra damage enhancement on it via Crisis, y'know, the drone used by the target audience of this Early Access period. It becomes obnoxious if you do not have protection against it. When the module becomes accessible via sales, the situation should be better, but again, it's another obnoxious, sudden big-damage addition to the game. 

 

I haven't seen anyone use Missile Launcher "Wolfpack" yet. 

[Akame 4,578]

7 hours ago, wolverine848 said:

So it can see through obstacles and doesnt even need to get a lock?    

 

8 hours ago, frederik123456 said:

I see Scorpion will need some fixing ...

Provided you start locking on a player, you can continue to lock onto them, but I assume the ability to transfer locking onto a totally different enemy is a bug. Or an 'intended feature'.