Farewell Tanki Online.

[Generalissimo 40]

Hopefully this won't get taken down. 

Farewell Tanki Online, 
Just wanted to say goodbye to the game and to all the players. I've been playing Tanki Online for almost 12 years, literally more than half my life. Started to play when I was only 12 in middle school and been playing until now (I am 23). It has been my favorite game for years and it's the only game I've played this consistently for this long. I've played under many different accounts and there have been periods where I hadn't played for months in between. However I always came back. Earlier this year after not playing Tanki online for almost a year I decided to come back, my goal was to take an account up to the highest rank of Generalissimo (as that was the highest rank when I started playing the game) because although I've had many different accounts, none were at the final rank . Created an account with the nickname "Generalissimo" (somehow no one had taken it) and I achieved the goal of finally having an account with the highest in game rank (now Legend). 

Although I may have continued to play the game I decided to stop because, frankly, it is no longer the same great game as it used to be. It's no longer fun or enjoyable. Most importantly, the developers of the game just do not care about the majority of the players. The final straw was the Patch Update #692, where the developers buffed the most overpowered augment Helios. Literally all players know that Ricochet with Helios is without a doubt the most overpowered turret, and somehow the developers thought it would be a good idea to give it another buff. This was the end for me. That showed me that developers absolutely do not care about the players. All they want to cater to are the few that spend money on this game. Look, I get it, its a business and you all have to make money somehow. I understand that but there should be a balance, and the game is nowhere near a balance between making money and giving the players an enjoyable experience.  When you are up against players that buy and have equipment such as Paladin with Crisis drone using turrets like Twins with EMP or Ricochet with Helios, they're practically impossible to defeat, like even with an entire team. That's just not fun honestly. Like I said, I've been playing this game for a decade now and not to sound too full of myself, but I consider myself pretty good. But up against buyers with overpowered combos, even I can't win against them. 

Tanki Online is really near and dear to me; its what I've been playing for pretty much my childhood, teen, and young adult life. When I had other friends playing Fortnite, Overwatch, PUBG, I was grinding away in this game. I had a lot of great moments in this game. I made a lot of friends. Tanki Online is also special in my life because it is where I met my first girlfriend. We met playing this game and we were together for 4 years, so thank you Tanki Online for that. 

There is a saying in my culture, and I believe it fits here well when it comes to Tanki Online, "I love it, but it doesn't love me back".

It's just not worth it anymore. So thank you everyone. Goodbye.

[Spy 14,687]

I have spoken to a friend of mine who I met in Tanki about the exact same topic yesterday, both of us met many people with whom we became friends to this day. We met them when we all went to school and now some of them are getting married, getting good jobs and it's crazy how we are still in touch just because of this game.

Anyhow, it is sad to see you leave. I wish you nothing but the best! 

[King.David 371]

39 minutes ago, Generalissimo said:

There is a saying in my culture, and I believe it fits here well when it comes to Tanki Online, "I love it, but it doesn't love me back".

I like that quote. Sums up the situation pretty much. I too have been playing for a while, but under different accounts which I either lost (forgot password) or was stupid enough to share my password with other people (very young at that point). So this is one of those games I had a LOT of nostalgia with. Soon, I will join you in leaving.

But hey, life goes on, so I wish you prosperity in your future endeavours. 

[Bydo 20,119]

Sad to see you go , I have seen and been in battles with you over the years and will miss the fun we use to have.

back then tanki was a game worthy to play and Enjoy. over time it has changed just like all the other games on the market. they all need to keep up to the Jone's to compete

I do hope to see you return one day if tanki is still on line.

I wish you all the best of luck for your future .

Bydolord / Titanium=9000 /  are only a few names I use to have on my accounts .

[HichigoShiiro 4,378]

just be like me, i quit this game in 2017 or so, but i just come back to the forum every few months to complain about something random in this game. 

[oOo.Aryan.oOo 968]

Same feelings !  I too miss many friends who I met in this game , 6-7 years  back this game had another vibes. I lost touch with many people who I met in this game due to a Crap Deal of Skype and Microsoft. We all started playing this game , when we were in school and now majority of us in college , getting jobs , got married or even have a kid.

Nostalgia , I hope the good Old Days Return and The God Old Tanki Returns.

Sometimes , when Life Hits us , then we return on this game to remember good memories and vent frustration.

If anyone of The Save Gold Group (old member) is reading this please try to contact me.

My oldnickname (U.F.O.PRO)

[Spy 14,687]

Good luck with your future adventures!

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