World of Tanks

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Did try the search andf couldn't see a topic about this yet.

It's still in beta but have been playing it the last couple of evenings and so far very impressed. It's a load of fun. Anyone else playing?

http://www.worldoftanks.com/

I'd say it's not strictly an MMO as you join battles each time. If anyone wants info on how to get in slightly quicker than using the signup page on the website send me a pm.

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Been enjoying the VK3601(H).

Play with a few mates and the only annoying thing is the limit on platoon sizes, we usually have a few going then try to hit Battle at the same time. Sometimes end up in the same match and sometimes on the same team. It's a good laugh though.

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Scraggles said:

tried a training server, most of the tanks were of much older players and so tanks were 2-3 times the size, got bored very, very quick and not sure will bother returning

thought the idea of a training server was to get used to the game with similar sized tanks and not be cannon fodder for older players

Get straight in to Battles, training doesn't offer much and in the normal battles you'll be on the match making system so should be against similar tanks.

Plus in training battles you earn no exp or credits so you're better off doing battles.

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Just hit the button that says "Battle" right in the top middle of the screen.

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skene said:

Is it a bad idea to try and play it on a laptop with a touch pad?

It'd probably be tricky. Aiming is done with the mouse.

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Not really, there's good and bad tanks in all the trees but each tank has it's own good and bad points but then some of these can be overcome with the upgrades. I thought the PzIV with the long turret was an awesome tank, great for sitting back and sniping and quite often go back to it for a few rounds on the other side I wanted to get the Leopard just to try out some fast scouting/harass and have never really got on with it.

One of the best ways to get a feel for the tanks before you spend your credits or even grind the xp for them is have a read on the forums there's plenty of good info on there and, if you take the general opinion of each tank, it's generally spot on.