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I missed my celebration, I hit the mark 2-3 days ago but...

5,000 battles later...

the VK-2801 is STILL AWESOME! and with patch7.2, it is more awesome than ever!

Only thing I can say is, I can't imagine myself playing one tank for 5k battles.
I think you have the guy who played only the MS-1 for ~3k battles beat now though.

lostwingman, on Apr 04 2012 - 18:32, said:

I still play my other ones at least once a day for the bonus but they aren't as fun.  The Panther II is pretty kewl; can't wait til I get the E-50.  I'm thinking the skills the tier 5 lights teach you would make the top tier mediums extra deadly, but we'll see

Congrats, that is a lot of battles in one tank. I also have the VK2801 but i dont even think i have hit over a hundred battles in it yet. fun tank to drive though!

Tazilon, on Apr 04 2012 - 19:14, said:

Well, I play my E-50, T110, and VK28 pretty similarly. Roaming battle field opportunists. E-50 has the best gun reach I feel though, the T110 just can't keep up with that accuracy. Also, where's my accurate 105 derp? I want to put HE shells down on people at range.

Gratz Tazilon. =D i just tipped over the 600 battles mark myself.

And... in the last 100 battles i have:
been reported 3-5 times for "haxors"
been cussed at ~20 times
tested artillery accuracy ~50 times
Get smacked in the face by a 150mm ~2
harrased t9 and 10 tanks (all the time   )
made t-50-2s into bonfires 9-15 times
randomly hit by my own team 3 times
rammed myself into a t10 (on accident) 3-4 times
rammed myself into a t10 for kamikaze 1 time (IS-7 with 1 hp, it very nearly killed me)
Induced RagE ...ive lost count...

Note: i was reported once for shooting down into a M36 slugger turret effectively one shotting the silly punk. i was also reported for killing 3 people in 10 or so seconds. one shotted a td, rammed a artillery and then shot another td in rapid succession.

I am honestly wondering; i cant be the only one getting all the hate, and i know at least by your shier experience, and a game where i watched you violate 3-4 tanks after i died, that your as good if not better than me. i kinda want to hear your storys of raging tankers.

Gelidusanima, on Apr 04 2012 - 23:58, said:

No idea if I've ever been reported, but I know I make people mad sometimes...lol   Just got accused of hacking by a T34 yesterday.  I was sitting back sniping 3-4 tanks in Sand River.  The T34 was doing the same.   His allies all died, as did mine.  I was able to keep seeing him but he was unable to keep seeing me because he had been using his teammates spot to see me, apparently without realizing it.  I kept him lit up and Arty killed him.  He called haxxor on me...was funny.

I just realized today that you have 5k battles in the tank but have yet to max research crew skills...insanity.

lostwingman, on Apr 06 2012 - 04:30, said:

I am about 77% through my 5th one.  I play 50 missions a day and am currently getting less than 2% a day.,  God know how long my 6th skills will take...

any HE difference between 7.1 and 7.2?

iamablocker, on Apr 06 2012 - 14:49, said:

Yes, the change to how they do armor seems to help my HE damage.

iamablocker, on Apr 06 2012 - 14:49, said:

I agree, maybe I'm getting lucky landing shots at the base of turrets more often but the tank is doing more damage now and has thus made it a much more enjoyable experience.

Gratz on 5000+. Hope I'm still playing when you reach 10000! Not sure when I will ever reach 5000 on all tanks combined.

I actually damaged an IS-4 today, which has never happened before that I can remember. So yes, I think the 7.2 update has improved this tank or I got very lucky with the location or damage roll.

I am starting to get the hang of the tank, but not sure when it will ever be a favorite. My reflexes are not what they used to be and I think this tank (actually any light tank) requires good driving skills as well as being able to aim quickly. Only time will tell. But still a fun tank, just not always a good credit earner for me.

P.S. Thanks for the VK2801 guide.

EDIT: will try your aiming tip.

Deathly_Vixen, on Apr 07 2012 - 18:42, said:

Ty   And don't waste much time trying to aim at specific spots unless you are sitting still.   When on the move, unless close in and going for tracks, I usually go for center of mass to try to offset the dispersion we have.

Yes, is awsome MEDIUM, i mean light...  

ParanoidSniper, on Apr 09 2012 - 14:11, said:

lol

Tazilon, on Apr 04 2012 - 19:14, said:

I went other way, E-50 first, now on learning curve for VK2801. One thing I find very similar is what you termed half court scouting, the E-50 does this very well with optics fitted.

Its also a higly opportunistic tank, very able to exploit weakness in enemies position, either by mobility or sniping with accuracy across the map.

Anyway .. I digress .. 5000 battles is a lot on any tank, let alone a tier V light!

Tazilon, on Apr 04 2012 - 19:14, said:

Taz, did you get your E-50 yet? I'm thinking of getting one tonight.

Atum, on Apr 11 2012 - 23:33, said:

I got it yesterday, but I am not playing it til i get a few more upgrades on it.

OMG 5k battles in one tank?  Siiiiiiick.  I think my most played tank is at around 365 or so, and I have almost 4800 total battles.  I think I'd lose my mind playing the same tank that much!