The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Great War to today. By Rank IV onwards, armour has taken a backseat while firepower and mobility becomes the prime focus of addition. Naval Forces Maps Subcategories Or a rainy day in Normandy ambushing a Sherman convoy with your Tiger / Panther :yes: At the current state of GF AI I doubt it would be much fun ;). These tank destroyers, with examples like the Marder III, ZiS-30, and Ho-Ni I, are distinguished by very little, if any, armour on the design. Some of these maps are re-used to form the air battles area of tank maps. No fancy long shots or skillful manoeuvres, just getting up close and personal with the enemy, front and center. While Rank I is quite low-powered with rather anemic machine guns and fire rate available, autocannons become present and available by Rank II that could lay down impressive fire to destroy the aircraft, providing the aircraft does not strafe and knock out the crew in an attack run. However, the ease of capturing these points is hampered by the terrain of each map and the enemies shooting. Register now and play for free: http://warthunder.com/play4free?r=You. #2 Captain_NES 17. des. Categories: War Thunder CDK Custom missions Game mechanics The American starter tanks epitomize the rest of the American tech tree with a mediocrity that gives each tank a balance of firepower, mobility, and protection. However, this also means that against enemies that are more focused to a specific trait, the American tanks would do poorly in regards. Imagine an actual battle of Kursk or Stalingrad or the final assaults on El Alamein. Notice: This title runs in both standard and . They do not aim to recreate real-world locations, although they may take inspiration from them. However, firepower on these tank destroyers are often of a league of the next rank's equivalent, such as the Rank III Nashorn being equipped with an 88 mm cannon that does not begin to appear on tanks until the next rank up. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. Iron Front is an WW2 Arma style game with some pretty awesome tank missions in it as well. There is a preset for the joystick set up with War Thunder, however, I have never tried it (and judging by the default tank controls) it may not be up to speed to be competitive with the cross platform market. One general advantage in American tanks is the presence of a gun stabilizer, which allows the gun to lay more easily during slow movements or when coming to a halt. For more details on ammo type, see, It should be pointed out that when choosing a vehicle to load into a battle, not every tank in the game is optimal for every situation. Anti-air vehicles in the British tree are often lacklustre in firepower, earlier ones relying on either regular machine guns or the large 0.50 cal ones before switching over to more reliable autocannons. I finally decided to do some single missions today . Planes, Tanks, Model building, hanging round with friends. What does Microsoft's cross-play move really mean? This page was last edited on 6 April 2022, at 22:26. Now, it is time to select the game mode for the match. Players can share created content with each other on the LIVE portal and . However, Rank II is characterized with great hull armour with the KV-1 heavy tanks and T-34 medium tanks, with the turret being the primary weak points on these tanks. To add to this, the Type 90 also has one of the highest penetrating sabot round in the game, meaning while the journey to the top may be hard, it could be quite rewarding with a potent vehicle and a huge reserve of game skills. This can be done as simple as retreating back into cover after firing the cannon to reload in safety, or as thorough as repositioning the fire location before exposing the tank again. The main exception is the P.7.T AA, an anti-aircraft armed tractor, and the AMR.35 ZT3, a light, manoeuvrable tank destroyer. However, the armour in these tanks is often the bare minimum, and sometimes even thinner especially on the sides. This section's purpose is to get the player adequately ready in jumping into a War Thunder tank battle, starting from choosing a nation towards joining a battle. Bead-lining a straight path towards the objective could run into open, exposed areas where the enemy could fire upon with ease. The first thing encountered upon joining a match is a vehicle and ammo selection screen, with vehicle selection done atop and ammunition done in the center. Each rank past the first has a criteria of the number of vehicles that must be researched and purchased before the next rank's vehicles could be researched. Going up the tech tree to Rank II and III, the German tanks begin catching up dramatically in firepower, with armour improving as well. For that reason, they also possess decent self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, which employ absurdly high fire rate or quadruple gun compositions. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This function can be used to make accurate shots at long range, when the Gunner view (Sniper mode) is obstructed by bushes, or has a lesser magnification (zoom) than the Binoculars. At Rank IV. This is done because after opening an engagement, the enemy downrange will be focused on locating the origin of the attack to eliminate the threat. War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. but it will not let me . This is continued in Rank III where armour really takes a setback as an even longer 75 mm becomes the go-to gun for the Japanese tree, while mobility slowly drags down up to the bulky Chi-Ri II. Most objectives in the game rely on the capture and control of strategic points, with the game mode being called "Conquest" or "Domination" depending on the number of capture points available. While a few more lightly-armoured, open-topped tank destroyers exist by Rank IV, the solid armoured casemate designs remain a prominent figure in the Soviet tech tree. Some missions just have you following simple way points to help with your maneuverability, those are the missions which are really easy and can be done on the hardest difficulty. So, fast tanks like the Cromwell are working alongside heavily armoured ones such as the Churchill tanks. Your tank will suddenly be attached to its target and the momentum will brutally pull it back up. There was a tank game for PS1 called PanzerFront that had several single missions that I think Gaijin could use for reference. Stay on the capture point and fight off any incoming invaders. From Rank III onward, all German anti-aircraft vehicles keep the crew in a semi to fully-protected position, with the vehicle bristling with rapid-fire cannons able to track and shoot down the enemy aircraft. While Ground battle need more precision & something else to make the mission enjoyable & feeling unique (ex: the landing of a I-15 on a Harbour or in a middle of the battlefield to rescue someone). While these could still rely on ambush methods to obtain hits on the enemy, their slower speed and higher profile can make concealment at advantageous positions difficult, often causing them to take up a role similar to heavy tanks to absorb fire from the front while using their cannon to decimate the enemies in front trying to penetrate the thick armour. Well now you can, in War Thunders single player and co-op missions. Anti-aircraft vehicles are quite capable, with every single one equipped with autocannons to smack down enemy planes. The single missions are either impossible to do or broken in some way, only about 30% of them actually work and they are a waste of time since you don't really get anything for them. Vehicles restricted from being researched are noted by being under a dark red overlay, with indications that the vehicle is locked. Well first off, you get experience in more ways than one. These SPAA are also usually capable of dealing with tanks of their battle rating, being the most infamous one the OTO R3 T20 FA-HS with a fast-firing 20 mm cannon. Tech Tree trends: Mobility upgrades the engine, transmission, and suspension characteristics. You get experience in flight formation, which really can be tough to do since everyone has their own style of flying. These maps are the Air Battles area of their respective Naval Maps. 20112022 Gaijin Games Kft. These tank destroyers rely on moving to areas in a very short amount of time to set up flanking ambushes against the incoming enemy. At the later ranks, most of the nations have phased out the light tanks due to their inadequacy against the larger tanks, but the American and Soviet tree still retain them up to the late ranks. The reward at the end of a match is largely determined by whether you have won or lost the match, and the outcome of the match is largely determined by who possesses the capture points. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. For example, it would probably be unwise to take the slow. Naval Air Maps These maps are the Air Battles area of their respective Naval Maps. Amateur Writer who loves video games! Challenge your inner-pilot with fun yet sometimes difficult ways to getting experience! This game has amazing potential with one HUGE notable exception: They made the "realism" of a pilot being shot, occur FAR TOO OFTEN. Second battle of El Alamein (Ground Forces), https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Category:Maps_and_missions&oldid=159777. What you want to do is create a custom match and password protect it. You can set up custom battles (i think thats what i used) that use tanks and AI for all the other players. Skill to accurately range and hit very far away targets, patience to wait for the enemy to drive right into your firing range. Another school of thought in casemate structures are larger-profiled, but more heavily armoured designs such as the Jagdtiger, Tortoise, and T95 in a role that could be considered assault tank destroyers. This will lower their distribution of firepower to two targets, whereas the flanking force and main force can still concentrate their firepower on just one enemy force. A good mindset to have is to not view exposure as a mere state, but rather as a conscious, active decision. Try to surprise the enemies by attacking on their flanks, even when sniping. Due to their low altitude of attack, equipped bombs should be set on delay to avoid the bomb blast and shrapnel on the ground from affecting the aircraft. homeWar Thunder Mods Collections Media Community Support Mods Mods Games Images Videos Users search Log inRegister videogame_assetMy games When logged in, you can choose up to 12 games that will be displayed as favourites in this menu. Here we detail the typical usage of each vehicle type in a battle. War Thunder is a competitive online-only game, meaning anything that alters the gameplay or even some parts of the user interface can be considered cheating. There is a new Joystick dedicated to the PS4 now. Armour is enhanced little by little with each version of the Panzer III and IV, but the enemy cannons could also deal with this armour easily as well so they are simply proof against earlier enemies. I was already thinking of some missions which occurred in the second world war and are known for being big tank battles: Or perhaps the battle of La Gleize with Kampfgruppe Peiper? Here is to hoping! Flanking is the movement of units to get around the enemy to their sides, then hitting them. Tanks are relatively new to the game so it still may come. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. The SPG line, which has generally mobile tank destroyers usually with little armour, which makes them good for taking positions and firing from afar. This mix in characteristics make the tanks very versatile in their battlefield performance when used correctly. When that is hit, the T-34 is unable to fire. + Ground Mission are more specific than the AF-ones (intercept, patrol, bomb) based on the sky scene. Powered by Invision Community, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 Discussion. There was a tank game for PS1 called PanzerFront that had several single missions that I think Gaijin could use for reference. It finally hit me that this tickled my old MechWarrior nostalgia something fierce and their singleplayer campaigns. This progresses slightly in Rank III-IV with a tank chassis with a 40 mm Bofors gun, which can down planes more reliably but still has an exposed tank crew and low amount of ammo for extended firing. This trend is continued all the way to Rank VI, where armour may not be heavily relied upon, but firepower and mobility can be. This can be the bane against enemies with poor shot placements and/or weaker guns. With seven nations in the game as of Update 1.85 "Supersonic", there are lots of starting points to choose from for the War Thunder tank career. As such, while these tank destroyers are lightly armoured, probably slow, and most likely of high-profile construction, they provide firepower nearly unparalleled to the matches they can fight in. By Rank IV, the infantry tank concept fades away as the more flexible medium tanks in the form of Centurions become the predominant British tank up to Rank V, with few heavy tanks like the Conqueror supporting its protection. I was thinking this the other day, like dynamic campaign for tanks would be fun. This trend continues up until the Leopard 2A4 at the (current) end of the tree, with great extremes in firepower, mobility, and protection. Fly solo or co-op with some buddies or total strangers! Shooting the Panzers in the empty space in the middle of the suspension will most likely cook off the ammunition rack or fuel container under the tank, ensuring their knock-out. As part of the offensive, your team must break through to the capture zone, while destroying the forces of the defending AI opponents which have anti-tank cannons and ground vehicles. I think it would be great for when you just need a break from the random pub battles and want to play solo . Surely those who spend their time with War Thunder would know of any decent tank games for PC? However once you have completed that mission on said difficulty you can no longer receive that experience. An absolute life-saver when driving at high-speed and suddenly encountering an enemy: continuing with the full-speed drive will make aiming too difficult, while braking will leave you unable to aim until the tank is properly stopped. Change the fuel amount in fuelAmount If the number is set to 1 all fuel tanks in the plane will be full, if it is set to 0.5 then it will have 50% of available fuel. They've been around for years but they've never been worked on so I don't know why they are even still there. Some SPAA are able to defend themselves against ground targets such as the German Ostwind, the British Falcon and the Soviet ZSU-57-2, but these are last ditch weapons. By Rank IV onwards as well, the Soviet tree also has a great diversity in the types of vehicles able to be used, with light, amphibious, scout vehicles such as the PT-76B, BMP-1, and Object 906; heavily armoured tanks such as the IS-3 and T-10M; and the medium tanks. You've been warned. Starters: Being outgunned, outmatched, and even out of your mind taking on the allied or axis forces? Matchmaking in tank battles is sorted by the highest battle rating in the line-up and then battling against enemies within a battle rating range of 1.0. Now that you know how to fight and win battles, it is now time to use that experience to advance your placement in the tech tree you have chosen. When installed to the game folder, the CDK enables editing or creation of new unique missions and locations, and also helps in the creation of game models. Now, War Thunder is my first foray into tank combat games and I found that I've got a taste for it. :-). Tank destroyers in the American tree are quite unique compared to other nations' as they are primarily turreted designs. I hope so as well. Instead your thrown in with a bunch of wildcats and as your trying to make some sense of what to do next they take you out. Yes, i know that game. Go to Mission Settings mission Singleplayer params 2. Anti-aircraft vehicles in the American tree are quite lacking at first with only barely armoured half-tracks bearing machine guns, though make up with saturation of fire to whittle down aircraft. Like real-life sniping, this tactic requires skill and patience. Early British tanks are also burdened by a nonexistent reverse speed, especially in their Cromwell chassis. They are only normally available to play in specific game modes / special events, tutorials, or in user made missions. From left to right, they are: The Italians also do not have heavy tanks, and rarely have tanks which have more armour than deemed average by the time period. thats something ill never get on my system, its not only in war thunder, its the same issue in Battlefield, Top Gun, etc. Even the highest penetrating shells on the reserve tanks cannot engage most tanks of their tier from the front. Upon selecting your preferred tech tree, you will then being the gradual process of unlocking, researching, and purchasing vehicles down a column to progress towards the next vehicle type. May come the AF-ones ( intercept, patrol, bomb ) based on the LIVE portal and be posted votes! 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