Im hoping that War Thunder gets some tank single missions Feeble_to_face 8 yr. ago Early USSR tanks are defined by lacklustre armour, but good gun penetration and good rate of fire. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea, fighting with . I have tried to add a poll . By Rank III, there are also some American tanks to supplement the line-up. 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. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Anti-aircraft vehicles in the Soviet tree are all quite poor in their ability to protect the crew, as every anti-air vehicle up to Rank IV is built from a truck chassis; and even up to Rank V with the ZSU-57-2, the crew compartment is exposed. But thanks for your kind offer. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. Now that the tank is finally track-on-the-ground and ready to rumble, the one thing to keep in mind is to play the objective. Some of these maps are re-used to form the air battles area of tank maps. The controls command "Tank: short stop" (no keybind by default), when pressed and held, will stabilize and progressively slow down the tank to a stop. Once a mode is set, click the large, orange "To Battle!" The early Japanese tanks have generally light frames, but decent manoeuvrability. They are only normally available to play in specific game modes / special events, tutorials, or in user made missions. 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. Strike at the enemy's ability to fire back by destroying each enemy tank, or their gunner if you do not believe a single-shot knock-out is possible. It is not until the top-rank tank, the Type 90 main battle tank, that an balance to the extremity of firepower, mobility, and protection is achieved. You can set up custom battles (i think thats what i used) that use tanks and AI for all the other players. 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. War Thunder Live Community Missions and Locations User mission for testing aircraft User mission for testing aircraft By Milking_Grandpa, April 7, 2022 in Missions and Locations Share Followers Report post Posted April 7, 2022 Long time ago (I dont remember where or when) I got some custom user mission "Tank polygon" War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. This develops into the concepts of "uptier" and "downtier" as coined by the community, where "uptier" would be placing the 2.3 line-up in a 2.3-3.3 match, while a "downtier" would be in a 1.3-2.3 match. Flanking requires tanks that are very mobile due to the quick nature of the tactic, yet have a gun that can reliable defeat the enemy. So i stick to things i have a talent for. They are quite easy to take out if you hit their front plate as close to a perpendicular angle as possible, but the front glacis part in front of the front plate is basically invulnerable, so aim a bit higher when aiming at the front plate to avoid a round ricocheting off the glacis. The player will have to take part in tank battles, but it is possible to fly a plane, helicopter, or take the fight on the water. These should not go on any offensive and rely on advantageous, defensive terrain to be positioned where minimum return fire can be expected while ambushing the enemy as they appear in the gun sights. Even having more targets destroyed and losing can net a smaller result than less targets destroyed and winning. Outside of the written guide here, there are several YouTube tutorials provided by War Thunder to further enhance your experience, as listed here: Beyond those videos, here are some details to consider when playing in a match. 3D markers indicate enemy and friendly vehicles and range, Scoreboard shows vehicle composition of both teams, No player-owned aircraft - only selected match spawns available, No aim or penetration indicator available, Rangefinder only on selected tanks with the modification, 3D markers indicate only friendly vehicles, Scoreboard shows vehicle composition of only player's team, Engine power matches real life specifications, Player aircraft can be brought in and used, Spawn using "Respawn Points" earned through contributing actions in the match, Only a "first-person" view from commander's position, Gun sight is moved to the actual position of optics, Vehicles limited to allowed vehicle in simulator events, Unable to lock onto target due to absence of markers. The tracked artillery gun is also devastating at medium range. Categories: War Thunder CDK Custom missions Game mechanics Tech Tree trends: However, earning this status is much harder and requires either Golden Eagles or a huge amount of experiences to achieve. The short stop is the best way to survive an unexpected duel. Armaments vary from the quite damaging 37 mm guns to the rapid-fire 20 mm autocannons that arm the Panzer II tanks. Powered by Invision Community, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 Discussion. Thus, early German tanks must make the most of their mobility to establish an advantageous position and then relying on their guns to defeat the enemy. Note that this sacrifices the plane's ability to fight other aircraft so long as these armaments are on the aircraft, and the aircraft's performance in this role varies as they are not designed for the purpose of attacking ground units. Vehicles restricted from being researched are noted by being under a dark red overlay, with indications that the vehicle is locked. Anti-aircraft vehicles for the French are quite lacking, with only a few available vehicles in this role. Heavy tanks are the breakthrough vehicles of the game and in MMORPG terms, would be the "tank" of the team. 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. 20112022 Gaijin Games Kft. It's never really been something I thought I'd be very interested in, but I kept feeling like I wanted something more. Aim at the hull armour on a hill when it is below you. You could play as Michael Wittman in Villeirs Bocage, or Ernst Barkmann in St.Lo, or participate as a Tiger against the Soviet counter attack at Kursk. It would be great to add allied fighter-bombers with rockets and bombs on it to the single mission. It will take about 15 to 20 minutes to set that up for you. Missions played: 0/10 Game modes: Battles against other players Player's vehicle: I-15WR Battle activity: 50% Multiplier: RB (x2), SB (x3) I need to play 10 random Arcade battles (or 5 Realistic battles, or 4 Simulator battles) in the I-15WR with a battle activity of 50% or above in order to unlock the mission. The early British tanks are defined by speed and adequate firepower. Starters: Maps tend to be 65 km x 65 km, although some are smaller and some are bigger. Tank destroyers in the American tree are quite unique compared to other nations' as they are primarily turreted designs. Armour is often averagely thick, but have huge unevenly angled plates, that could be easily penetrated even when tank itself is angled. I'm loving every minute of it. While looking through the Binoculars, the Gunner can be ordered to aim where you are looking, by left-clicking. Tech Tree trends: There was a tank game for PS1 called PanzerFront that had several single missions that I think Gaijin could use for reference. Manoeuvring on the battlefield takes skill and familiarity around the terrain and tank's characteristics. You should have some open though. When selecting ammo type and numbers, a general rule is to not bring all available ammunition into the battle as these increase the presence of ammo racks in the tank which, when hit, could detonate and instantly destroy the tank. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. :-). 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. How to create a basic singleplayer mission, Changing the fuel amount for player's plane, Instructions for Using the Mission Editor, https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Singleplayer_mission_creation_basics&oldid=126531, Choose other settings - time of a day, weather, mission type in, To move or rotate your unit select the unit, then press. These are divided into three categories: Mobility, Protection, and Firepower. Starters: All of these maps are based off of real world locations; the level of accuracy varies between maps, but in general they tend to be reasonably accurate to the real world. But the tank AI is abysmal. Unlike modifications, the training of a crew are specific to the crew slot in the line-up and can be transferable to any tank the crew is using (except "Expert" and "Ace" status). There was a tank game for PS1 called PanzerFront that had several single missions that I think Gaijin could use for reference. Anti-aircraft vehicles are quite capable, with every single one equipped with autocannons to smack down enemy planes. Armour on the cruiser tanks are at a minimum to keep speed, but will improve as you move down the rank. While i was browsing over the mission titles i thought it would be kind of cool to have some single missions for GF also. This can be the bane against enemies with poor shot placements and/or weaker guns. These maps are (under normal circumstances) only available in Air Arcade Battles. 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. Tank destroyers in the French tree are a mix of casemates and turreted designs, though the general trend is always in firepower and mobility; with only the turreted ARL-44 having decent amount of armour to stand toe-to-toe with the enemy. Aim for the sides of the turret, the areas that look like the "cheek" on a face. 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. With this, even if they did identify where the first shot originated, the repositioning will ensure their gun sights are not aligned onto the last appeared area, buying extra time as the enemy would then need to readjust the sights towards the new location. 5 carmines-bacon 2 yr. ago I think it said I needed more planes so it was locked. Position yourself a distance away from the capture point so you are able to see any enemy that tries to reach the point, then pick them off when they are either on the way or on the capture point. By Rank IV, the firepower and armour of the medium tanks start to wane in the presence of the stronger heavy tanks such as the IS-2 and Tiger II. Showing 1 - 2 of 2 comments WitchKingAngmar Aug 20, 2014 @ 9:58am No, not yet. 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. However, the ease of capturing these points is hampered by the terrain of each map and the enemies shooting. For this penalty in armour, mobility may or may not be enhanced as well. 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. after all i bought a couple of the mission packs a while back , and i needed a break from the GF. A smart play style will be needed when starting the Italians, and players have to keep attention to which tanks are useful in which situation and in which game mode. These are your best bet if you are looking for simulator stuff, be warned they do require a pretty beefy computer though. 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. Attackers come in at a low altitude with their relatively armoured airframe to get better accuracy onto target. Well first off, you get experience in more ways than one. The additional advantage is that these tank destroyers, with the tank characteristic of a turret, can use the gun depression for hull-down positions and the turret traverse for an enhanced horizontal targeting range. Rank II trends closer towards an even balance in tank traits, though firepower still requires catching up. It generally can be annihilated even by 7.62 mm machine guns from the rear, and by 12.7 mm machine guns from the front, but it's extremely fast on roads, very small, and usually can use hull down positions, even in arcade mode. Dive-bombers rely on coming in from a high altitude towards the ground to directly deliver a bomb onto target. I have helped over a 100 guys now with their controls. There are other things to consider about the German tree besides those fancy Tiger tanks in Rank III-IV, hold your horses. These tanks are powerful weapons in the correct hands, capable of selecting targets of importance and dispatching them in quick order however, one must be mindful of one's surroundings since the only protection early USSR tanks have is natural cover or distance. These arrows indicate that the prior vehicle must be researched before the next vehicle could be researched, and purchased before the next vehicle could be purchased. Tank destroyers for Germany also split into two design philosophies. There are also a few scout vehicles at this top rank that also bring good firepower to the table with their mobility. Don't waste your money and/or time until that "feature" is removed/fixed. As such, it is hard to establish any trend they set other than giving a bigger gun to the average British line-up. 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. Unlocking the medium tank Valentine will also help in armour, though at a cost of speed. Not all missions will be attacking or defending missions, however there are missions like that. In tier 1 however, the T-50 is best employed in pincer movements where its excellent armour and high speed come into their own. 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 ;). Not only will you be ditching your team, you will also get a. If you do get one or, want to set up your tank controls or aircraft controls on your DS4, you are welcome to PM and add me as a friend in PSN. 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. The Anti-Aircraft line, oriented to the destruction of aircraft, but that has some fun vehicles like the OTO R3 T20 FA-HS and the OTOMATIC at the end of the tree. Momentum: if you want to turn over a large tank, or a tank that has both of its tracks in the air, you need momentum. 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. Use the terrain for cover and concealment under foliage, rubble, hills, buildings, and the such. However, from Rank I-II, the crew arrangement is very vulnerable and can be quickly knocked out with an airstrike or a nearby artillery shell. 2 Panzer IV H. It might be old but it's still one of the most iconic tanks around, similar to the Tiger. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Parts This is due to otherwise being unable to repair critical modules on the battlefield. Contents Official trailer You can upgrade the health of your pilot to reduce the probability of this happening. War Thunder CDK (Content Development Kit) is a tool kit for creating different user content available to any player. 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? While ranks are important for progression, they are not the deciding factor on what types of battles you enter. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. The British all have a very high damage output with their large, rapid-fire guns. Welcome to the Tank Battles mode of War Thunder! War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat multiplayer video game developed and published by Gaijin Entertainment.Announced in 2011, it was first released in November 2012 as an open beta with a worldwide release in January 2013; it had its official release on 21 December 2016. Notice: This title runs in both standard and . By the Rank V, a new mechanic called "Hydropneumatic suspension" allows for more flexibility in the positioning of Japanese tanks to ambush enemies from locations that are unorthodox in tank placements. Now the default controls for aircraft are fine for Arcade players and RB players but I do suggest a joystick or using custom controls for aircraft. Starters: Archived post. Try to surprise the enemies by attacking on their flanks, even when sniping. Defend La Gleize with your Pz.Kpfw. The medium tank line, which consists of medium tanks. However once you have completed that mission on said difficulty you can no longer receive that experience. Is there any way to kick back and enjoy the ease of a single player mission with tanks, without having to endure the stress of Online? Plus, capturing these points result in a nice reward and score boost, so there's something in it for not just for the team, but for the individual! These maps are the Air Battles area of their respective Naval Maps. 20112022 Gaijin Games Kft. The other is the enclosed armoured casemate design that offer decent to impressive frontal armour, though a gun that is contemporary with those in the same rank. Without further ado, here's a general "doctrine" on how each tank type are to perform on the battlefield. Sniping is also an option with them because the guns fire at relatively high velocities. While still firing solid-shot, the cannon can penetrate most, if not all, of its peers' armour. There is no way that you are too stupid for aircraft! Armed with a adequate armour, mobility, and firepower, they can fit in multiple roles on the battlefield. Each mission consists of 3 stages: offensive, clearance and defense. For any newcomers, Arcade mode is recommended as there will be assist markers available for shell trajectory and penetration indication that helps new players understand where their shots will go at long range, and what tanks they could handle. Every encounter with an enemy, like in most player-versus-player games, is a test of wits and initiative. B (H) against the American army or act as the American army trying to take over La Gleize. You can even start a grand campaign and keep track of what areas you were successful in and which areas you were defeated all leading up to whether you win or lose the campaign! Being outgunned, outmatched, and even out of your mind taking on the allied or axis forces? These are researched and unlocked one by one, and as the criteria is met, the next tier of modifications can be unlocked to further enhance the vehicle. 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