Karasu_Browarszky

IMHO that is not what is currently 'sinking' the suspension of disbelief. From my point of view, it is the overstated 'arcade' nature of the game where they deviate in almost every possible point from a 'simulator' approach. It is possible you cannot do a full simulation in a MMO, I can't comment on the technical aspects of that. What I do know is that you can scale the simplification in single player simulations and create a game that has the ease of an arcade game combined with the simulation approach derived suspension of disbelief. In simpler terms, what I am saying that 'simulation' does not have to equal 'complicated'.

The usual counter argument goes 'This is an arcade game'.....

Meaning you expect them to fall flat on their face.

Sounds like the took the budget approach then... prolly based on photos taken at the Lesta Halloween office party.

Well, it is specifically the tedious grinding that is the aspect I really dislike about these games (especially now in WoT...) so I'm prolly not going to re anything. At the most I might have a look at the Japanese lines, but that's just about it.

You could also look upon it as a challenge, spit caution to the wind and laugh in the face of peril on the seas! (Also this will be one more handy excuse to add on my list next to lag, cat sleeps on my keyboard, cat took my mouse....)

Pretty faces?

What type of ships does the format actually favor? If you get close and personal with a BB on the Kronshtadt you get penned left right and center. Is brawling or sniping the way to go in ranked battles?

It would be St. George's Ensign, a real Russian flag, not a Federation one, awarded as a sign of distinction. Presumably it is roughly the same as the 'Guard ensign' in Soviet usage. Link is Russian only: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Георгиевский_флаг Here is an English language reference to it: https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ru~xix.html In other words, a bit of vexillolology for you and everyone else!

Ah.. the Musashi! I can see you have an excellent taste in ships.

Got it, now I think. What you mean is you have to know what works and what not, not necessarily why that is so. The only problem is the sneaky devs who keep massaging the equations...

I'm thinking of starting out with the Benham, though I doubt I can be very competitive in it. So I'll prolly switch over to one of the IJN DD's. I might also give the Musashi a go at some point.

Are we allowed to discuss other games?

Translating that into my own game play suggest this approach will get you a WR below 50, and the better your understanding is the higher you can climb over 50 (not necessarily due to higher skill, as such, but higher consistency of performance).

I just meant reading the game manual is so... so 80s, man. Don't worry, be happy! I read every manual for MicroProse and AD&D and what not games. When they started making things 'digital' and 'electronic' I just gave up. I'm an ink and paper guy.

I just go by rules of thumb, myself. What I think I can engage and how, what I need to run away from if I can. And what I have to try and do if I can't.

I have the same camo on the Leningrad, it is very nice. Overall... I'd have to say both inside and out the most beautiful ship I know of is the Roma. In general, it seems the Italians make the most beautiful ships in the world.

I'm special.

That discrepancy looks very odd to me. Can anyone explain this?

You read the manual?

At least some time I remember WoT deadline being midnight GMT but could be wrong. Or early hours, anyway. To prevent this all they would need to do is provide simple counters that show the time left. They can manage that with premium shop offers, why can't they manage that in the client?

@_Spanish_Inquisition_ Spotted on Conqueror and promptly sunk by my Asashio.