Aethervoxx

There can be 'some' good battles even with what WG has done, imho, to their own creation. A bad rating does not preclude playing a game. These two 'things' are different conceptions. I imagine you haven't yet figured out this difference. Again, you missed the difference. Yes, the game can be that bad. Why are you still here? It couldn't be for your post count, or could it?

So that is how I got the Celebes? Like I said, I don't care for it but I will take the free 3 pt Du Cpt.. Why would anyone spend doubloons (unless they are free doubloons) in WoWS now? This just encourages WG to stay the same (or worse) as they currently are.

Imho, this game 'was' cool. Now, not so much (unfortunately).

Isn't the idea of short range torpedoes to get within their range of an enemy so you can use them? Isn't this solely the ambush gamble? Personally, I prefer long range torps or in ships with really short range ones (& no other choice) - I only use those if I can set up an ambush. Otherwise, I prefer to use gunnery.

Real Bots are identified with the ':' in front of the historical Naval personality name. I do not recall ever seeing a real Bot go AFK. They do make strange moves, stop & go in reverse rather inexplicably (bad AI). However, real players do go AFK (for a number of reasons). The other bad part of this is some real players play worse than actual Bots (whether by intentional design or just utter poor playing is the 'question').

I saw a battle where the W side had Bots that sank 6 enemy (my team) but my side the Bots could only manage 3 sinkings. So, yes, some Bots are dumber than others. Plus, some Bots can now sink up to 3 enemy (maybe more, who knows?) and these enemy sinkings are not all Bot players. That's the scary part. So, OP, I have to disagree with your contention that Bots are now 'more dumb than before'.

The only thing I like about these Du tokens is you can buy lots of Du camo with them & some newer signal flags. The other free benefit (to me) was to get a 3 pt Du Captain - I got the T5 Celebes from a container? I don't care for that ship & will dump/sell it when I can do that. As to participating in these new early ship access events - nope - not interested - I will wait for the official full release.

No.

I rated this once good game a solid 1. Why? The farce CV rework. The farce Cpt skill rework. The new tech tree line roll out continuing farce (as if I'm going to get fooled into spending money just to get early access). The Hybrid gun/plane type of ship farce. The lack (still) of an Ita DD tech tree line. The lack (still) of an EU Cruiser tech tree line. The lack (still) of Commonwealth Cruiser and/or DD tech tree lines. The (still) lack of being able to show a clan emblem (or a clan flag slot).

Having so many unbalanced battle results - roflstomps whether a W or a L - and even battles where one side has half their team survive.

Ofc, some wouldn't miss me. A good number of people likely wouldn't miss you either (). I'm not an expert on the subject of computer simulation of Subs in a 20th century game environment and I'd hazard the opinion that neither are you. Apparently, some games can make Subs work well enough (from what others say). Ofc, the question remains as to whether WoWS will make Subs work (properly). 'Racing torpedo throwers' - LOL - that's a good one .

I got the Celebes from a container? I certainly haven't spent any Dutch tokens to access any of the Du ships. I will keep the 3 pt Cpt & dump/sell the Celebes as soon as I'm able. I prefer actual historical ships to play - I try not to acquire blueprint or post WW2 ships, if possible (although I do have some of the fantasy ships). Hence, I will likely get & stop at the T2 Gelderland - there were 6 in that class & a low pt Cpt on a T2 ship would be appropriate, as well.

Finally, after a 6 months 'vacation' from the forum here, I can add my soggy paper note to this thread. (which I threw out of a port hole while I was on board the 'prison ship to request a 'rescue'. No one found my scribbling probably cause the ink would have washed off my 'note') Unfortunately, my opinion of the state of this game is it's 'sorry' (as in going in the wrong direction). Has the CV rework been a success? I, personally, doubt it. Has the Captain skills rework been a success? I, personally, doubt it. Has the new 2-3 months roll out of new ship tech tree lines been a success? I, personally doubt it. Has the new hybrid ship idea (guns & planes) been a success? I, personally, doubt it. Will the introduction of Subs be a success? I, personally, doubt it. I am not against CVs (per se) nor am I against Subs (per se). both of these vessel classes must be in a 20th century naval game. Anyone who naysays that is, imho, barking at the moon. However, I would like RTS CVs in the game (yes, as if - we know that boat sailed out of port what 2+ years ago now). Even though Subs weren't supposed to show up - come on - what bona fide 20th century naval game would not have Subs?

There is an Austro-Hungarian BB - the Viribus Unitas available for purchase - which is likely the closest we will ever see for an Austrian ship. Also, the Tatra, an EU DD may fly the Austro-Hungarian flag (I believe). Unfortunately, WoWS decided to begin this game around 1900 rather than beginning around 1880 which would have allowed many more early motor driven warships.

Yes, if WG was creating a great game focused on a great player experience, and listened to and valued their player base, then, yes, I could financially (patronize ) support them.

In my humble opinion, the prices WG charges whether one refers to them as 'price gouges' (or not) is irrelevant (to me). I'm done spending money on a product that the owner is doing it's level best to ruin (imho).

This topic is posted strictly for fun trivia (trivial) fact. How and/or Why did you choose the Avatar you chose? Where is it from?

5 pt Skill - Excessive Poster - no class ship skill - you get an additional flag slot for a white flag with a big brown sausage depicted on said flag (to show how 'special' you are)

I'm disappointed. There used to be all sorts of visual 'salty' memes. What happened to them? Who wants to see just boring black text on a white background?

Not for players who run a dedicated Captain on all their ships.

Please, OP, don't give WG any monetization ideas. This may come back to haunt everyone.

This is interesting as players opine further about this topic. This idea of a convoy mode along with Subs (amongst other Ship classes) that could somehow be 'monetised' by WG might actually 'fly'. I'm not sure how this would work for those who refuse to give WG money (which appears to be an ever increasing number of players but for collector Whales & ill informed newbies).

My opinion is the MM is not balanced, never was & never will be, not, at least, in any meaningful way. All WG ever says is the "MM is working as intended". Take that in whatever way your personal observations take you.

To get back 'on topic', No, I'm not happy with the 10.0 update. It is stupefying why WG removed PM from Cruisers. Why can't Cruiser Turrets not to mention their Torpedo Tubes get some buff that even DDs get for their Turrets? Did DD Turret Armour 'magically' get thicker?

ROFL. Total hilarity considering you cannot recognize your own BS.