LMN118 Players 243 posts Report post #1 Posted October 21, 2015 So I noticed this on the Russian Premium shop and the obvious question, will we be seeing this on EU servers and if not, why not? https://ru.wargaming.net/shop/wows/?item=1046 In the arsenal : 12 caliber 305 mm guns with a good range of fire . The low silhouette and a small number of add-ons make it difficult to sighting the enemy and fire on your ship . A powerful book - a reliable ally of any battleship . And " Emperor Nicholas I» has something to boast ! Together with the battleship " Emperor Nicholas I» you will get a gift kits signals Equal Speed Charlie London and Zulu - a bonus for those who always aim for victory and the best results ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[CAIN] Jethro_Grey Players 5,207 posts 25,668 battles Report post #2 Posted October 21, 2015 It seems it will come to the shop, as there are giveaways going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pernumbra Beta Tester 131 posts 273 battles Report post #3 Posted October 21, 2015 I fear that it is the RU equivalent of the Mikasa because that ship is so rubbish it is not going to be offered to the RU server according to Devs ("Mikasa turned out to be so bad that it won't be sold on RU at all"), just us EU dupes! So we will probably not be offered it. Oh, wait, it's WG... We probably will be offered it as part of a hugely expensive package. Meanwhile, buffs to Mikasa will be coming within the decade, or more, long WG definition of SOON™ (probably not, actually)... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LMN118 Players 243 posts Report post #4 Posted October 21, 2015 Looks like to be tier 4, and its Russian so it will probably be the best tier 4 available. Lets face it, can't be worse than the Ishizuchi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rafparis Beta Tester 872 posts 4,381 battles Report post #5 Posted October 21, 2015 it's not that bad, and remember that all russsian premiums are OP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[CAIN] Jethro_Grey Players 5,207 posts 25,668 battles Report post #6 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) It seems it'll hit the shop on November 1st, this however ain't confirmed by official sources yet. Also, Ishizuchi is a good ship if you remeber that it is a cruiser killer. Edited October 21, 2015 by Jethro_Grey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[COSTS] Hanszeehock Alpha Tester 3,692 posts 5,959 battles Report post #7 Posted October 21, 2015 Fantastic ship, a must buy for me ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LMN118 Players 243 posts Report post #8 Posted October 21, 2015 It seems it'll the the shop on November 1st, this however ain't confirmed by official sources yet. Also, Ishizuchi is a good ship if you remeber that it is a cruiser killer. That's true, but its also true of all battleships and the Ishizuchi has battleship weight in matchmaking so you have to engage enemy battleships because with your damage and hit points you are best suited for it. If you run away and let the enemy team cream your cruisers your team mates won't be particularly happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[OEL] Rabid_Turnip Players 367 posts 14,165 battles Report post #9 Posted October 21, 2015 Looks really distinctive, so I suspect I'll have to have it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[CAIN] Jethro_Grey Players 5,207 posts 25,668 battles Report post #10 Posted October 21, 2015 That's true, but its also true of all battleships and the Ishizuchi has battleship weight in matchmaking so you have to engage enemy battleships because with your damage and hit points you are best suited for it. If you run away and let the enemy team cream your cruisers your team mates won't be particularly happy. I'm aware of that, and tend to play her as brawler. She's very effective against most CLs and BBs, the St. Luis however can be a serious threat. When two of them aim for you, you're done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francois424 Players 169 posts Report post #11 Posted October 21, 2015 I hope the price does not come up to like 30-40 CAD by the time it reaches NA server O.o; You just never know these days. Hey, it may even be available for doubloons ! (I wish) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[CAIN] Jethro_Grey Players 5,207 posts 25,668 battles Report post #12 Posted October 21, 2015 Yeah, i think that "Standard" Premiums should be available ingame, as well as the shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KomissarBojanchev Beta Tester 29 posts 483 battles Report post #13 Posted October 21, 2015 IMO a better russian tier 4 battleship should've been the Marat. Far more famous, has some serious disadvantages compared to nonpremium ships(200mm armour bieng among them) but unique because it has decent AA. The Nikolai I wshould've been part of the tree because it would've been quite equal to the IJN and US ships unlike the poorly designed imperatritsa maria and gangut alternatives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcusFuriusCamillus Beta Tester 85 posts 3,024 battles Report post #14 Posted October 21, 2015 Google search "Worst battleship ever built". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[BOATY] Shaka_D Alpha Tester, Players, In AlfaTesters, Weekend Tester 3,691 posts 15,939 battles Report post #15 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Fantastic ship, a must buy for me ! Trying to sell it to us are you? Do supertesters ever say anything bad about anything WG related or is it a requirement to promote all things WG related as part of the 'job'? Edited October 21, 2015 by jinx_uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral_Noif Weekend Tester 873 posts 6,620 battles Report post #16 Posted October 21, 2015 I like Imperator Nicholas ship shape and guns! I cant wait to play it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[KONI] Getzamatic Players 442 posts 5,866 battles Report post #17 Posted October 21, 2015 It's an interesting ship - I'll buy it for that reason alone. That said, I'm a bit surprised to see it as a premium as I asssumed it would find it's way into the Russian battleships tech tree somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LMN118 Players 243 posts Report post #18 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Google search "Worst battleship ever built". It's not the Borodino and she was never finished. I presume this is the ship: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_battleship_Imperator_Nikolai_I_(1916) Four triple gun turrets with a supposed 3 rounds per minute. Edited October 21, 2015 by LMN118 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[THROW] Takru Supertester, Players, Sailing Hamster, Privateer 3,851 posts 23,912 battles Report post #19 Posted October 21, 2015 I would've bought the Mikasa if it had been available all by herself. Similarily, it will depend on whether there is stuff attached to this ship or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[KONI] Getzamatic Players 442 posts 5,866 battles Report post #20 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Well, by time this goes on sale, the premium time from my Warspite bundle will have run out so I won't mind buying some more... Edited October 21, 2015 by Getzamatic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Porpoisee Players 812 posts 2,660 battles Report post #21 Posted October 21, 2015 Great BB for agressive gameplay. Has poor AAA though and average maneuverability. Will be match for Wyoming for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MayukaProject Players 55 posts 5,528 battles Report post #22 Posted October 21, 2015 hum, there's more...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[COSTS] Hanszeehock Alpha Tester 3,692 posts 5,959 battles Report post #23 Posted October 21, 2015 Trying to sell it to us are you? Do supertesters ever say anything bad about anything WG related or is it a requirement to promote all things WG related as part of the 'job'? Who kicked your dog ? Anyway, having tested the ship, I can confirm it is a lot of fun. I only give honest opinion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[PKTZS] JapLance Weekend Tester 2,567 posts 18,265 battles Report post #24 Posted October 21, 2015 I've seen a Community Contributor this morning playing it, and looked like a quite decent ship. But as usual, package with gold, premium flags etc is a no-no for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
506_Mephisto Players 81 posts Report post #25 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Even if it is sold in a bundle, it is currently still cheaper than the Ishizuchi in Europe. I would abolutely consider bying it, if the bundle is cheap, what the Ishizuchi bundle was not... Edited October 21, 2015 by 506_Mephisto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
