Not much time, so this will be quick...
Turns out I'll have to delay the post for another time. Almost 12AM here, so having this post to warn about it rather than keeping quiet.
Got some IRL shite to handle, and I don't know when it'll finish... and it all had to happen right when I want to put up an actual post here... sigh
So yeah... That's a letdown. Hopefully I can get them down quickly. Until then, stay tuned...
-Panzer Fist-
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Back in Action.
I've been gone, waaay too long...
...post title's a quote from a certain game, kudos to you if you know where it came from...
Anyways, it's good to be back. Busy with the usual shizz; a new year, a new set of problems. Things have mostly calmed down now, but at least it's not as heavy as it was back in January.
I will have another post ready before this day ends, and it's just the usual stuff. This is just an update to inform that I'm back.
Seems that there's quite a lot that I've missed during my M.I.A period... look's like I'll have some catching up to do.
And that's all for now... I have another blog to look into, so stay tuned later today for another post...
-Panzer Fist-
...post title's a quote from a certain game, kudos to you if you know where it came from...
Anyways, it's good to be back. Busy with the usual shizz; a new year, a new set of problems. Things have mostly calmed down now, but at least it's not as heavy as it was back in January.
I will have another post ready before this day ends, and it's just the usual stuff. This is just an update to inform that I'm back.
Seems that there's quite a lot that I've missed during my M.I.A period... look's like I'll have some catching up to do.
And that's all for now... I have another blog to look into, so stay tuned later today for another post...
-Panzer Fist-
Saturday, January 6, 2018
1st 2018 Update
New Year, new things to do...
Well, I'm way past January 1st... but at least I'll post something before I'm gone again for quite a while.
There hasn't been any posts for the past 6-8 days because I have very important things to take care of... new shizz that's not quite the same old routine of last year or even 2016. So that's why I've been away doing preparations, making purchases and many more to even list down [or even get into detail].
But down't worry, every single post material from the past is still around on my computer... so all's not lost. Just extremely busy, that's all.
And that's all the time I can spare for now, as it's close to 3 AM already. Gotta get some shut-eye and resume the busy shit...
Oh, and a Happy [belated] New Year to all of you folks out there!
-Panzer Fist-
Sunday, December 31, 2017
"The Disguised Panther"
Told ya I'll be back, so here it is.
Well, this is sorta a continuation of yesterday's post... except, it's not the same tank. Well, it's sorta the same, but totally looks different.
What's the tank? Well, it's none other than the Tier VII Premium German Medium Tank; the Panther/M10.
First off; this is actually really a German Tank, no jokes. It looks like an American tank because it's supposed to be disguised as the M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyers, like spies deep into enemy lines to cause confusion. Bet the one reason the plan failed was because of the very obvious [and distinctive] tank roadwheel design the Germans had back in WW2.
But deep down, it's actually a Panther tank, just with some adjustments to look more... American.
So right away you can tell that it'll have the same playstyle as a Panther, but it actually plays more like the younger variant; the VK 30.01 (M)... hence why I said that this post will be linked to the last one.
But ramblings aside, it's time for the videos. And again, there's only two of them.
Hmm... not sure what went on in the mind of that Light Tank at the end, but whatever... a kill is a kill.
So, this tank plays more like a VK 30.01 (M) than a Panther because of one thing: it's gun. It uses the same gun that the Tier VI Medium Tank used, so yes... the same 150mm of penetration and a very fast fire rate. Actually, it's more faster in the Panther/M10 as to make up for the extra 1 Tier.
It's hitpoints are on par with the Tier VII Panther, but has it's view range cut down slightly as the cupola is gone for the 'American Disguised' stuff.
And now, for the next video. This one's quite good 'cause of the Tier VIII devastation.
Technically, that AMX M4 49 can just finish me off there and then and everything would have been smooth sailing for him. A big mistake to ignore a tank with dangerously high DPM.
The cupola getting removed made this tank's survival rate much better as there's less weakspots, but the less view range makes you a bit more blind than other medium tanks. Still, a good trade-off.
The tank also has been recently updated to have spaced armor. All the extra sheets of metal used to make the M10 Wolverine disguise were previously just empty space... but now, it's extra armor. This in turn makes the tank survive hits from High Explosive shells more better.
It also has Preferential Matchmaking, so it only sees Tier VI-VIII tanks. So you're effectively using a largely upgraded VK 30.01 (M) with more hitpoints, more DPM, lesser weakspots and additional spaced armor. All good...
And of course a tank is not complete without it's drawbacks. It's view range, as mentioned before gets cut down a little bit... so you can't get that sweet max spotting distance without using Coated Binoculars. The tank is slightly larger than the VK 30.01 (M), because it's actually the Panther. Obviously, the same gun used on the previous Tier VI gives it major problems, especially against well-armored targets.
But those are just minor inconveniences, nothing too big. This tank is overall a really good one, just remember that you're still fragile against Heavy Tanks as that armor doesn't hold up well on them.
And that's all for this post... the last post for 2017, that is. I wanted to make another post to talk all about 2017 and all that shizzle, but I'll pass on that instead. It's been a rather wonky year for many folks, myself included.
But that doesn't mean that it's all bad... there's still some good in it, and here's to 2018 being even better than the last. I know it'll definitely will be, as I have a lot to look forward to and quite a lot of things anticipated to arrive later down the months to come. Let's say, about 5 things to look forward to in 2018... for me, at least.
Ignore that last part, just me getting all excited for these upcoming things to look forward to. It's already 4:30 AM here, so I'll be taking my leave for now. Goodbye 2017, and hello 2018...
...hopefully you'll be even better than 2014 ever was. How I miss that year...
-Panzer Fist-
Well, this is sorta a continuation of yesterday's post... except, it's not the same tank. Well, it's sorta the same, but totally looks different.
What's the tank? Well, it's none other than the Tier VII Premium German Medium Tank; the Panther/M10.
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| Even I was confused when I first saw them in the game. USA or Germany??? |
First off; this is actually really a German Tank, no jokes. It looks like an American tank because it's supposed to be disguised as the M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyers, like spies deep into enemy lines to cause confusion. Bet the one reason the plan failed was because of the very obvious [and distinctive] tank roadwheel design the Germans had back in WW2.
But deep down, it's actually a Panther tank, just with some adjustments to look more... American.
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| A rare picture of an unpainted Panther/M10... looks nice. |
So right away you can tell that it'll have the same playstyle as a Panther, but it actually plays more like the younger variant; the VK 30.01 (M)... hence why I said that this post will be linked to the last one.
But ramblings aside, it's time for the videos. And again, there's only two of them.
Hmm... not sure what went on in the mind of that Light Tank at the end, but whatever... a kill is a kill.
So, this tank plays more like a VK 30.01 (M) than a Panther because of one thing: it's gun. It uses the same gun that the Tier VI Medium Tank used, so yes... the same 150mm of penetration and a very fast fire rate. Actually, it's more faster in the Panther/M10 as to make up for the extra 1 Tier.
It's hitpoints are on par with the Tier VII Panther, but has it's view range cut down slightly as the cupola is gone for the 'American Disguised' stuff.
And now, for the next video. This one's quite good 'cause of the Tier VIII devastation.
Technically, that AMX M4 49 can just finish me off there and then and everything would have been smooth sailing for him. A big mistake to ignore a tank with dangerously high DPM.
The cupola getting removed made this tank's survival rate much better as there's less weakspots, but the less view range makes you a bit more blind than other medium tanks. Still, a good trade-off.
The tank also has been recently updated to have spaced armor. All the extra sheets of metal used to make the M10 Wolverine disguise were previously just empty space... but now, it's extra armor. This in turn makes the tank survive hits from High Explosive shells more better.
It also has Preferential Matchmaking, so it only sees Tier VI-VIII tanks. So you're effectively using a largely upgraded VK 30.01 (M) with more hitpoints, more DPM, lesser weakspots and additional spaced armor. All good...
And of course a tank is not complete without it's drawbacks. It's view range, as mentioned before gets cut down a little bit... so you can't get that sweet max spotting distance without using Coated Binoculars. The tank is slightly larger than the VK 30.01 (M), because it's actually the Panther. Obviously, the same gun used on the previous Tier VI gives it major problems, especially against well-armored targets.
But those are just minor inconveniences, nothing too big. This tank is overall a really good one, just remember that you're still fragile against Heavy Tanks as that armor doesn't hold up well on them.
And that's all for this post... the last post for 2017, that is. I wanted to make another post to talk all about 2017 and all that shizzle, but I'll pass on that instead. It's been a rather wonky year for many folks, myself included.
But that doesn't mean that it's all bad... there's still some good in it, and here's to 2018 being even better than the last. I know it'll definitely will be, as I have a lot to look forward to and quite a lot of things anticipated to arrive later down the months to come. Let's say, about 5 things to look forward to in 2018... for me, at least.
Ignore that last part, just me getting all excited for these upcoming things to look forward to. It's already 4:30 AM here, so I'll be taking my leave for now. Goodbye 2017, and hello 2018...
...hopefully you'll be even better than 2014 ever was. How I miss that year...
-Panzer Fist-
Saturday, December 30, 2017
"The Baby Panther"
And now, it's time for the long-delayed posts...
Getting ever closer to the end of this month, and I want to at least get some posts done. They've been sitting around my computer and YouTube account for quite a while so it's time.
Anyways...
Today's post will be about a tank that not many people use, and that's the Tier VI German Medium Tank; the VK 30.02 (M).
It's normally called the 'Baby Panther' as that's what it's essentially is; a younger Panther. It's also not used by many people because the VK 30.01 (P) is normally more superior in terms of gun damage and much smaller silhouette.
And now, a couple of replays. [yes, there's only two of them in total]
From the above replay, I can tell that this tank's armor is adequate. It's 85mm sloped on the front, which can be used to bounce low-caliber guns effectively. Side armor is trash, though... about 40mm, so don't try to even sidescrape in the vehicle.
It's side armor is actually worse than the VK 30.01 (P), so there's that comparison for ya.
Gun's great, having 150mm of penetration and a quick reload time makes it one of the best tanks for tracking enemies. Damage is appalling, though... at 135 average DMG, so you'll need to put in quite a lot of shots into higher tiered enemies.
Anyways, the second video...
Now, the tank's speed is also something to behold. It moves as smooth as a ship on calm weather, and doesn't get bogged down that easily. It takes a little while to reach it's top speed, though...
The turret armor of this tank is a 'hit or miss' kinda deal for me... as at one moment it's a beast with bouncing everything that hit it at the gun manlet, while another moment it's horrifying when the commander keeps getting injured from getting shot in the large cupola it has.
The pros for this tank is that it has good frontal armor, a gun with high penetration value, very quick reload speed and generally a fast and speedy tank. Oh, and it has quite a lot of health for it's tier, too.
The cons? Well, it's gun deals appalling damage; forcing you to put in more shots than you normally need, the turret's cupola huge and can kill off the commander most of the time it gets shot there, the side armor is virtually non-existent and the gun manlet can be a lifesaver or a deal-breaker at time. It's also a rather large tank, so it can get spotted really easily compared to other medium tanks.
Overall, it's a good sniper tank that can relocate quickly when needed. Close combat in this tank is a death sentence, unless the enemies are packing low caliber guns. The armor holds up well, as long as you're not fighting heavy tanks or tank destroyers above your tier.
It can also run n gun, if you can manage it. Just remember that your gun doesn't do a lot of damage, though... feels like you're plinking the enemy to death sometimes.
Plus, it's a Panther. What can you not like about Panthers? A tier lower at that, too... kinda like a 'teaser' of what's to come in the later tiers.
And that's all for today's post. A little short, but there will be another post that's somewhat linked with this particular one. Almost the same type of tank, so there's something to look forward to in the next post. And with that, I shall take my leave for today...
-Panzer Fist-
Getting ever closer to the end of this month, and I want to at least get some posts done. They've been sitting around my computer and YouTube account for quite a while so it's time.
Anyways...
Today's post will be about a tank that not many people use, and that's the Tier VI German Medium Tank; the VK 30.02 (M).
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| Not that much different from the Tier VII Panther... |
It's normally called the 'Baby Panther' as that's what it's essentially is; a younger Panther. It's also not used by many people because the VK 30.01 (P) is normally more superior in terms of gun damage and much smaller silhouette.
And now, a couple of replays. [yes, there's only two of them in total]
From the above replay, I can tell that this tank's armor is adequate. It's 85mm sloped on the front, which can be used to bounce low-caliber guns effectively. Side armor is trash, though... about 40mm, so don't try to even sidescrape in the vehicle.
It's side armor is actually worse than the VK 30.01 (P), so there's that comparison for ya.
Gun's great, having 150mm of penetration and a quick reload time makes it one of the best tanks for tracking enemies. Damage is appalling, though... at 135 average DMG, so you'll need to put in quite a lot of shots into higher tiered enemies.
Anyways, the second video...
Now, the tank's speed is also something to behold. It moves as smooth as a ship on calm weather, and doesn't get bogged down that easily. It takes a little while to reach it's top speed, though...
The turret armor of this tank is a 'hit or miss' kinda deal for me... as at one moment it's a beast with bouncing everything that hit it at the gun manlet, while another moment it's horrifying when the commander keeps getting injured from getting shot in the large cupola it has.
The pros for this tank is that it has good frontal armor, a gun with high penetration value, very quick reload speed and generally a fast and speedy tank. Oh, and it has quite a lot of health for it's tier, too.
The cons? Well, it's gun deals appalling damage; forcing you to put in more shots than you normally need, the turret's cupola huge and can kill off the commander most of the time it gets shot there, the side armor is virtually non-existent and the gun manlet can be a lifesaver or a deal-breaker at time. It's also a rather large tank, so it can get spotted really easily compared to other medium tanks.
Overall, it's a good sniper tank that can relocate quickly when needed. Close combat in this tank is a death sentence, unless the enemies are packing low caliber guns. The armor holds up well, as long as you're not fighting heavy tanks or tank destroyers above your tier.
It can also run n gun, if you can manage it. Just remember that your gun doesn't do a lot of damage, though... feels like you're plinking the enemy to death sometimes.
Plus, it's a Panther. What can you not like about Panthers? A tier lower at that, too... kinda like a 'teaser' of what's to come in the later tiers.
And that's all for today's post. A little short, but there will be another post that's somewhat linked with this particular one. Almost the same type of tank, so there's something to look forward to in the next post. And with that, I shall take my leave for today...
-Panzer Fist-
Friday, December 29, 2017
Another Update
And I'm done with the "grind"...
Heh, technically I didn't even do a grind as I skipped the AMX 65t after 40 battles...
If there's one thing I hate, it's awfully slow tanks with barely any armor.
And so I'm past the AMX 65t and have now owned the AMX M4 51... had a few games in it, and it's good. I have several replays saved from both the Tier VIII and IX French Heavy Tanks, so I'll get around to uploading them once I'm done with my old materials that are still waiting.
Since it's about 3 AM here, I'll call it a day and post something another time instead. Just the usual to expect.
And with that, my time's up. Stay tuned for the next post...
-Panzer Fist-
Heh, technically I didn't even do a grind as I skipped the AMX 65t after 40 battles...
If there's one thing I hate, it's awfully slow tanks with barely any armor.
And so I'm past the AMX 65t and have now owned the AMX M4 51... had a few games in it, and it's good. I have several replays saved from both the Tier VIII and IX French Heavy Tanks, so I'll get around to uploading them once I'm done with my old materials that are still waiting.
Since it's about 3 AM here, I'll call it a day and post something another time instead. Just the usual to expect.
And with that, my time's up. Stay tuned for the next post...
-Panzer Fist-
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Quick Update: Incoming WOT 9.21
Just stopping by to let everyone know about some things...
Well, there's supposed to be a post up at the 17th of December, last Sunday. It was briefly cancelled half-way as update 9.21 dropped on that day.
Right now I've been on World Of Tanks on the regular as I want to get the new French Heavy Tanks ASAP... yes, all three of them. That means the god-awful AMX 65t as well. *shudders*
This was all before 9.21 arrived, as I was busy grinding the AMX M4 45 just to prepare for the AMX 65t.
So I just dropped by today to let y'all know that all posts will be cancelled until I'm done with the grind for the new tanks. I'll only be going through the AMX 65t and will continue posting once I've bought the AMX M4 51.
Don't worry; all pre 9.21 content that I've saved up has been successfully recorded and kept for use later. Some have been uploaded to YouTube, about two of them. The rest will be edited and uploaded once I'm back.
So yeah... don't know how long it'll take for me to do this particular grind, but at least you'll know what I'm doing when I'm gone and not suddenly became inactive without any notice.
With that done, it's time for me to install the latest 9.21 update... so see ya when it's done.
-Panzer Fist-
Well, there's supposed to be a post up at the 17th of December, last Sunday. It was briefly cancelled half-way as update 9.21 dropped on that day.
Right now I've been on World Of Tanks on the regular as I want to get the new French Heavy Tanks ASAP... yes, all three of them. That means the god-awful AMX 65t as well. *shudders*
This was all before 9.21 arrived, as I was busy grinding the AMX M4 45 just to prepare for the AMX 65t.
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| It's actually a pretty good tank... don't know why people just hate it. |
So I just dropped by today to let y'all know that all posts will be cancelled until I'm done with the grind for the new tanks. I'll only be going through the AMX 65t and will continue posting once I've bought the AMX M4 51.
Don't worry; all pre 9.21 content that I've saved up has been successfully recorded and kept for use later. Some have been uploaded to YouTube, about two of them. The rest will be edited and uploaded once I'm back.
So yeah... don't know how long it'll take for me to do this particular grind, but at least you'll know what I'm doing when I'm gone and not suddenly became inactive without any notice.
With that done, it's time for me to install the latest 9.21 update... so see ya when it's done.
-Panzer Fist-
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