Three Freakin' Months

Yea... now that's long.

I'm back... but DAMN it's been so long since the last time I've posted something! I guess all those months at another place really takes you away from what you normally do at home, huh?

Or maybe that's just me...

It looks like a lot of things has happen while I was gone. Plenty of Fallout 4 info scattered everywhere on YouTube, plenty of missed game updates, not to mention all the unseen episodes of different shows and YouTuber updates that I've haven't looked into. Fact is: I'm waaaay behind schedule.

It seems that I've missed my chance to play some Armored Warfare. There's something called "stress testing" that went on recently but I was a few days late for it... I was really looking forward to it.

It also seems like Bethesda Studios are releasing a weekly video that shows some details about the S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats, kinda like a Vault Dweller's video guide to handling the Wasteland. Soo damn stoked for the game to be released already... but then there's the problem of whether the game can EVEN run smoothly on my computer, minus the max graphics of course.

I've also noticed that the local BlackShot has been out of Garena and a different game took over it's place, something by the names of A.V.A... or Alliance of Valiant Arms if you wanna get the full detail. But it seems that BlackShot wasn't all gone, it's just that they moved. Now they are under PlayOne Asia.

Good to see that my old favorite game is still on... somewhere at least.

I heard that A.V.A is pretty good, 'cause it has PERMANENT WEAPONS! Yup! There's nowhere in Garena that there's ever been a game similar to BlackShot to have permanent weapons... not to mention bots to play along Deathmatches and Co-op missions.

Sounds more like ZMR and Hazard Ops, but with no ridiculous lags and playable in first person.

And judging by the all these things I've missed out, I'll be having a lot of catching up to do... as I've said at the start of this post. Sorry if it's a little dry, short and nothing much but rambles... but I'm just glad to be able to be back.

Looks like I'll be back on track roughly weeks, if not months. But at least there will be more blog posts now. With that, I'll bid farewell and will be back in the near future! [hopefully]

-Panzer Fist-

Busy, Busy, Busy

I'M BACK, BABY!

Well now, it's always good to be back to the ol' blog. The days being away from my computer... very lonely... very dusty. Always kept thinking about the usual stuff I'm supposed to be doing, but now I'm used to not always thinking about my computer. The stuff I do outside really keeps it of my mind.

It looks that I can't update the blog every time I get back home during the weekends... too busy preparing stuff to bring back there and also some other stuff that needs to be taken care of.

But at least they let me use my phone there. Even gave me a tablet completed with keyboard...

Now, just because I've been gone for a month already doesn't mean I've missed out on stuff. Still managed to get some game time aside for Armored Warfare's Early Access Take Two, and also managed to grab the Lord Of War Bundle of the Founder's Packs!

That was about a few weeks back, of course... not today.

Also, I've managed to catch Bethesda's E3 Showcase LIVE! [on YouTube, of course] But by the time I was there, I'd already missed out on the good stuff.

So I rewind it back... and there it was...

Fallout 4... coming this November 10th, 2015.

The 15 minutes of gameplay they showed us was grand, and then they announced the Collector's Edition: Completed with a metal case and a functional Pip Boy that you can put your smartphone in. You can download an App from them to your phone that can manage your inventory in your game IN REAL TIME.

And about the Collector's edition? I didn't have money when it came up for pre-orders. Came back next week and got the cash but it was all SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE!

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. The franchise has built up tons of hype from all the waiting... that was like 6 years plus.

They even released a game for the phone... it's like a Vault Manager kinda game, similar to certain games I've played before. Still cool though if you're into checking it out.

Oh, and there's DOOM. It gets a fresh new look, and goes to the old Run N' Gun playstyle like the first two. Some might like it, some might not. But I couldn't care less about those things...

I still want to talk about the new things you can do in Fallout 4 and other great things, but it looks like I only have 30 minutes left before I need to leave home and back to the usual place... Time is really of importance there.

I guess this is it, then. Don't know when updates will arrive, but it's damn well not very soon. My sincere apologies on these... but I have no choice, and time. Adieu!

-Panzer Fist-

Enjoying While It Lasts

Hello everyone... It's been a long time.

Long time indeed, about more than 25 days without a single post... and I have a reason for it.

Remember that in my previous post, I've mention that I don't have time to run a clan because "I have some really important stuff coming up in my life that will take up at least 2 years tops"?

Well, that stuff actually starts tomorrow. Let's just say it's a 'must do' over here.

It'll be long and tiring, but you get to go back home every weekend.

Now this doesn't really interfere with me playing games, recording videos or posting on blogs. I've decided that it's time to change certain things in my life. Don't worry, nothing too major. I'll still be doing what I'll normally do, just not so much anymore.

With that in mind. I'll be gone starting from the 28th of May to... whenever it is I'll be back.

And as the title says: I've been spending my days doing the usual stuff, playing games.

Even on this last day, I've even gotten to enjoy a fresh new episode of my favorite anime, and even managed to play Armored Warfare. Today's the Early Access for Europe Servers at 6pm... which is a bad time, 'cause over here, it translates to exactly midnight. This is because I'm gonna need to be at the area tomorrow quite early and well-rested.

But since this is the last day for me, and technically the first AND last day for me to play Armored Warfare... I might as well sacrifice some hours for it.

...and also for the blog posts... and also for my favorite gem of an anime. 

So I guess that's it then. No videos on Armored Warfare though, for obvious reasons. I can give you the first hand experience, though. [sounds wrong] The game is good, but because I'm nowhere near Europe, it's up to 300+ ping. There's also a bug where the aiming is extremely sensitive in Sniper Mode. [or zoomed-in mode] Only played about five battles, but at least it's something... not nothing.

Sorry if this seems rushed, but it has to be... 'cause I really need to sleep now. I'll bid Adieu until then... and see ya'll soon.

-Panzer Fist-

A Clan Rises...

Yep, and it's for World Of Tanks.

The clan for World Of Tanks was made because it was requested by a friend of mine. I did the honors of starting it up, and got right to the basics.

Y'know, the Clan Name, Clan Tag and all those other stuff.

The name of the created clan is called "Anarchists". It's sounds like an emo/rebel group, but the reason I chose that name is for it to go with the picture I was gonna use for the said clan. I just like the Anarchist symbols... the old "Black Flag" to the "Red Fist" and also the most famous one, the "A + Circle" symbol.

But that doesn't mean that I don't know what anarchism means...

I chose the "A + Circle" symbol. Picked one with a transparent background so that it won't look sloppy... not to mention it looks great on vehicles, too. Here's a picture of the original one below.

Looks good.

That's original size right there. Why am I talking about "original size"? Well, I'll tell y'all about that right now, actually.

Y'see, When creating the clan, you can put up a "Clan Emblem"... actually several. Think of them as "Profile Photos". They differ in different sizes to fit different places, like the biggest for the clan's profile emblem and the smallest for the Global Map emblem.

There's a downside: you gotta pay 500 Gold to put up all five pictures and and optional... option to change your Clan Color. Obviously I took all five picture slots and change to an acceptable clan color... which is Red.

Not to mention starting the clan itself requires 2500 Gold...

The five photos are separated to 195x195, 64x64, 32x32 and 24x24. Only GIF and PNG formats will allow transparent backgrounds... but this is basic photo-editing knowledge. Only thing is that I've post all five of them as the same photo. It's not that it's a bad thing, but normally the biggest picture will usually be the one with more detail.

Maybe some other time [or Clan Leader] then it'll be given the thought to change.

All the picture in-depth info aside, the clan was made... chose the name "Anarchists" and clan tag of [ANCT], color of clan is changed from default Green to Red, added a small Clan Motto and some Clan Description and wazzah! It's done and it's looks great.

Anyways, here's a some of photos of the outcome below.

Clan Emblem, Tag and Name.

Clan Description.

All Clan Emblem sizes and Clan Color.

I guess I had to start up the clan because I normally fixed the bad English he had on another clan in another game? Yeah... I remember the description before I fixed it up... *shudders*

It's ZMR, by the way. Over there, clans are called "Corps". But he started that one and the way he types the descriptions N' stuff makes me cringe.

But all due seriousness, the clan will be transferred to him... soon as it hits the 24-Hour mark. You gotta wait a full day before you can transfer the "Clan Leader" rank to others.

Let's just say he's being impatient about it... asked to give me the clan a 'lil while back.

Don't worry, dude. It's not going anywhere.

I guess he's got the right to be paranoid. After all, he supplied 3000 Gold for the clan creation... but doesn't know that you need to pay for the emblem set-up so he thought the extra 500 that was sent to me was wasted. *sigh*

I just posted the pictures here to show proof if anything turns bad in the clan, like changed descriptions, clan names or such. I like the "Founder" part. Tells people who actually started the whole shebang and the process that takes place... and also the English-fixing. No sloppiness here!

So yeah, read the clan description. We're recruiting anyone! Noob or not, it's still open... until it changes, that is.

Let's just hope this works...

And if you're reading this fellow friend, take care of the clan. Don't screw it up. This clan is all set up for your Clan Wars and Strongholds and stuff.

Reason for why he should be the Clan Leader? Well, there's the whole "I paid for it" thing. And it's also because I'm not that active in World Of Tanks... but at least he is.

Nobody wants to join a clan that has a very inactive leader! Plus, I don't have the time for it. Too much work and I have some really important stuff coming up in my life that will take up at least 2 years tops.

I guess I'll just be the Clan Lieutenant, just maintaining the clan and stuff.

So... that's it, then. Just felt like posting this out here. Done it, and now it's time to take off.

See ya soon...

-Panzer Fist-

"Mechanical Companion"

And now we're back here again...

Hmm? Wasn't this supposed to posted yesterday? Well yeah, but I lost myself in World Of Tanks for a full day yesterday... busy grinding to get a Tier VII [seven] Tank Destroyer: the SU-100M1.

Alright, back to the topic. This is to the ZMR update that happened a month ago. Only posted about it now because I took a break from that game after reaching the "lieutenant" rank of LVL 26. One day I got bored and decided to take a look into this game, remembering the update that En Masse said they'll put into the game soon.

That was about two [or three] weeks ago. So much went on on the update! New weapons, maps and the main attraction: Drones! Yes, you read that right... it's like a pet, follows you around and helps you kill enemies and more.

First off: the drones! The starter drones are the Gun Drone, Thunder Drone and Lazer Drone. You'll get the Gun Drone first, and as your level increases, you'll the more better ones. Upon reaching level 50, you'll get your hands on the ultimate drone: the Dragondrone.

A new tab will appear below the Mech tab at the Storage page. After selecting it, you'll see the Loadout.

Loadout page.

This is where you select your drones and equip mods to them. Mods are like "abilities" and they are permanent. Not only that, different drones have one "special ability" that they have. The mods can also be upgraded in the Mods section.

Mods page.

Here is where you upgrade the mod chips. Each of them has a different level. To increase the level, you'll need to gather three of the mods and combine them. It goes like this: 3 LVL 1 mods = LVL 2 mods, and 3 LVL 2 mods = LVL 3 mods. This means you'll need a big amount of level one mods if you're gonna get it to level three.

Next is the Upgrades section.

Upgrade page.

Your drone can level up to increase it's stats. You can also upgrade it to add a little extra stats too it. Think of it as "stat boosters". You will need items called "Plasma Cores" to upgrade. You can upgrade them normally or by using EMP. Difference? EMP gives more points per plasma. Each time you use a plasma core, there will be a chance that it will add additional free points... like 3, 5 or 10.

Heh, Plasma Cores reminds me of the same item in a different game: Metal Saga. Exchange them to the right person and you'll get yourself a Plasma Cannon for your tank to use. Good weapon...

Earned a better drone and felt like you've wasted those cores? No need to worry, just go the Salvage area and we'll talk more about this.

Salvage page.

Here's an example: I've previously used the Thunder Drone and now using the Lazer Drone 'cause it's better. But all those plasma cores and level ups? You can transfer them to the other drone. Yes, you can do that. The salvaged drone will be gone, though. You can use Gold for 50% transferred EXP and Ability. EXP is for the level and Ability is the plasma core points. Downside for using Gold is that you only get 50% of everything, and the salvage cost increases if the salvaging drone's LVL and the number of plasma core points is high.

Impatient and just happens to be loaded with tons of spare cash? Go to the Shop section then, you casher!

Shop page.

Only loads of EMP based items here. You can buy MK.II drones and Drone Cases. They are like the Loot Cases, but drone-based items instead. Pretty basic stuff.

"MK" [or Mark] is like "Ranks" or "Tier". Drones differ from MK.I to III. The more numbers, the better. There is one more rank above MK.III, but are called "Epic" drones instead.

Other stuff in the updates are new weapons. Not just new ordinary weapons, but Assault, ZK and even some Thresher weapons are in the shop now! But, not all, only some. Some in Gold stores and some in EMP stores. My main target is the G11K2-ZK. Always a fan of the gun... and now it's in the EMP shop!

Too bad there's no Assault MG3 or M249-ZK for sale...

Just to show some of them...

There's a few more than these...

As the caption above, there's more than just these. Just took the page that was filled with them. Same goes for the next one...

EMP shop. Some might not be worth the EMP.

Not just EMP... but Gold, too. Examples are the two grenades above and the three shotguns in the gold shop. To me, these can be found bundled together in the packs sold in the EMP shops. I can understand people buying the weapons 'cause they might had never purchased EMP. Those packs I said were the "Crowd Control" pack: has the shotguns and grenades and the "Patient Zero" pack: has The Remedy and The Antidote.

Plus, those packs have some costumes... not to mention some Silver, Gold and Platinum Bullets... and Loot Cases with Keycards provided.

And now, weapon mods are officially PERMANENT! Yeah, that's a really good thing. You can also earn them by leveling up!

Some screenies:

Gold mod shop.

This are the ones found in Gold shops. Note that this is not all of them.

EMP mod shop.

And this are the ones found in the EMP shops. Also not everything.

Level up and get one free!

Yup, pretty much what's written in the captions.

One more thing: if you are an existing player and felt like you be getting the level rewards, think again. Once you've logged in, you'll get mail with stuff from the updates! They depend on your level, though.

But if you feel that the info here barely scratched the surface, then here's the links to the official sites for more better info below.

Upcoming Drone Update

"Game of Drones" Update

"Game of Drones" Full Patch Notes

Drone Info

NEW Level Reward List

Level Rewards For Existing Players

Lastly, a preview on how they work in-game... well, only one of them anyway.

Low quality 'cause I'm using the in-game recorder... plus really crappy compiling. This was originally supposed to be uploaded straight toward the blog, but errors...

...motherfuckin' errors...

Well, that's all I got for today, even though it's supposed to be for yesterday. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a Tier VII war machine to test-run...

-Panzer Fist-

Quadruple Apocalypse

It's here...

After a day of lazing around, I decided to upload the World Of Tanks video I've talked about in the last post..today. [since I had nothing to do at the moment]

But, there's a reason to why I'm uploading this today though: I've planned to post one on the 30th of April and one on the 1st of May. They are two different things...

But we'll get to that later. For now, the video: Four KV-2s in one team!

If two can't get the job done, get an extra two to help!

Aight, about the two dates I've put above: one is clearly this [WOT] the other? Well, I'll give ya a clue...

It's a game, I've posted about it before on the 1st of March... apparently it has quite a big update, it's game-changing... okay, maybe not so much.

I guess that's all to it, then. I'll be hitting the hay now, it's 6:04 AM here...

-Panzer Fist-

Up N' Arriving Soon

A small update...

Yep, small update for not posting for quite some time, but a new video will appear quite soon.

It's a World Of Tanks video [more like replay] and here's a 'lil screenshot from that particular battle.

Time to play a game called "spot something outta the ordinary"!

It's not that hard. Actually, it's quite obvious.

So the battle replay for this will be out in a day or two? [if i'm quick or lazy?] Until then, y'all just gonna have to wait 'till I put it up... whenever THAT will be, 'cause y'know... procrastinating and stuff.

Well, time to get busy...

-Panzer Fist-