Vehicle selection system restricted to one vehicle per air and ground. From left to right, they are: The Italians also do not have heavy tanks, and rarely have tanks which have more armour than deemed average by the time period. Making the mission work with CSV files 1. #2 Now, it is time to select the game mode for the match. The starter American tanks have a good mix of mobility and protection in their overall design, combined with a fast-firing cannon to do good work against the enemy. Exploit the low silhouette by hiding in the distance or in foliage so the enemies cannot detect it. Tech Tree trends: Protection upgrades survivability potential with repairs, fire extinguishers, and crew replacement. B (H) against the American army or act as the American army trying to take over La Gleize. This section's purpose is to get the player adequately ready in jumping into a War Thunder tank battle, starting from choosing a nation towards joining a battle. Past the starter tanks onto BR ~3.0 in Rank II, the access to the famous T-34 tanks will show the heavily-angled sloped armour on not just the front armour, but the sides and rear as well. Each rank past the first has a criteria of the number of vehicles that must be researched and purchased before the next rank's vehicles could be researched. The usage of the cruiser tanks enable the British to have some of the fastest introductory tanks available in the game, second to USSR's BT tanks. At this point, start playing the medium tanks akin to the light tanks, taking cover and popping out occasionally to fire before repositioning or get on the enemy's flanks. Note that this sacrifices the plane's ability to fight other aircraft so long as these armaments are on the aircraft, and the aircraft's performance in this role varies as they are not designed for the purpose of attacking ground units. it still may come. Most of these maps have configurations for all three air game modes (Arcade, Realistic, and Simulator). Anti-aircraft vehicles are quite capable, with every single one equipped with autocannons to smack down enemy planes. Go to Mission Settings mission Singleplayer params 2. The first stage would be "Expert" which adds 3 point to every crew skill for the cost of several Silver Lions . The impact can be quite noticeable once put into a match. All rights reserved. Peek out the other side of the cover or reposition for a better chance at survival. Single Player Tank Missions? Anti-aircraft vehicles for the French are quite lacking, with only a few available vehicles in this role. The hull armour is only 45 mm thick, and without the sloping advantage, it is easy to penetrate. While the armoured car option is extremely fast on roads compared to tanks and more viable for mobility, the expense is extremely thin armour that allows even rifle-calibre (7mm) machine gun rounds to penetrate it at the right conditions. 20112022 Gaijin Games Kft. If you do get one or, want to set up your tank controls or aircraft controls on your DS4, you are welcome to PM and add me as a friend in PSN. Finish by either waiting for the replacement gunner to come in and take him out as well or flank the T-34 during this opportunity and fire at its weaker side armour at the driver's compartment in front. All this combined with sub-par armour means the German tanks snare the initiative to prevent the enemy from firing back. They tend to be small in size compared to other maps (32 km x 32 km or less), and usually contain unrealistic or exaggerated terrain features, to make combat more interesting. As more battles are fought, research points are earned towards upgrading the tank and progressing the tech tree. While i was browsing over the mission titles i thought it would be kind of cool to have some single missions for GF also. Now, multiplayer WT is something I'll be coming to daily for as long as I can foresee, but now I feel a hankering for singleplayer campaigns with story and so on. British tanks up the line to Rank II and III split their tank designs to two types, the cruiser and infantry tank which are characterized in War Thunder as light/medium and heavy tanks respectively. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. By the Rank V, a new mechanic called "Hydropneumatic suspension" allows for more flexibility in the positioning of Japanese tanks to ambush enemies from locations that are unorthodox in tank placements. 14.18 It will be carrying a lot of different weapons, from quad machine guns to recoilless rifles, to actual tank turrets. Contents Official trailer Capture points serve as giant magnets of allies and enemies, and protecting these points from enemies can be a chore. War Thunder Live Community Missions and Locations User mission for testing aircraft User mission for testing aircraft By Milking_Grandpa, April 7, 2022 in Missions and Locations Share Followers Report post Posted April 7, 2022 Long time ago (I dont remember where or when) I got some custom user mission "Tank polygon" Then have a look here. Do note that these are very general descriptions of the tech tree and that individual vehicles present in each nation can have their own characteristics that may differ from the trends. You can also use your mobility to get to the enemy's sides, thus giving you a good shot on the vulnerable weak side of the tanks. Attackers and dive-bombers should both focus on targeting individual ground units and eliminating them with either cannon-armaments on the aircraft or the available bombs and rockets. Medium tanks begin to dominate the Soviet playstyle by Rank VI as the introduction of main battle tanks such as the T-64 and T-80B set the score up at the top. Choosing a nation. Sniping is also an option with them because the guns fire at relatively high velocities. The various 47 mm calibre cannons give good penetration and damage, which can give the Italians a good advantage at range. Thus, early German tanks must make the most of their mobility to establish an advantageous position and then relying on their guns to defeat the enemy. Mobility takes a short dip as engine power stays the same while tank weight increases. While Ground battle need more precision & something else to make the mission enjoyable & feeling unique (ex: the landing of a I-15 on a Harbour or in a middle of the battlefield to rescue someone). These should be retained at high altitude to avoid anti-aircraft fire as most bombers lack the manoeuvrability owing to their size from dodging enemy fire. However, there's more to War Thunder than just blasting away at the enemy. Overwhelm them, swarm them, but do not give the enemy the edge because in brawling, anything is exploitable. As such, many conventional tank tactics such as the hull-down position and terrain exploitation (such as hills) are complicated by the lacking gun depression. Vehicles are then linked via an arrow branching from one vehicle to the next. For example, it would probably be unwise to take the slow. The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Great War to today. Im honest, im to stupid for plane fights. This progresses slightly in Rank III-IV with a tank chassis with a 40 mm Bofors gun, which can down planes more reliably but still has an exposed tank crew and low amount of ammo for extended firing. Well now you can, in War Thunder's single player and co-op missions. However, emphasis on armour begins to decline in the face of the opponents of the rank. ), and just as you sneak past it: look behind you, and HOOK the tank while still speeding away at full speed! Different levels, different challenges etc. These are divided into three categories: Mobility, Protection, and Firepower. This guide will help get a player on their feet in trying out War Thunder tank warfare. Or maybe even a storysomething like the movie "Fury". If you are able to exploit not only your tank's firepower, but also the environment, the enemy may never be able to accurately pinpoint your location and you will be able to pick them off one-by-one. Light tanks are lightly armoured and small, yet highly mobile and armed with an adequate gun. Now that you know how to fight and win battles, it is now time to use that experience to advance your placement in the tech tree you have chosen. To solve this, start planning a route towards the target point using the mini-map provided, then pick the appropriate ammunition for the task. War Thunder is a competitive online-only game, meaning anything that alters the gameplay or even some parts of the user interface can be considered cheating. Some of these vehicles can be destroyed even by fighters. You should have some open though. It will take about 15 to 20 minutes to set that up for you. By Rank IV introduces some of the more popular French tanks of the game such as the Lorraines and the AMX tank series. Defend La Gleize with your Pz.Kpfw. By Rank IV, the firepower and armour of the medium tanks start to wane in the presence of the stronger heavy tanks such as the IS-2 and Tiger II. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. Change the fuel amount in fuelAmount If the number is set to 1 all fuel tanks in the plane will be full, if it is set to 0.5 then it will have 50% of available fuel. Tech Tree trends: Armour is also good with an average amount throughout the body; while not thick enough to resist a full-on hit, they could provide some lucky ricochets from poorly angled incoming shots. VI Ausf. Each skill that can be upgraded is detailed more on the crew skills page. By Rank III, more powerful armaments such as the 85 mm are available that can make short work of many tanks, but the presence of more powerful enemy tanks, while Soviet tanks are still using the same armour as Rank II, mean that enemies will have an easier time knocking out Soviet tanks. These tanks are powerful weapons in the correct hands, capable of selecting targets of importance and dispatching them in quick order however, one must be mindful of one's surroundings since the only protection early USSR tanks have is natural cover or distance. These points are captured simply by driving into the bordered circle area with the enemy removed from it. These maps are do not occur in normal air battles. Aim for the sides of the turret, the areas that look like the "cheek" on a face. Average at everything. One side is the super-heavy tanks such as the Maus tank that brings all 188 tons of armour into battle with good gun and poor mobility. By default, only track damage could be repaired anywhere on the battlefield and repairs can be done on captured points. Every second of exposure represents a risk one should be aware of. What you want to do is create a custom match and password protect it. Now the default controls for aircraft are fine for Arcade players and RB players but I do suggest a joystick or using custom controls for aircraft. You can set up custom battles (i think thats what i used) that use tanks and AI for all the other players. Or a rainy day in Normandy ambushing a Sherman convoy with your Tiger / Panther :yes: At the current state of GF AI I doubt it would be much fun ;). Yes, i know that game. The cleanup stage will take place on the city streets. Some of these maps are re-used to form the air battles area of tank maps. Well now you can, in War Thunders single player and co-op missions. Im hoping that War Thunder gets some tank single missions Feeble_to_face 8 yr. ago This function can be used to make accurate shots at long range, when the Gunner view (Sniper mode) is obstructed by bushes, or has a lesser magnification (zoom) than the Binoculars. However, at the end of Rank II, the Chi-Nu vehicle begins to solve the firepower issue with a larger and more powerful 75 mm gun. The epitome of this type of tank destroyer lies in the American M18 GMC, which provides very high speed with a reliable cannon to destroy most tanks upon a penetration; yet has paper-thin armour that even high-explosive shells could cripple it. Momentum: if you want to turn over a large tank, or a tank that has both of its tracks in the air, you need momentum. Thrustmaster makes it and it is pretty much identical to the one I use. A good mindset to have is to not view exposure as a mere state, but rather as a conscious, active decision. You can even start a grand campaign and keep track of what areas you were successful in and which areas you were defeated all leading up to whether you win or lose the campaign! Fly solo or co-op with some buddies or total strangers! They are larger than Arcade maps, generally being between 64 km x 64 km and 131 km x 131 km, with a couple of exceptions. Another school of thought in casemate structures are larger-profiled, but more heavily armoured designs such as the Jagdtiger, Tortoise, and T95 in a role that could be considered assault tank destroyers. All this is capped off by the introduction of newer tanks like the infamous "Panther" and "Tiger tanks" in Rank III and IV. From here, "Crew Training" would direct the player to a screen that would show the following tabs: Each have their own unique skills to help enhance the tank in their role, from driving capabilities, gun laying, and communications. Before starting up the first tank match, it is recommended for all players to play the tutorial section in-game to be familiarized with the tank controls and damage mechanics of the game. Create custom battles to challenge you and your friends by going up against all odds or devastating the enemy! From Rank III onward, all German anti-aircraft vehicles keep the crew in a semi to fully-protected position, with the vehicle bristling with rapid-fire cannons able to track and shoot down the enemy aircraft. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. Highly doubt it but there are great single player tank missions in the live mission warthunder forum site. In addition, later into the game, the second, third, and proceeding vehicles you choose can impact the game. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Some missions just have you following simple way points to help with your maneuverability, those are the missions which are really easy and can be done on the hardest difficulty. The one thing that stay unique for most early Italian tanks is their upgraded high-normalization APHE shell, which gives them upper hand at longer ranges compared to other factions that use similar APHE shell, although at point-blank range these shells aren't any better than normal ones. Once Rank III roll by, firepower has been improved with many high-velocity 75 mm cannons available for all types of tanks. Unlike modifications, the training of a crew are specific to the crew slot in the line-up and can be transferable to any tank the crew is using (except "Expert" and "Ace" status). You could play as Michael Wittman in Villeirs Bocage, or Ernst Barkmann in St.Lo, or participate as a Tiger against the Soviet counter attack at Kursk. Starters: Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). This will lower their distribution of firepower to two targets, whereas the flanking force and main force can still concentrate their firepower on just one enemy force. However, design trade-offs in Soviet designs that reduce their overall profile on the battlefield also cause gun depression in the turret to be rather poor, with the average depression angle being only 5 degrees. These maps are the Air Battles area of their respective Tank Maps. So i stick to things i have a talent for. However, different design aspects on these tanks lead to different doctrines within the same class. Once a mode is set, click the large, orange "To Battle!" Due to their low altitude of attack, equipped bombs should be set on delay to avoid the bomb blast and shrapnel on the ground from affecting the aircraft. However, the strategy remain unchanged in making sure you do not even take a single enemy hit, as a single hit will end you. thats something ill never get on my system, its not only in war thunder, its the same issue in Battlefield, Top Gun, etc. The one exception are the Ho-Ri types, which trade in mobility for a larger set of armour encapsulating the crew and modules. Tech Tree trends: I dont struggle with the controls or the setup, i struggle with the right aiming and the proper handling of the plane, so my KD-rate is pretty shit in a plane. Armaments vary from the quite damaging 37 mm guns to the rapid-fire 20 mm autocannons that arm the Panzer II tanks. VI Ausf. Once a certain crew level is reached with crew upgrades, they can enter "Qualification" to become enhanced to one specific tank. This is a subreddit for War Thunder, a cross platform vehicular combat MMO developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Anti-air vehicles in the British tree are often lacklustre in firepower, earlier ones relying on either regular machine guns or the large 0.50 cal ones before switching over to more reliable autocannons. Knowing the tank's mobility power can allow for more complicated manoeuvres in rough terrain like steep hills and river-bogged areas to get around predictable road routes that may have enemy in sight. Arguably one of the least looked at part of tank upgrades, crew skills can play a big role in the firepower and mobility of a tank. Because even if one side manages to knock out more total tanks than the enemy, if the enemy retains the capture points, they will win by draining the ticket counter. The early British tanks are defined by speed and adequate firepower. Firepower upgrades turret characteristics, accuracy, and unlocks new ammunition to be used. They also use SIDAM 25 and M113A1 (TOW) based on an American chassis, to provide support. Starters: No fancy long shots or skillful manoeuvres, just getting up close and personal with the enemy, front and center. War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. British tank destroyers take up an odd niche of supplying much needed firepower, but in many different manners, forcing you to change tactics and adapt to constant design swaps, such as the odd 3 inch Gun Carrier, the rear-facing Archer, mobile Achilles and Avenger, Shoot'n'scoot Charioteer Mk VII, heavily armoured Tortoise, the big-bang slinging FV4005 and so on. Heavy tanks are the breakthrough vehicles of the game and in MMORPG terms, would be the "tank" of the team. The player will have to take part in tank battles, but it is possible to fly a plane, helicopter, or take the fight on the water. Don't bother with them. Once these considerations are taken into account, click any of the orange "To Battle!" This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Notice: This title runs in both standard and . Attention: To test and play user missions you should have the unit that is used in mission bought. With this, even if they did identify where the first shot originated, the repositioning will ensure their gun sights are not aligned onto the last appeared area, buying extra time as the enemy would then need to readjust the sights towards the new location. They are only normally available to play in specific game modes / special events, tutorials, or in user made missions. Some of them you can't even finish due to physics changes with some of the updates. Also, German flak should be added as protection against those fighter-bombers. At Rank V, battle rating 8.0, Italy finally stands back up and starts getting tanks that feel more unique, featuring the infamous wheeled tank Centauro and the medium main battle tank OF-40. Most SPAA do not have the same armour as a tank, so the SPAA should stay back behind the attacking force to stay safe from enemy fire and yet blast away any plane attempting to strafe your allies. :-). While Rank I-III American tanks do generally well against their counterparts, the tanks slowly begin to fall behind in tank traits in Rank IV, as the average medium tank could not easily compete in face-to-face combat against the common foe. German anti-aircraft vehicles are nothing to slouch at, all bring impressive capabilities of downing the enemy aircraft. There was a tank game for PS1 called PanzerFront that had several single missions that I think Gaijin could use for reference. 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