[ST] Kharkov Update and Top Tier Italian Tanks
Дата: 17.03.2018 22:54:25
CabbageMechanic: Hey Tankers,
Couple of recent updates to the Supertest Server:
Kharkov
We’ve introduced some tweaks based on
the previous round of testing. These tweaks should improve the
gameplay even more.The central blocks of the city (Zone 1) have
been further simplified to decrease the number of possible flanking
routes and make the flow of battles a bit more predictable and
readable. The passages between the central blocks (Zone 2) are now
a designated place for defensive play on heavies. The open part of
the map (Zone 3) is going to keep most of the changes introduced in
previous version. We’ve added a more pronounced attack direction
for TD’s, medium tanks, and light tanks that choose to play mobile.
We’ve decided not to block the central city square (Zone 4) and
keep a few of the access points. Please make notice that some of
them will be one-way (Zone 5): you’ll be able to enter the square
but not to leave it. We’ve put some firing positions for TD’s with
weak armor in the open space (Zone 6).This map is still subject to
change pending testing and feedback!
Italian Tanks
Here’s another helping of intel on top-tier (VIII–X) Italian vehicles. We’re all eagerly awaiting their arrival because these mobile medium tanks have a brand new mechanic: autoreloading.
It’s the second appearance for these tanks, but this time they enter testing with models that are very close to final ones. The Supertest participants are the P.44 Pantera, the Prototipo Standard B, and the Progetto M40 mod. 65: Tier VIII belongs to an overhauled version of the renowned Panther with an autoreloader holding 3 rounds. It’s an agile vehicle with excellent specific power and DPM.
Tier IX is occupied by the
Prototipo Standard B with a 105mm gun equipped with a 3-round
autoreloader. This tank stands out because of excellent mobility
and firepower parameters optimized for productive close to medium
range play. The gun’s accuracy makes the Prototipo Standard B less
efficient at range, but the 268mm penetration (with standard ammo)
kind of compensates for that. There are also nice high-explosive
shells available, with a penetration of 105mm allowing this tank to
prey on lightly armored enemies.
The top tier is the
Progetto M40 mod. 65. The gun is still 105mm but the autoreloader
has place for 4 shells. Also this tank looks prime, as a top ride
of Italian design should look. It is also has way better protection
than its predecessors. 50/40/25mm of hull armor and glacis plate’s
slope of 73 degrees will work miracles. (All rounds of 150mm of
smaller caliber will ricochet from the glacis plate). The turret’s
nominal frontal armor of 120mm should also be singled out. Together
with the availability of HE shells with 105mm penetration this
makes the Progetto M40 mod. 65 a very promising vehicle.
As always, these are subject to
change pending testing and feedback.
Let us know what you think!
Couple of recent updates to the Supertest Server:
Kharkov
We’ve introduced some tweaks based on
the previous round of testing. These tweaks should improve the
gameplay even more.The central blocks of the city (Zone 1) have
been further simplified to decrease the number of possible flanking
routes and make the flow of battles a bit more predictable and
readable. The passages between the central blocks (Zone 2) are now
a designated place for defensive play on heavies. The open part of
the map (Zone 3) is going to keep most of the changes introduced in
previous version. We’ve added a more pronounced attack direction
for TD’s, medium tanks, and light tanks that choose to play mobile.
We’ve decided not to block the central city square (Zone 4) and
keep a few of the access points. Please make notice that some of
them will be one-way (Zone 5): you’ll be able to enter the square
but not to leave it. We’ve put some firing positions for TD’s with
weak armor in the open space (Zone 6).This map is still subject to
change pending testing and feedback!Italian Tanks
Here’s another helping of intel on top-tier (VIII–X) Italian vehicles. We’re all eagerly awaiting their arrival because these mobile medium tanks have a brand new mechanic: autoreloading.
It’s the second appearance for these tanks, but this time they enter testing with models that are very close to final ones. The Supertest participants are the P.44 Pantera, the Prototipo Standard B, and the Progetto M40 mod. 65: Tier VIII belongs to an overhauled version of the renowned Panther with an autoreloader holding 3 rounds. It’s an agile vehicle with excellent specific power and DPM.
Tier IX is occupied by the
Prototipo Standard B with a 105mm gun equipped with a 3-round
autoreloader. This tank stands out because of excellent mobility
and firepower parameters optimized for productive close to medium
range play. The gun’s accuracy makes the Prototipo Standard B less
efficient at range, but the 268mm penetration (with standard ammo)
kind of compensates for that. There are also nice high-explosive
shells available, with a penetration of 105mm allowing this tank to
prey on lightly armored enemies. The top tier is the
Progetto M40 mod. 65. The gun is still 105mm but the autoreloader
has place for 4 shells. Also this tank looks prime, as a top ride
of Italian design should look. It is also has way better protection
than its predecessors. 50/40/25mm of hull armor and glacis plate’s
slope of 73 degrees will work miracles. (All rounds of 150mm of
smaller caliber will ricochet from the glacis plate). The turret’s
nominal frontal armor of 120mm should also be singled out. Together
with the availability of HE shells with 105mm penetration this
makes the Progetto M40 mod. 65 a very promising vehicle. As always, these are subject to
change pending testing and feedback. Let us know what you think!
[ST] Kharkov Update and Top Tier Italian Tanks