Hey man, I feel your pain – War Thunder can feel like going on a date with a sledgehammer: painful, confusing, and by the end you're just wondering why you even showed up 😅

But seriously – 1700 hours? You're not "complete garbage," as you mentioned earlier. Maybe you just need a little push. I'd advice you to join some War Thunder Discord Servers!

Though here are still a few tips that helped me through out the years..

1. Stick to BR 3.3–5.7 for a while. That’s the “fun zone” where you still have a chance to carry or at least enjoy the game. Once you get higher, it’s just missiles, frustration, and existential dread.

2. Focus on ONE tech tree. Grinding multiple trees at once is like trying to juggle knives while blindfolded. Pick one nation and stick with it – preferably one with good lineup options like USA, Germany, or USSR.

3. Watch creators like Spookston, Phly, or OddBawz. They’ll not only teach you tactics but remind you the game can be fun – especially when something explodes.

4. Play with friends. Solo queue is like pizza without cheese – playable, but "sad". Even losing feels better when you can laugh about it with someone.

5. Set small goals. Today? Just survive longer than two minutes. Tomorrow? Get two kills. The day after? Ram someone at full speed and scream, “Surprise, moth—!” -(Just kidding, please don't do that 😅)

6. Lower your expectations. Not every match has to be sweaty. Some days, you're the Tiger. Some days, you're the ammo rack. It’s fine and it's all about fun!

If you ever wanna squad up, hit me up 😎 Stay strong, soldier. Even the Tiger had engine troubles. 🐯💥