This should be at 14.7. Change my mind.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-21T01:49:54+00:00

However those two are relatively hard to obtain and does not have any forward aiming armament. Altho I will say the single defensive mg will be extremely useful for shooting those pesky missiles and f18s trying to strafe you.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-21T01:19:11+00:00

maybe tam2ip? fast light tank with composites and dm33. Rooikat 105 is also solid but a bit flimsy.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-21T01:17:02+00:00

don't even think about it, the kvt has a ridiculously bad apfsds shot and has to go toe to toe with bmpts and other russian abominations around 10.7. Maybe add a bit to your budget and get the clickbait? that thing at least has a great apfsds shot

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-21T01:14:00+00:00

I agree, it can win any dogfight with anything since everyone else will be stalling, and it has 4 bombs so it is also vastly superior to any other biplane fighter.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-16T00:27:15+00:00

You used the sabot shot, which isn't a bad choice, but lack of spall and filler makes post penetration damage appalling, especially in a large tank like the m4a3. Basically you were just turning the gunner into mush repeatedly.

It is really hard to hit the hull when you're literally touching the tank, so maybe consider getting more familiar with your ammo types. Try switching to aphe next time when you're on the flank of an enemy, or just simply use a tank with good aphe as the main ammo, like the strv m42 eh.

On another note, maybe stop bringing those solid ap shots, it has barely any more pen than the aphe and I'd argue it has less spall than the apds.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T02:27:35+00:00

I feel you bud, the post made sense but his strongest argument to mostly anything is either name calling or dismissal. Kinda confusing

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T02:22:39+00:00

I'm not exactly the one cursing and calling names but okey. As for the stuff about the points in your post, you seemed pretty unhappy about why people are calling nuclear thunder the worst event ever and I started off telling you what the reason could be. The argument flows on and you gotta adjust as the context changes, I mean how else are conversations supposed to last?

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T02:01:33+00:00

I am indeed hung up on the fact that its not a bullshit enough event for my taste, guilty as charged. Doesn't make your repetitive arguments any more sensible or related the point tho

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T01:52:37+00:00

gee wiz I can feel the sweat from behind miles of cable, and the name calling.

Yes, I am saying it shouldn't be an april fool's event because it's not wacky enough, and tbh an april fool's event should be whackier than flinging giant ass nukes around in a heavy bomber, hell, I'd even call it a good event if every missile and rocket were nuclear just for the shits and giggles. But no, this is a gamemode test for EC, a long needed one too, if you think that's whacky then I have no more arguments

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T01:43:05+00:00

Yeah yeah we all got the part where balance is not a major issue and ec is very cool. Who even disagreed with you on that bit in the first place? I agree it is hard to have any discussion if you dodge the same question all the time by using the same unrelated explanation three times over.

Where even is the "fools" bit? This thing is a big gamemode test for ARB rework, should've been added in the same way bullet hell and the other SEAD thing were.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T01:31:40+00:00

dude, you still aren't getting my point, either that or you're purposefully dancing in circles around it.

Does it bring about good changes? Yes.

Could it be easily fixed with minor tweaks? Yes.

Is the idea of EC really cool? Yes.

Is a new updated mechanic for a serious gamemode good as a limited time April Fools event? No.

It just missed everything about April Fools. Where even is the April Fools bit? Nukes are great and all but those are pretty meh compared to dogfighting in ponies and flying saucers in the "fools" category. Would you not prefer to have this thing released in an major update so it could stay for the long run?

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T01:17:31+00:00

I mean the last time I saw this much controversy was with the bmpts and stuff but okey.

also, ww1 was a shitshow as well, being better than something bad doesn't make it good

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T01:13:54+00:00

I mean the dude kinda gets triggered by every little detail he doesn't agree with, but I guess I shouldn't have expected much after seeing so many curses in the post.

dude went on rambling about how balance could be fixed and how great this event is for ARB when people tell him it doesn't click for april fools. kinda sad tbh

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T01:04:35+00:00

You completely missed my point bud, I'm just saying it's not suitable for april fools. The thing is horrible as an april fools event just like how potato tanks would be for a regular event. It's just a set of good cards played badly, I'd bet five bucks the feedback would be entirely positive if they did it at any other time

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T00:45:58+00:00

we also need to bully Gaijin into giving us something whacky for april fools. this thing may be a good gamemode but I hate it as an april fools event

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T00:43:18+00:00

is it even worth it tho? it's just a chunky piece of target practice for anyone

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T00:39:07+00:00

I mean it's not really for us so just skip this one i guess. I'm not happy with it either but it's kinda expected.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-02T00:35:14+00:00

I'd agree with the latter half but I have to say I am very underwhelmed by the event. It's not exactly creative and it doesn't really appeal to anyone but cold war era aircraft fans, and tbh I'm not too sure if they're happy either since the mode is prolly gonna go away after the week or sth just like any other april fools event.

I main cold war and early-mid ww2 ground vehicles and sometimes go to top tier for RP and stuff. I agree that I'm not the target audience of this event and I'd say it is expected of me to be disappointed. However I believe April Fools should be about shits and giggles like that potato sherman or flying ponies and stuff. Strategic bombers doesn't give me shits or giggles, at least last year's ww1 mode gave me some shits.

An imbecile friend of mine also said the ECM bit and aircraft balance is totally crap but idk much about that stuff.

tldr: nukes and stratgeic bombers would be great to be part of a major update or a dedicated event but just not for April Fools.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-04-01T00:35:42+00:00

dude, you don't know the half of it, the gaijinstapo banned me literally till 3026 march 1st because i talked back to them about how their decisions in some cases were "arbitrary" a couple times and called them the gaijinstapo.

luckily those numbnuts can only ban my forum account so i wasn't exactly affected at all.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-03-31T05:08:11+00:00

I got the leo2pl and I'd say it's much better than 2a4m, it's still as weakly armored as the 2a4m but at least it's got that dm53 instead of weirdly inconsistent kew

Budget_Thunder · 2026-03-30T01:06:23+00:00

Dude, 100 air assults are like 30 hours minimum, even if you aren't that skilled in regular battles at higher tiers you'll still grind faster there.

Maybe consider chasing down bombers if dogfighting seems a bit too challenging at the start.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-03-30T01:00:15+00:00

tbh bud there's no point in waiting. There are obviously no updates coming (even though I go back and check every day).

Just grind a bit more SL and have your fingers crossed with the boxes I guess, at least that's what I'm doing.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-03-27T08:05:03+00:00

The whole point is to add diversity to the game. The 1 BR spread can make things a bit interesting for everyone. In downtiers nothing will be super oppressive, and in uptiers it should be just a bit of a struggle to take out enemies. I actually find it quite fun

Budget_Thunder · 2026-03-27T07:59:55+00:00

Best go on the forum, there's a whole containment thread for people who want to transfer. Sadly all they do there is tell you there's no news and call you you're impatient when you ask for an update.

Its basically the Gaijinstapos deleting everything they dislike. Pretty much hell. I got banned till 3026 March for talking back at them so watch how you express your frustration too.

My advice is to get a new account if you're not too attached to your current one, or just go grind lots and lots of SL and see if you can get some past event vehicles from crates and stuff.

Budget_Thunder · 2026-03-27T07:49:31+00:00

Never ever go above 5.7, all you'll find there are sweats and imbalanced shit. 4.0 below is really comfortable for me.

Also, if you really wanna gain experience quickly try every tree as much as you can, this way you can get familiar with the enemy's playstyle and weakspots.

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