The ensk example is a great explanation and also one of the main problems on the NA server. One side of the map will lose and remainder of the team plays defensive on the other flank and gets crushed quickly. Played 20 games yesterday and 14 of them were over within 2-4 minutes because of it. In my eyes this the most important thing for new players to learn.
Problem with this rule is teammates will harangue the life out of you for being overly cautious when they feel you ought to barging into furniture and making your presence felt.
Dude. Just, dude. Mind-blowing. I'm a long time player but not generally a heavy player. Biggest game changer for me in this? The concept of being intentional with your downtime. Second is 2-shot vs 1-shot and how an enemy reacts. (And using hardening to speed up a grind is pretty cool too... I've never used it, on any tank)
One thing Steve didn't mention: getting the upgraded tracks is often still important as it often influences the terrain resistance and gun handling (and frees up the slot of improved hardening).
I'm so glad that the fact that 1 HP is a trillion times more valuable than 0 is being touched on. Being an absolute potato, there have been many times where I lose half my tank in the first couple minutes of the battle, but manage to go on and clutch a tight end game scenario. Doing nothing is not bad. Doing nothing while there are weaknesses and opportunities in the game is.
I must have missed the part where you said camp with the TD’s when you’re top tier heavy like many do on my server…. (Asia/ANZ). Love your vids Steve, keep on keeping on!
aha Very true, it's quite common and I'm not sure why because I've seen it a lot after 8+ years on SEA server. Had a Maus yesterday back of the map hiding in a bush, and a Tortoise climbed a hill to snipe on a timed assault map where we didn't even have a LT/MT alive to spot for him.
Man, so much effort into one video but only 10k views. You deserve so much more. I play World of Tanks Blitz and still this was insanely helpful! Thanks for your effort!
Hot damn! Very informative! There are a few things I need to do differently now. Every time you post a vid like this my gameplay has improved. More please!
Seriously, tip about not dying is so underrated. I remeber one time when I played my IS-3 on Prokhorovka I got feckd for over 1400 on beginning of the battle because I weren't camping hard enough. I did 4,5k dmg being one shot in that battle. Skipping the suspension is nice, but it is not always worth becaue better suspension usually also give you better gun handling. Great use of improved hardening is when you have enough exp to install module of higher importance like turret or gun but stock suspension is unable to carry it. Then unlock suspension at last.
Not played since 2012 (left when P2W reared its ugly head) but trying it out again and this defo helped. Love the way it was presented and will defo follow further tips. Keep up the good work.
Great video with very apt humour implemented at the right time :) Another one I use a lot of, if I'm playing an autoloader is to make out I've actually got shots left. This works provided they haven't counted how many you've already unloaded! Keep up this style of video please!
What I sometimes do, is fire all but one shot from my autoloader, and then immediately reload, assuming I'm in a decently strong position. This prevents the enemy from pushing you, as they think you've still got a shot left, but when you start shooting them again you've got a completely full clip again. It might even trick them into a stupid move because they think you'll be empty after the first shot of the second clip, if your full clip reload is short enough. I'm not sure if it'd work in something like a Char Futur 4, but it works great in my Kranvagn with a 19,1 second reload.
@@thegiantpotato3068 Top tip that. Thanks very much. I hadn't played for two weeks, loaded up and of course played my favourite tank, the ARL 44, and proceeded to murder roughly 1/4 of the enemy team over 4 battles. Like riding a bike!
Modified configuration is so good it allows you to run food on russian tanks without catching on fire!!!! I run it on my t-44-100 and 260 and its amazing.
Wallst: Look on tankgg at your tanks weakspots *shows KV-1s Me: well no matter how you put it the whole tank is a weakspot and weakness For any new player, probably the best high tier proper HT you should get is the E75. Incredibly fun, rewarding and very good for learning the basics (tho at t9 learning the basics is a bit questionable lmao). The line is not even that bad after the buffs, the t6 VK is fine, Tiger I has a very good gun with high dpm and alpha(-ish, 280 is still pretty decent tho), Tiger II is massive upgrade in all regards if you exclude the speed, imo the most well balanced and fun tech tree HT, the gun is superb, perfect blend of reload and alpha, handlings are just incredible, armor can work surprisingly well if you know your enemy and speed is on par with other tanks like the shitty IS-3 I dislike and hate with all my soul.
Your genius isn't limited to a pixel tank game. Nearly all the advice you gave could be successfully applied in so many aspects of life in general. Staying in close to your opponent limits their ability to strike full power blows. The art of subterfuge to bait and strike, is also exemplary in physical combat. Or business dealings. Learning and knowing the weaknesses in your opponent. I could continue, but I think I've made my point.
Gonna be honest I didnt think many people used hardening for the hp. Only time I'd use it is to skip the tracks on tanks that need them to mount a better gun/turret (on tanks with particularly bad stock grinds)
I’d recommend some combination of Gun Rammer, Modified Config, Vert Stabs, Improved Rotation, Vents, maybe turbocharger on some. It depends heavily (lol) on the particular tank.
I dont care about win ape. If we win or lose its ok. I am getting better bit by bit. staying live more often now. Lots of good players out there. I do a bit better each time. Ty for sharing the tips
Always angle like a god so Russia makes dem bounce cause when ur driving into position keep moving and angle so that dey bounce (certified works in KV 3)
also i have installed the mod pack and followed the instructions in 'READ FIRST' but xvm isnt working inside battle and neither is the 'angle' 6th sense sound. help pls.. (everything else is sweet though)
oy walIst i need another heavy... tank driver tip, trying to become more of a medium... tank player, what wat calorie calculator did you use to get in shape again?
i also believe that hardening is basically useless except on a maus or type5. even then, the hp advantage is only 1 shot from _any_ tier 10 gun, which will rarely matter. it's "number go up" bait for noobs.
loved the video, but the part when you both play m103, and definetely its one of the least played tanks ( i barely see any of them in battles and most likely for a reason) its just the tank that has an awkward cupola, and not only that, your whole roof of the turret is overmatchable. m103 is not a great vehicle. but just to showcase this tactic its fine
@@HonestGamingLife I hope you make more man, honestly enjoy watching your progress. It inspired me with your weight loss explanation to get off my ass, and so far down 25 pounds. Keep up the good work man.
May I refer you to the films: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and the wonderful sequel Return of the Killer Tomatoes..... Wonderful drunk viewing from my youth. There may be some lessons in those as well (but I doubt it).
@@HonestGamingLife yeah I’m not gonna lie, I was expecting you to say something about “pulling a max” during the keeping your health part…. I related to it far too much anyways xD
These videos are great, thanks. 👍 I want to watch more videos and your stream but I cannot take the 3 tank trains that are constantly a thing/theme of the aforementioned. IMO, they were silly and tedious at first, but beyond worn out now. You have so much to offer in a more focused manner. Don't get me wrong, some silliness and goofing is great. I will still support and watch all videos such as this one. Maybe I am alone in this thinking, but it doesn't seem in keeping with the technical approach you otherwise display. Cheers and good luck. 😉
Everyone has their preferences mate, don’t worry about it! You’re under no obligation to watch content of mine that you don’t enjoy. On the plus side, we’ve got a ‘Positions for Early Damage.’ Video next week, so sounds like it’ll be up your street.
@@HonestGamingLife 90% of the games finishing in 3-4 minutes when enemy team is fully co-ordinated and knows exactly what to do, 183mm gun not penning LT torrent or side, when I am last tank standing bullet passes through enemy tank with 0 damage or bounce message, my gun hitting enemy hiding behind solid building ... how many more examples you need ...
The ensk example is a great explanation and also one of the main problems on the NA server. One side of the map will lose and remainder of the team plays defensive on the other flank and gets crushed quickly. Played 20 games yesterday and 14 of them were over within 2-4 minutes because of it. In my eyes this the most important thing for new players to learn.
Its like people don't know there is a minimap. The "no cap-kill all" thing when you are losing doesn't help either
Also -YAY! new Wallst content! As a WoT heavy tank main (50% wr 1.1k battles) i need this! keep up the great content you guys
50%? Thats a lot...
@@theo_lponly when i have upgrades researched (so my actual displayed wr is lower due to stock grinds and stuff). on 60tp i am 50%
@@grandadmiralraeder9608 ah ok
Nice, the fact that a lot of heavies have to commit to a flank due to lack of mobility makes their impact on that flank essential. Great video.
'play as if u have 1 shots worth of health less'
me on 100hp: so play like im dead, got it
Problem with this rule is teammates will harangue the life out of you for being overly cautious when they feel you ought to barging into furniture and making your presence felt.
Dude. Just, dude. Mind-blowing. I'm a long time player but not generally a heavy player. Biggest game changer for me in this? The concept of being intentional with your downtime. Second is 2-shot vs 1-shot and how an enemy reacts. (And using hardening to speed up a grind is pretty cool too... I've never used it, on any tank)
One thing Steve didn't mention: getting the upgraded tracks is often still important as it often influences the terrain resistance and gun handling (and frees up the slot of improved hardening).
Willie waggling is likely to get you arrested.
Turret waggling is likely to induce communication with your enemy - or general hilarity.
I'm so glad that the fact that 1 HP is a trillion times more valuable than 0 is being touched on. Being an absolute potato, there have been many times where I lose half my tank in the first couple minutes of the battle, but manage to go on and clutch a tight end game scenario. Doing nothing is not bad. Doing nothing while there are weaknesses and opportunities in the game is.
Quite right, a 1hp gun does the same damage as a 2,000hp one!
I must have missed the part where you said camp with the TD’s when you’re top tier heavy like many do on my server…. (Asia/ANZ).
Love your vids Steve, keep on keeping on!
aha Very true, it's quite common and I'm not sure why because I've seen it a lot after 8+ years on SEA server. Had a Maus yesterday back of the map hiding in a bush, and a Tortoise climbed a hill to snipe on a timed assault map where we didn't even have a LT/MT alive to spot for him.
I've often been wiggling my gun in the air but someone called the police and now I'm not allowed to wear shorts in public anymore.
Man, so much effort into one video but only 10k views. You deserve so much more. I play World of Tanks Blitz and still this was insanely helpful! Thanks for your effort!
Hot damn! Very informative! There are a few things I need to do differently now. Every time you post a vid like this my gameplay has improved. More please!
That stay alive tip at first may seem obvious but it actually opened my head a bit, I will be keeping that in mind
All great and easy to implement tips, thank you. More like this please!
I now wonder if you are planning to also make a video with tips for light tanks. WOuld be incredibly helpful for the Steven 90 community
Would be awesome to see it for each type! Definitely second the light tanks though, they are my favorite
Seriously, tip about not dying is so underrated. I remeber one time when I played my IS-3 on Prokhorovka I got feckd for over 1400 on beginning of the battle because I weren't camping hard enough. I did 4,5k dmg being one shot in that battle.
Skipping the suspension is nice, but it is not always worth becaue better suspension usually also give you better gun handling. Great use of improved hardening is when you have enough exp to install module of higher importance like turret or gun but stock suspension is unable to carry it. Then unlock suspension at last.
This is great, Steven! Thanks! I'm still struggling with heavies, this is very helpful. Love all your content
i really have to say that i enjoy seeing you in front of the camera with such a motion! if you are having with it, stick to it! nice work!
Not played since 2012 (left when P2W reared its ugly head) but trying it out again and this defo helped. Love the way it was presented and will defo follow further tips. Keep up the good work.
Great video with very apt humour implemented at the right time :) Another one I use a lot of, if I'm playing an autoloader is to make out I've actually got shots left. This works provided they haven't counted how many you've already unloaded! Keep up this style of video please!
What I sometimes do, is fire all but one shot from my autoloader, and then immediately reload, assuming I'm in a decently strong position. This prevents the enemy from pushing you, as they think you've still got a shot left, but when you start shooting them again you've got a completely full clip again.
It might even trick them into a stupid move because they think you'll be empty after the first shot of the second clip, if your full clip reload is short enough.
I'm not sure if it'd work in something like a Char Futur 4, but it works great in my Kranvagn with a 19,1 second reload.
@@thegiantpotato3068 Top tip that. Thanks very much. I hadn't played for two weeks, loaded up and of course played my favourite tank, the ARL 44, and proceeded to murder roughly 1/4 of the enemy team over 4 battles. Like riding a bike!
Great tips Steve !!!
Modified configuration is so good it allows you to run food on russian tanks without catching on fire!!!!
I run it on my t-44-100 and 260 and its amazing.
Wallst: Look on tankgg at your tanks weakspots *shows KV-1s
Me: well no matter how you put it the whole tank is a weakspot and weakness
For any new player, probably the best high tier proper HT you should get is the E75. Incredibly fun, rewarding and very good for learning the basics (tho at t9 learning the basics is a bit questionable lmao). The line is not even that bad after the buffs, the t6 VK is fine, Tiger I has a very good gun with high dpm and alpha(-ish, 280 is still pretty decent tho), Tiger II is massive upgrade in all regards if you exclude the speed, imo the most well balanced and fun tech tree HT, the gun is superb, perfect blend of reload and alpha, handlings are just incredible, armor can work surprisingly well if you know your enemy and speed is on par with other tanks like the shitty IS-3 I dislike and hate with all my soul.
Your genius isn't limited to a pixel tank game.
Nearly all the advice you gave could be successfully applied in so many aspects of life in general.
Staying in close to your opponent limits their ability to strike full power blows.
The art of subterfuge to bait and strike, is also exemplary in physical combat. Or business dealings.
Learning and knowing the weaknesses in your opponent. I could continue, but I think I've made my point.
This may seem kinda weird but you have some very impressive forearms. Definitely some good genetics there.
Great wee tips video mate!
Hmm, I have been under the impression that American Tds were 690 aplha guns... the more you know =)
Gonna be honest I didnt think many people used hardening for the hp. Only time I'd use it is to skip the tracks on tanks that need them to mount a better gun/turret (on tanks with particularly bad stock grinds)
Love your videos, hope you do the same tips for meds tds and so on, i share these with my clanmates big thumbs up
Here’s my one for TD’S bud - th-cam.com/video/B2ZYjyugOhc/w-d-xo.html
@@HonestGamingLife can you try bison for shenanigans since you can rebalance the pz2j with 350 dmg 98mm pen heat and 450 dmg 44mm pen HE
@@HonestGamingLife you can one-shot most tanks at this tier
Very nice tips and advice, thanks for putting it all together!
Where was this content five years ago?
YES FINALLY A VID!
Great video, wish it was linked in training camp.
Excellent video, please, more of the same for all tank types. Thank you!
Wave that gun in the air like you just don't care !!! LMAO great vid tx ;)
I am not really sure but what equipment should I use on heavies? I always thought gun was the main thing that you should focus on
I’d recommend some combination of Gun Rammer, Modified Config, Vert Stabs, Improved Rotation, Vents, maybe turbocharger on some. It depends heavily (lol) on the particular tank.
Thanks for doing these Steve.
Just got the maus myself and need to work on my playstyle on it and this is also some good things to know that i was having some issues with.
Great content, excellent tips, thanks Steven
Glad it was helpful!
This was awesome and funny. You're awesome. Thank you.
Steven, love the vids. Always learn something from you or get reminded that I tend to forget in game. Salute and Kudo's to you 😎👍
If only this played before people choose the heavy line.
I dont care about win ape. If we win or lose its ok. I am getting better bit by bit. staying live more often now. Lots of good players out there. I do a bit better each time. Ty for sharing the tips
Thankyou. Can you do tips on how to be aggressive?
Always angle like a god so Russia makes dem bounce cause when ur driving into position keep moving and angle so that dey bounce (certified works in KV 3)
Thx man im a casual Player and im struggle to play ur Tips help me ❤
Happy to help
Great tips, Steve!
how do you find and use the battle hits mod in the game client?
There should be an icon near the bottom right of your screen bud.
also i have installed the mod pack and followed the instructions in 'READ FIRST' but xvm isnt working inside battle and neither is the 'angle' 6th sense sound. help pls.. (everything else is sweet though)
Head to ‘mod xvm.com’, login and ‘activate statistics’ and it should work for ya.
@@HonestGamingLife thanks hg
awesome, informitive video
Great tips. Love it!!!
oy walIst i need another heavy... tank driver tip, trying to become more of a medium... tank player, what wat calorie calculator did you use to get in shape again?
Nicely done... as usual
i also believe that hardening is basically useless except on a maus or type5. even then, the hp advantage is only 1 shot from _any_ tier 10 gun, which will rarely matter. it's "number go up" bait for noobs.
Good stuff, thanks!
Sometimes, HT conserve too much HP by staying in a bush in backline like TD.
If your aim is being the best educator in WOT you have succeeded :)
I have been playing wot for 10 years, i still havent figured out how to use my heavy tanks on a full uptier xd
Thx your message is clear
loved the video, but the part when you both play m103, and definetely its one of the least played tanks ( i barely see any of them in battles and most likely for a reason) its just the tank that has an awkward cupola, and not only that, your whole roof of the turret is overmatchable. m103 is not a great vehicle. but just to showcase this tactic its fine
like all these idea ,,, i like to see more of this kinds of videos
I use both on my E100 hardening and configuration
very helpful thanks
Great stuff . thank you.
Do you have this for other classes too?
Here’s my one for TD’S - th-cam.com/video/B2ZYjyugOhc/w-d-xo.html
Listen to the sporty D!ck folks! You will survive battle longer :-) GG Steven!
Nice video!
That t shirt is very sportif
good sh*t helpful go on with this pls 💪🏼😎
Some other content creators should take example of this
Where can I get that shirt? Lmao nice vid steven.
Thanks Man
Nice T-Shirt :) Sporty rooster
Ok. Sadly you didn't explain how to deal with dying the second your spotted.
By some sniper somewhere. And scouted by a satellite probably
says 0 views.. so im the FIRST ACTUAL VIEWER....
So waving your turret around like a helicopter trying to take off isn't a good idea?
Your pronunciation of words can be a bit confusing for some people haha
My number 1 tip for heavys is don’t play them due to gold spam
Yeah, the bouncing missions are nearly impossible when in every game u get the HEAT treatment.
The WG algorithms is when your rating starts too high, you are allocated to noob/bot teams. Really customer unfriendly.
Dennis Steven Wright!
Where is your fitness content or channel?
Here’s a playlist bud :) - th-cam.com/play/PLXxFzuCthRqVB7HA65t-KcrNrnkxylcRj.html
@@HonestGamingLife I hope you make more man, honestly enjoy watching your progress. It inspired me with your weight loss explanation to get off my ass, and so far down 25 pounds. Keep up the good work man.
Awesome work! Keep it up, hope you achieve your goals.
quite a funny shirt
Jeeze! Do you have any good shirts! That one looks terrible. LOL
I love you as a human beeing steve
Scientist of wot
I play my best when I’m olmost dead
Only Spam gold Ammo,
09:58 RUSSIA !!
Steve, please stop helping the tomatoes to get better at the game. You're making it more difficult for me to farm them.
May I refer you to the films: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and the wonderful sequel Return of the Killer Tomatoes..... Wonderful drunk viewing from my youth. There may be some lessons in those as well (but I doubt it).
Get a clean shirt next time you go online.
NEVER!!!
@@HonestGamingLife 😁
Play a Russian heavy. That's it.
First :P
Deam iiiiit
First to die when you ‘pull a max’ you mean?
@@HonestGamingLife yeah I’m not gonna lie, I was expecting you to say something about “pulling a max” during the keeping your health part…. I related to it far too much anyways xD
Max always goes down swinging though
👍👍👍👍🍺😎
MANGOLIAN DONT MAKE VIDEOS
Sorry what?
These videos are great, thanks. 👍
I want to watch more videos and your stream but I cannot take the 3 tank trains that are constantly a thing/theme of the aforementioned. IMO, they were silly and tedious at first, but beyond worn out now.
You have so much to offer in a more focused manner. Don't get me wrong, some silliness and goofing is great. I will still support and watch all videos such as this one. Maybe I am alone in this thinking, but it doesn't seem in keeping with the technical approach you otherwise display. Cheers and good luck. 😉
Everyone has their preferences mate, don’t worry about it! You’re under no obligation to watch content of mine that you don’t enjoy.
On the plus side, we’ve got a ‘Positions for Early Damage.’ Video next week, so sounds like it’ll be up your street.
WHO THE HELL can watch this..that voice is like nails on a chalk board..omfg
Your comment isn’t exactly music to my ears mate :P lol
Who the hell takes this rigged game so seriously? Every game is pre-defined and full of RNG. No use in learning these things ...
Pre-determined AND full of RNG? You wanna run that one by me again?
@@HonestGamingLife 90% of the games finishing in 3-4 minutes when enemy team is fully co-ordinated and knows exactly what to do, 183mm gun not penning LT torrent or side, when I am last tank standing bullet passes through enemy tank with 0 damage or bounce message, my gun hitting enemy hiding behind solid building ... how many more examples you need ...
Dont move so much when you talk