1 00:00:16,139 --> 00:00:17,910 Hello tankers! 2 00:00:17,910 --> 00:00:25,180 The weekend is calling, and it starts with yet another episode of the Tanki V-LOG, packed 3 00:00:25,180 --> 00:00:28,640 with hot news and entertainment. 4 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:30,540 In today’s episode… 5 00:00:30,540 --> 00:00:32,530 Expert’s opinion… 6 00:00:32,530 --> 00:00:35,220 Best photoshop entries... 7 00:00:35,220 --> 00:00:37,600 And a PRO discount! 8 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:38,420 Let’s start! 9 00:00:40,620 --> 00:00:46,159 YAY, it has finally happened! Mouse controls are in the game. 10 00:00:46,159 --> 00:00:52,219 We’ve already featured this new control option several times in past video blogs… 11 00:00:52,220 --> 00:00:54,420 and there really isn’t much to add. 12 00:00:54,430 --> 00:01:00,280 So, it’s time to call our independent expert, Ivanych. 13 00:01:00,280 --> 00:01:05,420 For those of you who still haven’t tried the feature, or would like to get a new perspective 14 00:01:05,420 --> 00:01:08,780 on it, here is his review of mouse controls! 15 00:01:10,420 --> 00:01:15,240 Mouse controls are an alternative control option, intended for players who are just 16 00:01:15,250 --> 00:01:17,610 starting out in Tanki Online. 17 00:01:17,610 --> 00:01:23,259 It’s no secret that the lack of mouse controls for the turret surprised hardcore gamers. 18 00:01:23,259 --> 00:01:29,170 Often, they would click the screen a few times, then give up and close the browser window, 19 00:01:29,170 --> 00:01:32,130 finding the game too difficult and incomprehensible. 20 00:01:32,780 --> 00:01:38,380 Mouse controls are also intended for players who just can t get used to keyboard-only controls 21 00:01:38,380 --> 00:01:43,290 and have decided to glue their turrets to their hulls and refuse to turn them even under 22 00:01:43,290 --> 00:01:44,490 penalty of death. 23 00:01:45,079 --> 00:01:49,299 Shaft players will get the greatest benefit out of mouse controls. 24 00:01:49,299 --> 00:01:54,739 Now, controlling Shaft while in sniping mode, no longer requires the arrow keys. 25 00:01:54,740 --> 00:01:59,159 Players can aim using the mouse, just like in a first-person shooter. 26 00:01:59,159 --> 00:02:04,360 Shaft was released four years ago and that’s how long it took for it to become what it 27 00:02:04,360 --> 00:02:07,480 was meant to be… but hey, better late than never! 28 00:02:08,100 --> 00:02:12,640 Sadly, there are still a few bugs out there, but the developers have promised to fix them 29 00:02:12,650 --> 00:02:14,160 as soon as possible. 30 00:02:14,700 --> 00:02:18,640 But does it make sense for skilled players to pick up mouse controls? 31 00:02:18,650 --> 00:02:23,000 On the one hand, mouse controls gives the possibility to look around by holding the 32 00:02:23,000 --> 00:02:28,069 right mouse button, which gives a substantial advantage in battles. 33 00:02:28,069 --> 00:02:33,290 On the other hand, I’ve personally always believed that mastering your keyboard tank-controlling 34 00:02:33,290 --> 00:02:37,090 skills is one of the main features of Tanki Online. 35 00:02:37,500 --> 00:02:41,900 Generally speaking, if you’re searching for something new in Tanki Online, and if 36 00:02:41,910 --> 00:02:44,650 you’re willing to spend time on retraining, 37 00:02:44,650 --> 00:02:49,129 mouse controls can give you better control over the map thanks to the ability to look 38 00:02:49,129 --> 00:02:51,709 around, so they’re worth a shot. 39 00:02:51,709 --> 00:02:55,509 Mouse controls – recommended to try, by Ivanych. 40 00:02:58,760 --> 00:03:03,959 This week marked the end of the Tanki Photoshop Contest. 41 00:03:03,959 --> 00:03:10,659 We received more than a thousand entries, and quite a lot of them were surprisingly good. 42 00:03:10,660 --> 00:03:17,860 Each winner has already received 50 000 crystals and 100 of each supply, 43 00:03:17,860 --> 00:03:21,680 and will soon get a branded Tanki T-shirt. 44 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:27,880 What can I say? Well done, guys, we really admire your sense of humor! 45 00:03:27,880 --> 00:03:33,800 The full list of winners, as well as their entries, can be found on the homepage. 46 00:03:33,800 --> 00:03:36,560 The link is below the video. 47 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:42,140 In the meantime, stay tuned for more contests. We’ve got a lot of them planned. 48 00:03:45,760 --> 00:03:48,900 Welcome to esports news, tankers! 49 00:03:48,900 --> 00:03:53,800 This week, the spotlight was on the PRO and SEMI series finals… 50 00:03:53,800 --> 00:03:56,740 and those turned out to be intense! 51 00:03:56,740 --> 00:04:03,780 In the Semi Series, Tribunal, FBI, Meteor and Caused Damage, battled it out for tickets 52 00:04:03,780 --> 00:04:04,640 to PRO league. 53 00:04:05,900 --> 00:04:10,400 In the end, FBI and Meteor crossed turrets in the finals. 54 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:15,920 This was a truly heated battle, with no clear winner till the very last round. 55 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:21,590 FBI finally prevailed and claimed the title of Semi Series Champions. 56 00:04:21,590 --> 00:04:25,530 Congratulations to them, as well as Meteors, for moving to PRO! 57 00:04:26,990 --> 00:04:34,149 PRO series finals were even meaner, which is no surprise, as 2 places in Star Series 58 00:04:34,149 --> 00:04:35,969 were at stake. 59 00:04:35,969 --> 00:04:42,779 After a series of final matches, the guys from LTU became champions of PRO and moved 60 00:04:42,779 --> 00:04:47,800 up to Star Series, accompanied by the tankers from Alert. 61 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:54,260 By the way, #1 and VIC, occupying 3rd and 4th places in PRO series, still have a shot 62 00:04:54,260 --> 00:04:56,339 at getting to Star Series. 63 00:04:56,339 --> 00:05:00,899 Will they make it? It depends on their matches against Woods and Huskies. 64 00:05:00,900 --> 00:05:03,240 That’s all for now, see you tankers! 65 00:05:05,680 --> 00:05:12,020 Just a couple of days left till the top 4 teams in Tanki will start fighting for the 66 00:05:12,020 --> 00:05:15,140 title of Star Series champion. 67 00:05:15,140 --> 00:05:23,919 Make sure you watch them live on our esports channel at 5 pm UTC, every day from the 13th 68 00:05:23,919 --> 00:05:26,820 to the 18th of April. 69 00:05:26,820 --> 00:05:32,529 The more viewers we get, the bigger the gold boxes and battle funds will be during the 70 00:05:32,529 --> 00:05:39,070 weekend, with up to 5000 crystals per box and 5 times the funds! 71 00:05:39,070 --> 00:05:46,030 A detailed description of the event will be posted on our homepage on Monday. 72 00:05:46,030 --> 00:05:46,920 Stay tuned! 73 00:05:56,380 --> 00:05:58,700 Time for some cool footage! 74 00:05:58,710 --> 00:06:04,490 Let’s check out the best action video we received in the last 7 days. 75 00:06:37,620 --> 00:06:44,240 Remember, to take part, send us a YouTube link to your video and your nickname using 76 00:06:44,250 --> 00:06:46,130 the special form. 77 00:06:46,130 --> 00:06:49,870 The link to the form can be found in the video’s description. 78 00:06:52,760 --> 00:06:59,599 Good news for those who have always wanted to try out PRO battles in Tanki, but for some 79 00:06:59,599 --> 00:07:01,939 reason haven’t done so yet. 80 00:07:01,940 --> 00:07:10,000 For a whole week, till 2 am UTC on the 17th of April, PRO battle passes can be purchased 81 00:07:10,010 --> 00:07:13,120 at a whopping 90% off! 82 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:19,880 That’s a whole month of endless battle customisation for just 500 crystals. 83 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:26,000 You’ll be able to create battles of any length, format battles, closed battles for 84 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:30,260 your friends only, battles with unlimited supply use... 85 00:07:30,260 --> 00:07:32,120 Anything is possible! 86 00:07:32,130 --> 00:07:36,700 The sale is already on so make sure you don’t miss it! 87 00:07:39,660 --> 00:07:41,979 That’s it for now, tankers! 88 00:07:41,979 --> 00:07:48,479 Get ready for the Star Series finals, go PRO with a whopping sale, and... 89 00:07:48,480 --> 00:07:50,380 Have a nice week out there! 90 00:07:50,380 --> 00:07:52,160 See you next Friday![]