1 00:00:15,430 --> 00:00:16,540 In today’s episode 2 00:00:16,540 --> 00:00:18,700 we’ll be telling you about an upcoming update 3 00:00:18,700 --> 00:00:21,290 as well as the latest news on the football event. 4 00:00:21,290 --> 00:00:25,390 We’re also bringing in a champion to give you some top playing advice. 5 00:00:27,100 --> 00:00:28,260 Hello tankers! 6 00:00:28,260 --> 00:00:30,590 The 22nd of July is fast approaching 7 00:00:30,590 --> 00:00:34,750 and if you still haven’t submitted your video for the “Welcome Tanki” contest 8 00:00:34,750 --> 00:00:36,650 you really need to get a move on. 9 00:00:36,890 --> 00:00:39,190 Quite a few videos have rolled in already 10 00:00:39,190 --> 00:00:41,930 but we think you can do a lot better. 11 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:44,520 Here’s a quick recap of the contest: 12 00:00:44,880 --> 00:00:47,480 Find as many tankers as possible in your town 13 00:00:47,480 --> 00:00:48,900 and get together with them. 14 00:00:49,220 --> 00:00:53,460 Shoot an awesome video to get us excited about visiting your city 15 00:00:53,460 --> 00:00:55,240 and send it to us! 16 00:00:55,420 --> 00:00:59,480 If your video wins, the “Tanki Online” team will visit your city 17 00:00:59,489 --> 00:01:03,468 and organize a fan event with lots of cool prizes and gifts. 18 00:01:03,710 --> 00:01:04,759 Sound good? 19 00:01:04,759 --> 00:01:07,199 Then hurry up and send us your video! 20 00:01:09,780 --> 00:01:14,230 A few days ago, we had the dramatic showdown for the “TOClan Hard Cup”. 21 00:01:14,230 --> 00:01:14,400 The title was snatched by the “Death Machine” clan A few days ago, we had the dramatic showdown for the “TOClan Hard Cup”. 22 00:01:14,400 --> 00:01:17,100 The title was snatched by the “Death Machine” clan 23 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:20,380 whose members have already received the unique Cobalt paint. 24 00:01:20,530 --> 00:01:22,770 Now, the team’s captain, techno.ded 25 00:01:22,770 --> 00:01:25,339 is about to share with us some of his expertise. 26 00:01:25,340 --> 00:01:27,820 It’s hard to imagine a better coach. 27 00:01:28,150 --> 00:01:30,270 Watch closely and take notes! 28 00:01:31,270 --> 00:01:33,190 Hey guys, this is techno.ded. 29 00:01:33,510 --> 00:01:36,250 Today we’ll be discussing base defense in CTF-battles. 30 00:01:36,490 --> 00:01:38,770 But first, you need to keep something in mind 31 00:01:38,980 --> 00:01:43,460 These techniques will only be effective if your team is perfectly coordinated. 32 00:01:43,690 --> 00:01:47,610 So, let’s discuss the defense tactics using 2 maps as examples. 33 00:01:47,770 --> 00:01:49,310 We’ll start with Serpukhov. 34 00:01:49,630 --> 00:01:50,670 Playing for the red team 35 00:01:50,679 --> 00:01:53,399 the main flag defender is Mammoth and Smoky. 36 00:01:53,710 --> 00:01:54,610 Why Mammoth? 37 00:01:54,620 --> 00:01:57,400 Obvious — heavy weight and lots of HP. 38 00:01:57,630 --> 00:01:59,830 And in this role, speed isn’t needed. 39 00:01:59,950 --> 00:02:03,700 Here, Smokey is effective because it’s a good all-rounder 40 00:02:03,700 --> 00:02:07,529 Good range and firing rate, solid impact force, and critical damage. 41 00:02:07,850 --> 00:02:11,930 Close by, the main defender between these houses should be Isida 42 00:02:11,940 --> 00:02:14,600 because it can heal, cool and unfreeze allies 43 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:16,700 and also deal damage if needed. 44 00:02:17,900 --> 00:02:19,190 Near this house, you’ll need Freeze 45 00:02:19,190 --> 00:02:21,219 because it stops your opponent’s attacks. 46 00:02:21,500 --> 00:02:23,209 In addition to the three defenders 47 00:02:23,209 --> 00:02:25,789 a good team needs a mid-field with RailGun. 48 00:02:26,149 --> 00:02:27,500 Positioned above the base 49 00:02:27,500 --> 00:02:30,980 he can support the defense as well as aid the attack. 50 00:02:31,370 --> 00:02:34,670 On the blue side of the map, tactics will need to be a bit different. 51 00:02:34,910 --> 00:02:37,510 The flag defender should use Titan and Vulkan. 52 00:02:37,990 --> 00:02:40,450 Titan is better here for two reasons 53 00:02:40,450 --> 00:02:44,429 It’s a little faster and even heavier, so no one can push it. 54 00:02:44,550 --> 00:02:46,390 As for Vulkan, it is the best choice 55 00:02:46,399 --> 00:02:51,359 because its range and high impact force allows it to push away light hulls. 56 00:02:52,300 --> 00:02:53,770 Close to, and behind the wall 57 00:02:53,780 --> 00:02:56,260 you’ll need Freeze to stop enemy attacks 58 00:02:56,260 --> 00:02:58,579 and cool Vulkan when it’s overheating. 59 00:02:58,780 --> 00:03:01,820 Isida should be next to the house at the center of the base. 60 00:03:02,100 --> 00:03:05,470 Its job is to heal teammates and meet the flag-carriers. 61 00:03:05,750 --> 00:03:09,700 Railgun will provide support from the hill close to the rock. 62 00:03:09,710 --> 00:03:13,169 I’m sure you’ve noticed that all the defenders are using Viking 63 00:03:13,169 --> 00:03:14,910 except for the player on the flag. 64 00:03:15,190 --> 00:03:17,450 That’s because this hull has the perfect balance 65 00:03:17,459 --> 00:03:19,739 between speed and HP for defence. 66 00:03:20,450 --> 00:03:22,190 The next map will be Bobruisk. 67 00:03:22,470 --> 00:03:25,930 Though not very popular it’s tactically very interesting. 68 00:03:26,210 --> 00:03:29,390 If you still haven’t tried to play there try it for sure. 69 00:03:29,750 --> 00:03:30,669 Playing for the red team 70 00:03:30,669 --> 00:03:33,470 the main defender should use Mammoth and Smoky 71 00:03:33,470 --> 00:03:35,650 and must stand ON the flag. 72 00:03:35,750 --> 00:03:39,210 This will prevent the enemy from unexpectedly stealing your flag. 73 00:03:39,210 --> 00:03:42,290 Smoky is good for the same reasons we’ve already mentioned 74 00:03:42,290 --> 00:03:45,739 plus it’s great for throwing off the aim of any long-range turrets 75 00:03:45,739 --> 00:03:49,290 that your enemies might be using to hit you from the centre of the map. 76 00:03:49,290 --> 00:03:49,590 The setup for the remaining defenders that your enemies might be using to hit you from the centre of the map. 77 00:03:49,590 --> 00:03:51,300 The setup for the remaining defenders 78 00:03:51,300 --> 00:03:53,510 should be similar to the REDs on Serpukhov: 79 00:03:53,750 --> 00:03:54,310 Freeze here 80 00:03:54,910 --> 00:03:55,910 Izida here 81 00:03:56,470 --> 00:03:59,550 and a Railgun offering support from this spot. 82 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,669 The defense setup for the blue team 83 00:04:01,669 --> 00:04:03,969 is almost the same as that on Serpukhov: 84 00:04:04,210 --> 00:04:04,790 Freeze 85 00:04:05,230 --> 00:04:06,350 Isida 86 00:04:06,350 --> 00:04:06,900 Railgun. Isida 87 00:04:06,900 --> 00:04:07,210 Railgun. 88 00:04:07,490 --> 00:04:09,389 Vulkan must be mounted on Mammoth 89 00:04:09,389 --> 00:04:12,229 because a big HP pool is more important here. 90 00:04:12,650 --> 00:04:15,610 Playing for the blue team on this map presents a challenge 91 00:04:15,620 --> 00:04:17,149 The Mammoth standing on the flag 92 00:04:17,149 --> 00:04:19,209 is always under the cross fire. 93 00:04:19,450 --> 00:04:22,349 That’s why Izida must keep healing it at all times 94 00:04:22,359 --> 00:04:25,198 and substitute Mammoth in case it is destroyed. 95 00:04:25,550 --> 00:04:29,770 Provided that you use these tactics with the full setup as I have explained 96 00:04:29,780 --> 00:04:32,619 they will work perfectly for you as they have for me. 97 00:04:33,100 --> 00:04:36,690 Stealing the flag from your base will be a big problem for your opponents. 98 00:04:37,170 --> 00:04:38,530 That’s it for now guys! 99 00:04:38,690 --> 00:04:39,910 See you on the battlefield. 100 00:04:40,300 --> 00:04:40,750 Bye! 101 00:04:43,590 --> 00:04:46,929 While part of our development team is working on DM tournaments 102 00:04:46,930 --> 00:04:49,530 some of our other programmers are already preparing 103 00:04:49,530 --> 00:04:51,630 to start working on a new update. 104 00:04:51,790 --> 00:04:53,510 This one will be pretty complex 105 00:04:53,520 --> 00:04:55,419 and will consist of several stages. 106 00:04:55,650 --> 00:04:58,310 We’re going to tell you about the first stage right now. 107 00:04:58,630 --> 00:05:02,270 A team of programmers and designers led by Semyon Strizak 108 00:05:02,270 --> 00:05:05,139 are preparing the release of a new in-game Shop. 109 00:05:05,139 --> 00:05:07,690 The main goal is to expand the existing one 110 00:05:07,690 --> 00:05:11,290 and to make the buying process simpler and easier to understand. 111 00:05:11,670 --> 00:05:15,190 For starters, we will introduce some changes in the in-game lobby: 112 00:05:15,390 --> 00:05:17,409 the “daily quests” buttons will be moved 113 00:05:17,409 --> 00:05:20,229 to the right side of the main menu where they belong. 114 00:05:20,389 --> 00:05:22,569 The “buy” button and the “premium account” button 115 00:05:22,569 --> 00:05:25,549 will be merged into one button called “Shop” 116 00:05:25,750 --> 00:05:26,930 Compared to the old shop 117 00:05:26,940 --> 00:05:29,139 the new one will look like a display case 118 00:05:29,139 --> 00:05:30,710 through which you can see the items 119 00:05:30,710 --> 00:05:33,549 without any distracting buttons or big columns of text. 120 00:05:33,790 --> 00:05:36,690 At first, we will only have the usual crystal packages 121 00:05:36,699 --> 00:05:38,270 and premium account time. 122 00:05:38,270 --> 00:05:41,448 Eventually, we’ll be bringing in more items as bundles 123 00:05:41,449 --> 00:05:44,960 including supplies, turrets and hulls with special offers 124 00:05:44,960 --> 00:05:47,600 and even unique content such as paints 125 00:05:47,600 --> 00:05:49,480 that will only be available to buy here. 126 00:05:49,670 --> 00:05:52,500 Of course, these paints will only become available 127 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:54,770 after the split of paints from resistances. 128 00:05:54,770 --> 00:05:56,710 We try to follow a simple principle 129 00:05:56,710 --> 00:05:59,620 in-game equipment should be possible to earn from battles 130 00:05:59,620 --> 00:06:01,939 without the need to purchase anything. 131 00:06:02,370 --> 00:06:04,770 Additionally, we’ll be adding a small improvement. 132 00:06:05,100 --> 00:06:07,329 If you ever get a double crystals card 133 00:06:07,329 --> 00:06:09,990 the buttons for purchasing crystals will turn red 134 00:06:09,990 --> 00:06:11,689 And will show you the sum of crystals 135 00:06:11,689 --> 00:06:13,569 you’ll be getting from your purchase 136 00:06:13,569 --> 00:06:15,199 including the bonus crystals 137 00:06:15,199 --> 00:06:17,899 so now you’ll be able to put away the calculator. 138 00:06:18,170 --> 00:06:21,310 Of course, all of these improvements are simply the first stage. 139 00:06:21,310 --> 00:06:23,599 We will tell you about upcoming stages 140 00:06:23,599 --> 00:06:25,719 as we get closer to finalizing them. 141 00:06:25,990 --> 00:06:28,290 Our plan is to have these improvements implemented 142 00:06:28,300 --> 00:06:29,580 by the end of the summer 143 00:06:30,850 --> 00:06:31,790 this summer. 144 00:06:34,470 --> 00:06:36,310 Those of you who are football fans 145 00:06:36,310 --> 00:06:39,310 and are actively watching the EURO 2016 146 00:06:39,310 --> 00:06:41,570 already know about our Football Frenzy event. 147 00:06:41,730 --> 00:06:43,750 Here’s a quick update for everyone: 148 00:06:44,300 --> 00:06:46,299 Portugal and France are the two finalists 149 00:06:46,300 --> 00:06:48,540 of the EURO 2016 championship! 150 00:06:48,770 --> 00:06:52,169 To those of you who bought the paints supporting these teams 151 00:06:52,170 --> 00:06:53,210 congratulations! 152 00:06:53,530 --> 00:06:55,609 This Sunday, the finals will be played 153 00:06:55,609 --> 00:06:58,508 and the EURO 2016 will have its champions. 154 00:06:58,770 --> 00:07:00,430 Unfortunately, Wales and Germany 155 00:07:00,439 --> 00:07:02,499 have been eliminated from the championship. 156 00:07:02,810 --> 00:07:06,170 With their defeat, the hope of their tanker fans is shattered. 157 00:07:06,370 --> 00:07:08,770 For having bought the paint supporting their team 158 00:07:08,780 --> 00:07:12,580 they will receive 25 units of each supply as consolation. 159 00:07:12,770 --> 00:07:14,630 These rewards, as well as the others 160 00:07:14,639 --> 00:07:17,590 will be handed out on the 11th of July. 161 00:07:19,780 --> 00:07:23,979 The Tanki online Newspaper is back after a bit of a redesign break. 162 00:07:23,979 --> 00:07:26,990 The new edition looks cooler than ever 163 00:07:26,990 --> 00:07:29,219 and is literally packed with all sorts of exciting guides 164 00:07:29,219 --> 00:07:32,799 contests, interviews, stories and opinion pieces. 165 00:07:33,230 --> 00:07:35,300 If you’re caught up in the middle ranks 166 00:07:35,300 --> 00:07:37,698 the Mid-Ranker’s Handbook brings you advice 167 00:07:37,699 --> 00:07:40,659 tips and strategies to help you dominate the arena 168 00:07:40,659 --> 00:07:43,938 and keep moving towards your final goal of Generalissimo. 169 00:07:44,130 --> 00:07:46,500 And if parkour is your thing 170 00:07:46,600 --> 00:07:49,849 you’ll want to check out the Guide to Osa by The Flying Parkourists 171 00:07:49,849 --> 00:07:52,199 together with a detailed walkthrough article 172 00:07:52,199 --> 00:07:55,900 that will help you fly just like those crazy tankers! 173 00:07:55,900 --> 00:07:58,938 So, check out this latest edition of the Tanki Online Newspaper. 174 00:07:58,939 --> 00:08:00,339 The link is in the description. 175 00:08:02,650 --> 00:08:03,789 Video of the week 176 00:08:03,789 --> 00:08:06,300 Last week, we asked you to send us a video 177 00:08:06,300 --> 00:08:08,869 with the theme “I am playing on the Rio map”. 178 00:08:09,900 --> 00:08:10,810 Let’s watch the best video. 179 00:08:32,279 --> 00:08:34,250 For next week’s video, we’d like to see 180 00:08:34,250 --> 00:08:36,650 a cool video recorded on the “Night” map. 181 00:08:36,650 --> 00:08:38,230 Visual effects are welcome. 182 00:08:39,190 --> 00:08:41,910 We’ve decided to rework the “Question of the week” section 183 00:08:41,919 --> 00:08:44,500 starting with the next episode of our vlog. 184 00:08:44,610 --> 00:08:46,370 There will be two changes: 185 00:08:46,610 --> 00:08:48,450 First — the Question of the Week video 186 00:08:48,450 --> 00:08:51,490 will once again become part of the V-LOG episode. 187 00:08:51,870 --> 00:08:54,670 Second — we are changing the way you submit your answers. 188 00:08:54,680 --> 00:08:57,130 You’ll be using a form to submit your nickname 189 00:08:57,130 --> 00:08:59,590 together with the answer to the question of the week. 190 00:08:59,750 --> 00:09:01,969 Two winners will be randomly chosen 191 00:09:01,969 --> 00:09:04,620 and there will be no need for likes or votes. 192 00:09:04,620 --> 00:09:07,399 So, all those who answer the question correctly 193 00:09:07,399 --> 00:09:09,759 will have an equally fair chance of winning. 194 00:09:10,300 --> 00:09:12,310 For this week, we’ll be doing it the old way. 195 00:09:12,310 --> 00:09:14,329 You can open the “Question of the week” video 196 00:09:14,330 --> 00:09:16,690 from the annotation at the end of this episode 197 00:09:16,700 --> 00:09:18,730 or from the link in the description. 198 00:09:19,290 --> 00:09:20,469 That’s it everyone! 199 00:09:20,470 --> 00:09:24,350 Play tanki, and cheer for your favorite EURO 2016 teams. 200 00:09:24,350 --> 00:09:24,969 Bye![]