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Old 02-14-14, 03:05 PM   #4
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It has made me a convert from Falconeering to Tanking.

Enjoy, and do not get frustrated if you die a many deaths. Best focus on one vehicle the first time, but learn to master that one inside out, Leopard 2A5 is recommended, or the Leo-2E (more simple gunnery than in the Abrams). Stay with small scenarios first where you play one platoon at max only - and play that one from TC position exclusively, not from map. Plan ahead of the mission, and use the after action reports to learn from your mistakes. Learn the editor/planner interface from early on, so that you can easily tweak missions to feature that tank that you have chosen for your novice weeks (if it has Abrams but you "learn" on a Leopard, replace the Abams with Leopards). If you jump into the mission action without having spend considerable time over the map planner interface, then you made something wrong, and most likely the enemy will bite you in the face for that. This sim is easy to handle, but the challenge lies in the tactics. Always stay low in valleys, never climb over the top of hills, and always leave a battle position in reverse. Except when you stumble over an situation where one of those exceptions form the rules apply.

And always remember Patton: "Static defences are monuments to the stupidity of man." When the enemy has spotted you, be ready to receive artillery if you stay around much longer. You better are not there anymore once the volley arrives.
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