2012-04-17, 05:11 PM
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[Ignore Me]
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Re: Interesting screen from Chinaside2
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Originally Posted by Destroyeron
Shouldn't TR and NC armor be the same if their maneuverability is? NC just seems OP with that chart.
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Maneuverability != speed
Prowler is the fastest tank, and I suspect the Vanguard is the slowest, that's another important difference.
There's more than just 4 differences between the tanks.
Here's the advantages as I know it.
1) Speed
Prowler > Mag > Van
We know for sure prowler is the fastest
2) Acceleration
Prowler > Mag > Van
Total guess, but assume it follows the same trend as speed
3) Maneuverability
Mag > Prowler = Van
This reveal confirms this one.
4) Accuracy
Mag > Prowler = Van
We know mag is best, assuming others are equal (in PC mag they are but in slightly different ways)
5) Damage retention over distance
Van = Prowler > Mag
This is the accuracy balance - mag hits more but has reduced damage at range to compensate for prowlers and vans being less accurate.
6) Damage per Shot
Van > Mag > Prowler
Known before this and confirmed again.
7) Rate of Fire
Prowler > Mag > Van
Known before this and confirmed again.
8) Armor
Van > Prowler > Mag
Knew the Van was the strongest but didn't know the order of the other two. Mag strafing keeps strong front armor facing target so Prowler and Mag are probably effectively the same with speed & maneuverability of the two compensating for the difference in armor vs the mag.
Kevmo would have the definitive answer here, but there's definitely more than the 4 listed. I think I'm reasonably close with the above assessment.
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