perl.cpan.testers

PW

7/1/2011 2:00:00 AM

On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:13:08 -0700, Sheldon England
<sheldonengland@netscape.net> wrote:

>PW wrote:
>> I have just about everything under the sun as far as games, and I used
>> to play L4D on-line a couple hours a day way back when. I am thinking
>> maybe I want to branch out into the MP spectrum. At least give it a
>> shot (pun intended).
>>
>> My connection throttles down to 1.2 so maybe that might be a
>> limitation but it never was with L4D.
>>
>> Something that doesn't require a few hours straight of dedication in
>> one play like L4D did would be a bonus.
>>
>> If it requires time to learn that is fine with me. I never played
>> Team Fortress and other MP only games because I couldn't practice them
>> off-line, learn the maps, etc....
>
>Depends on your definition of action ... but I would also suggest World
>of Tanks. It's free to play (or you can buy a premium account), easy to
>learn, and terribly fun.
>
>Instead of being a guy with a rifle or whatever, you have a garage and
>start with three beginner tanks from the World War II era (Germany,
>Russia, and USA at present). You fight in 15 minute battles with a team
>of 15 players vs. 15 opponents on a range of maps. Victory is achieved
>by capturing the enemy team's flag or killing all the enemies. Most
>battles average about 8 minutes. After the battle you gain experience
>for the crew and some credits for buying new components or tanks.
>
>There are no pickups or power-ups per se but you can improve each of
>your tanks and their crew as you go. To get better components like
>engines or guns you research them and then buy and mount them. An
>experienced crew will always outperform a green commander. You can have
>many tanks in your garage and if one is killed in battle you can either
>sit and watch the other players to learn or you can just jump to your
>next available tank and begin another battle.
>
>Instead of character levels, each tank (or tank destroyer or artillery
>SPG) is assigned to a tier from 1 (lowest) to 10. In time you will
>progress from lower tier scouts and light tanks to the mediums and even
>heavy tanks like King Tigers and so on. Teams are picked by the computer
>based on tier but are not segregated by nation so each side will have
>some German, Russian, and American tanks.
>
>There is a practice area but you may as well just jump in and play after
>watching the tutorial videos on YouTube. With a premium account you can
>also join in temporary groups of up to three tanks (they call it a
>platoon) or you might even want to join a guild of dozens and
>participate in the campaign aspect.
>
>I enjoy it because the maps are big, the tanks are cool, the battles are
>challenging, and I can play for ten minutes or ten hours depending on my
>mood.
>
>http://www.worldof...
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h...
>
>
> - Sheldon

I will check out World of Tanks. I know it's popular and a lot of
fun.

Thanks