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World of Tanks is a team-based massively multiplayer online game dedicated to armored warfare in the mid-20th century. Throw yourself into epic tank battles shoulder to shoulder with other steel cowboys to dominate the world with tank supremacy!
An advanced system of vehicle upgrade and development allows you to try out the vehicles and weapons featured in the game. Whether you prefer to exhaust your foes with fast and maneuverable light tanks, punch deep into enemy lines with all-purpose medium tanks, use the power of heavy tanks to eliminate opposing forces, or become a high-powered sniper using long-range artillery, each unit type is extremely lethal and effective when commanded by a true tank ace.
It takes more than just being a great tank commander to win. In World of Tanks, it's all about teamwork. Victory can only be achieved through the combined efforts of every member of the team, each playing their own role on the battlefield.
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Watch It Played Discussion at 1:40 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fully assembled, painted models
- easy to learn, quick to play
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- military strategy and armored combat
- tank warfare battlefield
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none
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Quotes (from this video)
- I think a lot of people are going to be going back to the lands between fighting for their life sometime soon
- fighting ground battles in a dice free combat system which I'll be honest did pique my interest
- packed full of steam forged famous miniatures
- I love Nordic countries it might be my favorite in the series
- I'm excited to try this version out and if they come out with the Stargate and or a Star Wars version of pandemic I'm gonna lose my mind
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Rob's Tabletop World Discussion at 26:52 sentiment: positive
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positive
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none
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none
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- I don't give a [ __ ] And I will continue to say that.
- You are all lemmings. You are all idiots.
- Neither side is right and neither side is wrong.
- And that's what we are doing as a people.
- The internet. The most disastrous invention in the world, the internet.
- Divide and conquer and destroy you.
- The ones that take all this stuff so goddamn serious.
- Because you're so unhappy with your lives and you don't know what to do next.
- I don't care. I really don't.
- But I also have to be honest
- It's about the game. Is the game fun? Is it something I'm interested in?
- Don't trust any reviewers going for those hot takes.
- It's all about views and trying to get subs.
- I'm going to do Godzilla.
- I've lost a lot of people because they sent me the game and I told them, 'I don't like this game and I'm not going to do a video for it because I don't want to hurt you.'
- I've been loving Free League Publishing.
- Can you admit you're wrong? A lot of people can't
- And that's the end of it as far as I'm concerned and that is my opinion
- I don't give a [ __ ] Okay? I really don't.
- It's not about you anymore. You have a life to to defend.
- Hope is the greatest of things
- My dear friends, hopefully I'm not sad the next time I see you.
- If you think you hurt me, you don't.
- It's all about balance.
- Compassion. Balance.
- and listening and love.
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Rob's Tabletop World Discussion at 4:03 sentiment: neutral
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neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Tanks
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none
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Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- I know people have a hard on for for AI, but hey, Zabick, thank you for the 10 bucks, my brother.
- I don't care if it looks nice. I don't care. I get freaked out when I see videos of of, you know, a girl or a guy or something and they look so real until you look at the background and it starts glitching a little bit.
- My subscriptions have gone up. They've gone up almost like 400 people this month, which is unheard of.
- And all the games we went to. So, for me and her, it is a very special thing to do.
- What is this this thing going for? Shopping. Oh, here we go. I said board game. Someone's selling it for 12 or $1,300. That's unpainted.
- This paint job sucks.
- All three games I give you 150 bucks. Smack right in the face.
- I'm going to step away from uh the board game community as a whole and just just concentrate on on games and have fun and stuff and comics and all that other stuff that that I like to cover.
- I think the convention scene is toxic. I think it's stupid.
- I think the only con I think I would go to is next year's Tantrum Con because Richard and my friend Pete are going to be there and we're going to try to make that a yearly thing.
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3 Minute Board Games Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fast and easy to learn compared with many WWII miniature games
- Mobility focused mechanics create a distinct tactical flavor and encourage active maneuvering
- Historical theme with recognizable WWII tanks enhances immersion
- Asymmetry among tanks adds depth and variety to list building
- Starter box provides a solid entry point, with a path to expand and customize
Cons
- No solo play mode, which restricts learning and experimentation for players who want to practice alone
- Theme can be a turn off for players who prefer non real world war settings
- To experience the full range of play, players will likely want additional models beyond the starter set
- Dice driven outcomes and asymmetry can create balance questions in certain matchups
Thematic elements
- Mobility focused armored combat driven by tactical positioning, with asymmetric tanks that offer different strengths and weaknesses.
- World War II battlefield on a three foot square tabletop with terrain features such as woods, hills, walls and buildings that shape line of sight and provide cover.
- Educational demo and review narration that explains rules and demonstrates play while tying back to historical parameters.
Comparison games
- Flames of War
- X-Wing
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric Mechanics — Tanks have distinct abilities, strengths and weaknesses, ensuring that every unit supports positional and tactical diversity on the board.
- combat interaction depth — Attack dice versus defense dice interactions include cancellations and critical outcomes, with close range penalties and range dependent dynamics shaping tactical decisions.
- Combat: Dice — Conflict resolution uses attack dice with advantage on certain rolls; critical symbols influence outcomes; defense dice are rolled to mitigate damage.
- damage and repair dynamics — Damage results from dice outcomes and can be acute; some critical hits can be repaired at the end of each round, offering repair opportunities and strategic risk management.
- dice-based combat resolution with advantage — Conflict resolution uses attack dice with advantage on certain rolls; critical symbols influence outcomes; defense dice are rolled to mitigate damage.
- initiative and movement sequencing — Tanks with the lowest initiative move first during the movement phase; tanks with higher initiative shoot first in the shooting phase, creating a defined but dynamic sequence.
- Line of Sight — Line of sight is blocked by woods, hills, walls and buildings; being in cover can change the outcome and reduces the effectiveness of enemy fire.
- line of sight and terrain blocks — Line of sight is blocked by woods, hills, walls and buildings; being in cover can change the outcome and reduces the effectiveness of enemy fire.
- Measurement Movement — Movement and range are measured with a provided measuring stick; tanks move up to a number of lengths equal to their mobility, parsed into discrete movements.
- points based army construction — Each tank and upgrade has a points cost; players build lists that fit within a fixed points limit, enabling varied but balanced force composition.
- range measurement and movement with a measuring stick — Movement and range are measured with a provided measuring stick; tanks move up to a number of lengths equal to their mobility, parsed into discrete movements.
- Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game — Gameplay is scenario driven with goals such as eliminating the opponent or capturing and holding objectives to win the round or match.
- scenarios and victory conditions — Gameplay is scenario driven with goals such as eliminating the opponent or capturing and holding objectives to win the round or match.
- starter and expansion model ecosystem — The starter box includes four tanks and is expandable; models from the same manufacturer are used and compatible with Flames of War, enabling broader scale options.
- tank asymmetry — Tanks have distinct abilities, strengths and weaknesses, ensuring that every unit supports positional and tactical diversity on the board.
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Quotes (from this video)
- World of tanks is unlike most world war ii miniature games, it's fast to play and easy to learn
- the system itself is interesting and its focus on mobility for survival is intriguing
- the best thing about this game is it's a historic miniatures war game that's easy to learn, these are rare
- however, while this game is fun enough with the starter tanks it really shines at the 200 point limit with squads of five or so tanks
- this is a game about a real war which is a theme that won't appeal to everyone
- world of tanks - it's x-wing but tanks
- if you like the ideas but want sci-fi try x-wing
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3 Minute Board Games Other at 1:17 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast to play
- easy to learn
- focus on mobility and positioning
- scales well for 200-point lists
- strong potential for modelling historic battles with minis
Cons
- starter box limited for larger games
- expansions recommended for fuller play
- theme may not appeal to all players
Thematic elements
- mobility-focused armored combat
- World War II armored warfare on a tabletop battlefield
Comparison games
- Flames of War
- X-Wing
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Combat: Dice — dice determine combat outcomes with advantage on ties and the possibility of critical hits
- dice_conflict_resolution — dice determine combat outcomes with advantage on ties and the possibility of critical hits
- initiative_and_shooting_order — turn order is determined by initiative; higher initiative shoots first
- Line of Sight — terrain features like woods, hills, walls, and buildings affect visibility and cover
- line_of_sight_and_cover — terrain features like woods, hills, walls, and buildings affect visibility and cover
- Measurement Movement — a measuring stick is used to position tanks and track movement on the grid
- movement_measuring_stick — a measuring stick is used to position tanks and track movement on the grid
- points_and_upgrades — tanks and upgrades have point costs; a typical list is built around a 200-point limit
- range_and_visibility — range and line of sight govern what is visible and what can be fired upon
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the best thing about this game is it's a historic miniatures war game that's easy to learn
- it's fast to play and easy to learn
- this is a game about a real war
- if you like the ideas but want sci-fi try X-Wing World of Tanks it's X-Wing but tanks
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