255 [TARK] Eckarbeiter Members 640 posts Report post #1 Posted June 8, 2019 Just played my first and last ranked game. Enemy Yamato at :45 seconds "Watch this." 11s later I'm dead Not spotted. Not anything. Killed by a detonation. first and last ranked game. 1 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 [SOAR] MajesticTwelve Members 317 posts 5,141 battles Report post #2 Posted June 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, turdjelly said: Just played my first and last ranked game. Enemy Yamato at :45 seconds "Watch this." 11s later I'm dead Not spotted. Not anything. Killed by a detonation. first and last ranked game. I was under the impression you couldn't detonate from full health? Either way, detonations are awful, but they'll never be removed, make sure you load flags for detonation protection when doing ranked. I had that experience a few times about 2 years ago and learned my lesson. Again, sucks, but, can be countered and should be, during ranked especially. BONUS* you now have 10 of those flags! woo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
255 [TARK] Eckarbeiter Members 640 posts Report post #3 Posted June 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Razzist said: I was under the impression you couldn't detonate from full health? Either way, detonations are awful, but they'll never be removed, make sure you load flags for detonation protection when doing ranked. I had that experience a few times about 2 years ago and learned my lesson. Again, sucks, but, can be countered and should be, during ranked especially. BONUS* you now have 10 of those flags! woo! :) I seriously appreciate your positive attitude. And you are right! I got some free flags! The dude saying "watch this" and then me dying instantly just soured me to no end.... I know he just shot randomly and happened to magically obliterate my ship by pure luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,522 Wows_Nightly_News Members 1,697 posts 8,726 battles Report post #4 Posted June 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, turdjelly said: Just played my first and last ranked game. Enemy Yamato at :45 seconds "Watch this." 11s later I'm dead Not spotted. Not anything. Killed by a detonation. first and last ranked game. I really want to watch that replay. It needs to be preserved for future generations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 [SOAR] MajesticTwelve Members 317 posts 5,141 battles Report post #5 Posted June 8, 2019 1 minute ago, turdjelly said: :) I seriously appreciate your positive attitude. And you are right! I got some free flags! The dude saying "watch this" and then me dying instantly just soured me to no end.... I know he just shot randomly and happened to magically obliterate my ship by pure luck. Well, other people have more of a chance to ruin your WOWS experience than the game itself in my experience, but try to keep your chin up. If you find a few good friends in the game to division with, it's a totally different experience, even when you get a looper like that guy. Also, RNG is a cruel cruel beast, and has made me want to drown myself in my bathtub on more than one occasion, but when it works in your favor and gives your shot that kind of love....it makes me giggle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,638 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,018 posts 12,704 battles Report post #6 Posted June 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, turdjelly said: Just played my first and last ranked game. Enemy Yamato at :45 seconds "Watch this." 11s later I'm dead Not spotted. Not anything. Killed by a detonation. first and last ranked game. That is depressing 7 minutes ago, Razzist said: I was under the impression you couldn't detonate from full health? Either way, detonations are awful, but they'll never be removed, make sure you load flags for detonation protection when doing ranked. I had that experience a few times about 2 years ago and learned my lesson. Again, sucks, but, can be countered and should be, during ranked especially. BONUS* you now have 10 of those flags! woo! If you take a salvo of hits and the first few shells knock you below 75% (IIRC) health, then each shell that affects the magazine can start checking for detonation. So while the first shell can not, the later ones in a salvo can. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 [SOAR] MajesticTwelve Members 317 posts 5,141 battles Report post #7 Posted June 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kizarvexis said: If you take a salvo of hits and the first few shells knock you below 75% (IIRC) health, then each shell that affects the magazine can start checking for detonation. So while the first shell can not, the later ones in a salvo can. No way?! It totally makes sense actually, but....I never even thought about it and....WOW that's unfortunate. I mean a "fun and engaging mechanic" Only like, not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,638 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,018 posts 12,704 battles Report post #8 Posted June 8, 2019 Just now, Razzist said: No way?! It totally makes sense actually, but....I never even thought about it and....WOW that's unfortunate. I mean a "fun and engaging mechanic" Only like, not. It's happened to a few other people since last year and some of the wizards here sussed it out. So it is super rare to detonate on a first salvo now, so it's kind of an honor if you have a skewed sense of humor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 [SOAR] MajesticTwelve Members 317 posts 5,141 battles Report post #9 Posted June 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Kizarvexis said: It's happened to a few other people since last year and some of the wizards here sussed it out. So it is super rare to detonate on a first salvo now, so it's kind of an honor if you have a skewed sense of humor. I hope I never have to find out >< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,638 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,018 posts 12,704 battles Report post #10 Posted June 8, 2019 Just now, Razzist said: I hope I never have to find out >< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,464 [STW-N] Avenge_December_7 Members 4,168 posts 9,886 battles Report post #11 Posted June 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, Razzist said: I was under the impression you couldn't detonate from full health? Correct, a ship cannot be detonated from 100% health. The threshold is 75% and below. However, this does nothing to prevent a ship from going to 75% and then detonating in the same salvo. Thus, let's say a Montana fires upon a Des Moines. It is possible for the Montana to score a citadel with one of the shells, thus bringing the health of the Des Moines down to below 75%, and then for subsequent shells in the same salvo to detonate said Des Moines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,936 [CNO] Soshi_Sone Members 6,076 posts 18,533 battles Report post #12 Posted June 8, 2019 Give us the replay file, please. I'll even youtube it for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,476 [A-D-F] Doombeagle [A-D-F] Members 2,309 posts Report post #13 Posted June 8, 2019 2 hours ago, turdjelly said: Just played my first and last ranked game. Enemy Yamato at :45 seconds "Watch this." 11s later I'm dead Not spotted. Not anything. Killed by a detonation. first and last ranked game. But, but, it was so fun and engaging...wasn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
470 Xanshin ∞ Members 1,059 posts 6,189 battles Report post #14 Posted June 8, 2019 Does the first shell also do a det check if it drops you sub 75%? Or just subsequent shells from the same/additional salvo(s)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
11,214 [WOLF3] HazeGrayUnderway [WOLF3] Members 28,199 posts 24,561 battles Report post #15 Posted June 8, 2019 I have doubts. Where's the replay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
484 [RM-I] pastore123 [RM-I] Members 962 posts 9,941 battles Report post #16 Posted June 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Razzist said: I was under the impression you couldn't detonate from full health? Either way, detonations are awful, but they'll never be removed, make sure you load flags for detonation protection when doing ranked. I had that experience a few times about 2 years ago and learned my lesson. Again, sucks, but, can be countered and should be, during ranked especially. BONUS* you now have 10 of those flags! woo! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
969 CylonRed Members 5,417 posts 10,467 battles Report post #17 Posted June 8, 2019 So the Yammy must have been spotted, he was firing (probably at a broadside target) , and you did not use WASD in case he was firing at you? WASD and extremely important in ranked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,101 [EQRN] FrodoFraggin Members 2,119 posts 18,611 battles Report post #18 Posted June 8, 2019 Theoretically this happened because at least 2 shells hit, one to drop him to 75% or less, then the second to detonate. OP didn’t say what his ship was, but the first shell has to be a citadel. A blind fire long range (remember, Yammie) is going to have ugly dispersion, UU or not. The chances of a double cit I find small-ish. I’m joining the “replay or it didn’t happen” party. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,530 [S-N-D] _Caliph_ Banned 3,327 posts 7,738 battles Report post #19 Posted June 8, 2019 7 hours ago, turdjelly said: Just played my first and last ranked game. Enemy Yamato at :45 seconds "Watch this." 11s later I'm dead Not spotted. Not anything. Killed by a detonation. first and last ranked game. It's a necessary evil to have that Hood effect in game. The flags are to ensure you are immune to it for being that sacrificial cinematics ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,668 [PVE] Asym_KS Members 4,660 posts 20,581 battles Report post #20 Posted June 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, FrodoFraggin said: Theoretically this happened because at least 2 shells hit, one to drop him to 75% or less, then the second to detonate. OP didn’t say what his ship was, but the first shell has to be a citadel. A blind fire long range (remember, Yammie) is going to have ugly dispersion, UU or not. The chances of a double cit I find small-ish. I’m joining the “replay or it didn’t happen” party. I drive a Yammy a lot and I'm a complete 47% Potato........ I've done this a few times. No, I didn't taunt the victim but, sure enough, I don't salvo the guns and every once and a while, the first three Citadel, the second three citadel and the last three detonate the ship.... Now, they all seem to be flying at one time but, aren't actually a full salvo... Then, the chat room starts about hacks etc.......and, I'm a potato and I can assure you, it wasn't pure luck since I do try to aim well........it was the RNG God's deep and dark sense of humor that made the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
28 [115TH] kingsbishop_7 [115TH] Members 73 posts 14,974 battles Report post #21 Posted June 8, 2019 No offense, but this topic sounds fishy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
413 WhiteTulip Members 636 posts Report post #22 Posted June 8, 2019 4 hours ago, pastore123 said: Slow motion and everything!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
28 [115TH] kingsbishop_7 [115TH] Members 73 posts 14,974 battles Report post #23 Posted June 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Grflrgl said: Slow motion and everything!!! That ship doesn't play in the T10 ranks in 6/2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,101 [EQRN] FrodoFraggin Members 2,119 posts 18,611 battles Report post #24 Posted June 8, 2019 On an unaimed ship? You know shooting an untargeted ship drastically increases dispersion? I know we’ve all seen smoked UK cruisers being blapped unseen, but this is 45 seconds into the game, that’s probably a 20+km shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
484 [RM-I] pastore123 [RM-I] Members 962 posts 9,941 battles Report post #25 Posted June 8, 2019 9 hours ago, Grflrgl said: Slow motion and everything!!! I was pretty impressed myself!! Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites