120 JEFFREY_LEI Members 337 posts 1,113 battles Report post #1 Posted February 13, 2020 Should I grind for balans or fun? I think I am going to get enough coal to get one of them before they’re removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8,471 [GWG] BrushWolf [GWG] Alpha Tester 27,492 posts 14,823 battles Report post #2 Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) With the experience you have I suggest neither. If you do decide to get one anyway I suggest only taking it out in co-op. They are not being permanently removed and should return at some point. Edited February 13, 2020 by BrushWolf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,683 [WORX] Navalpride33 Members 11,966 posts 19,495 battles Report post #3 Posted February 13, 2020 In a BB centered game... JB is the ship to get. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
44 [WOLF6] iBrowEcc0 Members 189 posts 6,887 battles Report post #4 Posted February 13, 2020 Jean Bart will certainly come back in containers Smolensk is unlikely to return for the foreseeable future but it will get a nerf to its armor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,102 [-K-] vak_ Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 7,501 posts 9,777 battles Report post #5 Posted February 13, 2020 33 minutes ago, BrushWolf said: They are not being permanently removed and should return at some point. Wait, I thought they were being completely removed. Did WG specifically say something to dispel that rumor? 36 minutes ago, JEFFREY_LEI said: I think I am going to get enough coal to get one of them before they’re removed. I personally find JB to be a lot more fun, but your mileage may vary. Also, you should grind out more tech trees in order to understand how higher tiers work, before jumping into Smol or JB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
241 Ozium Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 1,063 posts Report post #6 Posted February 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, iBrowEcc0 said: Smolensk is unlikely to return for the foreseeable future but it will get a nerf to its armor. it has armor? still quite a bit short to get one myself ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,160 [POP] MidnightPhoenix07 Members 4,749 posts 12,813 battles Report post #7 Posted February 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ozium said: it has armor? Da. Glorious soviet paper armor is best armor, comrade. Turn flat broadside and watch everything go in one side and out the other for minimal damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
241 Ozium Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 1,063 posts Report post #8 Posted February 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, MidnightPhoenix07 said: Da. Glorious soviet paper armor is best armor, comrade. Turn flat broadside and watch everything go in one side and out the other for minimal damage. i wish lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8,471 [GWG] BrushWolf [GWG] Alpha Tester 27,492 posts 14,823 battles Report post #9 Posted February 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, vak_ said: Wait, I thought they were being completely removed. Did WG specifically say something to dispel that rumor? Just rotated out for awhile. Neither are over powered although the Smol is toxic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,620 [PQUOD] xalmgrey Members 2,447 posts 5,586 battles Report post #10 Posted February 13, 2020 I would get Smol for how many missions it could help you achieve with ease like light so many ships on fire, hit so many ships so many times with battery. etc. In that regard Smol is very worth the investment. I have one myself for this purpose. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,270 Sovereigndawg Members 10,747 posts 18,476 battles Report post #11 Posted February 13, 2020 58 minutes ago, iBrowEcc0 said: Smolensk is unlikely to return for the foreseeable future but it will get a nerf to its armor. That's actually a buff, if you want it more fragile you have to add a little armor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
342 [PHD] GrayPanther2018 Members 1,746 posts 7,136 battles Report post #12 Posted February 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Sovereigndawg said: That's actually a buff, if you want it more fragile you have to add a little armor. You have to aim for the shaft drive turbines. Hitting the boilers just makes it smoke more and spills the crew's vodka which makes them irratable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
126 [BNKR] RonJamesDio [BNKR] Members 251 posts 4,133 battles Report post #13 Posted February 13, 2020 Jean Bart is a fun ship to play, her guns are laser beams and they seem to have great pen, especially against cruisers. She prints cits for anyone with reasonable aim, and her main batter reload booster can seriously punish any ship caught unaware or mid-turn. I have very much enjoyed her, although I do have admittedly low experience with this game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
637 macktkau2 Members 845 posts 4,679 battles Report post #14 Posted February 13, 2020 Smolensk is a vastly overpowered he smoke spammer that may be brought down to earth by incoming nerfs. The Jean Bart is a strong bow on Battleship that can push flanks that will likely be as strong as it is forever. They are so different you don't really compare them against each other but compare the type of gameplay they both have and which you'd prefer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,192 [DVYJC] RainbowFartingUnicorn Members 3,667 posts 8,757 battles Report post #15 Posted February 13, 2020 12 hours ago, GrayPanther2018 said: You have to aim for the shaft drive turbines. Hitting the boilers just makes it smoke more and spills the crew's vodka which makes them irratable. No, Soviet balans! Hitting the boilers adds +1 to Smolensk's smoke consumable! 12 hours ago, xalmgrey said: I would get Smol for how many missions it could help you achieve with ease like light so many ships on fire, hit so many ships so many times with battery. etc. In that regard Smol is very worth the investment. I have one myself for this purpose. I agree. Smolensk is a great ship to have in your port because of how strong it is at completing campaign and directive tasks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,453 [SALVO] eviltane Members 2,685 posts 6,793 battles Report post #16 Posted February 13, 2020 14 hours ago, JEFFREY_LEI said: Should I grind for balans or fun? I think I am going to get enough coal to get one of them before they’re removed. Its a balancing act of a decision. Personally I think the JB looks funner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,139 K1ra_Yoshikage Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 7,026 posts 27,717 battles Report post #17 Posted February 13, 2020 14 hours ago, iBrowEcc0 said: Smolensk is unlikely to return for the foreseeable future but it will get a nerf to its armor. Link? If not, it's just a rumour. All the broken boats made it into the Christmas container. The JB is the more fun ship to play. The Smolensk is brocken if the player knows how to play her and the other team let you play that style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,426 [WOLF1] paradat Beta Testers 12,322 posts 17,497 battles Report post #18 Posted February 13, 2020 Hmm I have both and I like both but JB is more flexible and is not as situational and in my opinion more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64 [5D8] UnOrthoDocks Members 177 posts 19,601 battles Report post #19 Posted February 13, 2020 get the jb. there are plenty of new smole's coming soon w/ the russian updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
44 [WOLF6] iBrowEcc0 Members 189 posts 6,887 battles Report post #20 Posted February 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Erebthoron said: Link? If not, it's just a rumour. All the broken boats made it into the Christmas container. The JB is the more fun ship to play. The Smolensk is brocken if the player knows how to play her and the other team let you play that style. I used the word "unlikely" which would suggest it's a guess. And it's a guess based the fact there are no tier ten ships in crates and there are no direct sales as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,533 [S-N-D] _Caliph_ Banned 3,327 posts 7,738 battles Report post #21 Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, JEFFREY_LEI said: Should I grind for balans or fun? I think I am going to get enough coal to get one of them before they’re removed. That's a tough call. I would wager on Smolensk likely never to return in the normal manner and Jean Bart to just be gone for a while. Both are fun ships. Jean Bart is a darn good BB but less oppressive to the enemy. That's not to say less dangerous, just in a different way that doesn't irritate people as much. Edited February 13, 2020 by _Caliph_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,034 [WOLFG] DrHolmes52 Members 11,174 posts 10,394 battles Report post #22 Posted February 13, 2020 17 hours ago, xalmgrey said: I would get Smol for how many missions it could help you achieve with ease like light so many ships on fire, hit so many ships so many times with battery. etc. In that regard Smol is very worth the investment. I have one myself for this purpose. I have the JB, and it is fun, but this man is wise. If you were to play high tier Random without experience, you would likely end up enjoying the JB more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
28 Dano07_ Members 73 posts 106 battles Report post #23 Posted February 13, 2020 Hi Questions about the Smolensk - does the armor changes help or hinder her - seems the thinner plate works in her favour, for bow / stern but then it seems like she could easier to citadel from better gun penetration ? And does the commander still take IFHE and/or/neither DE ? Also I find to complete those task like start fires are easily done in a T5 RN BB ( 40 % chance to start fire ) and for main batteries hits a Akizuki makes for easy work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,097 [KNMSU] Battlecruiser_Repulse Members 7,086 posts 7,766 battles Report post #24 Posted February 13, 2020 Jean 'die Bart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
35 PowerSurged Members 222 posts 9,987 battles Report post #25 Posted February 13, 2020 I have both and personally while Smolensk is OP and is great for fire starting missions and such Jean Bart is FUN its my favorite BB in the game and I can't recommend it enough. God help the poor soul who forgets JB has reload booster LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
