1,246 WoWsNewsBot Administrator 1,621 posts Report post #1 Posted August 4, 2021 Hit the seas in a sub and read up on the new rules for Ranked Battles! Read it on the portal 3 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
615 [SALV0] goldenpollywog Members 601 posts 2,743 battles Report post #2 Posted August 4, 2021 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 anonym_YhQWsmlWLq7s Members 156 posts Report post #3 Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) So why are you ignoring the immeasurable calls by numerous players to abandon subs and focus on desired improvements and focuses like operations, maps, and ya know actually balancing ships to make the game more playable and enjoyable? And don't come around in a few months blaming communications gaps which you've now clearly stated in your QnA as not being an issue for you guys. Edited August 4, 2021 by anonym_YhQWsmlWLq7s 18 5 3 1 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
424 Valas1 Members 871 posts 9,489 battles Report post #4 Posted August 4, 2021 ...retirement coming in 10.8 I think. Even if this goes extremely poorly, like I think it will, I am pretty sure they are still going to ram-rod it down our throats like the CV and Commander Skill rebork. 16 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,169 [SYN] mofton [SYN] Members 9,313 posts 18,914 battles Report post #5 Posted August 4, 2021 "To counter hostile subs, make use of the Hydrophone—a consumable designed to detect submerged submarines over long ranges." I thought the hydrophone was removed in earlier tests? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,561 theLaalaa Members 2,900 posts Report post #6 Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Valas1 said: ...retirement coming in 10.8 I think. No need to retire if you enjoy playing shooty boats. As so many say: "Adapt your playstyle with the new arrivals." So while yoloing is not a very good strategy in a proper WoWs match, once subs are in the game adjust to hitting "W" four times and see how much damage you can do before you die, "A"ing and "D"ing as you can. You've both 'adjusted' to the additions while still shooting boats. Easy. 1 2 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
118 [DDDDC] Done_Dirt_Cheap Members 132 posts 1,544 battles Report post #7 Posted August 4, 2021 Oh, this is going to be entertaining watching how the Ranked community reacts to this! I put 24 torps into a Kansas with my T8 sub on PT and it survived. I can't wait to see the reaction from players who are watching their Ranked season go down the tubes. T8 subs are terribly balanced - damage wise. The most effect I had with them was scouting, base capture and engaging other subs. T6 were better. Never got to try my T10 subs as they stupidly had them limited to Ranked (Gold League only) I should buy some stock in Charmin® ... the butt hurt is going to be huge 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
431 [SOFW] LTC_Tiger Members 398 posts 17,380 battles Report post #8 Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) Well, here's to the end of WOWS - the mass exodus shall soon be upon us. Countless players have stated that when subs come to Randoms, they are out, and for me this article confirms that is EXACTLY what's happening: Submarines have made quite a journey, going through six open and a gazillion closed tests since they were first announced back in 2019. Adding a totally new type of ship to World of Warships requires extended testing by a wide and stable audience in Random Battles. Testing them on a standalone server or in a special game mode would simply not give us a broad enough picture. However, we don’t want submarines to "surface" in the most populated type of battle just yet." In other words -- they're coming to Randoms eventually whether you like it or not, regardless of the issues WG's had with balancing them against ships that aren't DDs, and all of the other problems... Edited August 4, 2021 by LTC_Tiger 4 4 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16 [KILL] HowsMyAim Beta Testers 35 posts 39,337 battles Report post #9 Posted August 4, 2021 WG is trying to nail the coffin shut on their game...just keep pushing bad play into the game.... 7 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,152 [HOP4S] Asym_KS Members 7,397 posts 37,402 battles Report post #10 Posted August 4, 2021 Here's what I am going to do: completely ignore any and all subs...... Even in the game. I don't care if they are there and will play as if they aren't..... And, if that means the match is a loss, so mote it be. If our host is this gehenna bent on destroying this game........well, stupid is as stupid does............and, we all know: you can't fix stupid. I will refuse to participate. That is all a player can do. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
26,240 [ARGSY] Ensign_Cthulhu Members 32,161 posts 31,860 battles Report post #11 Posted August 4, 2021 54 minutes ago, catloverjerrygarcia1979 said: So why are you ignoring the immeasurable calls by numerous players to abandon subs Because the players don't have skin in the game. If WG did everything you want it to do and the game failed and everyone at WG lost their job, there would be no consequences to you. Your life would go on. So long as this is the case, you don't get a say. When it's your money and your job and your ability to keep a roof over your head on the line, then you get a say. 2 3 1 2 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 [ODIN] Mdabs Members 3 posts 24,581 battles Report post #12 Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) WG thinks by forcing Subs and CV's on players it's a success. Submarines will be another reason for me to stop playing this game. Edited August 4, 2021 by Mdabs 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,355 [WOLF5] DJC_499 Members 2,469 posts 17,761 battles Report post #13 Posted August 4, 2021 Although it is not stated I an presuming that subs will be mirrored among the red bots in Coop Battles???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45 ouch4me2 Members 56 posts 10,677 battles Report post #14 Posted August 4, 2021 To quote Brando in Apocalypse Now "The horror, the horror." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,157 [WOLF5] Khafni [WOLF5] Members 6,559 posts 30,356 battles Report post #15 Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, theLaalaa said: No need to retire if you enjoy playing shooty boats. As so many say: "Adapt your playstyle with the new arrivals." So while yoloing is not a very good strategy in a proper WoWs match, once subs are in the game adjust to hitting "W" four times and see how much damage you can do before you die, "A"ing and "D"ing as you can. You've both 'adjusted' to the additions while still shooting boats. Easy. 20 minutes ago, Asym_KS said: Here's what I am going to do: completely ignore any and all subs...... Even in the game. I don't care if they are there and will play as if they aren't..... And, if that means the match is a loss, so mote it be. If our host is this gehenna bent on destroying this game........well, stupid is as stupid does............and, we all know: you can't fix stupid. I will refuse to participate. That is all a player can do. I figure putting my head in the sand is the plan... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,635 [TWFT] Turbotush Members 1,768 posts 46,726 battles Report post #16 Posted August 4, 2021 So I am think along the lines of starting a training room type of tournament, something for just having fun with other like minded layers that really dont want to play with gimmicky ship, ADHD, basement dwelling, cowards (CV's and Subs). We could meet every Friday and try to balance the teams by skill level, type of ship they want and there attitude. I would be willing to put up doubloons to the HP winners of the night or award doubloons to a player that all vote played the best. I am sure WG will eventually put a stop to it, but at least we could have some fun for a couple of months before they do. 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,092 [TOG] Bill_Halsey Members 4,758 posts 34,573 battles Report post #17 Posted August 4, 2021 20 minutes ago, DJC_499 said: Although it is not stated I an presuming that subs will be mirrored among the red bots in Coop Battles???? Probably be running on the surgace and shotting at point blank range 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,092 [TOG] Bill_Halsey Members 4,758 posts 34,573 battles Report post #18 Posted August 4, 2021 The ship nightmare: Being attacked from all 3 dimensions. Above, at the surface and below. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 anonym_YhQWsmlWLq7s Members 156 posts Report post #19 Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Bill_Halsey said: Probably be running on the surgace and shotting at point blank range Actually on the test server the bot subs weren't horribly bad in submerging regards. Edited August 4, 2021 by anonym_YhQWsmlWLq7s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
397 surratus Members 1,067 posts 4,705 battles Report post #20 Posted August 4, 2021 If anybody asks, I am not seal clubbing - I am avoiding Submarines! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
449 [LRT] Hel_Diver142 Members 351 posts 15,295 battles Report post #21 Posted August 4, 2021 Subs are going to be fun in game. 1 1 2 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
217 Sammy_Small Members 699 posts Report post #22 Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) It appears that the only place where "FUN" is still* allowed is Tier I and II ... for now Edited August 4, 2021 by Sammy_Small * 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45 ouch4me2 Members 56 posts 10,677 battles Report post #23 Posted August 4, 2021 How effective will secondaries be against subs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7,587 [WOLFG] DrHolmes52 Members 17,874 posts 22,316 battles Report post #24 Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, ouch4me2 said: How effective will secondaries be against subs? Will probably pen the ever loving crap out of them, but will probably be hard to hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,355 [WOLF5] DJC_499 Members 2,469 posts 17,761 battles Report post #25 Posted August 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, ouch4me2 said: How effective will secondaries be against subs? On the PTS the GK secondaries were quite effective on subs.....Sunk one at about 11.5 clicks..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
