Tankers!
We see a lot of excitement around the event, and even more questions about how it works. This is the first time we are making such a massive event, and today we will share with you how the War will be played, answer questions about the Battle phase, rewards and more.
To remind you, the War is played in a turn-based format, where each turn lasts for 48 hours and consists of 2 phases — Strategy phase, and Battle phase.
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Let’s recap the Strategy phase and its key moments:
- Strategy phase is on for 24 hours;
- During this phase, you need to vote for 2 territories to be attacked, and for 1 territory to be defended on a special site for the event;
- You confirm your vote by destroying 200 enemy tanks or more during the Strategy phase (within 24 hours after the turn starts);
- Important! If you don’t confirm your vote by making 200 kills, both your vote and the kills you make during the next phase will NOT be counted.
NOTE: You can play and destroy enemy tanks while wearing any paint, but you need to buy the faction paint once to be counted among the ranks of that faction.
After the Strategy phase comes time for action — the Battle phase!
Battle phase. The Rules
When Strategy phase ends and your faction has chosen which territories to attack and what territory to defend, players will receive battle missions. There are 2 kinds of battle missions:
The «Breach» scenario is applied when:
- You need to capture neutral, unclaimed territories
- You need to capture undefended territories of the enemy
In this scenario you need to make a certain number of kills together, as a faction. The specific number of required kills is calculated based on what region is the target, and how active your faction was during the Strategy phase. If you complete the missions, that territory will belong to you now.
The «Destruction» scenario is applied when:
- You need to attack a defended enemy territory
- You need to attack the same enemy territory with several factions
In this scenario one or more factions attack the same territory, or several factions battle for the territory that is defended by another faction. Among the attacking factions one will be chosen based on the highest average K/D, and that faction will capture the region.
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K/D for the faction is calculated from the overall number of kills and deaths of all players for that faction, who completed and voted in Strategy phase and played during the 24 hours of the Battle phase.
Resources. The Rules
In the first issue of the War Herald we’ve shared that you need to collect resources to win. Each turn factions will get 1 point of each resource from their Capitals.
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On the global map you will find regions with Survey Data Centers and Rocket Fuel Factories, capturing them will earn you one of the resources every turn. The income from the regions of the same type will be summarized. For example, a Capital, 2 Rocket Fuel Factories and 1 Survey Data Center will earn you 3 points of Rocket Fuel, and 2 points of Survey Data. To earn the resource you need to capture that type of region and hold it for 1 full turn.
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Capitals can also be captured. If you lose your Capital, it will begin to earn resources for your enemies.
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FAQ
When will the War begin?
The start of the War is planned for February, closer to the end of the month. Follow the news on the Forum and we’ll share the dates soon!
When can I buy faction paints and when will the special site be up?
Right before the War starts — closer to the end of February.
Where can buy a faction paint? How much will it cost?
Faction paints will cost 100 crystals and appear in the Garage.
Which rank do I need to have to participate in the War and buy the paints?
Master-Sergeant or higher.
Can I buy factions paints that are not my region?
Yes, you can.
Do I need to join the War event from the start or can I join after it has begun?
You can buy faction paints and participate at any point while the event is live.
Do I have to participate in each turn of the War?
Not necessarily. Players can complete any number of turns, and you can skip turns, but remember that the size of your prize depends on the number of completed turns.
Can I buy all or several faction paints at the same time?
No. After purchasing 1 faction paint, the rest will be removed from the Garage.
Will the faction paints remain after the War ends?
No. The winning faction will receive a unique paint, and it will remain until the next War, which we will talk about later.
How long will the War go on?
It will depend on how fast the factions will collect resources and how fast they reach the Nuclear Rocket, and it’s not possible to give a specific duration. We predict the event will be active for close to 3 weeks.
What are the rewards?
Among the rewards are containers for each turn you complete and a special, unique animated paint for the winners of the War. The paint will be rewarded to all participants of the winning faction until the next War. The final list of prizes will be announced in the next issue of the War Herald.
Does the size of rewards depend on your contribution to the faction?
The more turns you complete the bigger will be the final prize.
Will there be rewards for players of the factions that lost in the War?
Each player will receive the prizes for each special territories that was captured and also for each completed turn.
What are these special territories? Which rewards will be given for capturing them? When will I receive them?
Some territories on the global map have a one-time bonus for the faction that captures it first. What rewards are given for capturing them we will announce in the next issue of the War Herald. The rewards will be given out after the War has ended.
Can I participate in the War from multiple accounts?
Yes.
How to log in to the special site for the War, if I don’t have the password for my account (for example, I play on Facebook or on Steam)?
If you’re playing Tanki on Facebook, you will be able to log in using Facebook, and for Steam and other partner services please contact the support to attach email and set password.
Do we have to make the kills on some special maps?
No, it can be any map and in any mode, using any weapons and any paint. The only requirements are: you need to purchase any faction paint first, and play in non-PRO.
How to know if I completed the kills goal?
On the special site there won’t be a specific number of kills counter, like X/200, but you will be able to check if you have made enough kills or not. During Battle phase, the global goal for kills is given to the whole faction, and you will see a special indicator on the site.
Where do the factions start on the global map?
Each faction starts from the location, where its Capital is based.
What happens to the faction that loses its Capital?
It will continue to play in the War, but the resources from the Capital will now go to the enemy faction that captured it.
What happens if I buy a faction paint, but don’t vote and make no kills?
You won’t contribute nor harm your faction, and what happens to prizes if your faction wins we will share in the next issue of the War Herald.
What happens, if you vote during the Strategy phase, but don’t make 200 kills in the same day?
Your vote and battle results will not be counted in the Battle phase.
Do I need to make 200 kills before or after the voting?
Doesn’t matter, as long as 200 kills are made same day until the Strategy phase ends.
Will tank kills count if they are not in faction paints?
Yes, your own gear and the gear of your enemy do not affect the kills.
What will happen, if I destroy tanks of my own faction?
Both your kills and the deaths of your teammates will be counted in the overall statistics in both phases, canceling each other out.