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What is a recruit battle?

 donner_and_blitzen, on 11 November 2010 - 12:07 PM, said:

Back before the first soft wipe players can choose to play in recruit battles where only T1-T2 tanks may enter (not much different from now except that it's all automatically matched and you sometimes have to face T3 tanks as well).

Now that we have Tier 1-3 US tanks in game it'll be interesting to see how the Pz38H fares against these newcomers.

With ten tons of US tanks and nothing else on the maps, I can say the 38H can take on any US tier 1 2 or 3 tank, but you can't fight more than 1 or 2 anymore.

 shashaveli, on 12 November 2010 - 10:35 AM, said:

Yep, most of 'em if not all have guns powerful enough to damage the 38H. But still most times it still outlasts them.

It is significantly worse now, especially with the M2 that fires a 75mm cannon that can 2 shot you. Its also faster than you and has more health.

Also with the increasing low tier tanks, games with only T1/T2 are very rare now, which is where the H38 truly shines.

 AnOnY_MoUs, on 12 November 2010 - 10:53 AM, said:

Yeah instead of 5-6 my average kill count has dropped to 3-4 per map...I want my money back  

It ain't too bad. Besides after the initial excitement of new US tanks we'll see more varied matchmaking later on.

Meh I don't mind it as it is... US tanks have quite poor accuracy and with the new aiming system, the 38H can win long range duels with ease

I still love this tier two tank. The only thing the tank needs is a bump in acceleration since everything in those tiers does 35+. It should be like the 35t sort of where it's 35ish in speed but agile .

 Baconnaise, on 13 November 2010 - 01:57 PM, said:

Well thing is, it was a slow tank like that. The Hotchkiss 38 was an infantry support tank. 28km was its absolute max speed
http://en.wikipedia....i/Hotchkiss_H35

Imo, the only problem with the H39 is that we have a H39 model, with a H39 top speed (36.5 kph on road, but it was recommended to go beyond 32 kph only in case of absolute necessity) but with a H35 engine.

 Souroy, on 13 November 2010 - 04:08 PM, said:

Oooh dint knew that

great tank for farming money,i got 100000 in 21 hours of gameplay

Tank comander 74%
Radio operator 74%
Driver 74&
loader 64% cuz i replace him because he look ughly

I got 30 Top Gun rewards...14 are on the 38H. Go figure....

 shashaveli, on 17 November 2010 - 09:17 PM, said:

Half of my top guns on my hotchkiss too

As expected US tanks aren't as threatening as it was initially, though I kinda feel annoyed not seeing my 38H at the top of the team list.

 amade, on 17 November 2010 - 09:43 PM, said:

now imagine when they release french tree...Upgradeable 38H...

 shashaveli, on 17 November 2010 - 10:11 PM, said:

If you looked into the french tree (can't remember where it was posted) you'd notice this premium tank in it:

I've been an owner of the Hotchkiss for a while now and I can attest to its glory. I've got more kills with it than anything else in my garage. It's capable of taking a lot of damage and its gun is decent. Its just hella slow.

My favorite thing to do is lock the throttle in the lowest position, point it at the enemy, and cruise into combat "bataille methodique" style.

 amade, on 17 November 2010 - 10:25 PM, said:

That will teach those Maus drivers some respect for the little guy. Its the ultimate trolling weapon.