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[PinkyPunky_Unicum]

Before I start, let me point out that the reason for the "Unicum" tag in my nick is WoT Blitz. I use the same account but I have no relation with the "Unicum" level at the PC version yet. I had a %67 win rate and 3.2k WN8 on Blitz. When I looked through the forum, I saw that people are playing at the "Unicum" level or higher. My question is: How can I reach the "Super Unicum" level? I have only 500 matches yet and I have superficial ideas about the maps right now. But, I have no idea about the camp and the spot points. I have been watching replays to understand those points but, I couldn't find a source that showing me the camp and spot points for each map. If anyone knows a source like that, I'd like to know it 
Also, I plan to keep the overall win rate at %65. And when I looked at the statistics on a global basis, I saw people who achieved a 70% win rate. How possible is that? Even if I play in a platoon?
The best thing that I'm doing for now is to examine the SPG number of the opponent team and decide whether to go to open terrains. Also, since Blitz is played as 7 vs 7 and maps are way more smaller, it was easier to create a plan by analyzing the opponent's tank distribution. However, the situation is not the same here. Frankly, I wonder how do you analyze the opponent team.
And finally, what advice would you recommend to a noob? 
Note: I don't like playing with heavy tanks. I'm a medium or light tank player.

[shikaka9]

.. and why you need all this? just interesting 

[tank276]

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 08:29 AM, said:

 My question is: How can I reach the "Super Unicum" level?

 

If only it could be answered like that.....

[Capi666]

Learn all the weakspots

Learn all the good locations on the map

Learn map awareness

Learn when to go where and when to retreat

Play wn8 farming tanks

Play winrate farming tanks

Don't grind tanks, free xp everything

Use a lot of premium ammo

 

Or you could just not care? and enjoy the game, as some tanks will give you less wn8 than you prefer and it'll drive you crazy.

[azakow]

... practice, practice, parctice ...

Playing LT is a good idea, but you do not do so.

You rather play "OP" tanks like T29 (155/525 matches).

Which does not fit to:

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 09:29 AM, said:

Note: I don't like playing with heavy tanks. I'm a medium or light tank player.

I assume you do that for fun.

 

I suggest to align writing and action 1st.

Edited by azakow, 07 November 2020 - 09:53 AM.

[CausticSoda]

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 08:29 AM, said:

But, I have no idea about the camp and the spot points. I have been watching replays to understand those points but, I couldn't find a source that showing me the camp and spot points for each map.

They change, the meta is fluid in this game.

[gunslingerXXX]

I think there is a mod that displays typical spot and camp positions on the minimap. Not sure if it's usefull or up to date but it might be what you're looking for and help to speed up the learning process. 

 

[BR33K1_PAWAH]

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 11:29 AM, said:

Also, I plan to keep the overall win rate at %65. And when I looked at the statistics on a global basis, I saw people who achieved a 70% win rate. How possible is that? Even if I play in a platoon?

Playstyle of some very good players tends to be very beneficial for their team, so they have higher WR than other unicums.
The best thing that I'm doing for now is to examine the SPG number of the opponent team and decide whether to go to open terrains. Also, since Blitz is played as 7 vs 7 and maps are way more smaller, it was easier to create a plan by analyzing the opponent's tank distribution. However, the situation is not the same here. Frankly, I wonder how do you analyze the opponent team.

You are thinking in the right direction. On many maps there are aggressive hulldown positions, which you will learn about with experience (and by watching replays). Such positions usually have no cover from clickers though, so this the most usual case of decisionmaking based on amount of arta in a teamcomp.

What to look for also depends on the map. On open maps you might want to know in advance how many scouts enemy has. On some maps, like Karelia, there is a brawling one-way areas which are very important to for your team, but has no escape routes for you. So you will want to know in advance what and how many enemies you will meet there - in those cases you look for fast meds. Also, how many TDs are on team comp. Also, what heavies are there when you are in a heavy yourself.

In other words - what to look for depends on your tank and a map. Comes with experience.
And finally, what advice would you recommend to a noob? 

Gameplay at t4-6 is very different from high tiers bcs of huge difference in VR and mobility. Stick to low tiers for first couple thousands battles. On higher tiers even average but experienced players will abuse the crap out of you.
Note: I don't like playing with heavy tanks. I'm a medium or light tank player.

Buy yourself Type64 (best low-tier light tank) and get to 60%+ wr with it.

 

Edited by BR33K1_PAWAH, 07 November 2020 - 10:12 AM.

[ZlatanArKung]

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 09:29 AM, said:

Before I start, let me point out that the reason for the "Unicum" tag in my nick is WoT Blitz. I use the same account but I have no relation with the "Unicum" level at the PC version yet. I had a %67 win rate and 3.2k WN8 on Blitz. When I looked through the forum, I saw that people are playing at the "Unicum" level or higher. My question is: How can I reach the "Super Unicum" level? I have only 500 matches yet and I have superficial ideas about the maps right now. But, I have no idea about the camp and the spot points. I have been watching replays to understand those points but, I couldn't find a source that showing me the camp and spot points for each map. If anyone knows a source like that, I'd like to know it 
Also, I plan to keep the overall win rate at %65. And when I looked at the statistics on a global basis, I saw people who achieved a 70% win rate. How possible is that? Even if I play in a platoon?
The best thing that I'm doing for now is to examine the SPG number of the opponent team and decide whether to go to open terrains. Also, since Blitz is played as 7 vs 7 and maps are way more smaller, it was easier to create a plan by analyzing the opponent's tank distribution. However, the situation is not the same here. Frankly, I wonder how do you analyze the opponent team.
And finally, what advice would you recommend to a noob? 
Note: I don't like playing with heavy tanks. I'm a medium or light tank player.

How to reach 65%+ WR: Play good enough.

 

With 3 decent players which picked certain tanks, a 70%+ WR is not a problem for the toon.

Edited by ZlatanArKung, 07 November 2020 - 10:12 AM.

[arthurwellsley]

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 08:29 AM, said:

Before I start, let me point out that the reason for the "Unicum" tag in my nick is WoT Blitz. I use the same account but I have no relation with the "Unicum" level at the PC version yet. I had a %67 win rate and 3.2k WN8 on Blitz. When I looked through the forum, I saw that people are playing at the "Unicum" level or higher. My question is: How can I reach the "Super Unicum" level? I have only 500 matches yet and I have superficial ideas about the maps right now. But, I have no idea about the camp and the spot points. I have been watching replays to understand those points but, I

 

couldn't find a source  =  https://forum.wotlab...watch-tryhards/

 

that showing me the camp and spot points for each map. If anyone knows a source like that, I'd like to know it 
Also, I plan to keep the overall win rate at %65. And when I looked at the statistics on a global basis, I saw people who achieved a 70% win rate. How possible is that? Even if I play in a platoon?
The best thing that I'm doing for now is to examine the SPG number of the opponent team and decide whether to go to open terrains. Also, since Blitz is played as 7 vs 7 and maps are way more smaller, it was easier to create a plan by analyzing the opponent's tank distribution. However, the situation is not the same here. Frankly, I wonder how do you analyze the opponent team.
And finally, what advice would you recommend to a noob? 
Note: I don't like playing with heavy tanks. I'm a medium or light tank player.

 

[OreH75]

azakow, on 07 November 2020 - 09:52 AM, said:

... practice, practice, parctice ...

Playing LT is a good idea, but you do not do so.

You rather play "OP" tanks like T29 (155/525 matches).

Which does not fit to:

I assume you do that for fun.

 

I suggest to align writing and action 1st.

I think you are mistaken the American Tier VII Heavy T29 with the Russian Tier III medium T-29. I suggest checking facts before writing.

 

Edited by OreH75, 07 November 2020 - 12:36 PM.

[Private_Miros]

To play better than 99,9% of the active player base you must play better than 99;9% of the active player base.

[azakow]

OreH75, on 07 November 2020 - 12:33 PM, said:

I think you are mistaken the American Tier VII Heavy T29 with the Russian Tier III medium T-29. I suggest checking facts before writing.

 

Opps, [edited] happens.

The writing is still not alligned with the doing.

Edited by Homer_J, 08 November 2020 - 05:32 AM.
Swearing

[mpf1959]

Reaching The Super Unicum Level

 

Thats easy, currently I am locked into a titanic struggle to achieve stultifying mediocrity, it's WOT hell! 

[fwhaatpiraat]

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 09:29 AM, said:

And finally, what advice would you recommend to a noob? 

Have fun rather than aiming to 'become' a super unicum. Imagine you play football and aim to play Champions League. What if you don't reach that level, what's the point?

[_LongRangeSniper_]

fwhaatpiraat, on 07 November 2020 - 12:12 PM, said:

Have fun rather than aiming to 'become' a super unicum. Imagine you play football and aim to play Champions League. What if you don't reach that level, what's the point?

 

These are wise words, and help you cope with other situations, like when competitive try-hards vote you off the ship in Among Us with literally no evidence at all.

[Olias_0f_Sunhillow]

PinkyPunky_Unicum, on 07 November 2020 - 08:29 AM, said:

Frankly, I wonder how do you analyze the opponent team.
 

 

It's my own team that I have trouble, 'analysing'.

[Inappropriate_noob]

gunslingerXXX, on 07 November 2020 - 10:02 AM, said:

I think there is a mod that displays typical spot and camp positions on the minimap. Not sure if it's usefull or up to date but it might be what you're looking for and help to speed up the learning process. 

 

HawgJaws TD and scout positioning, good but  I don't know about how accurate, as someone else said, the game is fluid.

[CausticSoda]

fwhaatpiraat, on 07 November 2020 - 12:12 PM, said:

Have fun rather than aiming to 'become' a super unicum. Imagine you play football and aim to play Champions League. What if you don't reach that level, what's the point?

Why shouldnt he? He has shown that he is capable is a similar ish version.

[BR33K1_PAWAH]

Private_Miros, on 07 November 2020 - 02:40 PM, said:

To play better than 99,9% of the active player base you must play better than 99;9% of the active player base.

No way.