Update: For anyone who has read and appreciated my guides I'm really sorry but I am going to stop writing them. When I started I had hoped they would stimulate a little debate and discussion. I can see now that there isn't much interest in this type of analysis. Considering how many hours I have spent planning and writing these it is disappointing to find that I could have received more attention by simply typing 'arty sux' in General Discussion.
I will not pretend to be an expert at WoT but I have given a lot of thought to questions of map control. Since nobody else has seen fit to provide a comprehensive set of map guides I might as well fill the gap. They are not perfect, suffering from two main problems. First, in my attempt to keep the guides readable I have made certain concessions to simplicity. Secondly, in trying to be comprehensive I spent less time on individual maps than they sometimes deserved.
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Intermediate Guide |
Abbey |
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Airfield |
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Arctic Region |
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Cliff |
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El Halluf |
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Ensk |
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Erlenburg |
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Fisherman’s Bay |
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Great Wall |
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Highway |
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Himmelsdorf |
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Karelia |
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Komarin |
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Lakeville |
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Live Oaks |
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Malinovka |
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Mines |
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Mountain Pass |
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Murovanka |
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Pacific Island |
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Port |
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Prokhorovka |
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Province |
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Redshire |
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Sand River |
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Severogorsk |
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Siegfried Line |
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South Coast |
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Steppes |
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Swamp |
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Westfield |
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Widepark |
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Pearl River | done |
Rather than trying to cram too much information onto each map I have taken the decision to create two separate guides for each map.
- The Basic guides provide an overview for new players, outlining the usual patterns of play (meta).
- The Intermediate guide assume players are very familiar with the map and so focus instead on identifying which areas/features are most important for map control, and what would constitute optimal strategy.
- There is no Advanced guide as I don't feel qualified to provide one.
I consider this guide to be a work in progress. Where people provide compelling argument that the guide is misleading or just plain wrong I will endeavour to update it. I will add maps in blocks or 5 or so. If it sparks no real interest then don’t expect it ever to get finished.
Happy Tanking,
Dr B
* I have only played this map twice so far so too early for a guide I think.
Edited by Dr Bodge, 02 June 2016 - 01:20 PM.