Taugrim "Uncut": Executing the Pull-Pinch Counter
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- One of my RL friends recently picked up World of Tanks (WoT), and we've been platooning so I can show him the ropes.
In this Empire's Border battle, we execute a perfect pull-pinch counter. . The idea is you want to draw your enemy into a crossfire and shred them while staying safe. As Mr. Miyagi said, "When do right, no can defense."
This video is part of a series that features the uncut footage from World of Tanks battles, including any voice communications between me and platoon mates.
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One of my RL friends recently picked up World of Tanks (WoT), and we've been platooning so I can show him the ropes.
In this Empire's Border battle, we execute a perfect pull-pinch counter. . The idea is you want to draw your enemy into a crossfire and shred them while staying safe. As Mr. Miyagi said, "When do right, no can defense."
This is one of my favorite techniques in martial arts too. Bait your opponent in, then smack 'em with a hard counter.
Can you please do some recommendations on 1x1 tournaments, tier 4, 6, 8, 10... I am quite new, and would like to start grinding tanks that can play does... I searched all over and there is no any relevant info on this one!
Why don’t you stream on twitch anymore?
Lucky dude, tutored under you! I still struggle with strategic calls and maneuvers. Great call on the fall back
Cool! Thanks for picking a video where I managed to get in a few hits and kills... instead of the numerous where I get 0 and 0. :P
Dude you did great and it looks like you even saved Taugrim at the end there. I'll bet he's proud of seeing you grow in WOT. Also, many of us would kill to get personal coaching from Taugrim.
@@reckon6493 thanks for the encouragement. yeah, i'm lucky indeed -- as Taugrim is an incredibly good guy to begin with and i also get to play with him from time to time. i'm slowly getting better, but still suck pretty bad. :)
U did great. And u will do even better with that formidable sensei.
Nice work Augie, you have one of the best teaching you! You can never stop learning in this game )
Taugrim playing aganist tier 5s is like an adult playing rugby aganist 6 year olds
I feel dirty just by watching this already lmao
This type of mentor video is exactly what I need. Especially, in the beginning, you told your friend the pros and cons of certain spots, and then you followed up that technical explanation with an interpretation of the battle progress, culminating in a read and a decision to fall back. This is a very valuable lesson for a beginner.
Brilliant strategy to arrange the crossfire. Seeing it begin to transpire is the key. That takes some experience.
Yea it's super important to make a read quickly. Once I saw they had a lot of tanks on the plateau and we had only 2 lights plus our platoon, I knew we'd get bullied if we stayed up there.
So we pulled back immediately to a position of strength.
Nice vid, Tau. I like such mentor vids.
Btw, not only did u two guys deploy a solid pincer ambush, u actually put 4 or 5 enemy tanks out of the game by stopping their advance move which in turn bought ur southern flank time to deal with their opponents.
You pointed out a terrific subtlety, which is not only winning an area, but stalling a higher number of opponents while you do so.
We were able to win the flanks of the map, partly thanks to our stalling effectively.
It'd be nice if they have a platoon-only map pinging feature so that other teammates don't think you're a total jerk when you try to communicate with your own platoon.
Hey Taugrim, was also just playing the same tank last night and also teaching my RL friend WOT. I've asked him to watch your videos to help with the learning curve. He's opted to start with the swedish TD line though and I feel it's a tough place to be early into his gaming experience with WOT. I'm an average player with 17K games but it's my first time supporting a new player, we do try to use discord as much as possible. Do you have any nuggets to share?
If possible, try to encourage your friend to try at least 2 tank lines to start. The more lines they play the more they'll learn.
Was playing a match when I was facing a tank playing really good. Then I noticed your name. I was like oh this will be fun. Got excited.
The m8a1 you bounce is actually not a paper tank, but yes you are a little unlucky to bounce is side.
Great vid, would be hard to coordinate a cross fire without being in a toon in pubs, so really nice to see this.
Ah yes, The old pull and pinch. Drives the ladies wild.
These live mentor Videos are gold! Would love to see more :)
Not really a comment on this video, but your remarks a while back about WOT not being rigged inspired me to analyse my losing (and winning) games. Doing the rushing down the line with the British TDs has given me a chance to observe the game more carefully (sitting behind a bush with the stealthy TDs). What I've seen supports your view. The most common thing I see leading to a loss is people driving over hills or around buildings to get into 1:2 or 1:3 fights with no support. For example, in a recent game I saw one British heavy drive over a hilltop to get wrecked in seconds by 2-3 tanks. Another British heavy followed him a short while later, also getting wrecked as he tried to flee back down the hill.I did what I could to support them, but I can't shoot through hills or brawl in an Achilles. We did end up winning, mostly because the other TD players stayed cool and played smart; for example the T67 took up the scouting role so the push wasn't blind.
Thanks again for your excellent videos; with each one, I suck less. :)
Yea it's mostly recklessness, being too passive, or lack of awareness that leads to losses. Game's not rigged, people just fail to contribute meaningfully when it matters and that leads to losses.
Very nicely done good work. Cheers
Sound quality wasn't the best this video. Anyways good guide for noobs.
Yea it's my headset mic (Arctis 1), not my condenser mic (Blue Snowball), and my wife was watching TV. RL and all 🤣🤣🤣.
It takes unicum level precision shooting to bounce off a M8A1 @3:55
That's why I fire my gun a lot. Some shots sail or bounce. That's life with RNG 🤣
Ty T enjoyed video 👍👍👍👍😎
just wanted to say i think you provide the best of the game! thanks! i accept the fact i am not a top tier player but appreciate your approach to the game.
I appreciate that!
thnx Taugrim. Nice to have found someone who can explain the game in understandable examples without cursing every two
sentences. Also nice to see lower tear tanks. Do you also stream on Twitch?
taugrim.com/2015/02/19/road-to-unicum-guide-videos-for-world-of-tanks/#do-you-stream
Not since 2012.
I was fortunate to get partnered very early with Twitch, and I enjoyed the real-time interaction with viewers. However, it was super annoying for my wife to listen to me talking with viewers non-stop. It's like having to listen to someone on the phone for several hours 🤣🤣🤣.
Taugrim that sounds like a good decision. As nice as WOT is, a satisfied woman is just a bit more important 🤪
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Hey Taugrim, what's your equipment setup on your sweet little tonk here?
Rammer, Binocs, and I think Optics - that last one is a bit unusual but I like to have as much vision as possible.
@@taugrim Thanks for that! Always looking to better my play ;)
Well played!
Also forcing them to focus on one of you because turrets dont spin that fast.
And slowing them down to give the rest of the team likelihood of winning their respective flanks.
It just sucks when you use this tactic against a stronger force, but the rest of the team dies anyway so you get flanked.
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Folks if you watch this man work, you can learn and become much better!! Thank you Taugrim!!
That explains why I saw in T6 on the red team platooned. NGL you were effective at being where ever I thought I should be. :( That said nice points and teach your early and right!
I always enjoy your gameplay and commentary. Would love the opportunity to platoon with you one day, unfortunately I'm a console player. I've invested to much time & money to switch to PC now. GG mate
The value of team work. Great low tier game to show us the value of positioning. What a seal clubber!
What does unicum actually mean ?
The easiest counter against a full-pinch low-tank count is still to yolo quickly with the number advantage. The enemies going in between your platoon one by one spelled their demise.
You're 100% correct.
OK I need to get a Taugrim in my head keeping me right :)
Well played.
My opinion, the enemy team, especially the T1 Heavy, badly misplayed that. They had the numbers, but choose to move one by one. If the T1 Heavy uses the W key and pulls his team along with him, they have a good chance of winning by strength of numbers (even if they are in a cross-fire). Not detracting from your play, but trying to analyze the other side, as well. (wrote this before end of video, where you mention this :-)
o7
In pubs, people are unwilling to push because they're afraid no one else will go with them.
In theory you're correct, but as Taugrim says you can't be sure whether your allies will follow through or not. Plus, enemy also can't know for sure how many tanks are laying in ambush, which complicates the risk
Actually pressing F7 often helps to see whether your team wants to commit with you or not, which is why the recent loss of F5/F6 is one of the stupidest thing that WG did for no reason
This mm is unheard of on EU
Awesome video as usual. Generally speaking, what are your thoughts on the M10 RBFM? I rarely play mine.
Basically a Wolverine or T67 with slightly better stats
T67 is far more mobile. The M10 is a solid tank.
slow in comparance to the Wolverine, else practically the same, good DPM, very good camo, good view range, no armour, low hp - so hide and spot and hit hard. If you get seen you die.
2nd? Not good enough
Always love your videos mate!
Edit: is it possible that some day you could platoon with me at a set time and teach me a few things? Or point out flaws? I platooned with you once but then my internet went down IGN is Plays_For_Free1. If not I get it but if so thanks!
Been getting asked this a lot, so I added a FAQ:
taugrim.com/2015/02/19/road-to-unicum-guide-videos-for-world-of-tanks/#private-coaching
It's not that I don't want to help, but it doesn't scale (lots of you, one of me), it's work for me and I already have a full-time job, and most people aren't willing to pay any kind of meaningful rate to compensate me for my time.
@@taugrim No problem mate! Makes total sense, you have a great day!
Thanks for understanding 😀