IL2 free tanks compared to the paid version in Tank Crew

[LachenKrieg]

The last patch 4.505 saw some much needed updates to the free tanks in IL2, but did it do enough? Some here have suggested that the free tanks in IL2 do little to help improve public opinion of the Tank Crew module, and others have pointed out that more feature rich versions are needed to help attract people to the ground vehicles side of the game in IL2.

 

While there are many differences in detail and function between the two, the linked video looks at the most obvious differences between the free German tank and its comparable paid version. If the intention is to use the free tanks as a way to increase interest and get people to participate in the ground war, then the question is whether or not the free tanks live up to that task?

 

One of the biggest outstanding issues with the free tanks is the apparent bug in the damage model that has already been reported by @SCG_judgedeath3. Personally, I would also like to see more skins available for the free tanks and an improved damage model to allow the ability to make field repairs.

 

One thing I thought could be taken from the free tanks and added to the paid versions in Tank Crew is damaged running gear. The current damage model in the free tanks does not include the ability to make repairs. When a track gets cut on the Pz III L, the graphic representation shows the running gear completely destroyed. This could be a cool feature to add to the damage model of the paid tanks in Tank Crew if the ability to call for field recovery/service is considered.

 

comparison of the Russian vehicles to follow.

 

 

 

IL2's free version of the T34.

 

 

Edited February 20, 2021 by LachenKrieg

[Jason_Williams]

This is not a useful poll. We all know the answer. If I can improve the free tanks to the same level of TC tanks I will. Right now, I cannot. I have always wanted to, but the cost involved are currently prohibitive for such "free" content.

 

Jason