Multi-Turreted System: Missed Feature or Bad Idea?
World of Tanks is still a popular online game and features hundreds of tanks from different nations, each with its own characteristics and abilities. However, one feature that is missing from the game is the multi turreted system, which allows a tank to have more than one turret with different weapons.
Multi turreted tanks: the concept
Multi turreted tanks were a concept that emerged in the early days of tank development, especially during World War I and the interwar period. The idea was to give a tank more firepower and flexibility by mounting multiple guns on separate turrets, which could rotate and aim independently. Some examples of multi turreted tanks are the British Vickers A1E1 Independent, the Soviet T-35, and the French Char 2C.
However, multi turreted tanks also had many drawbacks, which led to their demise in the later stages of World War II.
Some of the problems were:
- Increased complexity and cost: Multi turreted tanks required more crew members, more mechanical parts, more ammunition, and more maintenance. They were also more expensive and difficult to produce than single turreted tanks.
- Reduced mobility and armor: Multi turreted tanks tended to be large and heavy, which reduced their speed and maneuverability. They also had less armor protection, as the turrets created weak spots and increased the silhouette of the tank.
- Ineffective firepower and coordination: Multi turreted tanks often had low-velocity guns that were ineffective against enemy armor. They also had poor coordination and communication between the turrets, which resulted in confusion and wasted shots.
Therefore, multi turreted tanks were gradually replaced by single turreted tanks with more powerful and accurate guns, such as the German Tiger and Panther, the Soviet T-34 and IS, and the American Sherman and Pershing.
So, would multi turreted tanks be a good addition to World of Tanks?
The answer isn’t clear-cut, as there are both pros and cons to consider. On the one hand, multi turreted tanks could offer more variety and fun to the game, as they could have different play styles and strategies. For example, a multi turreted tank could use its secondary guns to track or harass enemies, while using its main gun to deal damage. A multi turreted tank could also switch between different targets and angles, depending on the situation.
On the other hand, multi turreted tanks could also pose many challenges and problems to the game, such as:
- Balance and fairness: Multi turreted tanks could be either overpowered or underpowered, depending on how they are implemented. If they have too much firepower and durability, they could dominate the battlefield and make other tanks obsolete. If they have too little firepower and durability, they could be useless and frustrating to play. Finding the right balance between the advantages and disadvantages of multi turreted tanks could be very difficult and controversial.
- Gameplay and interface: Multi turreted tanks could also complicate the gameplay and interface of the game, as they would require new mechanics and controls. For example, how would a player switch between different turrets and guns? How would a player aim and fire multiple guns at the same time or separately? How would a player coordinate and communicate with other turrets and tanks? These questions would need to be answered and tested before introducing multi turreted tanks to the game.
- Historical and realistic: Multi turreted tanks could also clash with the historical and realistic aspects of the game, as they were mostly obsolete and ineffective in real life. Adding multi turreted tanks to the game could break the immersion and authenticity of the game, and alienate some players who prefer a more realistic and historical experience.
Conclusions
In conclusion, multi turreted system in World of Tanks is a feature that has both potential and pitfalls. It could be a fun and interesting addition to the game, or it could be a bad and unnecessary idea. Ultimately, it depends on how the developers and the players view and implement it. What do you think? Would you like to see multi turreted tanks in World of Tanks? Let me know in the comments below.
