

Is-6 should be level IX not VIII
#1 Posted 21 November 2014 - 11:57 AM
#2 Posted 21 November 2014 - 11:58 AM
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#3 Posted 21 November 2014 - 12:14 PM
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#4 Posted 21 November 2014 - 12:18 PM
churchlemon, on 21 November 2014 - 05:57 AM, said:
Armor on the IS-6 is strong because it is a heavy tank. It is no less strong than the IS-3 at the same tier. It isn't Tier IX because it has a mediocre gun that does okay against Tier IX's, but would bounce every single Tier X tank except maybe a Patton. If it got into Tier X battles, no-one would ever buy the IS-6, therefore money loss to WG.
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#5 Posted 21 November 2014 - 12:21 PM
#7 Posted 21 November 2014 - 12:37 PM
Spinee, on 21 November 2014 - 11:58 AM, said:
This.
Just hit the upper rim of turret or the flat spot on top of their turret, If they are away from you they have to stop for 2 seconds static in order to aim for you so you shoot their top part. Easy penetration trust me on that. Also try to keep them away so you don't give them the luxury of utilizing their best characteristics. Of course, if that IS6 driver is WOT VET then just do your best against him.
#8 Posted 21 November 2014 - 12:38 PM
jtemple507, on 21 November 2014 - 07:18 AM, said:
Armor on the IS-6 is strong because it is a heavy tank. It is no less strong than the IS-3 at the same tier. It isn't Tier IX because it has a mediocre gun that does okay against Tier IX's, but would bounce every single Tier X tank except maybe a Patton. If it got into Tier X battles, no-one would ever buy the IS-6, therefore money loss to WG.
IS-6 is overall harder to penetrate than the IS-3. I agree that it would not belong at tier 9, however.
#9 Posted 21 November 2014 - 12:48 PM
churchlemon, on 21 November 2014 - 11:57 AM, said:
not true, my KV-5 pen the IS-6 rather easily in a brawl. The IS6 has weak spots, you just need to know how your tank can get to them. In a brawl the KV-5 beats up on the IS-6 rather easily and the KV-5 has somewhat low pen. The is -6 is not as strong as it seems.
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#10 Posted 21 November 2014 - 01:33 PM
chrisliddle, on 21 November 2014 - 12:48 PM, said:
not true, my KV-5 pen the IS-6 rather easily in a brawl. The IS6 has weak spots, you just need to know how your tank can get to them. In a brawl the KV-5 beats up on the IS-6 rather easily and the KV-5 has somewhat low pen. The is -6 is not as strong as it seems.
Well your KV-5 also looks downwards on the IS-6 so the slope is effectively neutralized.
i dont like the IS-6 much as a brawler anyway. More of an aggressive mid range fighter and for the exact same reason i just stated. It is so low that alot of things can shoot down on that "flat" plate, then ther is the hatch weakspot that plagues my other favorite tank the ST-I to worry about. All of these flaws are negated at mid range combat where your miniscule weak points will be a pain for the enemy to snipe at. Despite the fact this tank has great armor does not kean it should be played like it. Its a flanker like my beloved IS-8 down to having near the same ROF.
On topic: this thing should never be tier 9. 175 pen cant even go throuh the maus' side armor and you will have troubles shooting the rear even
#11 Posted 21 November 2014 - 01:43 PM
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#13 Posted 21 November 2014 - 02:06 PM
donniedon13, on 21 November 2014 - 01:33 PM, said:
Well your KV-5 also looks downwards on the IS-6 so the slope is effectively neutralized.
i dont like the IS-6 much as a brawler anyway. More of an aggressive mid range fighter and for the exact same reason i just stated. It is so low that alot of things can shoot down on that "flat" plate, then ther is the hatch weakspot that plagues my other favorite tank the ST-I to worry about. All of these flaws are negated at mid range combat where your miniscule weak points will be a pain for the enemy to snipe at. Despite the fact this tank has great armor does not kean it should be played like it. Its a flanker like my beloved IS-8 down to having near the same ROF.
On topic: this thing should never be tier 9. 175 pen cant even go throuh the maus' side armor and you will have troubles shooting the rear even
There is more to the weekness of the IS-6 besides the hatch and shooting down at the front plate, that at mid range can be hit.
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#17 Posted 21 November 2014 - 05:23 PM
churchlemon, on 21 November 2014 - 11:57 AM, said:
it's tier not level this just annoys me please oh please read the forums it bugs me when someone says level instead of tier because reasons.

#18 Posted 21 November 2014 - 05:29 PM
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#19 Posted 21 November 2014 - 05:30 PM
GenClint10, on 21 November 2014 - 12:23 PM, said:
it's tier not level this just annoys me please oh please read the forums it bugs me when someone says level instead of tier because reasons.
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#20 Posted 21 November 2014 - 05:49 PM
GenClint10, on 21 November 2014 - 10:23 AM, said:
it's tier not level this just annoys me please oh please read the forums it bugs me when someone says level instead of tier because reasons.
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