>>29934367
> Talk Tanks

We really should enjoy Shore Leave tomorrow, give ourselves a bit of a reward.

>>29934367
>Talk tanks
>Pet the Kitten

>>29934367
>>29934394
>Pet the Kitten

>>29934367
> Talk Tanks

>>29934367
>> Call Someone (Darjeeling)

>>29934367

>Talk Tanks

>>29934367
>> Talk Tanks

>>29934367
>Talk tanks
>Pet the Kitten

>>29934367
> Pet the Kitten
> Converse Casually
> Call Someone (Darjeeling)
Ahem. Team Callsign: Jackdaw.

Ask what the rest of the crew thinks, run it by Darjeeling too.
And change the callsign for the Freshmen if time and creativity permits it.

>>29934367
> PET THE KITTEN

> Talk Tanks
> Pet the Kitten

You wrap your arm around Kitten and then softly pet her hair. She flutters her eyes open for a second, then closes them. She scoots closer, nestling into you for comfort. You sigh happily. “So girls. I do have to say, it was a tough game. Those cruisers were really something.”

Nancy nods. “We went into the town where their advantage in speed was neutralized. They were still great at closer quarters though. If they managed to draw us out into the fields, we would’ve been toast for sure.”

“Well,” says Lisa. “Today our Hellcat should be finished. Definitely a lot faster than anything they can put out.”

Nancy smiles. “Oh yes, the Hellcat! One of the fastest road speeds ever, even modern tanks have trouble keeping up with it!” She says, “Funny story. It took years to try and convince the ITL to make the American Tank Destroyer line Tankery-legal. The compromise happened to be the M18 Hellcat (S) Conversion.”

Lisa says, “Yep. Maybe with some luck, we’ll find ourselves a Wolverine or a Slugger on the market.”

You feel the truck lift a little. You must already be on the loading elevator.

Lisa asks you, “So, Boss. Think we can pull that off again another five times this tournament?”

> Boast
> Neutral
> Polite

>>29934625
>Boast
Of course not. We're going to do better.

>>29934625
> Boast
We'll be better and won't get knocked out next time.

>>29934625

>Boast

We can try

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Goddamit you faggots. you were panicking all over the place and the Aces had to carry our sorry asses in the last half of the match, but at least we won.

>>29934713
Are you surprised that the Aces carried us? It was kind of expected.
It's not like the rest of us have much experience.

> Boast

You nod. “Of course. Hell, we’ll do even better. We won’t get knocked out at the last second and then have to get our asses saved by our more experienced crew. We can definitely do it.”

Lisa nods at that, looking out the back. You suppose that’s as good as it’ll get.

Your truck is loaded back onto LGA along with the others. As it drives along the street, it’s mobbed by a lot of cheering students who chant your name and cheer for you. Mostly Naval Studies students again but you do spot General Studies here and there.

But what’s kind of worrying is the fact that they’ve got signs with their phone numbers on them with hearts around them. That’s a bit trying.

The Truck Driver looks back at you. “Uh, any place you want to go?”

> Dorms
> Tankery HQ
> Campus
> Other (Specify)

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>>29934769
Not really, was expected really, but we could have done with less panicking, can't really complain about the hotbloodedness of some of our teams since that's pretty much QM fiat, but we seriously need to git gud.

>>29934901
> Tankery HQ
PARTY!

>>29934901
>Dorms
Sleep off the panzer? Or a party? Or a private celebration?

>>29934901
>> Campus

I'm curious

>>29934901
> Tankery HQ

>>29934901
> Tankery HQ

...Ummmmmm.

>>29934901
> Tankery HQ
Maybe make a meal and a party?
Also, damn Trude, Doyou ever turnoff your swag?

>>29934901
> Tankery HQ

>>29934961
>I'm curious
Yeah, I kinda want to stick it up to Fredendall's face too, but our crews and tanks come first.

>>29934901
> Tankery HQ

>>29934901
> Tankery HQ

We really need to send a memo to the people that we're not gay.

>>29934911
>the hotbloodedness of some of our teams
Actually, it's a morale issue. It's noted on the mechanics file that high morale teams will frenzy in battle.
We need to lower morale and keep it at something like ~70%, until we completely the loyalty quests.

>>29935051
We'll get to them eventually

>>29934901
>>29934943
We're in France, right?
What's the drinking age here?

>>29935051
huh,guess we'll need to get to workong on those then, since powermanaging morale like that would make us look like douches

>>29935051
The beatings will continue until loyalty is granted

> Tankery HQ

Oh god they followed you

All the way to the Tankery HQ, those cheering students followed you to the Tankery HQ. Mind you, it wasn’t that far but still, they were persistent. As soon as you dismounted, they crowded around you, asking for dates, kisses, hugs, etcetera. You politely refuse all of them, but you do stick around to sign autographs, take pictures and such, etcetera.

It looks like you’ve finally done what you strove to be Freshmen year. Popular.

> REPUTATION UNLOCKED: POPULAR

Lisa disperses the rest of the students. “Right, right, get out of here. This is a Tankery-only affair. Go on, get.” All your crews dismount from their trucks, chattering excitedly.

The only thing this warehouse is really missing are your tanks. It’s empty save for the chassis of that Ultra-Sherman and the M18 Hellcat (S)

You yawn a bit. “So, shall we have dinner then?” you say.

> Make some dinner
> Talk to your Crew
> Talk to a Crew (Specify)
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> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29935111
>>29935150
Just remember when you're whipping them and working them over time to deflate their spirits a little: it's for the school.

We need them to be dependable in battle. If that means keeping them just a little depressed, then so be it.

>>29935196
> Make some dinner

Schteel, I don't see the Hellcat on the Shop list.

>>29935093
> France has no explicitly stated consumption age,[65] but selling alcohol to a minor (under 18) is illegal[66] and can be fined 7500 euros.[65] This age was raised from 16 to 18 in 2009.[67] Supplying minors with alcohol that results in intoxication is forbidden.[68]

>>29935196
>Make some dinner
Let's make something really complicated and French

>>29935213
Yeah, my mistake. I'll update it tomorrow morning however.

>>29935196
> Make some dinner

That election is going to be a fucking snap now.

>>29935196
>Make some dinner
Celebratory foodstuffs!

>>29935196
>Make some dinner
GUYS, WE LEARNED TO COOK. TRUST US.

>>29935196
> Call Someone (Darjeeling)
I'm not giving up.

>>29935196
> Make some dinner

Kind of want to convert something, lack of funds will put us close to the red

>>29935196
> Make some dinner
COOK EVERYTHING

>>29935196
>Make some Dinner
This'll hopefully help in the upcoming elections

> Call Someone (Darjeeling)
Multi-tasking ahoy!

>>29935297
>>29935196


This, we can make her buy cookies for the girl scouts.

Also maybe with our popularity we can help the girl scouts and the sewing club be popular

>>29935196
> REPUTATION UNLOCKED: POPULAR

....so any possibility of recruiting a fangirl team?

>>29935381
Why would you want a team of fangirls who want Trudy's V?

> Make some dinner

You take off your jacket and roll up your sleeves to get on cooking. Nancy directs you on making a nice lobster dinner.

“Where’d you get Lobsters?” you ask.

Nancy says, “You can get a lot of things on Shore Leave, President.” She directs you on how to humanely put the lobsters down, then boil them in water. After wards, you work on separating the shit from the sack-

Yoooo wait a second. “Hold on,” you ask. “What is it that?”

Nancy pulls a bit more poop from the sack. “Feces. It’s where the lobster keeps it.”

… hold on. “Wait. My dad makes lobsters for dinner sometimes, he never takes that-“ You gag. “Oh god, I’ve eaten-“

Nancy giggles. “It’s not-“

“Ugh…” You hold your stomach. “Dad… why!?”

Your cellphone rings.

“Darjeeling”

> Answer
> Don’t Answer

>>29935196
> Make some dinner

And for the next day or three, if we have time between taking care of Loyalty Subquests, can we visit the Animation Club to incorporate some of the highlight reels from our match into what they are making?

>>29935381
Hell no, that could go wrong in several different ways

>>29935403
It'll be like otakus making anime

>>29935435
>answer

>>29935435
>Answer
We should go on a coffee date with her sometime

>>29935435

>Answer

>>29935435
> Answer
"Hey what's your opinion on lobster."

>>29935435
>> Answer

I sometimes eat that with clams, it's not so bad

>>29935435
> Answer

>>29935435
> Answer

Man, if it was Darjeeling in this match, we'd be swimming in tea for the next month or so.
Why are they so much better than William Adams?

>>29935510
We must sell cookies to her.

> Answer

“Hello?”

“Ah, Pool-san. It’s nice to hear from you. Congratulations on your victory against our sister school.”

“Oh yeah. It was a hell of a thing, Darjeeling. But we pulled it out. Right now, we’re working our celebratory dinner, lobster with some nice salads and other stuff.”

“That’s very nice, Pool-san. We are glad to hear you celebrate your victory. “

“Hey, wasn’t it you that said… something about me not winning? Well look at me now!”

“Well, Robert Heinlein said, Always take sides! You will sometimes be wrong but the man who refuses to take sides must always be wrong.”

“Well, I suppose that makes sense, Darjeeling.”

“Also, I bought quite a number of those Girl Scout biscuits. They’re quite good.”

“Yeah they-… biscuits?”

“Yes. Biscuits.”

“… they’re cookies.”

“… they’re biscuits.”

You roll your eyes. “Aren’t you Japanese?”

“Anyway, Pool-san. It was very nice to talking with you. Again, congratulations on your victory. I look forward to hearing from you.”

“Yeah, and hey. Jackdaw’s become a little eagle you hear?”

“Of course.”

You hang up.

> Have dinner
> Talk to your Crew
> Talk to a Crew (Specify)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29935669
>Have dinner
Delicious non-feces lobster

>>29935669
> Call Someone (Kay)

Time for Best Garupan. Also need to arrange that match.

>>29935669
> Call Someone (Kay)
Ameriboos are better than Britaboos.

>>29935669
>> Have dinner
Quick question, I've been doing some research on the Stuart and the Scott and i was wondering which was the more effective gun?

The 37mm or the short barrel 75mm?

Thank you, Schteel.

>>29935669
> Have dinner

>>29935669
> Talk to your Crew (Clio)
See how they think about their first battle
also, FUCK YEAH JACKDAW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzLADnLsNRs

>>29935669
> Call Someone (Kay)

>>29935669
> Call Someone (Kay)

>>29935669
>> Call Someone (Kay)

>>29935728
I know you guys want to talk to Kay but can't we set up a practice match later? Not sure that's good.

> Call Someone (Kay)

The Tankery HQ has come complete with a nice messhall where you and Nancy begin distributing dishes of lobster to everyone. Every starts eating eagerly, happy to get some nourishment after their long day of battling.

You sit down next to Kitten and decide to call up Kay.

“Ah! Gertrude! Lovely to hear to be hearing from you!”

“Yeah, you too, Kay. What’s going on with you?”

“Not much, not much. Just sorting out some Tankery stuff here and there. Kind of boring around here. Admittedly, I did expect to get a bit further in the tournament, but hey, beggars can’t be choosers. You know?”

“Of course.”

“Actually, I had an idea. How’s about you and our team have a friendly little flag battle. I’m free at around the 19th or so but whenever you want to schedule it is fine by me, I can make room. Sound good?”

> SOUND GOOD?
> Y/N
> Reschedule
> Other

>>29935894

The match is going to take a while to happen anyway, might as well get working on it now.

>>29935910

>Y

>>29935910
>Y
>But we have to see where the ship is going first

>>29935910
>> Reschedule
Consult with Nancy

Do we have anything we need to do?

if no, then let's do it

>>29935910
> Y

Sounds good.

>>29935910
Hmm, just after the play and when Dubois leaves.

>Y
But check on which port the two schoolships will likely meet.

>>29935669
> Y

>>29935910
> Y

>>29935910
> Reschedule

Consult your schedule first since we will get the t-34 back by that time and rifle team needs to adjust

>>29935991

I completely forgot about that.

This.

>>29935910
> Reschedule

I want to have the Ultra Sherman turned to a MA3 to show to her before we meet

>>29935991

Oh shit, this.

Need to get a better tank first for the rifle team.

>>29935910
> Reschedule

We need a better tank for the poor Rifle team.

That match was fucking intense. I really hope the next few won't be like that

>>29936104
I feel sad for the Chi-ha.....

>>29936077
>>29936104
We got a Hellcat.

>>29936110
Only way that's gonna happen is if we face Anzio or something.

>>29935910
> Reschedule

>>29936117
It shouldn't have been such a terrible tank in the first place then.

> Y

“It does, Kay. I suppose my teams could use more experience.”

“Groovy! I’ll make the necessary arrangements. Don’t worry about having to land your ship anywhere, I’ll arrange for transport.”

“You can do that?”

“It’s Saunders, we have money coming out of our asses! Anyway, let me know if you want to reschedule later, don’t want to impose after all, ciao!”

“See you, Kay.”

You hang up and then dig into your lobster. Tastes great, not just because it’s Nancy, but because it’s your cooking. That and because it doesn’t have lobster shit in it.

> Talk to your Crew
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> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29936132

We should try going against Anzio, just for laughs.

Or heck, even Chi-ha-tan or whatever that Japanese school was called.

>>29935910
> Other
we need to check our calander to make sure it's clear first.

>>29936138
> Consult the Shop
Thank Mr. Mishka for the work he did on the tanks.

>>29936170

Sure, why not?

The man works hard, though he gets paid really well in return.

>>29936137
It didn't even have a chance to prove itself, the 120mm suck but it's conversion might have been better.

I know a lot of people disagree on me with this but still can't help but feel this way.

>>29936138
> Talk to a Crew (Specify)
Octivia, remember our dream, and tell her anout monday

>>29936138
>> Call Someone (Eugene)
I just remembered, he's our friend too, right? And Ace? I think it's rude to forget about them.

>>29936138
> Call Someone (Eugene)

>>29936208
Fair point anon.

>>29936117
The T-34-85 is a solid tank, if not overly exceptional. The rifles should be fine with that.
Also, we should start snagging more crews now

>>29936138
> Call Someone (Eugene)

>>29936138
> Call Someone (Eugene)

We can call Ace next.

>>29936220
I know and the Rifle team deserves it (also I thought we got them the t-34-76?)

and we should, it's just that I hope that the Chi-ha will find a crew that will appreciate it.

>>29936220
Eh, I think Freshman loyalty quest takes priority. There will always be crews to recruit and I'd be surprised if some of them didn't approach us after today.

>>29936220

I dunno, it's pretty nicely armored, the T-34 had some pretty heavy armor by the later stages of the war. That gun isn't anything to sneeze at either.

>>29936270

I'm thinking we put the rifles in the Hellcat instead.

>>29936270
Oh yeah, we did get them the -76, but we can improve that to the -85 relatively cheaply and to make up for nabbing their tank in the first place

>>29936320

To be perfectly honest I'd prefer the T-34.

I think the Poles would do better in the Hellcat, consider its ridiculous speed.

>>29936285
I'd prefer to get crews as early as possible to maximize their training time

>>29936354
Can't we just find a new team?

Yes, I know we can only have 10 tanks next match but the Poles like their tank.

>>29936354
I think they like their Stuart. If they say otherwise let's not change it.

Though I kind of want to turn it into a m8 scott, though I'm not sure if the short barrel 75mm is better then the 37mm?

>>29936354

Alright then who gets the Panzer?

We put money into it, it'd be a waste to let it out to pasture

>>29936320
If they like it I'm in support of this idea. Giving the T-76 to a new crew doesn't sound so bad. Hell, we could just hand it to Theater Tech, seeing as we'll get both the tank and crew at the same time.

>>29936354

You're contradicting yourself anon. Hellcat or t-34?

>>29936394
Someone will eventually show up we already have prospects

>>29936386
>>29936391

We can always ask, and we'll lose nothing because of our perk.

The Hellcat is an upgrade in pretty much every way that matters, plus they're more experienced than some other newbie we pull off the streets.

>>29936394
Theatre Tech, I'm guessing. We simultaneously finish the play, free up the T-34, and get a crew that Octavia is already familiar with.

>>29936407
I'm an idiot. Thought you were still talking bout the rifles

>>29936419
I rather not waste CP, if we can help it.

>>29936407
T-34 for the Rifles, and the Hellcat for the Poles.

> Call Someone (Eugene)

“Hey, Eugene!”

“Gertrude! I was about to call you myself. Me and Ace wanted to tell you congrats on your match.”

“Thanks, Eugene. I imagine you two are doing well?”

“Very well indeed. Heinlein actually beat out their first opponent yesterday, Joan of Arc I think it was. The Round of 64 is pretty much coming to an end, looks like the Round of 32 is beginning.”

“Yeah, can hardly believe it myself, uh hold on, let me put you speakerphone.” You put the cellphone on speaker then tap Kitten on the shoulder. “Kitten, say something nice.”

Kitten smirks, “Something nice. Hello, Eugene!”

Eugene says, “Kitten, so good to hear from you! Honestly, I wouldn’t have imagined you doing Tankery.”

Kitten says, “Well, you know. Gertrude needed me, so I answered. Yeah?”

“Of course, let me put Ace on actually.” There’s a brief pause.

Then Ace answers. “Hey y’all! Just want to say congrats!”

“Thanks, Ace,” you say. “Congrats on your match too.”

“Yep, can’t wait for our next team up. Round of 32’s going to really be something! Hell, if we face each other again, Gertrude, rest assured. Match won’t be as close as it was last time, you hear?”

You nod. “I hear you.”

“Yeah, anyway, me and Eugene oughta head out.”

Eugene says, “Yeah, it was nice talking to you, Gertrude.”

“See you two.”

> Finish Dinner and Head Home
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>>29936441

Dude, it's only 5 CP, we have SHITTONS of that. Easily worth a better tank.

>>29936448

> Call Someone (Murphy)

>>29936448
Find a TV and put it on to hear about us.

>>29936448
> Talk to a Crew (Specify)

Tell Octivia about the dream,

>>29936472
Seconding. Let's stroke that ego

>>29936472
Eh, sure.

We never got an outside perspective on how the match went, so this'll be something.

>>29936448
>>29936479
Might as well tell her we won't be able to join in practice

>>29936472
We can also see who's won in their matches.

>>29936472
This.

>>29936448
>Talk to Octavia

About practice and the direction of the play

>>29936472

This is going to be good.

So what shall we do about our PR now that we are POPULAR?

You know, we could cut down the amount of people trying to kiss us/date us if we entered into a fake relationship with Kitten.

>>29936638
Take in sponsorships? Get new crews?

>>29936675
Recruitment drive is a go!

>>29936666
Why not a real relationship, huh?

>>29936638
Help win the Reelection

Help Make the Girl Scouts Popular

Help The Sewing Club become known again.

> Other

Ramirez brings in a TV on your request. You tune into the ESPN where a bunch of analysts are speaking about Tankery.

“… so with today’s surprise victory from Lafayette Girls Academy, the round of 64 is coming to a close.” Yes, a mention in dispatches. How about that. “We now have a good 32 teams, all of them pretty solid.”

The other analysts nods. “That’s right. Like you said, we have LGA. We got Heinlein and Walter Christie. In fact, a lot of the American schools didn’t make it, but there’s a lot less Japanese schools then I realized. We have Chi-Ha-Tan of course, we have Black Forest Peak, Ooarai Girls Academy as well, Pravda, Saint Gloriana, Anzio, etcetera. We also have European teams like Konigsberg Academy, Charlemagne, Koshkin, Kursk Girls Boarding school. Those are the teams which are actually currently looking to win their next matches.”

“Indeed, Kursk Girls is actually looking to be the favorite to make it to the finals now instead of William Adams, and I don’t blame them. What Kursk does is a solid, textbook, doctrine that is flexible.”

“Speaking of flexibility, how would you rate the WA vs. LGA match today?”

“Completely unbelievable. By all rights LGA should have been knocked out many times, but WA made a lot of mistakes in that match which LGA seemed to have capitalized on whether they know it or not. For example, trying to force a fight in an urban environment in which neither side had the advantage. Secondly, allowing them to cross the bridge. It was a total hoohah!”

Lisa scoffs. “Bah, sports analysts. What do they know?”

> Boast
> Neutral
> Polite
> Watch attentively
> Other

>>29936666
That could go very wrong

>>29936638
Ride the PR wave to win the student elections, get sponsorships, the works.

>>29936666
Not a good idea, not even quads will make it a good idea

>>29936666
Never noticed all those 6's...

>>29936675
I was thinking that we could deal with some of the school's problems.

>>29936638
Become a school celebrity and sick our rabid fans on Freddy when she's being a bitch.
But seriously, with enough support we can overthrow Fredendal.

>>29936698
> Watch attentively

>>29936698
> Watch attentively

GIVE ME MOAR

>>29936698
>Boast
>Keep watching

>>29936638
Milk it for all its worth when the re-election period happens.
Use it as leverage when processing the club applications for the Sewing and Aviation Studies (Skycraft) Club.
Become talent manager for the Freshmen band.

>>29936698
> Watch attentively

>>29936698
> Watch attentively

>>29936724
We're never going to overthrow Fredendal, because her parents are currently bankrolling Lafayette.

>>29936698
>> Watch attentively

Take notes

>>29936724
We must become the queen of the school.

General question: whe are we going to reveal the school will close if we lose to the team? They deserve to know

>>29936327
Actually it's expensive look at the shop anon, it's better if we gave them the 57mm if we get around to it

>>29936781
Near the finals or so,like in the show?

>>29936781
After preferably, it's way too early

or at least until we complete most of the loyalty quest

>>29936809

The 85 is better, and I don't feel like spending money on an upgrade we're going to ditch later anyway. Remember, not only are we paying for a new gun, we're also getting much better armor out of the deal.

>>29936755
So long as she doesn't want the student body to turn on her, her hands would be tied how she could fuck with us. Her public image is very important, and if somebody on much higher standing calls her out it would be a total disaster. We could feasibly rule the school, seriously.

>>29936698
> Watch attentively

>>29936849
true, but it is a big jump, just saying we don't have to go for the biggest upgrade all the time. especially on a budget.

Also no one answered my question

Which is better a short barrel 75mm or a 37mm?

>>29936910
>and I don't feel like spending money on an upgrade we're going to ditch later anyway

I haven't forgotten we're on a budget either anon.

>>29936910
The rifles deserve that uphrade after what we did to them, and it is a really big upgrade for a fairly low price relative to the other options avaliable

>>29936910
Neither are particularly good for fighting late-war tanks, though at close range both have a chance to kill or disable most vehicles. The Stuart is primarily a scout, in any case, so spending money for an at-best marginal improvement in firepower is a waste of resources.

>>29936910

>short barrel 75mm or a 37mm

what models?

Its like asking whats better, a 76mm or a 17pdr (which is also a 76mm)? Two completely seperate guns, but differing muzzle velocity and penetration.

>>29936927
Oh okay, sorry about that. I was just saying.

Our M4 is a good example, we upgraded but not it's highest potential (the easy 8) due to our limitations

> Watch attentively

“… now the thing that saved LGA was Cardiff not turning to cross the bridge and engage the flag tank. Mind you, an S35 would definitely run rings around a Challenger, speed not withstanding, but this is a well-respected Challenger ace. Instead, she remains in the town, where eventually she gets bogged down by the LGA girls.”

The other analyst says, “I can understand where you’re coming from. I think a lot of this stems from overconfidence on WA’s part. It’s understandable of course considering LGA’s a pretty newbie team, but when you look at their match with Heinlein. Goodness, their match with Heinlein was very close considering what they had at the time.”

“I agree, I agree with that. Hubris tends to defeat no one but yourself. If WA had approached this more cautiously instead of just going in and brawling in the streets of Saint Sauveur, things would definitely be a lot more different. If they had perhaps drawn LGA out into the open or at least attempted a serious bridge crossing, they might’ve had it.”

You finish off your dinner. Informative commentary is the best kind of commentary most days and today really isn’t anything different. You yawn a little. You check the time. 7 O’Clock. Already? Where’d the time go?

> Head Home
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>>29936999

That's because the option isn't even there, and at least our current machine has a good gun.

>>29937001
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
William Adams

>>29937001
> Read a Book (Where's Waldo)
Let's get started on it.

>>29937070
> Talk to your Crew

Already mined out anon.

>>29936989
Well I will normally agree but they have the same speed so I don't see any problem in changing it.

If we can get it cheap, I suggest we do if it's expensive hen forget I said anything.
>>29936991

According to what I have found it was a short barrel m2 or m3 75mm,

the other is a 37mm m6

>>29937001
> Talk to your Crew

>>29937090
It doesn't matter because neither are particularly useful. We're better off ditching the machine altogether and giving the Poles the Hellcat, the Stuart chassis has reached the end of its potential.

>>29937001
>Talk to Octavia about Monday and the direction of the play

>>29937001
> Talk to your Crew

>>29936724
Perhaps we could even convince her parents to keep funding the school.
Even if we don't win the tourney, we might at least make a good enough showing that the school isn't a dead cause.

>>29937001
>Talk to Octavia about Monday and the direction of the play

>>29937116
Well if they come to us about it then I won't mind.

I rather not force and use the perk on them

>>29937001
>>Talk to Octavia about Monday and the direction of the play

>>29937001
>Talk to Octavia about Monday and the direction of the play

>>29937001
> Talk to a Crew (Sewing Club and Aviators; have their club applications ready by tomorrow.)
Oh yeah, it was totally Frendy's fault. She erased the Sewing Club records since they were freshmen.

>(Octavia; Student Council meeting on Monday, not gonna be able to attend the play practice.)

>>29937187
THEY'RE NOT GOING TO CARE ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE PERK YOU DIPSHIT. WE ARE NOT USING FUCKING MIND CONTROL ON THEM.

No seriously, stop hiding behind that argument, because it's a shitty argument when the practical end result to their commitment to this is absolutely nothing changing, and they get a much better tank out of it.

>>29937233

Holy fucking shit dude. Calm.

I do agree that the pros outwiegh the cons on the whole Hellcat upgrade over the M5, but I'd aso rather it was voluntary.

>>29937233
Dude, I'm not saying your wrong, it is faster and has a better armament (not sure about armor)

but I also wish it was voluntary

>>29937274

I am getting absolutely fucking sick of people using that argument, because it's essentially resisting change for the sake resisting change no matter the detriment to our team.

> Talk to your Crew

You and Nancy start picking up plates as everyone begins packing up to go home. “So, Nancy. Think we got a shot at the next match?”

Nancy nods. “With you in charge, of course!”

“Actually, Kay called, I scheduled a friendly little practice match between us, if that’s alright.”

Lisa says, “Hey, any experience is good experience. Can’t wait to know when our next match will be.”

You nod. “Of course.” You hand off the stack of plates to Ramirez who drops them off into the kitchen. “Oh yeah, Ramirez.” She stops in front of you. “Would you mind telling Octavia I can’t make it Monday? I got some work with the Student Council.”

Octavia looks at you. “I’m standing next to you.” You flinch. “Don’t worry, I understand. Directing ain’t first priority for you after all. You got bigger fish to fry. But hey, the play’s this Friday.”

You nod. “Of course, Octavia. Wouldn’t dream of missing it.”

“Yeah that’s what our last director said. The only dreams she has now are ones of her mortal life.” You blink. She bursts into laughter. “Ahaha! But seriously, if you miss the play for some bullshit reason or fuck something up at the last minute, I will kill you.”

“Duly noted.”

Nancy says, “Speaking of which. What do you think’s going to go on in the meeting?”

Lisa says, “Probably just funding bullshit. We do only have around 5,000 Dollars in the Class Treasury actually.”

You nod. “Yeah, I’ll get to adding more when we come into more money later.”

“You better or Fairless will eat your soul,” says Lisa with all seriousness.

> Head Home
> Talk to your Crew
> Talk to a Crew (Specify)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29937274
>>29937297

Armor is not going to matter, and neither is the morale because of the perk. They're going to be convinced (quite rightly) that the change will be for the best.

>>29937319

To clarify, armor is not going to matter because the armor on the Stuart is thin enough that it might as well be made of paper. It's effectively useless.

>>29937300
>> Read a Book (Where's Waldo)

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>>29937298

No, it's not.

I'm agreeing with you, but I'm saying I'd rather (in a perfect world) that the team voluntarily ask for an upgrade rather than go 'hey, have a new tank'.

That's not resisting change, that's saying 'I would rather not fuck up'.

But hey, stay mad.

>>29937300
> Talk to a Crew (Clio)
See how theylike the Tonks

>>29937319

I get that. But they also named their tank, making me think there's some attachment to it.

I'm not saying no to an upgrade, and that's my point. I'm saying yes, but if at all possible, why not do it in a way that we can have our cake and eat it?

>>29937300
> Head Home

>>29937300
> Talk to a Crew (Everyone with a club)
Has any one else encountered any problems with club applications? Run them by me if so, I'll be pleading a couple (Sewing, Aviation) of cases to the Senior Council on Monday.

>>29937408
They can name their new tank the exact same thing

>>29937375

Yeah, and fuck up how? Because in the end it's really not going to matter.

Sure, I'd prefer that they'd accept it voluntarily, but people aren't always going to take initiative and go to ask for a new tank, especially if they fear that it's already planned for another team. For fuck's sake, at least ASK them to switch over.

>>29937352
The Stuart and the Hellcat serve two completely different roles. The Stuart is a scout tank while the Hellcat is a mobile reserve anti-tank gun. Of the two, we need a good scout a lot more than extra firepower, and the Poles are happy to serve in the Stuart. Their aggressive style is better suited to scouting than to waiting for the need to react against the enemy's moves, too.

>>29937300
>>29937416
This

>>29937430

The Hellcat is an exceptional flanker as well, I dare say their style is a lot more effective for flanking attacks than just scouting. And considering its ridiculous speed, I'd be surprised if it didn't do well as a scout as well.

>>29937300
>>29937416
This is a good point, also this will get Bearclaw to start on their application.

> Talk to a Crew (I dunno, somebody)

“Hey, if you girls have anything you need run by us student council girls, we’re right here.”

Marina says, “Yeah, we already sent our application in. It’s pending approval.”

You nod. “Groovy.”

Eleanor says, “We also sent in our application for the Sewing Club as well. Hopefully things go a bit smoother now that I remember.”

“They better,” you say. “Anyone else?” No one responds at that. “Alright then. You two, I’ll try and see what I can do. I’m no nepotist unfortunately so that means I have a bit of a trouble.”

Marina rolls her eyes. “Pfft. This ain’t nepotism. Anyway. See you, Gertrude. We’re going to head home from here.”

With that, your crews start separating, heading home for the night. You might as well too. You meet up with your crew outside of the Tankery HQ, then start on the walk home. Any place you want to crash for the night?

> Head to your dorm (Invite anyone?)
> Head to Kitten’s dorm (Invite anyone?)
> Head to a staffmember’s dorm (Invite anyone?)
> Other

>>29937468
The Hellcat is much larger than the Stuart, and sending out a heavy anti-tank asset to deliberately get shot at to reveal the enemy's location would be incredibly stupid. As for "flanking" the Hellcat is ultimately a mobile anti-tank gun; you rush it to a position the enemy has to approach. It does not have the armor to attack prepared enemy positions, which is the role the Sherman and other medium tanks are suited for.

I mean it's not like there was this giant series of combats where people worked out how to use the various tanks in senshado...

>>29937606
>Head to your dorm
With Kitten

>>29937606
>> Head to a staffmember’s dorm (Invite anyone?)

Let's see if Lisa managed to keep it clean

>>29937606
>> Head to a staffmember’s dorm (Invite anyone?)
Ramirez. Grill her to tell us her stories.

>>29937606
> Head to Kitten’s dorm

>>29937654
Second for Ramirez

>>29937649
Scouts aren't used to get shot at. This isn't WoT

>>29937606
> Head to your dorm (Invite crew)
Relax for the rest of the night. We already got dinner, and we just went through a heart pounding first match.
We deserve the break.

>>29937649
>The Hellcat is much larger than the Stuart
No it fucking isn't, it's only a meter longer. Any disadvantages that causes is ultimately rectified by its superior speed.

>and sending out a heavy anti-tank asset to deliberately get shot at to reveal the enemy's location would be incredibly stupid
We have ten crew spot, might as well put a tank that can pull off multiple roles there.

As for "flanking" the Hellcat is ultimately a mobile anti-tank gun; you rush it to a position the enemy has to approach. It does not have the armor to attack prepared enemy positions, which is the role the Sherman and other medium tanks are suited for.
Which is ultimately a lot more than the Stuart can do, especially since the Hellcat can get to positions to observe the enemy before the Stuart.

>>29937606
> Head to your dorm
with kitty if she wants.

>>29937606
>>29937654

let's do this.

Let's hear her talk more

> Head to a Staffmember’s dorm (Ramirez, invite crew)

You sit on the bed as Kitten begins undressing you from behind. First your jacket, then your blouse.

Lisa asks Ramirez, clad in some nice pajamas. “So, Ramirez. Got any cool stories?”

Ramirez sits at her desk, spinning around. “Not really.”

…

Nancy sits on the bed next to you, still in her uniform. “Oh? You must have some nice stories.”

“Well, I don’t consider myself a great storyteller.”

…

That’s getting a bit annoying. You let Kitten take off your blouse then unzip your miniskirt, which you kick off onto the ground. “Ah, Ramirez,” you say. “Don’t be such a stick in the mud. How about you tell us a story from when you and Lisa were roommates?”

Ramirez says, “I only have one story, and you probably wouldn’t be interested.”

> ARE YOU INTERESTED?
> Y/N
> Other

>>29937835
>Y
We rarely get to here you talk so yeah

>>29937835
>Y
tell us more!

>>29937835
>Other
Tell it or I'm getting naked and sitting on your pillow

Before shore leave ends, we need to buy wine for Ramirez and have her drink with everyone present.

>>29937835
> Y
At least she doesn't need to be hammered before telling this story.

>>29937835
>> Y
Go on.....

>>29937747
The profile of the Hellcat is significantly larger than that of the Stuart in every dimension, and the long 76mm gun sticks out a lot more than the Stuart's little 37mm. The Hellcat was not used as a scout, is not suitable as a scout, and we need a scout.

If you want to get the Hellcat into service so badly, then try to recruit a new crew. It would be useful, but not trying to fill a role it was never intended for and which puts it at a significantly higher risk of being knocked out before doing anything useful.

>>29937888
bad idea,

>>29937910
Then rotate the 76 over the engine deck

Not part of thsi debate but thought this might help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofhKeJzOHs

>>29937945
Which means when it runs into an enemy tank at close quarters, something scouts tend to do, it gets killed because the other tank gets off a shot before it can.

>>29937910
>The profile of the Hellcat is significantly larger than that of the Stuart in every dimension,
No it isn't.

>and the long 76mm gun sticks out a lot more than the Stuart's little 37mm
This is about the only thing I agree with you about.

>The Hellcat was not used as a scout, is not suitable as a scout, and we need a scout.
And do you have any citations that it's useless as a scout beyond your say-so?

>If you want to get the Hellcat into service so badly, then try to recruit a new crew.
Or we could give it to an experience and blooded crew.

Also, this site disagrees with your assertion that it wasn't used for flanking maneuvering

http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=250

Which makes goddamn sense considering its peed and the fact that the 76mm could not penetrate heavy german armor from the front.

>>29937964
I'm not even sure why this debate needs to be had. Giving the Hellcat to the Rifles and letting Theater Tech have the T-34 is the best option we have. We want a scout and we want the Hellcat, why not just cut out the Chi-Ha?

>>29938056

Because if we remove the Stuart from the equation, we can get the Panzer IV as well.

>>29937999
They must be pretty shit scouts if they run into an enemy tank in Close Quarters

>>29937999

Protip, we're not always going to be fighting urban combat, and in the open we're very likely to see them coming from afar, which means we can quickly skedaddle.

> Y

You smile and say, “As the good song goes!” You and Kitten lean in. “Tell me more, tell me more!” you both sing.

Ramirez rolls her eyes. “Fine.” She looks over at Lisa. “You okay with this?”

Lisa asks her, “Is this what I think it is?”

“Yes.”

Lisa sighs, frowning. “Go ahead. They might as well know.”

Ramirez nods then begins her tale. “So it was last year, yeah? Me and Lisa are roommates in the Freshmen dorm. Now, you all know about Lisa’s habit of lying things dirty.”

Lisa says, “Hey, I told you, I might need some of that.”

“Anyway,” says Ramirez. She takes a quick sip of her glass of milk. “So basically, our dorm ends up trashier than a trailer park mother. I mean, I’m up to my ankles in papers, pencils, and other garbage. And because Lisa doesn’t want o throw it out, that means I have to do it.”

Nancy asks her, “So what did you do?”

Ramirez says, “Simple. If you can’t beat them, join them.”

You blink. “So… you started hoarding trash too?”

“What happened was that eventually the trash got so bad that we started seeing cockroaches in our beds, spiders in mattresses, bedbugs in the closet. It got so bad that even the showers weren’t working properly-“

You gasp. “How?”

Lisa says, “Don’t ask.”

Ramirez continues. “Anyway, so the showers aren’t working. Basically, come December. We both smell like absolute shit. So it was then that Lisa said-”

Lisa said, “We need to clean this shit up.”

Ramirez nods. “So we did. Took us the better part of two months to get the dorm fully clean. But, I think the both of us learned a pretty good lesson from that.”

Kitten asks, “What’s that?”

“That if you surround yourself with shit, you’re going to smell like shit.”

…

You nod. “That’s deep.”

Ramirez shrugs. “Yeah. Whatever.”

…

> END DAY

>>29938100
Well, that's it for tonight good people. I've really got to stop with these two thread things. They're killing me. I hope you enjoyed today's battle however. I promise more in the future.

Follow at: https://twitter.com/AdBa19

Til next time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Dfn5fb4rw

>>29937835
>You sit on the bed as Kitten begins undressing you from behind.

JUST HAVE SEX ALREADY

>>29938119
The two threads let us do more in one day, I don't think it's that bad. Thanks for running, Schteel.

>>29938119
Bluegrass....

I guess, we have to do Freshman tommorow.

Thanks German

>>29938142

We can do that on sunday, we've earned a little leave.

>>29938119
Thanks a bunch for the extra thread Schteel, we appreciate you suffering for us.
See you next thread!

>>29938131
But that's gay.

>>29938194
And Trude isn't a lesbian.

>>29938119
Thanks for tackling a double thread session today, Schteel.

>>29938100
>“That if you surround yourself with shit, you’re going to smell like shit.”
That's what my football coach told us when he talked about the company we should keep in our social lives.

>>29938131
they should everyone else sees it

>>29938214

Wise man.

>>29938153
Tommorow's Sunday.

I kind of want to go to the musueum

>>29938201
>>29938194

Right about now the only thing gayer than Trude and Kitten would be technicolour winged unicorns shooting magical candy-flavoured rainbows out of their dicks.

>>29938230

Oops.

Ah whatever, I still want leave.

>>29938230
Actually ya, we haven't done much on leave here that we couldn't do on leave anywhere else. I'll vote for museum.
I also want to hang out with Needlepoint because it feels like we used to talk to them a lot more.

>>29938236
And even then not by much.

>>29937910

If it can hide to ambush, I'm confident it can hide to scout out.

The spots on our team are limited, so it's best to get tanks that are suited for a number of roles. The Stuart certainly wasn't any help in today's battle for example.

>>29938241
>>29938284

Because last minute preparations, and loyalty quest absorb a good amount of time.

I still want to do Freshman Loyalty quest, but I want to see the Musuem for possible sponsors or tanks.

Then again, I still want to see Perrine's chopshop but that dream will never come true

>>29938313
However, it was useful during the Ace fight, it's a matter of the situation

>>29938327

Really? The only thing I remember is the 37mm ineffectually bouncing off a Cromwell. And it could've done a LOT more if it was a Hellcat.

Quick question what will the Hellcat be interms of Tank Class?

If we were to put extra armor on it, would it be a light, or a medium?

>>29938346
I meant in our first practice match against Ace, in which we were able to lure her crew with the Stuart

>>29938353

Light, it's only got an inch of armor at most. Luckily, its speed and make up a LOT for its inadequate armor.

>>29938353

It's a tank destroyer, fast as hell and carries a big fuckin' stick.

http://m18hellcat.com/m18hellcat/Home.html

>>29938376
I know its a tank destroyer but if we were to put extra armor for example, what do we put on it.

>>29938367

I'm with Hellcat guy on this, I think the M18 would have done that job just as well, if not better.

>>29938367
Ah.

True enough I guess, but the Hellcat could've easily performed the same role (even better in fact, considering it's almost twice as fast as the Stuart with only slightly larger dimensions), had a better chance of surviving, and being able to contribute to the fight because of its significantly more powerful gun.

>>29938370
>its speed and

Sorry, meant to put "gun" at the end.

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>>29938131

>>29938419
LIES!

>>29938389
>>29938401
It's job was to lure not out run it, then again Ace might have caught up to it.

Eh, either way

>>29938386

I don't know, none of the historical pictures look like they really up-armored them much at all. A bit of primitive ERA/slat armor might be our only option.

>>29938426
It could've dodged a lot better, able to retreat should Janek have decided it was too hairy, and able to contribute to the resulting fight because of the better gun. Also, variable speeds is a thing.

My point still stands.

>>29938435
I meant in the shop, Applique armor if I recall the name, there's four type, light, medium, heavy, casemate

>>29938457

No idea, this is my first thread.

>>29938386
I'd REALLY rather not, because more armor means we're taking away the only real defensive measure the Hellcat's got, its insane speed.

60mph is bullshit yo.

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>>29938419
I dispute your statement

It would've been an interesting dynamic if the Stuart was paired with the Panzer IV or the Panther, luring opponents to within their gun sights.

Personally, I'd rather have the Sewing Club take the Stuart, have the Poles in the Hellcat, and the Rifles back in their T-34. Or ask the Poles how they feel about Russian tanks first.

The SOMUA just isn't gonna cut it in terms of specialized roles, so it's fine to bench it along with the Chi-Ha.
But alas, that suggestion probably isn't gonna happen that way.

So when will matches have a cap larger then 10 tanks? Do you guys think we'll ever reach a point that we can start seriously refining our lineup with a general strategy in mind rather then just using whatever good tanks fall in our laps and happen to be for sale?

>>29938464
We put it on all the other tanks we have (except the Chi-Ha)

let's ask Mr.Misksha if it will decrease the performance

>>29938499
It will, you're putting more weight on when you put more armor on

>>29938499
Putting weight on a tank increases the burden on the engine, this is basic physics.

And the Hellcat's armor might as well not be there for all the good it is, 25mm at it's thickest is absolutely pathetic. It's better off relying on its speed.

>>29938484

I don't think the Poles like Russain tanks either, They don't have good history with them.
>>29938498

Pretty sure that will be unliekly

>>29938498
This is assuming we'll ever have enough good tank to pick and choose.

Actually, with the number of heavies on our team, it might be good to go for a hammer and anvil approach.

>>29938516
>>29938518
Fair enough, then putting improved suspension and grouces are okay?

>>29938545

Yes, there is absolutely no reason why we shouldn't get those apart from extreme budget issues.

>>29938545
Won't make it faster, may make the ride smoother and keep the GP relatively the same

Should we invest in spaced armour for the Walter Christie match?

>>29938580
For what?

>>29938561
Their relatively inexpensive.

Also, I know a lot of people will disagree but how about upgunning the churchill to the 75mm, we maybe be able to turn it into a NAChurchill or a Churchill 7 (or was it 8) I don't remember?

Were they better then the Churchill we have now?

>>29938580

They did get the Panzer III Ausf. N didn't they?

Maybe, it's currently out of our price range.

>>29938580
Depends on the tank

>>29938592
I know, that's why I said extreme budget issues, the only reason I expect we're not getting them is if we have no money at all.

Also, getting the Churchill the 75mm isn't an "upgunning". The 6 pounder has better penetration, heck, the 2 pounder squeezebore has better penetration than that.

>>29938589
Panzer III Ausf. N, shoots HEAT shells.

>>29938641
But in exchange we get better armor, and upgrading it will be a fraction for what we do for a conversion

>>29938716
How significant.

And to clarify my position, I'm not opposed to getting the Mk. VII, just that it's not high on my list of priorities. Once we've got another 17 pounder for the Sentinel, then we could use our spare 6 pounder to upgun it.

>>29938753
>How significant.

Sorry, "How significant is the upgrade? To what degree?"

>>29938753
We have an extra 75mm, we can just use that couldn't we?

>>29938772

We sold that.

Good riddance I say.

>>29938787
We sold the 25 pounder and the 2 pounder, not the 75mm

>>29938796

Really?

Then we should sell that quick, it's not going to be much use to us.

>>29938822
Can't we use that for a quick Churchhill conversion

>>29938840

We might as well use the 6 pounder, because then it means we won't have to pay for removing and installing a new gun.

>>29938840
Won't cut it against teams like Kursk or Black Forest.

Can't we just commission Perrine to modify Earl into Black Prince?

>>29938865

To be fair, those two schools would be an absolute nightmare for any infantry tank bar the Black Prince.

>>29938860
Isn't installing a new gun, won't cost anything.

Also it's more expensive for an entire conversion then a upguning

>>29938909

He has to buy a new gun and make the effort into installing it.

It's cheaper this way.

>>29938930
We have the 75mm though, so it won't be much.

if your talking about the another 6 pounder then we can wait until the Setienel.

>>29938893
>Perrine
We wouldn't get a Black Prince back, we would get a Baneblade.