How do you play the Obj 685?

I just unlocked it, and I can’t seem to play it right. I try and flank and I seem to die, and I can’t push with my team because I just get killed. Is it one of those situational tanks where you use it when it seems right or is it just purely pain?

This is one of those tanks you just don’t play, as the other 8.7’s are far better to play. Doesn’t help that you have the Type 87, Chieftain Marksman, ZA-35, Gepard, ITPSV 90, Turm III, and other autocannon tanks at that BR which will absolutely melt you.

fair

I’ve spaded it recently and it’s a decent tank that relies on it’s mobility and reload speed. You obviously don’t want to get shot in this thing, so pay attention when going against nations that have a lot of ratty, fast(er) tanks like the XM800.
It can snipe relatively well if you find a spot that’s usable with it’s gun depression.

you dont its shit

I found it decent as a long range sniper, and trying pop in and out of cover

Just do that or flank and you should have decent results.