Dear Friends and Sim Players,
Hi everyone,
After playing Simulator Battles for almost 13 years, I’ve learned a few important things that can really help improve your performance and make the game more enjoyable for everyone. I hope these notes are helpful for both new and experienced players:
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Avoid shooting your machine guns near teammates.
Some calibers, like .50 cal, can actually damage or even kill the crew of friendly vehicles — especially light tanks. Doing this can also annoy your teammates unnecessarily. -
Always report enemy positions.
When you spot an enemy, mark their position on the map. If you get killed, you can quickly hold the “M” key and mark their last known spot to prevent them from killing others. If you couldn’t mark them before dying, please report their position after respawning — it helps the team, especially against campers. -
Communicate with your teammates.
Let others know your plans — whether you’re attacking, defending, or capturing a point. This prevents wasted effort and allows others to coordinate with you. Remember, teamwork is always better than going solo. -
Help others repair.
When you see a teammate repairing, stop and help them. You’ll get repair points, and that player might save your life in the next fight. -
Never shoot or harm friendlies over capture points.
If someone captures a point before you, don’t get angry or fire at them — that’s a fast way to get banned. Admins watch this closely. If you’re in a heavy tank, your mission isn’t just capturing; defending a captured point can earn even more rewards. -
Don’t insult teammates for taking your kill.
There’s no rule against shooting at an enemy you both see. The game gives the main reward to whoever deals more damage, and others still get assist points. Stay calm — this is a team game. -
In air battles, avoid kill-stealing.
If a friendly is already finishing off an aircraft or helicopter, don’t try to “secure” the kill. It frustrates teammates and looks bad. The game system automatically gives the kill to whoever caused the critical damage, so firing at an already doomed plane is unfair and unnecessary. -
Remember — Sim Battles are about awareness and teamwork.
Since enemies don’t appear on the minimap, it’s your responsibility to report what you see. Even if you think you can kill the enemy yourself, marking their position might save several teammates who have no idea the threat is there. Some players avoid marking to take revenge personally — that’s not teamwork. When the team wins, we all win. -
If you need repairs, make sure teammates can locate you.
Simply saying “I need repair” isn’t enough — your teammates may not know where you are. Use “Cover me” or “Follow me” to mark your location on the map so they can reach and help you quickly. -
Use the correct commands and avoid confusing tanks.
Use “On me” or “Need cover” to ping your own position — not just a random map ping. Also, try to avoid using exported or captured tanks on close-quarters (CQB) maps, as they often confuse teammates and cause accidental friendly fire. -
If you’re unsure whether a tank is friend or foe, test carefully.
When in doubt, fire your machine gun at the target (as long as it’s not a light tank). If you get a hit marker at the top of your screen, it’s 100% an enemy. This can help prevent friendly fire mistakes — just use common sense and avoid causing real damage to allies. -
When you are returning from the enemy side
and/or hear a tank moving behind a wall in an active combat zone, both players should use “Follow me” before engaging. Otherwise, both sides might mistake each other for enemies and fire unintentionally — leading to teamkill regret for both. -
When someone marks your position on the map, it usually means they are uncertain whether you are friendly or enemy. Always respond with “Follow me” to clarify your position. Also, at long ranges, most tanks (even without advanced optics Range finder key I mean) can identify targets accurately with the rangefinder — so use it whenever possible before firing.
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In flight, the first priority for a pilot
should be eliminating aerial threats , followed by enemy anti-aircraft defenses, and only then targeting ground units. Ignoring this order can make it extremely difficult to return safely to base. -
If a friendly aircraft needs assistance,
helping them takes priority over attacking ground targets. This is because if a friendly is shot down, it is very likely that you will be the next target. -
During dogfights
jettisoning ground attack payloads allows a light aircraft to maneuver more effectively and increases its chance of winning against enemy planes. Heavy aircraft carrying bombs and full ammo are less agile. Remember, there’s always an opportunity to land and reload — staying alive and let your wing man stay alive is more important than carrying full ordinance.
Thank you for reading, and I hope these tips help make Sim Battles more enjoyable for everyone.
Good luck on the battlefield!
Sil3nt_kill3r
