"World of Tanks" is a massive multiplayer online computer game. This historically accurate tank warfare game is played by sixty million gamer's worldwide. Each match consists of two teams, fifteen players per side, in a fifteen minute strategic fight to the death. There are six nations (US, Germany, USSR, UK, France, China), and each nation has four types of tanks (heavy, medium, light, and artillery). There are ten tiers (levels) for each type of tank - and as you play the game, you'll become familiar with all the tanks and their attributes. While there are so many aspects to pay attention to in game, I feel most of your focus as a new player should be on battle mechanics. The number one thing to keep in mind as a new player of World of Tanks is that there are no do-overs. If you die; you're done for that game and are rendered useless to your team. The system of battle mechanics includes several areas: positioning, shooting, and teamwork. You should spend time studying the complex system of Battle Mechanics to increase your efficiency and ability to stay alive and assist your team.
             Of these three groups positioning is the most important; knowing and learning how to use a camouflaged position, placing your tank in a hull down position, finding an artillery (arty) safe position, angling position so your hull will bounce incoming rounds, and finally knowing when to exercise a tactical retreat. Running around the battlefield "willy-nilly" in the wide open is just a recipe for certain death. Learning to use the environment around you to decrease your visibility on the battle field is extremely important; this is camouflage. The enemy can't hit you if they can't see you. Learning to use a grove for trees or some bushes is crucial to an ambush tactic, and will most definitely surprise the enemy possibly turning the tide of the battle in your favor. Placing your tank in a hull down position is also a great way to obtain a tact...