As many of you know by now, I started playing EpicDuel seriously back in October 2010 when I got my first varium package. Well, I actually made my first account some time in August of that year. It was while making a website on Ning (when it was FREE! -.-) and adding game apps that I came across EpicDuel. The graphics attracted me instantly and I started my adventure. Needless to say, I got hooked and here I am 3 years later.
So...what was I doing before that?
Well, aside from making websites, watching anime on Crunchyroll, and managing several other YouTube personas (Yes, before King Drekon!), I was actively involved in playing many online games that you may or may not remember. If memory serves me right, Ninja Saga was one of my top games at the time. However, there are more!
#1 Naruto Shippuden: The Official Web App was a Facebook game developed by the awesome people at Crunchyroll (the best anime site ever!) to promote their anime series Naruto Shippuden. Not only was this a great marketing strategy, it was also a great way for fans to relax on Facebook chatting with friends and waste time spend time playing a fun game. I confess to spending countless hours ranking up to Jounin. Unfortunately, the game is no longer available but you can still find traces of it on the internet. Learn more>>
#2 Avatar: The Last Air Bender Facebook Game was also developed by Crunchyroll to promote the launch of the related movie "The Last Air Bender" back in summer of 2010. This game was similar to the Naruto Shippuden app, but it also had some features that were unique at the time and I still think would be great for my *Ultimate Game! To put it briefly, players could purchase and upgrade properties and earn a passive income of in-game currency even while offline. I've seen a similar feature in the old Fable game and I think it's a winner. Some players need a way to earn game currency without no-lifing the game. Hint, hint, wink, wink. :) Learn more>>
These are just a couple of the many online games I've played over the years before I joined EpicDuel. Chances are, if these games were available, I'd still be playing them occasionally.
How about you? What are some games that you've played before EpicDuel?
Tanki Online has quickly become one of my most favorite MMO games. With a versatile assortment of battle tanks and weapons, it keeps me engaged and entertained. Partly because of the unpredictability of the human opponents, but also because of the occasional rush to nab the crystal boxes and gold box drops.
Having seen the development of various games from their early stages, I'm very much impressed with the Tanki Online system. From the militaristic ranking system, to the ability to earn game currency either by playing or by sheer luck. The daily log-in bonuses also awards various equipment that could prove useful in combat. Another neat feature is the ability to create a custom game and play with friends or the rest of the community. There's so much more I could elaborate on, but I'll let you see for yourself when you register an account.
All in all, I'm glad I found this game. It's been a few months, but I've enjoyed it even though it sometimes lags severely (due to my outdated computer). Here a taste of what to expect, hopefully minus the lag. ^_^
Here are a few screenshots of some awesome moments I had. Visit my Facebook Page to see more Tanki Online screenshots.
If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.
After battling a few level 30's today, it was made painfully clear that I needed an upgrade. My previous character stats were looking pathetic for a level 27...soon to be 28. So, I paid a visit to Steve 2.0 and got myself an armor.
Which armor you say?
None other than Space Pirate E M. This baby cost me 15,000 credits, but was well worth the hole in my wallet. That's because the armor gives me +4 Energy Resistence, +4 Strength, and +4 Technology.
Ultimately boosting the damage of my primary and secondary weapons, as well as my energy resistence. Plus, I retrained my skills and added a new weapon.
If you've come looking for the 4th clue, you shall find it hidden in blue.
Here's what my stats look like with the upgrades.
Now, I'm ready for whatever level 28 throws at me. Well...except for 32 Mercenaries. They're tough to beat in 1vs1.
Watch the new upgrades in action.
What are some of your upgrades? Leave a response in a comment below.
Winning battles in Epic Duel can be easy and it can be hard. This all depends on many factors. From your current level, battle stats, and skill tree combination, to the battle type, opponent stats, strategy, and luck. Even the timing of starting a new battle could mean the difference between fighting a level 20 noob or a level 30 pro.
The average player, a non-varium user, will win only 2 of 3 battles with other players in his league. The statistics are even worse when facing a higher level player, about 1 in 5 wins. To save your time, energy, and boost your wins, I recommend using the method below.
This tip is very easy to do and best of all, it's 100% legal. So you don't have to worry about getting your account banned. It's a method that I recommend for beginners to skyrocket their wins, credits, experience, and battle tokens. When you're comfortable with your battle skills, you can combine this technique with traditional battles for more winnings and earnings.
Ok, enough talk. How do I perform this feat?
To perform this, you will need to fight the computer characters in the game. Knowing which to fight is very important. Below is a list of characters that you can challenge depending on your current level.
Level .. Opponents
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1-5 .. Light City Guards(lvl 1,3), Junker(lvl 2), Light Desert Guard(lvl 2)
5-10 .. Oz(lvl 10), Marauder(lvl 8) Light City Guard
10-15 .. Heavy Guards(lvl 10,15), Oz, Anya(lvl 15)
15-20 .. Junker 2.0(lvl 20), Talia(lvl 20), Mine Guard(lvl 18), Heavy Guard, Anya
20-25 .. Talia, Junker 2.0, Mirv(lvl 25), Mine Guard, Bio Guard(lvl 22), Heavy Bio Guard(lvl 25), Heavy Mine Guard(lvl 25)
25-30 .. Shadow Guard(lvl 28), Marauder Hulk(lvl 27), Mirv, Bio Guard, Heavy Bio Guard, Heavy Mine Guard
30+ .. The other players
For best results, I suggest you only challenge the characters that are either the same level as you or lower. You have a better chance of winning. Now that you know who to fight, you need to know when to fight.
Epic Duel only allow you to challenge a computer character 5 times per hour, and only 15 total computer fights per hour. I've found that it's best to start around 40 minutes after the hour (i.e. 10:40am). This will give you 20 minutes to engage in 15 battles with at least 3 different characters. At 11:01am, you can battle those same characters again. That's another 15 battles. If you win them all, that would be 30 wins in about 35-40 minutes.
HINT: Bio Guard(lvl 22) usually heals if his health fall below 20, sometimes 25. Your battle strategy could help you save time by defeating him without giving him a chance to heal. I'll leave it up to you to figure it out.
What are some methods you use to win more battles? Share your response in a comment below.
Battling opponents in Epic Duel can be a lot of fun... until your health is low. So it's wise to keep some health boosters handy when playing. You can buy health boosters from VendBots around the different cities of the game. Each booster costs 34 credits and you must be at least level 9 to get it.
But... did you know that you could save 10 credits for every booster you buy?
That's right, you can buy health boosters for only 24 credits. Currently, only two characters in the game sells them this cheap... Mirv and Kraggor. You can find Mirv chilling out in Barren Outpost and Kraggor in one of the underground lairs of Minetower.
