Actually Exciting SPG Game

[@gerardr6107]

dedicated SPG player thanks you !

[@thenortherner3890]

Arty was removed from the game by players who cried because they liked sitting behind their fav rock - and if I remember correctly at the time this included some high profile players. Odd how history proves that arty was the first proven way to stop tanks in WW1 and now in the ongoing event in Europe Arty is right up there in stopping an enemy advancing. Will Wargaming de-nurf arty? Doubtful due the crying players who still like sitting behind their fav rock.

[@jack-xf6il]

Hi Claus, thanks for SPG day! Just because average life expectancy was in the 30s, it doesn't mean you were an old man at 30. Half of people died in infancy, so the average age of those that grew to adulthood was not so different to recent times. Look at all those old Greek philosophers that lived into their 60s and 70s.

[@russwoodward8251]

Yup. Infant mortality was not to good back then and all those dying babies skewed the demographic.

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

@@russwoodward8251 It was the 20th century that changed that. plentiful food and medicine decreased infant mortality and increased life expectancy. These changes were brought about because of fossil fuels. If the Malthusian Alarmists get their way, there will be increased deaths and increased infant mortality to reduce the world population to beneath 1 Billion or even 100 million. Mostly by pandemics and starvation.

[@byrnemeister2008]

@@russwoodward8251don’t forget the Black Death and various Plagues. Fun times.

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

The Object 261 game was not an unusual one for many of the players that have videos on the WOT Arty Noobs channel. We've not only see ram kills but Arty getting spotter and Patrol Duty medals too when they ran out of ammo. Just to give you a heads up - WOT Arty Noobs will be running a competition (with Wargaming) when we hit 10,000 videos in about a month. There are prizes for the best SPG replay as well as the best Non-Arty replay submitted. Quite a few of the SPG videos you've shown on the Claus Kellerman channel were featured on WOT Arty Noobs a few months before. Mostly because you use the WOT Record site (as we do) instead of wotreplays eu.

[@garrybrough72]

I love those players who just sit there and let you keep pounding them. What were they expecting? lol

[@lewiswestfall2687]

Thanks Claus

[@wretchedexcess1654]

We are entertained... ...as usual and it's why we come back each day or when we can; to hear your words of wisdom, Mr. Claus Kellerman

[@mikedeaton6416]

Thanks for SPG games!

[@ClausKellerman]

Glad you like them!

[@dastardlyzfiend]

you're the only channel, in the ones that I watch religiously, that shows SPG's at all....I'm not a player of them, except that personal missions require them to be played and now that it's the class I'm on in my mission quests I've been playing them and been looking in the desert of youtube for tutorials and gameplay to review...so THANK YOU for featuring them.

[@poolpulse3447]

Try.... WOT Arty Noobs...almost All SPG....going on 10 K videos..

[@dastardlyzfiend]

@@poolpulse3447 thanks so much, will do pronto! :)

[@Chuckles..]

I play spgs 90% of the time for the past year. Got bored with the game after ten years and wouldn't be playing otherwise. I have the most fun helping team mates, someone asks for me to sky pig a target, I do it!.

[@ragnoxis05]

Same lol. Starting to get old now, I like to just be lazy and hit the target from far away.

[@Chuckles..]

@@ragnoxis05 switching to spgs, I've never laughed this much in WOT

[@KOS762]

This was fun to watch. I don't play arty much, though I have played them for the missions. A good arty player is a great addition to any team.

[@knbkbt]

SPG player and fan of your show :)

[@markwoodhouse7043]

Vinyl is the best!😁

[@tricky48]

Was not expecting a Kids in the Hall reference! "I am crushing your head!"

[@Smallbore40X]

I play a lot of arty and love to get ram kills, especially to end games. My favorite kill was in a 1 vs. 1 scenario at the end of a game, sneaking up on an Obj 140 through the trees with a Conqueror GC to get a shotgun kill.

[@IronLegdan]

lol.. LOVE SPG day. Comentary is top notch! lol great videos

[@geeussery8849]

I have been playing spg a lot grinding for that tier X german. Killer games Claus, Thanks: screw it, I am almost 60 and eat what I want.

[@dashanced]

Knowledge for the fencesitters. It is easier as an artyplayer to counter another arties counter-battery fire, than to actually play counter-battery oneself!

[@springfield4522]

I dont play SPGs but the first game ending was a riot.

[@russwoodward8251]

I hated SPGs until I platooned with one and oh boy that was a fun game. Thanks for SPG day!

[@ClausKellerman]

you are welcome

[@Knowbody42]

If you're listening to digital music, the best quality files use a lossless codec. There are wav files, which use no compression and have huge files, and flac which compresses them in a way that doesn't lose any quality, but the files are still quite big. They normally use a lossy codec, which reduces the file size by a lot compared to lossless codecs, but has a drop in quality. mp3 is one of the oldest lossy codecs, and it's not a great codec. But it's still used because it's compatible with just about everything made in the last 20 years. The best lossy codecs are opus, followed by aac. Opus is a much newer codec, and a lot of things don't support it, but it's a really good codec and you won't notice a drop vs a lossless codec. But aac has better compatibility, almost as many things support it as mp3, and it's a significantly better codec than mp3.

[@ZAKKANWAKKAR]

Can your people reach out to PAA's people to bring about a PAA SPG game? The People need to see this! PAA for the win!

[@fetsluck5620]

Now wot needs to add the new Russian turtle tank lol

[@densonsmith2]

"I do the Rock" is a great song. Added to my collection.

[@peytonembaugh1484]

Ive been retreiving orders for spg missions and arty has been pretty fun especially hitting a top tier paper tank for 500 in my M12 lol i really like it

[@Dpixtion]

I enjoy playing SPG it also depends on what my goals are for the day. I have German French British American artillery.. Trying to assist your teammates in either stun or finishing them off is very fun but listening to the crying in the game chat about artillery is childish. Because that’s the same person who you just helped is crying that artillery is not doing enough or not firing at the right target or wanting to know why you miss so many shots to me I’ve never played Arty.

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

I think that anyone who’s a Rocky Horror fan knows Tim Curry’s other music, on either side of the Atlantic.

[@pzflo]

I miss the days a tier 9 spg can get 1000 damage on a the side of a Maus with an ap shell

[@danceswithmules]

I'm pretty sure WG changed the XP allocation so tanks that do direct damage get all the XP regardless of assistance, so SPGs are neither stealing XP or losing XP because they are firing on targets other ppl are spotting.

[@generalpublic3744]

Too much snobbery with other contributors. Claus's content is just about right, and variety is, after all, the spice of life.

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

That's because these contributors play to an audience that does not play Arty or understand how to avoid it. These contributors (especially Voldermort) are the reason there are only TWO SPG premiums and Wargaming openly admit that they are afraid of the backlash if they added more!

[@timmcgreal8024]

I was surprised that the Obj 261 survived the ram for the win in the 1st game!!! 1st SPG ram I've ever seen!!! Way cool! 😃😃😃

[@unclerojelio6320]

The only videos I watch lately are the SPG games.

[@newdoggproductions]

As a dedicated SPG player, I can't count how many times the enemy would get in my dm's after the match and hurl insults at me because I smoked them. I just tell them to learn what the "w" key does and use it. I know it's anecdotal but for me, 9 out of 10 times I send someone to the garage is because they just sit in one area like the muppet they are. 1 of 10 times I just know my vehicle and am able to lead the enemy and hit them while they are moving. My thought process is simple, if you are going to be a stationary target for me, then I will use you for exp and punish your stupidity.

[@quintonmacdougall7150]

Claus, I am having a fantastic day! Rotel Amplifiers for the Win! I paired my Rotel amp with B&W Speakers and a Pro-ject RPM Genie 1.3 Turntable quite a good (I'll say budget setup since as much as my setup cost it pales in comparison to a true audiophile setup). Vinyl is the best, I have a solid collection, and the best part is the crazy colors and picture art that is available!

[@TommyCreech]

Howdy Claus ! I still love playing SPG's and love seeing your SPG days (WeeeWhat)

[@froodogga7053]

you always aim a little bit behind the tank !!!! not in front !!!! shell arc will hit more if you aim behind AND most tanks will move backwards after they shoot...

[@garrybrough72]

I thought the first game was solid. Smart finish and something I've done a couple times, once taking out the enemy FV304 in my own FV304 by ramming to win the game. Great fun. I've noticed that with some teams no one hits the tanks I just stunned right in front of them so if I see a game is going that way I switch over to to the high damage no stun HE sheels in order to get my total score up. I don't use the AP as it's just an expensive way to miss targets. I love the OBJ 261 though.

[@rustynail6363]

Since I stopped playing, I really enjoy these SPG games :)) Especially the Bat-Chat hero to zero moments lol.

[@paulmike1166]

The Kids in the Hall throwback made my day

[@stevennewman4778]

Obj 261 is good to play when eating pizza. T92 reload time is better for when using a fork and knife.

[@willdodge200]

I do the rock! Tim Curry was good. Loved his acting. He is in rough shape now.

[@chuckbaker7909]

I have fond memories of my T92 back in the glory days. One shotting a Maus with the AP shells.....glorious memories and tears of your enemies.

[@clintonturner5545]

Yes. I love SPG games.

[@HeathcliffBeefcliff]

The average life expectancy was only lower due to infant mortality- once a person reached the age of 10 he was just as likely to live to 70 as someone today.

[@Kers1970]

Funny. I've had a Rotel RA01 with B&W DM5's for years... astonishing sound...

[@marvincasteel4876]

WOW, how embarrassing for a T57 heavy to be Rammed to death by an SPG! lol

[@r.h.7633]

45 seconds passed, DADDY, what do I do??....hahahaha

[@AntzWar]

I'm getting into the German SPG line and I'm enjoying it so I can no longer moan about SPG players, I've enjoyed the Wespe, Sfl IVb, St Pz II, and the Grille and will be getting the Hummel, no skill fun

[@1989Falkor]

WHY do you want to be a hated ass hole?

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

The Hummel is better with the stock 15cm. You get shorter range, but more shots (Top Gun only has 18) and faster reload. The Alpha is lower at 480hp, but the trajectory is far better. The Top Gun has a flatter trajectory because the shell has a higher velocity, but the stock gun has the same trajectory as the Grille, so it can hit targets that are hiding behind rocks or buildings. There are plenty of videos on our channel that prove the stock gun is better.

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

dmg on a stunned target is a percentage of dmg done ... from each one to dmg it ...

[@NilsHedenstierna]

I love SPG day 🎉❤

[@camiro66]

Exciting SPG game?, Hmmm, I got a Fadin medal with one. By accident i have to abmit but it was fun

[@PhaQ2]

When I play my M53/M55, I do my best to avoid pounding on the same player more than twice. I usually earn the confederate award every game.

[@pa5287]

bc 155 58 i love to play most damage got is 4100....

[@davidlabedz2046]

SPG day. Always a fun tobto watch and learn day.

[@vadr1651]

Regarding your idea that SPG players "steal" XP from others by stunning the target - I asked WG, and according to them it's not the case. "Me: Can you tell if player's credit for making damage to enemy's tank is decreased if enemy's tank was stunned by artillery? I heard an opinion that artillery is "stealing" points from others this way. WG: Please note that in this case the amount of credits and experience you will get for the very fact of tank stunning will not be reduced. However, if allies cause damage to such a tank, the player who first stunned the tank will receive credits and experience for as long as his stun lasts." Although I think, even if it was the case, it would be reasonable. Hitting the target that I know is stunned and thus has far lower speed, can't turn around as fast, and has much higher reload time is certainly easier than otherwise.

[@joncox2572]

Obj 261 is awesome

[@user-uy8iy5nh1j]

I truly am amazed every single day by WG mechanics.

[@meandean3754]

I only carry standard HE in the T92, the other rounds are not worth the cost due to the wonderful RNG that WG gives us now in Arty.

[@stevewebster5729]

If you got through childhood then you might expect to live until 60-70 in Anglo Saxon England (i.e. the time of King Arthur... if he was real...), which is a lot more interesting than bloody SPG game-play...

[@kiriyuuamagiri6173]

What key do you use to instantly snap to your enemy across the map when using spg?

[@gerardr6107]

ctrl+click the mini map !

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

@@gerardr6107 Hold down Left CTRL key and move cursor over the mini-map (using mouse) to the area you want to see and then RHMB (Right Hand Mouse Button) click and the view goes there immediately.

[@fredsmith7538]

Shame King Author was a mythical character, but I guess the timeframe matches.

[@markbensted4634]

WOT arty noobs shows plenty of SPG games.

[@Dreatnought1966]

I'd be happy to shit on your roof^^ Fegano GROGI, by the way, I have the most artillery fire defense medals on all servers^^

[@xkoote]

1st SPG is way too static. I would have moved up long time ago.

[@Jay-kf3od]

When I play SPG my main goal is to troll ppl. Favorite thing to do is blind fire common camping bushes or light tank bushes.

[@mickleblade]

Did King Arthur even exist? I've been to Tintagel Castle, and that's real.

[@r.h.7633]

Hey, hope you having a fantastic day

[@stevef3685]

its not stealing xp, its sharing it, whether they wanna share it or not

[@robbyrocksoo]

It was a good SPG game.

[@vadr1651]

What is "pixel" that you mention several times in the video?

[@mixalisvatraxopoulos8203]

nice video today its light and relaxed not to tense

[@ClausKellerman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bugycowboy7172]

the average lifespan in medieval was low cuz people were constantly killing each other lol :D and the ones that managed to survive could live 150 years imagine the grandpa of your grandpa is still alive , its crazy

[@xyrokhan]

When RNG in favorite of the team, 261 is a sniper killer arty 👌I have 4.5K damage-5kills/battle record in it.

[@kenmayo6906]

Awesome video for sure 😂

[@LowryYT]

When are we hearing the retelling of the border story? ;)

[@riverrat3101]

the first game would have been more exciting if you tube hadn't placed an ad at the very second that the spg rammed the final tank. :(

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

PAA didn't upload any games?

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

Just wanted to call out BS. An average life expectancy of ~30 years back then was because about half of the children died early. So if one child dies aged 1 and one person aged 59 dies, together that is 60 years with an average of 30. Besides that, a huge proportion of people also died from violence back then.

[@dottorekaoz8679]

I think that the child deaths are balanced out in the statistics by only taking people of at least five years in account...

[@AwkwardTruths]

Not sure, I think a good 'study' would exclude those of 'infant mortality' or 'death by violence' -- I mean, if you want get the average life expectancy, then you should not put those data points in the study. The study should be: someone who survived birth/early age and then died of natural causes.

[@dughuff8825]

I think archaeological examination of skeletons very much agrees with the massively low life expectancy age. Sure, violent deaths are a factor, but so was terrible hygiene, diet and medical treatments. Pretty sure Claus was being deliberately disingenuous with his statement about organic food - he loves a good argument after all.

[@polarbear128]

Back then? When King Arthur was around?

[@dughuff8825]

@@polarbear128 good point - didn't even notice he'd said king Arthur!! Think he died just after Merlin's dragon didn't he? 😀

[@Billy-the-Kid]

Dear Claus, WoT made all SPG shell damage's unreliable and less as specified.

[@KingRat71]

Doctor_Nix does all SPGs

[@2tone209]

AY UP CLAUS

[@RR2BOX46]

Doesn't the FV have the small PP?

[@realkekec4028]

Tim Curry - I do the Rock

[@Daanlikkewaan]

nobody ended on top....27:59

[@kingfishkeng2302]

I do the rock. Right Said Fred?

[@RAMelloh-ij5sl]

SPGs, the dispensers of no fun, which is fun.

[@johncodmore]

Don't the artynoobs have a youtube channel? Also more mid tier arty please. Also I have given up on No2 and No3 arty shells. It feels like they should work but they never do.

[@linyarin]

yes they do. www.youtube.com/@WOTArtyNoobs

[@SkipStorm]

SPG’S are real battlefield assents. You don’t get to choose to not have them in real battles. Suck it up haters.

[@ZZZzzzap12]

Lets see if he parks or propels himself.

[@vulcancannon281]

Claus's videos are better than playing the rigged WOT game...

[@dmd733]

I haven't played in 10 years and I'm still watching his videos! Love the idea of the game, Hate the community!

[@kevinmckay5052]

i for one would like to say wow and i do say wow

[@ZZZardoz762]

1st guy should've gotten "Kamikaze" for killing a tank by ramming it

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

The Kamikaze is only awarded for killing a higher tier opponent with a ram. The 261 and T57 were same tier.

[@AwkwardTruths]

I do the rock, The Rocky Horror Picture Show..

[@jeffms5068]

Hey Claus - So sorry, Bro, but "all analog" music ISN"T now, and hasn't been since the late 1970s when digital mixing and then recording began to take over. Current vinyl is only analog in that final step, the actual vinyl disc itself. All the steps leading up to that final pressing - recording and mixing - are digital. It's a myth that analog recordings are technically "better" because it's more of an emotional issue. On the technical side, for instance, the dynamic range for a vinyl record must be suppressed compared to a digital medium to keep the needle from popping right out of the vinyl record's track - it's hard to beat physics when it comes to angular velocity and momentum, something not an issue with digital. And there will always be a level of surface noise (plus pops and clicks) with vinyl as it requires actual surface contact between the needle and the vinyl that is absent in digital playback. Also, I can store many albums worth of "High-Resolution Audio" (96 kHz/24 bit - approx. 7X better than CD) on an excellent solid-state player, paired with a super pair of wired cans, and journey out into the wild outdoors full of bumps, jolts, and knocks, and not miss a beat. Considering I grew up in the analog world of the amazing new 33 & 1/3 vinyl Hi-Fi world (vs the old 78 laquer discs) and bugged my parents for the latest Broadway play or movie soundtrack album instead of comic books (or the latest from WoT) I am supremely happy with both the mechanical and sound advantages of the newest digital music world.

[@josephmarsh7647]

great end of first game

[@hansdegroot652]

I ram killed a lancen c by accident once and survived. Very funny

[@justanomaly3338]

Pass

[@zemankraluje2418]

SPG love ♥

[@matthewandrews9052]

How am I doing? Less well now that I have to watch an spg game on this stupid map.

[@sargemarine3709]

F inclusive Mfers ! Should say armor hit, deflected .

[@jeffhillstead3302]

Actually I used too play SPG like that.. Why I watch SPG play.. Oh "Wot Arty Noobs" is showing SPG play.. Nerfed of course.. 😊