BETTER THAN THE BISONTE? World of Tanks

Gambling to get the Bisonte is not your only option to play an autoloading heavy tank! Here's why I think the Somua SM is better (maybe)!
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[@scottwhitesell5476]

QB should do a series on "Best tanks at each tier if you're a potato." Cause I could totally use that info. For a friend.

[@a68dart340]

Ty for getting me the info your friend "potato"

[@Olav_Hansen]

Including premium? Because without premium *skips tier 1-3 since it is dirty farming* I would say t4 matilda is noob friendly (good armor/awesome firing statistics), t5 kv1 is a good practice tank, personally I found the t6 t150 just amazing to learn sidescraping, in tier 7 the t29 is the weapon of choice that is all around good, and amazing if you practice hulldown situations. In tier 8 and up the noobs really start to get battered, but I have found that the tier 8 and 9 from the French heavy line (non autoloader) are solid, and the polish high tiers seem pretty solid. But these "most beginner friendly" list is mostly heavy tanks that are good at stationary battles, but they aren't necessarily the most enjoyable. Personally I had a blast going through the swedish heavy line. It starts with having a ton of gun depression. Then in t6 you can try what good gun handling is like. Then t7 you can try out mobility with a heavy hitting gun, and from t8 omwards you can show the dominance peeking over a hill unloading a clip. And to top of the tree, the kranvagn doesn't really have anything that makes you go insane, it is a specialist in going over hills but versatile enough to take on other roles. Tldr: if you are just looking for single tanks to play take something like a kv1 to learn the game, and if you want a tank line that learns you various "tank styles" with a satisfying end I'd recommend kranvagn line.

[@TribunalxWarrior]

@@Olav_Hansen or just Swedish TDs not even a potato could miss with them

[@Olav_Hansen]

@@TribunalxWarrior that doesn't mean they are easy to play. They are like a double edged sword. Using a td to snipe from the redline all the time doesn't always pay for the effort, if you misread the situation you are easily outflanked and obliterated, you have to understand the overmatch rule (and know which tanks have which calibre) and I have been very successful by being thoughtfully aggressive in them lately. Their sniping prowess has awesome potential, but you can only reach a satisfactory result if you can read the situations and reposition/attack at the right time. Also, beginners often don’t have good crews/training/camo to give to the tank, which also hinders swedish tds.

[@Panzergraf]

Potatos typically do better in slower, heavily armored tanks. Soviet IS-4 heavy line is pretty good all the way from the KV to the IS4. All capable, but forgiving, tanks. And as a bonus they do feel like proper tanky tanks and once in a while you get those great matches where you just feel like a steel god. Doesn't mean a total potato will get 60% wr in them, but he might get 48% instead of something like the 40% he'd get if he were to play a faster, lighter, and less forgiving tech tree.

[@maatu_boe]

Tier 8 matchmaking in 2020: 15 tanks per team, 2 tanks on each team are normal tanks, all the other 26 are premiums

[@srpskititani223]

Why to play tanks from tech tree if you have fragments to research all of them

[@Hugo-ii5xn]

Because you don’t have to pay ?

[@maatu_boe]

@@srpskititani223 Just sticks out the fact that the game is not getting any new players anymore... its dying

[@srpskititani223]

@@maatu_boe Do you have any proof that the game doesn't have new players? For people to turn on their brains while they're playing wouldn't die" And the game will take at least another five years to last and maybe even another 10 years but hardly because of players whining and eating shit as the game goes down the drain

[@kallekumpulainen9930]

Christmas Time=extra credit bonus. Then one idiot is wondering why people play premium tanks :D

[@neilious01]

“In the hands of a capable player”

[@le4chehenry324]

well tomatoes watching this are gonna suffer so 95% of his fanbase

[@michhm800]

Capable player or a player who has a privileged mm and rng because he sponsors their game?

[@nickos1397]

@@michhm800 I have seen plastic spoons sharper than this statement.

[@brunospee7787]

@@LakeStateRailfan competent*

[@elliottkozel3789]

@@michhm800 or maybe you’re just salty and suck at the game

[@mit7771]

Quick note: ON the Somua SM, the Commander, Gunner AND Radio operator are all loaders. Thats one of the most annoying things about this, if basically any crew member is injured, you are crippled

[@markstacey7127]

Dope

[@Th3R3alPmon3y]

Wow had no idea

[@markstacey7127]

Legitimately, this turns me off from taking the tank, I usually put a spall liner and improved hardening but I’ll pass on this tank and go for the 703 122 instead

[@piupapaa]

Wait but who's driving?

[@mit7771]

@@piupapaa the driver

[@Capt_Khan]

I'm going to start calling him turbobaby now since he loves to put turbos on everything

[@phantomechelon3628]

"Turbo makes everything better..."

[@FlyLeah]

And kolobanovbaby because that's the one everyone wants

[@edwardcardona717]

I remember the first time I saw a Somua, and I was like "It's a French heavy, it'll be paper armor." And then I bounce. And bounce again. And then I'm dead

[@mineplow1000]

Turbo on everything, man.

[@spaceartist1272]

loL that comment and profile pic.. shhh! they might hear you! i dont want micro patch with Equipment nerf!

[@stephenmarkovic878]

I was just thinking I need a quickie baby show must’ve read my mind

[@marcotosi1879]

This tank is amazing. I managed to have some real big games in tier X matchups, gotta say it feels good to lock the tracks of a tier X tank and unload the full magazine. Personally I go with the double stacking of rotation mechanism and vert stabs.

[@zackwhite6199]

Good day fellas, this is your daily dose of QB.

[@danielcadwell9812]

I like both but prefer my daily dose of Skeeel.

[@zackwhite6199]

@@danielcadwell9812 My point was that this video was really similar to skill's video today.

[@qahnaarinpeacekeeper7123]

Dafuq hahahahaha

[@stonksrgud7645]

*gets ammoracked 1st min without firing a shot* "hmm we got ammoracked there thats unfortunate but thats fine we can just press the battle button again"

[@ToastigLP]

Such annoying that he does the same Commentary over and over again But still a good player

[@thomasgaldridge1112]

Cheers quicky baby just what I needed

[@Chub-Chub_The_Third]

Hey QB I know you don’t play the console version of WoT but could you possibly make a video calling out war gaming for their lack of caring on what the community wants? You’re one of their biggest creators and your message will be heard more then the smaller channels already covering it

[@FlaviaPitariu]

Well console is a different team altogether. You need to try and contact the right department

[@mikeoxmall9805]

wargaming doesnt give a shit about the community at all, doenst matter which version you play

[@FlaviaPitariu]

@@mikeoxmall9805 I don't really get what exactly you expect them to do? Companies do care but it's unlikely it will please everyone. Console already has the spechul ammo rebalance

[@kutejikashi1959]

You said it: He's te biggest creator, but for another game. In essence, the game is similar but with different teams, so QB can't do anything about it.

[@SuperLordfriki]

*looks at you with a rope around our necks* First time?

[@heroninja1125]

Regardless all of these premiums are way better then their tech tree counterparts

[@JoeSteffy1932]

I just picked up the Somua SM this morning. I was waiting for that one to use as a crew trainer for my recently acquired AMX 50B. On a side note, I got lucky with the Christmas boxes this year. I ended up spending $80 total for 44 boxes and walked away with the Bourrasque, GSOR and Bisonte in addition to a T78 and M4A1 FL 10. I usually don't get lucky with things like that but hey, I guess it was just my turn this year. I have a whole mess of new tanks to play with and learn now. Cheers and Merry Christmas to you!

[@guvyygvuhh298]

Surprisingly, this tank is actually real A prem tank that was not 110% made up by wg (like the bobject 274a) Disclamer bcz everyone is bitching about it: i like real tanks, that gives them bonus cool points for me

[@mikepette4422]

Type 59 is very real thousands still exist

[@guvyygvuhh298]

@@mikepette4422 I said 274a not type 59. The Type 59 is a chinese T54, made back when WG gave a shit about real tanks

[@Kyezie131]

@@guvyygvuhh298 There’s only so many “real” tanks to fucking make. Who cares if the tank isn’t real? I guarantee you’re a solid red 45% wr player complaining about realism of tank in an arcade tank game

[@ronald3690]

It still is just a game. Not a simulator.....

[@guvyygvuhh298]

@@ronald3690 ik. I am just a huge WWII nerd. Dont blame me for liking historically accurate-ish tanks

[@colonel_moss5663]

Interesting, that second game: Full tier 8 game, no arty, QBs team had 10 premium tanks out of 15, the enemy team had 13. And not to say the tech tree tanks present in the match were bad but most of them finished at the bottom. =(

[@Sabre-vz9xy]

Epic Lynx driving on 03:00 xD

[@kohlhammer4465]

Yes this game is so many autoloader now, they dominate

[@danielfraiz74]

Miss when it was a unique thing just for the frenchies that made them special and that made me fall in love with them. Now they even underperform in some cases

[@kohlhammer4465]

@@danielfraiz74 yeah fr, all the French ranks are kinda under performing except wheelies

[@Chillr3nd]

well this game is Bad and outdated

[@kohlhammer4465]

@@Chillr3nd then y r u watching

[@Chillr3nd]

@@kohlhammer4465 coz QB is not 😊

[@sirstrinkalot]

Watching quickybaby’s videos is like asmr

[@gordonmcinnes8328]

My AMX 50-100 was recently top of the tree, between that and having this as a crew trainer I've got one of my best crews in it now.

[@sadaatsaleh.8672]

I love will is just so consistent with his opinion on things. Love your vids keep it up man✨

[@tamosaitis2006]

I used it a lot last year in Frontline and it worked out well. This year it should be even better.

[@history-2]

im watching ur videos 3 years ago . thax alot . and good luck

[@VigilantAnarchism]

Something I really just paid mind to when QB mentioned it, about French heavies being lackluster at Tier X...I rarely ever see them.

[@RavenShugo]

Decided to not spend any money on this sinking game and right now I'm more happy than before playing it.

[@calinvurdeaphotoart6078]

In the hands of a medium player like me (aprox 1400 wn8) it still shines. For me its the best heavy t8 tank!

[@noxarcana3660]

I got Lorr and its awesome :)

[@tadaskay79]

Hey QB, just wanted to say thanks for doing another review on this tank today. Ended up buying it and have been having great fun figuring out how it handles. Still could use some work, but it's been a good tank to me.

[@Beserker_HUN]

using extra rations, can allow you to drop vents ,and keep turbo with both dispersion modules

[@grinnbearit8427]

Used to play way back when, picked it back up casual.and had this Nomad drop out of a key card. I'm really excited trying to contract while starting from square one. Midway into tier v and halfway on a medium VI.

[@dynamicgameplay1825]

I did turbo, vert stab, improved rotational mechanism

[@willstunforfood6531]

The Somua poops croissants as it drives into battle

[@Neitzke2005]

*****Your Wish was Wargaming's command, albeit a little less than 2 years later. Now the Tier X French heavy is a monster. Although I do not know how it makes this tank any better or worse considering its a Premium. (except crew training) Thanks for this QB love them all!

[@clarkclements7204]

I had this tank as a rental once and was shocked by how good it was.

[@FalconWing1813]

Thanks for explaining you choice of equipment, the 2.0 stuff is confusing some times and have not used them.

[@purplerodri5982]

"Good day fellas this is your daily dose of quackybaby"

[@STARZFAN31]

I do wonder how QB always gets low tier battles in his tanks. Every time I play a tier 8, I am against tier 8-10 tanks. These battles like this make tanks look better than they really are.

[@Tikuros]

Playing yesterday was a nightmare. Every Tier 8 match up had 2-3 of this... Pure cancer...

[@ehsanalikhanloo3249]

Let's be honest i got the bisonte as gift from 25 boxes my friend bought me and man it show that war gaming can make good tanks that are not overpowerd i been having fun with it 4k 5k games all the day 200k credits thanks to holiday ops It's just the flexibility of the Italian autoloder that makes it fun and overall a good tank

[@stiki108]

QuickyBaby + turbocharger = SpeedyBoi

[@bryanribey]

I’d drop the vents and have the turbo AND rotation device.

[@lucasimmons075]

Personally I prefer to drop turbo and use coated optics. It plays much better as a medium range positional tank than one that needs to move a lot imo

[@Anallizator]

I prefer to use Modified configuration in first slot, venting system in second and turbo drive in last. Never had ammo rack issue :)

[@crazymuffin32]

Do you feel as if that because of the 50-100s unique ability to one clip every equal tier tank and some higher tier tanks, that wargaming just wanted to keep the 50-100 irrelevant and bring the 50-100s playstyle into the somua SM and the lorraine and balance around them instead, or that the 50-100 just got absolutely power crept to all hell by the SM and the lorraine.

[@ihsanduzgun]

Once, i 5 shot clipped a Tiger 2 once but none of them hit and i was so angry and frustrated. But in match results, i saw that i 5 shot clipped the not spotted pantera sitting just side of the Tiger 2 :)

[@Astupidlookingchicken]

Tanks from other nation: commander, driver, gunner, loader French tanks: commander driver gunner RaDIo OpErAtor Really wargaming?!?!

[@brandnew70x7]

“Can you believe it’s got frontal armor?” Well it’s wargaming, and a heavy tank, and a tier viii premium... so yeah.

[@mrfloppyknickers6839]

Will pickup. I also got yesterday's centurion and wow what a tank. Can't wait until my crew has some skills in it.

[@bored8990]

I bought 3 lootboxes and got the bisonte on my 3rd one lmao

[@notlocal332]

I bought 3 large boxes and on one of them I got Bourasque

[@smegmacannon69]

Wow you guys are lucky

[@markstacey7127]

Use the lunar new year boxes, they have a higher rate of dropping

[@MS-jc9sy]

I've never spent a time on this game and I've got a 50.61% WR, the Char Futur 4 through Frontline, Italian meds to tier 10, Russian med to 9, French med to 9, French tracked light to 9, Chinese light to 8...

[@smegmacannon69]

@@MS-jc9sy aight no one asked tho

[@piconano]

All premiums are good at the beginning! Then something magical mystical happens, and they're not that good anymore! They're some "Classified" variables that get changed. Not just a power creep!

[@lunde13officer4]

Only the fucking bisonte was not good from beginning. Its horrible this tank

[@piotrmontgomerytv7786]

Somua SM? Of course.

[@chac65]

The big bad wolf was the one that blows your house in.

[@Skott62]

I just picked this up today as well. Its the only tank on the Christmas Calendar that I am interested in. I didn't play WoT today though. Had other things to do. I'll have to test the various loadouts and see what I prefer. It comes with a crew of 100% trained but I may put something better in it.

[@themind8329]

When the story victimizes the pigs but reality is different :(

[@ruliw8520]

2:59 "SAMIRRR"

[@jptanev]

I play it with Spall liner, Turbo and Gun laying drive ...

[@saucynorwegian2785]

I bought 11 lootboxes for fun and was really lucky and got the gsor 1008 in 6 lootboxes

[@tanitank]

I swear QB refuses to compare the IS-3A to the Bisonte C45 in his videos

[@tanitank]

@Chris Rife Still, you had to gamble to get both. The C45 doesn’t seem as broken. I still think it would be a nice comparison. The upper hull on the Is-3A and view range is probably weaker. There’s no doubt that the IS-3A is outright better than the Bisonte especially with the reverse autoloader. But the tanks are similar and I guess technically have a similar price. The Bistone isn’t an auto loader and it isn’t a double barreled tank and it isn’t a single shot tank. I think it would be more than fair to compare it to the only other auto reloading tier VIII heavy tank currently in the game. Not to show it’s weaker but to show what you are really getting when you’re gambling your money away.

[@kallekumpulainen9930]

Because theres nothing to compare at. Bisonte wins is3a 100-0

[@hatsuharu6111]

@Chris Rife after 300 battles with my IS-3A 2 months ago when they sell it I don't feel that tank is OP. The only good about the tank is the reverse auto-reload Italian version in Soviet tank. The tank is slow, unreliable armor, high tier matchups, low ammo,very bad dispersion 0.46(accuracy). Those bad packages just for reverse auto-reload system is not worth it. Even QB mentioned to put in Super competitive section not in P2W tank. The real P2W prem tank is the Progetto 46 and Defender.

[@M1A2_AbramsSEPv3]

Competent player, not capable or confident, competent.

[@jonruger]

Got the nomad variant of this in a $3 loot box best premium I’ve got from a loot box so far.

[@olafpfarr1118]

I bought it today, 2 4k games in a row

[@ravennyte7177]

I used it a lot in Frontline.

[@graemepennell]

I thought another today, but for 10500 gold? No chance. Bisonte, I very much enjoy

[@bennyboyboy31]

I wonder why QB has started running live replays instead of pre-prepared ones. Just curious, any ideas?

[@sebastienmigneault5183]

He is on a marathon to post a video every day until end of year 2020. May change next year.

[@sebastienvantiggele5182]

Well I like it! One of the biggest complaints under his Vids is that he "cherry picks" his replays to show his best games, instead of playing live like Skill or Lemming. I don't mind at all, because watching big games is entertaining for me and you can just watch his stream if you want to see live gameplay.

[@armoredcupcake5383]

i ammoracked somua with my kv2 few days ago

[@kaur9384]

it has pretty soft armor except in the front but pretty much all heat goes trough, i prefer to take lone tanks that i can clip and maybe take one shot back

[@jordanswanson6960]

Console player here, the newest update 6.0 to WOT has utterly ruined the game for me and many others. Been playing 6 years and loved this game, but sadly I have uninstalled it today. Wondering if anyone else here is in the same boat?? Keep making great videos so I can fill the void in my heart QB

[@bushpilotfritz7784]

Hi qb. What do you think of the kranvagn in 2020? It's my first t10 and has a special place in my heart.

[@excardmclovin6626]

Is this tank worth it? I'm planning to buy this today.. or not..

[@a68dart340]

absolutely

[@ToastigLP]

Wait for 703 tomorrow or 24th

[@itsgingervitis69]

WAIT....This may be a historic episode for QB. Is this the first tank QB didn't put a turbo on?

[@jackal1]

As soon as I read this, he said "let's put a turbo on this thing"

[@justintheblonde]

Looks like someone didn't watch the episode fully before commenting...

[@itsgingervitis69]

@@justintheblonde I did not, then realized it's QB so of course he had to add it during the 2nd match to make me look like a fool.

[@Renciic]

Love this tank. Bought it and in first battle got 5k damage and 5 kills. 2200xp PERFECTOOO! 😍

[@FlaviaPitariu]

You can always run food and the aim tuning equipment

[@a68dart340]

I am a mediocre player just for fun but the somua has some of my best games.

[@joe125ful]

2:59 That Lynx:)Wroomm! 4:25 But not under that angle.

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

Lynx is hard to drive I find, better than EBR Hotchkiss, but still a pain (as it should be)

[@arcticchess181]

Live battles are the best😍

[@doomturtle1216]

Loving the live battles great idea

[@randytessman6750]

Dont have this one but fighting against it know it can be real good. Find that the line tank 50-100 is a Lorraine on steroids and luv them both.

[@stelthfighter]

Wg could buff 50 100 finaly, atleast rld time :) or remove one shell and make the same clip like somua

[@deadlad_]

I really hope something good is in the shop on 24th or 25th because then I can get loot boxes for premium days and maybe tanks and I'm getting the advent deal if its goof

[@gamebotsonline]

I thought I was only away for 2 years or so. But Quickybaby with a beard? How long have I really been away?

[@isarhuizing5001]

Do you think the progetto 46 also get in the calander shop?

[@ToastigLP]

Nah I guess tomorrow is the Scorpion G and on Xmas the 703 II

[@Tiberiotertio]

Try the Lorraine 40t it is fast and has a four round mag, it fills in to what is missing on the Somua SM

[@Hhh-j8o]

No, it doesn't. Since the some has 40% more from than both the 50/100 and the Lorraine. That's what makes this tank good and those crap.

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks QB.

[@nm9266]

I love the Somua and it was one of the first tanks I aced... and I only have 19 Ace tankers... I actually bought it so I could train my crew for the AMX 50b line. But already having the Kranvagen, I am not liking the AMX line that much. Still I play the Somua and I still lime it.

[@albopastrami9269]

thanks for equipment summary!!

[@lordshazzington3480]

Ahh yes, quacky baby advice, all I need

[@LolLol-gv9hd]

Hey Qb can you make a review on the obj 257 I know there is some out there but your reviews go more in depth and are more entertaining

[@ElonMuckX]

Got the LT-432 for 6100 gold, 400 off the regular gold price.

[@2Quietus]

Yeh. This tank is just big brother to the Lorraine 40t. BOTH of which requires a bit more than average understanding of tactics; i.e. not really a good tank for someone who hasn't a full grasp of map positions, how to read the enemy movements on the minimap, and how to know when to reload. Both tanks are also not very forgiving if you place it in a bad position, as say a similar tier Russian tank would be. However, in the right hands, both the Somua and 40t can be very dangerous indeed! +1 thumbs up for good vid!

[@Hhh-j8o]

30% more dpm than the Lorraine. Not insignificant. Makes the somua miles better.

[@nando03012009]

Seem similar to the Lorraine 40t.. which to choose?

[@alexbenjamin6916]

Definitely keep up with the live gameplay, more engaging.

[@c.fisherfighter638]

Iv got nightmares from this thank

[@ChrisSmith-ec6qp]

Turbos are great on autoloaders. When you have to gtfo during a reload, you really have to gtfo.

[@Dragonstyx]

Somua SM is definitively a monster. I love It and it gives a lot of credits

[@mooseface9268]

it will also be the death of this game

[@Dragonstyx]

​@@mooseface9268 The Somua killing the game? Why do you said that?

[@ViridianDawn]

wow, this just looks like a better T54E1, sure E1 has a bit more damage and pen, but this seems so much better

[@slimracer1553]

Me: Buys 3 loot boxes and gets the Bisonte, tries it out and absolutely hate (suck in) it. Quickybaby: Bisonte is better if you are a extremely competent player. Me: ....yeah, thats the problem right there.

[@mooseface9268]

I love his content as he has helped me tremendously. I am confused with his premium tanks reviews. On one hand he is adamant that premium tanks hurt the fair play balance of the game and discredit the tank tree players who must work with the limitations found in each tree line nation. Premium tank players would surely complain if all that was seen on the battlefield was other OP premium tanks.

[@cguy7297]

"Are you just getting lucky or is the gun handling good enough" well QB when all your rounds go right where you're aiming you can put on that turbo...me on the other hand would have it the rock on the TP and never would have hit the even 90...when I try shot like that I stuff a lot of rounds into the dirt

[@FlaviaPitariu]

That's a funny title. Somua SM is a slow tank with a reasonable clip. It's not bad, it has a nice hull armour but turret is so easy to pen. Merry Christmas

[@GTSongwriter]

Yeah, I'm starting to think, Quickybaby is helping World of Tanks sale more tanks, while acting as if not to help them. The review about the BISONTE sucked. I'm thinking the review about this Somua SM is also trash.

[@FlaviaPitariu]

@@GTSongwriter he does seem to want to dissuade people from buying the decoration boxes which are by far the best value for useful junk for the year to come

[@hatsuharu6111]

@@FlaviaPitariu yeah I found it high value returns such as gold and prem tank and lot of premium acc. But still its a gamble that I don't want to buy during pandemic like these.

[@FlaviaPitariu]

@@hatsuharu6111 well I was planning for it all year. Got my 75, got all I wanted and that's it

[@ronaldmondriaan897]

Thank you QB for your advices and yes it's a good tank in the hands of a capable player, and me I'm an average guy but I'll have a try. I hope the situation with that awful covid will soon be better Quickybaby, for now you're isolated in the UK. We see you next time.😀✋🏻

[@mario.chichmanov]

I actually don't see this tank anymore in my battles

[@brandyoshi865]

Hey QB, I never knew the Somua had such good frontal armour, I just assumed it had terrible typical French heavy armour, and then I hit it's frontal hull and bounced and didn't bother checking the statistics. A question, what is your gaming setup? You load into most games before the timer even starts. Awesome vids, keep it up 👍