KV-1E - "It Might Have Been All My Fault..."

[@botimegaming]

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[@Myleftnut962]

Hi bo

[@TheAmazingNo]

You are my favorite Warthunder KZbinr

[@Bait_TheGlowToad]

Do it. Get to da Bo.

[@stick_person857]

Hi bo here’s a question what vehicle or mechanic are you most excited about in the sky guardian update

[@V13per]

I killed a KV1 with a 75mm Sherman smoke shell today:) I hit its fuel tank that was inside the turret then the crew got cooked (might of been a KV 2 I can't remember

[@daltonh6136]

The captive tank from Sturmling was absolutely hilarious. Nothing was learned from the earlier experience of the captured Kv-2…

[@magicmaninc.5657]

The captured captured KV-2, lol

[@daltonh6136]

I’m glad to see a KV-1E again! This thing is a beast!

[@Hallands.]

The basis for the KV-1E is that of the original KV-1 model, but up-armoured with bolted appliqué armour on the front and side of the hull and turret. This tank possesses great armour and a mostly adequate gun. However, it will sometimes not be able to destroy an enemy from the front and will require very close distance or a flank shot. The defining characteristic of this tank is its armour and it can be a tough tank to destroy, most of the weak spots from its predecessors have been armoured and the only frontal weak spot is the centre of the upper hull. Do not be afraid to advance towards the enemy, especially against tanks such as the 75 mm M4s and T-34s since they will find it very difficult to penetrate your armour.

[@adamg7984]

I like how it resides at 4.0 with like triple the speed and better side armor than the Churchill VII which sits at 4.7. Sure, the Churchill's shitty American 75mm gun with no HE filler has technically better penetration but it's a pretty obvious choice. I'd take a Kv-1E to 5.7 far sooner than a Churchill VII. War Thunder's balance sucks balls.

[@Hallands.]

@@adamg7984 I wonder how they regulate the ratings. Maybe frequency of use is a factor?

[@adamg7984]

@@Hallands. I do believe you're correct in that assumption or you already knew that. I'm pretty sure they do come up with ratings on that basis, use frequency. But that's a silly, stupid way to balance a vehicle considering it's easily manipulated. But that's also not the only way they choose ratings that's flawed so, it's certainly not the only issue. I just see so many double standards in how they balance the game. If you go by the KV-1 Zis-5 then the KV-1E should be at 4.0 but the KV-1 Zis-5 is significantly better than quite a few other vehicles at 4.3 and above 4.3 so it also depends on what perspective you come from. There's certain vehicles Gaijin never should have added like the Churchill VII since it's gun is anemic. It was designed to fight infantry and that's not worth much in War Thunder. All I know is if the KV-1E was up tiered, it's gun at least has 1 shot potential and can flank shot even with only, what, 80mm of point blank penetration? The Churchill VII has better frontal armor but it's so abysmally slow it's a pipe dream to make flanks in it. And even if you manage a flank shot, it's gun is just one of those AP without HE guns so it horribly under performs in the game because according to Gaijin, APHE acts like a hand grenade when thrown into a tank, it doesn't in real life of course.

[@Hallands.]

@@adamg7984 Have you talked to Gaijin? Your argumentation seems valid to me…

[@adamg7984]

@@Hallands. Oh well believe me I'm not the only one who's said this or feels this way. And it's worth adding many of the balance issues stem from the need for more BR ranks. The game only goes to 11.3 when it really needs to go to like 14 or 15 to allow much more nuance to balance. That alone could fix many of the issues but we're lucky to see Gaijin raise the BR ceiling by .3 every year.

[@bavondale]

13:28 "Wow Stickboy, an M10?" lol 14:28 "Wow Fate, an M10? lol

[@Wowflunky]

You know, as AMUSING as it would be to actually run into Bo & Friends in warthunder...sometimes I'm so glad I haven't because if this turned out to be me they were 'having fun with' I don't know how I'd react LOL. Plus, i'm waiting for T34-E. I want the uparmored set LOL

[@WarFoxThunder]

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[@227thw0lpak]

Love the KVs they are very awesome and scary when near them. Hope y'all had a blast.

[@khannaraha8817]

"I don't know if you can call it a dive if you just flop over" I don't know what's harsher, that comment by Fate or the fact he gave the landing a 0/10.

[@williammontgrain6544]

Bo performed a flawless NesTea dive. I give it a 10.

[@RyRy_941]

This video was so much fun! I just bought the KV-1E and the Po-2 thanks to your suggestion. Also, I agree with Sturmling... you can't keep pets in War Thunder they always turn on their owners. You just gotta put them down Old Yeller style.

[@WarFoxThunder]

frfr, unless calliope, which for some freaking reason calliope mains are the friendlist people XD i should know, i bought the calliope myself and its a blast just dicking around in it, whether its actually contributing to the battle or not!

[@DutchBart666]

I just recently found this channel and absolutely love the banner, also got myself back into war thunder...

[@Ben-mw9vz]

in this video, Bo MUTILATES an unfortunate KV-2 piece by piece, and executes it in the end

[@CaptainSeato]

Bo: "We learned our lesson!" I know Sturmling is my spirit animal because I said, at the same time, "have we learned a lesson?"

[@DDragon501]

KV chassis is probably one of my favorite from WW2. Lots of interesting variants.

[@BobJohn-qq6bp]

The fact that the KV-2 didn't hear Bo coming up.

[@ammoniumphosphate]

Dude had serious tunnel vision lol

[@MarshmaloWarrior]

The KV-1E is indeed really fun to play if you enjoy heavy tanks.

[@KamiRecca]

"To stop playing with our food" he says in great, childish disapointment.

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

Great video Bo! Just picked this tank up the other day, its one i've wanted for awhile, but had never caught on sale lol

[@Queen_Bee_82]

Thank you Bo, Sturmling, Fate and Stick! Great video!! 💜💜

[@dabiga2315]

"Y'know what would improve the KV-1? _Even more_ armor!"

[@K_Balu]

Transmission and engine: A'ight i'm out

[@cptmidnight6117]

When will Bo ever learn not to play with his food? I hope never cause it always makes me laugh when he does. Keep up the great work TBLF.👍😊

[@c83-w5z]

The disappointment from sturmling really got me

[@kevinzuniga4910]

Who doesn’t love watching KV-1 content!? ❤ keep up the great videos guys!

[@verumlegatum1014]

I feel ya Bo. It seems every time I play with friends lately I'm the one getting everyone killed.

[@jacky_chan45]

Keep up the awesome work Bo👍🙂

[@Frozenflare]

Great video of my favorite KV-1

[@game-ri6dg]

Just started watching your videos and I usually don't comment but I really enjoy it! You upload daily content which is great 👍.

[@ammoniumphosphate]

Hope you stick around! Bo’s videos are always a great laugh :D

[@jordanhawks1035]

Thanks for letting me know all of those tanks are on sale! I’ll have to see about that

[@Ben_not_10]

17:50 As an Enlisted player I can confidently say that when you’re playing as infantry that armored car is most certainly a weapon of war……… until I get close enough to throw a dynamite pack at it.

[@antb2340]

I started watching for the War Thunder but now I watch for the conversations you guys have LOL

[@ChillingIceCube]

I genuinely gasped 18:13

[@Queen_Bee_82]

Ive watched this 3 times now! Gets better every time!

[@Wunicorn]

fantastic video, love the banter

[@JXP07]

It’s now available for purchase for limited time! Let’s go!

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

Thank you Sturmling, Stick, and Fate for helping with this video! You are all hilarious :)

[@NotLikethisComrade]

I'm so glad to see a KV-1E video again, my goodness I love this damn beast.

[@adamg7984]

Yeah, I would too since it's a pretty unbalanced vehicle.

[@alastor6114]

I played War Thunder this morning and was wondering why there was so many KV-1Es. Then I saw the segment about the sale.

[@yrkjrk2972]

Bo for the next hide and seek video could we please get you and Stick to fly Apaches wile the others hunt for targets on the ground? Or if the next patch drops before then an AH-6M?

[@bjornk.9637]

05:35 the Mist efficent tactical move of the Team. 😂😂

[@derrickstorm6976]

Sturmling had so much fun 😂

[@tiggunner9231]

Ur vids are so funny keep up the great work!

[@thomasbrewer3753]

I was just watching your old Kv-1E vid then I see this in my notifications😄

[@OtherWorldExplorers]

And this is what happens when you screw around

[@omegasupremez2832]

Bo Time on Sunday Yes!!!!

[@johncee853]

Saw Bo in the XM1-GM a day or two ago in Sticks video...got my hopes up! Shattered dreams again...😭😭😭

[@m.lucifer6722]

Now all we need is the KV-1B on sale.

[@williammontgrain6544]

That moment when you break your right wing by hitting your left wing on a building. Gaijin physics.

[@colblood4426]

great video as always keep them coming

[@JohnSmith-oh9ux]

They can have all sales they want. Not giving snail any money since "free Abrams" fiasco.

[@CT--ph9yj]

KV-1E vs. Imhumpry KV-1E is almost indestructible.

[@relentlesj786]

Always a great day with y’all around

[@mr.Jalkinen]

400K soon daym

[@gaiofattos2]

Great video bo!

[@official_stb560]

I wish I could have a pet kv2 like these guys at the start

[@karmotrine9180]

That's a real nice skin, is it a live.wt one?

[@collinc7908]

love the videos keep up the good work!!

[@zeacrossstormblade6819]

Those KV-1Es are nasty

[@typicalpole952]

Bo is the best wt youtuber

[@liladoodle]

Attempt #450: Please try the Stridsvagn M/42 Delat Torn.

[@merehuman4758]

isnt the link for the 3% going towards you a grabify link

[@peterlimburg3872]

He can you make a new premium buying guide for vehicles which are released after 2020?

[@jacobzehner2004]

The KV-1E just looks like the KV-1B.

[@yugoslav2891]

Nice tank

[@Rich77UK]

"It's like a Kinder surprise...not available to buy" bless the less stupid EU laws that allows these chocolatey bundles of fun.

[@holdencross5904]

Y’all should try the M8 LAC in the Chinese tree

[@silversilver9598]

Yay great vid

[@MajorHavoc214]

Never be a friend of team killers. Yeah you will never be a friend of mine on Steam.

[@fcv1_]

Damn, i just bought kv1e, and only now i see this video. I could lay my hands on some great decal(.

[@yes3074]

Just bullying the KW-2 lol

[@mrfuzzerkins4170]

should use the M22 and do more of these documentrys following one or more tanks on the other team

[@MJPIA]

when you slap armor on your armor

[@ThaisenS]

great video

[@henricurry242]

Good lord

[@Laurensvld]

when will the Kv-1e come back?

[@LudensP]

Nothing was learned. But it was great.

[@_GODSFIGHTER]

Can you fly the bf109 g14? It's been 7 years since you made a video on it

[@daanbos5918]

Mini Maus

[@Trialsphere]

Can you play the American t55e1? It’s a go kart with like a 4 second reload.

[@ODST_Parker]

Kinda wish the Russian vehicles were a store pack, like the Chinese got recently for the various high-tier MBTs. I actually got that pack because it was very worthwhile with the bundle being on sale. The KV-1E is probably worth the 3,200 GE, but I don't think the other three are worth much.

[@邱聖文-g4t]

If I can get 1 dollar when everytime Bo plays with his food. Damn ,I will be rich. XD

[@Saidai_007]

0:07Average German player.

[@Prisoner4245]

I bought this tank and I like it I want the BT 7 too it look cool

[@NotHimproductions]

Could you do a video on the m60 aos

[@keithrogers6876]

My hope with the KV-1E being on sale is that huge numbers of people will buy it and spam it out and have really good results. Then with it being spammed out and doing well they can decide to increase the BR of it, and in the interest of fairness raise the KV-1B by the same amount.

[@nikoclesceri2267]

IDK, The KV-1E/B have never really gave me any issues when fighting them. Gives my team plenty though but that may be because they are newer to the game

[@keithrogers6876]

@@nikoclesceri2267 I mostly have troubles with them when fully uptiered against them and not playing those nations with really good guns at 3.0. Or when volumetric decides to be a jerk lol.

[@gavinjenkins899]

The reason it seems OP to you but isn't up-BR-ed, is because 4.3 is insanely often full downtiered, but Gaijin almost certainly balances things only at their native BR. So your experiences with it are biased in a way the algorithm isn't. In other words, normal tanks are also as good as it when they are full downtiered, they just aren't as often.

[@keithrogers6876]

@@gavinjenkins899 I wouldn't call it OP, just very strong and annoying to kill when volumetric is being a pain. The thing that pushes tanks like these in to OP territory is when they have a few specific weak spots to aim for, but the game lets people cover those weak spots in bushes. Unlike many other vehicles where the entire vehicle is the weak spot lol. "Just shoot it in the X" doesn't work if players can't see those spots.

[@rockig5529]

The Churchill mk 7 can be very easily killed from the side. Even an Ostwind can kill it. Most people don’t know the weak spot.

[@patmank568]

Why can’t the tanks be as oblivious in my games lmao

[@Mossy_Wombat]

Gucci Gary I choose you!

[@Luredreier]

This video was hilarious. As for your add. I wish I could take you up on that. But I'm first of all short on cash these days. And secondly not too keen on spending that money on a Belarusian company (if I had it)...

[@jasramji1228]

can you make a video on the tornado

[@bassplayersayer]

Lovely comrades.

[@gusroberts8948]

You should play the 76 jumbo again

[@Athleticduck]

I’ve just given up on grinding on war thunder the best tank I have is a Panzer 3

[@greninjalord9789]

Not sure if y'all take vehicle suggestions but I'd like to see you guys play the USH-405

[@logandeathrage6945]

Bo and company do take requests usually in the pinned comment.

[@TrickiVicBB71]

M10 judgement from Sturmling 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FoxieBoii]

How does he do that yellow ping thing I've been trying to figure it out for forever

[@goodless]

Is the sale over? I can't find them.

[@ghostking4391]

The guy was so angry cost he died and didn't kill you he came back and killed stick boy

[@RubberduckWVU]

Day 6 of requesting hide and seek with seeker using pe 8 aka hide and boom thanks for all the great videos bo and tblf

[@ultranationalist.]

T-34 57 next please

[@number2debil947]

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