M1A1 Clickbait Appreciation Thread

[bastion of pragmatism]

I love this tank. The thing slaps. Bought it last night and have been on fire. Have not had a game with less than 5 kills in it yet. Insane firepower and firerate, great survivability, good armor (especially the turret) and the mobility is just wild. Not to mention all the noobs playing this BR, farming them and having them on my team means more kills for me. Gosh I sound like I have a crush on this tank…

[B-BRAIN]

But at that premium tier most of the prem players leave after 1 death. Then you have a epic tank but no team :)

[Bear]

The Click Bait is a great tank for the first 4 minutes of a match. After that, half your team has died and quit and you and 4 others are fighting against 10.

[Roshrach]

Originally posted by ????:

I love this tank. The thing slaps. Bought it last night and have been on fire. Have not had a game with less than 5 kills in it yet. Insane firepower and firerate, great survivability, good armor (especially the turret) and the mobility is just wild. Not to mention all the noobs playing this BR, farming them and having them on my team means more kills for me. Gosh I sound like I have a crush on this tank…

Are you being sarcastic?

[Wandering Flare]

Originally posted by Roshrach:

Originally posted by ????:

I love this tank. The thing slaps. Bought it last night and have been on fire. Have not had a game with less than 5 kills in it yet. Insane firepower and firerate, great survivability, good armor (especially the turret) and the mobility is just wild. Not to mention all the noobs playing this BR, farming them and having them on my team means more kills for me. Gosh I sound like I have a crush on this tank…

Are you being sarcastic?

No, they're trying to troll people that aren't dumb enough to fall for the Click-Bait horde.

[Roshrach]

Originally posted by Wandering Flare:

Originally posted by Roshrach:

Are you being sarcastic?

No, they're trying to troll people that aren't dumb enough to fall for the Click-Bait horde.

Its just pure evil. Thank you for your services sir! You fought really well against them. I hope they don't fall into this "Get killed on every shot tank" trap.

[Captain P]

the M1A1 Clickbait is a good tank, the problem is the match maker that always sends you against Russia and Germany

[Adam Basher]

Originally posted by Wandering Flare:

Originally posted by Roshrach:

Are you being sarcastic?

No, they're trying to troll people that aren't dumb enough to fall for the Click-Bait horde.

if you seriously believe that calling the M1A1 Clickbait good is trolling, then you're sorely mistaken. It's not about tricking anyone—it's about recognizing and appreciating the tank's inherent strengths and capabilities. In skilled hands, the M1A1 Clickbait can be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

Your accusation of trolling reflects a lack of understanding and experience with the tank. Rather than dismissing opinions that differ from yours, perhaps it's time to broaden your perspective and learn more about how different players approach the game. Respectfully engaging in discussions can lead to a deeper understanding for everyone involved.

Furthermore, baseless accusations only undermine constructive dialogue. Instead of labeling others, take the time to analyze the performance metrics and gameplay strategies that support your arguments. Show us your stats and demonstrate your knowledge of the game mechanics. This way, we can all benefit from a more informed exchange of ideas.

Let's elevate the conversation beyond mere accusations and delve into meaningful discussions about gameplay and strategy. If you're confident in your stance, backing it up with evidence from your own gameplay statistics would add credibility to your claims. Feel free to share your in-game username so we can check your stats and discuss this on a factual basis.

[Wandering Flare]

Originally posted by Adam Basher:

Originally posted by Wandering Flare:

No, they're trying to troll people that aren't dumb enough to fall for the Click-Bait horde.

if you seriously believe that calling the M1A1 Clickbait good is trolling, then you're sorely mistaken. It's not about tricking anyone—it's about recognizing and appreciating the tank's inherent strengths and capabilities. In skilled hands, the M1A1 Clickbait can be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

Your accusation of trolling reflects a lack of understanding and experience with the tank. Rather than dismissing opinions that differ from yours, perhaps it's time to broaden your perspective and learn more about how different players approach the game. Respectfully engaging in discussions can lead to a deeper understanding for everyone involved.

Furthermore, baseless accusations only undermine constructive dialogue. Instead of labeling others, take the time to analyze the performance metrics and gameplay strategies that support your arguments. Show us your stats and demonstrate your knowledge of the game mechanics. This way, we can all benefit from a more informed exchange of ideas.

Let's elevate the conversation beyond mere accusations and delve into meaningful discussions about gameplay and strategy. If you're confident in your stance, backing it up with evidence from your own gameplay statistics would add credibility to your claims. Feel free to share your in-game username so we can check your stats and discuss this on a factual basis.

I know the OP, I know they're a troll that in reality can't even crack a 1.5 KD, and I know why they decided to make this thread and why they spew nonsense like Abrams having good armor.

I have already explained to you why the "inherent strengths and capabilities" of the Abrams line as a whole, not just Click-Bait, are nothing special compared to every other MBT in the game. It is mobile, so is everyone else, it has a good shell, so does everyone else, it has no armor in the front besides the cheeks, which makes it less survivable than at least 5 other nations, its "whispering death" engine is so loud I can pinpoint its location from 3km away.

This isn't a "ur using it wrong" debate, the tank objectively has little merit of its own and the argument of "just flank and don't get shot" applies to every other tank in the game and is therefore meaningless. I could take everything you've said but replace "Click-Bait" with "Ariete" and it would make it sound just as good to anyone who hasn't spent hundreds of matches fighting them to actually know the tanks are a laughable piece of garbage.

[bastion of pragmatism]

Originally posted by Wandering Flare:

Originally posted by Adam Basher:

if you seriously believe that calling the M1A1 Clickbait good is trolling, then you're sorely mistaken. It's not about tricking anyone—it's about recognizing and appreciating the tank's inherent strengths and capabilities. In skilled hands, the M1A1 Clickbait can be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

Your accusation of trolling reflects a lack of understanding and experience with the tank. Rather than dismissing opinions that differ from yours, perhaps it's time to broaden your perspective and learn more about how different players approach the game. Respectfully engaging in discussions can lead to a deeper understanding for everyone involved.


Furthermore, baseless accusations only undermine constructive dialogue. Instead of labeling others, take the time to analyze the performance metrics and gameplay strategies that support your arguments. Show us your stats and demonstrate your knowledge of the game mechanics. This way, we can all benefit from a more informed exchange of ideas.

Let's elevate the conversation beyond mere accusations and delve into meaningful discussions about gameplay and strategy. If you're confident in your stance, backing it up with evidence from your own gameplay statistics would add credibility to your claims. Feel free to share your in-game username so we can check your stats and discuss this on a factual basis.

I know the OP, I know they're a troll that in reality can't even crack a 1.5 KD, and I know why they decided to make this thread and why they spew nonsense like Abrams having good armor.

I have already explained to you why the "inherent strengths and capabilities" of the Abrams line as a whole, not just Click-Bait, are nothing special compared to every other MBT in the game. It is mobile, so is everyone else, it has a good shell, so does everyone else, it has no armor in the front besides the cheeks, which makes it less survivable than at least 5 other nations, its "whispering death" engine is so loud I can pinpoint its location from 3km away.

This isn't a "ur using it wrong" debate, the tank objectively has little merit of its own and the argument of "just flank and don't get shot" applies to every other tank in the game and is therefore meaningless. I could take everything you've said but replace "Click-Bait" with "Ariete" and it would make it sound just as good to anyone who hasn't spent hundreds of matches fighting them to actually know the tanks are a laughable piece of garbage.

I don’t know why you follow me around this forum like a lost puppy despite me never engaging with you, but I’ll indulge you this once. I have a 3 KD in most of my Russian tanks, a 3.5 in the M1 KVT, and a 4 in the clickbait. You need to get good.

Further, I have a friend in the US Marine Corps. It’s whistling death, not whispering. It’s still a jet engine, dude.

[Wandering Flare]

Originally posted by ????:

Originally posted by Wandering Flare:

I know the OP, I know they're a troll that in reality can't even crack a 1.5 KD, and I know why they decided to make this thread and why they spew nonsense like Abrams having good armor.

I have already explained to you why the "inherent strengths and capabilities" of the Abrams line as a whole, not just Click-Bait, are nothing special compared to every other MBT in the game. It is mobile, so is everyone else, it has a good shell, so does everyone else, it has no armor in the front besides the cheeks, which makes it less survivable than at least 5 other nations, its "whispering death" engine is so loud I can pinpoint its location from 3km away.

This isn't a "ur using it wrong" debate, the tank objectively has little merit of its own and the argument of "just flank and don't get shot" applies to every other tank in the game and is therefore meaningless. I could take everything you've said but replace "Click-Bait" with "Ariete" and it would make it sound just as good to anyone who hasn't spent hundreds of matches fighting them to actually know the tanks are a laughable piece of garbage.

I don’t know why you follow me around this forum like a lost puppy despite me never engaging with you, but I’ll indulge you this once. I have a 3 KD in most of my Russian tanks, a 3.5 in the M1 KVT, and a 4 in the clickbait. You need to get good.

Further, I have a friend in the US Marine Corps. It’s whistling death, not whispering. It’s still a jet engine, dude.

Oh I'm just hanging around the forums and happen to find it quite entertaining when someone can't even make a proper bait post, and by nature I am drawn to giving people warnings about this and that so they don't make a fool of themselves believing trolls and baiters.

You have engaged with me before, and made an absolute fool of yourself when we figured out your actual KD is 1.4, so you can make up any numbers you want for the people that will believe them, because I won't. It is entertaining though, kinda like hearing about another lawsuit from Billy Mitchell.

And I'm sure you also have a cousin at Horse Guards and friends at Court, doesn't undo the fact the "quiet" tank is loud as a toddler on an airplane.

[bastion of pragmatism]

dude has completely lost it and is writing schizo stream of consciousness

[-NODER-_Novastorm_]

Originally posted by nirvana_sth:

Originally posted by ????:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3283682395 been playing this all day. things a nuke printer

Just updated my comment:
"And just to let you know I got my 2nd and 3rd nukes playing USA 11.3 in less than 2 weeks, took me 3,000 hours to get my first one. It's not because abrams are better than my German or soviet mbts, it's because I have to play it so darn careful that I end up with 0 deaths..."
Again, give it time :)

This is what we call skill.

[Legion]

Originally posted by Wandering Flare:

And I'm sure you also have a cousin at Horse Guards and friends at Court,

The man who loses the King's colours, loses the King's friendship.....you have 2 choices OP....

[nirvana_sth]

Originally posted by Novastorm:

Originally posted by nirvana_sth:

Just updated my comment:
"And just to let you know I got my 2nd and 3rd nukes playing USA 11.3 in less than 2 weeks, took me 3,000 hours to get my first one. It's not because abrams are better than my German or soviet mbts, it's because I have to play it so darn careful that I end up with 0 deaths..."
Again, give it time :)

This is what we call skill.

Explains why the winrate is so bad.
Everyone playing abrams are so skilled that there is no one left capping the flags.

[Adam Basher]

Alright everyone, let's take a step back and get some perspective here. The fact that a lot of new players are using the M1A1 Clickbait doesn't diminish its capabilities. It's only natural that a tank with such a storied history and reputation would attract a broad range of players, including those still learning the ropes.

Let’s remember that the M1A1 Clickbait has a crew placement that significantly reduces the risk of being one-shot. Unlike the T-72, where the crew essentially sits on an ejector seat atop an ammo carousel, or the Leopard 2, which lines up three of its four crew members on the left side of the tank in a straight line, the M1A1 offers a more survivable setup. This design increases the chances of crew survival and the tank's overall resilience in battle.

Moreover, the M1A1 is equipped with blow-out panels to protect against ammo cook-off, enhancing its survivability further. Its 5-second reload time is unmatched, allowing for rapid firepower that can change the course of a battle. And let’s not forget its mobility, which is among the best in the game, second only to maybe the Japanese MBTs.

Every nation gets noobs when a new tank goes on sale. Remember when the Leopard 2A4 Battalion123 and the T-72A TURMS first dropped? It was the same story. It will quickly go back to normal over the coming month as players upskill and learn the nuances of their new tanks.

Additionally, the Abrams has proxy fuse HEAT ammo for dealing with helicopters and IRCM, which provides protection from Ataka missiles.

So, instead of getting caught up in the noise, let’s focus on the facts. The M1A1 Clickbait, when used correctly, is a formidable tank that rewards skill and strategy. Newer players will learn, and seasoned players will continue to demonstrate its potential. It's important to separate the tank's capabilities from the inexperience of some of its users.