Tanker Tuesdays

[Ronin_Around]

It was a busy night on Torchbearer for Tanker Tuesday tonight. Good to see lots of new faces and lower level tanks getting involved with the joy of Tankering.

There were four teams running tonight, two of which were mission teams, a level 50 one lead by @Agoogala and amid 30s one lead by @Warboss.

Many thanks to @echoes aka Echo of BA Brawler for volunteering to lead a Cavern of Transcendence trial and having the guts to attempt it at +2 with tanks capped at level 15. Sadly, I am told this did not succeed and Sam Wincott is still in danger.

And thanks to those that joined me in taking on the Dr Kahn TF. We dropped the diff to +2 for the Reichsman fight and ended up finishing in 1:02:32,  32:19 minutes of which was the just fighting Reichsman. 

 

Next week, Sept 16th, we will be back on Everlasting. It will be Respec Week for the WST and the Electric Melee challenge will be continuing there. The challenge tanks are up to Numina I think, or will go against the Freaks in the Terra Volta Reactor. Meet up in Kings Row beside the IP Gate. 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET.

 

Also September 20th we will be on Reunion. 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET. 

 

December 30th, TankHQ will run an all Tank Hamidon Raid on Torchbearer. Regular start time but we will be running in the Abyss. Lots of time for you to get an appropriate tank up to 50+.

 

See you all in the City

 

[Ronin_Around]

A fun night of tanking on Everlasting tonight, with a lot of new faces standing on the wall. 

We had four teams running with Great Thanks going to @StarForce Centurion aka Ion Marvel leading a RiktiSpec (TV3) trial for us and @Elltenia DelGanis aka Iron Golem Geralda taking on a mision team. @Oterra overcame her "star allergies" to lead another mission team with E'lla Trik.  The Electric Melee challenge continued it's run, first with a Freakspec, then fighting the Clockwork King and then thwarting a Nemesis invasion in PI. Thanks to @MsAligned for leading the team for the challenge.

 

This Saturday we will return to Reunion. 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET. No set plan at this point but if someone needs a specific TF or badge run done, let me know and we will set that up.

 

Next week Tanker Tuesday will be back on Indomitable. 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET. The new cycle of the WST begins again with Positron 1&2. The stone armor challenge will be in it's final stretch working Tina Mac or MJ arcs I believe.

 

See you all in the City

[Warboss]

On Reunion  my Bio Tank (from said challenge) still needs Numina's (ugh) (due to me missing that TT when we ran it). Other than that, I'm good with anything.

[Ronin_Around]

A fun run on Reunion this morning. We had nine tankers show up through the event but managed to fit all onto one team. 

We started off taking care of 3 Paladins in Kings Row before heading off to PI to do the second half of the "A Hero's Epic" arc for Maria Jenkins for a whole bunch of AV fights with Battle Maiden, Black Swan, Malaise, Mother Mayhem, Infernal, Diabolique, Marauder, Dominatrix & Olympian Guard. A bunch of levels for the couple of low level tanks and good progress on the Dimensional Warder badge for the rest.

Next  Reunion Tanker Tuesday will be on October 18th.

 

Our next event is Sept 23rd on Indomitable. 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET. Posi 1&2 is the WST. Stone Armor challenge will be continuing as well.

 

See you in the City

[Ronin_Around]

A good night on Indomitable tonight. Had 11 Stone Armor Tanks joining in our challenge tonight and a few Standard tanks that filled out the teams. Many thanks to @PapaSlade for leading the Positron 1 & 2 TFs for the lower level tanks. @Warboss & @X'terra decided to duo a Synapse TF, which they completed in 1:48:28 (with an assist on Babbage from the mission team). And the mission team ran through most of Tina Macintyre's Anti-Matter Collision/Instant Army arc, temporarily chasing off Anti-Matter. Will finish his take down next month.

 

This September apparently has five Tuesdays, which I spaced on and did not have a special event planned. But as a change of pace, we will do a special prime-time run on Victory next week, September 30th. Meet up in Kings Row 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET. Dr Q and ApeMage will be the WST and of course there will be a high level mission team. This will be a great time to make a new tanker on Victory if you don't have one there, or transfer one over to join in. 

 

- December 30th, TankHQ will run an all Tank Hamidon Raid on Torchbearer. Regular start time but we will be running in the Abyss. Lots of time for you to get an appropriate tank up to 50+. 

 

See you all in the City

 

[Warboss]

We had a good time on that run. X was pretty much death free until Babbs kicked her in the face...  But we got it done and X now has her TFC Accolade!

[Ronin_Around]

There was a fun night of tanking on Victory tonight for our first prime time run there. We had 3 teams running with @PLVRIZR boldly leading 5 tankers though the Apex and Tin Mage II TFs, reports are they were a little slower than usual but got it done in style regardless. There were also 2 mission teams going with @Warboss leading one to take care of some business for Unai Kemen and with those that came along with me to run Max's Dark Astoria arc. Many levels and face plants happened along the way.

 

This Saturday, October 4th will be the usual Victory run. 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET. Meet up in Kings Row and we will find something interesting to tank. 

Next Tuesday, October 7th, TT returns to Excelsior. 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET. Synapse and Sara Moore will be the WST. Volunteers to lead teams are always appreciated.

 

- December 30th, TankHQ will run an all Tank Hamidon Raid on Torchbearer. Regular start time but we will be running in the Abyss. Lots of time for you to get an appropriate tank up to 50+.  Tell your friends as the more tanks for this the merrier.

 

See you all in the CIty

 

 

[PLVRIZR]

9 hours ago, Ronin_Around said:

. We had 3 teams running with @PLVRIZR boldly leading 5 tankers though the Apex and Tin Mage II TFs, reports are they were a little slower than usual but got it done in style regardless.

Accurate summary (as always), but we had a blast slogging through it (as always).  I didn't catch the time for Apex, but it was about the same as TinMage at 53 minutes.  We thought we were going to start with six, but one was denied entry by LFG (and we all thought the "Alpa slot unlocked" requirement was no more, but the fact that they were only at 85% 'til unlock seems to point to the contrary).  Battle Maiden and Director 11 caused most of the delays and it's a good thing a couple of us were loaded with daggers, because I threw TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE, in the (not quite) two hours to complete the dual TFs.

 

"Victory" was ours, in the end 😆

[Warboss]

Good stuff overall last night. It was fun running my Rad/Claws (I'm a bit unsure of the effectiveness of Claws on a Tank...) and getting to meet some new attendees and welcome back some of the newer players. Good to have you all a long at that event! It was nice hitting one of our normal "Weekend servers" during the week, just to mix things up a bit. And, a bit funny to think we'll be right back there this Saturday. So, if you missed last night, or you made it and are looking for more TT. Make sure to join us this Sat at 10:00 AM PT (see Ronin's post above).

 

See you in game, in the middle of the mobs!

[Ronin_Around]

2 hours ago, PLVRIZR said:

We thought we were going to start with six, but one was denied entry by LFG (and we all thought the "Alpa slot unlocked" requirement was no more, but the fact that they were only at 85% 'til unlock seems to point to the contrary). 

I took a look at this and tested it with someone with only 21% Alpha progress.  It seems it is a LFG Teleport Glitch.

Apex and TinMage II TF don't unlock in the LFG window until you unlock the Alpha slot, however you can walk up to either of them and start the TFs if you are in the zone already. 

Unfortunate for last night, but good knowledge to have going forward.

[Warboss]

I think LFG just hates Tanks. Thanks for looking into this Ronin, good to know for future events.

[Ronin_Around]

Next Tuesday on Excel will also be the continuation on the Energy Aura tank challenge. I think most got to the 12-14 level range, so not quite able to to a Synaspe TF which means Positron TFs are likely to be run for them.

[PLVRIZR]

@Ronin_Around must still be recovering from the very large turnout on Excelsior last night.  I can report on the team I led through a +0/8 Synapse.  +0 because several of us were running our Energy Aura "challenge" tanks and were in the late teens and early twenties, at the outset.  We finished in a respectable 1:28 and some of the added time was a bonus Babbage, which was right in front of the door entrance to the Clockwork Prince mission (from a different TF team), so we helped with that one and then got our own, very shortly thereafter.  Double Merits!  Only two defeats and only because @X'terra did their best @wittylibrarian impersonation and face planted twice (but not until the last couple of missions).  Great fun and many levels were had, thanks to all who came out.

 

Next Tuesday is Torchbearer, with Imperious (ITF) and Justin Augustine as the WSTs.  See you in the City!

[Warboss]

I can't speak for @Ronin_Around around but he probably didn't have time for the recap. We were bit by the TF bug and got stuck in a reoccurring mission loop. After everyone logged off and logged back in (and after the star quit hopping about) we got back on track. We DID manage to finish both Posi 1 and Posi 2, so all EA challengers that participated will be ready for Synapse next month. 

[Warboss]

Hi all, just a reminder (as PLV mentioned earlier), TT tonight on Torch. Meet in King's Row by the IP Gate at 6:00 PM PDT. See you then!

[Ronin_Around]

It was a good time on Torchbearer tonight for Tanker Tuesday. We had three teams running tonight with dueling ITF teams lead by @PLVRIZR and @Pep Rally and a mission team lead by @MsAligned. Many thanks to each of them for taking on the stars tonight.

Apologies for the lack of an update last week, But many thanks to @wittylibrarian for leading a Sara Moore TF, @Kilo for taking the mission team,  PLV again for leading the Synapse TF and @Warboss for taking the helm of the Energy Aura challenge team through Positron 1 & 2.

 

This Saturday, Oct 18th, Tanker Tuesday will return to Reunion. 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CET. I'm thinking an ITF is likely so bring a 35+ tank if you can.

Next week, Oct 21st TT will be on Everlasting. The Electric Melee challenge will be looking at a Numina TF if memory serves. For non- challenge tankers the WST will be the Faathim the Kind and Penny Yin TFs and missions of course.

 

- December 30th, TankHQ will run an all Tank Hamidon Raid on Torchbearer. Regular start time but we will be running in the Abyss. Lots of time for you to get an appropriate tank up to 50+.

 

Questions have been asked about the Tanker challenge sets and future challenges, so let me give  brief rundown of where those stand.

The challenge sets started off on Reunion first with a free for all set in 2023 and then with Bio Armor restriction in 2024. Those are both considered complete.

Current challenges:

Stone Armor/Melee Weapon on Indomitable - started in January 2025, TFC run is complete, most are in 40-45 level range, currently running through Tina Mac/MJ AV arcs 

Electric Melee on Everlasting - started in April 2025, about to finish off the TFC run, most in early 40s 

Energy Aura on Excelsior - started in August 2025, in the Synapse/Yin range, most in mid 20s

 

Future challenges:

January 2026 will see the start of the Psionic Armor challenge set on Torchbearer. Please start this one with a new tank at level 1-2. Build now if you see fit. (will be running a Psi/Axe for this myself)

A Regeneration Tank challenge has been requested as well. Start date for that is penciled in for March/April 2026. Currently the home for this is up in the air. Victory is a possibility as it has not had a challenge run yet. As is a return to Reunion. However, since those are lower pop servers and weekend TT runs we can look at doing Regen on one of the other servers once the current challenge on that server is complete. Suggestions and discussion always welcomed.

 

If there is any other power sets or combos that anyone thinks would make for an interesting Tanker Tuesday Challenge run, please leave a comment or send me a message and I'll figure out the when and where for other challenges. (I have my suspicions that someone we all know would like to see a Radiation Armor or Fire Melee challenge in the near future.)

 

As always, this is a community event and you all are the community, if there is any type of event, mission arc, uncommon task force or strike force you would like to see run (or maybe lead) please let me or Warboss know and we will do our best to help you achieve it.

 

Thank you all for making Tanker Tuesday the great event that it is and keeping it going.

 

See you all in the City.

[Waraxe]

1 hour ago, Ronin_Around said:

(I have my suspicions that someone we all know would like to see a Radiation Armor or Fire Melee challenge in the near future.)

Por que no los dos?

[PLVRIZR]

8 hours ago, Waraxe said:

Por que no los dos?

You can certainly do that (pick both listed power sets), but we don't want to pidgeon-hole peeps who want to use a different secondary.

[PLVRIZR]

10 hours ago, Ronin_Around said:

It was a good time on Torchbearer tonight for Tanker Tuesday. We had three teams running tonight with dueling ITF teams lead by @PLVRIZR and @Pep Rally 

Our team had a blast and finished a +2 in 1:10.  Not bad considering it was a "kill most" and with only tanks, it was a bit of a slog on the final "defeat Romulus four times" mission.  Many levels, even for the incarnated tanks (I got two piloting NUTCRCKR, going from VL568 to VL570 😁).

[Warboss]

13 hours ago, Ronin_Around said:

 

Questions have been asked about the Tanker challenge sets and future challenges, so let me give  brief rundown of where those stand.

The challenge sets started off on Reunion first with a free for all set in 2023 and then with Bio Armor restriction in 2024. Those are both considered complete.

Current challenges:

Stone Armor/Melee Weapon on Indomitable - started in January 2025, TFC run is complete, most are in 40-45 level range, currently running through Tina Mac/MJ AV arcs 

Electric Melee on Everlasting - started in April 2025, about to finish off the TFC run, most in early 40s 

Energy Aura on Excelsior - started in August 2025, in the Synapse/Yin range, most in mid 20s

 

Future challenges:

January 2026 will see the start of the Psionic Armor challenge set on Torchbearer. Please start this one with a new tank at level 1-2. Build now if you see fit. (will be running a Psi/Axe for this myself)

A Regeneration Tank challenge has been requested as well. Start date for that is penciled in for March/April 2026. Currently the home for this is up in the air. Victory is a possibility as it has not had a challenge run yet. As is a return to Reunion. However, since those are lower pop servers and weekend TT runs we can look at doing Regen on one of the other servers once the current challenge on that server is complete. Suggestions and discussion always welcomed.

 

If there is any other power sets or combos that anyone thinks would make for an interesting Tanker Tuesday Challenge run, please leave a comment or send me a message and I'll figure out the when and where for other challenges. (I have my suspicions that someone we all know would like to see a Radiation Armor or Fire Melee challenge in the near future.)

 

 

Thanks for keeping track of all this and keeping the event running Ronin. Leading TT is a massive undertaking, even more so now (since the event seems to be gaining in popularity). 

 

13 hours ago, Ronin_Around said:

 

(I have my suspicions that someone we all know would like to see a Radiation Armor or Fire Melee challenge in the near future.)

 

 

No idea who you could be alluding to ....

 

13 hours ago, Ronin_Around said:

 

As always, this is a community event and you all are the community, if there is any type of event, mission arc, uncommon task force or strike force you would like to see run (or maybe lead) please let me or Warboss know and we will do our best to help you achieve it.

 

Thank you all for making Tanker Tuesday the great event that it is and keeping it going.

 

 

This, this, THIS!

[Waraxe]

3 hours ago, PLVRIZR said:

You can certainly do that (pick both listed power sets), but we don't want to pidgeon-hole peeps who want to use a different secondary.

Yeah, I get the non-pigeon holing thing, but just think about how awesome an 8 tank team of fire/rads would be, melting their way through everything in sight?

  

 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

Edited October 15 by Waraxe

[Warboss]

41 minutes ago, Waraxe said:

Yeah, I get the non-pigeon holing thing, but just think about how awesome an 8 tank team of fire/rads would be, melting their way through everything in sight?

  

 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

 

I do every night right before I go to sleep (my toes curl up at the thought and I drool).

Edited October 15 by Warboss

[Ronin_Around]

A small but mighty turn out for Tanker Tuesday on Reunion today. We started off with ridding Kings Row of three roaming Paladins and a rouge Eochai. Then six intrepid tankers ventured to Cimerora to assist Imperious in purging the past of 5th Column time travelers, Nictus and local Cimeroran Traitors. After that was completed in fine fashion the tankers headed to Dark Astoria to take care of a problem for Heather Townsend.

All in all a fun time was had, many levels gained and even a few purple recipes dropped.

 

Next Tanker Tuesday will be October 21st on Everlasting. Faathim and Yin TFs will be the WST. Electric Melee challenge tanks will be finishing off the TFC run with a Numina TF.

Meet up in Kings Row by the IP Gate. 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET

 

See you in the City

[Ronin_Around]

A good run for the tanks on Everlasting tonight, there were 3 full teams running. Many thanks to @Oterra for leading the mission team and to @PLVRIZR for leading the non-Electric Melee Yin TF. As for Electric Melee challenge, we had a couple lower level EM tanks join us so we pivoted from a Numina TF to a Yin TF as well and then to some Tina Mac missions. The Numina TF for that group will go next month.

 

The next Tanker Tuesday event will be October 28th on Indomitable. Miss Liberty TF and the Abandoned Sewer Trial will be the WST. Stone Armor challenge will be in the home stretch there. Meet up in Kings Row. 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET.

 

- December 30th, TankHQ will run an all Tank Hamidon Raid on Torchbearer. Regular start time but we will be running in the Abyss.  Time to make sure your preferred tank for that is ready. We will require a number of tanks with a few hold powers for the green mitos. Additional temp powers like Golden Rings and Taser Dart are also helpful. If a few tankers want to bring Warburg nukes as well, that would be a bonus.

 

- The next challenge set will be running on Torchbearer and starting in Jan/Feb 2026. It will be Psionic Armor for the Primary, any secondary. Make a fresh tank, no higher than level 4.

 

- This weekend for SNS on Torch we are looking at an all Shield Defense Tank team. Launch is around 5:00 pm PT, but the team usually fills fast. Meet up on the wall north of Synapse in Skyway. 

 

See you all in the City

 

[PLVRIZR]

9 hours ago, Ronin_Around said:

A good run for the tanks on Everlasting tonight, there were 3 full teams running. Many thanks to @Oterra for leading the mission team and to @PLVRIZR for leading the non-Electric Melee Yin TF.

 

We had quick romp through a +2/8 Yin, but with only seven tanks as one who "signed up" realized they wouldn't have time to finish...which is too bad because it only took us 36 minutes to vanquish the Freaks, Council and the safety-pin-stockings equipped Clamor.  Probably could have made it an even 30 min., with an additional tank.  Oh well, many levels and a great time was had by all, regardless.