DOOM Dark Ages: Tank Gameplay

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DOOM Eternal: Dark Ages - Tank Gameplay: My Bloody, Bruising Experience

Hey everyone! So, I've been diving headfirst into the DOOM Eternal Dark Ages mod, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride. Specifically, I've been focusing on the Tank gameplay, and I've got some thoughts – and man, do I have some stories.

I'll be honest, my first few attempts were… less than stellar. I mean, I'm used to the usual DOOM flow; fast, aggressive, ripping and tearing. The Tank? It's… different. It's like going from a Formula 1 car to a heavily armored bulldozer. It's slower, more deliberate, a totally different beast. This is where I learned a valuable lesson: adaptability is key.

The Learning Curve: From Frustration to Fury

My initial attempts involved me lumbering around like a drunken behemoth. I got wrecked. Like, really wrecked. I kept trying to play it like the regular DOOM Slayer, all speed and glory, and it just didn't work. I felt like I was using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut. It was frustrating, and for a while, I almost gave up. The slow movement felt clunky; the limited mobility felt restrictive. The enemies just shredded me.

Then, I started to think. I started to strategize. I realized that the Tank's strength wasn't in speed, but in sheer, brutal power. The key is to control the battlefield. Instead of running in guns blazing, I started focusing on positioning. I learned to use the Tank's powerful weapons to my advantage, creating chokepoints and using the environment to my advantage.

Weapon Choices: A Matter of Survival

The heavy cannon is your best friend. Seriously. It chunks through enemies like butter. But remember to manage your ammo. It's not infinite, and running dry at the wrong moment can be disastrous. I made that mistake… more than once. I learned the hard way to conserve ammo for crucial moments.

The rocket launcher is good for crowd control, and against heavily armored opponents. The auto-cannon helps with smaller, weaker enemies but is also great for crowd control. The chaingun is great as a backup weapon that you can use to quickly take out weaker enemies without having to use up more powerful ammo types.

I found myself using the heavy cannon as my main weapon, saving the rocket launcher for when I needed some extra firepower or dealing with larger groups of enemies.

Mastering the Tank's Strengths: The Power of Position

This brings me to another crucial element: map awareness. You need to know where you are, where the enemies are, and where your escape routes are. The Tank is slow, so planning your movement is super important. Knowing the map's layout is crucial to successful gameplay. Knowing where you can bunker down is vital to your survivability.

For example, on the level "Industrial Complex", I learned to use the narrow corridors to my advantage, funneling enemies into chokepoints where my heavy cannon could unleash its full potential. Before that, I just ran around like a headless chicken and died a lot. I used to think that playing aggressively is all you needed in this type of gameplay. Now I know better.

I also discovered the importance of using the Tank's powerful melee attacks. They're surprisingly effective, and they conserve ammo. Don't underestimate them! These attacks are super powerful, especially when used correctly.

Final Thoughts: Embrace the Beast Within

The Tank gameplay in DOOM Eternal's Dark Ages mod is a unique and challenging experience. It requires a different approach than the standard Slayer gameplay. It's about patience, strategy, and powerful weapons, not speed and aggression. Once you learn to use the Tank's strengths to your advantage, it becomes incredibly satisfying. Trust me, the feeling of mowing down hordes of demons with the heavy cannon is amazing. So, embrace the slow, steady power of the Tank, and you'll conquer the Dark Ages.

Remember, this is my own experience, I'm just some dude who loves DOOM. What are your strategies? Let's share our experiences in the comments below!