We’re back again! This time we’re featuring the dreaded acid wielding assassin of the arena.

Welcome back to another Spider Tanks Showcase! We hope everyone out there is having a happy Tanksgiving, full of explosive victories in the arena for you and your squad.

Today, we’re taking a deep dive into a Hero Tank that skitters around the arena with a low profile, but packs a venomous sting. It may not be flashy, but Pilots beware… this Tank can cause serious damage with its acid projectiles. This Showcase is all about The Scorpion Tank!

Scorpion rides the middle of the road in its stat spread, trending towards a little more bulk than other balanced Tank Bodies. It’s slower and tougher than other Medium Bodies like Bandit, but also packs fairly respectable Energy. Compared to a high Energy Body like Nomad, Scorpion still runs a little behind, but it will definitely get around the arena faster without sacrificing much Armor.

The Acid Sting: Scorpion/Stinger

As a Hero Tank, Scorpion comes as a complete package with its signature weapon– The Stinger. As a medium Body with a pretty unique stat spread, Scorpion can be incredibly versatile in the Weapons it’s combined with and the strategies it uses. A Scorpion combined with its original Stinger, however, is especially deadly.

Stinger will fire single acidic projectiles at an enemy, causing huge amounts of damage followed by a slowing debuff and some moderate damage over time. The acid burn won’t tick away at enemies as much as an ignite from the Flamethrower or Lava Launcher, but if you can hit consistently, the enemy will be taking damage almost constantly.

Stinger only holds one round at a time, so precision is key with this Weapon. With a reload time nearly as fast as the Crossbow though, a deadeye Pilot can keep the short DoT debuff on an enemy perpetually. The arena gets chaotic, and with your high-damage, unassuming projectiles, many Pilots may not even notice they’ve been poisoned in the crossfire until it’s too late for them.

Vicious Venom

A Stinger has decent range, but typically a little shorter than other linear weapons not designed for close range. In a heads up match with a Cannon or Twin Guns, you may find yourself just out of reach at your opponent’s max range. Use the damage over time and the slowing effect of Stinger to your advantage. Take fewer shots and hit with more. Back away between shots while your opponent’s Armor ticks away, then skitter in for another opportunity.

Finding abilities that complement this style is key for many Scorpion Pilots to climb the ranks. An Ability like Speed Booster can give you that extra push you need to dodge , or you could pick Abilities that toughen you up when you need it most, like Reactive Plating or Shield Drone.

Compared to a lot of other Bodies, Scorpion is pretty tough. You’ll be able to take a hit or two, so don’t get too frenzied in the heat of battle. The extra bulk of this Body will let you take your time and line up shots.

While your clip only holds one shot, you’ll reload just before the DoT expires from your enemies. This means that you can keep them constantly taking steady damage if you are persistent and precise with your shots. Even if the massive damage from your initial hit just barely doesn’t destroy the opposing Tank, they still have just over a half second of damage coming. In the meantime, the slow debuff helps you line up the perfect next shot.

Other Carapace Combos

While the Stinger makes a pretty perfect build alongside Scorpion, there may be some times that you want to mix it up with different combos. The Scorpion is a fairly balanced build with higher than average Armor and Energy, which actually makes it quite adaptable.

For Weapons that require precise shots, its steady speed can be an advantage. Tanks that are too fast are only adding to the relative speed of the moving target they’re shooting at. Many Pilots will find that the medium-heavy feel of a Scorpion is the perfect partner for Weapons where every shot counts, like the Cannon or the Blade Spinner.

Just like we discussed previously with the Muzzle Body, bodies that avoid the extremes on any of their stats can be incredibly versatile. Every time you run into them, you could be facing a totally different strategy.

With the right choice of Abilities, your Scorpion could boost up to be one of the fastest in the arena, or pack enough healing to stand toe to toe with the biggest Tanks. The middle is a pretty flexible place to be, and with its high Energy, Scorpion has a lot more chances to use Abilities to customize their playstyle than many other Bodies.

Scorpion Skills

Mastering the Scorpion Tank and Stinger may take some more work for Pilots used to more straightforward combos, but with how much damage this Hero Tank can do, it’s definitely worth the effort.

Stinger is a Weapon with a very unique and deadly playstyle, and the Scorpion Body itself is incredibly versatile– filling a medium/heavy, high Energy niche that many Pilots won’t find an alternative for in their Garage.

Unfortunately no Scorpion Tanks are currently available in the Spider Tanks Store, but they can still be found on the official Spider Tanks OpenSea collection!

Next week, we’ll be diving into the slow and steady terror that launches blades of death all over the arena– Tortoise!

If you have clips of you kicking Tank and taking names with Tortoise, tweet them with the hashtag #STShowcase and we may feature your battle next week!

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Gala Gold lifetime VIP upgrades can now be purchased with credit cards, with more Gala Games items to soon follow.

This is one of those huge victories that all you early adopters will understand perfectly. Some of us have spent years experiencing the woes and inconveniences of funding Web3 wallets, navigating exchanges, learning about deposits and withdrawals, and much more.

Before we go on further about what this means, the news…

Some Gala Games items may now be purchased with credit cards.

This new feature has only been opened to certain choice items, including Gala Gold lifetime upgrades, as well as some more recent items sold in the store.

More items will soon be opened for credit card purchase on the Gala Games platform, making entry into the Gala Games Ecosystem easier than ever for the masses.

Learn more about the exclusive lifetime VIP and early playtest club at the link below. The membership price will increase again soon.

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Big Moment

So why is this such a big moment for Gala Games? Honestly, it’s a pretty big moment for the entire Web3 world. We know we’re not the first ones to integrate credit card acceptance on some level into our platform, but remember: This is not about a bunch of Web3 companies fighting over a single small group of prospects. This is a worldwide movement that will soon reach every corner of the globe with the empowerment of Web3.

We’re here to bring the gamers of the world into Web3, showing them that it’s so much more than another gaming trend, and it’s entirely different from the massive corporate moneygrabs with which today’s gamers are all too familiar. Literally billions of gamers in the world are waiting to be empowered. It’s moves like this announcement that subtly remind them Web3 is here to stay, and it can be trusted alongside (and even beyond) the systems they know.

Once Web3 gaming is embraced by today’s average gamer, the whole world will enjoy the empowerment we all know is possible in the Gala Games Ecosystem. While it may seem like a small feature update, acceptance of credit cards on the Gala Games platform is a great example of a pebble with the power to push the teetering snowball of Web3 gaming down the hill.

Thanks for being part of the Gala Games community, and we look forward to bringing you more mass adoption related updates again soon!

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Today is all about balance as the steady and sturdy Muzzle takes the stage.

Welcome back to the Spider Tanks Showcase! With all the fun and excitement of launch, we may have missed our showcase last week. We wouldn’t let Muzzle get off without a spotlight that easily though. This king of the middle weights is definitely worth diving into.

This Body features balanced Speed and Armor, as well as enough Energy to be able to adapt to almost any situation– far more than other mid-sized Bodies like Bandit. Some may think of balance as boring, but with the short matches you’ll face in the arena, avoiding the extremes means Muzzle is always versatile.

While Tanks on either side of the size spectrum can often get into situations they just aren’t suited for, it’s hard to find any type of strategy that a Muzzle can’t make work.

Persistent Precision: Muzzle/Cannon

The biggest strength of the Muzzle Body is its balance between Armor and Speed. It’s not usually going to be the toughest Tank on the battlefield, and it also probably isn’t the fastest. Some weapons can actually be tough to aim with increased Speed, so our first choice is one that can benefit from toning down the manic pace of some of the smaller Bodies like Flea or JACKED O’ Lantern.

Linear weapons like Cannon, Twin Guns or Gatling Gun can be much easier to place precise shots with when your Tank isn’t approaching Mach 1. A Muzzle isn’t terribly slow, but that little bit of calm cuts down a lot on the relative speed between you and your target that can make it hard to place shots.

“Twin Guns/Muzzle is my main build.”
-ChairBandit

Muzzle also has enough Armor to actually take a shot or two, and often can leverage that little extra durability to get to an Armor pack or pop up a repair Ability. You’re still fast enough to be tough to hit as well, meaning you may have the chance to land far more hits than any opponent.

Muzzle’s high Energy only adds to its versatility in this build. You’ll be able to use smaller abilities like Speed Boost or Repair Drone pretty regularly, and they can quickly adapt your style to become one of the fastest or toughest Tanks around– if only for a short time.

Relentless Pursuit: Muzzle/Shotgun

Many Pilots have the natural tendency to want to go for the extremes with a close-range Weapon like the Shotgun or Flamethrower, but that’s not always the best choice. A heavier body like Titan or Nomad could keep you from even catching up to your prey. A fast little Flea or Scout may be able to get in close, but one well placed shot suddenly makes them the hunted. Sometimes the best option is balance.

Muzzle brings both solid Armor and respectable Speed to the table. For Shotgun, this means not only can you catch the enemy easier, but you can also outmaneuver them at close range while not exploding as soon as someone looks at you. When you’re driving circles with a point blank target, being able to dodge one stray shot or absorb some damage could mean the extra second or two that you need to finish the job.

Part of what these melee style Weapons offer a team dynamic is constant pressure on the opponent. If they know that you are deadly at close range, they’ll need to continually reposition instead of focusing on your teammates. A Muzzle can be the best of both worlds. You won’t fall over from a panicked self-defense blast your direction, but you can still be aggressively mobile throughout the match.

Try pairing this with Abilities like Speed Boost and Relay Drone for even more pressure on the opposing team. Due to Muzzle’s decent durability, Repair Drone can also be an excellent low cost choice to help heal you up between offensives.

The Ice Dancer: Muzzle/Snowballer

This one may be a little unconventional, but hear us out! The Snowballer is usually a weapon you’ll find on more heavy duty Bodies– like Santa’s Slay. When it’s paired with a little more speed, however, you’ll often find that the utility this Weapon adds brings a lot of protection and control to your team.

The Snowballer holds two rounds of high-damage icy surprises. It has a fairly decent range, and its projectile speed is quick enough that you can snipe fairly effectively from a distance. Its rate of fire is a little limited by its small clip size though, so you have to make sure each shot counts.

The real holiday cheer that the Snowballer brings to the party are the sheets of ice that its projectiles leave behind in their path. This icy area lingers for a few seconds and will speed up your team and slow down any opponents who find themselves on the ice.

Placing these ice sheets is often just as valuable as landing a hit with the Snowballer. With a Muzzle, you have the Speed to maneuver and get great shots while still having a lot more precision and control than a faster body like Flea.

This Weapon probably won’t be racking up triple kills every match paired with Muzzle, but when you get skilled at placing ice your team will love having you around. You can effectively control the entire movement of both teams with well placed ice, particularly in chokepoint situations and tense standoffs.

Muzzle Mayhem

One of the best things about Muzzle is that your opponents rarely know what they’re going to end up facing when the match starts. They may see your Body and Weapon, but there are tons of ways that a Muzzle could approach any given match effectively. Being more adaptable than your opponents is a huge asset.

With how versatile a Muzzle is, there are tons of ways to make great strategies around one. Here we’ve just listed a few of our favorites, but there are so many ways to play this Body. As always, the best combo for any particular Body is whatever works for you and whatever you enjoy playing. Keep in mind, the arena is meant to be fun– play and practice what you enjoy!

Some rarities of Muzzle are still available for purchase in the Gala Games Store!

That’s all for today, but we’ll be skittering back in next week to showcase the sting of the Scorpion Tank! This Hero Tank melts all in its path with corrosive acid to dominate the battlefield.

If you have wisdom you want to share about the Scorpion Tank, let us know in the comments below or on Discord!

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