AngelicCypher - CV Play, Tactics and Counter Play - Plus Bonus Video

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AngelicCypher is not only one of the better CV players in World of Warships but, more importantly, an excellent teacher of knowledge and tactics regarding carriers.  If you are not a CV player, AngelicCypher offers tips on how to counter CVs whether you play DD, Cruisers, or Battleships.

US CV Play and Counter Play

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US T4 Langley - Play and Counter Play

US T6 Ranger - Play and Counter Play

US T8 Lexington - Play and Counter Play

US T10 Midway - Play and Counter Play

 

IJN CV Play and Counter Play

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IJN T4 Hosho - Play and Counter Play

IJN T6 Ryujo - Play and Counter Play

IJN T8 Shokaku - Play and Counter Play

IJN T10 Hakuryu

 

CV Basics, Tips and How To

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Understanding Plane Regeneration

Understanding Pre-Dropping

Grinding CV Tech Tree Part One

Grinding CV Tech Tree Part Two

Understanding AP Bombs

Understanding CV Bomber Curling

Dealing with FLAK, DFAA and Fighters

 

Bonus

What to do about CVs? (with AngelicCypher) - World of Warships - Clyde Plays Fireside Chat

Full video link (bookmarks listed below).  

Bookmarks to key video topics:

 00:00:00 Meet Angelic Cypher 00:06:55 CVs are Here to Stay, How do we Get Comfortable with this? 00:09:58 The Role and Goals of the CV 00:12:39 How to Communicate & Collaborate with a CV 00:16:07 What is a good line to start with for a new CV player? 00:18:30 Role and Goals of the CV, the First Few Minutes of Battle 00:20:35 What to do with the CV at the start of the battle? 00:23:55 Anti-CV Divisions 00:26:54 Common Complaints about CV 00:44:42 Players Blaming other Players for Complaining About CVs 00:49:10 Remembering RTS-Mode CVs vs CVs Today 00:57:11 How often do we see CVs or 2X CVs in matches? 01:05:22 CV Attack Efficacy (Not a Scientific Analysis) 01:13:48 Average Players Versus Incredible Players 01:17:03 CV Spotting, Part 1 (What Would Cypher Change about CVs?) 01:30:58 Skill Gap Between CV Players (Then & Now) 01:40:55 Avoiding CV Damage ("CVs do too much damage!") 01:59:05 Sharing AA Bubbles 02:02:45 AA DPS, The Three Ranges, Flak, & Fighters 02:13:13 Using Priority Sector 02:18:10 Minimap Range Rings 02:22:33 Disabling Destroyer AA to Avoid Detection 02:30:55 What is AngelicCypher's Favorite CV? 02:34:47 CV Intentional Spotting, Incidental Spotting, & Upcoming Changes 02:45:40 Why don't we have Manual AA? 02:48:26 Can WG Help Players Know they're being targeted by a CV? 02:52:15 Why aren't CVs in Clan Battles or Tournaments? 03:02:28 Outro & More about our Guest (Go follow Cypher!)