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GeneralDirection:
I recommend reading the rules again. I think you missed a few key components.

Captain_Judo: Throughout the month of December, we wish to introduce a new tournament format intended to give teams practice for the upcoming eSports year.
Scrimmages will give teams the opportunity to practice organized, competitive gameplay using the 7v7 42-point format. The following rules describe the structure of this event:Teams are dispersed into equivalent, round-robin groups.
Each group is limited to 10 teams max.
The team with the most points after group play is complete is considered the winner of that group.
The tournament concludes immediately after group play. Scrimmages will be held on Friday nights (5:00PM PST - 7:00PM PST), Saturday afternoons (3:00 PM PST - 5:00 PM PST) and Sunday afternoons (3:00 PM PST - 5:00 PM PST).
Tier Limits
With a maximum number of 7 players per battle and team, a team must field a selection of tanks based on the below tier limits. Teams are limited to a maximum total of 42 tier points.Heavy: 8
Medium: 8
Light: 8
TD: 8
SPG: 8 Victory ConditionsOnly 1 battle will be played for each round. A victory awards 3 points. A draw awards 1 point. A loss awards no points.
Each battle will last 10 minutes. Prizes
The following prizes will be provided to each member of the respective team:First place of each group: 1,000 gold Please note that teams tied for first will not be awarded prize winning gold.
Registration
Registration for each scrimmage will close on Thursday at 6:00 PM PST (9:00 PM EST)

GeneralDirection: Based on statistics gathered during the 8.2 public test, we have decided to postpone the release of the Chinese tech tree.

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GeneralDirection: WCG is a format similar to the Olympics. They chose countries with the largest player base for World of Tanks, each with a single team representation. Regarding the "after thought" comment, that would make more sense if it were 5/4--bracket events only work properly if you have 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, etc. or if you have byes like the National Football League does for its first round. Obviously byes are only viable in a situation like this when all teams involved have competed during a regular season to place appropriately in group standings.

GeneralDirection:
WCG is a format similar to the Olympics. They chose countries with the largest player base for World of Tanks, each with a single team representation. Regarding the "after thought" comment, that would make more sense if it were 5/4--bracket events only work properly if you have 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, etc. or if you have byes like the National Football League does for its first round. Obviously byes are only viable in a situation like this when all teams involved have competed during a regular season to place appropriately in group standings.

Captain_Judo: Thank you for pointing this out, Cinnibar The opening post has been corrected.

Captain_Judo: WCG is not sponsored by Wargaming. But we're all behind Fulcrum Gaming as our NA reps. Good luck fellas

Captain_Judo: Our Tier 1 only, Skirmish XXIV, has concluded with WAR - River of Blood the winners!
This may certainly come as no surprise. WAR - River of Blood have maintained a dominant tournament presence and boast a stellar skirmish resume:
Skirmish XXII: 2nd place – WAR - River of Blood
Skirmish XX: 1st place – WAR - River of Blood
Skirmish XIX: 1st place – WAR - River of Blood
Skirmish XVII: 1st place – WAR - River of Blood
Skirmish XVI: 1st place – WAR - River of Blood
Skirmish XIV: 2nd place – Rio de Sangre
Skirmish XI: 2nd place – River of Blood v12.0
Skirmish X: 1st place – River of Blood v11.0
Skirmish VIII: 1st place – River of Blood v9.0
Skirmish VII: 1st place – River of Blood v7.0
Skirmish V: 1st place – River of Blood v5.0
And here are the Tier 1 tankers that have notched an additional tally to this list of victories  
arrrgh
Canaduck
Commander_Jay
CptBlood
DocGolem
dopper
hotfranc
Lapse
LOBSTER_MOBSTER
MajorTomm4star
Pr0fi1er
SaVaGee
Striker_002
w00ter6
_Wiking_
Congratulations, WAR - River of Blood, your 5,000 gold will be awarded shortly!  

Jewel_Thief:
Nope, just saying that if anyone has any questions, they can feel free to PM me anytime. Was just meant to be a friendly gesture.

~JT

Jewel_Thief:
That's just our way. ;)  It's how we sign everything.

~JT

Captain_Judo: Skirmish XXV begins tonight. All battles for the first round are officially scheduled. Good luck, everyone

Captain_Judo: Victory ConditionsThe winner of each round will be determined as the first to 3 victories on a given map.
Each battle will last 10 minutes.
The Standard battle mode will be used for this tournament. Tier & Point Limits
With maximum number of 7 players per battle, a team (maximum 10 players per team) must field a selection of tanks based on the below tier limits.Heavy: 4
Medium: 4
Light:4
TD: 3
SPG: 3
Only 1 light per team allowed
Schedule
Rounds will begin at 7:30PM PDT (10:30PM EST, 02:30 UTC) each scheduled day. Curious what time this is in your region? Use this handy Time Zone Converter to help you out!Round 1: November 26th
Round 2: November 27th
Round 3: November 28th
Round 4: November 29th
Round 5: November 30th
Round 6: December 1st There will be a 2 minute break in between rounds.
Prizes
The following prizes will be provided to each member of the respective team, including reserves.First place: 5,000
Second place: 2,000
Third place: 1,000
Fourth place: 1,000 Maps
There will only be one map used during Skirmish XXV. The map played on will be Prokhorovka.
**Note: Wargaming America's eSports wants your tournament replays for feedback analysis. We request one replay from each round's winning captain. Please submit your replay to tournaments@worldoftanks.com as an attachment.

GeneralDirection: Much better--I can live with tier 9! This thread now has my stamp of approval.

Agrona: Thank you all for your submissions, the contest is now over. We will have the results later this week! Good luck!

Agrona: Thank you everyone for posting their submission!  The contest has ended and we will now be going through to pick the winners. Please note that submissions placed in this thread and not the submission thread won't be counted.
Good luck to everyone, hope you had a great holiday weekend and thanks again!

GeneralDirection: Rewarding the highest experience would encourage the same reckless play that rewarding a medal would, though--if that were the case. But we don't think it is; I suppose we'll see.

GeneralDirection:
Rewarding the highest experience would encourage the same reckless play that rewarding a medal would, though--if that were the case. But we don't think it is; I suppose we'll see.

dance210:
The battle is over, guns have fallen silent. A lone tanker sits in the middle of a deserted field, reflecting on what has been. It’s not hard to remember the rage and hatred. Screams of “fail team” and “bads should quit.” Hack. Noob. These are the motivational speeches often heard while engaging the enemy. Perhaps they are meant to increase performance or improve teamwork. Or simply the unjust accusations of the frustrated and defeated. Just as easy to recall are the bounced shots or times it penetrated with no damage done. The anguish of lining up the target perfectly only to miss. All tanks rushing in one direction, leaving an open flank and welcome mat for the enemy to stroll into base. Teams that just can’t quite figure out how to work together, no matter how hard they try.
Soon, other memories trickle to the surface, pushing past the negativity. With them, come of the first faint glimpses of light. Team mates who offer unexpected words of praise for a job well done. The willingness of others to sacrifice themselves or perform a role outside the norm to ensure victory for the team. A perfect synergy that allows fourteen strangers to work towards a goal and crush the enemy. Shells that bounce of your Kevlar hull. Speeding across an open field, laughing maniacally as enemy shells crash harmlessly in your wake. These are all simple things, easily forgotten or ignored, but they are a large part of what makes this a pure pleasure to play.
In World of Tanks, this is what I am grateful for. The good and the bad, moments of levity and epic rage. All these elements combine to form this game. Having seen how easy it is for some to spew insults, safe behind the anonymity inherent in a game, I am better able to appreciate the compliments. I enjoy the unpredictability of each match and look forward to seeing what happens next.

GeneralDirection: Yeah, we're not really looking for feedback on the rewards portion--just what achievements you feel are worthy enough to be included. We'll generally base the rewards on how common (or rare) the achievements are.

GeneralDirection:
Yeah, we're not really looking for feedback on the rewards portion--just what achievements you feel are worthy enough to be included. We'll generally base the rewards on how common (or rare) the achievements are.

GeneralDirection: Hi Lorethian,
First of all, thank you for the well thought out, constructive post. It's great to see feedback like this.
Improving the social elements within World of Tanks is a high priority right now. We're looking at all areas to improve--chat, friends, in-battle experience, post-battle experience, and of course clan elements. I can't give any ETAs right now, but it is definitely on our radar as one of the highest priorities at this time.
At the end of the day, online games become far more interesting--and usually more enjoyable--when you make friends within that game. Without that social aspect, there's less reason to engage fellow players to continue playing beyond a single battle. Even players with like-minded goals within the game may not ever meet up without the proper social infrastructure.
This is definitely something we know we need to improve, and we have our eyes focused on it.

GeneralDirection: Hi Lorethian,
First of all, thank you for the well thought out, constructive post. It's great to see feedback like this.
Improving the social elements within World of Tanks is a high priority right now. We're looking at all areas to improve--chat, friends, in-battle experience, post-battle experience, and of course clan elements. I can't give any ETAs right now, but it is definitely on our radar as one of the highest priorities at this time.
At the end of the day, online games become far more interesting--and usually more enjoyable--when you make friends within that game. Without that social aspect, there's less reason to engage fellow players to continue playing beyond a single battle. Even players with like-minded goals within the game may not ever meet up without the proper social infrastructure.
This is definitely something we know we need to improve, and we have our eyes focused on it.

GeneralDirection: I can say with certainty that I will not put a stamp of approval on Operation Scout with the current design of the medal. Patrol Duty will be the scout tank medal we run for now.

GeneralDirection: Thanks, fixed.

GeneralDirection:
I can say with certainty that I will not put a stamp of approval on Operation Scout with the current design of the medal. Patrol Duty will be the scout tank medal we run for now.

GeneralDirection:
Thanks, fixed.

GeneralDirection: What the heck, I'm not even on here? I'm responsible for the greatest Wargaming troll thread of all time. :(

GeneralDirection: We're considering that, but the functionality is not yet there. It's definitely something we're interested in doing from time to time.

GeneralDirection:
We're considering that, but the functionality is not yet there. It's definitely something we're interested in doing from time to time.

GeneralDirection: Find out more about a new type of event we're kicking off in December.
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GeneralDirection: Find out more about a new type of event we're kicking off in December.

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GeneralDirection: It's frankly mind boggling.

GeneralDirection:
It's frankly mind boggling.

Hypnotik: More Updates
http://www.clanwarstimeline.com/ext/logo.jpg
Fun/Interesting Facts
Whenever you see a blue stats icon, like pictured below, there will be an extra option in the stats window.

These facts will be multiple different things. Sometimes it will be information about the map, sometimes interesting historical facts about Clan Wars. The first of these new features will be a weekly series, called "Why is My HVT Worth So Much?"

Each Sunday a new HVT (High Value Target) will be featured. These short articles will give insight into why these territories are so valuable, both during WWII and modern times.
Stay tuned for more, there's a few BIG updates coming soon™.

dance210: Send in a support ticket with the replay. If what they did is a form of griefing, WG staff will take care of it.

dance210: You damaged too many tanks, they don't all fit If you were to use the scroll down bar, I bet you would see your missing killed tanks. Good job!

dance210: LOL sorry. I knew I should have included screenshots and maybe a flowchart or 2....  

dance210: Convert XP and Free XP are two different things, even though they are located next to each other in the window.
You earn Free XP each battle - this is ~5% of your total XP earned per battle.
Convert XP is when you use gold to convert any tank-specific XP from an elite tank into Free XP. When you hit the Convert XP button, a second window will pop up. This will tell you how much experience your elited tanks have, which can then be converted into Free XP.
Hope this makes sense.

Hypnotik: Could you have been firing ammo that you already purchased? There might have been some in your depot already.

GeneralDirection: There's a reason it's not matched like a tier 8. I think you've stumbled upon it.

Hypnotik:

dance210: Hey OP, the explanation about friendly damage/killing is located here.  Basically, the compensation is low and doesn't cover repair costs so that griefers can't exploit the system. Hope this link helps to explain it.