WoT 9.18 Common Test Feedback Thread
Дата: 30.03.2017 20:26:00
dance210: Hello, tankers! We have released the WoT 9.18
Common Test client! This CT version features the new
matchmaker, changes to artillery, adjusting light tanks to tier X
and more Please leave detailed feedback in this thread here
about the changes and features. Game Features Pattern-based
matchmaker. The new matchmaker for Random Battles based on
predetermined patterns. Pattern is a complex of team
characteristics, including the number of vehicles at the
top/middle/bottom of the team list, number of Platoons, number of
light/medium/heavy tanks, SPGs, and tank destroyers. The teams are
always created according to the following rule: number of vehicles
at the bottom of the team list should exceed the number of vehicles
at the top or middle of the team list. The priority pattern for
three-tier battles is 3-5-7; the pattern for two-tier battles is
5-10. One-tier battles are allowed under conditions when other
patterns are not possible. Specific features of the new matchmaker:
Only same-tier Platoons are allowed. The number of SPGs per team
should not exceed three vehicles. The matchmaker considers the
number of light tanks and tank destroyers. The difference in the
number of Platoons should not exceed one full Platoon (three
players). Preference of placing a player at the top/middle of the
team list, if they have already played several battles at the
bottom of the team list. Improvements to the map selection
mechanics that decreases the chance of playing on the same maps
within a game session. Update 9.18 contains many improvements: New
matchmaker New SPG gameplay: Mechanics of stunning: Stunning
temporary decreases technical characteristics of enemy vehicles
within the burst radius, as well as provides experience and credits
for damage caused by allies to the stunned enemies. SPGs can now
stun the crew. Stunned vehicles have decreased fire power and
mobility. The countdown of stun time is displayed to all
players who see the stunned vehicle. Stunning can be removed
by using the First Aid Kit, even if none of the crew members is
injured. Damaged caused to the stunned enemies is rewarded by
analogy with the “damage upon spotting” mechanics. Decreased damage
of SPG shells Improved accuracy and aiming Decreased reloading time
Increased burst radius Overall adjustment of the view range for
SPGs All shells without burst radius (Armor-Piercing, AP Composite
Rigid, and HEAT shells) were removed for all SPGs New SPG-related
features: Alternative “Trajectory View” Artillery Aim. The default
control for switching between the modes is bound to the G key. This
Artillery Aim shows the battlefield at the angle of the shell
trajectory allowing players to aim by analogy with the standard
Sniper Aim. Target Area Marker shows allies that the SPG player
keeps an eye on that part of the map (T key, be default). Any of
the Artillery Aims allows informing the allies (by pressing
a particular button) about the point of aiming, selected target,
and readiness to fire. This information is displayed in the 3-D
scene, on the minimap, and in the battle chat at the same
time. New light tanks that logically extend the U.S.S.R.,
German, U.S., France, and China branches of light tanks to Tier X.
Some of the existing light tanks change their tier. All (standard
and Premium) consumables that needs to be activated (First Aid Kit,
Repair Kits, Fire Extinguishers) became are reusable: After using a
consumable, it becomes available again after a while. Recharge of
standard consumables takes 90 seconds; recharge of Premium
consumables takes 60 seconds. Recharge time are individual for each
consumable and does not depend on other equipped consumables. If a
consumable is used at least once in a battle, a new one will have
to be purchased, just as before. If a consumable is used several
times in a battle, the cost remains unchanged. General
Changes to the Tech Tree New light tanks were introduced into the
game—the branches of light tanks are extended to Tier
X.
In some cases new vehicles were added; in other cases the branches were extended by transferring the existing vehicles to higher tiers. The changes are as follows: German vehicles: Spähpanzer Ru 251 was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The new HWK 12 took the free slot at Tier VIII The new Rheinmetall Panzerwagen was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the VK 16.02 Leopard, VK 28.01, and Spähpanzer SP I C were changed Chinese vehicles: The new WZ-132A was added at Tier IX The new WZ-132-1 was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the 59-16, WZ-131, and WZ-132 were changed U.S.S.R. vehicles: The T-50 was transferred from Tier IV to Tier V The LTTB was transferred from Tier VII to Tier VIII The T-54 ltwt. was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The LTG was added at Tier VII instead of the LTTB The new T-100 LT was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the MT-25 were changed U.S. vehicles: The M7 became a light tank The M41 Walker Bulldog was transferred from Tier VII to Tier VIII The T49 was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The new XM551 Sheridan was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the T71, T21, and T37 were changed French vehicles: The AMX 13 90 was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The new Bat.-Châtillon 12 t took the free slot at Tier VIII The new AMX 13 105 was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the AMX ELC bis, AMX 12 t, AMX 13 75, AMX 13 57, and AMX 13 57 GF were changed
In some cases new vehicles were added; in other cases the branches were extended by transferring the existing vehicles to higher tiers. The changes are as follows: German vehicles: Spähpanzer Ru 251 was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The new HWK 12 took the free slot at Tier VIII The new Rheinmetall Panzerwagen was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the VK 16.02 Leopard, VK 28.01, and Spähpanzer SP I C were changed Chinese vehicles: The new WZ-132A was added at Tier IX The new WZ-132-1 was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the 59-16, WZ-131, and WZ-132 were changed U.S.S.R. vehicles: The T-50 was transferred from Tier IV to Tier V The LTTB was transferred from Tier VII to Tier VIII The T-54 ltwt. was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The LTG was added at Tier VII instead of the LTTB The new T-100 LT was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the MT-25 were changed U.S. vehicles: The M7 became a light tank The M41 Walker Bulldog was transferred from Tier VII to Tier VIII The T49 was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The new XM551 Sheridan was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the T71, T21, and T37 were changed French vehicles: The AMX 13 90 was transferred from Tier VIII to Tier IX The new Bat.-Châtillon 12 t took the free slot at Tier VIII The new AMX 13 105 was added at Tier X Technical characteristics of the AMX ELC bis, AMX 12 t, AMX 13 75, AMX 13 57, and AMX 13 57 GF were changed
WoT 9.18 Common Test Feedback Thread