Developers posts on forum

Overlord: No maintenance scheduled for today, v.0.6.3.8 is the latest one.
Might be a launcher update, if you missed it on March 3. http://game.worldoft...ual_world_tanks
Or temporary problem with update server.

Overlord: Bad wording, should be smth like: any team member on the primary roster may participate in different battles with any vehicle allowed by the regulations, on condition that this vehicle does not bring his team's total tank tier points above the designated limit.

Overlord: Match-making values for the majority of vehicles will be adjusted in the upcoming patch. Currently tier 8-9 heavies' MM-values are too high, tier 9 mediums' and tier 8,9 TDs' ones - are too low.
This is being worked on.

Overlord: There were no changes that could affect overall accuracy, most likely a bad luck.

Overlord: You need to have 15 vehicles of at least tier 5 so as to join global map.

Overlord: If you mean KV-5 and Lowe, they will be added in 0.6.4 and be available in game as all other premium vehicles.

Overlord: It will be done on the official web sites (game.worldoftannks.eu and .com).

Overlord: I'd rather you asked this in the respective thread on the championship. I'm not knowledgeable of that.

Overlord: Can't give any ETA on this branch, roughly - end of this year.

Overlord: It will be available only in pre-orders.

Overlord: "One-shot effect" happens when:
- ammo rack explodes;
- shell damage exceeds vehicle's hit points (after 25% random is taken into account).
Answered in that topic.

Overlord: Currently such adjustment is not planned. But never say never.

Overlord: Most likely no, so as to create confusion during the championship.

Overlord: This is not planned to be implemented so as not to make the existing visibility/spotting mechanics more complicate.

Overlord: Never say never, but this is most unlikely.

Overlord:

Overlord: Stock turret is going to be changed or adjusted. Haven't decided yet.

Overlord: Torrent link is now available.

Overlord: As it was suggested here several times stock gun for Panther II will be changed. To 88mm L/71.

Overlord: It was increased post-patch, so as to match standard price for slot that was designated initially. 150 was a long-term discount actually.

Overlord: Again? Seems to be it is the first time.

Overlord: Reserved #3.

Overlord: Reserved #2.

Overlord: Reserved #1.

Overlord: Here you can contribute to the improvement of English voice pack.
I'd like you to break all the suggestions into 2 groups: fixes and improvements.
Fixes should feature all current discrepancies between events and phrases linked to them (e.g. damage_by_near_explosion_by_player -> They almost got us that time!), especially that create confusion and are unclear in any way.
Improvements are to contain your ideas how to substitute/reword/adjust current phrases, or even add new ones.
The suggested changes will be taken into account as far as possible.

ally_killed
Friendly vehicle knocked out!
One of our vehicles destroyed!
They destroyed one of our tanks!
ally_killed_by_player
That was one of ours!
We've killed a friendly!
We've destroyed one of our own vehicles!
We've hit one of our own vehicles!
ammo_bay_damaged
Our ammunition rack was hit!
Ammo hit! We're lucky it didn't blow!
We've lost some ammo, but at least it didn’t explode.
armor_not_pierced_by_player
We didn't even scratch them!
That one didn't go through!
We didn't penetrate their armor!
Not… go through.
armor_pierced_by_player
Punched right through their armor!
We've hit them hard!
They're hit!
Another one like that should finish them!
We got 'em!
Nice shot!
Enemy is hit.
Enemy armour is damaged.
Penetration.
We've got them.
armor_ricochet_by_player
It bounced off!
That one ricocheted!
Ricochet
We've just dinged them.
commander_killed
The Commander is knocked out!
The Commander is hit!
crew_deactivated
We're done for!
Crew is knocked out!
Crew members are killed!
Bail out!
We've lost all of our men!
damage_by_near_explosion_by_player
That was close!
They're right outside!
They almost got us that time!
driver_killed
Our Driver is dead We can barely move!
The Driver is hit! We can't go very fast!
The Driver's a goner! The controls aren't responding!
enemy_fire_started_by_player
Enemy on fire!
Enemy fuel tank is hit!
We've torched him!
We lit that one up good!
enemy_killed
Enemy destroyed!
Another one down!
Enemy vehicle eliminated!
Scratch another bad guy!
enemy_killed_by_player
Gotcha!
Enemy vehicle knocked out!
Got'em!
We finished him off!
He's gone - find us another target!
They're knocked out.
Enemy armour is destroyed.
Enemy vehicle destroyed!
enemy_sighted
Enemy detected!
Target spotted!
Enemy exposed!
There's one!
I see one of them!
engine_damaged
The engine is damaged! We've slowed down!
We're losing power!
The engine is cutting out!
They hit the engine! We're losing speed!
We've lost half of our engine power.
The engine is smoking.
engine_destroyed
Engine stalled, we can't move!
Critical engine damage - we're stopped!
They hit the engine! We can't move!
They've taken out our engine - we're stuck!
Critical engine damage - we're stuck here.
Our engine is knocked out.
engine_functional
Engine fixed. Let's move on!
We've fixed the engine, but we can't go too fast!
The engine is holding together for now - don't push it!
The engine is fixed, but its not going to hold up the speed.
We've repeared the engine, but we cant go very fast.
fire_started
We're on fire! Put it out!
Put out the fire!
Grab a fire extinguisher and put that out!
Smother those flames!
Fire, put it out quickly!
We're on fire!
fire_stopped
The fire is out!
We've put out the fire!
The fire is extinguished!
We've put out the flames!
fuel_tank_damaged
Fuel tank hit!
Our gas tank is hit!
We've been hit in the fuel tank!
Our fuel is hit! We've lost half our gas.
Our gas tanks corrupted
gun_damaged
Main gun hit!
Main gun damaged! We've lost accuracy!
Our cannon was hit!
Our main gun is damaged. It's working but not very well.
The main gun is damaged. We cant fire accurately.
gun_destroyed
Main gun destroyed We can't shoot!
Main gun knocked out!
They've knocked out our cannon!
Our cannon is destroyed!
The main gun is destroyed.
They took out our gun.
The main gun is knocked out!
gun_functional
Main gun repaired but it's not going to shoot straight anymore!
The cannon is up but the sights are still off!
The main gun is working but not very well.
The main gun is up, but accuracy is off.
We've fixed the main gun, but it still not very accurate.
gun_reloaded
Ammo up!
Locked and loaded!
Ready to fire!
Loaded and ready!
gunner_killed
Gunner is dead! We're shooting blind!
The Gunner bought the farm! Our accuracy will suffer!
Gunner's gone - somebody get on the gun!
loader_killed
The Loader is dead! Our rate of fire is slow!
Our Loader is gone! We can't fire as fast!
They got our Loader!
radio_damaged
Radio hit! We can only talk locally.
Radio is hit! Radio range decreased
The radio is damaged! See if you can raise anyone!
The radio was hit. We cannot raise anyone outside this area.
The antena is damaged! We can only talk locally.
radioman_killed
The Radioman is dead! Our radio range is reduced!
Our Radioman is hit! Radio range has dropped!
They got the radioman! Stay close to other vehicles!
surveying_devices_damaged
Optics hit! Spotting range reduced!
The periscope is damaged! It's hard to see!
Vision devices damaged - visibility decreased!
The rangefinder is hit.
surveying_devices_destroyed
Spotting range reduced to 50 meters.
Viewfinder knocked out! We can hardly see anything!
They've hit our viewports! Can't see anything!
We can barely see through the scope, nothing pass 50 meters.
The reachfinder took ahead, we can only shoot close targets.
surveying_devices_functional
Optics repaired!
Viewfinder back up - visibility increased!
We've cleared the viewports! Keep your eyes open!
We,ve got the reach finder working, but it margile.
The periscope is fixed, but it still fragile.
target_captured
Target acquired!
Target locked!
Ready to fire on target!
Permission to engage!
Ready to fire
target_lost
I can't see them anymore!
We've lost the target!
Target has moved away!
Where did the target go?
Target lost
I don’t see the target
track_damaged
Our track is hit! It could break any minute!
A track is damaged!
One of our tracks was hit!
One of ours tracks is damaged.
Track hit
track_destroyed
One of our tracks is gone! We can't move!
We've lost a track! We're immobilized!
They blew off our track! We're stuck!
We're immobilized!
We've lost a track!
track_functional
Track fixed, let's roll!
Track repaired, drive on!
We fixed the track! Get going!
Track's up, lets roll!
We fixed the track, let's roll!
turret_rotator_damaged
Turret hit, rotating speed decreased.
Turret ring hit - it's moving slowly!
They hit the turret controls!
The turret ring is damaged, we can barely turn it.
turret_rotator_destroyed
Turret jammed!
They destroyed the turret controls!
The turret is stuck!
The turret controls are busted, we cant turn it.
turret_rotator_functional
The turret is fixed, but it's still not turning quickly!
The turret works now, but be gentle with it!
You can turn the turret slowly now.
We've fixed the turret, but it still not turning very fast.
Try rotaining the turret slowly, it should be working now.
vehicle_destroyed
Vehicle destroyed!
We're done for! Get out!
Bail out! We're finished!
We've had it! Let's get out of here!
armor_pierced_crit_by_player
Critical hit!
We nailed them bad!
That's gotta hurt!
Looks like that one went right through!
start_battle
Let's go!
Time to roll out!
Move out!
Let's get this show on the road!
victory
We've won!
Victory is ours!
Great job, men!
Mission accomplished!
defeat
Nothing more we can do here…
Fall back, men - this mission is over…
We can't hold on
We may have lost this one, but we'll be back!

Overlord: Just checked it, it's some kind of bug with "Daily transaction message". Gold is assigned as it should.

Overlord: I'd say it's incorrect to compare this two guns with each other, since they are designated for different purposes/playstyles.
If you want to find a proper "classmate" for ZiS-4, it'd be QF 6 pounder Mk III.
As for 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48, the counterpart would be 76 mm S-54.

Overlord: Most probably a bad luck, until it is not confirmed massively.

Overlord: It will definitely start before release.
Yes, still 2500 gold.

Overlord: 1. None actually.
2. Depends on the vehicle itself mostly. Guess this gun is more or less widely used only on Pz. III/IV.

Overlord: Think the specs can be revealed, will post them a bit later.

Overlord: Just updated the post. Didn't include anything on 7.5cm guns and 8.8cm L/5 since it hasn't been confirmed yet.

Overlord: If HE shell didn't manage to penetrate or exploded near the tank (eg SPG shot).
- If the explosion took place directly on the armor the damage is reduced by 50%, if the explosion took place near the tank the damage is reduced by 50% plus it gets some extra reduction depending on distance to vehicle.
- Heat wave of HE shell "seeks for" soft spot on the armor, where it is possible to penetrate. Heat wave makes cone-shaped aperture in the armor with approx 45 deg cone angle.
- Vehicle's armor partly absorbs heat damage (each tanks has its own value), including installed spall liner.
- Heat wave damages crew and decreases vehicle's hit points. Modules are not damaged.
Note 25% damage and penetration spread that is counted for each shot.

Overlord: It decreases HE damage taken by 15%.

Overlord: 1. Most likely the next update v.0.6.4 will come realatively soon after the release.
2. Looks like the reward will consist of a tank and a slot. Can't say what tank exactly at this stage.
3. International cross-server championship, I guess. It is remarkable, isn't it?

Overlord: If HE shell managed to penetrate the armor.
- Similar to AP shell, it goes inside the vehicle and explodes there.
- Full damage according to the specs is inflicted, plus HE deals additional damage to internal modules and/or crew. Apart from its basic damage value, each shell has additional value that determines possible damage to crew/internal modules if penetration was successful.

Overlord: Most likely it's not a bug. HE shell can do zero damage, if:
1) eternal module took all the damage (e.g. tracks)
2) armor absorbed all the damage

Overlord: Correct. The higher standard HE damage, the higher possible extra damage to internal modules.

Overlord: Might be a bug, will see to it.

Overlord: No, 250 gold a day should be still on. Are you sure that you haven't got anything or you just haven't got the notification message?

LiannaSilverwind: Sehr guter Clan!

transfero: The gold is replenished properly to your accounts. For more information, please request to the Support Team.

transfero: The financial department cannot confirm that there are any problems with the gold replenishment system. You are free to request for a log-file with the 5 (five) latest gold transactions to your account.

Overlord: I said it would be fixed in one of the upcoming patches, not specifically in this one. Most likely the fix will be included into v.0.6.4.

Overlord: Exactly.

Overlord: No, we didn't. This is planned for v.0.6.4, where tier 9 mediums won't be balanced with tier 8 heavies.

Overlord: Game servers will be down for unscheduled maintenance March 2, 2011, 8:30 am UTC.
Estimated downtime: up to 2.5 hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
UPD. Server is available now

LiannaSilverwind: Hello world,
welcome to our first (in fact second, but first got delayed) interview with famous people of World of Tanks project. One dark winter evening I’ve thought: what if we’d ask Wargaming people some naughty questions about things we’d like to know, and so we did.
Today we present you Community Manager and Christmas Tree Vanquisher: MEDIAHEAD!
What is your opinion on existing game balance? If you could, what would you change personally?
Balance system is very complex thing that is being created and changed every day by great amount of specialists. Current balance is not ideal, of course, but it is also dependant on many factors like amount of players on the server and amount of similar tier tanks in battle queue at each moment. After hard wipe, when everyone will start anew on similar tanks, balance situation will improve and cause less inconvenience. We also hope that increased amount of players after release will help general balance as well.
What is your opinion on SPGs? If you could, what would you change personally?
To be honest, I am not a big fan of SPGs, therefore it’s difficult for me to speak about its advantages and disadvantages.
What is your opinion on current Russian server Clan Wars? If you could, what would you change personally?
It’s still too early to make conclusions, we periodically face small problems and fix bugs, but it’s Clan Wars beta test, so we expected that to happen. For me it’s important to ensure that Clan Wars will be interesting game mode for long time.
I have fought personally for several provinces, enjoyed lots of positive emotions and adrenaline rush when outgunned but well-cooperating team was able to win against more powerful enemy.
Which tank do you like the most? Which tank do you prefer?
My favorite tanks are Tiger and probably VK3601H too. I will never get rid of them; I am very fond of their aesthetics and their efficiency that is approved by amount of battles I’ve played on them and my results as well.
Which tank do you like the least?
I do not feel any personal hatred towards any particular tank, but if you ask me to choose one, then it’s M7. My subjective opinion is that it’s similar to “powerless eggplant”. But that’s probably because I have never learnt to play it properly and was never impressed by this vehicle.
Which tank do you fear the most?
Hard to nominate just one, I’m usually concerned by all top tanks, be it SPG, TD, medium or heavy. Well, unless, I’m on T-54… joking.
Which tank do you miss the most ingame?
I am fully content with current vehicles variability, but I would like to see French, British and Japanese tanks as well.
Which map do you find most interesting? Difficult? Tactical?
Personally I like city maps like Himmelsdorf, Lakesville and Ruinberg, also I have fun on most maps ingame. I find Murovanka being tactically enjoyable.
Which map do you like the least and why?
I do not like Komarin and Malinovka, but that will not come as a surprise for many, probably. I do not like them because of limited amount of battle scenarios possible, although it may be my subjective view.
What place would you like to see as a map ingame?
As city maps lover, I’d like to see wartime Minsk.
What do you take into consideration when you create a new map?
When we choose a region, we want the map to fit into Global map (Clan Wars), then we find out what kind of terrain fits our gameplay, after taking terrain into consideration we make a tactical analysis based on experience, common sense and gameplay needs. The same applies when we create a model for the new map. At the end our artists “paint” the map guided by their own perception of beauty.
What game modes would you like to see ingame?
Somehow I immediately thought about Capture the Flag mode as it is implemented in Quake 3 – you catch the flag and run back to your base.
What would you like to add to the project personally?
I do not know if it can be considered as something new, but I would like to see WoT being able to fit WCG frame, therefore I’d like to see the mode that could allow our project to take part in WCG.
FEMALES QUESTIONS
How do you view females ingame? Do you think WoT is able to draw females’ attention?
Female players are no longer surprising anomaly, even if it is game about tanks. It seems that WoT has attracted female players and it makes me feel flattered that our project about tanks is able to draw attention of female audience.
Will we get female tankists ingame or only male tankists will remain?
We remember about our female players and we want to assure them that very soon icons of female tankists will appear in the project.
Did it happen that you were defeated ingame by a girl? Do you consider yourself being a man still? How did you feel?
There are different games . In some of them I defeat girls; in some of them they defeat me… My ego does not suffer because of that fact .
What kind of girl do you like most – the one who spends her days at kitchen or the one who spends her days in WoT? Blond? Brunette? Black-hair? Redhead?
Because I’m very fond of cooking myself, there is no need for her to spend time in kitchen . I would just like to be in a relationship with a girl who is able to accept such games as WoT. And if she would like to play WoT, I will not be against it. I do not have any haircolor-limited ideals, therefore please send your photos to mediahedactivlysearching@hotchicks.com and we will find something out… joking.
When will we officially get pink skins ingame?
LOL. Well maybe when we will get manicure set consumable that will add +10% to all crew skills .
Does anyone of your family play WoT? Do you want your family to play WoT?
No, just me. But if they would like to play, then why not?
Do you have pets? Do your pets cheer for you ingame?
I absolutely love pets, now I have a cat that I’ve found on the street in Lithuania, when I studied there, but she is still with me. She does not only cheer for me, she is also actively playing the game – she loves to run over the keyboard when I’m sitting in ambush or try to assault the enemy positions. In fact during one such walk she pressed fire button on my notebook and destroyed an enemy tank. Therefore she can officially claim one frag.
Thank you for your time and answers, Mediahead! We wish you and your cat lots of fun both in WoT and in real life! First frag is just the beginning…
Lia & Foxie

Overlord: Here is the solution to the issue: http://forum.worldof...post__p__417923

Overlord: On the web site in about a week.

Overlord: It's an old one. Use this file.

Overlord: Yes, this should work if you are getting the same error.

Overlord: This is basic UI for clan wars that are planned to be introduced some time after the release.

Overlord: Closed. New thread.

Overlord: Match-making system v.0.6.3.8. Your feedback is welcome here.

Overlord: Closed. New thread.

Overlord: Bugs of the current version are to be posted here.

Overlord: General discussion of v.0.6.3.8. Your feedback is welcome here.

Overlord: Try direct links.
HTTP: http://cdn1.worldoft...31_eu_patch.exe
Torrent: http://cdn1.worldoft...tch.exe.torrent

Overlord: Maintenance works are over. The server is up and running.

Overlord: Closed.
New thread.

Overlord: Fixed .exe file with disabled rendering of track prints is available. It turns off the display of track prints on the ground. Download link.
Download the file and place it in root game folder, launch the game using this file
(WorldOfTanks_notraces.exe)
Leave your comments in this thread on whehter it helps against FPS drops or not.

Overlord: Conquered province brings 1/24 of the designated gold amount each hour.

Overlord: Only in platoon.

Overlord: Personally I like T-23 as it is what you can see from my profile. This tank will be seriously adjusted/optimized during the revision of US tree. Can't give any details at the moment, but I'm sure the majority will like the changes.

Overlord: It's a known bug that is being worked on.

Overlord: And it should be lower than half. HE damage automatically gets 50% reduction and vehicle's armor partly absorbs heat damage (each tanks has its own value), including installed spall liner.

Overlord: Can't give any ETA at this stage, but this feature is planned to be added.
Sure, it voices will be imporved. Especially as far as initial German and French ones are concerned.

Overlord: In-game Panther II's hull measures 6.77m. It is KT's model that should be a bit bigger actually.

Overlord: Vendelin, thanks for the detailed description of the issue. Will check it tomorrow.

Overlord: Confirmed, it's a bug. When the vehicle is located on terrian of even the slightest slope, there is a discrepancy between aiming in arcade (3rd person) and sniper (1st person) modes.
Will be working on this.

Overlord: Currently the corrections are not planned.

Overlord: Closing the thread. Please continue here.