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Subject: News from the Front\Discussion of News Articles\Kill the Courier on this Weekend
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Subject: International Forums\České a Slovenské Fórum\Technické problémy\T-44 na jednu ránu je to OK?
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mcmillis, on 29 November 2011 - 07:14 PM, said: hmmm, neviem, ci si to tu niekto uvedomil, ale tento topic dostal tu cest , ze don napisala LiannaSilverwind, teda WG moderatorka...to je akobby sa sem zaplietol OverLord....len nechapem, ze vie perfektne cesky aj rusky, kedze pise aj odpovede rusom jedna basen :-)....ako to je Lianna??? si cz ci ru?

Subject: International Forums\Baltic Forums\Latviešu\Tehniskā palīdzība\nevaru ieiet ieksa
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Subject: International Forums\BY, RU, UA Community\Турниры и конкурсы\Викторины и конкурсы\Конкурс "Самый эффективный игрок ноября"
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Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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Trent, on 30 November 2011 - 03:13 PM, said: Follow-up on previous questions:
Q1: I think it does. Spall liner effectiveness depends on armor absorption coefficient.
I'll explain how I see it on the example:
Maus gets hit in the front hull armor (200 mm) by HE shell, non-penetrating shot. Armor absorbs some amount of HP, exact amount depending on the factors I bolded in the formula above.
Without spall liner armor absorbs 260 HP (200 * 1.3 * 1).
With spall liner armor absorbs 299 HP (200 * 1.3 * 1.15).
So spall liner saves me 39 HP on every shot that hits my armor in a place that has 200 mm thickness.
If I understand correctly, reducing "armor absorption coefficient" will mean lowering that "1.3" number in the calculations above. Let's say from 1.3 to 0.9. So, same tank, same armor (Maus / 200 mm).
Without spall liner armor absorbs 180 HP (200 * 0.9 * 1).
With spall liner armor absorbs 207 HP (200 * 0.9 * 1.15).
So now spall liner will save only 27 HP on every shot!
This means reducing armor absorption factor (1.3 in the formula) by some percentage will also mean reducing potential amount of HP damage the spall liner can save by the exact same percentage.
So either the "Spall Coefficient" gets higher than 1.15, or the whole HE damage formula gets changed somewhat - so the spall liner usefulness stays the same.
Unless I totally misunderstood what "armor absorption factor" is : )
Q2: So, just as a confirmation, "Armor Thickness" in the HE formula have nothing to do with the angle of impact / armor slope?
Thanks


Trent, on 29 November 2011 - 03:58 PM, said: If you do it, does it mean you'll also increase spall liner coefficient? If I understand the HE damage formula correctly, what spall liner does is increasing the armor


Overlord, on 30 November 2011 - 08:47 AM, said: No, it doesn't.

Subject: International Forums\Baltic Forums\Latviešu\Turnīri un konkursi\Viktorīnas un konkursi\Novembra efektivakais speletajs
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Jarro, on 30 November 2011 - 06:06 PM, said: Beigu screens arī jāieliek, vai pietiek tikai ar sākuma skreenu, ko esmu jau ielicis?

Subject: Tuer le messager
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Subject: Question d'aération
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jeremsoft, on 30 November 2011 - 04:55 PM, said: @Tali:tu fais "ctrl+printscreen" sur ton clavier,ca sauvegarde automatiquement une capture a la racine du jeu
@traducteurs,c est sympa de faire une version francaise,mais pouvez vous "traduire"l heure svp,je galere toujours avec les UTC coincoin cheval

Subject: Tanks qui "volent"
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Subject: Francais exilés dans des clans etrangers
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IKerensky, on 30 November 2011 - 03:14 PM, said: Francophone, Francophone... t'es gentils, ça fait un bail que t'es pas aller en Lorraine toi
Moi j'y entrave jamais rien à sky disent

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KuroNyra, on 30 November 2011 - 03:14 PM, said: lors du dernier event. J'ai nolifer comme un malade au niveau des tiers que les WG utilisait. Pendant 7 heures j'ai lancer partie sur partie. Crevant dés que je le pouvais car il n'était pas là. Finalement. J'en ai croiser AUCUN.
Je veux bien qu'il y ai du monde. Mais franchement. un seul par heure, c'est juste....
Les 5 en même temps augmenterais drastiquement les chances d'en croiser au moins UN.

Subject: International Forums\BY, RU, UA Community\Спам-уголок\Что вас сподвигло перейти на евро сервер?
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Palpatin_UA, on 30 November 2011 - 11:55 AM, said: Надеюсь, что когда введут обещанные кластеры, то перейду полностью к эуропейцам. Надоели ололо-рашеры на русском сервере, постоянная тупость товарищей по несчастьюкоманде, да и хамство разработчиков тоже переходит все границы (кто не согласен со мной, пруф в студию).

Subject: Testing Grounds\Public Test v7.0\Second Public Test of v.7.0
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qrak01, on 30 November 2011 - 01:45 PM, said: Why, in the first place, are you (developers) changing HE mechanics? I there something wrong with them?
I'm ok with these changes, as long as I don't have to fight against high tier opponents (7-10) while driving 4-6 tier tank. Even biggest guns (122 mm U-11, 0.7.0_test2) were useless against tanks of tier 7 and above.
So here's my question: will you implement HE changes along with improved matchmaking and rebalanced tanks?

Subject: Testing Grounds\Public Test v7.0\Second Public Test of v.7.0
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PAKFA, on 30 November 2011 - 12:59 PM, said: I'd like to know that too.
If yes for Test 3, when exactly?
Also a change log would be nice.

Subject: Testing Grounds\Public Test v7.0\Second Public Test of v.7.0
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FootballFan, on 30 November 2011 - 12:18 PM, said: Overlord test 2 ended so what now ? Test 3 ? applying some changes and final release ?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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Kazomir, on 30 November 2011 - 12:59 PM, said: 2 major content patches in 1 month?
Sounds too good.

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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methoz, on 30 November 2011 - 11:54 AM, said: so, no chance for release patch 0.7.1 this year?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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skaerials, on 30 November 2011 - 11:47 AM, said: Q.1 Is there any plan to add credits earnt per tank the same as the xp?
Q.2 Is the any plan to show the amount of xp earnt including bonuses for crew! the missing amount for crew acceleration is annoying.
Q.3 If yes to Q.2 when would this be?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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Armand_Vicomte, on 30 November 2011 - 09:17 AM, said: Will some of the hidden stats be displayed later?
I refer to things like:
Artillery range
Camouflage value
Gun depression
etc...

Subject: Francais exilés dans des clans etrangers
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MarmotWarrior, on 30 November 2011 - 01:56 PM, said: Le Shol'vah .
D'ailleurs j'ai vu par curiosité que t'avais pris du grade, GG !

Subject: Francais exilés dans des clans etrangers
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KuroNyra, on 30 November 2011 - 01:45 PM, said: Je suis chez la 501éme FFI. Normalement c'est un clan Français. Mais on à un Leader au canada. Et une telle quantité de Lorrain/Belge/Sudiste que je me demande si c'est vraiment Français. *SBAF*

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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Listy, on 29 November 2011 - 07:39 PM, said: A question, well more of an idea.
At some point in the future you'll release the British tech tree, will the CVR(T)'s be available as high tier light tanks? They (Just) fit into the game's time span, and would mean that there's actually an option for high tier autocannons.

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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VaHaLa_LTU, on 29 November 2011 - 05:32 PM, said: Dear Overlord,
In the new WG TV episode you announced that players from Ru server will be able to play on Eu server and vice - versa, using one login screen. I have a Ru server AND an Eu server account, both of them are registered on the same E-Mail, so how will this work? Will I still need a Russian localized client to play my Russian account, but I will simply pick which server I want to join, or will ALL the accounts be accessible from 1 client? I have kind of stopped playing Ru account, because all my friends play on Eu, but it would be REALLY nice if I could take out my Russian Tiger out for a spin .
This is very important for me (and my friend who has an IS3 on Ru server) so PLEASE don't skip my question! Thanks!!!

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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Convi, on 29 November 2011 - 08:58 PM, said: So each gun shoot OUT of circle? I have IS-4 with S70 too and do NOT have this issue . There must be something wrong, because I'm not the only complaing about accuracy of this gun. Accuracy should be compensation for lower rof and penetration, but is not . When I will make a test to show, because u don't want to believe me Maybe test will prove that you're right

Subject: Testing Grounds\Public Test v7.0\Second Public Test of v.7.0
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EickhardtSr, on 30 November 2011 - 09:12 AM, said: Overlord! You just nailed it... It's what players is arguing... And now mid tiers mediums don't have a chance against heavy tanks...
"always aim at weakspots"... Yes! Not a new thing. At 200-300 meters one aim at the center of the target and just hope to hit a weakspot...
"Front armor effectively absorbs HE damage" And is getting better in 0.7.0... When, without getting killed, will a mid tier medium get the chance to circle around a heavy in order to hit the side or the rear of a heavy... You may get to shoot one or two times and then your dead...
It will be as if you enter a modern battlefield with a bag full of rocks. You can either be suicidal or leave the battlefield. Mid tier mediums only have only those two option left in changing there tactic. Either be suicidal or exit battlefield...

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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MarioRad, on 29 November 2011 - 06:50 PM, said: Hi, a got a question. I searched for such question on forum but i can't find such, so i ask: is there a chance to play wot with pad ?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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Kickgunner, on 29 November 2011 - 06:44 PM, said: Great news, but how exactly it works? Can we see a video about this feature in the near future, or a short but detailed description?
I think a great part of the player community are eagerly looking forward to this. :-)

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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HrD, on 29 November 2011 - 05:44 PM, said: Hello,
Some questions about various topics :
1) Will the multi-turret mechanics be fully ready when the french tanks will be added ?
2) Overlord, On your blog, you hinted that we could someday buy gold not only with real money but with ingame credits aswell :
What do you exactly mean by "exploiting" ? I thought credits earnings were calculated server-side, or is this game not so hack-proof after all ?
3) Does the speed affects the visibility of a tank ? for example is "crawling" slowly at 4 km/h behind bushes more efficient than going full speed behind the same bushes or does the game makes no difference between the speeds (binary status : moving/not moving) ? If a slower speed is currently not affecting the camo, why shouldn't it ?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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CosMoe, on 29 November 2011 - 04:27 PM, said: Hello Overlord, just a few other questions:
Do standing trees count for camouflage? Do fallen trees count?
Does the size/height of a bush influence its effect on tanks hiding behind them?
Does WG intend do display the actual spotting range of your own tank, e.g. as an (optional) circle in the minimap?
Does WG intend to give HE ammo hits a texture and explosion that is different from AP ammo hits?
Does WG intend to allow chatting after the match is over (= stat window)? If not, why not?
No map is being hated nearly as much as Malinkova (from own game-chat experience in high-tier battles). It's just a guess, but putting 1 to 3 non-destructible barns in the middle could be an easy fix to the "campiness" of this map. Is something like that in development?

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skaerials, on 29 November 2011 - 05:36 PM, said: On your blog you stated, Premium tanks don't provide any exp bonus.
Q. Does my Premium churchill earn extra XP when I use it over a standard tank? or just extra credits?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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posthumecaver, on 29 November 2011 - 05:00 PM, said: There would be no conical on Tiger?

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skaerials, on 29 November 2011 - 04:55 PM, said: Posted 14 November 2011 - 02:23 PM
Q.1 Are there any plans to add the ability to make any tank in game a premium! for example M26 Pershing, pay X amount of gold but now this tank is a premium?
I asked this question back on 14th November and now it's on your blog This would work but you would have to make it a permanent feature, a few hours etc and you might aswell buy premium account! and not bother although i think this may be popular.
I don't like Lowe, T59, KV5 i think is ok but too slow and tier 5 premium don't earn cash. I would happily buy an M26 Pershing Premium cos i love that tank !
Try before you buy on a non-test server is certainly a welcome idea.

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Hornet331, on 29 November 2011 - 04:26 PM, said: Again?
There was already a huge amount of stuff removed form 0.7 (skills, premium camo, that it hardly warrants such a huge jump form 0.6.7 to 0.7.0), so if you remove stuff from 0.7.1 so what will be left there?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\EU Questions & Answers
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Trent, on 29 November 2011 - 03:58 PM, said: From the blog:
Q1: If you do it, does it mean you'll also increase spall liner coefficient? If I understand the HE damage formula correctly, what spall liner does is increasing the armor absorption coefficient:
Final Damage = (Shell Damage / 2) * (1 - Distance / Splash Radius) - Armor Thickness * 1.3 * Spall Coefficient
Coefficient = 1.00 if no spall liner installed, or 1.15 - spall liner installed
So decreasing armor absorption coefficient (this is 1.3 in the formula above) without changing spall liner cofficient will mean effectively reducing spall liner usefulness.
Q2: What "Armor Thickness" means exactly in the formula above?
I assumed this doesn't mean "effective armor thickness" (i.e. with the impact angle taken into account), as explosions go in all directions, so it shouldn't matter at what angle HE shell hits the armor. I saw some posters claim otherwise, however.
Thanks

Subject: Testing Grounds\Public Test v7.0\Second Public Test of v.7.0
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direwo, on 29 November 2011 - 01:59 PM, said: The lack of dev communication on the HE situation is VERY frustrating. The Fact is that HE is useless as its now, its useless as medium caliber (75-90mm) its useless in short howitzer form, its useless in 150+mm form for tanks ( KV derp, T30, E-100).
What are you supposed to do as tier 6-8 medium tank now ? Ram the heavies ?
Wargaming needs to reconsider both HE and AP changes. Since less useful AP means HE would need to be used more.

Subject: JagdPanzer E100 (Krokodil)
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StucheFrance2, on 29 November 2011 - 10:15 PM, said: On espère un supérieur au T95 et autres Objets...

Ça devrait.

Subject: International Forums\Baltic Forums\Lietuvių\Turnyrai ir konkursai\Viktorinos ir konkursai\Efektyviausias lapkričio žaidėjas
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Subject: International Forums\Baltic Forums\Latviešu\Turnīri un konkursi\Viktorīnas un konkursi\Novembra efektivakais speletajs
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