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Cmd_Latina:
Powiem krótko, jak poprzednio - jutro niespodzianka będzie, choć jak widać już nie taka niespodziewana.  

Obirian: Hat nun endlich jemand den Bonuscode gefunden?

supercharge: eee maybe she can play too?

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your general feedback in this forum thread.
Important! NVIDIA video card driver versions 310.70 & 310.90 may cause client crashes & FPS drop-downs. It is recommended to use driver version 306.97.
List of Changes in Test Version 8.4 Part 1 compared to Version 8.3:
                      
• Added a branch of tank destroyers to the British tech tree: Universal Carrier QF 2 pounder, Alecto, Valentine AT, АТ 2, АТ 7, Gun Carrier Churchill, АТ 8, АТ 15, А39 Tortoise, FV215b(183).
• Added three new German light tanks: Pz.I, Pz.I Ausf.С , Pz.II Ausf.G.
• The following German light tanks have been moved to Tier IV, V and VI to match their rebalanced characteristics:  Luchs, VK 1602, VK2801
• New USSR premium tier VI tank destroyer available in the in-game shop: SU-100Y.
• New US Tier VI tank destroyer added for testing: Sexton.
• The following maps were reworked for improved graphics: Steppes, Fisherman's Bay, Ensk, Live Oaks.
• Dragon Ridge and Serene Coast maps removed from random battle mode for re-working.
• Game and visual fixes for the following maps: Cliff, Prokhorovka, Abbey.
• "Assault" mode has been temporary disabled for the following maps: Malinovka and Westfield.
• Fixed rounding on roads and crater textures for the Ruinberg map.
• Battle tutorial for beginners has been added (tutorial mission has its own map).
• Game supports NVIDIA SLI configurations.
• Reduced slope of the lower nose plate of the Pz. V Panther by 55 degrees.
• Reduced slope of the lower nose plate of the T-44 by 45 degrees.
• Fixed minor bugs with the damage model of the following tanks: AT-15А, Matilda Black Prince, Matilda (USSR), Grille, AMX 13-75, AMX 13-90, AMX 12t, Churchill I, VK 4205B, M12, M41, Object 212, Caernarvon, M46 Patton, Maus, Е-100.
• Improved the protection offered by the joint between lower and higher nose plates on Caernarvon, Conqueror and FV215b tanks.
• Fixed bugs in visual models: IS-3, Churchill LL, М41, Т69, KV-3, TOG-2, SU-14, S-51, Hetzer.
• Fixed mixed up left and right tracks in the damage model of the WZ131 tank.
• Fixed camo costs for Chinese T-34-2.
• Fixed appearance of the final drive cover for Т-34 and vehicles built on its hull.
• Removed the restriction of the “external view” button for vehicles with incomplete crew.
• Added the possibility to choose addressing system in battle chat: with or without auto save of the addressee.
• Tanks with auto loader system will reload the whole cassette/drum instead of one shell when the “Intuition” skill is triggered.
• Fixed the loss of performance on some configurations while using server reticle in sniper mode.
• The FPS rate in hangar is forcibly limited to 60 FPS.
• Reworked and optimised tank engine exhaust effect.
• Returned the option to train crew members for tanks missing in the hangar. A separate warning window has been added for this purpose.
• Added a windowed full-screen option (maximize button in the right top corner).
• Fixed barrel scoring and turret turning after a hit.
• Fixed after-shot rattle in the left speaker for some configurations.
• Fixed the ammo order during a turret or gun change.
• Fixed barrel scoring in some cases when targeting a close obstacle.
• Fixed some bugs in the visual models of surrounding objects and building damage.
• Fixed client crash when pressing "Update Device" in the settings menu.
• Fixed wrong output for FPS values, ping and lag indication for the Logitech G19 keyboard.
• Added new pictures to the login screen.
• Complemented de​sc​ri​ption of commemorative medals.
• Fixed a bug which mixed up the command order "Affirmative!" and "Negative!" for tank destroyers in some situations.
• Added additional effects for destroying big tanks.
• Added the ability to remove heavy weight equipment and modules and replace them with lower weight ones when the chassis is overloaded.
• Fixed some bugs in the display and update rate of dynamic shadows.
• Added display of the drowning timer and module repair indicator in the post mortem observation mode.
• Fixed a rare client crash after fast quitting and then connecting to the game.
• "Damage upon detecting" in the after-battle statistics renamed to "Damage upon your detecting".
• Fixed audio interruptions during the voice chat test.
• Implemented restoration of voice chat functionality after disconnection.
• When the client is minimised, the icon now blinks five seconds before the battle starts rather that at the start.
• Fixed glitch with "Sniper" achievement when damaging allied tank with HE shell.
• Fixed inconsistent amount of credits received for selling a vehicle being displayed in both vehicle selling window and following system notifications.
• Fixed complaints in the post-battle statistics for players not involved in the platoon.
• Fixed camera in-tank-entry when you are close to some objects.
• Fixed failure "10 calibers rule" for internal ricochet
• Fixed some bugs in achieving Kolobanov's medal for cases when the members of both teams quit to the hangar before the end of a battle.
• Fixed the display of a sold tank showing as not researched in the tech tree.
• Fixed a rare client crash when going to the tank research window.
• Added information on "potentially received damage" to the post-battle statistics. This considered all the potential damage that a tank could receive from ricocheted or non-penetrated shells (including side skirt armour).
• Fixed damage from falling received by absent turret for TDs and SPGs.
• Fixed display of team damage and team kill for the post-battle statistics window when allied tank was destroyed by fire after your hit.
• Fixed de​sc​ri​ptions of the "Sniper" and "Steel Wall" achievements.
Thank you in advance,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback regarding game tutorial.
Thanks for your input.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: HI All,
Please provide your feedback regarding vehicle fixes:
- Increased the thickness of the lower nose plate of the Pz. V Panther by 55 degrees.
- Reduced the thickness of the lower nose plate of the T-44 by 45
- Fixed minor bugs the damage model of the following tanks: AT-15А, Matilda Black Prince, Matilda (USSR), Grille, AMX 13-75, AMX 13-90, AMX 12t, Churchill I, VK 4205B, M12, M41, Object 212, Caernarvon, M46 Patton, Maus, Е-100.
- Toughened the juncture of lower and higher nose plates of  Caernarvon, Conqueror and FV215b tanks.
- Fixed the bugs in visual models: IS-3, Churchill LL, М41, Т69, KV-3, TOG-2, SU-14, S-51, Hetzer.
- Fixed mixed up left and right tracks in the damage model of the WZ131 tank.
- Fxed camo costs for Chinese T-34-2.
- Fixed appearance of the final drive armoring for Т-34 and vehicles built on its base.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback regarding general fixes.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: HI All,
Please provide your feedback regarding Universal Carrier QF 2 Pounder.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback regarding Alecto.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please can you leave all feedback regarding British TD HERE.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Universal Carrier QF 2 pounder
Alecto
Valentine AT
АТ 2
АТ 7
Gun Carrier Churchill
АТ 8
АТ 15
А39 Tortoise
FV215b(183).
Regards,
Supercharge

Cmd_Latina: Kochani Gracze!  
W ten weekend życzymy dużo miłości do Waszej pasji i powodzenia na polu bitwy! Więcej niespodzianek będzie jutro, więc sprawdzajcie naszą stronkę i oczywiście forumową sekcję Konkursy i eventy!  

Aodheus: J'ai cru aussi, mais en fait non, il s'agit là d'un jeu de mot très subtil en référence au nom du char qui bénéficie d'une réduction de 70% tout le week-end, transformant cette célébration de la St Valentin en une célébration de la St Valentine... Bien trouvé n'est-ce pas ?

supercharge: HI All,
Please provide your feedback regarding PzKpfw I.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback regarding SU-100Y.
Thanks in advance,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback regarding:
- Light German tanks: Luchs, VK 1602, VK2801 moved to the , 5 and 6 tier correspondingly with re-balanced characteristics
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide the feedback regarding Steppes map.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide feedback regarding reworked Fisherman's Bay.
Thanks for your input.
Regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback regarding reworked Ensk
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback regarding reworked Live Oaks.
Thanks in advance,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback here.
Thanks for your input.
Regards,
Supercharge
- Maps "Dragon Ridge" and "Serene coast" removed from random battles mode for re-working.
- "Assault" mode was temporary disables for the following maps "Malinovka" and "Westfield".

Cmd_Latina:
Tak, dostęp do TS jest na tyle ważny, że akcje na testach muszą być koordynowane i w tym celu wykorzystywany jest program.

supercharge: Hi All,
Please provide your feedback in this forum thread.
Thanks in advance,
Supercharge
- Game and visual fixes for the following maps: "Cliff", "Prokhorovka", "Abbey".
- Fixed roads rounding and  crater textures for the "Ruinbergг" map.

supercharge: Hi All,
Please can you leave all feedback regarding other new vehicles HERE.
Thanks in advance for your input.
NEW:
Pz.I
Pz.I Ausf.С
Pz.II Ausf.G.
Moved:
Luchs
VK 1602
VK2801
New Premium:
SU-100Y.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

supercharge: Hi All,
Please can you leave all feedback regarding maps changes  HERE.
Thanks in advance for your input.
- The following maps were reworked for improved graphics: "Steppes", "Fisherman's Bay", "Ensk", "Live Oaks".
- Maps "Dragon Ridge" and "Serene coast" removed from random battles mode for re-working.
- Game and visual fixes for the following maps: "Cliff", "Prokhorovka", "Abbey".
- "Assault" mode was temporary disables for the following maps "Malinovka" and "Westfield".
- Fixed roads rounding and  crater textures for the "Ruinberg" map.
Kind regards,
Supercharge

Cmd_Latina: Czołem Czołgiści!

Rozpoczynamy nabór na Supertesterów serwera europejskiego!

Pamiętajcie, że jest to bardzo odpowiedzialna rola wymagająca wiele zaangażowania i poświęcenia.

Wszystkich zainteresowanych zapraszamy do nadsyłania zgłoszeń.

Szczegółowe informacje na ten temat znajdziecie w oryginalnym poście.

UWAGA! Post jest w języku angielskim, gdyż jego bardzo dobra znajomość jest wymagana od potencjalnego Supertestera.

_Quasar_: Nice catch, this function is available on forums only.

Aodheus: Nous avons encore une autre surprise en préparation, mais je vous jure que c'est uniquement parce qu'on pense aux célibataires, et pas du tout parce qu'on essaie de convaincre les autres que passer sa soirée de St Valentin en ligne, c'est moins risqué que de fêter ça de manière plus traditionnelle. :P

Aodheus: Han le chantage, j'ai très envie de voir comment tu as réussi à te mettre dans une telle situation...

Aodheus: J'ai une étrange impression de déjà-vu... Va falloir penser à trouver de nouvelles références les gens !

Aodheus: Avant si tout va bien, nous aurons probablement une confirmation de la date du début des tests très bientôt.

Aodheus:
Détrompe-toi, l'annonce ayant été faite de manière globale, même si les réactions sur ce forum ne sont pas forcement nombreuses, l'information circule et je suis sûr qu'on aura des réactions un peu partout chez les communautés qui s'intéressent au monde de l'eSport.

Aodheus: Oui ! Ca m'as pris un peu de temps à déchiffrer/traduire, mais voilà ce que j'ai pu obtenir comme informations :

Aodheus:

_Quasar_: Hi,
We will be testing all kind of tanks. The tests will be conducted on a special server with a special game client.
Best,

_Quasar_: Thank you for your question.
We will try to process the requests as soon as we can, but here we are probably talking about a couple of weeks.
Also all the testers will not be invited as the same time, we will probably do it by successive waves.
Best,

supercharge: Hi All,
We are now accepting applications for EU players to become Supertesters. This means EU players will now be able to take part in testing pre-release content ahead of normal test servers and thus directly impact the game development and feedback process during the Supertest stage.
More info here
Kind regards,
Supercharge

_Quasar_: Dear all,
We are now accepting applications for EU players to become Supertesters. This means EU players will now be able to take part in testing pre-release content ahead of normal test servers and thus directly impact the game development and feedback process during the Supertest stage.
Before applying for this position, please understand we are not looking for players who simply want to “try before they buy”. This is not intended to be a sneak peak or early access. It’s a serious role where players are expected to understand and accept the following:
• Regularly attend the tests, even if they seem to be monotonous and boring.
• Help us looking for bugs and write reports about them. All bugs found by Supertesters are processed and reviewed by our Q&A team with same priority as bugs discovered during other gamed development phases .
• Describe your observations, thoughts and opinions in detail. The Developers pay attention to the opinions and suggestions of the testers when they are well written, clearly expressed, and show proper investigation.
We’re looking for the following key attributes for Supertesters:
• Politeness and self-control. Insulting other players, trolling and being offensive on the forums/chats of the game will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Ability to follow rules and stick to them.
• Ability to communicate your views in clear English.
• Access and knowledge of communication programs such as TeamSpeak.
• Maturity
You will be required to agree to, and follow a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Any information received from the Supertest, including video, screenshots, combat characteristics, chat logs or forum logs – is under strict protection. You are not permitted to share this information with friends/family. You are especially forbidden to share this information online through sources such as forums, fansites or blogs.
We cannot stress how important the above information is. Standard sanction for disclosing the information from a Supertest is a permanent removal of your Supertester rights.
If you think that you are suitable for the above requirements, and you have a desire to help in the rapid development of the project – please apply by sending us mail to the following email address: supertest_wot_eu@wargaming.net
In your application, please, provide the following information:
1. Explain the reasons why you want to join the Supertest program and detail any past experience of a similar role.
2. How often do you play this game and how much time you can devote to Supertest?
3. Provide a link to your game profile. (Example http://worldoftanks....03496017-Ectar/).
4. Please specify the configuration of your computer that you plan to use in the Supertest.  In order to do this, please add to your application the system information area and display devices area (until the driver date) of a dxdiag.
While applying please pay attention to the following requirements:
1. Make sure you have read the above details and your application meets the requirements. If you can’t follow these first basic first steps, your application will likely be rejected from the start.
2. Do not duplicate or copy another player’s application. (create Supertest_EU_application box)
If your application is successful, you will be contacted by one of our Supertest Coordinators via personal message on this forum
If your application was not accepted for any reason, you will not be contacted. We are unable to provide individual players with feedback regarding why you were not successful.
Please do not reply to any PM’s asking for your log in details or password. This is not required for Supertesting. If you are unsure about any messages or PM’s, contact a member of the Community Team.
If you have any questions about either applying or what is involved in Supertesting you can ask them in this thread. Please note any off topic posts or questions that have nothing to do with the Supertest application process will be removed.
This is a volunteer role, and no other benefits than earlier access to the game development process are planned for the moment.  We are looking for dedicated players who are looking to help shape the future of the game.

Aodheus: On parle en effet ici d'une somme totale, investie sur toute l'année pour tous les tournois officiels qui rassemblera toutes les meilleures équipes du monde. Et il s'agit bien de récompenser les efforts fournis par des joueurs qui jouent pour la plupart une moyenne de 10h par jour, si ce n'est plus. On peut approuver ou non une telle pratique, mais cela reste un investissement considérable de leur part, et il ne faut pas croire qu'atteindre un niveau pareil ne demande pas de sacrifice.

Je ne vais pas mentir non plus en prétendant qu'il s'agit là pour nous d'un investissement désintéressé, les compétitions "eSport" (sport électronique) attirent beaucoup de passionnés, et les tournois, rediffusés en direct en ligne sont une audience et un moyen de promotion considérable. Il s'agit donc pour nous de promouvoir cette activité afin d'attirer l'attention des joueurs professionnels et ainsi faire parler du jeu. Je ne vais pas non plus prétendre que nous inventons quoi que ce soit ici, les compétitions de jeux vidéo existent depuis presque 20 ans, et sont presque toujours utilisées par les développeurs/éditeurs de jeu vidéos pour promouvoir leurs produit et attirer une clientèle très ciblée.

La seule influence directe que cela pourrait avoir sur le développement de World of Tanks reste l'introduction d'outils facilitant l'organisation de tournois et compétitions, comme un mode spectateur un peu plus pratique à utiliser, ou bien des modes de jeu plus adaptés à cette pratique du jeu bien différente des combats en mode aléatoire. Investir dans un certain domaine ne signifie évidemment pas que nous allons arrêter de payer nos développeurs pour récompenser les vainqueurs des compétitions que nous organisons...

supercharge: Hi All,

Here is  a list of changes Test Version 8.4 Part 1 compared to Version 8.3:

Important! NVIDIA video card driver versions 310.70 & 310.90 may cause client crashes & FPS drop-downs. It is recommended to use driver version 306.97.

• Added a branch of tank destroyers to the British tech tree: Universal Carrier QF 2 pounder, Alecto, Valentine AT, АТ 2, АТ 7, Gun Carrier Churchill, АТ 8, АТ 15, А39 Tortoise, FV215b(183).
• Added three new German light tanks: Pz.I, Pz.I Ausf.С , Pz.II Ausf.G.
• The following German light tanks have been moved to Tier IV, V and VI to match their rebalanced characteristics:  Luchs, VK 1602, VK2801
• New USSR premium tier VI tank destroyer available in the in-game shop: SU-100Y.
• New US Tier VI SPG added for Supertesting: Sexton.
• The following maps were reworked for improved graphics: Steppes, Fisherman's Bay, Ensk, Live Oaks.
• Dragon Ridge and Serene Coast maps removed from random battle mode for re-working.
• Game and visual fixes for the following maps: Cliff, Prokhorovka, Abbey.
• "Assault" mode has been temporary disabled for the following maps: Malinovka and Westfield.
• Fixed rounding on roads and crater textures for the Ruinberg map.
• Battle tutorial for beginners has been added (tutorial mission has its own map).
• Game supports NVIDIA SLI configurations.
• Reduced slope of the lower nose plate of the Pz. V Panther to 55 degrees.
• Reduced slope of the lower nose plate of the T-44 to 45 degrees.
• Fixed minor bugs with the damage model of the following tanks: AT-15А, Matilda Black Prince, Matilda (USSR), Grille, AMX 13-75, AMX 13-90, AMX 12t, Churchill I, VK 4205B, M12, M41, Object 212, Caernarvon, M46 Patton, Maus, Е-100.
• Improved the protection offered by the joint between lower and higher nose plates on Caernarvon, Conqueror and FV215b tanks.
• Fixed bugs in visual models: IS-3, Churchill LL, М41, Т69, KV-3, TOG-2, SU-14, S-51, Hetzer.
• Fixed mixed up left and right tracks in the damage model of the WZ131 tank.
• Fixed camo costs for Chinese T-34-2.
• Fixed appearance of the final drive cover for Т-34 and vehicles built on its hull.
• Removed the restriction of the “external view” button for vehicles with incomplete crew.
• Added the possibility to choose addressing system in battle chat: with or without auto save of the addressee.
• Tanks with auto loader system will reload the whole cassette/drum instead of one shell when the “Intuition” skill is triggered.
• Fixed the loss of performance on some configurations while using server reticle in sniper mode.
• The FPS rate in hangar is forcibly limited to 60 FPS.
• Reworked and optimised tank engine exhaust effect.
• Returned the option to train crew members for tanks missing in the hangar. A separate warning window has been added for this purpose.
• Added a windowed full-screen option (maximize button in the right top corner).
• Fixed barrel scoring and turret turning after a hit.
• Fixed after-shot rattle in the left speaker for some configurations.
• Fixed the ammo order during a turret or gun change.
• Fixed barrel scoring in some cases when targeting a close obstacle.
• Fixed some bugs in the visual models of surrounding objects and building damage.
• Fixed client crash when pressing "Update Device" in the settings menu.
• Fixed wrong output for FPS values, ping and lag indication for the Logitech G19 keyboard.
• Added new pictures to the login screen.
• Complemented description of commemorative medals.
• Fixed a bug which mixed up the command order "Affirmative!" and "Negative!" for tank destroyers in some situations.
• Added additional effects for destroying big tanks.
• Added the ability to remove heavy weight equipment and modules and replace them with lower weight ones when the chassis is overloaded.
• Fixed some bugs in the display and update rate of dynamic shadows.
• Added display of the drowning timer and module repair indicator in the post mortem observation mode.
• Fixed a rare client crash after fast quitting and then connecting to the game.
• "Damage upon detecting" in the after-battle statistics renamed to "Damage upon your detecting".
• Fixed audio interruptions during the voice chat test.
• Implemented restoration of voice chat functionality after disconnection.
• When the client is minimised, the icon now blinks five seconds before the battle starts rather that at the start.
• Fixed glitch with "Sniper" achievement when damaging allied tank with HE shell.
• Fixed inconsistent amount of credits received for selling a vehicle being displayed in both vehicle selling window and following system notifications.
• Fixed complaints in the post-battle statistics for players not involved in the platoon.
• Fixed camera in-tank-entry when you are close to some objects.
• Fixed failure "10 calibers rule" for internal ricochet
• Fixed some bugs in achieving Kolobanov's medal for cases when the members of both teams quit to the hangar before the end of a battle.
• Fixed the display of a sold tank showing as not researched in the tech tree.
• Fixed a rare client crash when going to the tank research window.
• Added information on "potentially received damage" to the post-battle statistics. This considered all the potential damage that a tank could receive from ricocheted or non-penetrated shells (including side skirt armour).
• Fixed damage from falling received by absent turret for TDs and SPGs.
• Fixed display of team damage and team kill for the post-battle statistics window when allied tank was destroyed by fire after your hit.
• Fixed descriptions of the "Sniper" and "Steel Wall" achievements.

supercharge: Tomorrow at 03:15 CET (02:15 GMT)  

Berbo: It is risky I agree, but T-50-2 can do it quite easily. Just try
The bush on the hill is a bit safer but with enemy meds coming up, you have to run.