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Hambijon: Hey Tankers,   Due to update 1.0.1 being released, the Global Map will be temporarily frozen during these times:   Start - 3 May 05:00 PST / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST End - 5 May 05:00 PST / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST   If we have any other updates or information, we will be sure to update this thread.

Gnomon: Happy Wednesday, everyone!    Let's have a chat about Province in the upcoming 1.0.1 update.    On the old Province, camping was the way to go due to its layout and spawn points. However, we have addressed these issues in 1.0.1. The map was redesigned to speed up gameplay while still having a larger map. The redesign will be for Tier IV-X vehicles.    Here is some quick info on the changes/new additions:
  Overview and Key Improvements Overview: Sizes: 850x850 m Mode: Standard Battles Season: Summer Vehicles: Tiers IV-X   Improvements:  Increased size of map Split pathway on the east flank New cover spots   Want to know more? We have map screenshots (check the dots on the map drop-down) and further details in our portal article here: Update 1.0.1: Redesigned Province   Also, be sure to check out DomoSapien's new Province guide for Map Mondays here: Map Mondays: Province   Thanks for taking the time to read this, and hope to see you out on the battlefield! 

MA77:   Isso é definido pelo RNG, pois cada módulo/tripulante tem seu próprio HP (aka Pontos de Energia).

Este vídeo do Zeven explica bem como esta mecânica funciona:       Mesmo que você tenha um mod muito bom que faça você acertar um módulo X a cada disparo, você ainda esbarra no RNG para destruir/danificar aquele módulo.

Espero que tenha desmitificado um pouco deste assunto.    Abraços!

MA77: Infelizmente todos tem dias ruins.

Se precisar de ajuda com algo, só chamar!

The_Chieftain: Fundamentally, it’s recoil space and loading space. Remember that for the Pz3 and 4, the rounds were very small, and the recoil stroke not that long. Legs of the commander won’t get in the way. 

DomoSapien:   Something to keep in mind is that your opinion of good and bad might not be the same as that of others. It's impossible to please everyone, which is why we do our best to please as many as we can. Doesn't always pan out in practice, but that to quote a famous cartoon scientist "Sometimes science is more of an art than a science".

My experiences with Port were typically negative. Spawning in the south, felt like I would always clump underneath the overpass in the North and inevitably get clipped-down by a T57 lurking behind a destructible brick wall. I just avoided the tracks in general, or rushed up/down across them. I'm cautiously optimistic about the changes to Port, although I have no idea what they may be. 

DomoSapien:   On an entirely unrelated note, finally got my Mew in Pokemon GO today!

DomoSapien: Happy to add this to a feedback report. I'd like to ask your assistance, if I may:

1. Once update 1.0.1 releases, let us know if the issue persists, has gotten better or worse via the Update 1.0.1 feedback thread that I or one of my colleagues will post in either the Wargaming Community Feedback Request forum or News and Information forum.
2. Submit a technical support ticket to our CS team, and go through all their suggested troubleshooting steps. Even if they can't resolve the issue, eliminating potentially contributing factors may provide us with valuable data to pass on to the dev team to resolve this kind of issue.

I suspect this issue may be connection related, as I was experiencing this issue quite a bit on Common Test, but not at all on the current live build. Even if you've got a Gigabit connection, it's possible for there to be issues with one of the hops through which your connection is being routed to our servers. Intervention by your ISP may help mitigate the issue. If not, still gives us useful data. 

Thank you for your diligence as well as your patience! 
 

DomoSapien: I'm happy to look into it, but I see you're on an alt account with 0 battles. Can you PM me from your main account on which you qualified for the processor?

MA77:   Três letras: R, N e G.

Não há mod que faça alguém dar ammo rack no adversário mais facilmente. Isso tudo é definido pelo RNG, caso contrário, toda partida teríamos torres voando.

DomoSapien: To clarify, there are two possible ways to convert XP from a vehicle.

1) The vehicle has reached "elite" status due to you having researched every possible module for the tank, as well as having researched the next tank(s) in the tech tree. Essentially it's "elite" because there is absolutely nothing left for you to research using the vehicle's accrued XP.

2) Playing a premium vehicle, which is already considered "elite".
Once elite, you can either choose to accelerate crew training so that the XP you earn goes directly to your crew, or leave it off so it goes into a pool of 'convertible' xp. Drawing from this pool of convertible XP does not impact the vehicle which it came from. Theoretically the only drawback to doing so is that when you accrue convertible XP, that's XP that your crew would be getting otherwise. On the other hand, if you're going up the tech tree, and have already retrained your good crew to the next tank, and you're not too concerned with training the filler crew on the previous tank... convertible xp might not be a bad choice.

All of this in mind, I recommend saving your convertible XP for XP Conversion discounts unless absolutely necessary, because when XP Conversion is on discount you get 35 Free XP per 1 Gold instead of 25 Free XP.
Hope this helps!
 

DomoSapien: Might be a browser conflict. Try clearing your cache, history, cookies.

Also try from a different browser, and ultimately a different device. Assuming you've already tried some different password combinations?
 

DomoSapien: What about them? Are you asking if they're coming back? Check out this video below. Anton Pankov mentions some maps, new and old, in the video. He specifically mentions Dragon Ridge and says it's probably not coming back. We are working on bringing back Port, so who knows? Maybe Pearl River will make a comeback as well. If we can balance Port, of all maps, we might be able to balance Pearl River. 

DomoSapien:   Apparently, this poster {Drone157} is well informed of WG's intentions of bringing back Mittengard. So, what say you Mr. Sapien..? Is this poster providing me with misleading and false information..?   And again, I know some players out there do not appreciate the special brawling nuances of Mittengard, and that's too bad. I think it's a lot more fun to play than that 'campfest' of a map called Province. Furthermore, I loved using Mittengard as a map for my mid-tier training room battles. It was always fast, furious, and fun! I used to get a full house of players in my Mittengard battle rooms. We played all kinds of tiers and tanks, and everyone always had a great time. And I'd like to see it brought back.
Well my initial response to Mr. (or Ms.) Drone is this: 

Jokes aside, with different departments, offices etc. I'm not always 100% up to speed on upcoming content, unless it's releasing soon or I need to plan for it. I try to keep an ear out for any and all rumors, but that's not always possible.    I haven't heard anything, but that isn't to say it's off the table. I'll do my best to confirm one way or another for you fine folks, but as of right now it's safe to operate under the assumption that it is on the backburner, at the very least.   My personal opinion: arguably, Mittengard is not conducive to the new-player experience because it fits such a specific niche of close-quarters brawling. But it has its merits, at times, like for 1v1 tournaments etc. Whether it's reworked in HD? We'll just have to wait and see, for now.

The_Chieftain: All the Fireflies were converted from 75mm Shermans, and the 75mm remained in widespread service around the British forces. It would be reasonable to presume that the guns were put into storage to be used as spares for other vehicles due to wear-out or battle damage.   Not all the 3" M10s were converted to 17pr. I would assume that the 3" guns were retained as spares for those vehicles which were not converted.

Jambijon:   That's a good question!  I unfortunately don't have any information on future plans with specified missions for Italy, but yes, that would be awesome.  There was an event with the Swedish line that awarded Female crew members and credit discounts for tanks in the past, though I don't know if they same route will be taken for Italian line.  I'll definitely give an update when that information becomes available.  So for now, just keep an eye out on our portal for any related news.   However, if you haven't finished all of your campaign missions you can do those and select Italy when you recruit your Female crew member.  I was able to complete my TD-15 of the T28 concept and get an Italian Female Commander.    

BigDaddyLaxative:   That's a good question!  I unfortunately don't have any information on future plans with specified missions for Italy, but yes, that would be awesome.  There was an event with the Swedish line that awarded Female crew members and credit discounts for tanks in the past, though I don't know if they same route will be taken for Italian line.  I'll definitely give an update when that information becomes available.  So for now, just keep an eye out on our portal for any related news.   However, if you haven't finished all of your campaign missions you can do those and select Italy when you recruit your Female crew member.  I was able to complete my TD-15 of the T28 concept and get an Italian Female Commander.    

Hambijon:   That's a good question!  I unfortunately don't have any information on future plans with specified missions for Italy, but yes, that would be awesome.  There was an event with the Swedish line that awarded Female crew members and credit discounts for tanks in the past, though I don't know if they same route will be taken for Italian line.  I'll definitely give an update when that information becomes available.  So for now, just keep an eye out on our portal for any related news.   However, if you haven't finished all of your campaign missions you can do those and select Italy when you recruit your Female crew member.  I was able to complete my TD-15 of the T28 concept and get an Italian Female Commander.    

Jambijon: Hello Tankers! We have another pick from our favorite subreddit r/WorldofTanks from u/NocturnalToxin!  I mean, just look at this badass logo they made!METAL  Link to Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldofTanks/comments/8g0x30/just_got_into_wot_heres_a_logo_made_out_of_steel/ I've seemed to have lost some of my creative drive when it comes to art and seeing stuff like this is inspiring.  It's always a pleasure when you guys share your talents or things you have created with us and we hope you keep at it! 

BigDaddyLaxative: Hello Tankers!   We have another pick from our favorite subreddit r/WorldofTanks from u/NocturnalToxin!    I mean, just look at this badass logo they made! METAL     Link to Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldofTanks/comments/8g0x30/just_got_into_wot_heres_a_logo_made_out_of_steel/   I've seemed to have lost some of my creative drive when it comes to art and seeing stuff like this is inspiring.  It's always a pleasure when you guys share your talents or things you have created with us and we hope you keep at it!  

Hambijon: Hello Tankers!   We have another pick from our favorite subreddit r/WorldofTanks from u/NocturnalToxin!    I mean, just look at this badass logo they made! METAL     Link to Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldofTanks/comments/8g0x30/just_got_into_wot_heres_a_logo_made_out_of_steel/   I've seemed to have lost some of my creative drive when it comes to art and seeing stuff like this is inspiring.  It's always a pleasure when you guys share your talents or things you have created with us and we hope you keep at it!  

KRZYBooP:   Not all Tanks have this option available. However the system is in place and could include more tanks in the future. 

KRZYB00P:   Not all Tanks have this option available. However the system is in place and could include more tanks in the future. 

Felipe6666Original:   1- Sí, las recompensas se entregan automáticamente y al instante en que se cumplen las condiciones estipuladas.   2- ¿Tenía al menos 200 batallas jugadas y estuvo inactivo por al menos 30 días? En caso de que sí, por favor, envíame por MP el nick de tu amigo así investigamos.   ¡Saludos!

Felipe6666Original:   Estás en lo correcto. No podemos agregar los videos a nuestro canal de YouTube si el creador no lo hace antes en un canal propio

DomoSapien: I haven't heard of any plans in that regard so as of right now, probably not but it's possible that a heavily reworked version will come out at some point? Just spitballing here to be honest, I have 0 information in this regard.

DomoSapien: Going off of memory here from the latest Dev Diaries video but if I recall, 850m? 

DomoSapien: Thanks for the feedback! I'd appreciate it if you could leave some detailed feedback in this regard on the dedicated 1.0.1 Common Test Feedback thread in our WoT Community Feedback Request subforum! 

DomoSapien: +1 for making me hungry, haven't had breafkast yet, thanks.

DomoSapien: So, there is plenty of hard cover you can carefully navigate without necessarily getting spotted at the start. You shouldn't get spotted in spawn, but anticipate that you will get shot at if you do get spotted and you are not behind hard cover. I'm excited for some sweet sidescraping town brawls in my heavies. 

DomoSapien:
Glad you like Map Mondays! I pour my heart into making these guides as informative as possible, so a little bit of positivity always makes me smile.

We actually have been doing a better job of previewing most of our upcoming maps in development when they hit Supertest and Common Test. Keep a close eye on our Wargaming Community Feedback Requests subforum: There are some versions of that were put up recently, as well as the  1.0.1 Common Test Feedback thread.

KRZYBooP:   To say that Wargaming never listens to player feedback is a little over exaggerated.  There is a new Camo system in place so I can make my tanks as ugly as I want. A big goal for World of Tanks PC is to try and appeal to many audiences, both the gaming and the historically accurate. This is why Blitz got to go banana's with their camos cause there was still a place in World of Tanks that was 100% appealing to historically accurate(with in reason) audience.    Custom Camo, Some of the Mods that have been integrated into the game. I.E. : alternate Arty view, and range indicators for example. You can see a trend with the introduction of custom camo and a new game engine that more is possible to do with World of Tanks.    Please buy a Chrysler now cause my fingers hurt. 

KRZYB00P:   To say that Wargaming never listens to player feedback is a little over exaggerated.  There is a new Camo system in place so I can make my tanks as ugly as I want. A big goal for World of Tanks PC is to try and appeal to many audiences, both the gaming and the historically accurate. This is why Blitz got to go banana's with their camos cause there was still a place in World of Tanks that was 100% appealing to historically accurate(with in reason) audience.    Custom Camo, Some of the Mods that have been integrated into the game. I.E. : alternate Arty view, and range indicators for example. You can see a trend with the introduction of custom camo and a new game engine that more is possible to do with World of Tanks.    Please buy a Chrysler now cause my fingers hurt. 

DomoSapien: Uhh, honestly not sure! But I'm betting there was plenty of discussion in the subject so a quick forum search for posterity might be helpful.

DomoSapien:
Are you guys still having trouble? I know some folks were having temporary issues. Some potential solutions:

1. Make sure you're logged in. If you're not, you won't be able to see the discount. 2. Look for the item under 'specials' (also couldn't hurt to check your coupons in the top right corner, but to my knowledge it should be under specials.)
3. If it's not there after you log in, try refreshing the page. 4. If it doesn't show up after all this, please submit a ticket to our Customer Support team  before the end of the sale period! If you contact them after the sale is already over, they probably won't be able to help you.

DomoSapien:

CabbageMechanic:   We honestly don't know one way or another quite yet.  The situation is basically that Tank Rewards was handled on the backend by the lovely Hypnotik, who has since moved on from the company, and on the front by all-around good guy Veganzombiez, who also chose not to make the move.  We would like to continue it but we are still establishing if we can pick up where they left off.  Also, while it's on the docket, it's a long-ass docket.  Once we have established a way forward we will let you know, until then I'm afraid we're still definitely on hiatus.

 

KRZYBooP:   What you got against black Tanks? I'm kidding.   Things get added to the game all the time and there could very well be one coming soon. At this time there is no information, but since new things get added to the game all the time it could happen. 

KRZYB00P:   What you got against black Tanks? I'm kidding.   Things get added to the game all the time and there could very well be one coming soon. At this time there is no information, but since new things get added to the game all the time it could happen. 

Jambijon:   I generally save the x2 or x3 events for when I need to get Xp fast if I'm progressing through a line, but other than that, I'm all about the Crew Acceleration!

BigDaddyLaxative:   I generally save the x2 or x3 events for when I need to get Xp fast if I'm progressing through a line, but other than that, I'm all about the Crew Acceleration!

Hambijon:   I generally save the x2 or x3 events for when I need to get Xp fast if I'm progressing through a line, but other than that, I'm all about the Crew Acceleration!

Gnomon: Hey all,    Thanks for pointing that out! I checked with our content folks, and it should be fixed now      

KRZYBooP: Howdy Boom Jockies! Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!   Prices so low you will think we have lost our minds.  If you are looking for a warm blanket of steel to take out onto the battlefield look no further than our slightly loved Chrysler K GF.  Bad Credits? No Credits? No problem!  Everyone is approved to buy and take one home.  Offer available till supplies last.  More information on this Kooky sale can be found HERE. 

KRZYB00P: Howdy Boom Jockies!   Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!      Prices so low you will think we have lost our minds.    If you are looking for a warm blanket of steel to take out onto the battlefield look no further than our slightly loved Chrysler K GF.    Bad Credits? No Credits? No problem!    Everyone is approved to buy and take one home.    Offer available till supplies last.    More information on this Kooky sale can be found HERE. 

DomoSapien: Hi Folks!
For this week we're mixing it up a bit and taking a look at an upcoming map: Province!
(No music video for this one, but feel free to listen to your favorite spaghetti western soundtrack or something by Andrea Bocelli)
  So, this guide may change a bit in the future for a couple reasons: it's on Common Test, so if we're still taking feedback into consideration, and neither myself nor the rest of the community really has had enough time with Province to get super-familiar with it. However that means there is plenty of time to discover all the nooks and crannies Province has to offer.
A first look at province is visually stunning: Province has received quite the facelift with its HD treatment. There are lots of cool little details to check out on the map, so hop in a Training room at some point and take your time taking a look around. There are plenty of destructible objects to plow through with your armor, so don't get distracted while you're deploying because your early-game positioning is going to be of critical imporance.
While the map size was increased it is still quite small, which will make players feel a sense of urgency to seek hard cover, as players typically have most of the map within their draw distance. Effective use of your draw, vision, and max view circles will be critical. (No visual minimap yet, check back after 1.0.1 releases!)
A quick note: Some of these images are rather large, If anything looks wonky, try zooming out! (ctrl+scroll down)
 Southwest spawn, Field Push If you spawn in the Southwest, you can either push up North and brawl it out in the Northwest corner/Western city, or push down into the field for scouting, ultimately climbing up the eastern road on the opposite end of the valley. 
Take note of all the enemy sniping locations within your draw distance. This is something to be aware of virtually at all times on Province. If you play out in the open, you're gonna get hit.
 At the bottom of the valley, you have a little bit of hard cover and a whole lot of foliage to play with. Might be possible for some passive scouting, but the utility of sticking around down here is questionable. Arguably, pushing up the road might be your best bet, as your ascent will be dangerous should the East-spawning team get set-up. Watch for potential incoming fire from across the field, as well as up the cliffs in the North overlooking the road. You don't want to get caught up here, but know that you have foliage and hard cover to help guard most of your ascent.
Once you get up to the Southwest corner, be aware of potential enemy crossfire as well as potentially hidden vehicles on the defilade in front. There are quite a few cover locations offering ample opportunity for sniping and sidescraping. If you're going to push, try to coordinate with your team; taking your sweet time on this corner might expose you to substantial covering fire from TD's sniping in the mid-to-back line.
 Eastern BrawlBoth teams have quite a few different firing lanes and alleyways to split push and sidescrape in the town on the Eastern side, South of the Church.   Northeast Sniping The church as well as the area directly to its North offers some sniping opportunities behind a substantial amount of hard cover as well as foliage. Take note of the potential firing angles when romping around the Church; while smashing through columns and shooting defenseless statues may be amusing, keep in mind that you'll be quite vulnerable from certain angles if you're spotted.

  Northeast Spawn Field Push Similar to the South, think twice about dawdling in the valley, and consider making your way up the hill quickly before enemy TD's can get set up behind cover.
There are quite a few firing lanes in the West as well for both teams. Take some time to explore all the possible avenues of approach; some effective split-pushing might prove for some truly exciting city brawls.
West Brawling (South Spawn) Defending in the West also lends itself to some sidescraping opportunities however there are some stretches of open field towards the North which may prove risky to cross if the enemy team pushes close enough to spot you before you cross over.
Let's hear your thoughts on Province! Are you excited to check out the reworked version? Have you had a chance to play Province on Common Test?
Suggestions and feedback for future guides always welcome!

CabbageMechanic: Love this contest!  Hoping to see some more replays of tankers helping tankers!

KRZYBooP:   +1/-1 is a decision I am sure the developers have considered. The game revolves around how the MM works and any changes to it affect who is in the game, which changes team work tactics.    There is no tank that can take shots from every angle and working as a team to take down 1 or two high tier tanks is a lot better than a platoon of 5 that could happen with the old MM. The +2-2 is in the game for a reason, yes it sucks being bottom tier.    I personally like the changes to the new maps. I like the changes more when a new spot to hide behind is created, and less when I get spotted immediately.    Are you looking to try out the new Italy tanks?    I hope they make an Italian arty so I can make pizza delivery jokes all day.