Developers posts on forum

The_Chieftain: It's the 3.7" gun on an M3/Ram mount. Best I can gather, they made two prototypes but those are easily the clearest photos I have seen.    If only I had 4k to spend on a bathroom remodel...

dance210:   Hi fearn01,   You can find the standings here.

Yoott: Just over a week to go!!

I see a bunch of you signed up to be there Who is going?

If you haven't registered yet go here 

JayStark02: Hi guys, I'm going to go ahead and close this thread. Please continue discussion regarding M6A2E1 The Mutant on our thread here.

JayStark02: Hi guys, I'm going to go ahead and close this thread. Please continue discussion regarding M6A2E1 The Mutant on our thread here.

JayStark02: Hi guys, I'm going to go ahead and close this thread. Please continue discussion regarding M6A2E1 The Mutant on our thread here.

JayStark02: Hi guys, I'm going to go ahead and close this thread. Please continue discussion regarding M6A2E1 The Mutant on our thread here.

The_Chieftain:     A picture of a child sawing off someone's head with a knife, (even if it's taken from a movie), is not permitted on the forum, hence your post in particular was deleted. I'm unsure as to if that was typical for the thread at large, if it was, then the thread going away was reasonable. There are plenty enough other threads on this matter that I can see. 

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  

dance210: Hi guys,   To address some concerns, yes this is a legit sale that is happening. Over the past 6 years we have grown a large community of tank collectors and with this in mind we decided to extend the opportunity to purchase this unique tank. We understand this is different from our original statement but we believe expanding this opportunity to more players is the right thing to do. We will send original owners an additional gift to thank you for your dedication to our game over all these years! Please say tuned for more info

dance210:   That camo is just regular American camo that the tank already had on it. AFAIK, the Mutant 6 will not have any camo on it when purchased.  

dance210: Hi guys,   To address some concerns, yes this is a legit sale that is happening. Over the past 6 years we have grown a large community of tank collectors and with this in mind we decided to extend the opportunity to purchase this unique tank. We understand this is different from our original statement but we believe expanding this opportunity to more players is the right thing to do. We will send original owners an additional gift to thank you for your dedication to our game over all these years! Please say tuned for more info.

dance210: BREAKING NEWS Our intrepid source has managed to capture video footage of the object emerging from the murky water! This is a rare sighting of the beast in its natural habitat.   The M6A2E1 will be in the Premium Shop on April 1, 2017 for 24 hr only! The Mutant will cost $89.99, so make sure to get yours before it returns to the murky depths.      

The_Chieftain:   Closer to the end than the beginning, is my understanding.

dance210: Hey guys,   This isn't the thread to argue who is who. If you wanna bicker, please take it to a PM. Continuing to do so on this thread will lead to those posts being removed and/or sanctions.   Thanks!

Yoott:   Umm I broke the camera.....
Definitely was a bad idea to let me hold it  

dance210:   It's the shadow! That's kind of almost the object in question...   You're right. It may be time for some upgraded equipment. Perhaps we can get something better for tomorrow. Back into the field with Meathead! *evil grin*

dance210:   I dunno. I think the pics from the trail camera are less blurry than the ones that Meathead took. Maybe we should hire the trail cam as our new source.... 

dance210: Prizes will be out by end of the week at the latest. I'm trying to get them out sooner.

dance210:   Because not all the teams in the top 1% can be the top team. There are two things on that Google doc. The first is a list of all the teams, by rank. The second is a chart that tells you what what prize bracket a team placed, depending on their final rank. E.g. the top team is any team ranked #1. The Top 1% of teams are any teams ranked #3 - 8.

dance210: Breaking news! We sent Meathead back out into the wild and he got us some more pictures! Well...he set up a trail camera that managed to get some new, clearer pictures. Hopefully these can be used to shed some light on the nature of this unidentified object!            

dance210:   Hi GrandRanger_ZenOHSama,   The ratio of 102/102 and 105/105 is the exact same - 1.000. That would be why they are both ranked as #1. The same is true for every team that has a tied points ratio, they all have earned the same rank. I'm unsure why you believe this is not the case.   If you have any other questions, please let me know.

The_Chieftain: I am unconvinced by the front-line/area of influence indicator line.  

dance210: Hello 310thCopperhead,   The time uses the 24-hr military clock, which lacks the "AM" and "PM" at the end. A time of 04:20 PT would also be written as 4:20 am PT; a time of 16:20 PT would be written as 4:20 pm PT. The token sales ended when they were slated to end.   If you have any other questions, please let me know!

Hypnotik: Haha, I figured that score may get a topic. Unfortunately I was on vacation when the event began.   If you're interested, here's the replay of the battle: http://wotreplays.com/site/3287431   I don't even consider it one of my best Bishop games, and I didn't even survive it - another guy stole the show at the end.

dance210: Guys, if you have questions on specific teams and where they landed, please tell me the team names so I can take a look. It is always 100% possible that I screwed up my math somewhere, which is why I post the standings at least a day before I do the payouts. Thanks <3

Lert: If you're looking for a carry tonk, no. If you're looking for a party tonk, yes*.   *Provided you don't get frustrated with tanks that move about as fast as a glacier.

Lert: Could always make it a wreck in a diorama.

dance210: Hi guys!
Here is the March Mapness standings! Because there are so many teams, the list is found in this Google doc.   If there are any questions, please let me know.

dance210:   Hello Spartan451,   All players were paid out for the March 10 Advances. If you believe that you did not receive the gold, please have the player(s) send me a forum PM so I can look into it. Thanks!

The_Chieftain: There was a second Chrylser K tank some years later, it looked a lot like an M60A2.

dance210:   It's an unidentified object. We're looking for clues as to what it may be!  

dance210:   Meathead is still a bit new at this picture thing. I guess that's what happens when you "volunteer" someone for the position *whistles innocently* We'll send him back out to the field, see if we can get something better for y'all  

dance210:   ET phone home!   Also, I saw "Easy" and automatically thought "Easy 8" :-D

dance210: Tankers! Our expert photographer MeatheadMilitia has caught a glimpse of something in the wild!!! What do you think it is?
Watch here for more Photos and the developing story:    http://worldoftanks.com/content/monster-watch       

GhostPrime:   EU is separate, but the WGC should still add it to the list of installed game. You must install different versions of the game (Such as EU) into a different location on the computer. WGC should ask you when you install a game. 

GhostPrime: Thank you for the information, this does seem like something was still running in the background. Had you used it earlier that day?

dance210:   Wow. I'm not sure how many accounts you think I should have. What was my personal account is now my official WG account and it's the one that I am active on, whether in-game or on the forums. Anything I have to say will be on my account...namely dance210.   I may not always be as "talkative" as I would like, but I have been active on the forums - mostly reading and gathering feedback. I'm hoping to be more "talkative" soon™ in all areas of the forums.

dance210:   With no tank swapping, payout will be be end of the week. If I can get the standings up today, payout should be tomorrow

dance210: Hi guys!   I hope everyone enjoyed the March Mapness!   I apologize that I wasn't actually around this weekend to update the standings like I thought I would be. I am going through the tournament box now, making sure there are no disputes and stuff to take care of. I expect that the official standings will be up by end of day today at the latest (at least that's my plan).   For this tournament, we will not be allowing players to pick a different tank. If you already own the tank, you will be receiving the gold value plus a free garage slot.   If there are any questions, please let me know!

dance210:   I moved the Weekly 5v5 from 9:30 pm ET to 9:00 pm ET so that multiple playoff rounds could be run each day, without it going super late. It's not possible to change the cap timer (that's hardwired into the game). I can make the matches longer but that means there may be more waiting between rounds. I can also add in more matches to each round, to give teams an extra chance to win 1 match, but that means that it will go later and/or have the potential for more time between rounds.

dance210:   Soon™   About the same time that Ghost Town returns