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Subject: World of Tanks Championship Series: Spring Season (Qualifiers)
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Subject: Team Rampage v. Team Pico Absolute & Junior Tank Companies, March 29th
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Subject: Team Rampage v. Team Pico Absolute & Junior Tank Companies, March 29th
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Subject: Team Rampage v. Team Pico Absolute & Junior Tank Companies, March 29th
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Subject: Team Rampage v. Team Pico Absolute & Junior Tank Companies, March 29th
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Subject: Tier 10 premiums?
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 McMaverick, on Mar 28 2013 - 21:15, said: This would be the stupidist thing that WG could do to this game.

Subject: Tier 10 premiums?
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McMaverick, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:15, said: This would be the stupidist thing that WG could do to this game.

Subject: Tier 10 premiums?
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McMaverick, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:15, said: This would be the stupidist thing that WG could do to this game.

Subject: Tier 10 premiums?
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McMaverick, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:15, said: This would be the stupidist thing that WG could do to this game.

Subject: NVIDIA Announces Global World of Tanks Tournament
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holakc, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:28, said: ...the registration is open. but still no info about tournament format,
...how do you think we will register if we didnt even know the tanks we need or the amount of player we need on a team... does nvidia know the tanks need to be researched and purchased and that may take lots and lots of time (not a day or two)
i have a lot of tanks 60+ on garage, but i need this info to arrange a team...
We the players need the staff to let nvidia know we need to have this info aviable before we register to the tournament.

Subject: NVIDIA Announces Global World of Tanks Tournament
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holakc, on Mar 28 2013 - 19:28, said: ...the registration is open. but still no info about tournament format,
...how do you think we will register if we didnt even know the tanks we need or the amount of player we need on a team... does nvidia know the tanks need to be researched and purchased and that may take lots and lots of time (not a day or two)
i have a lot of tanks 60+ on garage, but i need this info to arrange a team...
We the players need the staff to let nvidia know we need to have this info aviable before we register to the tournament.

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Dead_Baron, on Mar 28 2013 - 21:02, said: Who gets the gold when Pico drives off the bridge?

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Dead_Baron, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:02, said: Who gets the gold when Pico drives off the bridge?

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Dead_Baron, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:02, said: Who gets the gold when Pico drives off the bridge?

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Dead_Baron, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:02, said: Who gets the gold when Pico drives off the bridge?

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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ApplesauceBandit, on Mar 28 2013 - 20:54, said: Should say "field of battle," not "filed of battle"

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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ApplesauceBandit, on Mar 28 2013 - 19:54, said: Should say "field of battle," not "filed of battle"

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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ApplesauceBandit, on Mar 28 2013 - 19:54, said: Should say "field of battle," not "filed of battle"

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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ApplesauceBandit, on Mar 28 2013 - 19:54, said: Should say "field of battle," not "filed of battle"

Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Subject: March Who Shot the Sheriff
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Subject: World of Tanks Classic, Season 2
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Eliminateur, on Mar 25 2013 - 19:19, said: edit: Judo, how many teams got disqualified?


Justin_Ward, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:03, said: Captain Judo, am I understanding you right when you say that you cannot change the map for week 7? Please clarify why it is not possible to just change the map. I see no reason why the tie breakers should be played on a map that has already been played. If you want the best to move on would it not be better to give them a new map so a fresh game is played to determine the better teams?

Subject: World of Tanks Classic, Season 2
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Eliminateur, on Mar 25 2013 - 18:19, said: edit: Judo, how many teams got disqualified?



Justin_Ward, on Mar 27 2013 - 23:03, said: Captain Judo, am I understanding you right when you say that you cannot change the map for week 7? Please clarify why it is not possible to just change the map. I see no reason why the tie breakers should be played on a map that has already been played. If you want the best to move on would it not be better to give them a new map so a fresh game is played to determine the better teams?

Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Subject: A Way To Balance SPG
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CarbonWard, on Mar 28 2013 - 03:20, said: So if you guys can limit arty to 5 per game, exactly what is limiting you guys from lowering that to 3?
because im pretty sure 90% of the posters here would agree on the number 3 or 2.

Subject: A Way To Balance SPG
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CarbonWard, on Mar 28 2013 - 02:20, said: So if you guys can limit arty to 5 per game, exactly what is limiting you guys from lowering that to 3?
because im pretty sure 90% of the posters here would agree on the number 3 or 2.

Subject: A Way To Balance SPG
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CarbonWard, on Mar 28 2013 - 02:20, said: So if you guys can limit arty to 5 per game, exactly what is limiting you guys from lowering that to 3?
because im pretty sure 90% of the posters here would agree on the number 3 or 2.

Subject: A Way To Balance SPG
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KilgorSoS, on Mar 26 2013 - 00:15, said: My suggestion is, that if you are a 47%'er scrub, who has nothing above tier6, and has no clue about end tier arty and end tier gameplay issues, you should just keep quiet.
Please communicate with others in a more respectful way. I think rational discourse allows for more meaningful communication than insults and bullying.
The debate over whether or not arty is ruining end tier gameplay is OVER...Period. WG has made clear that end tier gameplay is on a terrible decline, and that arty is the cause. The only thing that should be discussed is how to fix this mess. So far the solutions have been
I think we can agree that matchmaking for higher tier battles were being affected negatively by imbalanced proportions of artillery. But we don't have to be so hyperbolic and sensationalize the issue.
Limit arty to 5 per team--------FAILED Aside from the problems that platoons can create for matchmaking, which we are aware of, this was a step in the right direction. Obviously, we would have preferred 2-3 arty per battle but there is a technical limitation which creates strange consequences. We are working on improving that.
Nerf Arty-----FAIL - The nerf was implemented because aspects of certain vehicles were imbalanced, even when considered separately from the numbers populating individual battles. Reviewing the performance of a type or class of vehicle is standard operating procedure.
Make end tier arty repair cost sky rocket-----FAIL Again, this was to balance the economic pros and cons of artillery in comparison to those of tankers who prefer other vehicles. Not a way to address the number of arty populating high tier battles.
Give away free T-shirts to players who ground out Tier 10 tanks----FAIL I am fascinated that you have connected this with the artillery balance issue. I see the logic thread but this campaign was launched by a very different department of the company. I also know for a fact that we never indicated in any way that this was related to arty so you have found a false correlation.
WG has failed with their attempts to revive end tier gameplay in pubs.
The nature of Tier X pub battles is a tricky horse to tame, in and of itself. You work all the way down a line to a powerful tank, but one that is expensive to run and doesn't generate much income. I encourage committed tankers to join organized game play where they can put everything they've learned and earned to work for them. That being said, matchmaking and balance dynamics are living conditions, meaning, constantly being worked on and constantly being reviewed. Your assertion that there are no Tier X battles or even that they aren't popular is perplexing and I would like to see whatever statistical data you are leaning on to make that case.
Players have offered solutions at various extremes
Remove arty from the game---Not Likely
Limit arty to 3 per side----Best solution WG ignores...There have been many posts addressing this but obviously it is difficult to participate in all the art threads that have been and will be created. We don't ignore this idea, in fact many of us want this but as I said there is a tech problem which we have to work through to get there.
Allow a "Buy Back" program for end tier arty, and give Free XP back to the player, and reset the arty tree from which it came.----Awesomesauce idea! I am not familiar with this suggestion but I'd like to hear more about it. PM me the details.
In reality it is WG who is making this entire ordeal difficult, because they are dealing with the problem at a snail's pace, in the meantime, the playerbase is abandoning tier 10 gameplay in droves.
I apologize for any frustrations being experienced as a result of this matchmaking issue. I think it is more complex an issue that you imply, but we have taken steps and will continue to work to improve this situation. I don't agree that the playerbase is not participating in Tier X pub battles or even that the number of participants is decreasing, again I would like to see what information is giving you this impression.

Subject: A Way To Balance SPG
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KilgorSoS, on Mar 25 2013 - 23:15, said: My suggestion is, that if you are a 47%'er scrub, who has nothing above tier6, and has no clue about end tier arty and end tier gameplay issues, you should just keep quiet.
Please communicate with others in a more respectful way. I think rational discourse allows for more meaningful communication than insults and bullying.

The debate over whether or not arty is ruining end tier gameplay is OVER...Period. WG has made clear that end tier gameplay is on a terrible decline, and that arty is the cause. The only thing that should be discussed is how to fix this mess. So far the solutions have been
I think we can agree that matchmaking for higher tier battles were being affected negatively by imbalanced proportions of artillery. But we don't have to be so hyperbolic and sensationalize the issue.

Limit arty to 5 per team--------FAILED Aside from the problems that platoons can create for matchmaking, which we are aware of, this was a step in the right direction. Obviously, we would have preferred 2-3 arty per battle but there is a technical limitation which creates strange consequences. We are working on improving that.
Nerf Arty-----FAIL - The nerf was implemented because aspects of certain vehicles were imbalanced, even when considered separately from the numbers populating individual battles. Reviewing the performance of a type or class of vehicle is standard operating procedure.
Make end tier arty repair cost sky rocket-----FAIL Again, this was to balance the economic pros and cons of artillery in comparison to those of tankers who prefer other vehicles. Not a way to address the number of arty populating high tier battles.
Give away free T-shirts to players who ground out Tier 10 tanks----FAIL I am fascinated that you have connected this with the artillery balance issue. I see the logic thread but this campaign was launched by a very different department of the company. I also know for a fact that we never indicated in any way that this was related to arty so you have found a false correlation.

WG has failed with their attempts to revive end tier gameplay in pubs.
The nature of Tier X pub battles is a tricky horse to tame, in and of itself. You work all the way down a line to a powerful tank, but one that is expensive to run and doesn't generate much income. I encourage committed tankers to join organized game play where they can put everything they've learned and earned to work for them. That being said, matchmaking and balance dynamics are living conditions, meaning, constantly being worked on and constantly being reviewed. Your assertion that there are no Tier X battles or even that they aren't popular is perplexing and I would like to see whatever statistical data you are leaning on to make that case.


Players have offered solutions at various extremes

Remove arty from the game---Not Likely
Limit arty to 3 per side----Best solution WG ignores...There have been many posts addressing this but obviously it is difficult to participate in all the art threads that have been and will be created. We don't ignore this idea, in fact many of us want this but as I said there is a tech problem which we have to work through to get there.
Allow a "Buy Back" program for end tier arty, and give Free XP back to the player, and reset the arty tree from which it came.----Awesomesauce idea! I am not familiar with this suggestion but I'd like to hear more about it. PM me the details.

In reality it is WG who is making this entire ordeal difficult, because they are dealing with the problem at a snail's pace, in the meantime, the playerbase is abandoning tier 10 gameplay in droves.
I apologize for any frustrations being experienced as a result of this matchmaking issue. I think it is more complex an issue that you imply, but we have taken steps and will continue to work to improve this situation. I don't agree that the playerbase is not participating in Tier X pub battles or even that the number of participants is decreasing, again I would like to see what information is giving you this impression.

Subject: A Way To Balance SPG
Link on message: #4065601

KilgorSoS, on Mar 25 2013 - 23:15, said: My suggestion is, that if you are a 47%'er scrub, who has nothing above tier6, and has no clue about end tier arty and end tier gameplay issues, you should just keep quiet.
Please communicate with others in a more respectful way. I think rational discourse allows for more meaningful communication than insults and bullying.

The debate over whether or not arty is ruining end tier gameplay is OVER...Period. WG has made clear that end tier gameplay is on a terrible decline, and that arty is the cause. The only thing that should be discussed is how to fix this mess. So far the solutions have been
I think we can agree that matchmaking for higher tier battles were being affected negatively by imbalanced proportions of artillery. But we don't have to be so hyperbolic and sensationalize the issue.

Limit arty to 5 per team--------FAILED Aside from the problems that platoons can create for matchmaking, which we are aware of, this was a step in the right direction. Obviously, we would have preferred 2-3 arty per battle but there is a technical limitation which creates strange consequences. We are working on improving that.
Nerf Arty-----FAIL - The nerf was implemented because aspects of certain vehicles were imbalanced, even when considered separately from the numbers populating individual battles. Reviewing the performance of a type or class of vehicle is standard operating procedure.
Make end tier arty repair cost sky rocket-----FAIL Again, this was to balance the economic pros and cons of artillery in comparison to those of tankers who prefer other vehicles. Not a way to address the number of arty populating high tier battles.
Give away free T-shirts to players who ground out Tier 10 tanks----FAIL I am fascinated that you have connected this with the artillery balance issue. I see the logic thread but this campaign was launched by a very different department of the company. I also know for a fact that we never indicated in any way that this was related to arty so you have found a false correlation.

WG has failed with their attempts to revive end tier gameplay in pubs.
The nature of Tier X pub battles is a tricky horse to tame, in and of itself. You work all the way down a line to a powerful tank, but one that is expensive to run and doesn't generate much income. I encourage committed tankers to join organized game play where they can put everything they've learned and earned to work for them. That being said, matchmaking and balance dynamics are living conditions, meaning, constantly being worked on and constantly being reviewed. Your assertion that there are no Tier X battles or even that they aren't popular is perplexing and I would like to see whatever statistical data you are leaning on to make that case.


Players have offered solutions at various extremes

Remove arty from the game---Not Likely
Limit arty to 3 per side----Best solution WG ignores...There have been many posts addressing this but obviously it is difficult to participate in all the art threads that have been and will be created. We don't ignore this idea, in fact many of us want this but as I said there is a tech problem which we have to work through to get there.
Allow a "Buy Back" program for end tier arty, and give Free XP back to the player, and reset the arty tree from which it came.----Awesomesauce idea! I am not familiar with this suggestion but I'd like to hear more about it. PM me the details.

In reality it is WG who is making this entire ordeal difficult, because they are dealing with the problem at a snail's pace, in the meantime, the playerbase is abandoning tier 10 gameplay in droves.
I apologize for any frustrations being experienced as a result of this matchmaking issue. I think it is more complex an issue that you imply, but we have taken steps and will continue to work to improve this situation. I don't agree that the playerbase is not participating in Tier X pub battles or even that the number of participants is decreasing, again I would like to see what information is giving you this impression.

Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Vanagandr, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:28, said: Rampage, you're a baller


bradgazz, on Mar 28 2013 - 01:01, said: i dont have the gold yet
and we lose the fight


Tedster59, on Mar 28 2013 - 01:05, said: I was in that TC, and never got any gold from it.  I sent you the link to a replay, and to Sov13t's stream of the battle.

Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Vanagandr, on Mar 27 2013 - 23:28, said: Rampage, you're a baller



bradgazz, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:01, said: i dont have the gold yet
and we lose the fight



Tedster59, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:05, said: I was in that TC, and never got any gold from it.  I sent you the link to a replay, and to Sov13t's stream of the battle.

Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Vanagandr, on Mar 27 2013 - 23:28, said: Rampage, you're a baller



bradgazz, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:01, said: i dont have the gold yet
and we lose the fight



Tedster59, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:05, said: I was in that TC, and never got any gold from it.  I sent you the link to a replay, and to Sov13t's stream of the battle.

Subject: Missing gold from Major Rampage fights
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Vanagandr, on Mar 27 2013 - 23:28, said: Rampage, you're a baller



bradgazz, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:01, said: i dont have the gold yet
and we lose the fight



Tedster59, on Mar 28 2013 - 00:05, said: I was in that TC, and never got any gold from it.  I sent you the link to a replay, and to Sov13t's stream of the battle.

Subject: 8.5 Update Notes Preview
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