Developers posts on forum

Captain_Judo: We only request replays for our skirmishes. No need to send in replays for the Veteran's Challenge

CatStalker: I don't think it would really be fair to compare a beta product to tanks which has has patch after patch of improvements over it's lifespan.
Please remember though that WoWp is still under NDA, so don't get too overly chatty about it

CatStalker: Please remember that if you're pushed into water by a teammate it is considered abuse of physics and is a rule violation.
If you send a replay of the incident to support, they will take care of it.

CatStalker: It has a strong and fairly accurate gun with low armor.
I play mine as a sniper/passive scout, with binocs/camo/rammer.
I prefer the 76mm gun, but both are completely viable.

CatStalker: How long did you run p95 and what temperatures were you getting?
Can you look up the error event in your log files to determine if it's a particular driver crashing every time? (event viewer is in control panel -> administrative tools)

krazyone: Moving this thread to the suggestions section.
~krazyone

krazyone: Moving this thread to the suggestions section.
~krazyone

GeneralDirection: Good luck guys. Quite a bit of dough is on the line here.

GeneralDirection: Good luck guys. Quite a bit of dough is on the line here.

GeneralDirection: Thanks, I'll make sure this gets fixed ASAP!

GeneralDirection:
Thanks, I'll make sure this gets fixed ASAP!

Mugsy_: Thank you very much for bringing this very serious matter to our attention. We will investigate this thoroughly.
Now that we have been notified of this please lets keep the conversation in one location.
~ Mugsy_

GeneralDirection: Registration for the Veterans Challenge has closed. Find out the minimum prize pool that you can influence by logging in to World of Tanks each night.
Read more!

GeneralDirection: Registration for the Veterans Challenge has closed. Find out the minimum prize pool that you can influence by logging in to World of Tanks each night.

Read more!

Mugsy_: Hello everyone,
Thank you very much for leaving your feedback.
As part of an ongoing effort to streamline our forum discussions we revised the way the sections were set up.
Our primary goal was to reduce the number of sections, eliminate redundancy, and make important destinations easier to find.
We'll take everyone's feedback into consideration and review these changes.
Thank you,
Mugsy_

Mugsy_: I want to also add this quote from Jinxx, "The Spotting mechanic is another game feature that while unrealistic in the historical sense created better gameplay. Tigers would engage t-34 at 1000-2000m while this could be simulated in the game I don’t think destroying small dots in the distance is as satisfying. As for the 500m limit or any other for that matter, the longer the distance we render the more information and calculations the server will have to make. While it may be possible to increase this distance over time and our rendering and servers get better, there still be the matter of what makes the most sense for gameplay."

Captain_Judo: We'll publish the schedule, and all additional information, tomorrow. You can expect fewer rounds in the preliminary, qualifying phase.  

Hypnotik: More Updates
http://www.clanwarstimeline.com
First of all, I've added July and August. The main events during these months are the SCC's westward expansion and NDP losing Hessen (to 3E).
Now, the cooler parts.
Redesigned Statistics Layout and new feature, "Who's Who?"
The re-designed statistics view looks a bit better, and now instead of looking at the icon wondering who that was, just look in the 'Who's Who?' area on the stats window. All clans that are on the map during that day are listed alphabetically with their icon and color next to them.

Current Map Highlighter
Admittedly, this should have been there earlier. Now you can see what date you're currently viewing in the navigation pane. The current view will be highlighted so you don't lose track of what you're looking at anymore.
http://www.clanwarst...t/highlight.jpg

Captain_Judo: Hey jlrhines- we show your team, RED SKY RED DAWN UNLIMITED, is accepted to the Tier VIII tournament.

Mugsy_: Hey ALomske,
I understand your confusion around the spotting and camo system.
Please check out this video to learn more about those mechanics.
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=5ML4oXjG6ag
While it may not be realistic that you can, for example, see a portion of terrain but not the tank that may be parked in front of it, it is a critical part of our gameplay.
Once you understand it more or less, that frustration should be absolved.
Thanks,
~ Mugsy_

Captain_Judo: We're looking at 304 teams. Groups will be announced tomorrow.

Mugsy_: Hey, just a reminder to please keep things civil.  ~ Mugsy_

Captain_Judo: You're left with the option to edit your team. In order to do so, send me a PM.

Captain_Judo: Tier IV registration is officially closed! For further assistance adding/removing players from your team, please send me a PM as soon as possible.
Good luck Tier IV

Captain_Judo: Registration for the Tier VI, Veteran's Tournament Challenge is now closed. For further assistance adding/removing players from your team, please send me a PM as soon as possible.
Good luck Tier VI

Captain_Judo: Registration for the Tier VIII, Veteran's Tournament Challenge is now closed. For further assistance adding/removing players from your team, please send me a PM as soon as possible.
Good luck Tier VIII

Captain_Judo: This tournament design was used before the creative contest

Captain_Judo: The times remain unchanged. Cross reference your local time with the posted UTC time for verification.

CatStalker: Some posts were removed for being off-topic and insulting, or responding to said post.
Lets keep it appropriate tankers.

Mugsy_: If you see something please be sure to report it. The GMs definitely don't play favorites. Each person is processed through the same system, even I cannot accelerate an offender being permabanned.

Mugsy_: If you disagree with GM sanctions I would suggest you contact Jewel_Thief. If you have some instance of abuse you feel you cannot go to JT about please message me directly any time. But our policy is not to discuss sanctions or individual account details publicly.

Mugsy_: The rules are enforced against anyone who breaks any rule at any time. The GMs cannot concern themselves with who started what and who escalated the conflict and why. Retaliations are persecuted just the same as instigation.
In regards to censorship, I think it is very difficult to communicate frustrations and negative feelings in a constructive way. It's kind of an advanced communication skill. So even when valuable negative feedback is put on the table, if it is packaged in profanity and rage it has to get swept off. I have made it my goal to try to find those rage posters and talk to them one on one, in hopes of sifting through their emotional outbursts to find what it is exactly we can do to improve their experience with our game and their behavior in our community. Some times this blows up in my face and I realize there isn't anything we can do to appease this person - but far more often I feel I make headway.

Mugsy_: Well you aren't invited to my birthday party. And eggplants taste like dirt.

Captain_Judo: Yes, we'll make this official once we confirm the prize pool  

Captain_Judo: Hey Gandorfo send me a PM if you're still having difficulty.

Captain_Judo: Correct, thanks for pointing this out!
All Tier 1 tanks are available for Skirmish XXIV.

Captain_Judo: Almost..  

Captain_Judo: Registration
A news update will be published on the community portal once the tournament page is live and registration is available.Registration begins: November 14, 2012
Registration ends: November 16, 2012 at 3PM PST Victory ConditionsThe winner of each round will be determined as the first to 3 victories on a given map.
Each battle will last 10 minutes.
The Encounter battle mode will be used for this tournament. Tier & Point Limits
With maximum number of 10 players per battle, a team (maximum 15 players per team) must field a selection of tanks based on the below tier limits.Heavy: n/a
Medium: 1
Light: 1
TD: n/a
SPG: n/a Schedule
Rounds will begin at 7:30PM PDT (10:30PM EST, 02:30 UTC) each scheduled day. Curious what time this is in your region? Use this handy Time Zone Converter to help you out!Round 1: November 19th
Round 2: November 20th
Round 3: November 21st
Round 4: November 22nd
Round 5: November 23rd
Round 6: November 24th There will be a 2 minute break in between rounds.
Prizes
The following prizes will be provided to each member of the respective team, including reserves.First place: 5,000
Second place: 2,000
Third place: 1,000
Fourth place: 1,000 Maps
There will only be one map used during Skirmish XXIV. The map played on will be Ruinberg.
**Note: Wargaming America's eSports wants your tournament replays for feedback analysis. We request one replay from each round's winning captain. Please submit your replay to tournaments@worldoftanks.com as an attachment.

krazyone: Moving this to the suggestion section of the forum, thanks for sharing.
~krazyone

krazyone: Moving this to the suggestion section of the forum, thanks for sharing.
~krazyone

Captain_Judo: Congratulations to the tank commanders of -G- Banned Angels, winners of Skirmish XXIII!
-G- Banned Angels were winners of Skirmish XVIII and placed second at Skirmish XXI. Yet Skirmish XXIII surely tested -G- Banned Angels patience as they broke down defenses that Province is ultimately known for. Salute these players as Skirmish XXIII was no easy feat!
Bockrocker
CaptainNopants
Conflict
PlatedMegaFTW
RedParadize
ttjones
vonTielbur
Yankee
Your gold will be awarded shortly!
We'll return to our regular skirmish schedule next week. Stay tuned for Skirmish XXIV's announcement.  

Mugsy_:
Firstly, I thank you for your honest feedback, and also thanks to everyone else who listed both our strengths and areas of needed improvement - this is very valuable feedback.
I think our forum moderation is actually very good. But I do have the inside track on the sheer volume of terribleness being swept away before most of the public has to be confronted by it.
And please, if you see something that breaks the rules - please take a moment to click the report button and bring it to our attention. We're happy to come in an tidy up.

Thanks again and please visit the Suggestions section to let us know how we can improve your gaming experience with us.
~ Mugsy_

Mugsy_: Hey BigDork,
Please watch the video Cartoonman posted. If you have any questions afterwards please drop me a line and we can address any issues remaining. Thank you. ~ Mugsy_
* +1 Cartoonman