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Subject: News from the Front\World of Tanks Newsletter\WoT Newsletter Volume #16
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leonidesalinas, on 15 March 2011 - 06:40 AM, said: the images for the maps are not showing. AKA Photobucket fail, exceeded bandwith.
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Subject: WoT Newsletter Volume #16
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leonidesalinas, on Mar 15 2011 - 05:40, said: the images for the maps are not showing. AKA Photobucket fail, exceeded bandwith.



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Subject: WoT Newsletter Volume #16
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leonidesalinas, on Mar 15 2011 - 05:40, said: the images for the maps are not showing. AKA Photobucket fail, exceeded bandwith.



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Subject: Technical Support & Bug Reporting\In-Game Bug Reporting\WoT under Linux
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Subject: WoT under Linux
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Subject: WoT under Linux
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Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\Increase the Winning Bonus
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Subject: Off-Topic Discussion\Off-Topic\Kill Stealing
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berree, on 14 March 2011 - 07:15 PM, said: Look i'm going to be the final word on this so listen up THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS KILL STEALING IN WORLD OF TANKS I NEVER WANT TO SEE THE WORDS "KILL STEALING" ON THIS FORUM AGAIN AND IF I DO MAY OVERLORD HELP YOU CAUSE MY IS7 WILL BE OUT FOR BLOOD

Subject: In-Game Vehicles\American Vehicles\Tank Destroyers\the "Slugger" should be in WoT.
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Aenir_bEPU, on 13 March 2011 - 05:10 AM, said: Does that mean the Easy Eight will go into the M36 Slugger instead of the M10 Wolverine?
http://downloads.wor...erican_tree.jpg

Subject: the "Slugger" should be in WoT.
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Aenir_bEPU, on Mar 13 2011 - 04:10, said: Does that mean the Easy Eight will go into the M36 Slugger instead of the M10 Wolverine?

http://downloads.wor...erican_tree.jpg

Subject: Archives\Junkyard\Calling for help v.2.0
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Subject: Archives\Junkyard\Calling for help v.2.0
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Subject: Technical Support & Bug Reporting\In-Game Bug Reporting\Fixed .exe file v.0.6.3.8 with disabled track prints
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DankNugs, on 13 March 2011 - 04:36 PM, said: Is this for 64bit windows?

Subject: Fixed .exe file v.0.6.3.8 with disabled track prints
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DankNugs, on Mar 13 2011 - 15:36, said: Is this for 64bit windows?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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fritz3d, on 13 March 2011 - 04:46 PM, said: OK thanks for the clarification on the tracers, that sounds a lot better.
Now back to the important issue of disabling shaking. I am happy to see that nobody here so far supports it. Please make sure the developers understand that this would be effectively the biggest gameplay (as well as balance) change so far, one that has NOT been requested at least from this community or the EU community (as far as I am aware), and that it appears the players here so far are against it.
Let's see how it will impact the game (and it WILL since everybody will turn it off):
- it will eliminate the concept of "stable gun platform" from the game - that is, more massive tanks are more stable and better able to keep their guns trained at a target. You can argue that this is simulated with the aiming circle but that's just for the gun accuracy and doesn't reflect the effect of the tank it's mounted on as a platform. Anybody who reads on tanks is familiar with this concept. A perfect example is the StuG III w. 75mm L/70 vs the Panther with the same gun. When you fire that gun in the StuG it rocks back and forth for 2-3 seconds. When you fire it in the Panther, well, not much happens. Don't the devs realize that any StuG player with half a brain would totally disable shaking if that will make their tank (ok, TD) 2x more effective?
- it will effectively nerf all tanks with smaller but high ROF guns in two ways, one is that hits by them will no longer have ANY effect on your heavy tank if they can't penetrate, and two is that they will no longer have any effect on the player, as there is this psychological effect when you are shot from 3-4 sides and your tank is constantly rocking around, it's at the very least confusing and at worst might actually make you pull back. These effects allow smaller and weaker armed tanks to sort of punch above their weight. Also they are better understood by good players, so what we have here is a change which will make the game easier for noobs and harder for good players in weaker tanks.
- same as above but even between tanks of equal capabilities, if you take the first shot you can then withdraw behind cover before the other tank recovers its aim. You can dominate an equal tier tank if you are just better at this. Take this away and I can see a drastic change in the way everybody fights.
I just completely don't understand why the devs suddenly decided to add this option. Was it requested on the Russian server? Why? How was it received there? It was certainly not requested here, is so far not well received and would add to the game absolutely nothing positive. The only result will be the removal of a significant part of gameplay which takes skill to exploit and which will mean
And let me add one more thing, I am by far not an amazing player and will probably never be, but I don't want any gameplay-breaking crutches like this option.
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Short version:
Either remove this option or come with a clear statement "we want the game to be more arcadey and to require less skill" which I'm sure will make many current players think twice before spending real money when the game is released.

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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fritz3d, on Mar 13 2011 - 15:46, said: OK thanks for the clarification on the tracers, that sounds a lot better.



Now back to the important issue of disabling shaking. I am happy to see that nobody here so far supports it. Please make sure the developers understand that this would be effectively the biggest gameplay (as well as balance) change so far, one that has NOT been requested at least from this community or the EU community (as far as I am aware), and that it appears the players here so far are against it.

Let's see how it will impact the game (and it WILL since everybody will turn it off):

- it will eliminate the concept of "stable gun platform" from the game - that is, more massive tanks are more stable and better able to keep their guns trained at a target. You can argue that this is simulated with the aiming circle but that's just for the gun accuracy and doesn't reflect the effect of the tank it's mounted on as a platform. Anybody who reads on tanks is familiar with this concept. A perfect example is the StuG III w. 75mm L/70 vs the Panther with the same gun. When you fire that gun in the StuG it rocks back and forth for 2-3 seconds. When you fire it in the Panther, well, not much happens. Don't the devs realize that any StuG player with half a brain would totally disable shaking if that will make their tank (ok, TD) 2x more effective?

- it will effectively nerf all tanks with smaller but high ROF guns in two ways, one is that hits by them will no longer have ANY effect on your heavy tank if they can't penetrate, and two is that they will no longer have any effect on the player, as there is this psychological effect when you are shot from 3-4 sides and your tank is constantly rocking around, it's at the very least confusing and at worst might actually make you pull back. These effects allow smaller and weaker armed tanks to sort of punch above their weight. Also they are better understood by good players, so what we have here is a change which will make the game easier for noobs and harder for good players in weaker tanks.

- same as above but even between tanks of equal capabilities, if you take the first shot you can then withdraw behind cover before the other tank recovers its aim. You can dominate an equal tier tank if you are just better at this. Take this away and I can see a drastic change in the way everybody fights.


I just completely don't understand why the devs suddenly decided to add this option. Was it requested on the Russian server? Why? How was it received there? It was certainly not requested here, is so far not well received and would add to the game absolutely nothing positive. The only result will be the removal of a significant part of gameplay which takes skill to exploit and which will mean

And let me add one more thing, I am by far not an amazing player and will probably never be, but I don't want any gameplay-breaking crutches like this option.


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Short version:

Either remove this option or come with a clear statement "we want the game to be more arcadey and to require less skill" which I'm sure will make many current players think twice before spending real money when the game is released.

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Diastant, on 13 March 2011 - 03:03 PM, said: Do you realize how bad the game will be if they took auto-aim for us? When I say us I mean those of us that get 3-5 fps. Try manual-aiming with that, it's not easy.
EDIT: Overlord：No, but several smaller vehicles won't be able to block Maus anymore. Moreover it would be possible to use wrecks as mobile cover. Does this mean that if a Maus blocks a bridge we won't be able to move it? I see, moving wrecks depending on the weight of the vehicles, but would it be like ramming? If a Panther was going at top speed and hit a Maus wreck, would it move a little? Would your own tank get damaged? Oh, so many possibilities. I can see people getting creative with moving wrecks, creating fortresses out of wrecks, oh the Dev's are so awesome now.
EDIT 2: Ender Ward: Some really welcome changes there. Oh, one more thing. With the ability to move wrecks, will we finally have the ability to push (all) tanks off the edges of cliff's? Overlord: This is being worked on as well, but most likely will be added later.
This, is the best news ever. Do you mean wrecks off of cliffs, or live tanks? If so, does this also have to factor in weight, speed etc.? If another tank is at the bottom of the cliff, will it get damaged? Oh my god, this game just got better.
I understand that you guys don't want the option for turning shaking off, but just to put my 2 cents into this, I would say leave shaking on, with the tank shaking and stuff, but keep the aim in place. It's not easy to manual aim when you have 3-6 fps, it's like a slideshow, you literally have to predict where your tank will go next. As for how they will get an advantage, it's for those that manual aim, it makes it easier. Turning this off will greatly help the people that get low fps, like me. Please, let this option be there.

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Diastant, on Mar 13 2011 - 14:03, said: Do you realize how bad the game will be if they took auto-aim for us? When I say us I mean those of us that get 3-5 fps. Try manual-aiming with that, it's not easy.

EDIT: Overlord：No, but several smaller vehicles won't be able to block Maus anymore. Moreover it would be possible to use wrecks as mobile cover. Does this mean that if a Maus blocks a bridge we won't be able to move it? I see, moving wrecks depending on the weight of the vehicles, but would it be like ramming? If a Panther was going at top speed and hit a Maus wreck, would it move a little? Would your own tank get damaged? Oh, so many possibilities. I can see people getting creative with moving wrecks, creating fortresses out of wrecks, oh the Dev's are so awesome now.

EDIT 2: Ender Ward: Some really welcome changes there. Oh, one more thing. With the ability to move wrecks, will we finally have the ability to push (all) tanks off the edges of cliff's? Overlord: This is being worked on as well, but most likely will be added later.

This, is the best news ever. Do you mean wrecks off of cliffs, or live tanks? If so, does this also have to factor in weight, speed etc.? If another tank is at the bottom of the cliff, will it get damaged? Oh my god, this game just got better.

I understand that you guys don't want the option for turning shaking off, but just to put my 2 cents into this, I would say leave shaking on, with the tank shaking and stuff, but keep the aim in place. It's not easy to manual aim when you have 3-6 fps, it's like a slideshow, you literally have to predict where your tank will go next. As for how they will get an advantage, it's for those that manual aim, it makes it easier. Turning this off will greatly help the people that get low fps, like me. Please, let this option be there.

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Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Deathskyz, on 13 March 2011 - 12:00 PM, said: Added first version of moving wrecks of destroyed vehicles.
FINALLY, does this mean my Maus can run over those T-54s that are facehugging me?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Deathskyz, on Mar 13 2011 - 11:00, said: Added first version of moving wrecks of destroyed vehicles.


FINALLY, does this mean my Maus can run over those T-54s that are facehugging me?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Diastant, on 13 March 2011 - 05:24 AM, said: • Added control for color, brightness and display time for tracer effects depiction
So we can make tracers pink and very bright?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Diastant, on Mar 13 2011 - 04:24, said: • Added control for color, brightness and display time for tracer effects depiction


So we can make tracers pink and very bright?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Thokk, on 13 March 2011 - 12:11 AM, said: Is it just gold transfers to other players or can you send credits as well?


Ender_Ward, on 13 March 2011 - 02:16 AM, said: Some really welcome changes there.
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Oh, one more thing. With the ability to move wrecks, will we finally have the ability to push (all) tanks off the edges of cliffs?


goggles, on 13 March 2011 - 03:59 AM, said: • Added control for color, brightness and display time for tracer effects depiction.
• Added an option to turn-off tank shaking during shooting/moving/stopping/being hit in sniper mode. Default setting is shaking on.
these parts here are just plain moronic no one is asking for this why would you dumb down the realism of the game like this its just plain silly everyones gonna make tracer effect bright red and super long display time and everyone is gonna turn shaking off simply because it makes the game easier to play if you can fire like a sniper while being pelted with high caliber shells and you can spot every single arty tracer no problem....
not happy at all with this


Starsteam, on 13 March 2011 - 04:00 AM, said: Overlord, why don't you just put in the already done american TDs, and add the rest later. Or am I just dumb for asking this?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Thokk, on Mar 12 2011 - 23:11, said: Is it just gold transfers to other players or can you send credits as well?



Ender_Ward, on Mar 13 2011 - 01:16, said: Some really welcome changes there.

...

Oh, one more thing.  With the ability to move wrecks, will we finally have the ability to push (all) tanks off the edges of cliffs?



goggles, on Mar 13 2011 - 02:59, said: • Added control for color, brightness and display time for tracer effects depiction.
• Added an option to turn-off tank shaking during shooting/moving/stopping/being hit in sniper mode. Default setting is shaking on.

these parts here are just plain moronic no one is asking for this why would you dumb down the realism of the game like this its just plain silly everyones gonna make tracer effect bright red and super long display time and everyone is gonna turn shaking off simply because it makes the game easier to play if you can fire like a sniper while being pelted with high caliber shells and you can spot every single arty tracer no problem....

not happy at all with this



Starsteam, on Mar 13 2011 - 03:00, said: Overlord, why don't you just put in the already done american TDs, and add the rest later. Or am I just dumb for asking this?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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fritz3d, on 12 March 2011 - 11:51 PM, said: I don't understand this part. Why would anyone want to turn on shaking (and make hitting anything much harder) if it can be disabled?
Or is the shaking just a visual effect?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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fritz3d, on Mar 12 2011 - 22:51, said: I don't understand this part. Why would anyone want to turn on shaking (and make hitting anything much harder) if it can be disabled?
Or is the shaking just a visual effect?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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KaizerG1, on 12 March 2011 - 11:43 PM, said: Does this mean we won't see teams that have absurd numbers of tier 9 mediums, whereas the other team is stuck with a bunch of slow tanks?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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KaizerG1, on Mar 12 2011 - 22:43, said: Does this mean we won't see teams that have absurd numbers of tier 9 mediums, whereas the other team is stuck with a bunch of slow tanks?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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ohanski, on 12 March 2011 - 11:33 PM, said: Still no Fix for the JT???
Shame..

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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ohanski, on Mar 12 2011 - 22:33, said: Still no Fix for the JT???

Shame..

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Baumer, on 12 March 2011 - 11:23 PM, said: So this will be an additional beta release that will likely push back the Wipe/Launch, is that correct?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Baumer, on Mar 12 2011 - 22:23, said: So this will be an additional beta release that will likely push back the Wipe/Launch, is that correct?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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dracon, on 12 March 2011 - 11:08 PM, said: What type of statistics?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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dracon, on Mar 12 2011 - 22:08, said: What type of statistics?

Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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GLP4X, on 12 March 2011 - 11:02 PM, said: So our alcoholic beverages will be hidden behind bushes, correct?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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GLP4X, on Mar 12 2011 - 22:02, said: So our alcoholic beverages will be hidden behind bushes, correct?

Subject: Archives\Beta\Suggestions\US Tech Tree Changes And Improvements
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Subject: Game Discussion\Gameplay Discussion\World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Mow_Mow, on 12 March 2011 - 10:55 PM, said: Can you elaborate on the "skirt type armor" bit? Will this also affect the side skirts on the Panther II?

Subject: World of Tanks v.0.6.4 update: Discussion of preliminary patch notes
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Mow_Mow, on Mar 12 2011 - 21:55, said: Can you elaborate on the "skirt type armor" bit? Will this also affect the side skirts on the Panther II?