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Tanitha: Two tanks? I was playing about 5 tanks/battles every 15 mins when i was grinding. The main thing with high level tanks, is they need lots of credits.
Quick suicide runs on leo, luch, Pz3 etc were big credit earners for 1 minute games, Then a real game on the real tank for exp earning.

Tanitha: It happens rarely, usually when the servers going down, or just come up, and it needs to go with whats left over.
Many threads on this topic, so closing.
Regards.

Overlord: Definitely, not this week. Some additional fixes for web-created battles from Russian clan wars beta are required.

Tanitha: 1/2 the above is incorrect, and 1/2 the above has already been answered by devs.
The above two posts sum things up..
Closing.

Overlord: 0.6.3.7b is not the final update in 0.6.3 series. Release date will be announced later.

Overlord: Added information on v.0.6.3.7b update here.
Download. 32.5 Mb
How to join RU public test - here.

Overlord: v.0.6.3.7a - v.0.6.3.7b patch notes
- Several fixes for the map Westfield.
- Removed 128mm_testgun gun from shell descriptions.
- Fixed with not working auto-resupply of shells and consumables.
- Changed conditons for getting Billotte's medal.
- Fixed copyright year in EULA.
- 15cm sFH 18 L/30 gun (Hummel's top one): dispersion during turret traverse increased rolled back to v.0.6.2.8 (current one).
- sFH36 L/30 Ausf 1943 gun(Gw-Panther's top one): dispersion during turret traverse increased rolled back to v.0.6.2.8 (current one).
- 100mm D-54 (Т-54's top one): increased chance of being spotted when firing.
Current status: released on the main RU server as cumulative 0.6.3.7 update on February 7.
Topic for discussion.

Overlord: v.0.6.3.7a - v.0.6.3.7b patch notes

- Several fixes for the map Westfield.
- Removed 128mm_testgun gun from shell descriptions.
- Fixed with not working auto-resupply of shells and consumables.
- Changed conditons for getting Billotte's medal.  
- Fixed copyright year in EULA.

- 15cm sFH 18 L/30 gun (Hummel's top one): dispersion during turret traverse increased rolled back to v.0.6.2.8 (current one).
- sFH36 L/30 Ausf 1943 gun(Gw-Panther's top one): dispersion during turret traverse increased rolled back to v.0.6.2.8 (current one).
- 100mm D-54 (Т-54's top one): increased chance of being spotted when firing.

Current status: released on the main RU server as cumulative 0.6.3.7 update on February 7.

Topic for discussion.

Overlord: Only test Russian server got patched, not the main one.

Overlord: Some kind of formation for mercenaries is likely to be implemented. Perhaps it'd be a special clan, that will be forced to lead a nomad's life and plunder provinces. If it stays in a particular province too long it is going to be dismissed.

MrVic: Add some leaves to the Gun and it would have super tree like camo!

Tanitha: Cap or kill the choice is yours, do what you like...
But don't bother trying to tell or make others do what you want. They can play their game how they wish..
If you wish to abuse them for capping, or shoot them or TK them for capping, you will be banned after they report it..
Closing this thread that is misinformative.
And is already covered in many many other threads.

MrVic: Yeah you can see the steering wheel on the left side of the tank. Easy to assign armor values to 0/0/0 heh
That and you really could't argue you were tracked or gun knocked out since its all there is to shoot....

Tanitha: Im wondering why the poll isn't what i expected the answers to be..
Here... "What features combat log should record" maybe the OP should have mentioned (tick several choices)
Because id swear a lot of people are just ticking 1 of the boxes and messing the stats up..

Tanitha: Aww, I missed that post. Would you have a link please?

Tanitha: Testing what? testing how long it takes a mod to lock it?
5 minutes? hmmmm, maybe a borderline "pass".
Locking thread..

Tanitha: Open beta has come and gone. : ) Onward and upward to release.
Closing this thread now.
Have fun!..

Overlord: From the perspective of win ratio, all maps are balanced rather fairly. The gap doesn't exceed 5% for any map.

Tanitha: Lol, yeah possibly. But it makes for a fun game.

Tanitha: No, ive never played fps for more than a hour or so each.
Mmorpg's started nasty, with Ultima Online 1997, And recently got nasty again with Darkfall 2009.
But in between they got lost in the carebear style, like wow and its many clones.

Tanitha: Ive asked for an alliance section to be added to the clan section of the forums.
One should be added later.

Tanitha: ok..

Tanitha: 1. In the original post, there was a link to the older clanwars post, which included a screenshot style photo for clanwars, as you say of a clan member looking at their clan information. That was posted in October, and the screenshot is from well before then. The screenshot is actually a artists drawing of how they would like clanwars to be and look. So with it being so old, and only a drawing. I wouldn't put too much weight on what it contained. Clanwars is up and going somewhere in russia now. http://challenge.wor.../clanwars/maps/ using this will get you a better picture, than looking at that old picture.
2. At one stage it was planned for land to pay credits and/or gold. Now everything seems to just be in gold. Even that old screenie you looked at had a trade button up the top, and its been said many times there will be a trade system in game. But I dont know how the trade system will work. They once said there would be an auction system too.
3. Storehouse makes sense, if the land can have factories producing things like ammo. Crew doesn't make much sense to me. But as above its a drawing. So I wouldn't read too much into it.
4. Is a little confusing until we can get our hands on the beta version to look at, and you are asking many "if then" type questions.
4a. Id guess if you want to spend clan gold before your clan is earning it, you would need to run the clan off donations or charging your clan members.
4b. If you lose your capital, id guess you would have to pay for another to be constructed on another piece of land you own.
4c. Is kinda like 4a, if you want to spend gold and aren't earning it, Id guess you would run on gold you previously earned until it runs out, and/or seek donations or charge clan members, or cancel the things you are paying for.
I don't have access to any clan-wars at the moment. So it would be appreciated if any russian/english tht did have some access could throw some info this way that they get. thanks.
Q
My main question I have at the moment, is the amounts of gold that the land earns. Is that weekly, daily or every turn (hourly). One would guess daily, but it would be nice to confirm this. Thanks.

MrVic: More then likely Ammo rack hit and destroyed resulting in internal BOOM. Try a wet ammo rack will help immensely

MrVic: Re severed for some SPG fun
The Cunningham 75mm Howitzer Motor Carriage T1
Mounting the same gun as the experimental carriage above, constructed in 1930. Designated M1 Later.

T16
This is the only example of a 4.5" cannon placed on a self propelled chassis. The experiment was performed at APG in 1942. Components of the M7 and M3 light tanks were used in the chassis. Also the same design was used for a 155mm platform.

There is numerous other versions for 8" howitzers but really inferior to the one planned

merig00: If they haven't changed it, the free experience rate is at at 5%

MrVic: So due to the US building literally tons of TD's in their development I figured we would break it down one by one to get a better picture.
Below is a list of Tank destroyers, starting with those listed in the current tree and working into ones not listed as options to fit in.
T18
Built prior to 1941, Last remaining one was on display at APG until 1947 before it was destroyed Maxium Armament 75mm

T82
Hard to find information on. Tho the T82 designation was used on a similar 75mm SPG. The Render for the T82 in game appears to be T3 75mm motor carriage.

T24
Built in 1941, based off the Grant chassis, Mounts a 3" gun, sadly due to height was re-evaluated.

M8A1
M3 75mm gun, top speed 58 kph, M5 Stuart chassis, Found to be unacceptably unstable when firing.

T40
Rebuilt design from the T24, created the T40. The T40 mounted the M1918 75mm, was found acceptable, but due to a massive shortage of the weapon (12-30 available) it was not pushed to main production.

T49
57mm Version was completed in 1942, Planned speed was 55 mph, due to early transmission issues it was kept at a safer speed of 38 mph. The T49 saw an additional addition of up gunning to 75mm gun then a turret redesign and mounting the 76mm gun. The later edition was renamed the T67. Second picture is the redesigned turret and the upgraded gun.


M10
Completed in 1942, Went through numerous revisions, mostly in the counterweight changes. Primary armament 3" gun. Started as the T35 (based on the M4A3 chassis with an early low profile turret design with a 3" gun) Also mounted the 76mm, 105mm howitzer, and the britsh 17pdr and the 90mm. The 90mm amazingly weighted near the same as the 3" gun and was easily mounted, the early existing issues with the turret counter weight were the only problems and the later versions corrected the weight problem for all the weapons used on the M10, Also refer to M18 for more ammo break downs. Third picture is the M10C with the 17pdr



M18
Following the T67 the tank was found to be a bit slow and further improvements lead to the T70, Armed with a 76mm gun and improved engines and transmission. The M18 packed a 76mm, 17pdr (Canadian, South Africa, New Zeland, Britsh used), 90mm (using the m36 turret) 90mm T30E16 HVAP round was available in good supply, in Jan 1945 the round was considered standard and in mass supply in all 90mm guns. Armor pen at 30 degree armor at 500 yards 221mm at 100 yards 199mm. (90mm Ammunition was in great supply and what we normally see as "specialized ammo" in WoT is the standard shell for 90mm US tanks due to production and supply. The 17pdr Sabot was used in late 1943 and improved before mass production due to accuracy issues in the first version. 1944-1945 Sabot round accuracy was corrected. 30 degree armor at 500 yards 208mm at 1000yards 192mm.
First picture T70, second one of the many M18.


M36
The M36 was basically a progression from the M10 to a 90mm gun carriage being the M36, the M36 used some of the ideas in the M18 and the M10 and focused on mounting the 90mm gun. Main armaments M1A3, Multiple 90mm Variations. Also refer the the M18 for some of the ammo break downs.

T95
Frontal armor 300m side rear rather slow. Completed in 1945, later revisions were to improve its transmission and speed, also talks of increasing its armament size were in the works. Standard prototypes were equipped with the 105mm. Main purpose was to be used against fortifications and heavy tanks. Project was canceled due to the work on the T34, T30 turreted tanks.

T88
105mm mounted on the M5A1 chassis (T67, M18 base)

Tanks not direct shows on list or possible additions following
T35/T35E1
T35 and T35E1 were pre-designs to the M10 tank destroyer. This 3" self propelled gun was based on the Sherman M4A2 hull. Using the M7 3" gun, it had a full 360 degree turning radius. The T35 was rejected by the Tank Destroyer Board because it was felt that more side armor, at a better degree of angle was needed. The T35E1 was developed at the same time as the T35 and is shown to the right above and shows all the improvements that the board requested. Picture of the T35E1

M5 3" gun carriage
1941, the M5 was developed based on the current fighting going on. The tank was rushed into design. 2 versions were developed one mounting the M6 37mm and the M3 75mm, 3" gun. This was considered a "clap-trap" design and a short term solution. the M5 had notorious engine issues and was canceled just before production due to this.

T56
Prototype in 1942, mounting a 3" gun. Similar to other designs

T4 105mm GMC
Proposal for a new M4A1 light universal chassis, mounting the new high velocity 105mm gun. Tank was designed and favored by some Generals. The T4 was canceled just prior to pilot tanks being built by the Tank Destroyer Command. Best picture I have for it.

Mark X M1922E 4.7"
The purest version of the Tank destroyer I have ever seen lol. Maybe a premium? lol its just fun to look at This is the Christie 4.7" SPGs seen at APG in 1921. Only one was built.

T53 and T53E1
This vehicle was an attempt to place the powerful American 90mm anti-aircraft gun on a self propelled chassis for use as a tank killer. Shown above are the T53 and to the right, the modified T53E1. 500 vehicles were to have been produced, but the order was cancelled. Questions arrose about poor mobility, instability, engine cooling, crew protection, excessive height and too little weight to handle the recoil of the gun. The entire project was terminated in the Spring of 1944.
Picture of T53 first Second T53E1


M36B1
A shortage of M1OA1 chassis led the army to complete the production contract with M4A3 tank hulls since these were automotively identical to the
M10A1. This version was designated the M36B1 and only 187 were converted from October to December 1944. The "x" shaped device over the turret
is designed to support a canvas weather cover and was normally stowed on the forward turret roof. (US Army)

Have more to dig up But for now this should provide some fun into and options

Overlord: "Patch entire game at once" sounds impressive in my opinion.
Just locking this one with no further presecution of the topic starter.

Overlord: Though Lord_of_Tanks is not his nickname, our CEO doesn't play Soviet stuff much.
See this.

Overlord:

Tanitha: Hi Jerry.
Its a USA clan made up from the core group of several clans. A clan recruiting post went up today Link. Its not an alliance as such though..
And back onto topic..
Speaking of alliances. What are the clans planning along these lines?
I would hate the world to turn into one big camp-fest were clans ally up with everyone else on the map. Clan wars then just turns into a log in, collect gold, log out, bore. Eve wise things were split into two mega alliances which can also be a bit of a drag..
Personally I prefer the, declare war on everyone, approach so you always have a long list of battles to log into.
Alliances are for the week? who cant hold their land themselves? : )
Regards..

ARGO: It's sad really, this post strted off with such promise untill it was trolled.
THIS TOPIC IS CLOSED AND MOVED TO THE JUNKYARD

Tanitha: I love the Logo. I set it as my wallpaper : )
If anyone other clan mates want to, a high res copy is here. Link
(Thanks to Smack for the original artwork)
And if anyone needs a siggy like the below. Just send me a pm.
See you on the battlefield..

ARGO: The machine opens up and your Mother steps out and beats you sensless for bad hygene.
I put in one of Kameho's famous Herpa Derp Trololololos

ARGO: Well I can safely say this thread has worked itself out.
POST CLOSED AND MOVED TO JUNKYARD
Argo66

ARGO: Now I take it like me your running another vehicle to make up the $$$ or are you going solo in the M-12? I do see what you mean but like I said in the earlier posts things get very pricey when your sporting those high tier tanks hence the premium account. Now you can still ride the free end of it but you will definately need to have a elited back up vehicle if your not going premium. I did it, it can be done but it will take much longer.

ARGO: This statement was never farther from the truth. I as a player have DEFINATELY seen action when I have reported that kind of behavior and I will also tell you as a Mod, The Devs absolutly and I repeat ABSOLUTLY take TKing very very seriously and when you do send your pics in they do seriously look into each case. Just remember that just because it doesn't happen immediately after you email it in means it's not going to happen. They WILL ban TKers and ones like the OP they will do it asap. If ever you think they are moving slow or have a problem, you can always ask a Mod or write them to inquire. Think about it, if people are TKing and nothing got done, we all would lose, the Devs would lose $ because players left and we as a community would lose because more and more TKers would be ingame.

ARGO: Here is an article I wrote a while back that deals with this very subject....
http://forum.worldof...6142entry126142

Tanitha: This is all covered in the OP of mine. Even examples for Australians.
Please have a re-read of it.
Regards.

ARGO: I don't get your point, You made descent coin and also good exp for that battle even for no premium. Maybe if you had posted a pic of a loss with full repairs I could see what you meant but as I said earlier premium works better to assist higher tier vehicles and yours in your pic is the second to the top SPG which clearly reinforces my point even though it does look like for non premium you did exceptionaly good exp and credit wise.

ARGO: Not always my friend, No one I know goes into that role expecting besides myself I can name 3 Leo drivers who beg to differ. I myself use a Sherman E8 to scout and it is a extremly effective one and can also do better killing arty than a Leo.

ARGO: I have run the game ok pretty much up until I got my IS4 without premium. After that I used it in combination with my elited VK3601H and Sherman E8 to finance the gold to exp transfer and continue up the ladders as well as use the credits I make to feed my heavy tanks. Most players will agree that premium is good as a tool when your going up past tier 8 heavies / mediums. It basically takes less time grinding but the only problem is the $$$ shock when your premium runs out and you were used to being pampered by the premium account.
In short, If you are the type that really loves to explore ALL the trees then premium is definately cost effective for you and well worth it.

Overlord: The servers are up.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Overlord: Today's scheduled server restart is extended for 30 minutes.
Estimated time when servers are up - 7:00 am EST.

Overlord: Likely, they will be the same as for T30.

Overlord:
Likely, they will be the same as for T30.