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OldFox: Bet pagaidam vacu videjie tanki nav ipasi populari RU serveri. Nu tas ir logiski. Sakara ar so faktu, vinu pielietosanas taktikas vispar nav izstradatas. Es ceru, ka EU serveri to izstradas, un eiropiesiem bus ar ko pamacit krievu speletajus.

Overlord: Guys, who haven't finished the translation of Play! project, it would be very good if you finish the translation by Monday.

Overlord: Attention! One more image to check.
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Overlord: Maintenance is over. The server is up und running.

LiannaSilverwind: И такое возможно. С другой стороны, на многий ММО сайтах были тысячи ключей бесплатно.

Overlord: The engine rendering limitation is 700m, or 707m to be more precise. It's spotting range that is limited to 500m.

Overlord: v.0.6.4 patch will come at approximately the same time. Currently can't confirm whether it comes prior to the release or shortly after it, since the release date is fixed now, and the patch has got only a rough window.

OldFox: Uzzinasu un atrakstisu.

Overlord: You need to establish vpn connection to view it.

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Overlord: For now only
http://play.wot.eu.wots.iv/ or http://play.worldoftanks.eu/.
When you have finished your translation, we will upload it there.

Overlord: Our guys are slow to act.

Overlord: Not sure who could say this. Double accounts are planned to be removed.
Negative to both.

Overlord: Accounts created/copied during the server split and blocked on the non-selected server are considered to be double. Will use login history to determine that.

Overlord: Additional armor plates will include "schürzen", but won't be limited to them.
They might be introduced as a separate module or equipment. Or even in another way. Haven't decided yet.

Overlord: Certain adjustment(s) is (are) needed indeed. As for T29, it will be definitely brought back to tier 7.

Overlord: No, such feature is not planned.

Overlord: Tiger's hit-box can be reworked so as to reduce the amount of module damage.

Overlord: There is no need to worry in advance. Everything will go smooth for players.

Overlord: Unfortunately, looks like the choice we have to make is between KV-220 and this "secret" US tank. We don't have any suitable German tank at our disposal that can be used as a gift one.

Overlord: Possible gift tank is not in the game yet.
Most likely there will be no extra slots for barracks.

Overlord: 1. M26 Pershing / Object 212 / Pz. 38H735 (f)
2. T54 (especially with 203mm B-4)/ KV (don't know why)
3. T30 / Object 704

LiannaSilverwind: Very interesting data, did you try SPGs fire against IS-7?

Overlord: Those who are having any issues when any AV software that blocks/removes/quarantines WOTLauncher.exe, please do the following:
1) specify full version of anti-virus software you are using
2) specify what version of AV database you have, i.e. version, date (where possible)
3) screenshot security settings for AV software, ie what level of security you are using (where possible)
Thanks

Overlord: Looking back at version 0.5.2 (release one for RU server),
- no US tanks
- no tier 7 SPGs, tier 9 mediums, tier 9 TDs
- no company battles
- minus 7 maps
- warping / teleporting
- no advanced graphic settings
- obviously worse match-making
- no voice chat
- less achievements and medals
- obviously worse UI
- worse overall performance of the game
one is supposed to receive evidence that we did it right having pushed the initial release date back.
We are on home straight right now.

OldFox: Tehno, sirsnigi apsvecu tev un avu sievu! Sievai novelu daudz veselibas un izturibas: kamer tu spelesi tancikos, tiesi vina sedes ar bernu

OldFox: Winampa ieksa ir SHOUTcast Radio. Izevlos venu no Smooth Jazz stacijam un aizet. Loti nomierina EU servera randoma kaujas. Jo man gribas dazreiz loti skali blaut uz savu komandu.

OldFox: Paslaik taktikas pilnveidojas Klanu karos. Iedomajoties: katru dienu tev notiek 6-8 speles ar stipram komandam viena taja pati mape. Piemeram, Klints - es vinu jau sapnos redzu

OldFox: EU serveri ir dibinats vel viens latviesu klans - BaltBat. Es redzeju vinu klanu saraksta. Man nedrikst neko nevienam iesakt un es ari to nedarisu, bet spriezot pec dibinataja nika, man liekas ka tas ir viens no pieredzejosiem speletajiem no RU-servera.

OldFox: Te nav ista vieta tehnisko problemu risinasanai. Raksti tehniskaja atbalsta dienestam (support@worldoftanks.eu). Ja neatbild, apraksti savu problemu man privata. Bet obligati pirms raksti saportam, jo man nav korekti parkapt savas kompetences robezas.

OldFox: Par to, ko nozime si komanda, RU serveri lidz sim speletaji stridas. Piemeram, ja PAI spiez uz T burtu, tas nozime "neteriet savienu, es vinu anulesu". Jo citai artai ir loti liels parlaidesanas laiks, un trapit jau nogalinataja tanka ir diezgan nepatikami. Ta tad tulkosim ta ka rakstits originala - Uzbrūku.

OldFox: Paldies visiem! Ta turpinat! Starp citu, latvijas lokalizacijas dalibnieki izcilas ar labu organizesanu un operativu darbibu:)

Overlord: 155mm AT-version, similar to the one mounted on T30, but with better accuracy.

Overlord: Tier 8 and 9 respectively.
tier 4 - T40
tier 5 - M10
tier 6 - M36
tier 7 - T25 (on T23)

Overlord: They will be added in v.0.7 patch, the one that comes after v.0.6.4.

LiannaSilverwind: Если Твой аккаунт был создан после 27го января, то, боюсь, подарков не будет.

admin: Battle actions on the fields of Europe in the beginning of the WWII, so-called “Blitzkrieg” period, and really tremendous success of the German tank troops clearly demonstrated to the U.S. military command that the role of tanks was underestimated in the pre-war period.  Moreover, the fact that U.S. Army had no tanks and anti-tank weaponry was evident. No, I don’t want to say that there was no antitank weapon at all, U.S. Army was armed with antitank guns (and these guns were not worse than in other countries). But the quantity was really insufficient and they were dispersed to infantry units. There were no specialized anti-tank units in the U.S. Army at that time.
The building of the first experimental anti-tank forces launched in 1941. Based on ideas of general McNair (it is strange that it was based on his ideas – such forces were formed in European armies and proved their effectiveness in the first period of WWII), who considered that creating of a highly-mobile and well armor-protected self-propelled artillery was preferable for antitank actions than tanks themselves. And it was not for nothing that the phrase “Seek-Strike-Destroy” became unofficial motto of tank destroyers. General McNair’s doctrine also had certain advantages – it did not require changes in the structure, tactics and equipping of the existing Army (I’d say bright-n-cheap idea). Anti-tank units supposed to be deployed to the most dangerous armored approach routes, prevent tank breakthrough, creating a powerful anti-tank defense by concentration of anti-tank weapons. Considering the German strategy of mobile armored attacks, this tactics was more effective than traditional anti-tank defenses.
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But this had raised the question of appropriate vehicles creation. These vehicles supposed to have powerful weapons, capable to destroy all types of enemy tanks, and have proper strategic and tactical mobility. The works had been deployed in several directions. World of Tanks new American tank destroyers (TD) tree represents the projects of tank destroyers developed on base of track chassis.
From October 1941 till May 1942 the works on creation of tank destroyers on the chassis of M3 “Stuart” light tank and M3 ”Lee” medium tank were carried out. The projects were given the resignation T18 and T24.
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T18 was originally designed as a self-propelled gun of infantry support. It was armed with 75-mm Howitzer installed in a spacious, fully enclosed armored hull. The development was started in October 1941 and finished in May 1942. The project was abandoned because of the emergence of more advanced M8. While speaking about battle service on the fields of World of Tanks we should mention that T18 will be a worthy representative of the second level tank destroyers, despite it was developed on the chassis of M3 “Stuart”. First of all, T18 is a closed-type tank destroyer and its armor plating will make it really hard nut to crack. But, as it always happens, everything has the opposite side of the coin – the weight of the armor plating will affect the speed characteristics and maneuverability of this tank destroyer. The types of the mounted weapon will also be an important factor in choosing the tactics used in battles.

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As for T24, it was an anti-aircraft gun M3 mounted in a hull with open top. For this purpose was used the chassis of medium tank M3 “Lee”. After the construction of several prototypes (including the prototype with anti-aircraft gun M1918) the project was closed in April 1942. The reasons for the project closure were unsatisfactory characteristics of mobility and, in addition to that, the project had no rotating turret (although standard tank destroyers of this period has no rotating turret at all).
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Right after these two projects the development of two more was started: T82 and T40. These projects were, in fact, a continuation of its predecessors.
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T82 was designed on the base of M5A1 tank chassis (the development of M3 “Stuart”). It was armed with 105-mm light Howitzer M3A1 mounted in lightly armored hull with open top.
By August 15, 1944 two prototypes of T82 were complete, but the lack of interest on the part of the U.S. Army led to the cancellation of the project on June 21, 1945 (the best time to lose interest is the end of war). And now about T82 in World of Tanks - this self-propelled anti-tank vehicle of the third level is direct opposite of his predecessor. The hull with open top will significally increase the view range. Developed on base of M5A1 and lightly armored (what should sound like a death sentence), this vehicle will have high speed characteristics and a chance to get out of enemy fire. The type of weapon mounted on vehicle will determine the tactics of battle and vice versa. The use of heavy weaponry in conjunction with speed characteristics will allow you to appear in right place in appropriate moment and seriously damage the enemy with close-in fire – this tactics is very risky due to lack of armor protection, but very effective, as it will allow you to destroy the enemy combat unit with a single shot. If you’re not a “DESPERADO” and not used to risky actions attacking the enemy at short range and advantageous angle, while enemy shells whistling near – “bush-ambush” tactics is your choice. Yes, this tank destroyer can be used in this role too. You just need to mount anti-tank gun of small caliber, but high armor-piercing capacity. The damage is not as significant, but this tactics is more secure. So, shoot from long distances, if our position was spotted – quickly change the position. But remember the main thing – this tank destroyer is incredibly allergic to the pieces of metal flying at high speed, so you’d better avoid a meeting with them in all possible ways.

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T40, in its turn, was a kind of follow-on version of its predecessor. The gun was mounted in the hull with open top, as in T24, but set lower (deeper in hull), thus improved the protection of the crew (but the word “improved” is not exactly the match – this improvement allowed to protect the crew somehow). However, we cannot speak categorically about its battle qualities and participation of these vehicles in the game. This tank destroyers have no obvious advantages over the same level vehicles of other nations but better view range and a bit better armor plating (particularly the bottom of the front armor plating became legendary among our players).But the open top of the hull makes the crew almost unprotected from artillery shots, and high silhouette makes the vehicle more visible. This aspect is really big disadvantage while using the tactics of ambushing. Not OUTSTANDING characteristics of maneuverability and speed minimize the chances to leave the battle “ASAP “, if the situation not in your favor. Types of weaponry available for mounting will allow it to destroy all the types of targets (all those crawling “metal-boxes” with guns) as for the tank destroyers of USSR and Germany of the same level. Preferable types of tactics to use are ambushing and conduction of distant battles from cover positions, as for the tank destroyers of other nations. However, you must also remember that the stealth characteristics are much to be desired, and speed-and-maneuverability characteristics of your vehicle will not let you leave the battlefield in a convenient moment.

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The experience of the successful 105-mm howitzer mounting on tank chassis in April 1942 (our old friend “General Lee”) persuaded the top of the U.S. Army of the need for placement the gun with high muzzle velocity on the same chassis. It was decided to use the chassis of M4A2 medium tank of the early series. 76-mm cannon on the basis of anti-aircraft gun of the same caliber mounted in a turret, which in its turn borrowed from a heavy tank T1 (also known as M6), and the whole project was designated T35 (here we can compare it with LEGO). But U.S. Army commission decided to go the other way – at its request the height of the hull was reduced and armor plating was mounted at higher angles of inclination. After new faceted turret was mounted the name of the vehicle was completely changed into T35E1 and after it passed into service it was designated into T10. According to the documents, serial production of M10 “Wolverine” began in September 1942. The M10 vehicles you will face on the battlefields of World of Tanks will have high mobility characteristics and armor plating for the vehicles of its level (for example, its German opponent StuG III has significantly thicker armor plating). Rotating turret will be a great advantage as if your trucks are torn that will not mean that you turn into a helpless target and the enemy can shoot with impunity in your sides or your back. Another big advantage of this vehicle is really powerful top cannon that can pierce the armor of armored vehicles of higher levels. This cannon requires the mounting of the turret with a larger counterweight. In fact, Wolverine will get the cannon at level higher than its opponents – tank destroyers of other nations. And again – larger range of view as an advantage of the turret with open top. As for disadvantages, here we can mention the turret with its open top once again, that makes the crew more vulnerable and the height of the vehicle that significally reduces the stealth characteristics. However, we think that the advantages of this tank destroyer reduce all its disadvantages in full amount. All the types of combat tactics fit this tank destroyer: direct support of tanks on the battlefield, using it as an offensive weapon apart from tanks, firing from cover at long range, as well as the tactics of tank ambushes, taking into account the stealth characteristics. Rotating turret is quite indispensible in urban battles. We can speak with all confidence about the universality of this vehicle.

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It should be mentioned that in October 1942 when it was decided to redesign the 90-mm anti-aircraft gun in an anti-tank gun (following the Germans experience of their 88-mm remakes). And somewhere in the beginning of 1943, M10 “Wolverine” tank destroyer was equipped with this cannon as an experimental vehicle. But it was too long and too heavy for the existing turret (a small miscalculation). In the spring of 1943 a modified version of the T71 with a new turret was presented. The demonstration was so successful that soon was signed up a contract for 500 units. In June 1944 it was accepted into service under the designation M36 “Slugger” or “Jackson”. While speaking about in-game characteristics of this tank destroyer we can compare it with M10 “Wolverine” with ease. The same advantages along with more powerful armor plating and weaponry able to hit almost all types of armored targets, makes this tank destroyer a very dangerous opponent. One of the worth noting innovations is the possibility to mount a turret with closed top. It will allow to gain better protection of the crew. Of course it will reduce the view range. If we compare “Slugger” with the tanks of the same level, we can point out a bit worse armor plating, but better stealth characteristics. Methods of the tactical deployment are also flexible as for his predecessor. That makes this battle vehicle indispensable in tank support, and quite viable in a single-use and in fight one on one.

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T28 and its improved version T95 - both vehicles are prototypes of super heavy self-propelled artillery systems. They belong to the class of tank destroyers armed with 105-mm T1 cannon and frontal 305-mm armor plating.  This vehicle is quite often referred to super-heavy tanks. Works on this project were conducted from September 1943, but had not been completed by the end of the WWII. As a result – its production was limited to two prototypes completed in December 1945 and January 1946. T28/T95 is the second vehicle in weight after super-heavy “Maus” tank. It could be a very long story if we start to talk about its creation, you’d better see it with your own eyes – you will understand everything without technical descriptions (well, it is REALLY HEAVY vehicle). T28 and T29 are vehicles of the VIII and IX level as well. First of all, a few words about T28. This vehicle will have incredibly powerful front armor plating. It is almost invulnerable to frontal attacks. Moreover, in comparison with vehicles of the same class it will have well armored sides too. This tank destroyer will be really “tough nut to crack”. But everything has its price – T28 will have low characteristics of mobility and passing ability. As you understand, there is no reason to talk about its maneuverability characteristics, as we have nothing to discuss. Various types of weaponry available for mounting on this steel giant will be able to destroy almost all types of armored vehicles represented in game. Its characteristics will influence the tactics of playing. T28 will be the perfect vehicle for direct heavy tank support on the battlefield and for operating in battle formations. But do not think that this vehicle is invulnerable – a single T28 or left without support becomes an easy target for “big guns” of the enemy tanks and tank destroyers due to its size. And this is a real “PRESENT” for the enemy artillery units. Shoot down the tracks, immobilize it and do not get into the fire area of T28 gun – main methods to destroy this steel monster. But before that you should cut it off from the main forces or destroy its covering vehicles.


And all mentioned above is applied to T95 in the same way. Doubled tracks will provide it with the best passing ability in comparison with T28, but T28 will be more convenient to shoot at (and its tracks too). Additional armor plating of the T95 sides and its large angles will make the difficult task of hitting the side of T95 even more difficult if not impossible at all. Mounted top level gun will not leave a chance to rescue to no “lucky” armored vehicle who get into the crosshairs of T95. This steel monster can be compared only with the legendary “Maus” and arouse fear with its presence on the battlefield.

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To sum up all the information described above one can say that the forthcoming American tank destroyer tree will bring a lot of new tactical, balance and fun features in the game. Considered to be the only true for tank destroyers the tactics of tank ambushes and long range fire from cover will retain its relevance. But American tank destroyers will bring new tactics such as direct support of tanks in combat (or at least will make this tactics more popular). Rotating turrets will allow players to use them apart from combat orders and as offensive weapon. It is also hard to overestimate the positive qualities of rotating turrets along with deadly anti-tank guns in urban battles, where tank destroyers of classical layout face great difficulties in taking the fire-position and maneuvering. High silhouettes of American armed vehicles will force all players to use “in-cover” tactics less than before that. That will make World of Tanks more dynamic and entertaining.
By Gustav Fuchs

Overlord: This functionality is ready but will be availalble later.

Overlord: Some points we can share at this time.
E50.
Turrets - 1) Rheinmetall (Panther II stock one) 2) Standard turret planned for E50 according to the schemes.
Possible guns - 8,8cm KwK 43 L/71, 7,5cm KwK 45 L/100, 8,8cm KwK L/100.
E75.
Turrets - 1) Henschel (Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf. top one) 2) Standard turret planned for E75 according to the schemes.
Possible guns - 8,8cm KwK 43 L/71, 10,5cm KwK 45 L/52, 10,5cm KwK 46 L/68, 10,5cm KwK 46 L/68, 12,8cm KwK 44 L/55.
The models are currently in development.

Overlord: Such increase is currently not possible. Platoons may be increased when larger teams are implemented (30vs30 or 45vs45).

Overlord: Yes, it will.

Overlord: Sorry can't comment on this one, until the final decision is taken.

Overlord: The rules define this pretty clearly
"... are allowed only one account registered per server."

Overlord: Of course, no. Moreover the majority of developers don't have any in-game powers at all.
Moderators can issue chat bans.
Administrators can issue chat and game bans.
That's it.

Overlord: Players, registered prior to the split, who went to EU (or US, doesn't matter) currently are suspended on the server they haven't chosen. There is some minor lag with auto-ban script, it allows to log into the non-selected server once.
Forums accounts are still active, no auto-banning was planned for them.
Double accounts created during the server-split procedure are very likely to be deleted some time before the release.
1 account per server is ok.

Overlord: Please bring this issue to Support Service.

Overlord: Mostly because twink accounts are regularly misused (bots, ckickers, excessive TKs). The rate of EULA/other rules breaches is normally higher for such accounts.
Personally I don't have anything against users having multiple accounts as long as there is no violations from their side.

Overlord: Personally I doubt we would introduce such "package" given constantly increasing number of vehicles in-game.
It definitely won't be available along with the current pre-orders, but we will take it into account for future plans.

Overlord: In the example given, there are following ranks:
- commander (clan leader). Can do everything.
- deputy commander (up to 4 as far as I remember). Can use clan treasury, invite/remove members, take actions on global map.
- officer (can take actions on global map)
- soldier
- recruit
Apart from the above, treasurer, diplomat and recruiter positions are going to be introduced.

Overlord: There will be some changes, perhaps less significant in comparison with US tree. VK2801 (Leo path) is going to be added and E50-E75-E100 path is likely to be relinked to another vehicle, i.e. Tiger I -> E50 link will be removed.

Overlord: Game Rules:
2.21. The use of copyrighted, trademarked, patented, classified, or restricted material or information and the violation of any rights of any party, including rights of privacy or publicity is prohibited.
Though it's better to review this case by case via support service.

Overlord: These vehicles haven't got their ETAs even in our internal plans, so might not be added this year.

Overlord: Currently it's not possible, but this functionality will be added prior to the can wars beta.

Overlord: Attached File(s)  staging.rar (2.6K)
Number of downloads: 24

Overlord: The recruitment is done.
Thanks everybody.
Closed.

OldFox: Un tomer, tomer... PSRS artilerija ir speletaju hits, bet istie profesionali izvelas USA. Ja, cels lidz M40/M43 un T92 ir gruts, bet tas attaisnojas. M40/M43 ir viennozimigi labaka un ar lielu parsvaru 7 lvl, bet T92 bus ari labaka 8 lvl.

Vallter: It is possible, that for some technical issue you are connecting to the wrong server. Please submit a ticket and contact us.

Vallter: Make sure your antivirus software or firewall do not block the client connection with the server. During the first game start bring the game application in the trusting list.
Please open the following ports in the net settings:
• UDP range 3478, 3479, 5060, 5062, 12000-29999 and 32800-32901
Allow WorldOfTanks.exe to use UDP and TCP protocols.
If you use Proxifier, please open the following ports:
3128,80,8080,20000-25000,32801,32803, and crucially - 443.
Please open the directory "C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc" (Windows XP) or open the directory "c:\Windows\winsxs\" and search for "hosts" (Windows Vista/7), choose the "hosts" file, open it with the notepad and type manually: 213.252.177.36 login-master.worldoftanks.eu
All the in-game settings and hosts, used by the game, can be traced in the "preferences.xml" file - "C:\Documents and Settings\(USER NAME)\Application Data\W"\

Vallter: Your account was suspended automatically as per the last-battle-on-server principle. There is a possibility that you could also connect to the wrong server because of some technical issues.
We can switch you to the desired server, but the transfer from server to server is accomplished only once. Moreover, you should understand that it's impossible to transfer resources between the servers, because all credits and XP earned on each server are added discretely to the respective account, regarding the server you've chosen, therefore cannot be compensated. It means that the blocked account's achievements are that of the server split date. If you want this switch, please contact us submitting a ticket, because we will need some private information from you.

Vallter: Topic has drown in flooding. Also the issue was only a planned server downtime. Closed.