Developers posts on forum

LiannaSilverwind: They nerfed IS-7 long time ago. So do not worry, embrace your Karma.

LiannaSilverwind: Народ захотел, решил и реализовал. Многие из нас являются форпостом Мировой Революции в социально разлагающихся капиталистических странах, пришли, нашлись и создали.

LiannaSilverwind: Stuart tank was buyable during the summer, but was later removed to become exclusive special sites beta-key only tank. They promised to return it as a premium tank during release.

Tanitha: Correct. So locked..

LiannaSilverwind: I agree with that statement, I was not precise enough in my post, as Baine already mentioned.
We all know teams that are able to lose 10+ of their numbers during first two minutes of battles, including timecounting. Yes, it's nearly impossible to win with such a team, but we all get such teams. Therefore player who has many battles and is STILL able to have superior win/lose ratio is better than player who has similar number of battles and has low win/lose ratio.
We definitely must take into account number of battles. Making good record in 100 battles is possible. Retaining good record over 500 battles is nigh impossible, if player is not good.
Player with generally good win/loss ratio is generally good player capable of driving many vehicles. If player has over 1000 battles with overall 60+% rating, I definitely accept him as very good player in general. Another player may be certain tank specialist, for example superHeavy driver or superScout. That means that in general he/she may have very poor general rating, but be absolute god/-dess in his/her specialist class/tank.
Still win/lose ratio is important for many people - epeen issues, rating issues, clan/platoon recruitment issues etc.
When I seek member for platoon, I'm more interested in his/her win/lose ratio on particular vehicle, amount of battles on it and general win/lose ratio - these things make person good individual player on his/her vehicle and good teamplayer, compared to his/her damage ratio or number of frags. Camping and finishing already damaged targets provide very easy source of such statistics. General experience and amount of battles is grindable/farmable amount, not necessarily providing data upon real skill.
I'd rather take someone with 500 battles on T-44 with 65% win ratio and 250 kills than someone with 2000 battles on T-44 with 45% win ratio and 4500 kills. That's my personal preference.

Tanitha: Ok i'll lock it then.

Tanitha: How is this not a hidden nerf? You changed "mechanics .. to some extent, including exp rates" and did not document it in the patch notes. Also WTF were you guys thinking? Basically you've nerfed every TD and German heavy in addition to the probably intended target of SPGs. So basically the IS series, which is already overpopulated if not overpowered, has received an XP buff while anyone who relies on range and accuracy has gotten the finger?
Overlord has said there was no EXP nerf, and no hidden server side exp nerf. So I'll reword his post a bit to clarify the mechanics
Before the patch... EXP was calculated.
1. A higher rate of EXP for close combat, and a lower rate of exp for long range sniping.
2. A higher rate of EXP for shooting enemies that are at your tier or above, and a lower rate of exp for shooting enemies below your tier.
3. + other things mentioned here. List of what earns exp
The patch fixed warping and added new usa tanks, The patch did nothing to exp.
However, fixing warping and adding USA tanks changed the game, as in it changed the way people now play.
Now after the patch
There is USA tanks in the game so there is more people grinding up low level usa tanks, and thus more low level tanks in the game. And killing the lower tanks pays less exp.
Warping is fixed, so people are having more long range combat and more long range sniping, Long range combat pays less exp than short range combat.

Tanitha: EXP was not changed. People are changing how they play because of the patch (warping fixed), and are playing against lower tier tanks (new usa tanks)
I've verified with overlord that my above interpretation, is correct.

Tanitha:

LiannaSilverwind: I'd love to play 1941 summer games with T-34 or KV vs German Pz.III with short-barreled guns and Pz.IV with even shorter guns. Looking forward towards Historical campaigns.

Tanitha: Yeah i just played a game with 8500 online, very nice. As lag free as I'll get from west Australia (the end of the net line)..

Tanitha: Merged 3 more topics into the one post. Please check for existing topics before creating new ones.

Tanitha: I'm Australian myself mate, but unlike you, I'm still up and you're getting up : ) So I can play in USA prime time, np's.
Admittedly I'm in the west, so its only 5:20am here. But yeah will catch you around I'm sure..

LiannaSilverwind: Партия хотела от народа только список граждан, принимающих участие в субботнике.

LiannaSilverwind: I would do the same. I'd rather have 14 people who prefer to teamwork and are ready to cooperate (even if it means that some of us will die to ensure victory for every member of the team) than perfect damagedealers and fragcollectors, hiding in bushes.

Tanitha: A breakdown of exp earned after the game would help stop the confusion and help stop a ton of posts like this. Until then sometimes we are are left wondering.
It seems low, but kills don't earn very much at all, damage done does.
And capping earns very very little too.
Damage done, depends on their level compared to yours..
So really, What was the level difference between you and the tanks you killed. And how much damage did you do? Shooting tanks that are on 5% health pays you little.
But yes I agree, on face value, the credits earned do seem very low.

Tanitha: Locked and closed. Trolling, Insulting, with a bit of racism thrown in.
RO'ed 5 days.

transfero: Dear All,
We would like to thank you for assistance. The issue with premium account miscounts, mentioned by players, and incorrect displaying, we claim it to be, is seeing to by responsible persons and will be fixed by a new patch layout. Besides, we would like to inform you that the premium status of your accounts is active. In case you notice any anomalies, please inform the Support Centre about it (Please entitle your tickets "Premium account doesn't work" and attach a screenshot with a minimized window of the client).

Tanitha: Hi TOGA.
Hows things going? I found that your recruiting thread had fell off onto page 2, So I thought id drop in and say hello.
Ive added you to my friends list in game so I'll catch up with you for a chat soon. Actually you are online now, So I'll go PM you in game now.
Have fun..

LiannaSilverwind: I long to play on EU servers again. Although ping did not change much after the patch, lags are much more intense.
Would be nice to play on 50 ms again instead of 200.

LiannaSilverwind: Any kind of ladders will lead to rating grinding.
IMHO the only real ratio of player's prowess is his win/loss ratio.
Why so? Player faces real challenge of fighting alone (in duo, in trio) with 12-14 unknown people against similar team. Good player will try his best to change the balance, bad player will negatively affect his team.
Imagine poor player on Maus, he will be destroyed immediately, making his team much weaker and losing the game probably. Or genius on Luchs that will be able to survive scouting non-stop and providing crucial information for his team.
By winning the game player shows his ability to positively affect his team against all random odds. He also grants everyone in the team +50% bonus.
Damage is highly based on player's cannon (different guns on different vehicles) and ability to camp hide.
Kill count is based upon frag collecting, finishing heavily damaged targets.
Who's more useful for the battle? BT-7 that covered damaged IS-4 with his own body and dying with 0 frags and 0 damage, but allowing IS-4 to continue firefight with Maus and winning (Hi, Diva!), or top Jagdtiger camper in the corner that collects 5 kills, but still loses due to being alone against 9 surviving enemies.
And now ironical motto: "Whoever has higher win/lose ratio, is nolifer, hacker, cheater. Whoever has lower win/lose ratio, is n00b!"

Tanitha: Recruiting post updated.
http://forum.worldof...-for-clan-wars/

Tanitha:

Dictionary meaning..
In·som·ni·a (Pronunciation[in-som-nee-uh]) –noun Inability to obtain sufficient sleep, esp. when chronic; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness.
In·som·ni·aX (Pronunciation[in-som-nee-aks]) –noun. A person who plays World of Tanks way too much, when they should be sleeping.

InsominaX Clan is a Hard-Core professional gaming clan, that has kicked booty in every game its entered over the last 12 years since the release of Ultima Online. World of Tanks will be no different. Your only choice really is. Join us, or lose.
Who we are looking for.
Clan members should meet the following requirements.
1. Be playing on the USA server on release.
2. Be available during USA prime time for Clan Wars on a regular basis.
3. Be free to grind quickly on release. IE. Preferably Retired, Self Employed, Unemployed, or able to schedule a few days or a week off work.
4. As above, be aiming to gain a T10 within 5 days after release.
5. As above, be willing to pump a little cash into the game at release to get ahead, IE premium and some extra gold for credits/exp conversion etc.
6. Be forum literate enough to work out when you will be required for clan wars.
7. Be drama free, Drama will not be permitted. So its expected that you have a fairly clean TK record in beta, have little or no forum warnings, and a positive forum reputation.
8. Be an adult, 18+, that isn't easily offended, and doesn't whine and create drama over pointless issues.
9. Be available for VOIP communications, Currently we are using TS.
In return we offer you.
1. Fun. winning is fun losing isn't. So join the winning clan and have fun and earn the bragging rights.
2. A fairly "Rule Free" environment to play in. Our clan forums and team-speak contain very little if any rules on swearing etc.
3. A kiddie free no drama environment to play in. We only play with good like minded adults. Anyone not fitting that description is removed from the clan quickly.
4. Lots of credits and gold earned from all the land we will own, Split fairly between the clan members based on their activity.
Team Speak Server Details
Teamspeak 3 address 123.2.78.192 Port 9987 No Password
Clan Activity
We are not overly interested in platooning during beta. Most regulars in the clan already have T10 tanks ages ago, so they are just playing casually occasionally and are waiting for release.
Our sole goal is winning clan war's. We are not interested in zerging 100's of casual gamers into our clan at this stage, we are just concentrating on building the super strong foundations by gaining a few more hard core elite players. If this is you. PM me in game or in the forums or reply here.
Our clan website is professionally hosted here. http://insomniaxclan.com/index.php
But it will not be used much before release.
Tank Selection
With the game as it is currently, We will probably be aiming for team's of the following tanks.
IS7's and a few T10 TD's.
A few T9 medium tanks for scouting.
& Top tier artillery.
Previous clan recruiting posts have been closed and junk-yarded.

Tanitha: Not really Artic, there are rules against swearing, people are free to use the censor or ignore it if they wish. But the tools for dealing with the issue are..
Screenshot / Report, And then mods and support can Chat ban / Game ban.
Swearing is not permitted, even with the censor that doesn't work very well. Players that do so will be banned. This isn't really up for discussion.
The topic is, should the penalties be stronger.

transfero: Deviant... Guess, this guy is a real warrior, who makes his enemies suffer...

Tanitha: Tanit was a Phoenician lunar goddess, worshipped as the patron goddess at Carthage .. Etc..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanit

Tanitha: Wow, what a great contest. I'm personally a fan of the unusual ones.
Like the toilet rolls on fire, the packet of smokes, and the slab of meat.
Good job everyone.

Tanitha: http://forum.worldof...available-here/

Tanitha: Clan Wars.

Tanitha: Then you have bragging rights, and preventing other's from getting the credits/gold/resources/land..
With every MMORPG, maxing a character is fairly easy. And then the "end content" is things like the clan war's system..
The clan wars will make me pump cash into the game to get ahead. IE get a T10 tank very quickly.
Without clan war's id not spend much/any on the game, because there would be no hurry, and I could play casually and grind the higher earning T5 tanks in random battles.

Tanitha: Its online now and i've had no problems. So provide more info so people can help you out.

Tanitha: Thanks, but there is a stickied topic here.
http://forum.worldof...available-here/
So closing this resurrected thread.

Tanitha: IMO the question in nicely answered here. So i dont see the need to leave this in the dev's section, the devs time is short.
So I'll move this to the closed beta discussion section.

Tanitha: I don't think stronger measures are needed. Just ask the 10 or so people that have been banned from garage chat in the last hour for 1-3 days. The problem more is, there's 150 games going at a time, they cant have in game mod coverage in the games like you can in garage chat.
But there is a reporting system. Just screen cap things. And email them in.
There's also a few months until release (1st Q 2011). I'm sure things will be easier and streamlined more before then.
Personally id like to see games continue after the game for a few minutes. People are still free to exit if they wish, but they dont have to be forced out like it is at the moment. Where you get full stats instead of just kills. Exp, credits, kills, shots, hits, damage done. etc Time to discuss the above after game. And reporting features you can click for team damage, AFK, macroing, abuse, etc.
Sending in emails is a pain, but it is what it is at the moment, beta and still under construction.

Tanitha: Fad statements like IBLT are chat/forum banable.
There's no way id apply that rule to "Umad?" though. But i am only one mod of many so I cant speak for "mods" in general.

Tanitha: Defending, Camping, its the same thing.
If someone says you are camping they are just pointing out the obvious.
I wouldn't let it get to you. Defending is a good option for a lot of tanks.

Tanitha: You can buy gold on release, release is about 1st quarter 2011 so a way away.
This is in many many topics throughout the forum, no need to start another.
Thread lock and moved.

Tanitha: Sure i'll move it..
And on topic, I agree, id like tanks who's next game will be "double exp" to have a little * exp icon on their top left in the garage.
When you play the tank, it disappears, When the day ticks over, it comes back..
It should be easy to program, and would make it a bit nicer IMO..

Tanitha: Ive played a fair few T44 v's T23's 1v1 in the training room.
They appear to be very similar.
Speed. T23
Acceleration. T23
Turning. T44 but not by much and its probably balanced out with the extra speed the T23 has.
Looks. T44 ^^
Gun. Not much difference between the T44's 100mm and the T23's 90mm
The T23 has a quicker rate of fire, does more damage, and penetrates less.
T23 v's T44 slugout, the T23 usually wins.
T23 & T44 V's IS7. the T44 would probably out damage the T23 and land more hits due to having a higer penetration value. But i've not tested this yet.
All in all, I think the T23 replaces the T44 as the clan wars scout vehicle. It equals it at least.
The T23 also has a smaller 21 rounds/min gun too, which is fun.

Tanitha: Merged two threads on the same topic.

Tanitha: There is 8 Posts in this thread, 4 (Half) of them are yours.
You have already been warned once today for swearing, You seemed to have ignored the warning to behave.
Reading through your 31 posts that you have made since joining the forums.
All 31 of them were posted today In a 12 hour period. Most of them on the same topic "not getting enough EXP", All in 4 different threads.
1/4 of the posts are on "My premium is broken so I don't get exp"
1/4 of the posts are on "The patch nerfed EXP so I don't gain much exp since the patch"
1/4 of the posts are on "I have trouble hitting anything now since the patch"
1/4 of the posts are just one liners whining, swearing, abusing, insulting the devs, threatening, etc..
"Read Only' Ro ban Placed for 28 days.
14 days for flooding the forums + 14 days for insulting devs and swearing.
And continuance after a warning earlier today.
Thread locked, there is other threads on this topic already.
Please continue the topic in the open threads..

LiannaSilverwind: [OT] Thank you very much! *blush* Check DIVA's signature as well! I made them in pair.

LiannaSilverwind: Always destroying T-44 for disappointing me as an uber-machine.