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Ectar: Was an awesome event I always enjoy visiting the Netherlands, that's 3 events I've done there now!  I actually lost my voice on Sunday due to all the talking on Saturday and then later shouting in the nightclub. Apologies to Amayii regarding my answers to his questions, with the loud music we appear to have got some things mixed up. In future I'll make sure to speak to players somewhere quieter!

Ectar: That guitar play is amazing, was really impressed with the idea used for this!

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Ectar:   The tanks that are featured are the ones most commonly used in the 7v7 format which this entire special is based around. It has nothing to do with the IS-3 being Russian and you're looking for a reason that doesn't exist.  

Ectar:   That is still to come. The news for this article is first because this event starts first.  The news article for "They Sow the Wind and Reap the Whirlwind" will come tomorrow and there is multiple options for players to make credits from that event.

Ectar:     Yes, it means out of all our players, you should have known better.  You don't get a ban for your first team kill especially not an extended one. If you wish to challenge this ban please contact our customer support team. Please note that being a paying customer does not entitle you to a different level or service or a different set of rules.   - Ectar  

Ectar:   I'll ask about what is causing the issue and if it can be resolved for this test or not.

Ectar: Greetings,   Please find below the changes to historical battles with Phase 2 of the public test for 9.0     Range and sum of balance weights changed from 180-200 to 280-300 to increase the number of fighting vehicles. Ratio of different types of shells in ammunition reconfigured. Option to change a spawn point for teams in different battle types added. Balance weights of vehicles reconfigured. Missions for “weak” vehicles added.     Changes in Historical Battle Mode   Operation Spring Awakening   The following vehicles added:   SU-85 Jagdpanzer IV Nashorn   The following vehicles removed:   SU-76 Jagdtiger   The following ammunition changed:   T-34-85 (before: 32 AP, 3 APCR, 21 HE; after: 40 AP, 5 APCR, 11 HE) IS (before: 16 AP, 2 APCR, 10 HE; after: 21 AP, 2 APCR, 5 HE) ISU-152 (before: 16 AP, 2 APCR, 10 HE; after: 21 AP, 2 APCR, 5 HE) SU-100 (before: 25 AP, 3 APCR, 16 HE; after: 35 AP, 3 APCR, 6 HE) T-34 (before: 44 AP, 3 APCR, 30 HE; after: 62 AP, 5 APCR, 10 HE) Tiger II (before: 43 AP, 1 APCR, 28 HE; after: 63 AP, 1 APCR, 8 HE) Jagdpanther (before: 33 AP, 2 APCR, 22 HE; after: 48 AP, 2 APCR, 7 HE) Panther (before: 47 AP, 3 APCR, 31 HE; after: 67 AP, 3 APCR, 11 HE) Pz. IV Ausf. H (before: 50 AP, 3 APCR, 34 HE; after: 70 AP, 3 APCR, 14 HE) StuG 40 Ausf. G (before: 25 AP, 3 APCR, 16 HE; after: 35 AP, 3 APCR, 6 HE)   Battle of Kursk   The following vehicle added:   Churchill III   The following ammunition changed:   T-34 (before: 45 AP, 3 APCR, 29 HE; after: 55 AP, 5 APCR, 17 HE) SU-152 (before: 10 AP, 1 APCR, 15 HE; after: 7 AP, 2 APCR, 17 HE) KV-1S (before: 55 AP, 3 APCR, 39 HE; after: 75 AP, 5 APCR, 17 HE) T-70 (before: 52 AP, 3 APCR, 35 HE; after: 70 AP, 5 APCR, 15 HE) SU-76 (before: 34 AP, 3 APCR, 23 HE; after: 44 AP, 5 APCR, 11 HE) Ferdinand (before: 30 AP, 1 APCR, 19 HE; after: 40 AP, 1 APCR, 9 HE) Panther (before: 47 AP, 3 APCR, 31 HE; after: 67 AP, 3 APCR, 11 HE) Tiger I (before: 54 AP, 2 APCR, 36 HE; after: 74 AP, 2 APCR, 16 HE) Pz III (before: 54 AP, 3 APCR, 36 HE; after: 74 AP, 3 APCR, 16 HE) Pz IV Ausf H (before: 50 AP, 3 APCR, 34 HE; after: 70 AP, 3 APCR, 14 HE) StuG 40 Ausf G (before: 25 AP, 3 APCR, 16 HE; after: 35 AP, 3 APCR, 6 HE)   Battle of the Bulge   The following vehicle added:   M4 Sherman   The following vehicles removed:   Tiger I   Tank configurations changed:   75-mm M3 gun of M4A3E8 Sherman replaced by 76-mm M1A1 gun. 75-mm KwK 40 L/43 gun of PzIV Ausf.H replaced by 75-mm KwK 40 L/48 gun. Maybach HL 120TR engine replaced by Maybach HL 120TRM engine.   The following ammunition changed:   M10 Wolverine (before: 30 AP, 3 APCR, 21 HE; after: 40 AP, 3 APCR, 11 HE) M18 Hellcat (before: 25 AP, 3 APCR, 17 HE; after: 35 AP, 3 APCR, 7 HE) M36 Jackson (before: 26 AP, 3 APCR, 18 HE; after: 36 AP, 3 APCR, 8 HE) M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo (before: 61 AP, 3 APCR, 40 HE; after: 81 AP, 3 APCR, 20 HE) Jagdpanther (before: 35 AP, 1 APCR, 21 HE; after: 45 AP, 1 APCR, 11 HE) Panther (before: 47 AP, 3 APCR, 31 HE; after: 67 AP, 3 APCR, 11 HE) StuG 40 Ausf. G (before: 25 AP, 3 APCR, 16 HE; after: 35 AP, 3 APCR, 6 HE) Tiger II (before: 43 AP, 1 APCR, 28 HE; after: 63 AP, 1 APCR, 8 HE)  

Ectar:   I believe it's for historical battles where sniper view has a blue tint to it like you're seeing the view through thick glass or something. With coated optics it removed this effect and the view was normal.  I'll get it double checked.

Ectar: Greetings! Please find below the changes from 9.0 test phase 1 to 9.0 test phase 2.  Please note there may be additional changes and content added for phase 2.   - New improved models and textures added to the following vehicles: M18 Hellcat, M103, Tortoise, Maus, Panther. - Certain bugs and defects fixed in the updated models of the following tanks: Tiger I, M4 Sherman, Т-54. - New Non-Premium Garage added. - Fixed the following maps for better game play balance: “Steppes”, “Severogorsk”. - Lighting improved on the following maps: “Malinovka”, “Steppes”, “Abbey”, “Himmelsdorf”, “Mountain Pass”. - Textures and models of 150 tanks reworked to match new lighting. - Mistakes in descriptions of certain medals corrected. - Blown-off turret slipping from tank hull implemented. - “Change Graphics Settings” modal dialog box added on initial game client launch. - Gunshot effects supplemented with dynamic lighting sources. - Certain game client crashes identified during “Common test 1” fixed. - Issue with tanks burning underwater fixed. - Garage camera response delay fixed. - Certain bugs with rewinding / fast-forwarding during battle playback fixed. - Certain malfunctions in updated graphics settings window fixed. - Performance drop on “Widepark” map fixed. - Issue with possibility to enter into historical battles in a tank of non-historical configuration fixed. - Certain tracks display issues affecting updated tank models (gray contours, excessive stretching, etc.) fixed. - Issue with improper types of texture being displayed on updated tank models fixed. - Volume of tank engine and suspension sounds reconfigured. - Volume of shooting and explosion sounds reconfigured. - Issues with display of pop-up help messages for historical ammunition fixed. - Penetrations indicator performance in after-battle statistics window fixed. - Certain graphics issues and new Premium Garage defects fixed. - Issue with graphical artifacts appearing when “Motion Blur” is set to low fixed. - Synchronization of tracks and driving wheels added. - Option to change full-screen effect added depending on whether Coated Optics are mounted or not. - Issue with tanks occasionally getting stuck in a battle fixed.  

Ectar:   Invites are sent out in waves/batches.   Please can all players remember that any feedback about World of Tanks Blitz needs to be directed to the specific closed beta section on the Blitz forums.   This is a closed beta which means it's under an NDA and you shouldn't be openly discussing the game.

Ectar:   Future plans are impossible to predict korui, and things can always change. All I know is that for now we have no plans to ever have this tank available in the giftshop. It's been said for a while that the Hydro and other tanks would be used for different promotions. - Remember the Hydro isn't commonly available on any other server like NA or RU (China sets it's own rules and isn't directly controlled by WG with regards to giftshop stuff).  

Ectar:   This is what's known as "cross promotion".  The mouse and mousemat is World of Tanks branded and the direct/main market is World of Tanks players. It makes sense to advertise your product to your biggest potential market and what better way to reach them than via the main website portal of their game? We very rarely have articles like this on the portal. The only other office retail partner we have is J!NX and their products sell very well. (And funnily enough show sales spikes when advertised/promoted on our main portal).    

Ectar:   As I pointed out earlier. The pricing of the items is standard with other branded Razer products. We added the gold/premium to the mousepad and the Hydro and garage to the mouse as something extra. If players are going to look at it as an 80 euro tank or even a 10 euro tank, you're looking at it wrong. We don't really expect people to buy the mouse for the tank. It's more really "hey you bought this cool branded item for our game, here's something unique to say thanks".  For some people the price is high, for other people who regularly buy gaming accessories it's an average and normal price for goods like this.  If you disagree with the pricing that's fair enough, but then you'll find most gaming accessories for the main companies are prices similarly, especially if the company does branded items specific for games or for professional esports teams/organisations.   Regarding the tank on offer, If we have something that is intended to be special and limited and then we make it commonly available for free or for cheap... It defies the entire point of wanting to make it special and limited in the first place... Sorry guys but you can't have it both ways and not every tank we design/create will always be commonly available via the in-game store or be available for reduced price. Having additional items or exclusive items in a promotion is something that's been around for ages.    When it comes to gaming mice everyone will always have different opinions and you're perfectly entitled to them. If a 5 euro mouse from 1995 is still going strong for you, then I'm glad you found something that suits your needs.   

Ectar:   The prices are standard and are the same as other similarly branded Razer items, for example the Capcom mousemat or CLG version of the Deathadder.   With our branded items we also give players in-game goodies and the Premium Pz. IV Hydro is exclusive to the mouse. We have no current plans to make it later available via the giftshop or in-game store.

Ectar:   If you haven't already done so, please make sure to add your feedback to the specific test forum section. 

Ectar:   Indeed, from speaking to the people at Bovington they reckon the fact the turret was jammed rattled the crew who until then thought that the Tiger's were invincible and thus they abandoned it.  You can still clearly see the damage from the 6 pounder on the tank.  When it came back to the UK it was disassembled and then reassembled. It's amazing that it's still running today.   I've been standing on the top of it when it was stationary (We had an all star pass for Tiger Day 2013) and also been standing beside it when it is running. It's an awesome sight and sound.

Ectar: Awesome article from Listy and looking forward to reading more of his articles in our newly created Historical Discussion forum section! 

Ectar: The issues I have with trolls or want to be trolls is fairly simply.   Trolling to be funny - It has it's place but it's important to know when to stop and let it go. Trolling just to provoke negative reactions - Not cool and those people are never taken seriously nor are their opinions valued.   As always with the 2nd category the answer is just to ignore them.  When someone is crying out for attention the worst thing that can happen to them is to get none.  Sadly someone will always rise to the bait and then the flaming and trolling continues.   If you want to be funny you need to know your audience and also know when to stop.  Far too many people who think they're funny just don't get when to let meme or joke go.

Ectar:   Well if 3 guys are aiming at him when a snowstorm drops in they should still take their shots!  Lets wait and see when it's implemented before everyone immediately starts going through the pros and cons. It's still in development which means it's totally subject to change and could either not make it, or look totally different when available for testing.

Ectar: It's been a while coming but I hope you can see the work we've been putting in now guys. The weather effects are amazing and can't wait to see them added!

Ectar:   This is just to help gather a rough idea of numbers.  The event is planned as a single day event on Saturday the 17th.   As all the kids these days are using things like iPads and iPhones, I'm bringing with me my trusted iScending which translates from English/Scottish to Swedish for me. 

Ectar: Please note this process has been updated regarding how to appeal against warnings and also how to get older warning points removed.   Warning point appeal/review If you have been warned recently by a Moderator and wish to appeal against the action -  Please follow the instructions as detailed in question 22 of our forum FAQ If you are warned by a Community Manager or Community Coordinator and wish to appeal against the action, - Please send a PM to Mr_Kubrick    If you have picked up warning points before October 2013 and wish to have these removed/reviewed, please contact a senior Moderator or the Lead Moderator Mr_Kubrick who will be able to assist you with this. Please send a PM with the message title "Warning Point Review". Please note that it must be at least 3 months since you picked up your last warning points.  Senior Moderators:
EilaAurora
BigBadVuk
ElTRIC   We cannot guarantee that all of a player's warning points will be removed if they were gained prior to October 2013, each account is reviewed on an individual basis and it depends on the reason for your previous warning points. Sometimes for examples players may be asked to wait a few more months without picking up new warnings.

Ectar: Greetings   Thank you for participating in the 9.0 public test. As you can see we have set up specific categories for new content and updates with this patch.  This time around players will not be able to create their own topics. This is to help keep all the feedback contained and focused in one location and also to avoid having multiple topics on the same thing.    Please note that the historical battles will be the main focus for testing phase 1 and we have a dedicated section for feedback on this which can be found here.    Thanks for your time and we'll see you on the battlefield Commanders!

Ectar: Greetings players!   First of all, thank for you taking part in the testing for update 9.0. Secondly apologies if you're experiencing problems!   To allow easier navigation and orientation of this section, please maintain following rules: Avoid Off-Topic posts and threads. Check if the bug is already reported. If it is, add your report to the existing thread. For bugs regarding graphics or game crashes, add a listing of dxdiag file in spoiler. For map bugs such as visual issues with the environment, or a location where your vehicle is unexpectedly stuck,  add a screen shot of the location so it's easily identifiable. Try to provide as much information as possible about what you were doing in-game when the bug appeared.

Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for general feedback about historical battles and your opinion and views of the game mode overall.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries may be deleted or moved to another section.

Thanks in advance 

Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for your first impressions regarding the new historical battles.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for the things you like about historical battles and why you like them.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for things you don't like about historical battles and suggestions for improvement.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for discussing the balance in the historical battles.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for the scenario Operation "Spring Awakening" Battle at Lake Balaton.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for the scenario Tank battle at Prokhorovka (Kursk)

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for the scenario German offensive "Adennes Breakthrough".

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for any general feedback and your overall thoughts on the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread regarding the performance of the 9.0 test server.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for the new German vehicles added with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

Thanks in advance Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. A, Tier III medium tank Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. D, Tier IV medium tank StuG III Ausf. B, Tier IV tank destroyer

Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for the updated HD models added with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.   *Please note for now that only 3 tanks are ready at this stage of testing. We hope to have the additional tanks added later however as with all public tests the content is subject to change.*

Thanks in advance Т-54 Tiger I M4 Sherman   Phase 2   New improved models and textures added to the following vehicles: M18 Hellcat  M103 Tortoise Maus Panther.   Certain bugs and defects fixed in the updated models of the following tanks:  Tiger I M4 Sherman  Т-54
 

Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for the "turret detachment upon ammo rack" feature added with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for the removal of the confrontation game mode with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

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Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for the maps that have been modified and reworked with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

Thanks in advance   The following maps have had adjustments with update 9.0 Malinovka Serene Coast Steppes Redshire Mountain Pass Pearl River (major changes) Severogorsk (major changes)   Phase 2   Fixed the following maps for better game play balance: “Steppes”, “Severogorsk”.
 

Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for the characteristic changes to the T7 Combat Car and Light Mk. VIC with the 9.0 update.   Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.   Thanks in advance   T7 Combat Car Maximum forward and reverse speed increased from 38.6 to 56 km/h, and from 16 to 20 km/h, respectively. Ammunition capacity changed from 1,100 to 1,350 shells. 12.7mm MG HB M2, 12.7mm MG HB M2 A and 12.7mm T23 heavy machine guns: Rate of fire per shell container increased from 450 to 550 r/m. Gun range increased from 350 to 395 m. Penetration increased from 22 to 27 mm.   Light Mk. VIC Gun range increased from 350 to 395 m. Penetration increased from 25 to 27 mm.

Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for the new awards added for Team Battles with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

Thanks in advance   Fighting Reconnaissance God of War Will-to-Win Spirit Crucial Shot For Tactical Operation

Ectar: This is the specific feedback thread for graphical changes with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

Thanks in advance   New “Graphics” settings window added. An option added to reduce game area resolution while keeping GUI resolution unchanged FOV configuration option added. An option added for setting “Colour filter” intensity. An option added for setting screen refresh rate.   Phase 2   New Non-Premium Garage added. Lighting improved on the following maps: “Malinovka”, “Steppes”, “Abbey”, “Himmelsdorf”, “Mountain Pass”. Textures and models of 150 tanks reworked to match new lighting. “Change Graphics Settings” model dialog box added on initial game client launch.  Synchronization of tracks and driving wheels added. - Option to change full-screen effect added depending on whether Coated Optics are mounted or not.

Ectar: Greetings Commanders!

This is the specific feedback thread for fixes and corrections with the 9.0 update.

Please keep your posts as clear and constructive as possible - irrelevant/off-topic entries will be deleted.

Thanks in advance     Input language indicator added to login screen “Vehicles” tab in “Service Record” window reworked and corrected. “Statistics” tab in “Service Record” window reworked. Requirements for “Steel Wall” award changed. In after-battle statistics, “Potential damage” score replaced with “Damage blocked by armor”. “Voice chat” malfunctions fixed. Visual depiction of “Dispersion indicator” during battle playback fixed. Minor bugs during battle playback fixed. Issue with artillery shells landing out of dispersion circle in Artillery mode fixed. Issue with artillery shells exploding in midair fixed. Issue with game client hanging up on exit fixed. Game client performance on some PC configurations improved. Draw quality of decals* and motion blur effect optimized. Performance issue after enabling track traces fixed. Display of shadows on flora at medium and high settings fixed. Notification and invitation windows when in the Garage fixed. Table displaying tiers of vehicles in queue removed. “Ammunition is empty” message added when pressing F8 after running out of shells. Auto-Aim point selection system changed. -Auto-detect system for graphics settings reworked. Draw quality of large lists of vehicles in “Missions” window optimized. All music re-mastered. Number of complaints per day increased from 5 to 10. Complaint titles changed. “Will-to-Win Spirit” award moved to “Honorary Ranks”. Minor bugs in “Missions” window fixed. Audio interruptions during automatic gun fire fixed. Issues with track traces disappearing and flickering fixed. Occasional issue with shells hitting vehicles without sound effect fixed. Uncontrolled relocation of destroyed vehicles fixed. Issue with spinning wait icon being displayed every minute while in the Garage fixed. Issue with “In Depot” icon displayed after removing permanent Camouflage purchased prior to release of 0.8.11 fixed. Issue with amount of experience displayed in tooltips in respect of researched vehicle or module fixed. In “Vehicles” statistics tab, display of statistics by awards obtained in Team Battles fixed. Issue with occasional delayed awarding or not awarding “Abrams' Medal” fixed. Win percentage rounding fixed. Issue with connection to training room voice chat upon client re-launch fixed. Draw quality issue with tracer outside shell trajectory fixed. Dynamic target (Gunner's) viewpoint added to target points subject to visibility checks from (Commander's above-turret and Gunner's on-gun) viewpoints. Issue with after-battle saving of distance from camera to player's vehicle fixed. High-Explosive shells will not explode when hitting a crew member located outside a vehicle (for open-type SPGs). Performance issue with Tank Company filter by Commander's name fixed.   Phase 2    Mistakes in descriptions of certain medals corrected. Certain game client crashes identified during “Common test 1” fixed. Issue with tanks burning underwater fixed. Garage camera response delay fixed. Certain bugs with rewinding / fast-forwarding during battle playback fixed. Certain malfunctions in updated graphics settings window fixed. Performance drop on “Widepark” map fixed. Issue with possibility to enter into historical battles in a tank of non-historical configuration fixed. Certain tracks display issues affecting updated tank models (gray contours, excessive stretching, etc.) fixed. Issue with improper types of texture being displayed on updated tank models fixed. Volume of tank engine and suspension sounds reconfigured. Volume of shooting and explosion sounds reconfigured. Issues with display of pop-up help messages for historical ammunition fixed. Penetrations indicator performance in after-battle statistics window fixed. Certain graphics issues and new Premium Garage defects fixed. Issue with graphical artifacts appearing when “Motion Blur” is set to low fixed. Synchronization of tracks and driving wheels added. Option to change full-screen effect added depending on whether Coated Optics are mounted or not. Issue with tanks occasionally getting stuck in a battle fixed.