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Overlord
the so called 'broken' spotting system
13.01.2011 14:44:46
Subject: 
Archives\Beta\the so called 'broken' spotting system
Link on message: #363733
Temstar, on 13 January 2011 - 02:24 AM, said: In a lot of the threads people refer to the spotting system as
"broken" or unfair or what have you, I'll like to clear a few
things up.
First thing first: devs never 'broke' the spotting system with any patch, the system's we have now is the same system as from before the warp/American tank patch. The only change since is the recent tier 9 medium tank patch where they made heavy tanks more visible. Before the warp fix long range combat was pretty much impossible and people just changed at each other in the open, so the spotting system was not as important in a fight.
Second thing: there's nothing unfair about spotting, the same spotting system works for both teams so if you don't learn how it works and get spotted when your opponent uses camo properly and stay hidden than you deserve to be shot at. Most people don't know about the three viability ray check and how you have to have both your hull and turret completely hidden behind translucent cover from the rays to be invisible. So they park their tank inside the bush instead of behind it, in which case you have no one to blame but yourself.
Lastly: you can argue that spotting system should work in some other ways such as when you fire you become visible regardless of any other conditions, but the current system is not broken in that it works consistently within its own rules. Yes tanks can show up right in your face, but even that has a good reason: spotting checks are done once every few seconds and cannot be done more often due to server load. If you understand the system then you know if you drive at break neck speed through a forest you run the risk of people showing up in your face due to the distance you cover in between spotting checks. Blaming the system doesn't work just because you don't understand it is not constructive.
Archives\Beta\the so called 'broken' spotting systemLink on message: #363733
Temstar, on 13 January 2011 - 02:24 AM, said: In a lot of the threads people refer to the spotting system as
"broken" or unfair or what have you, I'll like to clear a few
things up.First thing first: devs never 'broke' the spotting system with any patch, the system's we have now is the same system as from before the warp/American tank patch. The only change since is the recent tier 9 medium tank patch where they made heavy tanks more visible. Before the warp fix long range combat was pretty much impossible and people just changed at each other in the open, so the spotting system was not as important in a fight.
Second thing: there's nothing unfair about spotting, the same spotting system works for both teams so if you don't learn how it works and get spotted when your opponent uses camo properly and stay hidden than you deserve to be shot at. Most people don't know about the three viability ray check and how you have to have both your hull and turret completely hidden behind translucent cover from the rays to be invisible. So they park their tank inside the bush instead of behind it, in which case you have no one to blame but yourself.
Lastly: you can argue that spotting system should work in some other ways such as when you fire you become visible regardless of any other conditions, but the current system is not broken in that it works consistently within its own rules. Yes tanks can show up right in your face, but even that has a good reason: spotting checks are done once every few seconds and cannot be done more often due to server load. If you understand the system then you know if you drive at break neck speed through a forest you run the risk of people showing up in your face due to the distance you cover in between spotting checks. Blaming the system doesn't work just because you don't understand it is not constructive.
Overlord: This is mostly correct. The visibility system is working currently
the way it has been designated. Perhaps not the best of ways, but
it is working as intended.
Regardless of the above, it is going to be reworked
Regardless of the above, it is going to be reworked
Overlord
Low-Tier Games and Maps
13.01.2011 14:42:44
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\Low-Tier Games and Maps
Link on message: #363730
Archives\Beta\Questions\Low-Tier Games and MapsLink on message: #363730
Overlord: Tier 1 battles. See match-making chart.
Overlord
Low-Tier Games and Maps
13.01.2011 14:13:42
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\Low-Tier Games and Maps
Link on message: #363658
NOA, on 13 January 2011 - 12:43 AM, said: Well, title says it, I've found that if you play in tiers 1-3,
you'll never come across the newest 6 maps.
This is quite to my annoyance because I particularly enjoy Abbey and Sand River, and I've found a low-tier tank which is particularly enjoyable (the Hotchkiss) to play. There's not a single valid reason I can think of to restrict the lowest tiers to the oldest maps, aside from maybe making the newer maps an aspirational incentive for grinding (but that's just a really, really dumb reason).
So, how come low tiers can't go to the new maps? Is there a reason for this? Could you change it?
Archives\Beta\Questions\Low-Tier Games and MapsLink on message: #363658
NOA, on 13 January 2011 - 12:43 AM, said: Well, title says it, I've found that if you play in tiers 1-3,
you'll never come across the newest 6 maps.This is quite to my annoyance because I particularly enjoy Abbey and Sand River, and I've found a low-tier tank which is particularly enjoyable (the Hotchkiss) to play. There's not a single valid reason I can think of to restrict the lowest tiers to the oldest maps, aside from maybe making the newer maps an aspirational incentive for grinding (but that's just a really, really dumb reason).
So, how come low tiers can't go to the new maps? Is there a reason for this? Could you change it?
Overlord: The number of maps available for sandbox mode has been redcued to 3
- Himmelsdorf, Pagorki, and good old Malinovka.
Overlord
Change of the form of the gun mantel of the KT
13.01.2011 13:25:37
Subject: Archives\Beta\Suggestions\Change of the form of the gun mantel of the KT
Link on message: #363557
Hornet331, on 10 January 2011 - 05:30 PM, said: In short:
This is a suggestion to change the current half-sphere shaped gun mantel of teh KT henschel turret to a form that is more inline how it really looks.
The original suggestion was made in this topic by Otto_matic_Reiffel:
http://forum.worldof...post__p__355444
and I provided an alternative form:
As you can see this form eould provide way better slopes when attacked fron the front and would offer better protection, even with only 100mm of armor.
Archives\Beta\Suggestions\Change of the form of the gun mantel of the KTLink on message: #363557
Hornet331, on 10 January 2011 - 05:30 PM, said: In short:This is a suggestion to change the current half-sphere shaped gun mantel of teh KT henschel turret to a form that is more inline how it really looks.
The original suggestion was made in this topic by Otto_matic_Reiffel:
http://forum.worldof...post__p__355444
and I provided an alternative form:
As you can see this form eould provide way better slopes when attacked fron the front and would offer better protection, even with only 100mm of armor.
Overlord: The suggested change is historically accurate, but will actually
make the mantlet more vulnerable and easier to be penetrated.
Mantlet of this shape has been tested at early stages.
It's not as good as it may seem.
It's not as good as it may seem.
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
13.01.2011 12:59:24
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
Link on message: #363489
grdja, on 12 January 2011 - 10:12 PM, said: I know this isn't the topic about it but sorry. About Panther 2.
Will any buffs to it be separate from decreasing its incorrect
size? (Its too big in game, Devs acknowledge it on Russian forum)
Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion ThreadLink on message: #363489
grdja, on 12 January 2011 - 10:12 PM, said: I know this isn't the topic about it but sorry. About Panther 2.
Will any buffs to it be separate from decreasing its incorrect
size? (Its too big in game, Devs acknowledge it on Russian forum)Overlord: We didn't acknowledge that on Russian forum, but confirmed that the
model and the size will be checked.
Yes, these buffs are not related to the size of the vehicle.
Yes, these buffs are not related to the size of the vehicle.
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussion
13.01.2011 01:01:12
Subject: Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Junior Division\WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussion
Link on message: #362606
Bigmano, on 12 January 2011 - 11:36 PM, said: Here comes my official THANK YOU to LiannaSilverwind!
Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Junior Division\WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussionLink on message: #362606
Bigmano, on 12 January 2011 - 11:36 PM, said: Here comes my official THANK YOU to LiannaSilverwind!LiannaSilverwind: I'm glad if I was able to help! 
Tanitha
InsomniaX Clan
12.01.2011 22:25:53
Subject: Archives\Junkyard\InsomniaX Clan
Link on message: #362326
Archives\Junkyard\InsomniaX ClanLink on message: #362326
Tanitha: InsomniaX Clan is Merging with 1st Armored Division. Link
If you wish to join me there, send me a pm, thanks.
If you wish to join me there, send me a pm, thanks.
Overlord
German Crew Ranks
12.01.2011 21:50:08
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\German Crew Ranks
Link on message: #362260
Blizzard36, on 12 January 2011 - 09:47 PM, said: They're the same at 75% efficiency too, just recruited some for my
PzIII.
Archives\Beta\Questions\German Crew RanksLink on message: #362260
Blizzard36, on 12 January 2011 - 09:47 PM, said: They're the same at 75% efficiency too, just recruited some for my
PzIII.Overlord: Confirmed. That's a bug.
Overlord
Account question
12.01.2011 21:49:17
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\Account question
Link on message: #362258
Cmdr_Keen, on 12 January 2011 - 09:24 PM, said: Thx for approving the topic by the way ... 
.
With my second question I wanted to know: If I change my nickname, can other WoT-players somehow see the former nickname when looking at someones profile?
Archives\Beta\Questions\Account questionLink on message: #362258
Cmdr_Keen, on 12 January 2011 - 09:24 PM, said: Thx for approving the topic by the way ... .With my second question I wanted to know: If I change my nickname, can other WoT-players somehow see the former nickname when looking at someones profile?
Overlord: Nickname change won't be reflected in friends list, so those who
have added you as friend will be able to see your old name linked
to your current profile with new name.
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 21:45:34
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
Link on message: #362245
FrostDX, on 12 January 2011 - 07:45 PM, said: Truth to be told - Panther II is awful tank (and I really like
German tanks in general, i play only with them), and it is no
surprise that you lose credit with him... Panther I and II are my
favorite enemies 
while I hate when i stumble at
T54 
It's just a bad tank, and I think it should be even more expencive - so people will just stop playing with Panther II...
Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion ThreadLink on message: #362245
FrostDX, on 12 January 2011 - 07:45 PM, said: Truth to be told - Panther II is awful tank (and I really like
German tanks in general, i play only with them), and it is no
surprise that you lose credit with him... Panther I and II are my
favorite enemies while I hate when i stumble at
T54 It's just a bad tank, and I think it should be even more expencive - so people will just stop playing with Panther II...
Overlord: Looks like exaggeration, although Panther II is likley get some
buff in the upcoming update. To decide what buff exactly we need to
assess stat data gathered.
Tanitha
Gold for XP reset
12.01.2011 19:30:14
Subject: Archives\Junkyard\Gold for XP reset
Link on message: #361960
Archives\Junkyard\Gold for XP resetLink on message: #361960
Tanitha: Repecs on other MMO's are usually done and available when selecting
one path prohibits you from taking another.
That is not the case with WOT, if you grind a T10 Russian IS7 and you don't like it because it bounces too many shells and its too quick, You are free to ALSO play and tech another tree such as TD's or mediums or Arty, German or USA. Nothing you unlock prohibits other things from being unlocked. So no "need" at all for a re-tech to access other sections.
Any form of a retech after release will be highly abused. You could for example grab a decent earning premium tank on release, grind out the 718k exp to unlock the IS7. Then press the "retech" button.
http://forum.worldof...pdated-us-tree/
Also there is a retech feature in game that you can use.
Any exp in a elite tank can be reteched by paying gold.
The price is 1 gold per 25 exp.
So in the example above reteching 718k of exp would cost 28720 gold. (Its expensive.)
28720 gold at a rate of 250-1$ = $115
WoT is a pay per use micro transactions, one of the main things available to buy with gold, is EXP transfers.
There is no way IMO that they would jeopardize one of their main sources of income.
Basically you are looking for a way to transfer EXP to Free exp cheaper than 25exp per 1 gold.
Obviously that wouldn't be profitable for wot.
This is also a topic that has been within the forums for months. IE selectable softwipes after release.
It has been discussed to death, and it always comes back to it not being viable financially.
If you wish to continue the discussion please look up one of the many existing threads.
I need to lock this duplicate thread..
That is not the case with WOT, if you grind a T10 Russian IS7 and you don't like it because it bounces too many shells and its too quick, You are free to ALSO play and tech another tree such as TD's or mediums or Arty, German or USA. Nothing you unlock prohibits other things from being unlocked. So no "need" at all for a re-tech to access other sections.
Any form of a retech after release will be highly abused. You could for example grab a decent earning premium tank on release, grind out the 718k exp to unlock the IS7. Then press the "retech" button.
http://forum.worldof...pdated-us-tree/
Also there is a retech feature in game that you can use.
Any exp in a elite tank can be reteched by paying gold.
The price is 1 gold per 25 exp.
So in the example above reteching 718k of exp would cost 28720 gold. (Its expensive.)
28720 gold at a rate of 250-1$ = $115
WoT is a pay per use micro transactions, one of the main things available to buy with gold, is EXP transfers.
There is no way IMO that they would jeopardize one of their main sources of income.
Basically you are looking for a way to transfer EXP to Free exp cheaper than 25exp per 1 gold.
Obviously that wouldn't be profitable for wot.
This is also a topic that has been within the forums for months. IE selectable softwipes after release.
It has been discussed to death, and it always comes back to it not being viable financially.
If you wish to continue the discussion please look up one of the many existing threads.
I need to lock this duplicate thread..
Overlord
Feedback on Server Stress Testing, January 12-15
12.01.2011 17:50:53
Subject: Archives\Beta\Feedback on Server Stress Testing, January 12-15
Link on message: #361779
strata89, on 12 January 2011 - 05:40 PM, said: Great timing, we have finally anounced first round of absolute
league play-off and we can expect server problems during battles...
jackal40, on 12 January 2011 - 05:42 PM, said: Well, that should help you beta test the servers and the league at
the same time. Can't think of a better way to provide the devs with
server performance information that to have a whole lot of folks
trying to play at the same time.
Archives\Beta\Feedback on Server Stress Testing, January 12-15Link on message: #361779
strata89, on 12 January 2011 - 05:40 PM, said: Great timing, we have finally anounced first round of absolute
league play-off and we can expect server problems during battles...
Overlord: Are you having any issues currently? Or just complaining in
advance?
jackal40, on 12 January 2011 - 05:42 PM, said: Well, that should help you beta test the servers and the league at
the same time. Can't think of a better way to provide the devs with
server performance information that to have a whole lot of folks
trying to play at the same time.Overlord:
Overlord
Panther II
12.01.2011 17:44:28
Subject: In-Game Vehicles\German Vehicles\Medium Tanks\Panther II
Link on message: #361769
KevSt, on 08 January 2011 - 08:14 AM, said: I've just found a topic on a Russian community forums, which I
believe describes some Panther II model size mismatch. And here it is. Looks like
Panther II must actually be a little smaller than Panther, but as
for now it's even bigger than Tiger II 
In-Game Vehicles\German Vehicles\Medium Tanks\Panther IILink on message: #361769
KevSt, on 08 January 2011 - 08:14 AM, said: I've just found a topic on a Russian community forums, which I
believe describes some Panther II model size mismatch. And here it is. Looks like
Panther II must actually be a little smaller than Panther, but as
for now it's even bigger than Tiger II Overlord: Yes, this is true. Our guys are checking Panther II's model at the
moment.
Overlord
Feedback on Server Stress Testing, January 12-15
12.01.2011 17:29:16
Subject: Archives\Beta\Feedback on Server Stress Testing, January 12-15
Link on message: #361727
Archives\Beta\Feedback on Server Stress Testing, January 12-15Link on message: #361727
Overlord: Issues and feedback on server stress testing are welcome here.
Before posting here read the announcement.
UPD January 13
To gather more data server stress testing stage will be extended till January 15.
Before posting here read the announcement.
UPD January 13
To gather more data server stress testing stage will be extended till January 15.
Overlord
[FINISHED] Server Stress Testing, January 12-15
12.01.2011 17:29:01
Subject: Archives\Beta\[FINISHED] Server Stress Testing, January 12-15
Link on message: #361725
Archives\Beta\[FINISHED] Server Stress Testing, January 12-15Link on message: #361725
Overlord: Dear players,
There is an urgent need to perform stress testing for US cluster before actual server split up. We have modified some server and game engine parameters related to net data transfer earlier today. Moreover a few more adjustments are going to be made during the upcoming server restart on January 13.
Possible issues:
- general instability of the game and data transfer
- multiple server restarts on January 13
Please, leave your comments and report server-related problems to the following topic.
Thanks for understanding and feedback.
There is an urgent need to perform stress testing for US cluster before actual server split up. We have modified some server and game engine parameters related to net data transfer earlier today. Moreover a few more adjustments are going to be made during the upcoming server restart on January 13.
Possible issues:
- general instability of the game and data transfer
- multiple server restarts on January 13
Please, leave your comments and report server-related problems to the following topic.
Thanks for understanding and feedback.
Overlord
How does HE damage actually work?
12.01.2011 16:27:01
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\How does HE damage actually work?
Link on message: #361597
captking, on 12 January 2011 - 04:19 PM, said: I ask, because the Priest has a damage from 308-513 i rarely ever
see those values. i am getting on avg 150 which
makes the damage displayed in the hanger misleading.
Now when i spend Gold on the Prem Shell, it will go right through and i will get a 200-250 damage.
This just re-enforces
that who ever has the biggest wallet will win. Free to Play, Pay to
Win. This business model will make money short term, but will
ultimately fail long term. MMOs make money because expectations are
set and people know going in what to expect. While the $$$ will
give you an edge.
I'm not a fan of misleading
customers, its about setting expectations and right now all i see
are numbers that mean very little. I have higher expectations
because of the numbers in the hanger.
Archives\Beta\Questions\How does HE damage actually work?Link on message: #361597
captking, on 12 January 2011 - 04:19 PM, said: I ask, because the Priest has a damage from 308-513 i rarely ever
see those values. i am getting on avg 150 which
makes the damage displayed in the hanger misleading. Now when i spend Gold on the Prem Shell, it will go right through and i will get a 200-250 damage.
This just re-enforces
that who ever has the biggest wallet will win. Free to Play, Pay to
Win. This business model will make money short term, but will
ultimately fail long term. MMOs make money because expectations are
set and people know going in what to expect. While the $$$ will
give you an edge. I'm not a fan of misleading
customers, its about setting expectations and right now all i see
are numbers that mean very little. I have higher expectations
because of the numbers in the hanger.Overlord: Using HE shells Priest has only 40-64mm penetration. These shells
can deal full damage according to their specs (+/-25% spread) only
if there is actual penetration. If the shell doesn't penetrate the
armor (which is very likely) it can inflict UP TO 50% of its damage
(+/-25 spread).
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 15:58:28
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
Link on message: #361523
ShadowStalker887, on 12 January 2011 - 03:53 PM, said: After release will we still have to have premium to be in a
platoon?
Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion ThreadLink on message: #361523
ShadowStalker887, on 12 January 2011 - 03:53 PM, said: After release will we still have to have premium to be in a
platoon?Overlord: To start a platoon or a company, not to participate in them.
Overlord
New Game Modes - Assault and Domination
12.01.2011 14:31:53
Subject: Archives\Beta\Suggestions\New Game Modes - Assault and Domination
Link on message: #361336
sindroms, on 12 January 2011 - 01:51 PM, said: I'd rather see a Deathmatch map, where you respawn in your base...
A timer of 5 minutes and pure mindless fun.
Archives\Beta\Suggestions\New Game Modes - Assault and DominationLink on message: #361336
sindroms, on 12 January 2011 - 01:51 PM, said: I'd rather see a Deathmatch map, where you respawn in your base...
A timer of 5 minutes and pure mindless fun.Overlord: The modes listed above exist only on paper currently. We have some
ideas to implement battle mode with respawns, so-called respawn
from garage, when player can use tanks he has at his disposal at
the moment with certain restrictions of course. However these are
only ideas, still a long way to realize them.
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Absolute Division) - discussion
12.01.2011 14:31:41
Subject: Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Absolute Division\WoT Battle League (Absolute Division) - discussion
Link on message: #361335
Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Absolute Division\WoT Battle League (Absolute Division) - discussionLink on message: #361335
LiannaSilverwind: News update: we should get league news update very soon ™, with
utmost probability today. Thank you for your patience.
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussion
12.01.2011 14:31:04
Subject: Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Junior Division\WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussion
Link on message: #361333
Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Junior Division\WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussionLink on message: #361333
LiannaSilverwind: News update: we should get league news update very soon ™, with
utmost probability today. Thank you for your patience.
Overlord
Account question
12.01.2011 14:28:00
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\Account question
Link on message: #361320
ST61, on 12 January 2011 - 01:18 PM, said: What about after-split moment? If someone want to have two clients
and two accounts - NA an EU, can they be registered on this same
e-mail?
Archives\Beta\Questions\Account questionLink on message: #361320
ST61, on 12 January 2011 - 01:18 PM, said: What about after-split moment? If someone want to have two clients
and two accounts - NA an EU, can they be registered on this same
e-mail?Overlord: The whole procedure will be explained in details soon. After
release it will be possible to have 2 accounts registered (1 NA and
1 EU) on the same email.
Follow the updates please.
Follow the updates please.
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 14:15:39
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
Link on message: #361303
cover_man, on 12 January 2011 - 01:44 PM, said: Overlord, some of us still want to try diferent tanks/trees, when
+/- hard wipe with full relese will be ? End of february ?
Beggining ? This is important also for a month premium account
users.
Can we expect some pacth before full ?
Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion ThreadLink on message: #361303
cover_man, on 12 January 2011 - 01:44 PM, said: Overlord, some of us still want to try diferent tanks/trees, when
+/- hard wipe with full relese will be ? End of february ?
Beggining ? This is important also for a month premium account
users.Can we expect some pacth before full ?
Overlord: Currently looks like end of February.
I think at least 1-2 patches.
I think at least 1-2 patches.
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 14:14:30
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
Link on message: #361301
Raptor, on 12 January 2011 - 01:43 PM, said: When you say everybody you mean all players from all servers right?
Not just Europeans and Russians as was stated before?
So after clan wars release there will be Europeans, Russians and guys from North America fighting (and spanking ) together in one single common
global map right? Thx from advance for answer.
Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion ThreadLink on message: #361301
Raptor, on 12 January 2011 - 01:43 PM, said: When you say everybody you mean all players from all servers right?
Not just Europeans and Russians as was stated before?So after clan wars release there will be Europeans, Russians and guys from North America fighting (and spanking
) together in one single common
global map right? Thx from advance for answer.Overlord: Yes, all 3 main clusters, including US one, will be fighting on one
global map after clan wars release.
Some other regional server groups might be launched as well (South Korea, Africa etc), but these are for future.
Some other regional server groups might be launched as well (South Korea, Africa etc), but these are for future.
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussion
12.01.2011 13:54:02
Subject: Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Junior Division\WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussion
Link on message: #361271
Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Junior Division\WoT Battle League (Junior Division) - discussionLink on message: #361271
LiannaSilverwind: I will inform Overlord about current situation and hopefully bring
some news upon the topic.
Until we get some new information, please remain as calm and patient as we can. Developers bashing will not help anything, will not get us any help and is strictly forbidden by forum rules.
I'm Champions league player myself, therefore I know the feelings very well.
Thank you very much!
Lia
Until we get some new information, please remain as calm and patient as we can. Developers bashing will not help anything, will not get us any help and is strictly forbidden by forum rules.
I'm Champions league player myself, therefore I know the feelings very well.
Thank you very much!
Lia
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Absolute Division) - discussion
12.01.2011 13:53:35
Subject: Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Absolute Division\WoT Battle League (Absolute Division) - discussion
Link on message: #361270
Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Absolute Division\WoT Battle League (Absolute Division) - discussionLink on message: #361270
LiannaSilverwind: I will inform Overlord about current situation and hopefully bring
some news upon the topic.
Until we get some new information, please remain as calm and patient as we can. Developers bashing will not help anything, will not get us any help and is strictly forbidden by forum rules.
I'm Champions league player myself, therefore I know the feelings very well.
Thank you very much!
Lia
Until we get some new information, please remain as calm and patient as we can. Developers bashing will not help anything, will not get us any help and is strictly forbidden by forum rules.
I'm Champions league player myself, therefore I know the feelings very well.
Thank you very much!
Lia
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 13:29:27
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
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Gorzki, on 12 January 2011 - 01:04 PM, said: This one is important to me:
Victor Kislyi told us personally that they are going to wait some time to European guys to level up to the russian beta players and then merge the servers (bad idea imho).
Of course it was a long time ago and many things changed in between.
So about clan wars map:
1. Are there going to be 3 different clan wars maps (on russian, american and european servers) so players from russian and europeans servers will never fight against each other?
2. If 1 is true, will each server have it's own whole world or the clan wars map on american server will have only Americas, European servers will have only Europe (+ north africa, caucasus and middle east) and russian will have asia?
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Gorzki, on 12 January 2011 - 01:04 PM, said: This one is important to me:Victor Kislyi told us personally that they are going to wait some time to European guys to level up to the russian beta players and then merge the servers (bad idea imho).
Of course it was a long time ago and many things changed in between.
So about clan wars map:
1. Are there going to be 3 different clan wars maps (on russian, american and european servers) so players from russian and europeans servers will never fight against each other?
2. If 1 is true, will each server have it's own whole world or the clan wars map on american server will have only Americas, European servers will have only Europe (+ north africa, caucasus and middle east) and russian will have asia?
Overlord: 1. At beta stage there will be 3 separate global maps for clan
wars. After clan wars release everybody will fight for one single
global map with all existing territories.
So, you will be given an opportunity to spank some Russian as... Sorry
2. At clan wars release there will be one world map. In beta everybody will start with only Europe map available.
So, you will be given an opportunity to spank some Russian as... Sorry
2. At clan wars release there will be one world map. In beta everybody will start with only Europe map available.
Overlord
German Crew Ranks
12.01.2011 13:14:16
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\German Crew Ranks
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Detseggus, on 11 January 2011 - 09:52 PM, said: Dear devs.
The german crew ranks are all the same rank when recruited at 50% competency. Compared to the Russian and American crews, the tank commander, gunner+driver and loader+radioman have different ranks.
Will this minor detail be ironed out or is it already as intended? Thank you for your time.
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Detseggus, on 11 January 2011 - 09:52 PM, said: Dear devs.The german crew ranks are all the same rank when recruited at 50% competency. Compared to the Russian and American crews, the tank commander, gunner+driver and loader+radioman have different ranks.
Will this minor detail be ironed out or is it already as intended? Thank you for your time.
Overlord: Indeed. Looks like some kind of bug from our side. Commander's rank
should be higher.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Overlord
How does HE damage actually work?
12.01.2011 13:13:40
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\How does HE damage actually work?
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Azmodanrom, on 12 January 2011 - 11:08 AM, said: i think there are two parallel discussions here.
the topic and overlord answers (i guess) are mostly about HE fired directly - by tanks or TDs. not artillery.
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Azmodanrom, on 12 January 2011 - 11:08 AM, said: i think there are two parallel discussions here.the topic and overlord answers (i guess) are mostly about HE fired directly - by tanks or TDs. not artillery.
Overlord: HE shells mechanics is the same for all vehciles - SPGs, tanks and
TDs.
Slopes and 25% spread is to be taken into account as well.
Slopes and 25% spread is to be taken into account as well.
Overlord
Match-Making System v.0.6.2.7
12.01.2011 13:10:44
Subject: Archives\Beta\Match-Making System v.0.6.2.7
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wordsmith, on 11 January 2011 - 12:02 PM, said: As I said before, problem is in tier distribution. Games now are
like this:
While it should be like this:
To make matches fight same tiers only is not solution, while maybe totally mirror balanced such matches would not be fun for sure. The beauty of WoT is in diversity of tanks, big variety of combinations. If this would be limited to tier battles only, then this beauty will disappear.
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wordsmith, on 11 January 2011 - 12:02 PM, said: As I said before, problem is in tier distribution. Games now are
like this:While it should be like this:
To make matches fight same tiers only is not solution, while maybe totally mirror balanced such matches would not be fun for sure. The beauty of WoT is in diversity of tanks, big variety of combinations. If this would be limited to tier battles only, then this beauty will disappear.
Overlord: The above depends on tier ratio in waiting queue and it can go
either way. So both picures can reflect actual battle balance.
Overlord
When/will party/platoon chat/friend chat be available?
12.01.2011 13:07:11
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\When/will party/platoon chat/friend chat be available?
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Condemned, on 11 January 2011 - 10:48 PM, said: Its a really annoying part of this game the absence of a proper
chat system, all people just spam the main channel when in battle
mode, this is fine if its a tank company game but if its a regular
random game its really annoying.
Its not like you have any choice anyway, this often lead to people talking about comp random stuff and also to particular players whom they play with comp un-regarded to the gameplay and thats fine, I mean some social interaction is great but it should be in a private chat, for them and for rest.
This is a must have function in all mmos and its really lacking in WoT and it seems like a rather easy function to add.
So my question to the dev team is when will it be added?
/platoonchat /pc
/friend /f
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Condemned, on 11 January 2011 - 10:48 PM, said: Its a really annoying part of this game the absence of a proper
chat system, all people just spam the main channel when in battle
mode, this is fine if its a tank company game but if its a regular
random game its really annoying.Its not like you have any choice anyway, this often lead to people talking about comp random stuff and also to particular players whom they play with comp un-regarded to the gameplay and thats fine, I mean some social interaction is great but it should be in a private chat, for them and for rest.
This is a must have function in all mmos and its really lacking in WoT and it seems like a rather easy function to add.
So my question to the dev team is when will it be added?
/platoonchat /pc
/friend /f
Overlord: If you mean one/several more text chat(s), than - no. We do believe
that text chats are deleted species. We are going to focus on voice
chats.
Overlord
Account question
12.01.2011 13:05:16
Subject: Archives\Beta\Questions\Account question
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Cmdr_Keen, on 11 January 2011 - 11:40 PM, said: At the moment you can only have one WoT-account per
e-mail-adress.
Are there any plans to change that in the future?
Would like to have another account but lag another e-mail-adress / don´t wanna have another one.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Oh and one more question concerning nickname changes. When I change my nickname ... can it be somewhere tracked / looked up?
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Cmdr_Keen, on 11 January 2011 - 11:40 PM, said: At the moment you can only have one WoT-account per
e-mail-adress.Are there any plans to change that in the future?
Would like to have another account but lag another e-mail-adress / don´t wanna have another one.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Oh and one more question concerning nickname changes. When I change my nickname ... can it be somewhere tracked / looked up?
Overlord: At the moment registration goes per e-mail, we don't plan to change
it in the near future.
Could you specify the second question?
Could you specify the second question?
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 13:02:59
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
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Sleazy, on 12 January 2011 - 12:28 PM, said: quick question since u are roaming this thread atm, Overlord. are
there any plans in the future to choose the map or at least let
players know in advance which one would be the next map to come ?
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Sleazy, on 12 January 2011 - 12:28 PM, said: quick question since u are roaming this thread atm, Overlord. are
there any plans in the future to choose the map or at least let
players know in advance which one would be the next map to come ?Overlord: At this stage it is not planned. Perhaps some time in future.
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 12:04:06
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
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Starscr3am, on 12 January 2011 - 03:43 AM, said: Quick question.
Is there gonna be a merge with RU servers?
What i mean is, when the game will be launched, players will start playing T1 and they're gonna see those russians in they're awesome shining high tier tanks.
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Starscr3am, on 12 January 2011 - 03:43 AM, said: Quick question.Is there gonna be a merge with RU servers?
What i mean is, when the game will be launched, players will start playing T1 and they're gonna see those russians in they're awesome shining high tier tanks.
Overlord: No such merge is planned. Ru server is a separate one, it will have
its own clan wars beta as well.
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
12.01.2011 12:02:18
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
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Equium, on 12 January 2011 - 01:34 AM, said: Quick question though, will the revised USA tree be made available
on the live release? If not how will it be dealt with if the tree
is adjusted post release?
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Equium, on 12 January 2011 - 01:34 AM, said: Quick question though, will the revised USA tree be made available
on the live release? If not how will it be dealt with if the tree
is adjusted post release?Overlord: Most likely it won't, since the exact changes are under
consideration at the moment. Supposedly T34 and T30 will be
substituted as main US heavies.
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Champions Division) - discussion
12.01.2011 08:21:05
Subject: Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Champions Division\WoT Battle League (Champions Division) - discussion
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halfik, on 12 January 2011 - 02:54 AM, said: anyway,imho RT will have to fight one of pirates teams, becouse in
other case one of the semi-finals would be Pirates "HM" vs Pirates
"FD" - so we will get free finals - as a clan. with out any fight
for it.
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halfik, on 12 January 2011 - 02:54 AM, said: anyway,imho RT will have to fight one of pirates teams, becouse in
other case one of the semi-finals would be Pirates "HM" vs Pirates
"FD" - so we will get free finals - as a clan. with out any fight
for it.LiannaSilverwind: In case there would be Pirates vs A and Pirates vs B in
semi-finals, it is possible that both Pirates team will end in
finals by winning semi-finals, making one clan taking 2 top places
at once, [irony]that obviously proves dirty corruption, devs
stalking, hacking, pacts with Forbidden powers and
God-knows-what-else[/irony]! If two Pirates go into finale, it is
free decision for Pirates who will win the league, that is possible
even worse thing than free semi-finale, not speaking about being
anti-climatic.
I'm curious about coordinator's decision now.
I'm curious about coordinator's decision now.
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Champions Division) - discussion
12.01.2011 02:45:04
Subject: Contests & Competitions\Championships & Competitions\Championships Archive\Battle League\Champions Division\WoT Battle League (Champions Division) - discussion
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halfik, on 12 January 2011 - 02:40 AM, said: gz for wining your 1/4 game 
anyway Lianna, wana play semi finals against "Henry Morgan" ? It would be a nice match imho.
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halfik, on 12 January 2011 - 02:40 AM, said: gz for wining your 1/4 game anyway Lianna, wana play semi finals against "Henry Morgan" ?
It would be a nice match imho.LiannaSilverwind: Thank you Halfik! Congratulations to your teams from Red Tide as
well!
We'd be happy to meet Henry Morgan in finals for truly lasting epic confrontation worthy of Champions League, not semifinals!
We'd be happy to meet Henry Morgan in finals for truly lasting epic confrontation worthy of Champions League, not semifinals!
LiannaSilverwind
WoT Battle League (Champions Division) - discussion
12.01.2011 02:30:45
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LiannaSilverwind: Question to Gustav:
Four teams remain now.
Is 3rd and 4th place shared like it was in tournament or will there be match for those teams who will not win in 1/2?
Ie. Semifinals: A vs B (B loses), C vs D (D loses), A and C fight for 1st and 2nd place. Do B and D get 3rd place together or do they fight another fight for 4th place?
Four teams remain now.
Is 3rd and 4th place shared like it was in tournament or will there be match for those teams who will not win in 1/2?
Ie. Semifinals: A vs B (B loses), C vs D (D loses), A and C fight for 1st and 2nd place. Do B and D get 3rd place together or do they fight another fight for 4th place?
Overlord
Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
11.01.2011 23:53:58
Subject: Archives\Beta\Official Hard/Soft Wipe Discussion Thread
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cipher12, on 11 January 2011 - 11:06 PM, said: Question are soft wipes very difficult to perform?
Im a little disapointed that theres non planned anymore but at the same time I can understand if the devs don't want to carry one out if it would just be lots of hard unnecessary work for them that could be spent else where.
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cipher12, on 11 January 2011 - 11:06 PM, said: Question are soft wipes very difficult to perform?Im a little disapointed that theres non planned anymore but at the same time I can understand if the devs don't want to carry one out if it would just be lots of hard unnecessary work for them that could be spent else where.
Overlord: Yes, they are. Unfortunately. Otherwise we would perform one right
away just to give players an opportunity to reallocate their
experience and reinvest credits/gold. Without any technical
necessity from our site.
Overlord
Fixes needed before launch
11.01.2011 22:53:02
Subject: Archives\Beta\Fixes needed before launch
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chemicalade, on 11 January 2011 - 06:44 PM, said: If it's anything like Order of War, it will promise much but offer
very little.
Dated game engine, and derivative gameplay. At least you would hope the AI would be improved by the human involvement...
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chemicalade, on 11 January 2011 - 06:44 PM, said: If it's anything like Order of War, it will promise much but offer
very little.Dated game engine, and derivative gameplay. At least you would hope the AI would be improved by the human involvement...
Overlord: The latter depends on you.
Overlord
Fixes needed before launch
11.01.2011 22:51:43
Subject: Archives\Beta\Fixes needed before launch
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BoudahXL, on 11 January 2011 - 05:45 PM, said: Having a large beta like you did is good, you probably received
tons of bug reports and server load tests must be good. But I'm
pretty sure high maintenance cost is associated. That said I'm
kinda skeptic that the game is polished enough to warrant a full
paying release. I believe you should go back to beta and reduce
access in order to reduce cost and come up with a very good game,
because at the moment the only thing I can see is potential.
...
I admire the game for what it is, and the theme used here, the simplicity and the illusion of driving something, but going the next step with the game in its current step is just fooling yourself and maybe some consumers along the way. At any rate I hope whether you agree with my point of view or not you can see it, i wish you good luck, and maybe just maybe reconsider some of those points.
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BoudahXL, on 11 January 2011 - 05:45 PM, said: Having a large beta like you did is good, you probably received
tons of bug reports and server load tests must be good. But I'm
pretty sure high maintenance cost is associated. That said I'm
kinda skeptic that the game is polished enough to warrant a full
paying release. I believe you should go back to beta and reduce
access in order to reduce cost and come up with a very good game,
because at the moment the only thing I can see is potential....
I admire the game for what it is, and the theme used here, the simplicity and the illusion of driving something, but going the next step with the game in its current step is just fooling yourself and maybe some consumers along the way. At any rate I hope whether you agree with my point of view or not you can see it, i wish you good luck, and maybe just maybe reconsider some of those points.
Overlord: Most of the mentioned above is being or will be addressed in the
near future. Wouldn't like to enter into a debate here and pick
each point to pieces. However some of the fixes/improvements will
be made post release.
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