Developers posts on forum

Ectar:   You've asked a loaded and closed question there with 2 possible answers. It's more of an assumption than a question really as you've already made your mind up based on the 2 options you ask me to choose between. Now if you'd said:  

Ectar:   That's a perfectly fine question without loading it full of sarcasm and presumptions and more likely to get a response from me or other members of the Community Team.  "Speak to others as you'd like to be spoken to" Is a saying I've always been fond of. When you're asking for help and at the same time loading a question with attitude, it can put people off answering/acknowledging you.   Now, regarding the answer to your question without using one of your options.     As things go right now, we're publishing far too many articles on a daily/weekly basis and we're looking at how we can streamline announcements. There is many things that are published on the portal that don't really need to be published all the time. The Weekly missions are available for all players to see via the in-game client on the mission tab when they are active. Unlike a weekend special where you may be disheartened to see a tank you just bought later announced on discount, the missions are additional stuff that shouldn't require to you buy anything or necessarily change your gaming habits. They shouldn't be taken as the sole reason to play the game and they shouldn't be at a level where players feel they must complete them that week or it's the end of the world for them.   Basically, knowing about a mission a day before it's active or 5 mins before it's active shouldn't be treated like it's massive inconvenience as the majority of missions require you to just play normally.  It's not like having a day to prep will change how you approach the mission as you have all week to do it.    

Ectar:     We listen a lot to the community, there is many different voices however which is something many people forget. Even if every player in our forums was in agreement on the topics that still doesn't represent the majority of our players. Using official forums as the only source for feedback when developing a game is not a very good idea.   Opinions and voices are always considered, but they will never be the sole input.

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Ectar:   You don't need to request permission from us before hand.  The issue is when youtube thinks you're making the videos without permission and approaches you, as the channel owner for proof of permission.  youtube doesn't check with all the various games companies and publishers out there for every game on the market.  

Ectar:   You don't need to copy the details of the e-mail.   You just need to tell us the e-mail address that is linked to your youtube channel. That's all, we just need the e-mail address.   The original post has been updated to reflect this.

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Ectar:     Have you tried downloading it from the linked portal page?

Ectar: Still trying to learn all the angles in this map and common engagement areas.  The town is tempting but there isn't a lot of hard cover.

Ectar: Hands up who all thought the headlight on the AMX 50 100 was a pigeon,seagull or mini snowman?

Ectar:     As I said in another thread about missions. They're supposed to give players a goal and be a challenge.  We drop it to 3 kills and then it's a much easier task and something people pick up through just playing a game. It wasn't too long ago people wanted something that was a challenge.  You can't have it both ways, either it's a challenge with a decent reward, or it's a piece of cake and the reward isn't much. 

Ectar: Groundhog Day is a nice one, I can see that generating a lot of income over the month.   No Pain, No Gain looks like it would come easily with Groundhog Day   Everything for the Team! is a nice bonus to the team battle players.  All in all a nice little extra boost for playing normally through the month.

Ectar:   Top of the tree for the E 50M is until the 15th then there is a new tank which will be revealed closer to the time.

Ectar:   YES! Now I can tell everyone I'll be buying an E HALFHUNDREDRAMMWAGEN M  Been waiting on this for a while.  Good luck to everyone else picking up one of these three!

Ectar: As an individual, we can't increase the mailbox size for Bowser_nl  - After discussing this within the Community Team however we've decided to increase the mailbox size for ALL beta users from 50 to 100.   Have fun folks. :)

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Ectar:   As stated on our website: The soundtrack can be downloaded free of charge from our dedicated portal page. You can also download it for free (subject to any minimum fees) here:   We are not responsible for charges you may have to pay via Googleplay or Itunes but you can download them via the linked portal page totally free.

Ectar:   Thanks for the feedback about the packages. We'll see what we can do for future offers

Ectar:     There is no need to send a new message. I'm working through all the requests when I can. I kinda have a lot to go through. 

Ectar:   Ok I would say to that, please don't share forum accounts. The last excuse we're ever going to accept is "It wasn't me on my account it was my friend".  It also makes verifying the account owner a bit more difficult and we don't want 1 person to contact us asking for 6 different accounts to be reviewed.

Ectar:   It would be much easier and less complicated for someone just to create an alt account. All they need is an e-mail address.  I can't really comment on the forums regarding actions taken by the support team. That would need to be something discussed between the affected account owner and our support team.

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Ectar:   "Read only" players should still have access to their PMs. Banned players can contact a Community Manager & Mr_Kubrick via an alt account.    Please understand however that every account is looked at on an individual basis. Some people have been warned more than enough time and others just don't care for our rules and will never respect the mods or Community Team members.  If players want to come back and post on their mains accounts I would ask that they give serious thought to it.  I wish I could be more exact with my words here but that wouldn't be right, basically we're not going to put up with their "nonsense" if they come back and start acting the same was as before.

Ectar: From a thread in the general discussion we can see that some players feel the "Spotting Means Victory" mission could be difficult to complete over the weekend.  Sadly it's not possible to change the requirements however if were to do this mission again in the future, it's likely the required amount of  "In Spot We Trust" missions could be reduced.  Our intention was to encourage players to scout properly and to avoid promoting suicide scouting (were people just rush forward to spot as many enemy as they can and then die quickly). The best scouts are ones that are still alive near/at the end of the game and can contribute to your team for spotting/detecting. It won't be until the event is finished that we would be able to see how many players complete this mission and we can see if we set the bar too high or not. It's unlikely this info would be shared with players however it will be used internally for future guidance.   As always we thank you in advance for your feedback about the special, and helping us with planning future events. We want missions to be fun and also to be a challenge and wish you all the best of luck with what ever type of vehicle you take to the battlefields this weekend.    

Ectar:   Off the top of my heads..   Tier 8 on discounts and credit boosts Tier 9 on discounts and credit boosts Tier 10 on discounts and credit boosts Adding missions to the game. More crew training events rather than first win exp all the time Missions targeted specifically for higher tiers Repeatable missions for premium days Repeatable missions for hundreds of thousands of credits Mission rewards for only the top 10 tanks in a team Mission rewards for best losers as well as best winners Missions targeted at types of vehicle such as mediums, TD's etc. Missions that reward equipment or consumables so players can choose to keep them or sell them.   I'm sure there is more if I sat down and went through how things were a year ago compared to now. Remember just because it's not instant, doesn't mean we're not listening.  

Ectar:   Whilst your comment is intended to be sarcastic, what is a joke for you is a serious request from another player. Sadly when it comes to event suggestions and bonus suggestions most players always put forward idea's from a personal point of view. Some are reasonable and have been implemented, others can be quite outlandish and should be obvious they're not an option. (Like people asking for 50% off tier 10, or still even now requesting for the Type 59 to be made available). We go through the feedback from each event and there is monthly and bi-monthly reviews about what was successful/unsuccessful and why. The exact same thing will happen for this event and this thread has already been highlighted.    

Ectar:   We can't change mission requirements now, we will use player feedback when planning future events however as we have done in the past.

Ectar:   The event itself revolves around lights/scouts.   The mission is intended to reward players who scout and scout properly.  You need to survive to get the mission reward and suicide scouts will be: A - Easy picking for the enemy. B - Not eligible for the mission.   Remember missions are there to encourage players to go for an objective.  Ones where you just play normally and pick up a reward are no challenge and that's not something we want to encourage.  I appreciate that some people may not get a lot of scout medals but then how many of those matches are you honestly setting out with the goal of getting a scout medal and surviving?  When you make something like this an objective/goal your gameplay changes.   If you're not up for trying for the mission the perhaps something else over the weekend might be to your liking. 

Ectar:     Survive the battle is a requirement for completing the mission. 

Ectar:   If players who are on read only status wish to have their account reviewed, this is possible. All they need to do is PM Mr_Kubrick and their respective Community Manager.   Yes, in the past things could have been different and if hindsight was foresight we'd never make mistakes.  We can't always changed what happened in the past but we are committed to making this forum a good place to be. It's still a goal of mine to see us nominated for something good by our community, or for our staff to be put forward for something.  I want the WoT forums to be an example of an awesome place to be. It might not be there now but that's not to say in the future with everyone working together it can be.

Ectar:   I use the g600.  In honestly I don't really like it nor do I use all the buttons. I don't have large hands and find it a bit awkward.  Before that I had a Logitech G9x which I used for quite a while.  Would love to pick one of them up again  

Ectar:     It was added in 8.11.  Now it will tell your team to the nearest second your reload timer. (Like "Reloading 28 seconds") When you're loaded and press f8 it will say "Ready to fire".  A really simply way to communicate info to team mates and co-ordinate when people are ready/not ready.

Ectar: Greetings Commanders,   Due to recent changes in our warning point system, we wanted to update you all with what has changed and why.   Automatic warning point removal Since about October 2013, the majority of warning points added to a forum account for rule violations have a limited time period.     If a player is given 1 warning point, this will be removed automatically after 3 months. If a player is given 2 warning points this will be removed automatically after 6 months. If a player is given 3 warning points, this will not be removed automatically.  3 warning points are for major rule violations and it's very unlikely they would be removed manually by Community Staff. you have to do something pretty bad to get 3 warnings points for a single violation that that's something which will stay with you.   A players individual warning points will only be visible to themselves. (No other players can see your warning points). All active warning points and expired warning points will always be visible to Moderators and Community Team Members. This information can be used when applying sanctions to accounts. (If for example a player has had multiple warnings for the same reason or constantly picks up new warnings when the old one expires for example, the next warning point could be upgraded to a more severe warning).    Educational warnings Educational warnings are normally applied before players get a warning point for a minor rule violations. It's important to understand that in most instances these are situations where Moderators are doing you a favour and cutting you some slack.  If a player has broken a rule which is classed as medium (2 warning points) or severe (3 warning point), educational warnings do not apply and players will be suspended.   The educationals are there to act as a warning and a request to please change your ways and not carry on posting what has been highlighted.  In the past these minor violations could lead to players getting warning points and suspensions right away however we want to educate players first and give you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Players are given multiple educational warnings before we start applying warning points and suspensions.   Swear filter Since October 2013 a swear filter has also been activated on the forums to help cut down the amount of reports/minor offences. We would like to remind players that everyone should be capable of getting their point across without having to resort to swearing or insults. Players found to be deliberately miss-spelling words to get around this filter will pick up educational warnings or warning points and suspensions depending on their individual circumstances.  Basically please don't swear at each other Commanders, you're here because you like playing our game and we don't want an unnecessary hostile atmosphere because people are taking things too seriously.  If something upsets you then get up & take a walk, play another game, read a book, watch a movie and chill out.  Don't post when you're emotional/angry as that never ends well.  *Please note we don't need people testing the filter or suggesting words. Just know it's there as an extra cover and please try to avoid using harsh language when talking on the forums.*   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:
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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.   For moderation purposes, players can have a total of 9 active warning points. When you get 10, you'll be given a permanent forum "read only" suspension.  This means you will still have access to your forum account, you're able to read topics, but you can no longer reply. Before a player is given their 10th warning point they will be given a very clear "Final warning". This is your last chance to change your ways, there is no 2nd chances after a final warning. (As by that stage you've been warning more than enough times). If a player continues to abuse the forums rules via PM's or content posted on their profile page, they will then be permanently suspended. This means you no longer will have access to your forum account. *Please note it's possible for a players to go straight to permanent suspension rather than read only depending on the reason for their suspension and their warning history.*   Alt accounts The use of alt accounts on our forums is permitted.  Making an alt account however just for the purpose of trolling or trying to avoid picking up warnings for your main account isn't permitted. This will result in that alt getting forum banned pretty quick.   We want our forums to be a welcoming place for all of our players to come and ask questions, interact and discuss with each other and share helpful information and stories. You will encounter thousands of players from different countries who share different experiences and come from vastly different backgrounds. While certain language and images may not be offensive to you, consider the fact that that same language and images may have a completely different meaning to someone else.  

Ectar: As others have pointed out, the reload timer is not a mod. It's in the game by default and it's here to say. (Just like "Affirmative, Negative and Help! etc)

Ectar: The "reload timer" is part of the game, the default button is f8 which gives players your reload timer to the nearest second.  If you have a shell loaded the message is "read to fire"  - This is actually amazing helpful for arty players, autoloaders and any support tanks. It lets your team mates know when to make a push and when to hold back.   I admit the "I AM SPOTTED AT C8" mod is a bit annoying,  1 because it's all caps and 2  it's an auto message. I've yet to find it helpful in normal play for multiple tanks telling me all the the time when they're spotted and it becomes very spammy when someone is dropping in and out of vision range of the enemy.

Ectar:   I know the top of the tree for the start of March and for the 2nd half of March.   Sadly we never announce stuff like this in advance. It will be announced in due time. 

Ectar:     That won't work.   The next top of the tree will be announced on Friday, it might display sooner via the client but I can't guarantee that.

Ectar: I was accused recently of being a "gold ammo noob" in my Centurion 7/1.  I explained to the IS-7 I'd shot 4 times in his lower front plate (he was nice enough to sit on a slight slope each time for a better angle) that the "gold ammo" is HESH which no one in their right mind would shoot at an IS-7 head on. (And if it penned him 4 times he'd know about it).  IS-7 was having none of it and clearly doesn't know the British top guns don't have awesome HEAT rounds like other nations.     Sometimes you just have to accept that there is players at all tiers who don't know as much as they think they know.  I play in platoons myself as I get the best enjoyment out the game like that. It's great fun playing with 2 other people on my level and who I know can back me up etc or hold their own in certain situations. If people wanted to complain about that then let them. Heck even if they complain about gold ammo it doesn't matter, it's something there in-game that everyone can use. What's next? "100% crew noob," or "rammer and vents user noob"?   Players like the one you mentioned are best just ignored. There have their own distorted view of things and that will never change no matter what you show/say to them.

Ectar: Cool article, you can feel the tension in the encounter!

Ectar:     Seen absolutely no changes.  It's not a DPM tank. If you're running in and duelling other tier 9 mediums like a T54 or Patton then you're doing it wrong. If you want to do DPM with it then run the 20 pounder and use premium ammo.  You don't really have the speed for tactics like that when you're capped at 40 kph. For me I much prefer standing off with the 105.  DPM isn't everything with a tank.  Different battlefields and different team compositions will dictate how you plan most matches as will the gun you're using. It's been my "go to" tank for quite a while now and I've not noticed any difference. Have you swapped crews out recently or using a crew from another tank or something?  Maybe you've removed equipment from the tank you've previously used.  

Ectar: Please remember folks that weekly missions are something extra added on top of the weekend specials. They're not always going to offer credits every week. Thanks for the feedback about what you'd prefer however as it will help us plan future events.

Ectar: Awesome, can't help but feel that's cheating somehow!

Ectar:   Generally for any pinned guides players need to send us a PM first so we can check it out. I've pinned quite a few guides in the past and in all honestly, I love player created guides and highlighting them to others.  

Ectar:   They do, as do we.  Remember however that we also cover the Warplanes and Xbox 360 forums and it's not always possible to check every forum section each day.

Ectar:   Right here - http://forum.worldoftanks.eu/index.php?/topic/360207-latency-and-packet-loss/  about 15 minutes after my post.

Ectar: Hi guys,   Please take some time to read this announcement regarding the latency and lag

Ectar: 1:20  =  E-HALFHUNDREDRAMENWAGEN

Ectar: Hi folks,   Please take some time to read this announcement posted earlier today