Developers posts on forum

Tanitha: Guys and gals.. the above is quite clear and in red print, but to make it clearer, it says,
Anything posted in this thread that isn't a photo of a skin = a ban.
If you want to discuss anything, please do it in this discussion thread.
Discussion of the contest is here.
The competitions are meant to be fun, but banning 20 people a day for spamming in here isn't fun for anyone.
Discussion -> Discussion thread please..
/Tanitha

Hypnotik: N. Africa is on the map just as it is in real life: worthless.
And for your question, why all the bigger/better clans control everything up in Europe? If Africa was worth anything, we'd control it too. As it stands it's more hassle than it's worth.

Tanitha: Sure. Please continue to keep posting while there is problems.

Tanitha: Every time you post into here to update us that its still not working, I contact finance on your behalf and request finance chase it up with playspan again. Ive yet to get any relevant information back. As soon as I do, I'll let you know.

merig00: 1. large tracks for the body
2. smart enemy aims for the tracks
3. smart enemy uses HE to shoot off tracks

merig00: 1. large tracks for the body
2. smart enemy aims for the tracks
3. smart enemy uses HE to shoot off tracks

merig00: KV-5 for more upclose and personal battles

merig00: KV-5 for more upclose and personal battles

merig00: So this is a whine post about whine posts on the forum? Interesting.
Closed.

merig00: Have you downloaded and installed the game?
If you did the default location for the game should be C:\Games\World_of_Tanks
Go to that folder and find WOTLauncher.exe - start it.
You'll see a pop up window with news and information etc. In the bottom right corner there should be a red Play button. Press it. The game will load. Enter your login info and you are all set. From that point on follow the video tutorials (http://game.worldoft...deo/+Tutorials/) check out wiki and other cool stuff on the same page (to the left of the videos)
Good luck!
Post here if you still have problems.

merig00: LOL Beta Testers know that out of post-wipe experience

merig00: LOL Beta Testers know that out of post-wipe experience

merig00: 1080p? Are you playing on a TV?

merig00: 1080p? Are you playing on a TV?

merig00: Wiki on crew: http://wiki.worldoftanks.com/Crew

merig00: Wiki on crew: http://wiki.worldoftanks.com/Crew

Tanitha: Thanks for the info.

merig00: Oups. That was meant for another topic http://forum.worldof...t-smoke-removal
Anyway forum search does wonders
Here is a nice mod if you generally have problems in scope mode regardless of smoke: http://forum.worldof...-when-zoomed-in
And a lot of different solutions to increase FPS for weak machines: http://forum.worldof...-pack-and-more/
You'll need to tinker with smoke files to figure out which one is for the shots smoke in scope mode.

merig00: Oups. That was meant for another topic http://forum.worldof...t-smoke-removal

Anyway forum search does wonders
Here is a nice mod if you generally have problems in scope mode regardless of smoke: http://forum.worldof...-when-zoomed-in
And a lot of different solutions to increase FPS for weak machines: http://forum.worldof...-pack-and-more/

You'll need to tinker with smoke files to figure out which one is for the shots smoke in scope mode.

merig00: You'll need to replace two files: http://forum.worldof...dpost__p__17655

merig00: You'll need to replace two files: http://forum.worldof...dpost__p__17655

merig00: What's your screen resolution?

merig00: What's your screen resolution?

merig00: moved to off-topic

merig00: You'll need to replace two files: http://forum.worldof...dpost__p__17655

merig00: You'll need to replace two files: http://forum.worldof...dpost__p__17655

merig00: If I remember correctly - there's a russian speaking clan on this server. Look them up. And I'm sure you know, but still want to mention it there is a russian server at worldoftanks.ru

merig00: 1. When you transfer a tank crew from one tank to another, the manual says that the core competency level is reduced.
a. By how much ?
Depends from which tank to which you transfer your crew. i don't remember the exact numbers but the penalty is lower if you transfer between similar tanks (from medium tank tier 5 to a medium tank tier 6) and the penalty increases the more tanks are far apart (from light tank tier 2 to an artillery tier 5)
b. Does the crew gain core competency with the new tank at the same rate they did with their initial tank ?
If you train your crew for the tank - yes.
c. Does the crew retain it's original core competency level when put back into their original tank ?
No. Crew "remembers" only the tank they are currently trained for
d. If that crew had 100% skill and say 50% repair skill, does the repair skill drop to 0 when the crew is put in a new tank ?
It disappears until you get back to 100%. But once your crew hits 100% you'll see the skill back at 50%
e. Does the crew's repair skill (in the example above) remain at 50% when put back into their original tank ?
There's no concept of "original tank", only the tank your crew is currently trained for.
2. How do you decide with to use AP rounds and when to use HE rounds ?
AP rounds is a solid projectile that hits the armor and penetrates it or does not. So you do damage or you do not.
HE is an explosive rounds so if it penetrates it explodes inside the tank dealing a lot of damamge. If it does not penetrate it will explode on armor spreading the "wave" of damage which can "sink" into the tank if it finds a weak spot.
So HE has a much lower penetration value than AP but higher damage. Hence if you can't penetrate with AP - use HE that way you still do some damage or might hit a weak spot. If you know for sure that your HE can penetrate - use it that way you'll do more damage.
I think all my answers should be correct but double check with Wiki on crew - http://wiki.worldoftanks.com/Crew

merig00: 1. When you transfer a tank crew from one tank to another, the manual says that the core competency level is reduced.
a. By how much ?
Depends from which tank to which you transfer your crew. i don't remember the exact numbers but the penalty is lower if you transfer between similar tanks (from medium tank tier 5 to a medium tank tier 6) and the penalty increases the more tanks are far apart (from light tank  tier 2 to an artillery tier 5)
b. Does the crew gain core competency with the new tank at the same rate they did with their initial tank ?
If you train your crew for the tank - yes.
c. Does the crew retain it's original core competency level when put back into their original tank ?
No. Crew "remembers" only the tank they are currently trained for
d. If that crew had 100% skill and say 50% repair skill, does the repair skill drop to 0 when the crew is put in a new tank ?
It disappears until you get back to 100%. But once your crew hits 100% you'll see the skill back at 50%
e. Does the crew's repair skill (in the example above) remain at 50% when put back into their original tank ?
There's no concept of  "original tank", only the tank your crew is currently trained for.
2. How do you decide with to use AP rounds and when to use HE rounds ?
AP rounds is a solid projectile that hits the armor and penetrates it or does not. So you do damage or you do not.
HE is an explosive rounds so if it penetrates it explodes inside the tank dealing a lot of damamge. If it does not penetrate it will explode on armor spreading the "wave" of damage which can "sink" into the tank if it finds a weak spot.
So HE has a much lower penetration value than AP but higher damage. Hence if you can't penetrate with AP - use HE that way you still do some damage or might hit a weak spot. If you know for sure that your HE can penetrate - use it that way you'll do more damage.
I think all my answers should be correct but double check with Wiki on crew - http://wiki.worldoftanks.com/Crew

Tanitha: Sorry for the obvious, but these security badges are valid for about a year usually. So. silly question...
Whats the date on your computer : )
If your date is wrong, then, it will display the error above.
Perhaps it also will if you are using some kind of VPN system.
2 things for you to check anyway, cause it seems to be a problem with your end.

merig00: Welcome to World of Tanks!
You do not need to purchase anything. All you need is to register on the website and install the game. After you start the launcher click on the red Play button in lower right corner. The game will load up, enter your login info and play away!
Check out the Gamer's Guide in the left bar on the main site for all your gaming FAQ/Wiki needs http://game.worldoftanks.com/

ARGO: Here's my belief on game play:
When I play WoT I go by the Klingon proverb from Star Trek..."Today is a good day to die" I have never and will never leave the battlefield until my tanks dead or my enemies tanks dead. To me, I would rather be known for never running and always gunning. I may lose the battle, but I will make damn sure I make it very expensive for the enemy.

Vallter: We are proud to present the “Design your tank skin” contest (you can learn more here).
The contest starts immediately and will end on the 7th of June 23:59 UTC.
Important requirements and notes about creating skins for the contest:
• Every user can take part in the contest;
• Players should make skins for one of the following tanks: M4 Sherman,T1 Heavy and Ram-II;
• Each user may only submit one skin per tank;
• The skin should be done in the style of Independence Day parade vehicles;
• The skin should be done so that it can be downloaded;
• A user has to post screenshots of the tank with the skin in this topic;
• Each tank will be judged separately;
• The image should not violate moral, ethic, juridical norms and the EULA.
The winner in each category will receive 6,000 gold, second place will be awarded 5,000 gold and third place will enjoy 4,000 gold.
Discussion of the contest is here.
According to Chapter 3 Section D. of WN Terms of Service: if you upload any photograph, video, or audio file to or through any WN Communication Feature, you grant to WN the non-exclusive, worldwide right to use, post, publish and display such material, without royalty or compensation of any kind, expressly waive any and all rights of privacy, moral rights or rights of attribution and integrity.
Attention! The Administration reserves the right to cancel or prolong the event without announcing their reasons.
P.S. To help ensure the competitions are a fun for most situations, the event section is heavily moderated. Only posts containing “Contest Works” are to be posted, any discussion comments or text messages will be deleted and sanctioned. If you have any questions regarding the event please instead pm them to me or Mad_Hatter.

Vallter: We are proud to present the “Design your tank skin” contest (you can learn more here).
The contest starts immediately and will end on the 7th of July 23:59 UTC.

Important requirements and notes about creating skins for the contest:
• Every user can take part in the contest;
• Players should make skins for one of the following tanks: M4 Sherman,T1 Heavy and Ram-II;
• Each user may only submit one skin per tank;
• The skin should be done in the style of Independence Day parade vehicles;
• The skin should be done so that it can be downloaded;
• A user has to post screenshots of the tank with the skin in this topic;
• Each tank will be judged separately;
• The image should not violate moral, ethic, juridical norms and the EULA.

The winner in each category will receive 6,000 gold, second place will be awarded 5,000 gold and third place will enjoy 4,000 gold.

Discussion of the contest is here.

According to Chapter 3 Section D. of WN Terms of Service: if you upload any photograph, video, or audio file to or through any WN Communication Feature, you grant to WN the non-exclusive, worldwide right to use, post, publish and display such material, without royalty or compensation of any kind, expressly waive any and all rights of privacy, moral rights or rights of attribution and integrity.

Attention! The Administration reserves the right to cancel or prolong the event without announcing their reasons.

P.S. To help ensure the competitions are a fun for most situations, the event section is heavily moderated. Only posts containing “Contest Works” are to be posted, any discussion comments or text messages will be deleted and sanctioned. If you have any questions regarding the event please instead pm them to me or Mad_Hatter.

Useful links:
If you dont have the tank you want to screenshot, here is a handy thing. © Dezix

http://forum.worldof...d-change-skins/

Vallter: We are proud to present the “Design your tank skin” contest (you can learn more here).
The contest starts immediately and will end on the 7th of July 23:59 UTC.

Important requirements and notes about creating skins for the contest:
• Every user can take part in the contest;
• Players should make skins for one of the following tanks: M4 Sherman,T1 Heavy and Ram-II;
• Each user may only submit one skin per tank;
• The skin should be done in the style of Independence Day parade vehicles;
• The skin should be done so that it can be downloaded;
• A user has to post screenshots of the tank with the skin in this topic;
• Each tank will be judged separately;
• The image should not violate moral, ethic, juridical norms and the EULA.

The winner in each category will receive 6,000 gold, second place will be awarded 5,000 gold and third place will enjoy 4,000 gold.

Discussion of the contest is here.

According to Chapter 3 Section D. of WN Terms of Service: if you upload any photograph, video, or audio file to or through any WN Communication Feature, you grant to WN the non-exclusive, worldwide right to use, post, publish and display such material, without royalty or compensation of any kind, expressly waive any and all rights of privacy, moral rights or rights of attribution and integrity.

Attention! The Administration reserves the right to cancel or prolong the event without announcing their reasons.

P.S. To help ensure the competitions are a fun for most situations, the event section is heavily moderated. Only posts containing “Contest Works” are to be posted, any discussion comments or text messages will be deleted and sanctioned. If you have any questions regarding the event please instead pm them to me or Mad_Hatter.

Useful links:
If you dont have the tank you want to screenshot, here is a handy thing. © Dezix

http://forum.worldof...d-change-skins/

ARGO: I think because of the "Human factor" there will never be a happy medium with anything. In my perception it's not because of game mechanics or balance it's more likely because WoT is an ever changing game that is constantly under construction and growing. Meaning with every new addition your going to always run into balancing issues...Now this is NOT the fault of the Devs or the game...Again it's all the human factor. Case in point...The introduction of the Lowe tanks and KV5s. You have two really nice tanks added and one players waited a long time to obtain so look what happens, you get a huge influx of these tanks all over the battlefieds which inturn affects balance "and most likely where some of those missing arty players went too". Now you wait about 2-3 weeks until the flavor of the month wears off and you again start seeing the balance come back under control. So in short, if my little theory is correct, when the new US tech tree is dropped into the game you will see a huge and I mean HUGE number of players scrambling up that line to hop into those T95s and with that you will most likely read a lot of articles on OP TDs and other complaints until the next new flavor hits the trees.

Tanitha: Looks good to me on Firefox, chrome, and even IE. (PC)
I dont use safari or a mac though..

Tanitha: I understand, And I agree its not good. However the CC Details are not showing to him really since 75% is blanked out. And he might not be able to buy more gold, because it probably then moves onto additional security questions, like enter your name/address/security number on the back of the card, etc..
Playspan are currently installing remove/edit/opt out, storage settings, That side of things can be found in this thread. http://forum.worldof...-my-cc-details/
Please follow that thread for further updates. Regards tan.

Vallter: It will be judged be WN employers, as always.

Vallter:
It will be judged be WN employers, as always.

Vallter:
It will be judged be WN employers, as always.