Developers posts on forum

Overlord: They will be available after the release.

Tanitha: So if you wish to dispute the admins rules, as per any situation, it needs to be done to support. Not within the forums. Disputing the admins rules etc within the forums is a no warning 7 day ban situation.. So.. please don't continue..
Mods being allowed to play, is a privilege, If any mod acts biassedly it will be a situation of all the other mods pouncing on them to make sure they don't jeopardize the situation, or players are free to report mods to support for this reason, or any other appropriate reason.. If mods ever weren't allowed to play in clans, it would be simple, WOT wouldn't have any mods so they would have to employ some external mods, who didn't give a dam about the game and were just doing the job for the cash.. Also if they don't play they would have no idea about the game or how to play it..
As for advantages, well, I can chat ban, and forum ban, IE mute a player. It doesn't effect the game play, or clan-wars.
Info? we don't get any that players don't. You can read every post on the forums every day like I do, if you wish, nothing is stopping you..
Super-beta? I had it at one stage, I logged in, and i was the only person online (me), i looked at the tanks, then exited. Later I dragged someone else to the superbeta, so there was 2 people online so we could goto the training room for a couple of 1v1 matches.. Big deal.. if you call that an advantage. then.... its just being paranoid..
Do I still have access to super-beta? no idea. I've not logged into it for a month or two.. I believe everyone's accounts were suspended from the super-beta due to leaks a month ago. But ive not bothered checking to be honest,. I don't have it installed.
The above pretty much sums the situation up. No further discussion please. If you wish to pursue it, do it via the rules with a complaint to support.
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Back onto the topic of clanwars..
http://challenge.wor.../clanwars/maps/
It looks like there has been changes to the world..
All Gold revenue looks like its doubled? Looking nice...

Overlord: Perhaps, but I don't think that lets say SU-14 is more useful than VK3601 in such battles.

Overlord: As it is written there, a few months after the release.

Overlord: Posted them here and here.

Overlord: Topic for discussion.
Read pre-release notes.

Overlord: Last updated March 11, 2011
With the release approaching there is an urgent need to make up for a certain information deficiency. This thread is an attempt to cover top 10 most important points, issues, plans.
1. Release: Hardwipe & Prices For Gold
These dates are still considered to be rough, but should give batter understanding of projected time-lines.
ETAs:
Pre-orders launch: April, approximately 2 weeks before the release.
Release date: April. Hardwipe confirmed.
Note! The exact dates will be announced on the websites. ETA's will be updated as we near the respective events.
The exact prices for gold are to be announced. There are some organizational issues that are to be sorted out first.
US server:
set in US dollars
EU server:
set in Euros
1USD=1EUR rate won't be in use, overall prices will be practically the same for both servers.
Note! Available payment systems and other related details are to be announced.
Pre-order packages will be available approx two weeks before the game goes live. All in all there will be 3 options to choose from, each one contains certain amount of gold with discount and a premium vehicle (A-32, Pz. V/IV, M6A2E1), and a slot.
Pre-order stuff can be added to existing account.
2. Release Version and the Upcoming Major Update
Projected release version - v.0.6.3.x. It will be based on v.0.6.3.7 and contain 1 pre-order tank M6A2E1 that is currently missing.
Major update v.0.6.4 - preliminary patch notes:
New vehicles:
- 3 tier 8 SPGs: Object 261, Geschutzwagen-E, T92.
- 2 premium tanks: Lowe and KV-5.
- 2 tanks from full tress: Pz38 NA, KV-13.
Maps:
- 2 brand new maps.
- Completely redesigned Pagorki map.
- Reworked Komarin map.
New movement system that is supposed to remove about 70-80% of stuck cases.
Fixed hit boxes for several tanks (Maus, Jagdpanther, IS-7).
Added gold transfers between clan members.
Reworked detracking system. See new detracking mechanics section.
[Possibly] Reworked special graphic effects that is supposed to fix multiple fps drops.
Reworked the mechanics of credit and gold repair kits, fire extinguishers, first aid kits. Details to be announced.
Added advanced settings for voice chat and reworked some interfaces.
Added mute player function for voice chat.
Added individual adjustments of match-making value for each tank. Tanks of the same tier and type can be assigned with different values.
[Possibly] Fixed several cases of memory leak.
Reworked outlines of bases to reflect the actual radius more accurately.
Note 1! ETA to be announced.
Note 2! The update comes after the release.
Note 3! US TDs will be added with the update that comes after v.0.6.4.
Note 4! French tanks will be added after US TDs.
3. Visibility and Spotting Mechanics
Visibility and spotting system are being worked on. Below are some details.
Overall performance if the system will be optimized so as to consume less server resources
The rate of visibility checks will see significant increase (approx 3-5 times more frequent)
The number of "hard points" (special spots are verified during visibility checks and located on the vehicles) will be increased several times. That is supposed to make visibility mechanics more accurate and credible when determining sight between tanks.
The number of visibility "sight lines" each vehicle emits is going to be increased several times. Small objects (posts, stones, bushes etc) won't affect visibility mechanics the way they do it now, their influence is to be reduced.
"Camo" or visibility values are going to be reconsidered to reflect actual vehicle size and engine specs. Currently there is some mismatching, especially with German vehicles.
"Post-firing" visibility will be systematized and redesigned according to gun specs
ETA is to be announced.
4. Revision of Tech Trees
Currently we are considering possible revision of existing tech trees. The work is still in progress and there is no ETA for changes to arrive.
US tech tree, to a high extent, can be revised in the light of community feedback here.
5. Match-making System
The way match-making system performs currently is explained here (Dev breakdown with chart) and here (FAQ).
Plans for future:
Match-making spread for the majority of the vehicles is not planned to be decreased
Most of improvements will be done by means of changing match-making value ("weight") of the vehicles, that enables us to adjust the probability of getting into battles of a particular tier without changing actual match-making spread
It will be possible to assign unique match-making value to each individual tank (currently assigned according to tier and type, i.e. all tier 8 heavies have the same value)
Several adjustments will be made when tier 8 SPGs (soon) and tier 5 light tanks (not soon) are added
Match-making value for tier 9 medium tanks is to be increased that will bring them in battles of higher tiers
No match-making system for company battles
Company battles are going to be divided into several sub modes: according to overall tier of a company, limited to min/max tier of vehicles in it, faction-based company battles
Most probably overall tier division for companies will correspond to current battle leagues
6. Clan Wars
International clan wars beta will start in a few months after the release.
Non-exhaustive list of features for clan wars currently in development:
New territories on global map.
Special in-game maps for most important historical provinces.
Fog of war in special battles. Neither team is aware of its opponent's roster.
Reconnaissance.
[Distant plan]Engineering structures in controlled provinces: bunkers, automated (bot-guided) weapon emplacements, mine fields etc.
[Distant plan]Call for artillery- and air-strike covering the whole square.
New battle formats. One base per map, bigger teams.
Political features: diplomacy and alliances, super-capitals, revolts.
Volunteers functionality (replacement for mercenaries).
Nomad clans.
7. German Vehicles
Having re-assessed statistics on vehicles performance and following vigorous community feedback, including but not limited to topics here and here, some changes are going to be made to German vehicles.
1. Fixed hit-box for Maus (example)
Fixed issue with lower front hull armor plate and "mudguards" (see "armor-schielding" below)
8 additional armor groups for gun and mantlet that can be assigned with separate parameters.
Added "armor-shielding" mechanics for mantlet and possibly front hull. "Armor-shielding" decreases actual penetration power of the shell, allowing shell to go further with reduced penetration ability.
Reworked mantled to reflect non-homogenous armor, gun hole in the mantlet and areas where mantlet armor overlaps with front turret armor.
ETA - v.0.6.4.x update
Note! Tiger II, VK4502, Ferdinand, Jagdtiger might be reworked in the same way, when the performance of "fixed" Maus is assessed.
2. Reconsidered and systematized visibility values for tanks and especially TDs.
ETA - v.0.6.4.x update
3. Adjustments to max speed values of Tiger and Tiger II are under consideration.
8. SPGs & Balance
Current SPGs mechanics is working as intended. The role artillery carries out in battle coincides with projected designations
No major changes are planned
Implementation of tier 8 SPGs is not going to cause significant rebalancing of lower tier units
9. New Game Modes
Several new game modes are in development
Assault mode - one team is to defend the base, the other one is to capture it
Domination mode - there is one base in the center of the map and both teams are to capture it
Current maps will be reworked and adjusted to suit new game modes
At this time - no ETAs
10. New Detracking Mechanics
The size of front and rear trucks/wheels for each particular vehicle will be specified in %.
I.e. suspension/tracks will consist of 3 major parts:
- front (approx 15-20% of its length)
- middle
- rear (approx 15-20%)
Hits for each part are to be calculated separately:
Hitting the front and rear parts will detrack the vehicle the way it works currently, ie the damage done to leading wheel or idler.
The middle part will have more hit points and reduced chance to be damaged.
The above is supposed to reduce the effectiveness of plain firing at tracks. One will need to aim accurately to detrack the opponent (damage either front or rear wheel/truck)
The image below roughly represents new system.


Green areas will be limited to the size of leading wheel and idler.
This post will be timely updated.
Topic for discussion.

Overlord: Last updated March 11, 2011
With the release approaching there is an urgent need to make up for a certain information deficiency. This thread is an attempt to cover top 10 most important points, issues, plans.
1. Release: Hardwipe & Prices For Gold
These dates are still considered to be rough, but should give batter understanding of projected time-lines.
ETAs:
Pre-orders launch: April, approximately 2 weeks before the release.
Release date: April. Hardwipe confirmed.Note! The exact dates will be announced on the websites. ETA's will be updated as we near the respective events.
The exact prices for gold are to be announced. There are some organizational issues that are to be sorted out first.
US server:
set in US dollars EU server:
set in Euros 1USD=1EUR rate won't be in use, overall prices will be practically the same for both servers.
Note! Available payment systems and other related details are to be announced.
Pre-order packages will be available approx two weeks before the game goes live. All in all there will be 3 options to choose from, each one contains certain amount of gold with discount and a premium vehicle (A-32, Pz. V/IV, M6A2E1), and a slot.
Pre-order stuff can be added to existing account.
2. Release Version and the Upcoming Major Update
Projected release version - v.0.6.3.x. It will be based on v.0.6.3.7 and contain 1 pre-order tank M6A2E1 that is currently missing.
Major update v.0.6.4 - preliminary patch notes:
New vehicles:
- 3 tier 8 SPGs: Object 261, Geschutzwagen-E, T92.
- 2 premium tanks: Lowe and KV-5.
- 2 tanks from full tress: Pz38 NA, KV-13.
Maps:
- 2 brand new maps.
- Completely redesigned Pagorki map.
- Reworked Komarin map.
New movement system that is supposed to remove about 70-80% of stuck cases.
Fixed hit boxes for several tanks (Maus, Jagdpanther, IS-7).
Added gold transfers between clan members.
Reworked detracking system. See new detracking mechanics section.
[Possibly] Reworked special graphic effects that is supposed to fix multiple fps drops.
Reworked the mechanics of credit and gold repair kits, fire extinguishers, first aid kits. Details to be announced.
Added advanced settings for voice chat and reworked some interfaces.
Added mute player function for voice chat.
Added individual adjustments of match-making value for each tank. Tanks of the same tier and type can be assigned with different values.
[Possibly] Fixed several cases of memory leak.
Reworked outlines of bases to reflect the actual radius more accurately.Note 1! ETA to be announced.
Note 2! The update comes after the release.
Note 3! US TDs will be added with the update that comes after v.0.6.4.
Note 4! French tanks will be added after US TDs.
3. Visibility and Spotting Mechanics
Visibility and spotting system are being worked on. Below are some details.
Overall performance if the system will be optimized so as to consume less server resources
The rate of visibility checks will see significant increase (approx 3-5 times more frequent)
The number of "hard points" (special spots are verified during visibility checks and located on the vehicles) will be increased several times. That is supposed to make visibility mechanics more accurate and credible when determining sight between tanks.
The number of visibility "sight lines" each vehicle emits is going to be increased several times. Small objects (posts, stones, bushes etc) won't affect visibility mechanics the way they do it now, their influence is to be reduced.
"Camo" or visibility values are going to be reconsidered to reflect actual vehicle size and engine specs. Currently there is some mismatching, especially with German vehicles.
"Post-firing" visibility will be systematized and redesigned according to gun specs
ETA is to be announced.
4. Revision of Tech Trees
Currently we are considering possible revision of existing tech trees. The work is still in progress and there is no ETA for changes to arrive.
US tech tree, to a high extent, can be revised in the light of community feedback here.  
5. Match-making System
The way match-making system performs currently is explained here (Dev breakdown with chart) and here (FAQ).
Plans for future:
Match-making spread for the majority of the vehicles is not planned to be decreased
Most of improvements will be done by means of changing match-making value ("weight") of the vehicles, that enables us to adjust the probability of getting into battles of a particular tier without changing actual match-making spread
It will be possible to assign unique match-making value to each individual tank (currently assigned according to tier and type, i.e. all tier 8 heavies have the same value)
Several adjustments will be made when tier 8 SPGs (soon) and tier 5 light tanks (not soon) are added
Match-making value for tier 9 medium tanks is to be increased that will bring them in battles of higher tiers  
No match-making system for company battles
Company battles are going to be divided into several sub modes: according to overall tier of a company, limited to min/max tier of vehicles in it, faction-based company battles
Most probably overall tier division for companies will correspond to current battle leagues
6. Clan Wars
International clan wars beta will start in a few months after the release.  
Non-exhaustive list of features for clan wars currently in development:
New territories on global map.
Special in-game maps for most important historical provinces.
Fog of war in special battles. Neither team is aware of its opponent's roster.
Reconnaissance.
[Distant plan]Engineering structures in controlled provinces: bunkers, automated (bot-guided) weapon emplacements, mine fields etc.
[Distant plan]Call for artillery- and air-strike covering the whole square.
New battle formats. One base per map, bigger teams.
Political features: diplomacy and alliances, super-capitals, revolts.
Volunteers functionality (replacement for mercenaries).
Nomad clans.  
7. German Vehicles
Having re-assessed statistics on vehicles performance and following vigorous community feedback, including but not limited to topics here and here, some changes are going to be made to German vehicles.
1. Fixed hit-box for Maus (example)
Fixed issue with lower front hull armor plate and "mudguards" (see "armor-schielding" below)
8 additional armor groups for gun and mantlet that can be assigned with separate parameters.
Added "armor-shielding" mechanics for mantlet and possibly front hull. "Armor-shielding" decreases actual penetration power of the shell, allowing shell to go further with reduced penetration ability.
Reworked mantled to reflect non-homogenous armor, gun hole in the mantlet and areas where mantlet armor overlaps with front turret armor.
ETA - v.0.6.4.x updateNote! Tiger II, VK4502, Ferdinand, Jagdtiger might be reworked in the same way, when the performance of "fixed" Maus is assessed.  
2. Reconsidered and systematized visibility values for tanks and especially TDs.
ETA - v.0.6.4.x update
3. Adjustments to max speed values of Tiger and Tiger II are under consideration.
8. SPGs & Balance
Current SPGs mechanics is working as intended. The role artillery carries out in battle coincides with projected designations
No major changes are planned
Implementation of tier 8 SPGs is not going to cause significant rebalancing of lower tier units
9. New Game Modes
Several new game modes are in development
Assault mode - one team is to defend the base, the other one is to capture it
Domination mode - there is one base in the center of the map and both teams are to capture it
Current maps will be reworked and adjusted to suit new game modes
At this time - no ETAs
10. New Detracking Mechanics
The size of front and rear trucks/wheels for each particular vehicle will be specified in %.
I.e. suspension/tracks will consist of 3 major parts:
- front (approx 15-20% of its length)
- middle
- rear (approx 15-20%)
Hits for each part are to be calculated separately:
Hitting the front and rear parts will detrack the vehicle the way it works currently, ie the damage done to leading wheel or idler.
The middle part will have more hit points and reduced chance to be damaged.
The above is supposed to reduce the effectiveness of plain firing at tracks. One will need to aim accurately to detrack the opponent (damage either front or rear wheel/truck)
The image below roughly represents new system.
                    

Green areas will be limited to the size of leading wheel and idler.
This post will be timely updated.
Topic for discussion.

Overlord: US TDs will be added with the update that comes after 0.6.4. French tanks will be added later.

MrVic: Was poking through some of the wiki today, wanted to check do we want more history stuff for tanks? Hoping to get some time and can update many that we have with data from records.

MrVic: Above post covered it

MrVic: Above post covered it

MrVic: Above post covered it

MrVic: Never experienced that myself. What keyboard and mouse are you guys using by chance? curious if its a hardware hiccup

MrVic: Never experienced that myself. What keyboard and mouse are you guys using by chance?  curious if its a hardware hiccup

MrVic: Never experienced that myself. What keyboard and mouse are you guys using by chance?  curious if its a hardware hiccup

ARGO: In a nutshell, I agree with Soulspecter that this idea would never fly. Also being a proud driver of the IS7 myself I will say I never ran from a fight however I have definately seen exactly what your talking about and as I said before in a post, that is a definate sign of P.U.T.T.S. syndrome. I will say again that TKing is the wrong move but usually cowards eventually make a name for themselves and what happens is that once other players know them by name they usually wind up by themselves in a battle because no one will help them. Karma has a way of doing that.....

Overlord: 105mm.

MrVic: Got all of the above If I missed you on a application let me know. Sorry on the delay

ARGO: My question is did he get the credit for all the kills or just one?

ARGO: You get Mr. Garrison....Mmmmmmkay?
I put in another winter blizzard

Tanitha: I already replied to your other threads.And pmed you the reply.. Basically contact support please.
Closing this thread. its answered by Vallter above /Tanitha

Tanitha: guys.. this means he doesn't need a clan any more : )
Locking thread. good luck with your clan.. /Tanitha

Tanitha: Aye, good job as usual mate, well done.
Thanks.

Overlord: No, KV-5 and Lowe won't be in pre-order packages. They are reqular premuim tanks.
M6A2E1, Pz. V/IV, and A-32 will be available.

Tanitha: Yes. But it happens that rarely that its a shock when it does happen. : )
I remember the first time this happened to me, clearly.. I was quite confused.
No crew = useless tank.
Closing the thread. Since its no a bug as such. /Tanitha

Overlord: They will appear on the website in about 2 weeks offering 10% discount on gold and premium tank for free. There should be 3 packages.

Overlord: This is not planned.
No, there will be a specific tank.

MrVic: It will be removed soon Devs have posted in regards to it numerous times. Closing

Overlord: There are some technical issues, but nothing critical. My personal estimation, the main problem is that there are too many clans and too few provinces.

Overlord: Yes, looks like in March. There are some issues that are to be sorted out prior to the launch.

Tanitha: Various old dates have been floating around for ages, it was "1st Q 2011" then was "late February/early march". And newer information should be public very soon. I believe the information will be announced tomorrow. But I'll leave the details for a overlord official post.
Regards..

MrVic: That would be my question only 2 were provided

MrVic: That would be my question only 2 were provided

MrVic: That would be my question only 2 were provided

ARGO: Don't get me wrong Kongman, I am by no means trying to dis you but I think your looking at it the wriong way.
For starters,
1. This is a war game which means one way or another your eventually going to get lit up.
2. Having tanks accompanying you is also part of the game....Get used to it.
3. Team mates hiding behind you while firing is a tried and true tactic in any war game.
4. Using your burnt out corpse is also a tactic much like hiding behind rocks/houses.
5. You too can do it, theres no law that says you can't so why complain.
6. Your lucky if you have player sticking with you, it actually increases your chance of winning "The more guns the better".
So if you really want something to gripe about, there are plenty of other things that are far more irritating:
That guy who backs into you and accidently tracks you so you get killed then runs away.
The guy who just keeps moving infront of you while your aiming.
The guy who follows you around continuously stealing your kills after you take the enemy down to 1%.
The guy who decieds to move off the flag when it's 3/4 captured only to get himself killed and lose the game.
The team that chases after that Maus while your base is getting embarassingly capped by a freakin Loltracktor.
Those idiots that deciede to have a personal issue at games start TKing each other and the rest of your team suffers for it by being two tanks short.
I could go on and on but I like you must remember that although WoT can change a lot of game features, what they cannot change is the human factor. And for the record, You already know how we feel about TKing so please don't try it. And if you run into my IS4 on the battlefield, feel free to use me for cover.

ARGO: Ram II is a great tank, I personally do not have one but I faught plenty and I will say it took a few hits from my IS4's 130mm and kept on truckin. It also took out me and a buddy he was in a sherman and I was in a VK3601H I do not remember if we were damaged but it was truly imprwessive for a premium tank and I would buy one if I had the gold to spare.

Overlord: Updated projected timeline for US server. 0.6.3.7 update is scheduled for February 14-17.

Overlord: Projected timeline for v.0.6.3.7 on US server - February 14-17.

Overlord: Projected timeline for v.0.6.3.7 on US server - February 14-17.