Developers posts on forum

Overlord:
Yes, it includes the turret armor as well.

Overlord:
I've read much threads about russian heavies outplaying, overgearing and outclassing german heavies. ETA on IS3/4/7 nerfs?  

T-29/32 superiority is confirmed by statistical data as opposed to IS-3/4/7.

Overlord:

Overlord:
Only US tier 7-10 heavies.

Overlord:
Nope we are not going to touch guns. For sure, ammo load will be decreased for some of the above though (not a gun nerf).  

Only armor is "bugged". The rest is 100% ok.

Can't tell you the exact values at the moment. We are working on the following supertest update currently. It should be ready by the end of the week.

Tanitha: I will organize in game bans for intentional team damaging from a forum post. However in this case it doesn't appear to be anything recent and more of a "in the past" comment.
As for the repeating comment, the line as written doesn't make very good English. I'm inclined to think that its a typo and the line should have been "but I have no intentions to repeat that." Either way its not that clear cut to slap a ban on because of this particular forum post.
Team damager's, Do get banned in game. Stating that you team damage in the forums or garage chat will result in the same.
Anyway the point of this thread is simply for the cappers and the killers to whine at each other. It serves no constructive purpose. So its being closed.

Overlord:
Improper translation.

Should be smth like "T29 and T32 will undergo performance specifications reduction"

Overlord:
At the moment US heavies tier 7-10 have 120% armor. The values displayed in game are correct but apart from that heavies have 20% bonus of additional armor.

It is bug, that is going to be fixed in 0.6.2. Some players have already noticed the distortion between the diplayed armor values and penetration test results for T 28/29/32/34.

No other nerf is planned for T-30 and T-34. As for T-32 and T-29, some minor adjustments are possible, like decrease in traverse speed and turret rotation. At the moment these two outclass both IS3 and KT.

ARGO: Now that my kind of tank!!!!!! U get a +1 for making me happy!

Tanitha: Correct. So locked..

Tanitha: Ok i'll lock it then.

Tanitha: How is this not a hidden nerf? You changed "mechanics .. to some extent, including exp rates" and did not document it in the patch notes. Also WTF were you guys thinking? Basically you've nerfed every TD and German heavy in addition to the probably intended target of SPGs. So basically the IS series, which is already overpopulated if not overpowered, has received an XP buff while anyone who relies on range and accuracy has gotten the finger?
Overlord has said there was no EXP nerf, and no hidden server side exp nerf. So I'll reword his post a bit to clarify the mechanics
Before the patch... EXP was calculated.
1. A higher rate of EXP for close combat, and a lower rate of exp for long range sniping.
2. A higher rate of EXP for shooting enemies that are at your tier or above, and a lower rate of exp for shooting enemies below your tier.
3. + other things mentioned here. List of what earns exp
The patch fixed warping and added new usa tanks, The patch did nothing to exp.
However, fixing warping and adding USA tanks changed the game, as in it changed the way people now play.
Now after the patch
There is USA tanks in the game so there is more people grinding up low level usa tanks, and thus more low level tanks in the game. And killing the lower tanks pays less exp.
Warping is fixed, so people are having more long range combat and more long range sniping, Long range combat pays less exp than short range combat.

Tanitha: EXP was not changed. People are changing how they play because of the patch (warping fixed), and are playing against lower tier tanks (new usa tanks)
I've verified with overlord that my above interpretation, is correct.

Tanitha:

MrVic: This thread is heading down the path the to dark side. Closing this out.

Tanitha: Yeah i just played a game with 8500 online, very nice. As lag free as I'll get from west Australia (the end of the net line)..

Tanitha: Merged 3 more topics into the one post. Please check for existing topics before creating new ones.

Tanitha: I'm Australian myself mate, but unlike you, I'm still up and you're getting up : ) So I can play in USA prime time, np's.
Admittedly I'm in the west, so its only 5:20am here. But yeah will catch you around I'm sure..

Overlord:
Sure, 105mm howitzer should be added for E8. Can't tell anything regarding 90mm M3.

Overlord:
Because I like this one most of all.  

ARGO: Well since your idea has merit and since your chances of it being seen would be better if it was in the Devs section......I think I will help you out and move it there for you.
Argo66
This sunject now moved to Developers suggestions

ARGO: In Soviet Russia girl picks you up!

ARGO: You get a year of premium
I put in a ban hammer

ARGO: Battlestations Midway / Pacific I play, NF is good but very much more involved.

ARGO: I feel so slighted, I didn't even make the list....sniff sniff....

ARGO: This is a good topic for the "Technical issues" section. Moving topic there...
Argo66

Overlord:
Pershing guns:
90mm Gun M3
90mm Gun T15E2
105mm Gun T5E1
105mm Howitzer M4

ARGO: Try setting your compatibility mode in windows 7 to windows XP just for WoT. This helps a lot with certain games although I too have Windows 7 and it runs fune for me.
1. Go to WoT.exe file
2. Right click mouse on it
3. Go to compatibility
4. Set it to run WoT as Windows XP
Hopefuly this works.

Tanitha: A breakdown of exp earned after the game would help stop the confusion and help stop a ton of posts like this. Until then sometimes we are are left wondering.
It seems low, but kills don't earn very much at all, damage done does.
And capping earns very very little too.
Damage done, depends on their level compared to yours..
So really, What was the level difference between you and the tanks you killed. And how much damage did you do? Shooting tanks that are on 5% health pays you little.
But yes I agree, on face value, the credits earned do seem very low.

ARGO: I know this answer may seem like old hat but like I said before, we where all in your shoes back then and trust me you will get better and like anything it take practice, getting proper equipment for your tanks and invsting gold wisely. Here are a few tips:
1. Invest gold wisely....training is key a 100% crew will always do better.
2. Know your role.....If you are not a heavy, stick with one or defend arty.
3. Don't camp.......little tanks that camp make easy targets for arty and snipers.
4. Know what to throw on your tank 1st. Tracks, radio, better gun, engine. This order is usually good.
5. Be an opportunist.....If you see a chance to peg a crippled heavy/medium or ninja cap, DO IT!!!
6. Don't blow tons of exp or creds on a tank you have no intention on keeping. Save it for a better one.
7. Gold rounds bounce too. Not always a wise investment for a beginer who wants to move up fast.
8. When in doubt, buy a premium account. That extra boost in creds and exp helps GREATLY. "Did you know 17 days of saved gold gets you a month of premium".
9. If your a weak tank, scouting for arty can make big bucks. If you can't outgun em, outrun em.
10. When all else fails, we are here to help you!
I hope this helps you.....Good luck!
Argo66

Tanitha: Locked and closed. Trolling, Insulting, with a bit of racism thrown in.
RO'ed 5 days.

Overlord: Pershing is almost ready and awaiting the other 2 tier 9 mediums to be finalized.

Here we go:

http://lh5.ggpht.com...1Y/shot_001.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com...a0/shot_002.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com...fQ/shot_003.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com...nU/shot_004.jpg

                    

Pershing top specs

http://lh3.ggpht.com...UU/shot_005.jpg

Pershing base specs

http://lh4.ggpht.com...P4/shot_006.jpg




Notice: there are some defects in the model since it hasn't been completed yet.

ARGO: That would be a good question for the Devs, I will move this topic there for them to see. In the future you may want to look at the article located at the top of the Newcomers section about where to post certain subjects that Tanitha painstakingly wrote for you all.
Argo66

ARGO: I am 6 feet 7inches tall and I didn't get that way from eating veggies. My IS4 likes it's Lee tanks served medium rare please

Tanitha: Hi TOGA.
Hows things going? I found that your recruiting thread had fell off onto page 2, So I thought id drop in and say hello.
Ive added you to my friends list in game so I'll catch up with you for a chat soon. Actually you are online now, So I'll go PM you in game now.
Have fun..

Tanitha: Recruiting post updated.
http://forum.worldof...-for-clan-wars/

Tanitha:

Dictionary meaning..
In·som·ni·a (Pronunciation[in-som-nee-uh]) –noun Inability to obtain sufficient sleep, esp. when chronic; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness.
In·som·ni·aX (Pronunciation[in-som-nee-aks]) –noun. A person who plays World of Tanks way too much, when they should be sleeping.

InsominaX Clan is a Hard-Core professional gaming clan, that has kicked booty in every game its entered over the last 12 years since the release of Ultima Online. World of Tanks will be no different. Your only choice really is. Join us, or lose.
Who we are looking for.
Clan members should meet the following requirements.
1. Be playing on the USA server on release.
2. Be available during USA prime time for Clan Wars on a regular basis.
3. Be free to grind quickly on release. IE. Preferably Retired, Self Employed, Unemployed, or able to schedule a few days or a week off work.
4. As above, be aiming to gain a T10 within 5 days after release.
5. As above, be willing to pump a little cash into the game at release to get ahead, IE premium and some extra gold for credits/exp conversion etc.
6. Be forum literate enough to work out when you will be required for clan wars.
7. Be drama free, Drama will not be permitted. So its expected that you have a fairly clean TK record in beta, have little or no forum warnings, and a positive forum reputation.
8. Be an adult, 18+, that isn't easily offended, and doesn't whine and create drama over pointless issues.
9. Be available for VOIP communications, Currently we are using TS.
In return we offer you.
1. Fun. winning is fun losing isn't. So join the winning clan and have fun and earn the bragging rights.
2. A fairly "Rule Free" environment to play in. Our clan forums and team-speak contain very little if any rules on swearing etc.
3. A kiddie free no drama environment to play in. We only play with good like minded adults. Anyone not fitting that description is removed from the clan quickly.
4. Lots of credits and gold earned from all the land we will own, Split fairly between the clan members based on their activity.
Team Speak Server Details
Teamspeak 3 address 123.2.78.192 Port 9987 No Password
Clan Activity
We are not overly interested in platooning during beta. Most regulars in the clan already have T10 tanks ages ago, so they are just playing casually occasionally and are waiting for release.
Our sole goal is winning clan war's. We are not interested in zerging 100's of casual gamers into our clan at this stage, we are just concentrating on building the super strong foundations by gaining a few more hard core elite players. If this is you. PM me in game or in the forums or reply here.
Our clan website is professionally hosted here. http://insomniaxclan.com/index.php
But it will not be used much before release.
Tank Selection
With the game as it is currently, We will probably be aiming for team's of the following tanks.
IS7's and a few T10 TD's.
A few T9 medium tanks for scouting.
& Top tier artillery.
Previous clan recruiting posts have been closed and junk-yarded.

Tanitha: Not really Artic, there are rules against swearing, people are free to use the censor or ignore it if they wish. But the tools for dealing with the issue are..
Screenshot / Report, And then mods and support can Chat ban / Game ban.
Swearing is not permitted, even with the censor that doesn't work very well. Players that do so will be banned. This isn't really up for discussion.
The topic is, should the penalties be stronger.

Tanitha: Tanit was a Phoenician lunar goddess, worshipped as the patron goddess at Carthage .. Etc..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanit

Tanitha: Wow, what a great contest. I'm personally a fan of the unusual ones.
Like the toilet rolls on fire, the packet of smokes, and the slab of meat.
Good job everyone.

MrVic: EU server will be online soon. Also NA server has some hardware upgrades coming
Either way closing this one out. We just have to wait a bit longer

Tanitha: http://forum.worldof...available-here/

Tanitha: Clan Wars.

Tanitha: Then you have bragging rights, and preventing other's from getting the credits/gold/resources/land..
With every MMORPG, maxing a character is fairly easy. And then the "end content" is things like the clan war's system..
The clan wars will make me pump cash into the game to get ahead. IE get a T10 tank very quickly.
Without clan war's id not spend much/any on the game, because there would be no hurry, and I could play casually and grind the higher earning T5 tanks in random battles.