Developers posts on forum

Gnomon:     You can "mix" Directions throughout the event and complete some missions from the North and some from the South. Basically, your Direction choice one day has no impact on your choice the following day.  

DomoSapien:  

DomoSapien:  

DomoSapien:  

DomoSapien:  

DomoSapien:   Well, my logic was 'overall bloom being larger means a longer time for the reticle to fully close because it has more distance to shrink.' But I appreciate everyone's input, now I know to prioritize my driver skills differently! +1's for all of you <3

DomoSapien:   Well, we don't work in the Chicago office so afraid we don't really have an answer for you. Might be a good question for the WoT Console forum, though?

DomoSapien: Well without spoiling too much, we've got 2 new maps coming to Supertest soon. Not specifically for the Kursk event, but still.. new maps!

DomoSapien: I will prioritize off-road driving over clutch braking on most unless my traverse is painfully slow. Usually I want as much acceleration as possible to get  in/out of cover ASAP. 

On the T57 Heavy you notice an overall substantial improvement in driving over fields etc which helps with arty focus quite a bit. While we're on the subject of driver skills, is smooth ride usually worth getting? I figure it reduces overall bloom so aim time is faster as a result. And sweet full-speed autolock shots on distant targets are always fun.

DomoSapien: Unfortunately your only options are to either dismiss the crews you don't plan on using, or purchase barracks upgrades.

Dismiss all unused crew that is less than 100% first. Afterwards, see if you have any premium tanks with crews currently in them that have less qualification than 100%, and replace them with your extra crewmen.

 

DomoSapien:   Oh no! Please take it easy, your health definitely comes first. The event lasts 53 days, so you can miss 23 of them and still earn the tank + style. 

DomoSapien:

You can mouse over the little "i" icon next to the South Front to see what tanks are eligible for the Kursk Missions. And I don't know where you heard that rumor but it's blatantly false. Perhaps I can shed a bit of light as to why we make posts like this one. As Community Coordinators, we have no direct/immediate influence over development or design choices. Since asking our dev team to change something involves changing it for each and every region, as well as substantial manpower, we try to do what we can to clarify and educate on the Community side. Nobody told Gnomon he had to post this. He saw a way in which he might be able to help out, so he took the initiative to do it.

DomoSapien: Howdy, Tankers! 
You may have noticed that today marks the beginning of the Kursk Event. In honor of this historic event, we're featuring a set of missions to earn the Shielded T-34; a tier V premium version of the standard T-34. We figured it might be nice to explain the significance of this vehicle, as well as its role in the battle of Kursk. 

This 53-Day long event commemorates the 53-Day long engagement in the Kursk Region on the Eastern Front, which was one of the longest armored-vehicle engagements in history. The battle at Prokhorovka was one of the most noteworthy during the Kursk Engagements, and it is where the Panther made its debut in the German forces. The battle of Kursk did go in favor of the Soviet forces, however it brought to light some serious concerns with the viability of the T-34 that had been in service since 1941. 
Ultimately, it was the Soviet focus on low-cost, high output production that allowed them to secure victory in Kursk, as the Red Army which had essentially been rebuilt with inexperienced forces had to resort to strength-in number tactics to make up for the T-34's shortcomings; primarily the 76.2mm gun on the 1941 and 1942 models. The gun was unreliable against the additional frontal applique armor on up-armored Panzer III and Panzer IV variants, as well as the frontal armor of the Tiger I and the Panther at standard ranges. The Panther and Tiger I were able, on the other hand, to take out T-34's with ease at ranges of 1,000-1,500 Meters. While the bulk of the German fighting force was still made up of Panzer III's, IV's and StuG III's, the prior two certainly proved the most troublesome against the Soviet T-34, which made up the vast majority of the Soviet armored forces. (Approximately 1/3 of the 3,500 Soviet tanks at Kursk)
Tactics used primarily capitalized on the mobility and maneuverability of the T-34 compared to heavier German vehicles. The 76.1mm gun proved unable to penetrate these vehicles frontally at all without Tungsten rounds, and were only able to penetrate their weaker side armor from very close ranges. Hence, the move was to essentially charge as many T-34's as possible and close the gap, hoping to land flanking shots from close range. The Shielded T-34 in-game is a bit of a hodgepodge between the 1941 T-34 variant and the 1943 variant, featuring a hexagonal turret with additional applique armor plating riveted onto the the turret and sideskirts. There is no official designation for the shielded T-34, as this was a prototype vehicle that didn't enter large-scale production. However, several were deployed on the Eastern front, and all were eventually lost in battle.  This vehicle is essentially the Soviet effort to increase the survivability of the T-34 and allow the vehicle a better chance at reaching a close enough range to engage a Tiger I or Panther and have a chance at penetrating its armor. The variant featured in-game was developed by engineers of Research Institute-48 and Plant No. 112 under supervision of I. Burtsev. Of course, with the addition of extra armor comes the addition of extra weight. Without upgrading the engine, adding these armor plates to the vehicle was a double-edged sword. The extra armor gave it a bit more of a fighting chance against Panzer III and IV's, but ultimately it's questionable whether or not this additional applique armor actually made a difference. During field tests, the armored screen sides were able to withstand fire from 37mm and 50mm anti-tank guns, but were penetrated by armor piercing 88mm and 75mm shells. 

(Stats from Tanks.gg, an extremely useful third-party site for referencing stats and viewing 3d armor models to figure out effective armor values)
 As we can see above, the T-34 Shielded features improved DPM and Gun Handling over the standard T-34, at the cost of a bit of penetration and quite a bit of mobility, as well as turret traverse. The extra armor plating should allow for a bit more effective sidescraping, especially against HEAT rounds as the side armor is spaced, which is excellent at eating up those pesky HEAT shells. Logically, it would make sense that all the extra applique armor would stabilize the vehicle a bit, and have such a drastic impact on the turret traverse since virtually the whole turret is covered in additional armor plating. 
So the good news about the T-34 Shielded: You only have to complete 30/53 Missions during the Kursk Event in order to receive the T-34 Shielded, as well as its unique style. You'll also get some premium time and a bunch of other goodies along the way. Functionally, the Kursk Event is similar to the Italian Marathon. There are two branches you can choose between daily, one that can be completed in any vehicle, and one that must be completed specifically in vehicles that were used at Kursk. 
Finally, here's a better view of the unique style that comes with the Shielded T-34, featuring Identification marks and tactical symbols used by the Red Army's Armored Corps:

Got questions about the event? Check out the full article on our news portal!
Got even more questions? Gnomon's got your back! Check out his Kursk Event FAQ !
Too much reading? Check out the handy video overview below:
Best of luck out there! We hope you enjoy the event.
 

Gnomon: Thanks for putting this together, Private_Public! Looks like it's going to be a lot of fun 

Gnomon:   I do apologize if there is any confusion caused. Almost all of the information in the F.A.Q. was provided in release articles or explained in-game. I compiled it into this post just to be thorough and provide a quick reference for folks. 

Gnomon:   Hiya! If you purchase the T34S and then earn 30 Points for the event, you will receive Credits for that reward.   Also, if you purchase the tank, the missions will not be completed and you can use the T-34S to work on the South Directions. 

Gnomon: Hi, again!  I wanted to provide y'all with an update on the Fair Play Policy.  If you've never heard of it, the Fair Play Policy was created for penalizing the use of any prohibited software. You can find our original article over it here that explains the workings in further detail: Fair Play Policy  Recently, we've penalized 814 accounts for using prohibited software and banned another 215 accounts permanently for habitually breaking these rules. You can read up on this in our Summer Update - Fair Play Policy Update: Summer 2018 Ensuring fair play is our priority, and we'll continue to fight to create a fair ecosystem for our players.   Thanks, everyone! See you out on the battlefield! 

DomoSapien: One of the largest battles on the Kursk front occurred at Prokhorovka, which has been in the game for quite some time

Gnomon: Hi, everyone!    With the recent release of the Battle of Kursk Event, I thought I'd make a quick F.A.Q. for questions I've seen on the forums and to centralize a bit of info. I apologize for the wall of text, but I wanted to get as many questions in as possible.     Hope this helps!    Q: When can I play the Battle of Kursk event? A: Remembering Kursk is a 50-day challenge. The event starts today, July 5th. It will end on August 23rd.   Q: So, what type of event is this?  A: The Battle of Kursk event is a chain of missions that rewards daily points that add up to reward you with prizes. A new mission will be unlocked daily with two paths for completion, North and South Directions.    Q: What can I get from taking part in the event?  A: The main rewards are a commemorative medal, the T-34 shielded, and a special Kursk-dedicated style that you can apply to any tank in your Garage. You can also earn things like consumables, Premium Time, and equipment!    The Point-based rewards can be found below:   Event Rewards 5 Points 1 Day Premium Account 5x Automatic Fire Extinguishers 5x Large Repair Kits 5x Large First Aid Kits Kursk Event Medal   10 Points 1x Enhanced Gun-Laying Drive 5x Automatic Fire Extinguishers 5x Large Repair Kits 5x Large First Aid Kits   15 Points 1x Coated Optics 5x Automatic Fire Extinguishers 5x Large Repair Kits 5x Large First Aid Kits   20 Points 1x Large-Caliber Tank Gun Rammer 5x Automatic Fire Extinguishers 5x Large Repair Kits 5x Large First Aid Kits   30 Points Tier VT-34 shielded with a 100% crew and a unique style 1x Garage Slot 5x Automatic Fire Extinguishers 5x Large Repair Kits 5x Large First Aid Kits   40 Points 7 Days Premium Account 5x Automatic Fire Extinguishers 5x Large Repair Kits 5xLarge First Aid Kits   50 Points A style applied to any of your vehicles 5x Automatic Fire Extinguishers 5x Large Repair Kits 5x Large First Aid Kits   Q: Does the 30 Point reward tank come with Crew? A: The T-34 shielded rewarded at the 30 Point mark comes with 100% Crew, as listed above.    Q: What is the T-34 Shielded? A: Well, it's based off the normal T-34 but the T-34S has additional armor screens on the sides of the hull and on the turret. It comes with a 76mm gun, and APCR ammo as its standard round.    Here is a little bit of info on the history of the tank: "The T-34 shielded was one of the projects to improve armor of the T-34 series tanks. This variant of shielding was developed by engineers of Research Institute-48 and Plant No. 112 under the supervision of I. Burtsev. During the field trials, the armored screen sides were able to withstand fire from 37mm and 50mm anti-tank guns but were penetrated by Armor-Piercing 88mm and 75mm shells. All manufactured prototypes were sent to the front and lost in battles."   Check out its Tankopedia entry here for more info and stats: T-34 Shielded   Q: What modes can I complete missions in? A: You can complete the missions in Random Battles (Standard, Assault, Encounter) and Grand Battles.   Q: How do I complete missions and play in the event? A: The mission requirements will be listed for you each day, and you will have to option to complete either the North or South Directions. By completing missions, you earn points for the event.    Q: Can I complete both Directions for the same daily mission? A: No. Once you finish either the North or South Direction requirement, the mission for that day is done and the other Direction cannot be completed.    Q: What is the difference between the North and South Directions? Which should I do?!  A: Well, first off, they provide the same rewards for the daily mission. The North Direction missions can be completed using any tank Tier IV and higher (but not those used for the South Direction), but the Northern mission requirements will be a bit more difficult to complete. South Direction missions can be completed in the tanks that took part in the Battle of Kurk, and the mission requirements will be slightly easier than the North.    Q: Which tanks can I use for the South Direction? A: Those tanks can be found in the drop-down below:   Vehicles for South Direction The following vehicles can be used to complete the South Direction:   Germany Marder 38T StuG III Ausf. B Grille Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H StuG III Ausf. G Hummel Nashorn Panther Tiger I Ferdinand   U.S.S.R. T-60 M3 Light T-70 Churchill III KV-1S SU-85 T-34 T-34 Shielded SU-152     Q: When do new missions become available? A: A new mission will become available to you each day that the event is live.    Q: Where can I view my mission and event progress? A: Your event and mission progress can be viewed in the game client. There should be an extra mission flag at the top of your Garage that will take you directly to your progress and the event page.    Q: Can the style on the T-34 shielded be removed or put on other tanks?  A: The style that comes with T-34 shielded is unique and cannot be removed from the T-34S or placed on other tanks.    Q: Can I remove the style rewarded from earning 50 points? Can it be applied to other tanks? A: The style can be applied to any Tier I-X tank.   Q: Do you have any articles or videos that explain more about the event? A: Sure do! Check out all of these links, if you'd like: Video - The Battle of Kursk Event Videos: The Battle of Kursk Historical Information Article - Remembering Kursk: The Battle Begins! Article - Vehicles needed for South Directions Article - Remembering Kursk: Special Battle Bundles   Thanks, everyone, and I hope this helps to answer some of your questions!   See you on the battlefield!   

Gnomon: Hey, everyone!  Hope that your Thursday is going pretty well.  The Battle of Kursk event went live today, and we'd like to get your feedback. Check out the event in-game, and let us know your suggestions, feedback (both positive and negative feedback is welcome as long as it is constructive and on-topic), and comments. What do you like? What do you dislike? We want to hear what you've got to say! If you'd like some more info on the Battle of Kursk, check out these links: Video - The Battle of Kursk Event Videos: The Battle of Kursk Historical Information Article - Remembering Kursk: The Battle Begins! Article - Vehicles needed for South Directions Thanks, everyone! Let us know what you think, and see you on the battlefield!

MA77: Saudações, tanqueiros!
Hoje começa um novo evento no jogo, "Relembrando Kursk", que é destinado a comemorar o 75º aniversário da Batalha de Kursk, no qual vocês podem ganhar grandes recompensas, incluindo estilos especiais e o novo tanque premium T-34 Shielded.
  Compartilhem conosco suas sugestões e opiniões sobre o evento!
Boa sorte no campo de batalha! 

Felipe6666Original: ¡Buenas, Comandantes!   En el día de hoy, comienza Recordando Kursk, un evento pensado para conmemorar el 75to aniversario de la Batalla de Kursk en el que pueden ganar grandes recompensas, incluyendo estilos especiales y el nuevo tanque premium T-34 shielded.     ¡Compartan con nosotros sus opiniones y sugerencias sobre evento!   ¡Saludos y mucha suerte!  

KRZYBooP: Howdy Boom Jockies,    Check out these awesome "The more you know," videos that show the biggest Tank battle in history.        You have to sing the School house rock jingle before you press play though.    p.s. There are 4 parts to this series. 

Gnomon: Hi again, folks!  Hope you're ready for some more America!  From July 4th until July 23rd (04:20 PT | 06:20 CT | 07:20 ET) the On Track missions will be live for the T110E3.  If you'd like to see the missions and rewards, check out the following link or just open the drop-down below: On Track for July 4-23: T110E3 Article On Track to the T110E3Mission: On Track to Tier XRewards: x1 Manual Fire Extinguisher x1 Automatic Fire Extinguisher x1 Small First Aid Kit x1 Large First Aid Kit x1 Small Repair Kit x1 Large Repair KitConditions:Earn 25,000 XP over any number of battlesRestrictions: Limit 10 times per account Random, Grand, 7v7 unranked Team Battles, Skirmishes, and Strongholds Must be in one of the following vehicles: Tier II T3 HMC    Tier III T56 GMC    Tier IV M8A1    Tier IV T40    Tier V M10 Wolverine    Tier VI M36 Jackson    Tier VII T25 AT    Tier VIII T28    Tier IX T95    Tier X T110E3     Mission: Equip Your Tank Part IRewards: 1x Improved Ventilation Class 3Conditions:Complete “On Track to Tier X” four timesRestrictions: Once per account Mission: Equip Your Tank Part IIRewards: 1x Large-Caliber Tank Gun RammerConditions:Complete “On Track to Tier X” eight timesRestrictions: Once per account Mission: This Track Leads to the ArmoryRewards: Tier III M22 Locust (50% crew) 1x Garage Slot 2x Personal Reserves for +25% Credits (1 hour) Note: 320,000 Credit compensation if you already own the vehicleConditions:Complete “On Track to Tier X” 10 timesRestrictions: Once per account Mission: Rushing Down the LineRewards: +30% XPConditions:Damage two or more enemy vehicles in a single battleRestrictions: Random, 7v7 unranked Team Battles, Skirmishes, and Strongholds Repeatable Must be in one of the following vehicles: Tier II T3 HMC    Tier III T56 GMC    Tier IV M8A1    Tier IV T40    Tier V M10 Wolverine    Tier VI M36 Jackson    Tier VII T25 AT     Mission: Getting Your Crew On TrackRewards: x2 Crew XPConditions: Damage two or more enemy vehicles in a single battleRestrictions: Random, Grand, 7v7 unranked Team Battles, Skirmishes, and Strongholds Repeatable Must be in one of the following vehicles: Tier VIII T28    Tier IX T95    Tier X T110E3     50% Discount on Regular VehiclesGet a 50% discount on the following Regular Vehicles: Tier II T3 HMC    Tier III T56 GMC    Tier IV M8A1    Tier IV T40    Tier V M10 Wolverine    30% Discount on Regular VehiclesGet a 30% discount on the following Regular Vehicles: Tier VI M36 Jackson    Tier VII T25 AT    Tier VIII T28    Tier IX T95    Tier X T110E3   

Felipe6666Original: ¡Saludos, tanquistas!   En el día de hoy, ingresan al Supertest dos mapas en HD: Pueblo Fantasma (Ghost Town) y Frontera del Imperio (Empire's Border). Quizás no los conozcan bien porque Pueblo Fantasma solo se usaba para Batallas en Equipo. Por su parte, Frontera del Imperio solo estaba disponible en los servidores de China.   Imágenes de Pueblo Fantasma     Video de Pueblo Fantasma   Imágenes de Frontera del Imperio     Video de Frontera del Imperio     Con las pruebas que hagamos en el Supertest podremos evaluar si estos mapas son o no adecuados para Batallas Aleatorias de 15 vs. 15. Veremos cuáles niveles se desempeñan bien en estos escenarios y a recolectar información sobre posibles problemas (posiciones de disparo, de respawn, desbalances, etc.).   Una vez que el Supertest finalice, decidiremos sobre la incorporación de Pueblo Fantasma y Frontera del Imperio para todos los servidores, así que nos interesa mucho saber su opinion sobre estos mapas.   ¡Mucha suerte en el campo de batalla!

Gnomon: Morning, folks!  Hope that you had a great 4th!  If you weren't aware, the Battle of Kursk event is now live.  The missions have two Directions that can be used to complete them, North and South. If you choose the Southern direction, you have 19 historical vehicles which you can use to complete it. Three of those historical vehicles are premium tanks. So, we've currently got two of the three on sale! We have bundles for the Churchill III and T-34 Shielded. And speaking of the Shielded, all of the bundles for this tank also include the special style, which is normally awarded for earning 50 MP during the Kursk Missions. We've also got a Parking Pass on sale, so be sure to check the bundles in the drop-down below, or check out the article here - Remembering Kursk: Special Battle Bundles Kursk Special Bundles Battle of Kursk BundlesJuly 5-Aug. 24, 04:20 PT | 06:20 CT | 07:20 ET Churchill III — Battle of Kursk: $34.99 (21% Off) contains:Tier V Churchill III   Enhanced Gun-Laying DriveImproved Ventilation Class 3Medium-Caliber Tank Gun Rammer60 Days Premium AccountGet x5 XP for the first 20 wins in the Churchill III1x Garage Slot T-34 shielded Supreme Kursk Event Package: $99.99 (32% Off) contains:Tier V T-34 shielded   Tier II Tetrarch100% Crew for T-34 shieldedSpecial style for the T-34 shieldedSpecial style for any tankGet x5 XP for the first 30 wins in the T-34 shielded20,000 Gold30 Days Premium Account30x Personal Reserves: +50% Credits (2 Hours)30x Personal Reserves: +300% Crew XP (2 Hours)2x Garage Slots  T-34 shielded Ultimate Kursk Event Package: $59.99 (23% Off) contains:Tier V T-34 shielded   100% Crew for T-34ESpecial style for T-34 shieldedSpecial style for any tankGet x5 XP for the first 15 wins in the T-34 shielded8,950 Gold20x Personal Reserves: +50% Credits (2 hours)30x Personal Reserves: +200% Crew XP (2 hours)1x Garage Slot T-34 shielded Standard Kursk Event Package: $39.99 contains:Tier V T-34 shielded   100% Crew for T-34 shieldedSpecial style for T-34 shieldedSpecial style for any tank3,200 Gold15x Personal Reserves: +200 %Crew XP (2 hours)1x Garage Slot Parking Pass: $7.49 (50% Off) contains:10x Garage Slots    

Felipe6666Original:   Ahí te escribí por privado   ¡Saludos!

TeriyakiTanker:   no it wouldn’t, how do I know you ask?  Because when they did the his in ranked battl s people just camped knowing that winning didn’t matter and they could camp the red line all game, farm a bunch of garbage damage after the game was already decided so yeah we know that’s a terrible idea.

Jambijon:   I've updated the forum post.  You are correct, it's tier V

Jambijon:   Sorry that bit wasn't relevant to Attack/Defense and yes, there is only 2 battles per team regardless of the outcome.

BigDaddyLaxative:   I've updated the forum post.  You are correct, it's tier V

BigDaddyLaxative:   Sorry that bit wasn't relevant to Attack/Defense and yes, there is only 2 battles per team regardless of the outcome.

Hambijon:   I've updated the forum post.  You are correct, it's tier V

Hambijon:   Sorry that bit wasn't relevant to Attack/Defense and yes, there is only 2 battles per team regardless of the outcome.

MA77: Salve, salve!   Neste final de semana vocês poderão jogar torneios 5x5, 7x7 e 4x4, todos no modo Ataque/Defesa.

Acesse a página de torneios e registre sua equipe para batalhar por um monte de ouro.    Boa sorte!  

Felipe6666Original: ¡Buenas a todos!   Les traemos más torneos para este fin de semana. Esta vez, tendrán la oportunidad de ganar oro (por equipo) y reservas personales (para cada jugador). Más detalles:   5 vs. 5: ¡Lucha de Viernes por la Noche!: https://worldoftanks.com/es-ar/tournaments/1000000712/ 7 vs. 7: ¡Escaramuzas de Sábado!: https://worldoftanks.com/es-ar/tournaments/1000000714/ 4 vs. 4: ¡Diversión de Domingo!: https://worldoftanks.com/es-ar/tournaments/1000000715/   ¡Saludos y buena suerte!   P.D.: Comencé a localizar los horarios para cada país para facilitarles un poco las cosas. Espero que ayude (y no haberlo hecho mal).

JayStark02: Closing thread due to off-topic posting.

The_Chieftain: Ah. Found it.   https://www.facebook.com/TheChieftainWargaming/photos/a.442864872419966.102409.440361639336956/1946663278706777/?type=3    

Jambijon: Hello Everyone!  I've updated this weekends tournaments with the schedule and prizing, as well as archived the past tournaments in the spoiler drop down.

BigDaddyLaxative: Hello Everyone!  I've updated this weekends tournaments with the schedule and prizing, as well as archived the past tournaments in the spoiler drop down.

Hambijon: Hello Everyone!  I've updated this weekends tournaments with the schedule and prizing, as well as archived the past tournaments in the spoiler drop down.

Gnomon: Hey, everyone!  I just wanted to let you know about an upcoming micropatch scheduled for tomorrow morning.  The micropatch will be applied at: WoT NA Central - 04:00 AM (Central Time) 7/4/2018 The downtime is planned to be about 45 minutes.  For more info, check out the downtime notification here: Micropatch World of Tanks 1.0.2_7 (Downtime) Thanks, everyone! Hope you have a great 4th! 

Gnomon: Congrats on your third Mark! Looks like it was an awesome game 

Gnomon: Hi, again! 
The results are in, and our 5 winners are:   riff_ __WarChild__ Goldminer931 Cricketer Pepetruelo   The winners will have the Sherman VC Firefly in their Garages as of this post.   Thanks for taking part in the contest, and hope you had a great Canada Day!    If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check out the Independence Day Photo contest I'm currently running.   See you all on the battlefield! 

KRZYBooP:   If a certain Will Smith movie isn't in your picture you might be doing it wrong.   

Gnomon:   Krzy currently have a design-a-camo contest here:  KRZYBoop's Customs Contest   I know it's not a design-a-tank contest, but we've had a lot of requests for that type of contest so rest assured we've heard you and have some plans for the future 

KRZYBooP:   Silly Jambijon. I fixed your PSA for you.