Developers posts on forum

JayRatedTheKid:   Sliding into your DMs.  

JayRatedTheKid:   I think you've already sent me an email, but hit me up if not.

CabbageMechanic: I am still receiving and collecting responses on this and am about to wrap up.  Please get any Day 19 issues/complaint PMs in to me by tomorrow for consideration.
 

CabbageMechanic:

The_Chieftain:   That was my thought as well. It seriously overmatches the cruisers one encounters, and the torps could do nasty things. Unfortunately, it didn't really work out that way for me. I'm going to have a crack at Indianapolis next. I'll need to stay clear of the BBs, but everything else should work.   Nelson was nice in theory, deleting ships I could get to. But too slow to get from B to A. Had another Midway game, I had better get used to running out of aircraft.

CabbageMechanic: Hey Tankers,
Have some info on the latest HD map updates for you.  Soon the Super Test server will be receiving updated versions of Steppes, Ruinberg, and Fisherman's Bay to test some of the changes to the maps.  As some of you know, part of the HD map updates for the old maps involve some significant changes to their layouts to improve and innovate the gameplay on them.  We want to take the opportunity to improve the maps as we upgrade them to HD quality.
Steppes:
 This isn't the first time we have tested Steppes, but we now have an updated version incorporating lots of improvements from feedback from the previous round of testing.  We've made changes that will improve the balance of the map, give some more opportunities for early long-range snapshots, adding some more opportunities to play from camouflage/concealment, and improve the East flank to make it more playable for both sides.
Ruinberg:  First look at the updated version  - some significant balance changes have been made alongside the updated visuals.  Currently the team from the Northern base has some slight advantages and wins a bit more often, we are making some changes including adding a new playable position from the Southern side in G1 so they can be slightly more secure in their efforts to withstand opponents.  This position will offer some nice shot opportunities into F2 and F3.
Fisherman's Bay:
 Another first look, we are looking to improve the gameplay of the central part of the map and make the Western side more suitable for both teams.  New intermediate cover in contestable position and some cleaned up sight lines will create more opportunities to support fights occurring in the middle.
Please note that these are far from finished products and will likely be updated again before seeing the live server.  In addition, I have received feedback from several of you that these newer videos aren't offering a great look at the layout changes - I have submitted that feedback to the team.
Let us know what you think!

CabbageMechanic:   You're the real mvp heavymetal - this is our most common CT issue and I appreciate you highlighting it.

Anybody have some cool screenshots from their creations on the CT?  I'm hoping for a few more highlighting options so I can finish Thomas the Tank Engine:

MA77:   E aí, Viitu.

Como ficou seu ping no servidor LATAM e como era no servidor US Central?

The_Chieftain: ITCH Scriptwriting has hit a snag. Turns out Bovington's Ram was a target tank, which is why the mantlet, ports, etc are all welded over. There may not be anything inside to cover. Chances are I'll have to move onto something else instead and maybe do the one in Ottawa, if the restoration is complete. But I have finished the scripts for the Archer and Black Prince already requested.

Quemapueblos: No, probably not. Latin America players will hopefully get a more solid connection as we optimize this server over time.  

Quemapueblos: Hey Major! yep, I moved over to WoT several months back. Your in Trevzor and Niko's capable hands now. Speaking of which, I still need to update my signature...

The_Chieftain: I have received confirmation from the publisher that Can Openers will be in people's hands by Christmas, at least for US customers. Foreign folks are a bit touch and go.

Quemapueblos: Tankers,   As you may be aware, we are testing a new server that is based in Brazil. It offers very low ping to players in Latin America, but it will not be optimal to play here from North America. If in doubt please check your login settings when you launch World of Tanks, and make sure you select the appropriate server for your country!   The Auto setting should detect your best ping and in most cases it will pick the best server for you but if you are having latency issues please check which server you are connected to.

MA77: Salve!   Após o primeiro dia com o servidor LATAM Test aberto ao público e todo feedback que estamos recebendo, gostaríamos de lembrar-los alguns pontos deste servidor:   O servidor inicialmente só ficará disponível durante quinze hora por dia, abrindo às 11:00 e fechando às 02:00 (GMT -2) - Horário Oficial de Brasília As filas poderão ser mais lentas que o normal nas primeiras horas do dia e no começo da madrugada   Pedimos que tenham paciência em casos de demorar para encontrar uma partida e continuem a nos dar feedback para que possamos ao longo dos dias melhorarmos a experiência de vocês com o servidor de teste.   Atenciosamente, Wargaming Brasil

CabbageMechanic: Congratulations to Zero No Kiseki for making the final table!

Final 8 + Matches:


  Tonight's matches will be played on Redshire unless a Tiebreaker is necessary - Tiebreakers will be played on the designated Tiebreaker map Ruinberg since Redshire does not have A/D.  And remember: Playing for ties will not get you into Valhalla.

Matches are Best of 3, except for the finals which will be Best of 5.

Good luck everyone!  

Saffr0n: Here's a summary of what happened: http://forum.worldof...3#entry11346003   So, if you had a qualifying day that met the requirements of what was stated on the portal for Day 19, we gave a marathon point towards completion. We ran into some snags with our original plan so we ended up crediting players that were on the cusp of completing the T34B or IS-6 B marathon (14 tokens) and would have with the additional point added. If a player showed up in the payout list with the condition I just mentioned, then they were given the T34B or IS-6B or their compensation value in credits (if the vehicle is already owned).    Hope this helps. Cheers. 

CabbageMechanic: Boosters for 49 point-havers are on the way, might take a little while for the invoice to finish.

@PoliticallyIncorrectName

That is definitely some sort of UI bug as we have the full list of points and the highest is definitely a single person at 50 - weird.  

The_Chieftain: So over on the BGFT game, they've gone ahead with the US CV loadout changes. I wasn't paying sufficient attention, and was royally confused for a moment.   This was my last game in a Strike Midway.   And my first in New Midway.   The latter was in a permissive air environment, using HE bombs. We'll try the AP bombs tomorrow. And probably meet a Des Moines.

MA77:   Você está abrindo jogo pelo launcher? Também recomendo baixar a ferramente WGCheck para verificar a integridade do jogo.

Caso não resolva, reinstale o seu jogo. 

MA77: Fala, Jtrallii!

Seu jogo foi instalado novamente ou ele ficou salvo em outro HD/Partição?

The_Chieftain:   OK...   As to the M18/90, you may want to look at my article on the vehicle. https://worldoftanks...ns_Hatch_M1890/ . Only one was ever built, in Aberdeen. No longer in existence.   Many moons ago, a 3D model for an in-game T88 was created, it was to become a TD. Search way, way back in the archives (like four years). I pushed back a fair bit, for it to become an SPG (Like wot the real vehicle was). It vanished, never to be seen again. The real T88 is currently located in Ft Lee, VA.   As for the M36B1, we are well aware of it. We're kindof keeping it off to one side, just in case we ever decide to go with the long-forgotten idea of hull upgrades. We have a number of other US TDs we can choose from as a premium (Hey, I literally wrote the book on them, few are unknown to us!), it's just a matter of waiting until the vehicle teams decide now's a good time for it.

The_Chieftain: I've been chewing on this for a while, and in 1957, I have to say, I honestly can't think of any precedent. Ground idlers were nothing new, look at the Stuart, for example, but they were adjustable.   About the only non-adjustable tracks of any sort I can think of are those running strange suspension systems, such as Strv-103 or MBT-70, where the suspension makes any 'set' tension pointless.   I mean, in theory, I guess they could stretch the tracks enough with track jacks that the suspension itself is permanently causing the tension, which I presume was the plan with T92. I can't think of any other way of ensuring that the tracks stay on for any reasonable amount of time. Presumably also, there were enough flaws with the practice that they added the comp-idler in the end anyway.   As for why it was removed on the survivor... well, I have absolutely no idea.

CabbageMechanic:   Yes, NA players in NA will are able to connect to the LATAM server by selecting it from the dropdown menu at the login screen, just like the previous East/West.

CabbageMechanic: Hey Tankers, 
As many of you have seen from the Common Test server and videos like Quickybaby's, we are close to the release of a new set of Customization features.  Here is an FAQ covering aspects of the transition and some questions we expect to see once it launches:
 • What will happen with my old camouflage, emblems and inscriptions?You keep them • What will be with customization for tanks similar to Defender, Patrion?Customization remains unavailable for these tanks • Camouflage is 1 item?A camouflage set for 1 season is 3 parts. You can apply 3 parts, not necessarily from the same set • Will there be any new bonuses with customization?No, bonus remain the same • How many parts of camouflage can I apply on turretless tank?For these tanks you can apply only 2 parts to cover whole tank (Turreted vehicled have 4) • To get the camouflage bonus I need to apply all 3 parts?No, 1 hull part will be enough • Did the camouflage bonus change with new customization?◦ No, it will remain the same • How often are you going to produce new styles?It will depends on many factors, but we have plans to produce many styles during next year • Monotone camouflages, can I somehow modify them?Yes, players will be able to change scale of spots in camouflage. Changing base color will change how camouflage looks • Will you introduce new customization for other tiers?We will work on customization for tier 6-9 during 2018 • Can I create my style, save it and after apply to other tanks?Currently it is not available, but we will consider it in the future • If I will apply 1 emblem to all seasons, I will pay for 1 only?No, each emblem has price for an item. If you buy 1 item, you can only apply it once • Will I be able to zoom in to an customization element to see details?Yes, it will be possible • I purchased and applied effect, but nothing happened?It could be an issue for low graphics settings, so then you will see notification. Change graphics settings to check how effect looks • I did apply customization, but my friends do not see it?By default checkbox with do not show me non-historical elements is checked. Uncheck it to make it visible • Checkbox is checked. My customization items are historically accurate, why are they not visible?  If at least 1 item in your applied is not historical, then all customization will not be visible • How I will know which customization element is historical and which is not?There will be icon and extra information in item description • Can I edit the purchased style?No, it is not possible • What type of customization will be available for tanks tier 1-9, without tier 8 premium tanks?◦ camouflages◦ emblems and inscriptions◦ rentable styles • Before update 9.21 I rent camouflage for 7 or 30 days, what will happen?We will pro-rate and compensate the remaining days • What is the difference between camouflage and rent style?Rent style gives full camouflage for all seasons • Could I sell the remaining battles in my rent style or sell part of the style?No • Can I apply style for gold on all tiers, similar to rent style?No, it will be available only for tier 8 premium tanks and tier 10 tanks • What will happen if I remove paint from the tank?Paint will move to storage • What is the difference between historical accurate and non-historical paint?You can apply can with non-historical paint to any season, color the same. Historical paint related to the seasons listed in the Exterior tab.  Certain colors (bright blue, purple etc) will always trigger the Historical filter if you have it enabled.

CabbageMechanic:   Update:

More news on the Auf. Panzer V!

Today the Supertest gets a version with 105-mm gun. We’d like to test the alternative variant of gameplay similar to popular VK 28.01 – big mobile Light tank with excellent gun designed for farming. 
In terms of the Super test there will be two guns available for mounting:  105-mm and previously tested 75-mm, we will test both and see which makes a better fit for the vehicle.  

CabbageMechanic:  
The best example at this point would be the ANZAC server that the Asia now has.  Technically, the server being tested is a "shard" of the Asia server, meaning that players belong to the Asia server and remain in Asia's databases but are able to play on a more local source during peak hours.

As far as the NA population, while it is not large as it once was it is still not small - NA isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
 

CabbageMechanic:   We will definitely be examining all affected factors during testing to see where any negative impacts might occur.  

CabbageMechanic:   Common test has been shut down for now - no information at this time when it will be back up.  The new customization features will be coming to the live server in the near future in any case!    

CabbageMechanic: Hello, players! We created this topic in the forum to help you understand how the LatAm test server will work.  If you have any further questions, please post them in this thread. When will the test server open?On November 29, 2017. Can I play on the test server at any time?No. The server will be online every day from 11am to 2am the next day, every day (Brazil Time - UTC -2:00);The daily running time of the test servers may vary according to the results obtained over time. Why won’t the server stay online all day?For now this is a test server and we will be collecting and analyzing data each day so that we are better able to meet the needs of the community. Why are you launching a Latin American test server?The main point raised by the LatAm player community to improve the WoT experience was the latency.  This server will allow us to test a variety of factors that affect latency in the region. How do I play on the test server?When starting World of Tanks, simply select the LATAM Test server. But it is highly possible that the game client already recognizes and activates this server automatically. Do I have to create a new account to play?No. Do I need to download a new client from the game?No. Will I lose XP and Credits while I use the test server?No. All XP and Credits received on the test server will be obtained in the same way and remain usable on the NA main server. If I have a problem, what should I do?You must send a ticket to our Support and/or report the error in the forum. The more information players give us, the less chance of problems occurring in the future. Will my ping be low compared to the American server?Most likely. However, in the early days we may face problems to optimize access to all players. What if I want to play when the test server is off?You will be able to play normally on the North American server during the absence of the test server.  

Quemapueblos: Now that December is almost here, the holiday season is about to kick into high gear. And few traditions are as effective at getting tankers in a festive mood as the Advent Calendar! To jumpstart your holiday cheer, we're unleashing our jolly collection of specials a bit earlier this year. This time, the Advent Calendar festivities begin on Dec. 1 and last until Jan. 2, treating you to three weeks of 24-hour-only Premium Shop offers, and a final deal, valid Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. If that's not enough to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, we'll be spicing up your December with special New Year Fuss battle missions. As always, the calendar will be updated daily, offering a new challenge and a new deal. Don't miss them! You can always check the Advent Calendar in the game client. It will open automatically when you launch the client Dec. 1–15. You may also open it via the in-game browser by clicking the banner in the Specials tab. From Dec. 15 to Jan. 2, you can hover over the calendar in the Garage to view the daily offers. You can also check the website here!

MA77:  

MA77:   Me descobriram.  

MA77: O servidor está disponível!

MA77: Fala galera!

Fiquem calmos que hoje - exclusivamente - o servidor será aberto no período da tarde!

A partir de amanhã o servidor já será aberto em seu horário normal previamente anunciado: 11:00 - 02:00. 

JayRatedTheKid:   Hey mate,   I've sent you a private message that should be able to help. I was able to successfully get Cheetah and ScrapMetalMerchant across in the same fashion, should work the same for you.    Same goes for anyone who is yet to receive an email initiating their transfer, shoot me a private message and I'll provide all the info you need.

CabbageMechanic: Apparently the management system populated a second stage at the exact same time that was A/D, naturally that one popped on top.   At 6:30 I received a screenshot from tedster showing the mode was wrong, at 6:31 while the match was underway I made the decision to scrap and remake. Messaging went out to both teams as fast as I was able to while rebuilding the stage for 6:45 and confirmed during the countdown that it populated correctly that time.   Screenshot I sent him at the time of the stage settings in disbelief:   Screenshot tedster sent me after dropping out of the A/D round:   As for the earlier tiebreaker, it was always supposed to be A/D - tiebreakers have to be because you can't draw that mode.

The_Chieftain:   I'm beginning to suspect he didn't as much as do a bunch of archive digging as he did simply photograph what he could find in the Icks collection at Knox. If it was there, great, if not, he didn't know it was missing. In fairness, I'm about the same level. My main regret is that Can Openers does not cover that American "Marder" type SP anti-tank gun from the early 1930s. I just never came across any documents about it. And, in fairness, if it wasn't for Hunnicutt, I wouldn't know about it.

The_Chieftain: I have no words... but I like the CGI CV.

CabbageMechanic: Hey Tankers,

Here's what we have:

Tiebreaker 1: SIMPer vs lalala tonight at 6 PM PST.  Winner plays Zero No Kiseki in Round 2 Tomorrow, 11/29 at 5pm PST
Tiebreaker 2: They_Say_Y0L0_Hax  vs me when i dab tonight at 6 PM PST.  Winner plays Misunderestimated in Round 2 tonight, 11/28 at 6:30 PST

Tonight's matches are posted, ignore the second round as it will be wiped after the results are in so the Misunderestimated vs Winner match can take place at 6:30 PST.
 

CabbageMechanic:  
Correct - you will not have to see any of the blatantly strange colors if you do not want.  

MA77:  

Eles terão acesso também.   

MA77:   A ideia é que seja permanente, Johan... só ficará offline em caso de problemas extremos.

CabbageMechanic: Hey Tankers,

We will be crediting all players who earned 49 Points the rewards listed in-game for 50, waiting on the final data to be sure we get everyone, but the boosters should be out within the week.
 

MA77:   Sim! Ele estará localizado no Brasil.  

MA77:    Sobre os torneios, quem sabe um pouco mais no futuro?

Por agora vamos focar em fazer este servidor dar super certo!   

MA77:   Este servidor já está valendo, Johan!

Todas as informações que serão coletadas neste servidor de testes servirá como base para o nosso servidor definitivo!
 

The_Chieftain:   Yep, I seem to recall last time I looked that it was something like a $400 access for a period. I seem to also recall paying about $100 for the CD for the S4 which I still have ten years later, and the Haynes type manual for the A6 set me back, what, 50 for paperback? Rip-off.

MA77:   Durante os testes, a ideia é aumentar o horário de funcionamento deste servidor e logo após teremos o servidor permanente.