Developers posts on forum

Vallter:
1)IS-4 vision slit of driver will be removed, it's true. It won't influence damage model of the vehicle though. All in all, it's only aestetich change.

2)Because we think the it will make this vehicle overperforming. We do not want to buff it in one update and face necessity to nerf it in the next one.

3)Are you sure that E-100 was not intended to fire on a bit longer distances, as all German Tech Tree is intended to?

4)See point 2. We want to balance E-100 and have it overall performance even to other Tier 10 vehicles. But we do not want to creat an Imperial Death Star.

Vallter:
Pz IV was always along with KV, though the last one was rebalanced 3 updates vefore the Pz IV. Please, do not play with facts.

Also Pz IV will be rebalanced to overally tweak it's performance with new equipment.

Vallter:
XP rates depend on many things and also on the performance of the whole team. There is no difference between nation or type of the tank you play. Factors will always remain the same.

Vallter:
Answered above.

Vallter:
No, there won't be any specific limit on amount of Premium vehicles in one team.

Vallter:
T-43 has rather few HP of Ammo Rack module to balance it's good parts with other vehicles. I would suggest you to use 'Wet Ammo Rack'  as additional equipment and also train your gunner with 'Safe Storage' perk to make the situation better.

Currently we are satisfied with vehicle performance and do not plan to change it.

Vallter:
We do plan to increase amount of tutorials, but not in the nearest future. Currently I would suggest you to watch some player-made materials on the matter.

Vallter:
It will be additive to all bonuses (camo net, skills) and than the result number will be a multiplicator for the bonus amount basing on the second type of your calculations. This is what I've meant initally. I will try to choose clearer phrases next time.

Vallter:
1)No, there are no such plans.
2)You can fin this looking in depot.

Vallter:
1)We are thinking about adding second Heavy Tree in future (no firm decision for now), but we currenlty see no place for 3rd German Heavy Tree in the game.
2)Though we have many maps in development currently, they all were postponed. We will add new physics and new render to existing maps first. I cannot say when this process will end, but we most probably won't see any new maps in 8.0, 8.1 and 8.2.
3)Yes, we have it in plans, but it has low priority and will be implemented only in the next year, if ready.

Vallter:
Yes, we will most probably provide such offer, if we add a bucnh of skills and perks in one update.

Vallter:
There are currently no plans, though we do discuss such possibility internally.

Vallter:
1. F-30 85 MM can be used on KV and KV-3. This guns are neither popular nor effective on this vehicles. In contrary, L/70 per our statistics is one of the most used guns on some vehicles aside of Panzerkampfwagen IV
2. It won't receive general nerf in 8.0. Could you please report the person, who told this to you?
3. You would hardly flip him over. Flipping over will be overall nearly impossible. But you will receive credits and XP for dealing him damage

Tanitha: New trend, we banned ~4 of them yesterday.
/Tan

Tanitha: Got it through support channels. Thanks.
/Tan

Tanitha: Theres a section here which would be the best place to get help with this topic.
http://forum.worldof...cussion-guides/

Tanitha: I'm hoping that change will be done by 8.0, (The ETA currently is not the 8.0 PT but in the 8.0 release)
We need to wait to see if it got squeezed-in in time though.

Tanitha:

Tanitha: Hi
Did you read this post? http://forum.worldof...plaints-system/
A lot of your questions on in game features is covered in that link.
As for the naming and shaming, its been discussed a little in here.
You say similar to WOWP, but WOWP did name initially, until it was removed.
In WOT 37 players were permanently game banned last month for "Excessive and repetitive passive pay" 23 were warned.
Similar numbers compared to the last WOT announcement which included a list of 42 banned for the same reason.
As for the insults and provocation in game category, as stated in the other link we processed/investigated about ~1200 players this week.
But to be fair we were catching up on a bit of backlog there.

Tanitha: \
We luvs you all equally.

Tanitha: To be fair the forums is one of my main jobs, so its expected for me to be around here more than a lot of others who specialize in other area's.
But we all do our part.
And I was WG's top Australian employee each month for the last 24 months, But now i have to compete with some ex Big World staff

Tanitha: Hello HeyThatHurts
That is correct.
And a good suggestion thanks.

Tanitha: Id love to see the stats of how common these games are.
Sure with xxxxxxxx games played a day theres probably going to be some at the extremes. But how common are they really?
I play a T10 a lot, and I cant remember the last game with a lot of Artillery in it.
If any of you guys are off grinding T10's, keep a tally for me on how many games you get with more than 3 arty a side, Please.
PS, I don't specialize or work on the development very much, so i don't have access to these types of stats easily.
Regards
Tan.

Tanitha: You sir have the patience of a saint. :
Ive sorted that issue out for you, at least for a while...
Next time, linking such replays into the forums is against the forum rulings, under one of the naming and shaming rules, so don't post anything similar in future please.
And I'll send the replay off to the development team to try and get the griefing situation looked into.
Closing the thread.
Thanks
/Tan

Tanitha: I'm glad it read OK for you, it was harder to write and not as simple as the other ones.
It should make more sense when its paired up with a guide on forum sanctions.
/Tan

Tanitha: Don't stress : ) This is no auto banning based on the number of points,  it is possible but we aren't going to be using it.
The reason (as you said) is old points are meaningless, and World of Tanks is pretty veteran now, one off-topic post a month in between 100 great posts would equal 24 points by now over the last 2 years (ignoring the previous 10 limit).
Sanctions are either the default duration, doubled due to repeat offenses within 7 days of the previous expiring, or escalated to management due to repetitive and excessive rule violations and then based on a human investigation taking all things into consideration.
So in short, ignore old points, we do.
/Tan

Tanitha: Hello Burnner
The auto detector / stats system has been in place for quite a while.
If you haven't received a warning yet after 7369 battles, I would assume your occasional disconnections aren't a problem
/Tan

Tanitha: It can be programmed as such, (from this day forward), however since the warning level doesn't effect sanction durations there is no need to have it diminishing. Especially if it ends up going back into hiding (Players cant see it / Like it used to be)

Tanitha: With a avatar like that, nothing else would be appropriate.

Tanitha: Hello Vonholtz
Exactly, blocking (As in preventing movement completely) is not something covered by the FF/TK system, so that is best reported to support.worldoftanks.com with a replay.
It will result in a 1 day game ban issued to all who were the perpetrators of the griefing/blocking.
Regards
Tan.

Tanitha: Forum Warning Points / Sanction System

Hello Players.
The next topic which could use a little clarification is the new "Forum Warning Points" system.
A bit over a week ago the forum updated and part of that update was a new forum warning system.
It was very difficult to explain to you the players exactly what everything meant, and what the changes meant, because the system was programmable and currently not programmed.
So first of all we had to program things in, develop the procedures, and then come to this stage where we are now ready to explain what the "Forum Warning Points" mean.
The Old System.
Based on the forum rules, every warning or sanction generated 1 warning level
Warning levels ranged from 0 -> 10 and were represented by a red bar to the moderation team under the players name.
This simply was used as a visual representation of the players previous warn/sanction history, and was not used for anything else.
When a players warning level was at 10, warnings and sanctions continued as normal without the level exceeding 10.
The New System.
Now the new warning/sanction system has a feature where players can see their previous warning history & number of warnings, this is on by default, but may be switched off.
Warnings and Sanctions can now be programmed in, for a moderator to select from the preprogrammed reasons and corresponding sanction times based on the severity of the offense.
All old warnings issued before the system was introduced show as the reason "Other"
Warnings and sanctions issued "currently" are also under the reason "Other".
Soon the warnings will be titled correctly based on the main offense that occurred.
Warning levels have no range and vary from 0 -> no limit.
Warning levels will soon increase by 0-> 3 for a rule violation, depending on the severity of the offense.
Escalating sanctions.
A players warning level is not directly related to sanctions placed.
Default (and now programmed) sanction durations exist.
Default forum sanctions usually range from a warning, 6 hours of "Read Only", 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 30 days, Permanent.
If a player repeats an offense within 7 days of the previous sanction expiring, the appropriate sanction is doubled.
Rule violations considered major will receive sanctions without any warnings previously being issued, Warnings with no sanctions are limited to minor offenses.
Repetitive and excessive rule violations are referred to management where after an investigation the decision may be made to start escalating sanctions instead of the default.
Sanctions for forum offenses may result in game bans being issued, or cross platform (multi game) sanctions, however such situations are rare and not desirable.
System Integration.
The new system will be rolled out in stages, starting with WOWP -> WOWS -> WOT
The first two to be mid/late this week, with WOT to follow asap after that, but currently no fixed ETA.
Player Difference.
Players shouldn't notice a great deal of difference between the systems except.
Now players can see their previous warnings and warning level (which may or may not be switched off shortly)
Moderators will be able to increase their work flow substantially which will reflect in less of a turn around time in handling forum reports, etc.
*Please note, that this post is only designed to cover "forum warning points" and does not fully cover forum moderation or in game moderation. These announcements will follow separately and shortly.
Regards
Tan.

dance210: Ah, but that is assuming they eat berries! With a short, powerful beak, they more could easily eat nuts. If only some enterprising young squid would use it's pen and ink sac to describe its dietary preferences......

dance210: LOL Wikipedia is a great resource, but any information needs to be taken with a grain of salt, since anyone can edit the articles. Wiki once said squid eat berries with their beak....which is a blatant lie!
I thought the questions were really good for the most part. Then again, I tried not to overthink the answers...and when I did is when I normally got them wrong

Tanitha: Not in the News and Announcements section of the forums, And a couple of other places like the new player section.
IE we still need to allow new players who have questions or are having issues a place to post for help.
/Tan

Vallter: You will be able to disable it in 8.0, if you don't like the game mode.

Vallter: Though credit income of Lorraine 40t. is OK in our opinion, we do think that it's currently underperforming a bit. We will probably buff it in 8.0, thus making easier for you to earn more! -)

Vallter:
Though credit income of Lorraine 40t. is OK in our opinion, we do think that it's currently underperforming a bit. We will probably buff it in 8.0, thus making easier for you to earn more! -)

Vallter:
Though credit income of Lorraine 40t. is OK in our opinion, we do think that it's currently underperforming a bit. We will probably buff it in 8.0, thus making easier for you to earn more! -)

Vallter: We do not plan to add any vehicles from non-main tank production countries, but we will consider your suggestions while thinking about the International Tree

Vallter: It was overperforming according to our statistics and also feedback we've gathered. Unfortunately, this statistics are neither based on win rate nor can be disclosed.

Vallter: No, T-25 won't receive an autoloader device. We are satisfied with its current state. Also, autoloaders are currently reserved for French Tech Tree only.

Vallter: We gather statistics on current performance of vehicles constantly and we will take a closer look on Premium or any other vehicles, if their performance would decrease.

Vallter: 1)It will be released  after 8.0, probably in 8.1
2)There won't be any compensation, since you won't lose anything. One vehicle will be just replaced with another.

Vallter: We do not plan to increased rates of gold-->credit and XP-->Free XP conversions, because it can damage in-game economics and also lower the value of grinded vehicles

Vallter: 1)We do not plan to add such emblems, though we will add different thing in 8.0.
2)Not in the nearest update. I cannot give you even an ETA on that.
3)Most probably, Hit Points buff and increase of some other parameters.

Vallter: We do plan to add some specific achievements for Artillery, for example,  achievement for killing 2 vehicles with one shot or for destroying 3 Tier X vehicles in one battle. Also there we are thinking about an analogue of Kalabanov's medal for SPG's (with different amount requirements, ofc) and other intresting achievements. But it has low priority, so probably won't enter 8.0-8.1 updates.

Vallter: I would suggest sending this as Support ticket. There our technical specialists will take a closer look on this strange replay.

Vallter: We do not plan to change Object 704 performance currently, though we will take a close look on Foch and probably slightly decrease some parameters on it. It's currently overperforming a bit.

Vallter: Unfortunately, we were not ready to split the PzIV in 7.5, that's why it currently overperforms with new MM spread. PzIV like, for example, Soviet vehicles in 7.5, has to be reworked to keep the in-game balance.

Vallter: The new rendering system also uses new BigWorld graphic engine, which will lower the FPS rate even having better graphics. Also we are working on multicore CPU support, but our BW engine team still has lots of work to do in this direction.

Vallter: Answered in previous posts

Vallter: It has a very low priority, though we still do plan to implement it. Unfortunately, I cannot give any ETA on this. Plus implementation is much more difficult than just grabbing actors speech (we already have the audio ready). In order to introduce such feature we should develop a system, which will recognize the nation of the vehicle you are currently playing. Moreover, it should be done in the way, which won't increase workload on the player’s computer. Thus it needs time to develop. And it will be developed, but later, once we finish more important features.

Vallter: 1)There will be no compensation, since the gun can be used on other vehicles.
2)There won't be any crew reset, since the vehicle will still perform well and will be rebalanced aside of gun removal.

Vallter: It will be additive.

Vallter: We will be ready to both support all old and new OS’s. If you suffer from any issues playing WoT under Win8, please, submit tickets to Customer Support. This will help to make interaction between the game and Win8 better.

Vallter: Tier 4 Medium Tank should not be balance so high, unless it's a scout vehicle. Please, provide screenshots of such MM for further investigation.

Vallter: AFAI remember, it should retain its 10.5cm gun, but I should check this once in the office on Monday. But as I’ve mentioned, most probably, it will still be able to use it.

Vallter: Unless in platoon with non-premium Tier VIII-X vehicle

Vallter: Could you please specify the approximate date and time of the battle (please, also include your Time zone)? I would like to check the logs before answering the question. Or just post here a replay, if you have it.

Vallter: It looks strange for me. Is this working for any vehicle or just specific one? Could you please give an in-game example (amount of credits, exact vehicle with specific modules)?

Vallter: Q1: Please, send it to our Customer Support for further investigation.
Q2: Could you please specify, what invites are you referring to?

Vallter: We know that this can be an issue and are currently looking on statistics of such battles. We  are still investigating this issue, thus we still have no 'verdict' on whether we leave it as it is or rework MM to add SPG limit.

Vallter: You can find them visiting our boots or  Promo Websites. We also can give some major fan-pages or fan-resources some invite codes for a contest or giveaway, but only after Private chat with General_Direction, me and hobbstory.

Vallter: [quote name='ARGENTVS' timestamp='1345219857' post='2472407']
Vallter, i would like to know if you noticed of the DL 43 Nahuel Tank from Argentina wich we discussed here:
http://forum.worldof...k-nahuel-dl-43/
and the Sherman Repotenciado, an Argentine modification of Shermans similar to ISherman from Israel:
http://forum.worldof...40#entry2395870
So, did you read those post?, is there any posibility to include this one as premium or international tech tree in a future?.
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We do not plan to add any vehicles from non-main tank production countries, but we will consider your suggestions while thinking about the International Tree

[quote name='Death187' timestamp='1345225399' post='2472957']
Vallter,
If the JPE100 is not going to be restored to the Test1 stats, can you tell us what the W/R% was in test 1 for the JPE?
I am mainly looking for justification that the test1 JPE was OP and that the stats supported the nerfing done to it in test 2. When I played it on the test server the test1 JPe seemed fairly balanced.
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It was overperforming according to our statistics and also feedback we've gathered. Unfortunately, this statistics are neither based on win rate nor can be disclosed.

[quote name='Brann' timestamp='1345227320' post='2473147']
Got another one:
Any chance of the Skoda T-25 getting the autoloader that is was planned to have?  Would really spice up the T-25 imo.  Plus it would help counter the T-25s poor turret traverse and maneuverability problems....and poor armor.  Goes fine in a straight line though lol
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No, T-25 won't receive an autoloader device. We are satisfied with its current state. Also, autoloaders are currently reserved for French Tech Tree only.

[quote name='Praetor77' timestamp='1345227631' post='2473173']
I am extremely displeased with the matchmaker changes to my premium tanks. I feel like I have been scammed.
Are there matchmaking changes planned for these premium tanks?
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We gather statistics on current performance of vehicles constantly and we will take a closer look on Premium or any other vehicles, if their performance would decrease.

[quote name='Thuringen' timestamp='1345236137' post='2474248']
Hello again xd.
i wanted to asked u
1) Will the new premium TD SU-122-44 be release in 8.0 or later ?
2) what kind ( if any ) of compensation will the players who own the T-50-2 get ?
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1)It will be released  after 8.0, probably in 8.1
2)There won't be any compensation, since you won't lose anything. One vehicle will be just replaced with another.

[quote name='SunShangXiang' timestamp='1345238964' post='2474520']
i noticed how on some special days there is 1/2 priced garage slots and how with this current medium mayhem weekend there is a discounted premium account so...
Q. are there ever gonna be 1/2 or discounted priced credit/xp conversions?
like instead of 400 credits per 1 gold its 800 for a weekend or the 1 gold to convert 25 xp it would be 1 gold for 50 xp converted to free xp.
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We do not plan to increased rates of gold-->credit and XP-->Free XP conversions, because it can damage in-game economics and also lower the value of grinded vehicles

[quote name='jadent' timestamp='1345241249' post='2474779']
Hey there, I am really keen on the looks of the tank and how to modify it artistically. My question is would it be possible to put captured insignia in your tank? (specifically, like putting german logo on is7)
When will you put more mud effects on the recent tanks?
Regarding on the buffs of the E-100, are we looking at the buff on the gun? or an armor buff?
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1)We do not plan to add such emblems, though we will add different thing in 8.0.
2)Not in the nearest update. I cannot give you even an ETA on that.
3)Most probably, Hit Points buff and increase of some other parameters.

[quote name='Sweezie' timestamp='1345252574' post='2475863']
Since Tanks receive medals such as "Sniper" and such, will Artillery ever receive its own medal(s)?
Example: receiving a Medal for countering other Artillery in game.
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We do plan to add some specific achievements for Artillery, for example,  achievement for killing 2 vehicles with one shot or for destroying 3 Tier X vehicles in one battle. Also there we are thinking about an analogue of Kalabanov's medal for SPG's (with different amount requirements, ofc) and other intresting achievements. But it has low priority, so probably won't enter 8.0-8.1 updates.

[quote name='Death187' timestamp='1345249387' post='2475621']
With all due respect... Then how to you explain what happened in this video? I was messing around with my bro in a training room. He wanted to try and see if he could ram my JPe at full speed and die in his tier 2 tank. In the video you will see that he survives with 50 hp. I then fire an AP shell into his mantlet at close range. I received "Penetration!" as a voice feedback from my crew but he takes no damage. When the smoke clears you can see a hole where I shot. He told me there was no module damage and no injured crew men. A 17cm shell should have left nothing but a crater where his tank was parked. If the Zero damage penetration hits are not a bug then how is this possible?
Make sure you guys watch in full screen with HD res.

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I would suggest sending this as Support ticket. There our technical specialists will take a closer look on this strange replay.

[quote name='ulrikov' timestamp='1345253418' post='2475931']
Are you guys planning to tweak/rebalance/nerf the Object 704 (since it has the 2nd highest winning rate on statistics - 1st is the Foch)? Or buff the JT to increase its statistics (since this has the lowest winning % = 49ish% on NA server)?
Are you guys also planning to rebalance the Object 268 as it has the same range in winning % with the T110E4 and T110E3 (based on NA statistics)?
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We do not plan to change Object 704 performance currently, though we will take a close look on Foch and probably slightly decrease some parameters on it. It's currently overperforming a bit.

[quote name='Blizzard36' timestamp='1345256711' post='2476200']
So... the only tank the 7.5cmL/70 actually performs well on is now losing it? Is there any point in even keeping the gun in the game besides the fact that it's the historical gun for the Panther? While the gun is very good on a tier 5 tank, the pen is already starting to be iffy on tier 6s and it's mostly useless by tier 7.
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Unfortunately, we were not ready to split the PzIV in 7.5, that's why it currently overperforms with new MM spread. PzIV like, for example, Soviet vehicles in 7.5, has to be reworked to keep the in-game balance.

[quote name='The_Choosen1' timestamp='1345262117' post='2476710']
with the new rendering system will the game support multiple cores? so I can have a decent FPS like I have on other games?
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The new rendering system also uses new BigWorld graphic engine, which will lower the FPS rate even having better graphics. Also we are working on multicore CPU support, but our BW engine team still has lots of work to do in this direction.

[quote name='Maus123' timestamp='1345263191' post='2476819']
Will we ever get the Char B1 Ter?

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Answered in previous posts
[quote name='ulrikov' timestamp='1345273244' post='2477690']
Back to questions, I know that there a lot of things prioritized by the devs as of the moment... but, When are we getting those voices with nation accents? UI, statistics and other minor things are getting changed... so why not this one too...
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It has a very low priority, though we still do plan to implement it. Unfortunately, I cannot give any ETA on this. Plus implementation is much more difficult than just grabbing actors speech (we already have the audio ready). In order to introduce such feature we should develop a system, which will recognize the nation of the vehicle you are currently playing. Moreover, it should be done in the way, which won't increase workload on the player’s computer. Thus it needs time to develop. And it will be developed, but later, once we finish more important features.

[quote name='slenderfungus' timestamp='1345285623' post='2478075']
1.  When the Panzer IV is nerfed and the L/70 removed what will be the compensation?  I assume it will be placed back into free experience like the SU-85.
2.  I currently have my crew skills set specifically for the Panzer IV which include the camo skill at 100% for all crew members.  I plan on selling the Panzer IV after the nerf (please don't tell me it will be fun after the nerf), just as I have done with other tanks that were nerfed either with performance or economy, and this one is no exception.  Since this nerf is going to take place, will there be a crew skill reset of the crew when the nerf implemented?  I would never have camo at 100% for my crew for any other German medium but this one using the L/70 and your nerf will cause a double hit with without compensation if that is the case.  I won't pay 1000 gold to reset the crew to 100% to remove and replace camo with another skill and it would be highly unjustified to require me to lose 10% of the crew using silver.
Thanks in advance for the reply.
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1)There will be no compensation, since the gun can be used on other vehicles.
2)There won't be any crew reset, since the vehicle will still perform well and will be rebalanced aside of gun removal.

[quote name='Otto_matic_Reiffel' timestamp='1345300431' post='2478615']
Is the upcoming camo bonus going to be additive or multiplicative?
ie - Say I have 20% base camo. If I apply the bonus will I now have
A) 25% camo (20% + 5%)
B) 21% camo (20% x 105%)
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It will be additive.

[quote name='stryfe66' timestamp='1345300985' post='2478654']
ok here's my question..are you going to be ready for the new windows 8 when it rolls out later this year?i'm all ready running the release copy.. i'm not having any real issues other then in the middle of a game the client crashes and i have to restart that's the only hitch I've run into so far..
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We will be ready to both support all old and new OS’s. If you suffer from any issues playing WoT under Win8, please, submit tickets to Customer Support. This will help to make interaction between the game and Win8 better.

[quote name='budyro' timestamp='1345313771' post='2479578']
Dear Developers,
I am concerned with the way matches are generated. The way that tiers are matched is quite unusuall. For instance, I have been a tier four medium tank and was matched with tier eight heavies. At the point of that match-up, it was no longer fun playing due to the lack of damage I could deal.
I hope that this will be looked into so that players can be matched with others of around the same tier.
Thanks.
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Tier 4 Medium Tank should not be balance so high, unless it's a scout vehicle. Please, provide screenshots of such MM for further investigation.

[quote name='martingalindo' timestamp='1345327823' post='2480920']
Valter, you say that Pz4 will recive changes in 8.0.  One change is the remove of 7,5cm L/70, other change is in second turret. My question is:
Pz4 is going to lost the 10,5cm L/28 too?
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AFAI remember, it should retain its 10.5cm gun, but I should check this once in the office on Monday. But as I’ve mentioned, most probably, it will still be able to use it.

[quote name='PresidentMattDamon' timestamp='1345320277' post='2480255']
The type59 cannot see tier 10 battles.
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Unless in platoon with non-premium Tier VIII-X vehicle

[quote name='P0WERWAG0N' timestamp='1345342350' post='2482196']
why is the objective NOT rewarded as much as killing the other team? i got 100% base capture, didn't fire a single shot. my DAILY DOUBLE was just 705xp. (KV4) credits were nothing also.
why is there always a repair bill when using the govenor removal on my 212, even though i never damage the engine?
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Could you please specify the approximate date and time of the battle (please, also include your Time zone)? I would like to check the logs before answering the question. Or just post here a replay, if you have it.

[quote name='MrPerfect' timestamp='1345343370' post='2482287']
This is one that's been annoying me since the closed beta.
Why do modules have different resale values depending on wether they are mounted on the tank or sold unmounted? Let's say I have three things to sell:
1. A tank that resells for $10,000 in it's stock configuration(including the stock turret).
2. The stock turret for the tank that resells on it's own for $1000.
3. An upgrade turret for the tank that resells on it's own for $3000.
If I sell the tank in it's stock configuration(with the stock turret) I receive $10,000 like expected. I can then sell the upgrade turret on it's own for $3000 like expected. Selling things this way nets me $13,000. No surprise there. However, if I sell the tank with the upgrade turret mounted I only receive $11,000. I can then sell the stock turret on it's own and get $1000 for it. Selling things in this way nets me $12,000. Where did the other $1000 of value go?
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It looks strange for me. Is this working for any vehicle or just specific one? Could you please give an in-game example (amount of credits, exact vehicle with specific modules)?

[quote name='WarStore' timestamp='1345347806' post='2482730']
Devs,
can you explain what happened?
Shell goes through enemy tank. replay, if you wanna see for yourselves
http://mwreplays.com...y/7NKXIZ6KABDW/
Question #2
Is there a way to block all clan invites? in-game and forum!
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Q1: Please, send it to our Customer Support for further investigation.
Q2: Could you please specify, what invites are you referring to?

[quote name='Skarfang' timestamp='1345360905' post='2483657']
Dear Devs,
Ever since 7.5 went live I have noticed an extremely large amount of artillery appearing in games.  Please fix this in 8.0 by implementing what so many people want by limiting the number of arty per team to 3 maximum.
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We know that this can be an issue and are currently looking on statistics of such battles. We  are still investigating this issue, thus we still have no 'verdict' on whether we leave it as it is or rework MM to add SPG limit.

[quote name='Agoniinizer' timestamp='1345363078' post='2483741']
Could I get an invite code for WoT. I was wanting to do a 100 subs thing on My youtube. and Wanted to get an invite code.
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You can find them visiting our boots or  Promo Websites. We also can give some major fan-pages or fan-resources some invite codes for a contest or giveaway, but only after Private chat with General_Direction, me and hobbstory.

Vallter: [quote name='ARGENTVS' timestamp='1345219857' post='2472407']
Vallter, i would like to know if you noticed of the DL 43 Nahuel Tank from Argentina wich we discussed here:
http://forum.worldof...k-nahuel-dl-43/
and the Sherman Repotenciado, an Argentine modification of Shermans similar to ISherman from Israel:
http://forum.worldof...40#entry2395870
So, did you read those post?, is there any posibility to include this one as premium or international tech tree in a future?.
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We do not plan to add any vehicles from non-main tank production countries, but we will consider your suggestions while thinking about the International Tree

[quote name='Death187' timestamp='1345225399' post='2472957']
Vallter,
If the JPE100 is not going to be restored to the Test1 stats, can you tell us what the W/R% was in test 1 for the JPE?
I am mainly looking for justification that the test1 JPE was OP and that the stats supported the nerfing done to it in test 2. When I played it on the test server the test1 JPe seemed fairly balanced.
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It was overperforming according to our statistics and also feedback we've gathered. Unfortunately, this statistics are neither based on win rate nor can be disclosed.

[quote name='Brann' timestamp='1345227320' post='2473147']
Got another one:
Any chance of the Skoda T-25 getting the autoloader that is was planned to have?  Would really spice up the T-25 imo.  Plus it would help counter the T-25s poor turret traverse and maneuverability problems....and poor armor.  Goes fine in a straight line though lol
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No, T-25 won't receive an autoloader device. We are satisfied with its current state. Also, autoloaders are currently reserved for French Tech Tree only.

[quote name='Praetor77' timestamp='1345227631' post='2473173']
I am extremely displeased with the matchmaker changes to my premium tanks. I feel like I have been scammed.
Are there matchmaking changes planned for these premium tanks?
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We gather statistics on current performance of vehicles constantly and we will take a closer look on Premium or any other vehicles, if their performance would decrease.

[quote name='Thuringen' timestamp='1345236137' post='2474248']
Hello again xd.
i wanted to asked u
1) Will the new premium TD SU-122-44 be release in 8.0 or later ?
2) what kind ( if any ) of compensation will the players who own the T-50-2 get ?
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1)It will be released  after 8.0, probably in 8.1
2)There won't be any compensation, since you won't lose anything. One vehicle will be just replaced with another.

[quote name='SunShangXiang' timestamp='1345238964' post='2474520']
i noticed how on some special days there is 1/2 priced garage slots and how with this current medium mayhem weekend there is a discounted premium account so...
Q. are there ever gonna be 1/2 or discounted priced credit/xp conversions?
like instead of 400 credits per 1 gold its 800 for a weekend or the 1 gold to convert 25 xp it would be 1 gold for 50 xp converted to free xp.
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We do not plan to increased rates of gold-->credit and XP-->Free XP conversions, because it can damage in-game economics and also lower the value of grinded vehicles

[quote name='jadent' timestamp='1345241249' post='2474779']
Hey there, I am really keen on the looks of the tank and how to modify it artistically. My question is would it be possible to put captured insignia in your tank? (specifically, like putting german logo on is7)
When will you put more mud effects on the recent tanks?
Regarding on the buffs of the E-100, are we looking at the buff on the gun? or an armor buff?
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1)We do not plan to add such emblems, though we will add different thing in 8.0.
2)Not in the nearest update. I cannot give you even an ETA on that.
3)Most probably, Hit Points buff and increase of some other parameters.

[quote name='Sweezie' timestamp='1345252574' post='2475863']
Since Tanks receive medals such as "Sniper" and such, will Artillery ever receive its own medal(s)?
Example: receiving a Medal for countering other Artillery in game.
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We do plan to add some specific achievements for Artillery, for example,  achievement for killing 2 vehicles with one shot or for destroying 3 Tier X vehicles in one battle. Also there we are thinking about an analogue of Kalabanov's medal for SPG's (with different amount requirements, ofc) and other intresting achievements. But it has low priority, so probably won't enter 8.0-8.1 updates.

[quote name='Death187' timestamp='1345249387' post='2475621']
With all due respect... Then how to you explain what happened in this video? I was messing around with my bro in a training room. He wanted to try and see if he could ram my JPe at full speed and die in his tier 2 tank. In the video you will see that he survives with 50 hp. I then fire an AP shell into his mantlet at close range. I received "Penetration!" as a voice feedback from my crew but he takes no damage. When the smoke clears you can see a hole where I shot. He told me there was no module damage and no injured crew men. A 17cm shell should have left nothing but a crater where his tank was parked. If the Zero damage penetration hits are not a bug then how is this possible?
Make sure you guys watch in full screen with HD res.

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I would suggest sending this as Support ticket. There our technical specialists will take a closer look on this strange replay.

[quote name='ulrikov' timestamp='1345253418' post='2475931']
Are you guys planning to tweak/rebalance/nerf the Object 704 (since it has the 2nd highest winning rate on statistics - 1st is the Foch)? Or buff the JT to increase its statistics (since this has the lowest winning % = 49ish% on NA server)?
Are you guys also planning to rebalance the Object 268 as it has the same range in winning % with the T110E4 and T110E3 (based on NA statistics)?
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We do not plan to change Object 704 performance currently, though we will take a close look on Foch and probably slightly decrease some parameters on it. It's currently overperforming a bit.

[quote name='Blizzard36' timestamp='1345256711' post='2476200']
So... the only tank the 7.5cmL/70 actually performs well on is now losing it? Is there any point in even keeping the gun in the game besides the fact that it's the historical gun for the Panther? While the gun is very good on a tier 5 tank, the pen is already starting to be iffy on tier 6s and it's mostly useless by tier 7.
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Unfortunately, we were not ready to split the PzIV in 7.5, that's why it currently overperforms with new MM spread. PzIV like, for example, Soviet vehicles in 7.5, has to be reworked to keep the in-game balance.

[quote name='The_Choosen1' timestamp='1345262117' post='2476710']
with the new rendering system will the game support multiple cores? so I can have a decent FPS like I have on other games?
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The new rendering system also uses new BigWorld graphic engine, which will lower the FPS rate even having better graphics. Also we are working on multicore CPU support, but our BW engine team still has lots of work to do in this direction.

[quote name='Maus123' timestamp='1345263191' post='2476819']
Will we ever get the Char B1 Ter?

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Answered in previous posts
[quote name='ulrikov' timestamp='1345273244' post='2477690']
Back to questions, I know that there a lot of things prioritized by the devs as of the moment... but, When are we getting those voices with nation accents? UI, statistics and other minor things are getting changed... so why not this one too...
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It has a very low priority, though we still do plan to implement it. Unfortunately, I cannot give any ETA on this. Plus implementation is much more difficult than just grabbing actors speech (we already have the audio ready). In order to introduce such feature we should develop a system, which will recognize the nation of the vehicle you are currently playing. Moreover, it should be done in the way, which won't increase workload on the player’s computer. Thus it needs time to develop. And it will be developed, but later, once we finish more important features.

[quote name='slenderfungus' timestamp='1345285623' post='2478075']
1.  When the Panzer IV is nerfed and the L/70 removed what will be the compensation?  I assume it will be placed back into free experience like the SU-85.
2.  I currently have my crew skills set specifically for the Panzer IV which include the camo skill at 100% for all crew members.  I plan on selling the Panzer IV after the nerf (please don't tell me it will be fun after the nerf), just as I have done with other tanks that were nerfed either with performance or economy, and this one is no exception.  Since this nerf is going to take place, will there be a crew skill reset of the crew when the nerf implemented?  I would never have camo at 100% for my crew for any other German medium but this one using the L/70 and your nerf will cause a double hit with without compensation if that is the case.  I won't pay 1000 gold to reset the crew to 100% to remove and replace camo with another skill and it would be highly unjustified to require me to lose 10% of the crew using silver.
Thanks in advance for the reply.
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1)There will be no compensation, since the gun can be used on other vehicles.
2)There won't be any crew reset, since the vehicle will still perform well and will be rebalanced aside of gun removal.

[quote name='Otto_matic_Reiffel' timestamp='1345300431' post='2478615']
Is the upcoming camo bonus going to be additive or multiplicative?
ie - Say I have 20% base camo. If I apply the bonus will I now have
A) 25% camo (20% + 5%)
B) 21% camo (20% x 105%)
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It will be additive.

[quote name='stryfe66' timestamp='1345300985' post='2478654']
ok here's my question..are you going to be ready for the new windows 8 when it rolls out later this year?i'm all ready running the release copy.. i'm not having any real issues other then in the middle of a game the client crashes and i have to restart that's the only hitch I've run into so far..
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We will be ready to both support all old and new OS’s. If you suffer from any issues playing WoT under Win8, please, submit tickets to Customer Support. This will help to make interaction between the game and Win8 better.

[quote name='budyro' timestamp='1345313771' post='2479578']
Dear Developers,
I am concerned with the way matches are generated. The way that tiers are matched is quite unusuall. For instance, I have been a tier four medium tank and was matched with tier eight heavies. At the point of that match-up, it was no longer fun playing due to the lack of damage I could deal.
I hope that this will be looked into so that players can be matched with others of around the same tier.
Thanks.
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Tier 4 Medium Tank should not be balance so high, unless it's a scout vehicle. Please, provide screenshots of such MM for further investigation.

[quote name='martingalindo' timestamp='1345327823' post='2480920']
Valter, you say that Pz4 will recive changes in 8.0.  One change is the remove of 7,5cm L/70, other change is in second turret. My question is:
Pz4 is going to lost the 10,5cm L/28 too?
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AFAI remember, it should retain its 10.5cm gun, but I should check this once in the office on Monday. But as I’ve mentioned, most probably, it will still be able to use it.

[quote name='PresidentMattDamon' timestamp='1345320277' post='2480255']
The type59 cannot see tier 10 battles.
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Unless in platoon with non-premium Tier VIII-X vehicle

[quote name='P0WERWAG0N' timestamp='1345342350' post='2482196']
why is the objective NOT rewarded as much as killing the other team? i got 100% base capture, didn't fire a single shot. my DAILY DOUBLE was just 705xp. (KV4) credits were nothing also.
why is there always a repair bill when using the govenor removal on my 212, even though i never damage the engine?
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Could you please specify the approximate date and time of the battle (please, also include your Time zone)? I would like to check the logs before answering the question. Or just post here a replay, if you have it.

[quote name='MrPerfect' timestamp='1345343370' post='2482287']
This is one that's been annoying me since the closed beta.
Why do modules have different resale values depending on wether they are mounted on the tank or sold unmounted? Let's say I have three things to sell:
1. A tank that resells for $10,000 in it's stock configuration(including the stock turret).
2. The stock turret for the tank that resells on it's own for $1000.
3. An upgrade turret for the tank that resells on it's own for $3000.
If I sell the tank in it's stock configuration(with the stock turret) I receive $10,000 like expected. I can then sell the upgrade turret on it's own for $3000 like expected. Selling things this way nets me $13,000. No surprise there. However, if I sell the tank with the upgrade turret mounted I only receive $11,000. I can then sell the stock turret on it's own and get $1000 for it. Selling things in this way nets me $12,000. Where did the other $1000 of value go?
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It looks strange for me. Is this working for any vehicle or just specific one? Could you please give an in-game example (amount of credits, exact vehicle with specific modules)?

[quote name='WarStore' timestamp='1345347806' post='2482730']
Devs,
can you explain what happened?
Shell goes through enemy tank. replay, if you wanna see for yourselves
http://mwreplays.com...y/7NKXIZ6KABDW/
Question #2
Is there a way to block all clan invites? in-game and forum!
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Q1: Please, send it to our Customer Support for further investigation.
Q2: Could you please specify, what invites are you referring to?

[quote name='Skarfang' timestamp='1345360905' post='2483657']
Dear Devs,
Ever since 7.5 went live I have noticed an extremely large amount of artillery appearing in games.  Please fix this in 8.0 by implementing what so many people want by limiting the number of arty per team to 3 maximum.
[/quote]

We know that this can be an issue and are currently looking on statistics of such battles. We  are still investigating this issue, thus we still have no 'verdict' on whether we leave it as it is or rework MM to add SPG limit.

[quote name='Agoniinizer' timestamp='1345363078' post='2483741']
Could I get an invite code for WoT. I was wanting to do a 100 subs thing on My youtube. and Wanted to get an invite code.
[/quote]

You can find them visiting our boots or  Promo Websites. We also can give some major fan-pages or fan-resources some invite codes for a contest or giveaway, but only after Private chat with General_Direction, me and hobbstory.

Tanitha: If your interested
http://tanithastarle...bouttanitha.htm
But there is no need for a thread on the topic. : )
Closing
/Tan

Tanitha: Gold spamming is what we refer to as websites who fraudulently state they sell gold, (which they do not and can not provide).
Such fake websites also couple up with spamming their URL's into the game chat.
I'lll take the fact you have never heard of one before as a compliment, We do try hard to keep them out of the game.
/Tan

Tanitha: We banned 3 such accounts last month, so probably the same ones.
But for an exact answer you would need to pm me the details.
/Tan.

Tanitha: Fair comments.
But no its not been considered to re-introduce that, It was in fact NA office which insisted it be removed.
We have rulings against naming and shaming, so its not really appropriate for us to be doing it ourselves.
/Tan

Tanitha: Hello Yarl, the in game complaints don't goto individual complaints, they goto a stat type system.
For example when we goto the stat system to process complaints, the player at the top of the list might have had 50 complaints today.
Due to the large number of player complaints we would then flick over to the bot detecting system and go through the players playing stats.
These tool shows us detailed stats for every game the player has played,
But still you have 3 reports per day (hopefully going up to 5 shortly) So I would suggest it's better if you don't go reporting people for being AFK at the start of a battle and instead save them for when you really need them.
/Tan

Tanitha: Hehe nps sandman, but Yes its needs removing hopefully it gets removed in time for 8.0
Regards
Tan.

Tanitha: No, it's NOTHING like what happened to you, which is probably why you didn't provide a replay of the game.
This is one reason why such disputes are not permitted within the forums, the public forums is not the place to be discussing your account.
This is written into the forum rules, and I also issued a warning to such as the 2nd post.
Forum muted for 3 days
/Tan

dance210: Woohoo, that was fun and educational to boot! Had a blast, so thanks WG!!

Tanitha: 1. I do not believe your situation is correct, as the speed and movement of the tanks is taken into consideration.
IE I do not think the the situation would occur like that if "the big tank is just sitting there", if both were moving then yes.
2. Is correct, and a decent suggestion. Thanks.

Tanitha: Right, I wrote that here. http://forum.worldof...plaints-system/
/Tan

Tanitha: Sure, but in the form of a replay to support please.

Gaea: The gold will be sent out next week, I'll keep you posted as to when you should check your accounts! You'll all be receiving an email on your account email saying that it's been disbursed.
As for doing tank companies over the weekend, it's somewhat difficult seeing we don't have the man power in office to fill an entire tank company. This isn't a direct "no we won't ever do this" but for the moment, it's not possible.

Gaea: The gold will be sent out next week, I'll keep you posted as to when you should check your accounts! You'll all be receiving an email on your account email saying that it's been disbursed.

As for doing tank companies over the weekend, it's somewhat difficult seeing we don't have the man power in office to fill an entire tank company. This isn't a direct "no we won't ever do this" but for the moment, it's not possible.

Gaea: I see.. a little creepy.