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Tanitha: Hello Giga,
Would you have or can get a screenshot please?
Thanks.

Tanitha: Thanks for the report Szatomi, that link/website doesn't load for me though.
Could you please upload it to http://imageshack.us/ and relink it please?
Thanks
Tan.

Tanitha: The NA servers is a better choice for Oceania players for many reasons.
The NA server has the same culture, same language, Oceania time-zone support for most tournaments and events. etc..
My ping to the NA server is less than the ping to the Euro servers too.
Tan.

Tanitha: There is no support for the test server unfortunately, You will have to write names down and wait for inter-server clanwars to get even

Tanitha: Thanks for the feedback, I know they had been working on it, I'll try to get some more info for you.
Tan.

Tanitha: Tankers!
The public test of version 7.1 has reached its second stage, with 7.1.2 becoming available today for testing. We've also moved the public test server to North America based on your feedback. This should hopefully provide a smoother gameplay experience for you when helping to test out all of the new content and balance changes.
Please remember that the public test server is subject to the EULA and general rules of World of Tanks. The restrictions and punishments are the same as on the official game servers of World of Tanks. Please post all 7.1 related feedback here and bugs here.
Public Test Participation
To participate in the 7.1 public test, you must download the 7.1 public test patch. It is recommended you create a new World of Tanks installation for the public test. For help with your installation, visit this thread.
1. Copy the current World of Tanks folder (must be updated with 7.0) to another place for running the test OR create a new World of Tanks installation for the public test.
2. Download the test #1 update of 7.1 here (209 Mb) and install it over the copied/new installation.
3. Download the test #2 update 7.1 (239 Mb) from here and install it over test #1 of update.
Your World of Tanks account must have been created on or before November 15, 2011 to be eligible for participation in this version of the public test.
Note: The English language localization is currently being tested and will be made available at a later time. For a temporary solution, please visit this thread.
While playing, please also keep in mind that:
Payments are not accepted on the public test server.Credit and experience rates for public test server are multiplied 10 times. All players are given 15k gold for testing purposes.Progress won't be transferred to the main NA server.
New Matchmaker Chart
We have updated the matchmaker to reflect the below changes. You can find the update chart here, and leave feedback on it in this thread.
Version 7.1.2 Fixes
Below are the notes for fixes between the first public test and this public test. You can view the 7.1 update notes here.
- Fixed bugs in tank camos: M26 Pershing, ARL-44, M3 Lee;
- Fixed bugs in tank models: AMX 50 120, T1 Cunningham, T34 (crash), Maus, Pz III (crash), T-46, Arl 44 (crash), Pz III, Churchill, KV-1S (crash);
- Fixed or reworked tank damage models: StuG III, Pz II Luchs, Pz B2 740 (f), BT-SV, T95, M5 Stuart, Churchill, M4 Sherman, Maus (inconsistent front hull penetration by HE rounds), Hotchkiss H35;
- Fixed reload indicator ‘freeze’;
- Fixed cluster indicator in login queuing notification (now visible);
- Fixed tank tier indicator displacement in team lists;
- Restored ‘tank in company battle’ indicator for company battles;
- Fixed voice chat animation for terminated chat connections;
- Fixed bugs in the mechanism for automatic cluster selection on login;
- Fixed a bug with inability to press "ready" once a tank company is in battle;
- Fixed a rare bug in random switching to “not ready” in company interface;
- Fixed incorrect message when mounting an ‘already in depot’ consumable;
- Fixed tank icons in team lists: AMX 50 120 and AMX 13 90;
- Removed from the store: "box" and "special edition" tanks;
- Fixed a rare bug with inability to close a pop-up modal message when changing graphics settings;
- Fixed some bugs in replays;
- Fixed a client crash when recording long battles;
- Fixed a display of 'attention to sector' message in chat from an ‘ignore’ player;
- Reconfigured parameters of all French tanks;
- Reconfigured some parameters of tanks with multi-round gun mechanisms;
- Fixed incorrect gunshot effects: JagdPz IV 7,5 cm StuK 42 L/70gun, PzVI Tiger 8,8 cm KwK 43 L/71 gun, PzIV Ausf G 7,5 cm KwK 42 L/70 gun;
- Reworked battle menu popping on pressing "Esc" key;
- Fixed an inaccurate description of French consumables;
- Added a “background” image for a number of remaining rounds;
- Fixed incorrect display of available resolutions when switching from a full screen to window mode;
- Changed garage voice tracks;
- Fixed a sharp change in transparency of trees when moving in sniper mode;
- Fixed errors in names of French Tank Tree modules;
- Reduced ‘end of session’ interval when switching from cluster to cluster;
- Fixed short hand names for E-series tanks;
- Fixed non-functional interface when switching between tanks in service window;
- Fixed voice chat malfunction;
- Changed interface location of Tech Tree research branches for French MTs and HTs;
- Fixed side hull armour for T95;
- Fixed errors in historical information on AMX 12t and Renault FT;
- Fixed client crash when selling modules from depot;
- Removed from the store unused French TT and ‘special edition’ tank modules;
- Corrected research cost of the 25mm Canon Raccourci Mle.1934 gun for French tank D1;
- Changed battle level for some French tanks;
- Maximum battle level for "Type 59" increased by 1;
- Maximum battle level for Tier 4 and Tier 5 SPGs decreased by 1;
- Fixed sorting filters in barracks when working with the French;
- Fixed the PzKpfw 38H735 (f) short hand name;
- Removed a short tank name from user’s nickname in an indicator above a tank;
- Fixed incorrect around-the-centre turn for the top AMX 50 100 suspension;
- Displayed AMX 50 frontal hull armour set to 170mm;
- Reworked additional qualifications for French loaders in tanks with multi-round gun mechanisms;
- Contact list removed from player’s battle log;
- Fixed "Fjords" mini map;
- Standardized short hand names for French tanks;
- Added a message notifying that a gold camo will be destroyed if changed;
- Fixed mixed-up French shoulder straps.

Tanitha: Exp is calculated by many things. "Some" of those main things are the damage you do and your level compared to the enemies level.
At tier 1, you are guaranteed to be damaging tanks at your level or above, but you are also limited by how much damage your gun can do.
So it basically comes down to your tanks ability to shoot and damage tanks above its tier, and do as much damage as possible. The sweet spot for this is usually T4-5.
Spotting for a tank splits the exp for the spotter and the damager. So playing from a forward position often leads to more exp.
Welcome, and have fun with the game.

Tanitha: Hi Gizlush, there is a report feature in game, Press control, click on their name, and select what you are reporting them for.
Either way, do not shoot tanks on your own team.
Tan.

Tanitha: Nah, just needed a minute to setup the perms.
Have fun.

Tanitha: No Problems I'll close the thread for you.
Tan.

GeneralDirection: Considering 32 for point cap. Need to look at the potential combinations tomorrow before finalizing that though.

Tanitha: Sounds like a good suggestion..
The Dev team is currently looking for info on the camo system here.
http://forum.worldof...attern-for-wot/

Tanitha: Welcome. A add on canadian tv? cool.
How was it? Good enough to bring you to the game I take it.
Have fun.
Tan.

Tanitha: He's still around, but working heavily with the development team now.

ARGO: Greetings,
Another year has passed and with that comes new challenges for us all. Ingame or in RL we all have our goals we wish to reach and goals are like destinations. I for one believe that destinations are where new journeys start so in knowing that I would like to take this time to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a safe and happy time with you and yours. May all your wishes be filled and may you all find peace and happiness in your endeavours this coming New Year. I am proud to be a active part of this community and equally proud to assist all of you in making this game and community something special. Thank you for making this past year great and fun and thank you all for doing your part in making each day something o look forward to. We really do have a great bunch of folks here and also helping in community programs and I would also like to thank all of them too. 2011 was great and I wish many more years of fun and good times for all of you.
See you all on the battlefield and again, Good luck!
Regards
ARGO

GeneralDirection: Yep, after considering everything, we're going to go with tier 7 max, with tier 5 artillery / lights for the next tournament.

GeneralDirection: The majority of those 350 people are community, support, marketing, PR and other management -- most notably support and community. The development team itself is rather small, as is the case with most game studios. Adding additional support improves the rate at which support tickets get answered. Adding more programmers or designers does not necessarily improve the rate at which a feature is developed.

GeneralDirection: This is something we're discussing and will be sure to announce if any change is made.

GeneralDirection: You are correct, this tank will be available to players for free.

GeneralDirection: Tier 5 got the most votes, with tier 8 second. I would prefer to change the tier limits each month to mix things up. If in the future there is enough demand for multiple tournaments running at the same time, we can consider having a lower tier and higher tier tournament.

Hypnotik: Actually, the 261 does more damage per minute(DPM) which most of the time is more important than single shot damage. The 212 is 3515 DPM where the 261 gets 3927. It also has a much faster shell speed, which is great for countering with the tracers back in now. It's also 25% more accurate than the 212 (meaning less splashes and more solid hits = more damage done), and it closes in the circle faster. Once you get it upgraded, you'll see how great the 261 really is mobility-wise.

The 261 is literally better than the 212 in every way.

Edit: Except for giving Jawas a home
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Tanitha: Credits are paid based on the level of your tank, and the tank you are damaging.
Damaging tanks of a higher level, has the potential of earning more EXP and credits than before.
It will probably be a mixture of both, some players that sit back and snipe at the front of tanks, will probably get more bounces on the higher tier tanks, and less exp / credits.
Players who flank and shoot tanks in the sides and rear wont have much trouble shooting the larger tanks in soft spots and earn a lot more exp and credits doing so.
Yes exp and credits will probably be up or down, But depending on the players play style.
Bigger tanks provides the potential for more credit earning.
Tan.

Tanitha: The test is to test the 7.1 update, there is no requirement for testing only the French tanks.
One of the best ways to test the French tanks, would be to play them against all the other nations to see how they compare.
Tan.

Tanitha: The database is taken from a copy of the retail game ~November 15th, anything done after that date, wont be on the test server.
Then a new 7.1 update comes out, its likely but not definite that it will revert back to the original database (15th November).
The test server is put online for players to get a sneak peak, and do some testing, it will reset as needed during the course of the test.
Tan.

Tanitha: Thanks for the update viper.

Hypnotik: So just to clarify, we'll be getting 2 garage slots with 7.1? One for the French Tier 1 tank, and one for this new premium gift tank? Also, what tier is this gift tank?

GeneralDirection: No effect.

GeneralDirection: You guys can email us as many of your creations as you feel comfortable sharing. As Gaea and Nyx mentioned, we plan to feature your fan art, well... until the end of time if we can.

GeneralDirection: Clearly. The world revolves around Wikipedia!

GeneralDirection: No. When the French tree is added, all players will receive an additional garage slot for their tier one French tank.

Mad_Hatter: The present will go to everyone, the way of receipt will be explained later.

Mad_Hatter:
The present will go to everyone, the way of receipt will be explained later.

Mad_Hatter:
The present will go to everyone, the way of receipt will be explained later.

Mad_Hatter:
The present will go to everyone, the way of receipt will be explained later.

GeneralDirection: None of those are things that a poll's results would change. Those are all balance changes, not modifying a text entry.

Gaea: We're curious if you think we should change the name of the M36 or not... please give us your feedback!

Gaea: We're curious if you think we should change the name of the M36 or not... please give us your feedback!

GeneralDirection: I'm leaning toward tier 8 for January. I'll check back to see what the response is on Monday before making a final decision though.

Vallter: It's a rather funny topic-)
Happy Holidays!

Vallter: It's a rather funny topic-)
Happy Holidays!

Vallter: It's a rather funny topic-)
Happy Holidays!