World of Tanks - Release

World of Tanks 6.4. - 6.5 preliminary patch notes:

- Added basic US TD line: T18, T82, T40, M10 Wolverine, M36 Slugger, T25 AT, T28, T95.
- M26 Pershing replaced for M46 Patton as tier 9 US medium tank. M26 Pershing moved to tier 8. T23 US medium tank temporarily removed.
- Added premium tanks: US M22 Locust, USSR T-127.
- Added new maps: Redshire and Arctic (working title).
- Visually redesigned maps: Karelia and Erlenberg.
- Fixed bugs, stickings, impassibilities for the majority of maps.
- Fixed destruction and damage models for some objects.
- Fixed errors in vehicle models.
- Fixed credit income for M12, tier 6 US SPG (now the same as its counterparts have).
- Increased gun depression angle for T1 hvy, M6, T32, T34.
- Increased credit income for M6A2E1 by 10%.
- Fixed hitboxes for T1 hvy, M6, M6A2E1.
- Reworked protection for colour of shell tracer effects.
- Fixed discrepancy of pre-battle counter.
- Fixed description for Orlik's medal.
- Fixed crash to desktop when minimizing the game (rare).
- Fixed sound notification when observation device has been taken out.
- Fixed error when tracers and effects of shots would disappear during the loading of enemy tank models.
- Fixed display of hit spots from explosion on objects
- Fixed display of muted player (from whom voice messages are forbidden) on the loading screen
- Fixed display of the list of input devices in the voice chat settings
- Added post-battle message to the hangar informing about the amount of credits deducted for killing or damaging allies
- Fixed not being able to click on some squares of minimap after changing the size of the game window
- Fixed blank lines in some of the graphics settings for certain configurations
- Fixed reset of graphics settings to "custom" when you change default graphic presets
- Fixed text descriptions for some tanks
- Fixed error with incorrect selection of the most "weak" crew member for training during the accelerated crew training
- Fixed error when players couldn't leave the clan by themselves

ETA: end of June - beginning of July.

Father's Day: US Server Special

World of Tanks is a macho game for manly men! Some of these manly men have even sired offspring, making them, technically, fathers. In celebration of Father's Day this Sunday, we are recognizing the hard work and dedication necessary to being a good father by offering a special bonus to every player who has a father (yes, even the ladies!).

Beginning with the June 17th server restart and all the way through June 21th, the first victory of each day, for each vehicle, will be worth 5x normal experience instead of the usual double normal experience.

On top of that, since you've probably spent all of your savings buying something really nice for your father for this holiday, we're also slashing prices on all equipment by 50% for the duration.

Note! Please be informed that there will be no confirmation message for 5x nomral experience gained.

AVAILABLE ONLY ON US SERVER.

Patch 6.5 is being released to all 3 servers (North America, Europe and Russia) today.

Usher in the American tank destroyers!

Also, Wargaming has announce that a boxed copy of World of Tanks should be in retail stores in the near future. I'm hearing the price point is around $20 and it should include a German and Russian premium tank. I'm sure there also will be in game gold to gain a premium account.



Patch release notes:

List of changes in v.0.6.5 vs v.0.6.4:

- Added a standard tech branch for USA Tank Destroyers: T18, T82, T40, M10 Wolverine, M36 Slagger, T25 AT, T28, T95.
- Changed M26 Pershing to M46 Patton on USA Medium Tanks Tier 9. The T23 is replaced by М26 Pershing on tier 8. T23 is temporarily removed from the game.
- Added premium vehicles: USA M22 Locust, USSR T-127.
- Added new maps: "Redshire" and "Arctic Region".
- Visually redesigned maps: "Karelia" and "Erlenberg".
- Fixed some jam-up and impassability issues on most maps
- Fixes for damage and destruction models of some game objects
- Fixes in some vehicle models
- Increased profitability of the M12 SPG to the analogous SPGs level of other nations.
- Increased depression angle for guns: T1 hvy, M6, T32, T34.
- Decreased the KV-220 tier.
- 10% increase in profitability for the M6A2E1
- Fixed damage models of the T1 hvy, M6 and M6A2E1.
- Fixed the start battle timer lag issue.
- Fixed disappearing tracers and shot effects during loading models of enemy vehicles.
- Fixed shell penetration traces on the environment objects.
- Fixed the description for the Orlik's Medal.
- Fixed an occasional crash on minimizing the client.
- Fixed display of a user who is banned from voice chat on the map load screen. - Fixed the display of input devices list in the voice chat settings.
- Added a notification in the Garage on the credits total charged for a team kill or damage.
- Fixed the display of the "ready for battle" status with incomplete ammunition.
- Restored voice notification on observation device damage.
- Fixed some unclickable areas on the minimap on resizing the game window.
- Fixed blank lines in graphics settings for specific configurations.
- Fixed graphics settings reset to custom settings on changing general graphics presets.
- Fixed some vehicle's descriptions.
- Fixed incorrect selection of the "weakest" tanker during accelerated training.
- Fixed an issue where users were unable to leave a clan.
- Introduced an additional battle tier for vehicles of tier 1.
- Fixed the display of the elite vehicle icon which was available only on Garage refresh.
- Added tank sale restriction: only 5 vehicles can be sold within 24 hours.
- Fixed inconsistencies in volume levels checked in settings.


Notes about US meds:

The exchanging of the “T-23” and “M-26 Pershing” has been implemented in this manner.
Variant 1.
If the “T-23” tank has been researched but not in the players garage, the following changes were implemented:
1. The cell for tier 8 medium tank was changed from ‘T-23” into “M-26 Pershing” in the USA tech tree
2. Default modules of “T-23” tank were changed into the respective ones on the “M26 Pershing” in the USA tech tree if necessary, except for the default gun - it remained on the “T-23”
3. If the AV-1790-1 engine was researched on the “T-23”, it would be unlocked on the “M-26 Pershing”, the same would go for the SCR528 radio (the AV-1790-2 will not be available in tier 8)
4. If the T23B5180 turret was researched on the “T23”, the M26M67 turret in the “M26 Pershing’’ tank tree will become researched;
5. If the VVSS T80 suspension was researched on the “T23”, the M26T81 suspension on the “M26 Pershing” tank tree will become researched;
6. The guns research scheme and its current progress will be moved to the “M26 Pershing” tank tree from the “T23” without any changes, but the turret from the scheme is moved to the different branch, all guns should be mountable on both turrets, The 90 mm T15E2M2 gun is added to the scheme;
7. The research cost for all modules in experience and their price in credits from the “T23” tank are saved for “M26 Pershing” tank. For example, to research the M26M67 turret that replaced the T23B5180 turret, you’ll have to spend the same amount of XP as it was for T23B5180
8. All undistributed XP from “T23” tank passes to the “M26 Pershing” tank;
9. All modules from the “T23” tank, which are not compatible with other tanks (turrets, suspension) and available in the player depot, are sold by their nominal purchase price, credits from this operation will be credited to the players account.
10. All modules from the “T23” tank, which are compatible with the “M26 Pershing” tank (radio, engines, guns) are stored in the players depot, as well as all ammo for the above-mentioned guns.
11. Every crew member in players barracks and/or on other vehicles with “T23” tank specialization is swapped to the ”M26 Pershing” tank specialization without any other changes and penalties.
12. Player statistics for “T23” tank pass to the “M26 Pershing” tank without any losses or penalties and with preservation of all achievements.
Variant 2
If T23 was in the garage at the moment of the change and was researched, all stated in the Variant 1 takes place, along with:
1. “Т23” tank is replaced by “M26 Pershing” saving all installed and researched modules - gun, engine and etc. In case of modules incompatibility, which has to be researched (for example, turret) they will be changed on the similar for the “M26 Pershing” tank.
2. Ammo loaded on the tank is transferred to the depot;
3. Consumables, mounted on the “T23” tank are moved to “M26 Pershing” tank;
4. Equipment mounted on the “T23” tank is transferred to the depot without any losses for the player.
5. The crew with additional qualifications on the “T23” is transferred to the “M26 Pershing”.


The exchanging of the “M26 Pershing” and “M46 Patton” has been implemented in this manner.
Variant 1.
If the “M26 Pershing” tank has been researched but not in the player’s garage, the following changes were implemented:
1. Medium tank “M26 Pershing” tank is changed to medium tank “M46 Patton’» tank in the US research tree;
2. “M26 Pershing” tank stock modules are changed to the “M26 Pershing” tank stock modules in the research tree, if needed;
3. If the AV-1790-1 and/or AV-1790-2 engines, as well as SCR528 Radio, are researched for the “M26 Pershing» tank, they will become researched for the “M46 Patton”;
4. If the M26M67 turret on the “M26 Pershing” tank is researched the M46m67 turret on the “M46 Patton»”will become researched;
5. The M26T81 motor on the “M26 Pershing” tank tech tree is changed to the M46T81 motor in “M46 Patton” tank;
6. Gun research scheme and current researches are transferred from the ”M26 Pershing” tank to the “M46 Patton” tank with no changes, The M36 gun is added;
7. Module research costs and their credit price in the store for the “M46 Patton” tank stay the same as for the “M26 Pershing”. I.e. the same amount of experience is needed to research M46M67 turret, which has changed to the M26M67 turret. The same amount of credits is needed for the purchase of M46M67 in the store as for the turret M26M67;
8. All the experience is transferred to M46 Patton;
9. All modules from the “M26 Pershing” tank, which are not compatible with other tanks (turrets, suspension) and available in the player depot, are sold for their nominal purchase price, credits from this transaction will be credited to the players account. Modules of the ‘old’ Pershing are not compatible with ‘new’ Pershing and should be sold.
10. All modules from the “M26 Pershing” tank which are compatible with the “M46 Patton” tank (radio, engines, and guns) are stored in the player’s depot, as well as all ammo for the above-mentioned guns.
11. Every crew member in player’s barracks and/or on other vehicles with the “M26 Pershing” specialization is swapped to the “M46 Patton” specialization without any other changes and penalties.
12. Player statistics for the “M26 Pershing” tank pass to the “M46 Patton” tank without any losses or penalties and with preservation of all achievements.
Variant 2.
If the “M26 Pershing” was in the garage at the moment of the change and was researched, all stated in the Variant 1 takes place, along with:
1. The “M26 Pershing” tank is replaced by the “M46 Patton” tank with preservation of all mounted modules (guns, radio, and engine). In case of researchable modules being incompatible (for example, turret), they will be replaced with similar for the “M46 Patton”.
2. All ammo, loaded on the”M26 Pershing” tank, is moved to player’s depot.
3. Consumables, installed on the “M26 Pershing” tank, are moved to “M46 Patton” tank;
4. All additional equipment installed on the “M26 Pershing” tank, are moved to the player’s depot without any losses for the player.

In Development: Vol. 3
Update on preliminary patch notes of v.6.6:

New map Siegfried Line (working title, subject to change)
New German heavy tanks line: Pz.VI Tiger (P), VK 4502 (P) Ausf A, Е-75, Е-100.
New tank E-50, a substitution to Panther II as tier 9 German medium tank (the same procedure as for the substitution of M26 Pershing for M46 Patton). Changes to German medium tanks line according to the revised German tech tree
New German premium light tank Skoda Т-15.
New German premium medium tank Skoda Т-25.
"Zero" battles for players with up to 10 battles on their accounts.
Free platoons for 2 players, premium account is required for platoon leader to invite a 3rd member.
"Supercharging" (working title, subject to change) consumable for E-series providing extra horsepower.


ETA - end of July - beginning of August, 2011.

Latest news on v6.6 is Russian sever may have it as early as tomorrow. This should be followed shortly (ie a few days) on the Euro/N. American server. Here is a video of the new German tanks that will be added in this patch. Most are failed Porsche prototypes or the E Series which were strictly on paper except a E-100 hull was built. The Skoda light and medium tanks are premium. The new map is supposed to be inspired by the Siegfried Line.

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I'll be getting the Tiger P myself.

Release of v.6.6 Update Is Scheduled for August 10

The release of v.6.6 update is scheduled for August 10, 2011.

EU server downtime:
4:00 am - 12:00 UTC

US server downtime:
8:00 am - 16:00 UTC

World of Tanks v.6.5 - 6.6 Patch Notes
- Added new map Siegfried Line;
- Added new German tanks: Pz.VI Tiger (P), VK 4502 (P) Ausf A, E-50, Е-75, Е-100;
- Added new German premium tanks T-15, T-25;
- Panther II substituted by E-50 as tier 9 German medium tank, Panther substituted by Panther II as tier 8 German medium tank;
- Rebalanced Panther and Panther II tanks to fit tier 7 and 8 respectively;
- Maus tank: rate of fire for 12.8 cm gun decreased by 0.2, hit points decreased by 400;
- IS-7 tank: hit points decreased by 50;
- T30 tank: hit points decreased by 50, dispersion during movement and traverse increased by 10%, dispersion during turret traverse increased by 30%;
- Tiger II tank: hit points for stock turret increased by 100;
- Increased credit income for US tank destroyers M10 and M36;
- Increased match-making value for US tank destroyer T95;
- Fixed map bugs on Lakeville, Artic Region, Abbey, Mines, Malinovka;
- Free platoons for 2 players;
- Added extra battle tier (tier 1 tanks only) for newcomers - players with up to 10 battles played;
- Added platoon invite filter - "accept from friends only";
- Fixed bug with experience transfer flags resetting after battle;
- Fixed few errors with display of water waves;
- Fixed bug when vehicle gets stuck due to critical inclination angle;
- Fixed bug when destroyed tanks are displayed as non-destroyed tanks (rare);
- Reworked models of 76mm guns for M26 Pershing;
- Fixed errors with disproportional tank icons;
- Fixed error when unused consumables with passive bonus are displayed as used;
- Fixed error with incorrect display of crater created when object is destroyed;
- Adjusted gun depression for T92;
- Removed "transfer gold" option from player context menu;
- Team damage when ramming now counts only if the speed of the vehicle involved exceeds 10 km/h.

Also:

World of Tanks Worldwide Release 1st Anniversary


To celebrate World of Tanks Worldwide Release 1st Anniversary on August 12 each player will receive a promo code for 1 day of free premium account.

Promo code can be activated from August 12 till August 19.

That's the first present, not the last one.

Next patch to start testing phase.

Preliminary patch notes of v.7.0 update planned for release in November:
1) New maps added: Marsh and Fjords;

2) Various features:

• It's a common knowledge that World of Tanks has three main servers: North American, European and Russian, with each of them using one game cluster. The multicluster technology would allow to add one or several clusters to each server. Using a unified account on a certain server, a player will have the opportunity to play on any cluster of the server. The described option will be introduced with v.7.0 update; the additional clusters will be added later as required. Use of several clusters per a server would enable the following opportunities:

- The maximal possible number of active server players will be increased significantly (the players will be allocated on several clusters);
- The players will have the opportunity to choose the cluster with optimal in-game comfort (for example, a cluster with better connection and minimal loading time);
- Players will be able to switch to another cluster for the new challenge;
- In case of maintenance works, it will be possible to go to an available game cluster.
You can read more about the multicluster technology here.

• Tank customization: camo and horns:

Camo. The change of tank coloring. The main difference of camo from skins, created by users, is that the camo would be seen by other players in the battle.
Camoes will be purchased for credits for a certain period of time (for a day and for up to a month), and for Gold for the unlimited period of time.
You can also buy an additional type of camo for Gold: the adaptive camo, which will be introduced as a special consumable in the store. The adaptive camo will "repaint" the tank into the relevant battle map colors. Additionally, the tank will get a special bonus to in-game invisibility.
The horns function will be described furtherly.

• Tank company levels:

Along with the present battle mode, which will be called Absolute, new divisions of tank company battles will be introduced: Junior (tier 4 is maximal), Medium (tier 6 is maximal) and Champion (tier 8 is maximal). Each of them will have the tank company points limit, and the limitation for tank tiers (first of all, for tiers of SPGs and light tanks). At the moment we're perfecting the tank company divisions balance, which will establish the best formulae of "points/tiers" possible. The names of divisions are considered and are subject to change.

• Sizing and other minimap options:

The update will introduce the opportunity of hiding/showing the minimap or changing its size and transparency by pressing hot keys. Besides that, the minimap will display players, who send special signs (asking for help, and etc.).

• The complaint system:

During the battle, if you click with the right mouse button on a player's nickname, you will see the special tag "Complain" in the context menu. Any player can complain several times a day on other players. There will be several reasons for complaining denoted in the menu: insult, provocation, unsportsmanlike conduct, team damage, bot conducting. The complaints will be sent to User Support automatically.

• Logos:

The tankers will have opportunity to place logos on their tanks; the option is acquired for Gold. The logos will be situated on the hull and turret sides of a tank. Players will place clan logos (if they are in a clan) on the tank, or one of the logos, given in a special list, which will be constantly extended and updated.

• War mist on Global map:

At the beginning of a battle, the team won't see the number and names of enemy vehicles. The enemy tanks will appear only when detected by teammates.

• Destroyed tanks freezing on Global map:

Any tank, destroyed on Global map, will be detained from Ultimate Conquest battles for a certain period of time, depending on the tank type and tier. But you'll still be able to partake in other battle modes with no restrictions: in random battles, in tank companies, in championships and tournaments.

• Tanker skills reset option acquired for Gold:

Due to the fact that new crew skills will be implemented into the game soon, players will be able to reset any amount of already explored skills for Gold. The free "training points" of the resetted skill can be spent on training of any other skill.

• Extended support of Logitech keyboards and Alienware laptops.
• Advanced visual effects:

The new system of effects visualisation will improve the quality of visual effects significantly (smoke, shots, explosions) and will allow to lower system requirements for PCs.


French tanks will be introduced a bit later, with the v.7.1 update, which is planned for release in the end of 2011.

Some more notes about next patch which is due in about 3 weeks.

Massive Hitbox Overhaul

Nearly 30 vehicles (Tiger, VK 3002 DB, IS-3, IS-7) will get their hitboxes changed to ensure more accurate damaging mechanics. Tiger tank will finally get more detailed armor layout featuring 16 groups and benefit from skirt armor.

Map Debugging

Seems that we haven't done away with them so far, but this is definitely step in the right direction. It is going to be much more difficult to get stuck now.

Multi-cluster technology

It might not bring noticeable changes especially for EU and US players at the time of its introduction. But it is going to be extremely useful in two ways:

• it will help us cope with overload of RU server (in peak times it has more than 235k players) allocating the load between several independent servers within RU region
• the feature has really great potential and it would be impossible to merge clan wars or enable account transfers without it

Customize it!

The camos announced as a a part of vehicle customization functionality long time ago finally arrives in 7.0 (there will be lots of screenies in the days to come). As for horns, we are still thinking of them.

Tiered Companies

Instead of one single company battle mode (10/90), we are getting 4 - 4/45, 6/50, 8/90, and 10/150 (where 10 - max vehicle tier, 150 - max team tier points).

There will be separate restrictions on light tanks and SPGs. E.g. for 4/45 submode it is planned to restrict both SPGs and LTs to tier 3.

Report it!

Being harassed in-game or noticed some unfair play? RMB click on required player in team list, choose complaint type, and submit it! Customer support will see to it ASAP.

Mini-map v.2.0

Highly anticipated improvements, no doubt. It will be possible to scale the mini-map, toggle it on/off in battle, adjust its transparency, and we also added markers for Help!, Follow me! and Attacking! commands.

Tracers, anyone?

They are back, however not exactly the way they used to work.

• for LTs, MTs, HTs, TDs: tracers will be shown within 25 deg / 445 sector in the direction of the gun
• for SPGs: tracers will be shown for tanks that are within view range in howitzer mode

For sure we would like to reintroduce 100% tracer effects, however safety and fair play are even of major importance. So as to combat cheating, we have to bring them back this way.

Don't rage quit!

If you leave the battle before it ends (and your vehicle is safe and sound), it will be locked until the end of the battle, giving your enemies chance for easy kill (exp/credits). If somehow it makes to the end of the battle, the tank will be blown up automatically. Full repair costs, yes.

Balance Above All

They will be many balance adjustments in the upcoming update, the detailed patch notes will arrive upon the public release. Now I'm going to stop on a few curious things.

• T-44 is getting LB-1 gun (for 2nd turret) with the same specs as of T-54 barring RoF (slight decrease). This is aimed at bringing the tank on a par with the other tier 8 MTs (God help my poor M26 ).
• Conical gun will be nerfed on VK3601H, Tiger is getting this gun as it is now.
• Changed shells for 8.8 L/71 gun. Yes, damage increase is planned. However the current DPM will be retained.
• IS-3 is getting a new turret for stock setup, the existing stock turret goes to top setup. T-10 turret is reserved for future.

Graphics

New special effects including shots, hits, explosions are coming to provide better visualization. In addition to it we are introducing in-game colour-blind mod and option to disable smoke effects to ensure smoother performance.

More details will come in the weeks ahead.

We've hit them hard!

There will be changes to penetration mechanics. First of, we are reducing the normalization parameter of AP and APCR shells, therefore the effectiveness of sloped armor will see an increase.

Also the new mechanics for HE will be in place (defining the spot with the thinnest armor to burn through), ensuring more realistic and credible penetration and damaging.

Video of some of the latest updates (mostly visuals with more impressive explosions, heat shimmer, camo) and two new maps (Swamp and Fjords). There is a nice update to the HUD aswell. Notice the French tank at the end.


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Free gold and one day of premium from this German website.

http://translate.google.de/translat...amestar.de/bonuscodes/world-of-tanks/&act=url

Update v7.0 is supposed to go live today. Change notes.

Balancing Changes in 7.0
The following balancing adjustment will be applied in the upcoming 7.0 update.

Reworked hitobxes of German tanks:
- Pz B2 740 (f): 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Pz 38H735 (f): 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Pz S35 739 (f): 16 armour groups + spaced armor. Added side spaced armour.
- Leichttraktor: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Panther II: slightly changed gun mantlets.
- Pz 38 (t): 16 armour groups + spaced armor
- Pz 38 nA: 16 armour groups + spaced armor
- Pz III/IV: 16 armour groups + spaced armor
- Pz II Luchs: 16 armour groups + spaced armor
- Pz VI Tiger: 16 armour groups + spaced armor
- Pz V-IV: slightly changed turret armour.
- StuG III: 16 armour groups + spaced armor. Hull front armour set to 80mm.
- JagdPz IV: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- VK 1602 Leopard: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- VK 3001 (H): 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- VK 3001 (P): 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- VK 3002 (DB): 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- VK 3601 (H): 16 armour groups + spaced armor.

Rebalanced German tanks and guns:
- 8.8cm L/71 damage: 220->240.
- Minimum combat tier for VK1602 и T-50 increased by 1.
- Imprved ventilation removed from Gw-Tiger и Gw-Panther.

VK 3601 (H):
- Reload time of 7.5cm KwK 41 L/58: 3.5->4.5 sec.
- Aiming time of 7.5cm KwK 41 L/58: 1.1->2 sec.
- Dispersion during movement and turret traverse of 7.5cm KwK 41 L/58 increased by 10%.

PzKpfw V Panther:
- Ammo Rack Hit points -20%.
- View range of top turret: 420->430.

Panther II:
- Ammo Rack Hit points -10%.
- View range of stock turret: 460->430 m.
- View range of top turret: 460->450 m.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 6.1->6.7 sec.

E-50:
- Ammo Rack Hit points -5%.
- View range of stock turret: 460->450 m.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for stock turret: 6->6.6 sec.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 5.8->6.4 sec.

PzKpfw VI Tiger:
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 6.8->7.5 sec.

PzKpfw VI Tiger (P):
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for stock turret: 7.3->8.0 sec.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 6.8->7.5 sec.

PzKpfw VI Tiger:
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 6.8->7.5.

PzKpfw VIB Tiger II:
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for stock turret: 6.5->7.2 sec.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: с 6.1 до 6.7 sec.

VK 4502 (P) Ausf. A:
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for stock turret: 6.5->7.2 sec.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 6.1->6.7 sec.

VK 4502 (P) Ausf. B:
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for stock turret: 6.1->6.7 sec.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 5.8->6.4 sec.

Е-75:
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for stock turret: 6.1->6.7 sec.
- Reload time of 8.8cm KwK 43 L71 for top turret: 5.8->6.4 sec.

GW Tiger:
- Reload time of 170mm K72 Sf: 27.3->25.5 sec.
- Dispersion of 170mm K72 Sf: 0.41->0.4.
- Dispersion of 170mm K72 Sf during gun traverse: -5%.

Reworked hitobxes of Soviet tanks:
- А-20: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- А-32: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- АТ-1: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- BT-7: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- SU-85B: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- IS-3: 16 armour groups + spaced armor. Added side spaced armour.
- IS-4: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- IS-7: 16 armour groups + spaced armor. Improved front turret armour, improved weld of upper and lower frint plates, added side spaced armour.
- KV-13: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- KV-3: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- KV: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Matilda: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- МS-1: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Object 704: 16 armour groups + spaced armor. Added side spaced armour.
- SU-14 : 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- SU-152: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- SU-18 : 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- SU-76 : 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- T-34: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Т-44: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Т-54: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Valentine: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.

Rebalanced Soviet tanks and guns:
- Changed models and specifications of both turrets for IS-3.
- Shell price for 180mm F-600D: 1890->1980 credits.
- Shell price for 180mm UBR-600: 1890->1980 credits.
- Shell price for 203mm F-625D: 1442->1568 credits.
- Shell price for 203mm G-620: 1092->1200 credits.

Т-44:
- Added LB-1 for top turret.
- Added В-54-6 engine of 680 hp.
- Ammo rack hit points: +15%.
- traverse speed for stock suspension: 2 deg/sec; for top suspension - +1 deg/sec.
- View range of stock turret: 430->420 m.
- View range of top turret: 430->440 m.

Т-54:
- Ammo rack hit points: +5%.

Reworked hitobxes of American tanks:
- M12: fixed gun shields.
- M2 Light Tank: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- M2 Medium Tank: 16 armour groups + spaced armor..
- M4A2E4: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- M4A3E8 Sherman: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- M4 Sherman: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- M5 Stuart: fixed the value of side hull armor.
- M7: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- Ram II: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- T-14: 16 armour groups + spaced armor. Added side spaced armour.
- T1 Cunningham: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- T29: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- T2 Light Tank: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- T30: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- T32: 16 armour groups + spaced armor..
- T34: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.
- T40: 16 armour groups + spaced armor.

Rebalanced American tanks and guns:
- M4A3E8 Sherman: added 105mm SPH M4 L/23 gun for both turrets.
- Repair cost of T40 TD: -60%.
- Shell price for 105mm APCR T29E3M2: 12->10 gold.

T20:
- Ammo rack hit points: +10%.
- View range of stock turret: 400->420 m.
- View range of top turret: 420->440 m.

M26 Pershing:
- dispersion during movement: -10%.
- View range of stock turret: 430->440 m.
- View range of top turret: 450->460 m.

M46 Patton:
- Ammo rack hit points: +20%.
- View range of stock turret: 450->460 m.



Changes in Game Economy
The following changes relating to game economy will be applied in 7.0 updates:

- GW-Panther: credit income decreased by 10%.
- GW Tiger: credit income decreased by 20%.

- M37: credit income decreased by 30%.
- M7 Priest: credit income decreased by 8%.
- M41: credit income decreased by 3%.
- M12: credit income decreased by 10%.
- M40/43: credit income decreased by 20%.
- T92: credit income decreased by 15%.

- SU-14: credit income decreased by 13%.
- S-51: credit income decreased by 15%.
- Object 212: credit income decreased by 25%.

Changed gold prices in gold for the following tanks (used when selling a tank for conversion into credits):
- M6A2E1: 10000 -> 7500
- PzV_PzIV: 1500 -> 3000
- A-32: 1250 -> 2500

Currently the French tanks are being testing in the Russian test server for the next update. It seems they have been talking about them for a year now, but supposedly next month the first part of the French line (lights, mediums and heavies) are added.

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Well the French Tanks are usually just a BathTub...LOL

Sorry Xav...

You'd be surprised about how well the armor is on these tanks. Plus, they developed a revolver type loading system so they could get multiple shots off rather quickly.

Granted most of these will be post war designs as development stopped after the occupation, but at the time the French were rather advanced in tank development.

I was just picking on Xav....

I know, I'm surprised you didn't mention they have 1 forward gear and 7 reverse. Or the fact they have a target painted on them.

Patch 7.1 hits January 5th!

Version 7.1 Update Notes

General

• Added a preliminary French Tech Tree (18 vehicles): Renault FT, D1, D2, B1, BDR G1B, Arl 44, AMX M4(1945), AMX 50 100, AMX 50 120, AMX 50 68t, Hotchkiss H35, AMX 38, AMX 40, AMX12t, AMX 13 75, AMX 13 90, Lorraine 40t, Bat Chatillon 25t
• Automatic and semiautomatic guns transferred into a new system of auto-loading multi-round mechanisms
• Maximum battle level for Type 59 increased by 1
• Type 59 battle profitability increased by 5%
• Maximum battle level for Tier 4 and Tier 5 SPGs decreased by 1
• Fixed tank armor: IS-3 (top turret front), IS-4 (hull side and 122mm BL-9 gun mantlet), T95 (hull side armor increased)
• Fixed or reworked tank damage models: StuG III, Pz II Luchs, Pz B2 740 (f), BT-SV, T95, M5 Stuart, M4 Sherman, Maus (inconsistent front hull penetration by HE rounds)
• TD ISU-152 moved to anew armor system with 16 groups and sided armor
• Churchill moved to anew armor system with 16 groups and sided armor
• Fixed tank camouflage: VK 4502A, KV-220, Pz II, M26 Pershing, M3 Lee
• Fixed bugs in tank models: T1 Cunningham, T34, Maus, Pz III, T-46, Churchill, KV-1S, Object 212,Pz VI Tiger, T32, Grille, Pz II Luchs, VK3001P, Lowe
• Fixed incorrect gunshot effects: JagdPz IV 7,5 cm StuK 42 L/70 gun, PzVI Tiger 8,8 cm KwK 43L/71 gun, PzIV Ausf G 7,5 cm KwK 42 L/70 gun
• Fixed the same gun models 7.5cm L/70 and 8.8cm L/56 for JagdPanther
• Fixed bugs in burning effects of destroyed tanks
• Fixed some errors on maps: Fjords, Marsh, Steppe, Malinovka
• Fixed "Fjords" mini map
• Fixed client-to-server synchronization upon tank destruction by ramming
• Fixed ammunition resupply as a default setting
• Fixed impossible-to-close windows of private chat channels
• Added name of tank model (short) after the player's name in parentheses in battle screen for all communications (chat, information about damage and destruction, etc.)
• Fixed cluster indicator in login queuing notification (now visible)
• Fixed bugs in the mechanism for automatic cluster selection on login
• Reduced ‘end of session’ interval when switching from cluster to cluster
• Fixed some bugs with battle replays
• Fixed a client crash after a long loading of battle replays
• Contact list removed from player’s battle log
• Added an interface visibility toggle during battle replays ("v" key)
• Fixed the red "Texture not found" square instead of a clan logo when changing settings
• Added an alternate color scheme for a reload progress-bar and a gun marker
• Fixed bug with not displayed new invitations for an open invite channel
• Fixed blinking of an invite channel in the absence of active invitations
• Fixed a Commander modifier disappearance while hovering a cursor over a crew member
• Fixed bug of loading pre-battle room for ready but un-distributed company players
• Fixed a system message while adding /purchasing an already existing player's tank
• Fixed garage freezing at the game entry with a pressed "Enter" key on the login screen
• Fixed reload indicator ‘freeze’
• Fixed a tank tier indicator displacement in team lists
• Fixed voice chat malfunction
• Fixed voice chat animation for terminated chat connections
• Restored ‘tank in company battle’ indicator for company battles
• Fixed a bug within ability 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 a rare bug within ability to close a pop-up modal message when changing graphics settings
• Fixed a display of 'Attention to sector' message in chat from an ‘ignore’ player
• Reworked battle menu popping up on pressing "Esc" key
• 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
• Fixed a sharp change in transparency of trees when moving in sniper mode
• Fixed short hand names for E-series tanks
• Fixed non-functional interface when switching between tanks in service window
• Fixed client crash when selling modules from depot
• Added a message notifying that a gold camouflage will be destroyed if changed

Vehicle Changes

Germany

• Ferdinand:
  • 8.8cm PaK 43 L/71 gun reload time increased from 4.8 to 5.3 sec
• Jagdpanther:
  • 8.8cm PaK 43 L/71 gun reload time increased from 4.8 to 5.3 sec
• Leichttraktor:
  • Suspension traverse speed increased by 2 deg/sec
  • Dispersion from movement and suspension traversing decreased by 5%
  • I turret traverse speed increased by 10 deg/sec
  • II turret traverse speed increased by 5 deg/sec
  • I turret view range increased to 300 m
  • II turret view range increased to 350 m
• PzKpfw 35 (t):
  • I turret view range increased to 330 m
  • II turret view range increased to 370 m
  • Ammo rack sizes changed for 3.cm KwK 34t L/40 and 3.7cm KwK 38t L/47 guns
• PzKpfw 38 (t):
  • Ammo rack sizes changed for the 3.7cm KwK 38t L/47 gun
  • Aim time for the II turret 4.7cm PaK 38t L/43 gun set at 1.5 sec
• PzKpfw III:
  • I turret view range increased to 380 m
• Guns:
  • 2.0cm KwK 30:
    • Added a multi-roundreload system with 10 shells per clip and rate of fire 280 rounds/min
    • Changed parameters for tanks: PzKpfw 35 (t), PzKpfw II
    • Penetration with standard AP shells increased to 46 mm
  • 2.0cm Breda:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 12 shells per clip and rate of fire 240 rounds/min
    • Changed basic characteristics: reload time, aim time, gun dispersion
    • Changed parameters for Leichttraktor
    • Penetration with standard AP shells increased to 30 mm
  • 2.0cm Flak 38 L/112:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 10 shells per clip and rate of fire 450 rounds/min
    • Re-adjusted the vehicle gun parameters: PzKpfw 35 (t), PzKpfw 38 nA, PzKpfw II, PzKpfw 38 (t),PzKpfw III, PzKpfw III Ausf. A, PzKpfw II Luchs, VK 1602 Leopard
  • 2.0cm KwK 38 L/55:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 10 shells per clip and rate of fire 450 rounds/min
    • Re-adjusted the vehicle gun parameters: Leichttraktor, PzKpfw II, PzKpfw III Ausf. A, PzKpfw II Luchs
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell increased to 46 mm
  • 3.7cm KwK 34t L/40:
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell increased up to 40 mm
    • Penetration with an APCR shell increased to 69 mm
  • 3.7cm KwK 38t L/47 and 3.7cm PaK 38t L/47:
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell increased to 41 mm
    • Penetration with an APCR shell increased to 74 mm
  • 3.7cm KwK L/46:
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell increased to 40 mm
    • Penetration with an APCR shell increased to 74 mm
  • 4.7cm PaK 38t L/43:
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell increased to 62 mm
    • Penetration with an APCR shell increased to 115 mm
• Shells:
  • Shell damage of 3.7cm Pzgr36 increased to 36
  • Shell damage of 3.7cm Pzgr40 decreased to 36
  • Shell damage of 4.7cm Pzgr39t increased to 60
  • Shell damage of 4.7cm Pzgr40t increased to 60
  • Shell damage of 4.7cm Sprg18t increased to 75

USSR

• BT-2:
  • II turret view range increased to 320 meters
  • Changed reload and aim time: 37mm Hotchkiss and 37mm B-3 guns
• MS-1:
  • Traverse speed of both suspensions reduced by 5 deg/sec
  • Changed reload time, aim time, ammo rack size: 37mm Hotchkiss and 37mm B-3 guns
• T-26M:
  • I suspension traverse speed reduced to 52 deg/sec
  • I turret view range increased to 320 meters
  • II turret view range increased to 350 meters
• Guns:
  • 20mm TNSh:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 20 shells per clip and rate of fire 600 rounds/min
    • Changed gun parameters: MS-1, BT-2
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell increased to 28 mm
  • 23mm VYa:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 9 shells per clip with with rate of fire 300 rounds/min
    • Changed gun parameters: T-26M, MS-1, BT-7, BT-2
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell reduced to 30 mm
  • 37mm Sh-37:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 5 shells per clip and rate of fire 170 rounds/min
    • Changed gun parameters: Т-46, Т-50, Т-52, А-20
  • 37mm B-3: penetration with an APCR shell increased to 40 mm
  • 37mm Hotchkiss: penetration with an APCR shell increased to 34 mm
  • 45mm 20K: penetration with an APCR shell increased to 88 mm
  • 45mm (1932):
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell increased to 51 mm
    • Penetration with an APCR shell increased to 88 mm

American

• M2 Light Tank: I turret view range reduced to 300 meters
• M5 Stuart: I turret view range increased to 380 meters
• Guns:
  • 12.7mm MG HB M2:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 40 shells per clip and rate of fire 450 rounds/min
    • Changed gun parameters: M2 Light Tank
  • 20mm Hispano Suiza Birgikt gun:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 15 shells per clip and rate of fire 600 rounds/min
    • Changed gun parameters: T1 Cunningham, T2 Light Tank, T2 Medium Tank, M5 Stuart, M3 Stuart, M2 Light Tank
  • 37mm Gun M1916:
    • Changed basic gun parameters: reload time, aim time, dispersion
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell reduced to 28 mm
    • Penetration with an APCR shell reduced to 45 mm
  • 37mm semiautomatic gun M1924:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 5 shells per clip and rate of fire 120 rounds/min
    • Changed gun parameters: T2 Medium Tank, T1 Cunningham
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell reduced to 33 mm
  • 37mm Browning semiautomatic gun:
    • Added a multi-round reload system with 5 shells per clip and rate of fire 120 rounds/min
    • Changed gun parameters: T2 Medium Tank, T1 Cunningham
    • Penetration with a standard AP shell reduced to 39 mm
  • 37mm M-6 L/53 M2:
    • Dispersion reduced to 0.36
  • 37mm M-5:
    • Changed reload and aim time: M3 Stuart, T2 Medium Tank

rarely used at that............ LOL

v7.2 preview, 2 new maps and 2nd USA tank destroyer line

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