WoWS Bonus Codes (All Servers)

September 17, 2021 ~ Sebastianul

They give:

1 x Gift containers from the first four codes each.

6 x 6 years of World of Warships containers from the last code.

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Update 1.14.1: Common Test 1 Has Launched! (+ Full Patchnotes)

September 17, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 11 Comments

Chinese Vehicles Rebalancing

Vehicle balance in World of Tanks is in a perpetual and natural state of flux, with the stats for individual tanks as well as whole branches getting adjusted based on their battle performance. Judging by the recent data, the time has come for a complete rebalance of Chinese heavy and medium tanks, including seven researchable vehicles and a Premium one.

Each vehicle’s case is individual, with different stats that need changing, but the revisions to be made in 1.14.1 are all designed to make playing these Chinese tanks more convenient. Take a look at the widget below—it includes every affected vehicle and shows the stat adjustments that will be applied. Take note that the exact values aren’t final (as is always the case during these tests).

Field Modification Adjustments

The feedback we’ve been receiving indicates that you’re enjoying Field Modification, but there are still some details of this new feature that could be improved. We’ve addressed your concerns with a number of quality-of-life improvements.

You will be able to switch off the selection of Alternate Configuration appearing before a battle starts. This can be done directly in the Field Modification screen of a vehicle, separately for the Essentials Loadout (consumables and shells) and the Auxiliary Loadout (equipment and directives). No more battles without ammo! The setting will be separate for each specific vehicle and available when the vehicle is not in battle or a detachment and is fully repaired. Naturally, you will only be able to set it for vehicles that are currently in your Garage.

Changing the ammo type on the battle loading screen will become possible, as requested.
You will be able to quickly swap between Dual Modifications in the Field Modification screen. Previously, one had to be canceled before the other one could be purchased. Now, the previous Dual Modification will be canceled automatically if you purchase the other one from the pair. (This means less time spent clicking and more time fighting!).
Tactical roles of Tier VI–X vehicles specified in Field Modification will now be reflected on the World of Tanks portal, including player profiles, Tankopedia, and Hall of Fame. You will be able to apply vehicle role filters in all three of these places.
One last small change worth mentioning is the addition of the Field Modification section to the in-game player’s guide.

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Supertest: M IV Y (Initial Stats)

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 10 Comments

Soon, the M-IV-Y, a Tier VIII American heavy tank and the first of the Yoh Company line, will be coming to the Supertest.

This is a Premium representative of the branch in the U.S. Tech Tree: vehicles that feature the new reserve track mechanic. Starting from Tier VII, these vehicles have an additional track attached to the main one. This allows the vehicles of the Yoh branch to continue moving (although with a speed penalty) even if both main tracks are destroyed.
This Tier VIII Premium vehicle is armed with a 105 mm gun that can cause 360 points of damage per shot. The penetration value of the main AP shell is 218 mm, and the penetration value of the special APCR shell is 247 mm. The aiming time is 2.5 s, and the gun dispersion is 0.4 m. The reload time is 11.3 s.

The thickness of the frontal armoring reaches 279 mm in the turret and 177 mm in the hull, but don’t forget about the rational angles and the turret shape, which add to the overall protection of the vehicle. The vehicle’s durability is 1,500 HP. The vehicle, which has a specific power of 18.1 h.p./t, has a top speed of 42 km/h.

In terms of gameplay, the M-IV-Y is a typical heavy tank—armored, moderately maneuverable, and has a good gun. At the same time, don’t forget about the reserve track and the influence it will have on the vehicle’s playstyle. For a new player, this feature will mainly be protection against a failure that facilitates escape from a seemingly stalemate situation, while for an experienced player, the combination of armor and the ability to move even with a destroyed track can open up new combat technics, even if they are risky.

Remember to use the short survey to provide us with additional feedback using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/r5gPLMnn1J

Additional Stats:

Spoiler

Dispersion during turret rotation – 0.08
Gun dispersion during hull movement – 0.17
Gun dispersion during hull traverse – 0.17
Dispersion after shot – 4
Terrain Resistances – 1.4/1.7/3.4

More info on the Yoh Company line below:

https://worldoftanks…rful-world-yoh/

Update 1.14.1: First Public Test Release Date

September 15, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 12 Comments

If all goes to plan, Update 1.14.1 will launch its first Common Test on Thursday, September 16. If anything goes wrong, the test will start the next day. This update will include:

-Numerous bug fixes;
-Redesigns of some maps;
-New 2D and 3D personalization elements;
-New premium vehicles;
-Chinese medium and heavy tank rebalance.

The patch will be rolled out to the main server in mid-October.

WoT: September 16 Micropatch

September 15, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 1 Comment

Due to the update, the World of Tanks servers and portal will be unavailable on 9/16/2021 between the hours of 06:00 – 06:45 CEST. In this micropatch:

-Some technical issues have been fixed;
-There will be two new mod folders: /mods/1.14.0.3/ and ./res_mods/1.14.0.3/.

Wargaming Community Manager Quits Alleging ‘Toxic Corporate Culture’

September 13, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 18 Comments

Source: Kotaku

Everything Wargaming touches at the moment seems to turn to shit

If you’ve been having a bad few weeks, and really in 2021 who hasn’t been, it’s important to sit back, take a deep breath, take stock of your surroundings, and realise that you’re probably making smarter decisions than Wargaming.

We’re going to need to recap before we go any further. First, last month, players went into “open revolt” after Wargaming released a fan-favourite ship then botched its implementation, the drop serving as a “last straw” situation for a fanbase fed up with the increasing levels of monetisation being forced on the game.

In the wake of that whole mess, a Wargaming employee was suspended for sending out an abusive message disguised as a promo code:

…an employee thought this would…be the perfect time to send an insulting message hidden in a promo code about a streamer (I’ll explain this in a minute) who has had a contentious relationship with Wargaming. That streamer’s name is Turry, someone who instead of leaving Warships’ community program voluntarily was actually kicked out for being critical of the developers.

The code, sent out as a freebie to some Russian fans watching a stream of the game, was “W0LAXU5FKUTURY5″, and it didn’t take long for English-speaking players to wonder whether the “FKUTURY” was actually saying “Fuck You Turry.” That question was soon answered by Wargaming themselves, who admitted it had been intentional. “This is unacceptable. We conducted an internal audit and found that this situation occurred due to the actions of a certain employee. The employee was suspended from this job and the most stringent measures were applied to him according to the results of the audit.”

Then earlier this week Wargaming fired an employee (known online as Gneisenau013) over an earlier community debacle, one involving a ship that was supposed to be designed in consultation with some popular players but at release used almost none of their suggestions.

Now, after that firing—which the community feels was a scapegoat situation—a community manager from Wargaming’s other big game, World of Tanks, has quit in solidarity, firing off one hell of a statement on his way out. Zachary “CabMech” Doig says Gneisenau013’s sacking was, “an illegitimate and incredibly persistent campaign to unfairly scapegoat him by the leadership of his former team,” who are, “desperate to have anyone at all to blame for the most recent incident of, what I perceive to be, a toxic corporate culture perpetuating a cycle of serious errors that stretches back at least 4 years – well before his time on that team and with causes well over his pay grade.”

Doig’s full statement is below:

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🇬🇧 Centurion Action X “Primipilus” – renders

September 13, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 5 Comments

Author: Artyom Ratskov, Artstation

Tank Wars Round 5: Tankfest Special With the M4A3E8 Fury and Tiger 131

September 10, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 5 Comments

The Tank Museum in Bovington, U.K. and World of Tanks are once again celebrating Tankfest, a gigantic display of historic moving armor and vehicles from the Second World War! It is the Year of the Sherman, and two icons, which are also available as Premium vehicles, are part of the live show.

What better way to showcase these legends than with dedicated missions and rewards for a special edition of Tank Wars? Instead of a friendly competition between two standard vehicles, we’re doing away with the scores and clearing the stage for the two stars of Tankfest: the American VI M4A3E8 Fury and the German VI Tiger 131 .

Choose the side that fits your style or piques your interest and start completing missions for Tank Wars Points and Stage Rewards. Both sides feature the same discounts and missions for a wide variety of associated vehicles. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore a Tech Tree or return to old favorites that have been gathering dust.

Event Summary

Complete repeatable missions to earn Tank Wars Points and unlock Stage Rewards.
Pick up increasingly rare and valuable items with Stage Rewards—it all depends on your Personal Progression.
Take advantage of credit discounts on Tech Tree vehicles of the nations of the Hero tanks—ideal if you’re a new commander or don’t have a well-stocked Garage.
Earn Tank Wars Points with guaranteed Twitch Drops to make sure you safely reach Stage Reward milestones.

Aside from prestige and glory, there are no personal or team rewards. But the missions and rewards offer an equitable distribution of rewards, no matter when you join a team.

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Prime Gaming Summer Bundle

September 9, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 5 Comments

It’s a beautiful time of the year! The sun’s out and the temperature is (hopefully) bearable! This month’s Summer Vibes drop means you can remain summery for the entire year with the unique 2D style based on those fabulous Hawaiian shirts. It also features a welcoming message—unless you’re directing it at an enemy.

The Summer Vibes drop is available from September 08 through September 27 through Prime Gaming.

Here’s a preview of how the style looks on this month’s rental vehicle picks: