WoWS ST, Camera Improvements & ST 0.10.3, changes to test ships

May 3, 2021 ~ Sebastianul

Testing the improved combat camera.

The first test of the updated combat camera settings will take place in the near future. We’ve made a number of changes to make the battle overview more informative and comfortable. After testing and tuning, we will share the details.

We adjusted the parameters of some ships based on testing results. The changes will be applied to Dutch cruisers, Napoli, Druid, Constellation, and some other ships.

X Napoli:

Sigma parameter increased from 1.9 to 2.05
Secondary battery parameters were changed:
- 152 mm guns’ reload time reduced from 8 to 7.2 s;
- 90 mm guns’ reload time reduced from 3.5 to 3.2 s;
- Their accuracy has been improved: the secondary battery of Napoli will be one of the most accurate in the game.

In her concept, Napoli is an armored cruiser with decent concealment, powerful main battery guns, as well as an accurate secondary battery which has a long range for her class and is equipped with SAP shells. As the first test stages showed that her secondaries were not as powerful as was planned, we adjusted their parameters accordingly. These changes will stronger emphasize the concept of Napoli as a cruiser with an effective secondary battery.

X Druid:

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How to play WoT on Steam with your old WG account – full workaround

May 2, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 15 Comments

Discovered by our reader KSA.

You have to copy an exact folder from the World of Tanks game files, this one, into Steam’s WoT folder:

Steam WoT folder:

Just in case, also make a backup. Rename the Steam win64 and keep it:

Another way of doing it:

You need to download the Steam version of WoT. Then, copy file “wgc_api.exe” from the non-Steam game folder to the steam folder and rename it to “wgcs_api.exe”.

There’s no achievements, trading cards or any other reason to have it on Steam. If you want it for the Steam overlay and friend chats, just add it as a non-Steam game and it will bypass the WG launcher.

WoWS ST, Adjustment Firing mechanics & visual improvements

May 2, 2021 ~ Sebastianul

In the near future we will be testing a new mechanics. It provides a certain temporary bonus to the ship for firing main battery salvos at the enemy ships.

Principle of operation

A player must have a lock on an enemy target;
While firing at this enemy, adjustment fire progress bar is filled by each salvo that hits the target or lands within a certain radius from it;
When the bar is full, a certain gameplay bonus, for example, a boost to main battery reload speed, is activated for a limited period of time;
This can be repeated several times during battle;
If the ship does not fire at enemies for some time, the progress bar is reset.

For now we don’t have a strict plan for using this mechanics and would like to test it first. Further steps with it will be determined after testing.

Please note that all information in the development blog is preliminary. Announced adjustments and features may change multiple times during testing.

Testing the display of consumable camouflages on aircraft.

In the near future, the display of consumable camouflages will be tested on squadrons, as well as on the aircraft from the “Fighter” and “Spotting aircraft” consumables.

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WoWS: Changes in availability of several ships

May 1, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 4 Comments

Remind that in Update 0.10.5 several ships will no longer be available to obtain.

Starting from Update 0.10.5, the following ships will no longer be available to obtain:

VI Erich Loewenhardt
VI Admiral Graf Spee
VI T-61
VII Z-39
VII Nelson
VII Haida
VIII Asashio
VIII Lenin

The reason to remove these ships is the combination of their popularity and battle performance. In order to maintain the diversity of team compositions at a proper level, they will be removed for an undefined time, but may return in future.

We understand that accumulating resources for ships is a long process, which is why we wanted to warn you in advance, so that those interested can steer these ships into their Ports before Update 0.10.5 goes live in approximately two months.

Tank Wars: T-34 vs. M4A1 Sherman

May 1, 2021 ~ Sebastianul ~ 6 Comments

Source: EU Portal

Event Summary

The first Tank Wars matchup is between the T-34 and M4A1 Sherman. Here’s a breakdown of the event to help you head into the game, choose your team, and start making enemies on the battlefield. Who do you think will emerge victorious?

The aim is to complete three types of repeatable missions to earn Tank Wars Points that will unlock all Stage Rewards
Stage Rewards offer increasingly rare and valuable items, and are dependent on personal progression
The type of mission varies according to vehicle restrictions and the total number of Tank Wars Points granted. Don’t worry if you don’t have a well-stocked Garage. There will be discounts to benefit from throughout the event that will help you earn extra points and get the tank you like
Hero tanks reward the highest number of points, Premium allies reward the second-highest number of points, and all other tanks reward fewer points

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WoT: Triple Top of the Tree

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 ~ Sebastianul

Source: EU Portal

This is not your typical Top of the Tree. We have made some changes to the popular spotlight special and will shine a light on not one or two, but three fantastic top-tier tanks at the same time!

Do you prefer a mix of medium and heavy tanks with a proper punch at the top? Take on the X WZ-111 model 5A line and treat yourself to this fast heavy tank with good DPM and 490 alpha damage.

Are medium tanks with a unique autoreloader more to your liking? The X Progetto M40 mod. 65 is waiting for you at the top of a line filled with fast driving and even faster firing Italian vehicles.

Or do you want sturdy vehicles with great armor and even greater firepower? In that case, the X T110E3 is just waiting to join your tank collection.

Lucky for you, we have put together discounts and missions for extra XP that will give you a proper boost to quickly reach the top. The special will last the entire month of May, which gives you time to explore all three branches.

No matter which path you choose, make sure to take full advantage of the following discounts on the purchase price in credits and XP missions. Don’t forget that you can also purchase an extra boost if you want to speed things up even more!