WoWS: PT, IFHE, HE shells penetration, and balance changes

On the second stage of 0.9.2 Public test, we’ve changed the characteristics of several ships, having analyzed their combat performance and taken player feedback into account. Such changes were required in order to carefully adjust the balance of selected warships. We’ll continue to introduce changes in the updates that will follow, if deemed necessary.

American battleship Arkansas Beta, Tier IV:

  • The possibility to mount the “Ship Consumables Modification 1” upgrade is added.

Soviet cruiser Aurora, Tier III:

  • Turret traverse speed increased from 5.0 to 5.1 degrees per second.

Soviet battleship Sinop, Tier VII:

  • Sigma parameter reduced from 1.55 to 1.50.

Soviet battleship Kremlin, Tier X:

  • Sigma parameter reduced from 1.85 to 1.80.

American cruiser Atlanta, Tier VII:

  • Main battery reload time reduced from 5.0 to 4.9 s.

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World of Tanks Supertest: Tech Tree Changes and Collectors’ Vehicles

Source: Official Forums

As you might remember, after the updated balance underwent a thorough Sandbox testing, it was decided to move forward with two newly introduced changes. And this iteration of Supertest will be dealing with the one involving Tech Trees.

According to this change, a number of vehicles will fall into the Collectors’ category meaning to drive them into your Hangar you don’t have to spend a point of your XP. Some vehicles will be moved to other tiers or even get assigned to other classes. Also, some brand-new tanks will enter the game for the first time! All this shuffling is to secure a more consistent progression through tech trees. The detailed list of all new vehicles and those subject to changes can be seen below.

It’s worthy to note that the test focus is narrowed to alterations related to vehicles themselves at this point, with tech trees and status changes put on the back burner. As for how these class/tier changes will be brought to life, the possible solutions are under consideration and once decisions are made, they will be shared with players.

Vehicles to be moved to other tiers (12 in total):

• Cruiser Mk. I — from Tier II to Tier I
• Cruiser Mk. II — from Tier III to Tier II
• Cruiser Mk. III — from Tier II to Tier III
• Cruiser Mk. IV — from Tier III to Tier IV
• Valentine — from Tier IV to Tier III
• Valentine AT — from Tier III to Tier IV
• Crusader — from Tier V to Tier VI
• Covenanter — from Tier IV to Tier V
• BT-7 — from Tier III to Tier IV
• KV-1S — from Tier V to Tier VI
• A-20 — from Tier IV to Tier V
• SU-76 — from Tier III to Tier IV

Vehicles to be assigned to other classes (5 in total):

• Crusader (a medium to become a light tank)
• T54E1 (a medium to become a heavy tank)
• VK 30.01 (H) (a heavy to become a medium tank)
• VK 30.01 (P) (a medium to become a heavy tank)
• Type 97 Chi-Ha (a medium to become a light tank)

Vehicles to be added to the game (3 in total):

• BT-5 — Tier III Soviet light tank. Gameplay-wise it shares a lot with the BT-2 that’s been long on the game’s vehicle roster.
• T6 Medium — a Tier IV American medium. To keep it simple, it’s the famous Sherman and it plays accordingly.
• Cavalier — a Tier V British medium bearing strong resemblance to the far-famed Cromwell.

BT-5

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WoT: „Zulu” Twitch Prime Package

A small sneak peek of the March Twitch Zulu package (this is confirmed by the name of the graphic file – “Twitch package Zulu”). The new Twitch Prime set will rent 2 vehicles as standard: 50TP and Pudel, coming with x5 missions, commemorative medal, tank discounts, premium days, style and (most likely) an unique Commander.

Its distribution will start on February 26 or 27.

WoT: Update 1.8 Launch Date

The launch date of the new version on the RU server is scheduled for March 4, during the morning. For this reason, two new mod folders will be created: ./mods/1.8.0.0/ and ./res_mods/1.8.0.0/. NA will receive the patch on March 3.

The EU and ASIA servers should receive the patch the same day, i.e. on Wednesday, March 4.

Source: wotclue

World of Tanks – March Sneak Preview (NA)

IMPORTANT: THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

  • Feb. 21-Mar. 2 (Ongoing): The Bourrasque Challenge

Earn a brand-new tank!

Battle through 10 intense stages and get your hands on a brand-new French Tier VIII medium tank, the Bat.-Châtillon Bourrasque, with a smashing 3D Style! Other rewards include a fully trained “zero-Skill” Crew with“Brothers in Arms” Perks, Directives, Personal Reserves, Equipment, and more!

  • Mar. 1-Apr. 5: Tank Mastery Missions

Are you an “Ace Tanker?”

Get an “Ace Tanker” Mastery Badge on featured vehicles to unlock six (6) special emblems.

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