Some folks feel a deep pull towards serving their country. They’re drawn to the honor, the responsibility, and the chance to make a difference on a grand scale. For these folks, joining the military isn’t just a career choice – it’s a calling.

Besides, the military’s known for its discipline and order. Some people crave that structure – it helps them focus, gives them a clear purpose, and teaches them the value of hard work. And what’s more, The military offers excellent training and education opportunities. Whether you’re interested in engineering, medicine, logistics, or a host of other fields, you can gain valuable, hands-on experience. Plus, military service can open doors to future career opportunities, both within the military and in civilian life.

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WoWS: Changes to Test ships – Closed Test 12.5

June 11, 2023 ~ Sebastianul ~ 1 Comment

Based on testing results, we’re applying changes to some of the Spanish cruisers, West Virginia ’44, Jäger, Halford, and Novosibirsk, as well as the unique upgrade for Manfred von Richthofen.

Unique upgrade for Manfred von Richthofen

Torpedo damage bonus reduced: 20% to 10%
Torpedo bomber HP bonus increased: 10% to 15%

American battleship West Virginia ’44, Tier VII

Main battery reload time increased: 27 to 30 s.

Spanish cruiser Asturias, Tier VII

Time interval between burst fire salvoes increased: 1.2 to 2 s.
Burst fire reload time increased: 27 to 28 s.

Spanish cruiser Cataluña, Tier VIII

Time interval between burst fire salvoes increased: 1.2 to 1.8 s.
Burst fire reload time increased: 25 to 26.5 s.
Main battery reload time reduced: 11 to 10.5 s.

Spanish cruiser Andalucía, Tier IX

Time interval between burst fire salvoes increased: 1.2 to 1.6 s.
Burst fire reload time increased: 31.5 to 33 s.
Main battery firing range reduced: 17.1 to 16.7 km.
Main battery 180 degree turn time increased: 18 to 25.7 s.
HE shell chance to set fire reduced: 21% to 16%

European Destroyer Jäger, Tier IX

Torpedo reload time reduced: 100 to 85 s.
Main battery reload time reduced: 5.5 to 4.3 s.

American destroyer Halford, Tier IX

Torpedo reload time reduced: 106 to 100 s.

Soviet super cruiser Novosibirsk

Main battery reload time reduced: 14 to 12.5 s.

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

WoWS: Kitakami testing

June 9, 2023 ~ Sebastianul ~ 4 Comments

In Update 12.6 we will resume testing Kitakami – a cruiser whose main armament consists of five quadruple-tube torpedo launchers on each side.

Before the beginning of this test, a technical setup of the ship will be conducted in Update 12.5:

The geometry and textures of the ship have been updated
Kitakami’s armor was updated with the new tech that was added in Update 0.10.9.
Redistributed HP in different parts of the ship without affecting the overall amount of HP:
- Bow – HP increased from 3,800 to 4,000
- Stern – HP reduced from 2,800 to 2,700
- Superstructures – HP reduced from 1,600 to 1,500:
Citadel deck armor reduced from 50mm to 30mm
Auxiliary Room armor reduced from 30mm to 16mm

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

Controversies Surrounding Video Games: Debunking Myths And Examining The Issues

June 8, 2023 ~ Sebastianul ~ 2 Comments

Video games are a popular form of entertainment. Various myths have been created around this topic for years, which should not be mistakenly trusted. Many believe that such entertainment can hurt a person’s health. If played wisely, you can improve cognitive abilities and other psycho-emotional functions. Read more about it at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game.

There are various popular games that teenagers between 12 and 17 choose. Many will wonder how to play more games and have fun. Some games have violent scenes, so you need to choose products relevant to your age. Let’s look at the results of popular studies that can be used to determine how safe video games will be in a particular case.

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The importance of credible sources for history essays

June 8, 2023 ~ Sebastianul ~ 1 Comment

History itself is based on documents and other primary sources that justify certain events. Without the hard analytic work of historians and careful collection of facts, we won’t be able to know about our past. When writing history essays, students use a variety of sources to better grasp the historical subject.

So, why do credible sources play an essential role in writing history essays? Everything is simple. When writing a historical paper, you take on the role of a young historian who explores a specific historical period, person, or event. To ensure all your claims are valid, you need to back them up with information from trustful primary and secondary sources (historical articles, newspaper reports, recordings of speeches, books written by professional historians, etc.).

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How to Find Credible Sources for History Essay

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Steel Hunter: Reborn: Prepare for New Levels of Excitement!

June 7, 2023 ~ Sebastianul ~ 3 Comments

Steel Hunter: Reborn is a kind of training ground where familiar mechanics work slightly… differently! At this desert battle royale bootcamp, here’s what you can look forward to:

Jumping back into the action if your vehicle is destroyed in the first few minutes of battle
Reviving your Platoonmates
Fighting Marauders, AI-driven enemies with unique behaviors
Playing against opponents close to your battle results in Steel Hunter: Reborn thanks to new matchmaking rules that will take your performance in the mode into account
Earning Battle Pass Points and other useful in-game rewards

Steel Hunter: Reborn will have a brand-new, vibrant soundtrack to instantly immerse you in the frantic atmosphere of a demolition derby. Just listen to these high-energy tunes!

WoWS: Balance Changes – Public Test 12.5

June 7, 2023 ~ Sebastianul

We’re applying balance changes to Italian ships, German destroyers, Japanese cruisers, and a number of other ships, as well as to the Smoke Generator Modification 1 upgrade and the X-Ray Papa Unaone signal.

Smoke Generator Modification 1 Upgrade:

Action time bonus reduced from 30% to 20%.
Removed the -5% penalty to smoke dispersal time.
The upgrade is now available for Tier V-X ships using the Exhaust Smoke Generator consumable.

X-Ray Papa Unaone Signal:

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Night vision on tanks (P)

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 ~ Sebastianul ~ 2 Comments

Night vision (NV) is a military development. It was kept secret for a long time and used exclusively for military purposes. These technologies were introduced into the work of various military equipment, the most popular of which are tanks. Combining these combat vehicles with the NV made it possible to conduct night operations that took the enemy by surprise and gave them a significant advantage over him.

Information from history

The history of night vision on tanks began in 1942-1943. It was then that the German troops, waging a bloody world war, got the opportunity to equip their military equipment with NV devices. These devices were most often installed on modern, at that time, tanks, which were produced in huge numbers. This combination of combat vehicles and NV technologies could have been more effective since, at that time, night vision was just in its infancy. Despite this, the German troops received a particular advantage, helping them win essential battles. They upgraded their NV devices in the subsequent war years, but significant progress still needed to be made.

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Take Your World of Tanks Gameplay to New Heights with TAP’s “Top Tier” Subscription

June 2, 2023 ~ Sebastianul ~ 22 Comments

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