You ask - We reply! Bulletin 13

Nody · 05-04-2012 3:15pm #1

Can you tell us what new premium vehicles we can expect with upcoming updates? Will there be the TD Jagdtiger tier 8 with the 8.8cm gun or the IS-6?

The Jagdtiger with it’s 8.8cm L/71 gun will be tested by supertesters for the 7.3 update.

We know that some players already got to test the premium artillery for the 7.2 supertest. Will regular players be able to do so soon as well? If yes, when?

The vehicle will be available with update 7.3 in the game store for all players.

Long ago you said you want to move Soviet T-50-2 and substitute it with something else. What would be the specs of such a potential substitute vehicle compared to the T-50-2? Would you choose one that has the same maneuverability, speed and gun or will they differ?

We do plan to make a move at that position. At the moment parameters of a future tank will not be disclosed, but its’ speed and maneuverability will more or less match those of Т-50-2.

After the British tech tree release, will Churchill, Matilda and Valentine be removed from the store, as was done with the Germans? Or will they be replaced?

This point is still being discussed because, for example, Matilda and Valentine have Soviet guns.

How is the testing of new physics engine coming along? Have you changed plans for it? Will we be able to try it out in summer?

The new physics testing is going on fine. We’re reworking some maps to ensure a smooth transition. However we don’t have a definite release date for the physics effects at the moment.

Will you introduce any of these combat types: battles per level, random battles 5 vs. 5, garage battles?

From the list you gave only garage battles are planned for implementation.

Do you plan to introduce flash effects for shots fired from undetected vehicles? In reality even if you didn’t technically spot an enemy, you still see dirt and smoke blown into the air when they shoot out of cover.

No, we don’t plan to implement such a feature.

Do you plan to introduce an expiration date to modules/equipment (e.g. after 5000 battles a gun should be changed, or its accuracy reduces, etc.)?

No, we don’t plan to do that.

Are you going to make partial repair available? Or a special rescue tank that will carry enough aid and repair kits for the whole team?

No, we do not plan to introduce such vehicles.

When will you use other parts of Global Map on EU server?

We are planning to do that in the nearest future.

Will we be able to scroll the in-battle chat up and down?

We do plan such a feature.

There are some subdivisions in tank company battles (by level), are you going to do the same for Clan Wars?

No, we refused this idea after some consideration.

How many nations in total do you want to implement?

About 7 nations (tech trees) should be available in the end.

Will you introduce more equipment?

It’s possible. High angle spaced armor will be available for some tanks for sure.

Will you finally fix the Fadin's Medal?

Yes, of course. We’re on it.

Are you still considering the possibility of 30 vs 30 battles?

We haven’t refused the idea and will work on it further.

Will there be a separate server for players from US, EU and RU?

There won’t be a separate server but you’ll always have the possibility to switch to another cluster when you want to play with other players.

Do you plan to extend replay features (e.g. fast forwarding)?

Yes, there will be a fast forward and backwards option for sure.

A long time ago there was some talk of a possible implementation of auctions for modules/equipment. Has this idea been discarded or can we hope to see it in the game any time soon?

This concept has been rejected.

Regarding British heavies: I heard, the top tier 10 heavy will be the FV-215b. This vehicle had a 183 mm gun. Is it possible that a top British heavy will have such a gun?

The British tech tree is still being worked out so we can’t comment on specifics like that yet.

Is IS-6 being tested already or not? How much will it cost and when will be added?

Yes, IS-6 is being tested pretty much right now. Its’ price is being decided as well. Look for it in one of the upcoming updates.

Have system requirements changed with the 7.2 release? Since the 7.2 release my game slows down sometimes and I get system notifications warning me about “Low memory” which results in graphics quality reduction.

System requirements haven’t changed with the 7.2 update.

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