0.8.0 full patch notes

There is still time until the end of this month in witch WarGaming can release the 0.8.0 update.
Here are the full length of the patch notes for the upcoming update:



New USSR Tank Destroyers:

• SU-100M-1
• SU-101 (Uralmash-1)
• SU-122-54
• Object 263

New Premium Tanks:

• Matilda Black Prince
• Panther-M10*
• Pz IV Schmalturm*
• SU-122-44*

(*only available to Super Testers during the test server)

New Achievements:

• de Langlad Medal: Given to a player who destroys 4+ enemy vehicles that were in the process of capturing the player's base
• Bombardier: Given to a player who destroys more than one vehicle with one shot.
• Eyes Forward: Given to the player who provides vision on 5+ targets that are subsequently damaged by allied tanks.  If two players have the same number of damaged vehicles in this manner, the player with the greater amount of XP receives the award.
• Tamada Yoshio Medal: Given to a player who destroys 3+ SPGs that are at least two tiers higher while driving a light tank, and survives the battle.

The following medals have been broken down into three classes:

• Boelter's
• Oskin's
• Burda's
• Billote's

In​sc​ri​ptions and personal emblems
players will be able to add in​sc​ri​ptions and emblems to their tank from a preset album of images

Miscellaneous
Added 'Enhanced Springs', equipment for French and American Vehicles


Game Mechanics

• Physics

The physics model for tank movement has been drastically changed.  Tanks will now be able to ride over ledges, drive through rivers, push enemy and allied vehicles, etc...

• Camouflage

Up to three camouflage patterns (summer, winter, sand) can be purchased and stored for each vehicle.  The pattern will be selected automatically depending on the classification of the map.  If there is no appropriate pattern, then no camouflage will be applied
Camouflage patterns now give 5% camouflage bonus to the vehicle characteristics
(all camouflage present on tanks at the time of the update will be removed, and a refund for the cost will be returned)

• Game Modes

Added the ability to exclude Assault and Encounter from the random rotation in the settings
(does not work for platoons)

• Quick Commands

Added target dependent commands for hot-key communications


Miscellaneous
Added the ability to switch team spots during training battles
Added more options to the player complaint system and increased the daily limit from 3 to 5


User Interface

• Tech Tree

Tree is now displayed horizontally and includes premium vehicles (editor's note: AWFUL!!!)

• Battle Statistics

The after battle report window will no longer open on the map, but open instead in the garage
The list of statistics will be much more numerous

• Quick Commands

Radial menu of quick commands has been added "Z" button by default
Map indicators for commands have been reworked

Miscellaneous

• Added ability to swap to target player's view after death by pressing CTRL and LMB on the allied player's name
• Added different settings for vehicle markers
• Added alternative color scheme for vehicle markers
• Reworked basic interface elements: buttons, windows, backgrounds, checkboxes, etc...
• Added new hints to the map loading screen
• Reworked pop-ups during mouse over in the hangar
• Adjusted scaling of minimap symbols during minimap resize

Audio

• Improved firing sounds

Divided into 11 groups depending on caliber and availability of muzzle brake (editor's note: AWFUL!!!)

• Improved suspension sounds

Divided into 4 groups depending on vehicle type, surface, and movement speed

• New sounds

Added sounds for driving on sand, wooden bridges, gravel, etc...
Added  sound of tank turning, sliding, strong and weak impacts, vehicle vibration while on rough ground, sound of falling in water or from extreme height
Improved the sounds of penetration, ricochet, and track critical damage (editor's note: AWFUL!!!)

Balanced levels for all sounds (editor's note: untrue! vast majority of the guns sound the same, I say this based on 0.8.0 public test #4)

• Graphics

Keep in mind that this is only a partial implementation of all the proposed improvements for the graphics and rendering formulas, more will be added prior to the release of the 8.0 update
First iteration of new rendering system
Marked as 'improved graphics' in the settings, can be toggled with 'standard graphics'

The following maps have been reworked for the new rendering and lighting system:

• Himmelsdorf
• Mines
• Karelia
• Lakeville
• Sand River
• Fjords
• Mountain Pass
• Arctic Region
• Westfield

Reworked lighting for all other maps
Added wave and water movement with tanks now having the ability to enter bodies of water



Vehicle Rebalancing

French Vehicle Changes:

• AMX-13 F3 AM:

Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse AMX 13 F3AM was increased by 5%.
Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse AMX 13 F3AM B was increased by 5%.
Aiming time for Canon de 155mm de 33 calibers was changed from 6.9 sec. to 7.1 sec.

• AMX 50 Foch (155):

Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 13 km/h
Reload speed for 155 mm SA 58 AC was changed from 48 sec. to 50 sec.
Dispersion for the 155 mm SA 58 AC was changed from 0.35 to 0.36

• AMX AC Mle. 1946:

Suspension traverse speed AMX AC Mle 1946 was changed from 26 to 24
Suspension traverse speed AMX AC Mle 1946 Bis was changed from 28 to 26
HP was reduced by 10 points.
Aiming speed for 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.9 sec.
Elevation angle for 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from -18 degrees to -15 degrees
Elevation angle 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
Reload speed 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 9.3 sec. to 10 sec.
Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC after a shot was increased by 25%.
Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
Elevation angle for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC was changed from -18 degrees to -15 degrees
Elevation angle for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC was changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
Dispersion for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
Elevation angle for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was changed from -18 degrees to -15 degrees
Elevation angle for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
Reload time for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was changed from 6.6 sec. to 6.9 sec.
Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC after a shot was increased by 15%.
Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
Traversing angles for Schneider 44B turret was changed from -10 10 degrees to -7 10 degrees

• AMX AC Mle. 1948:

Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 13 km/h
Aiming speed for 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 1.7 sec. to 2.3 sec.
Reloading speed for 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 7.7 sec. to 8 sec.
Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC after a shot was increased by 25%
Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 15%.
Aiming speed for 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.9 sec.
Reload time 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 10.2 sec. to 10.4 sec.
Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC after a shot was increased by 25%.
Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
Reload time for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was changed from 6.1 sec. to 6.3 sec.
Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC after a shot was increased by 15%.
Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 40%.

• AMX 38:

HP was reduced by 10 points.
Sight range for the turret of AMX38 was changed from 320 m. to 310 m.
Aiming time for 25mm Canon Raccourci Mle. 1934 was changed from 1.5 sec. to 1.7 sec.
Aiming speed for 47mm SA34 was changed from 2 sec. to 2.3 sec.
Reload time for 47mm SA34 was changed from 2.5 sec. to 3.2 sec.
Dispersion for 47mm SA34 on turret turn was increased by15%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA35 on turret turn was increased by 10%.
Turret traverse speed for AMX38 was changed from 30 deg/sec to 28 deg/sec

• AMX 50 Foch:

Suspension traverse speed for AMX 50 Foch was changed from 28 to 26
Suspension traverse speed for AMX 50 Foch Mle.2 was changed from 30 to 28
Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 13 km/h
Aiming speed for 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 1.7 sec. to 2.3 sec.
Reload time for 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 9 sec. to 9.3 sec.
Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC after a shot was increased by 30%.
Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.

• B1:

Suspension traverse speed for B1 was changed from 24 to 26
Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for B1 was decreased by 8%.
Suspension traverse speed for B1Bis was changed from 26 to 28
Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for B1Bis was decreased by 8%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA34 after a shot was decreased by 12%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA34 on turret turn was decreased by 20%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA35 after a shot was decreased by 12%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA35 on turret turn was decreased by 30%.
Turret traverse speed for B1a was changed from 40 deg/sec to 46 deg/sec
Sight range for the turret of B1b was changed from 320 m. to 330 m.
Dispersion for 47mm SA34 on turret turn was decreased by 40%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA35 on turret turn was decreased by 40%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA37 after a shot was decreased by 12%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA37 on turret turn was decreased by 40%.
HP was increased by 20 points.
Turret traverse speed for B1b was changed from 36 deg/sec to 44 deg/sec

• Bat Chatillon 155:

Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Bat Chatillon 155 was increased by 5%.
Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Bat Chatillon 155 Bis was increased by 5%.
Repair cost was increased by 61,63%
Reload time for Canon de 155 mm was changed from 65 sec. to 70 sec.
Dispersion for Canon de 155 mm on turret turn was increased by 8%.

• BDR G1B:

Front turret armor FCMF4 was changed from 70 mm to 60 mm.

• D2:

HP was decreased by 20 points.
Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 12 km/h
Reload time for 47mm SA34 was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.4 sec.
Reload time for 47mm SA35 was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.4 sec.
Reload time for 47mm SA37 was changed from 2.5 sec. to 2.6 sec.
Turret traverse speed for D2 Bis was changed from 32 deg/sec to 28 deg/sec

• AMX 50B:

Suspension traverse speed for AMX 50B was changed from 32 to 36
Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for AMX 50B was decreased by 10%.
HP was increased by 100 points.
Shooting rate within a shell container for 120mm SA 46 was increased by 9,09%
Elevation angle for 120mm SA 46 was changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Dispersion for 120mm SA 46 on turret turn was decreased by 20%.
Turret traverse speed for AMX 50B was changed from 32 deg/sec to 36 deg/sec

• Lorraine155 51:

Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Lorraine155 51 was increased by 8%.
Repair cost was increased by 47,19%
Reload time for Canon de 155mm L GPF was changed from 5.1 sec. to 5.3 sec.
Reload time for Canon de 155mm L GPF was changed from 23 sec. to 23.5 sec.

• Lorraine 40 t:

Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Mle. was decreased by 9%.
Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Mle. B was decreased by 8%.
HP was increased by 50 points.
Dispersion for 100mm SA 47 on turret turn was decreased by 9%.
Aiming speed for 90mm F3 was changed from 3 sec. to 2.7 sec.
Reload time 90mm F3 was changed from 30 sec. to 27 sec.
Dispersion for 90mm F3 on turret turn was decreased by 9%.

• RenaultFT AC:

Aiming speed 25mm automatique mle. 1936 was changed from 1.5 sec. to 1.7 sec.
Dispersion for 25mm automatique mle. 1936 when moving the barrel was increased by 40%.
Aiming speed for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
Reload time for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 2.1 sec. to 2.3 sec.
Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 after a shot was increased by 15%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 when moving the barrel was increased by 40%.
Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 0.35 m to 0.37 m

• Renault UE 57:

Reload time for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 2.1 sec. to 2.2 sec.
Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
Reload time for 57mm 6 pdr AT Gun Mk IV was changed from 2.7 sec. to 2.8 sec.
Dispersion for 57mm 6 pdr AT Gun Mk IV after a shot was increased by 30%.
Dispersion for 57mm 6 pdr AT Gun Mk IV when moving the barrel was increased by 25%.

• S-35 CA:

Aiming time for 17 pdr AT Gun MK.II was changed from 1.7 sec. to 1.9 sec.
Reload time for 17 pdr AT Gun MK.II was changed from 4.5 sec. to 4.8 sec.
Reload time for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC was changed from 8.1 sec. to 8.4 sec.
Dispersion for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC after a shot was increased by 12%.
Dispersion for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
Reload time for Canon de 105 mle1930 Schneider AC was changed from 11.1 sec. to 12 sec.


German Vehicles Changes:

• GUNS:

Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 126 mm from 139mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 98mm from 103mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 143 mm from 158mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 106 mm from 110mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 126 mm from 139mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 98 mm from 103mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 143 mm from 158mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 106 mm from 110mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 L gun 7,5 cm StuK 42 L/70 changed from 138 mm from 150 mm
Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 L gun 7,5 cm KwK 42 L/70 changed from 138 mm from 150 mm

• E-100: (editor's note: still a shit tank for tier10)

Suspension traverse speed E-100-Ketten changed from 20 to 22
Suspension road capability of E-100-Ketten on hard and medium soils increased by 10%.
Durability increased by 100 HP.
Dispersion of the gun 12,8 cm KwK 44 L/55 during turret rotation decreased by 20%.
Turret traverse speed E-100-Turm Ausf. B changed from 18 deg/sec tо 20 deg/sec

• GW Typ E:

Repair costs increased by 33,18%

• GW Tiger:

Repair costs increased by27,25%

• Marder II:

Suspension traverse speed Marder-II-Ketten Ausf. A changed from 36 to 34
Suspension traverse speed Marder-II-Ketten Ausf. B changed from 38 to 36
Aiming time of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
Reloading time of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 changed from 2.4 sec. to 2.5 sec.
Dispersion of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 after shot increased by 15%.
Dispersion of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 during turret rotation increased by 40%.
Aiming time of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 40/2 changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.7 sec.
Reloading time of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 40/2 changed from 4.5 sec. to 4.8 sec.
Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 40/2 during turret rotation increased by 20%
Aiming time of the gun 7,6 cm PaK 36 ® changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.9 sec.
Reloading time of the gun 7,6 cm PaK 36 ® changed from 4.8 sec. to 5 sec.
Dispersion of the gun 7,6 cm PaK 36 ® during turret rotation increased by 20%

• Hetzer:

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 0.4 m to 0.37 m
Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 0.41 m to 0.39 m

• JagdPanther II:

Research cost of the tank Jagdtiger changed from 150300 to 175000

• JagdPz E-100:

Suspension traverse speedJagdPz E-100-Ketten changed from 18 to 20
Suspension road capability JagdPz E-100-Ketten on hard and medium soils increased by 10%
Aiming time of the gun 17 cm PaK46 changed from 2.9 sec. to 2.7 sec.
Dispersion of the gun 17 cm PaK46 during gun rotation decreased by 18%.
Gun traverse speed changed from 20 deg/sec to 26 deg/sec

• JagdPz IV:

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 0.4 m to 0.37 m

• PzKpfw III:

Front armor  of the turret PzKpfw-III-Turm Ausf. E changed from 50 mm to 30 mm
Tank moved to 16 armor groups’ collision model.

• PzKpfw III/IV:

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 0.43 m to 0.41 m
Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

• PzKpfw IV:

Turret Scmalturm has been changed to another
Top gun 7,5 cm KwK 42 L/70 has been removed
Tank has been rebalanced (editor's note: to oblivion)

• PzKpfw V-IV:

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

• PzKpfw V-IV Alpha:

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 м to 0.39 м

(editor's note: didn't WG stated numerous times they do not touch premium tanks?! what's this shit!)

• StuG III:

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 0.4 m to 0.37 m
Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 0.41 m to 0.39 m

• Sturmpanzer II:

Shell capacity of the gun 15 cm SIG 33 L/11 changed from 15 to 30

• T-25:

Shell capacity of the gun 7,5 cm A18 KwK changed from 50 to 60

• VK 2801:

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 0.42 m to 0.41 m
Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.41 m to 0.39 m

• VK 3001 (H):

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 0.43 m to 0.41 m
Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m
Research cost of the tank VK 3002 (DB) changed from 25000 to 45000

• VK 3001 (P):

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

• VK 3002 (DB):

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

• VK 3601 (H):

Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42m to 0.39m

• Wespe:

Dispersion of the gun 10,5 cm leFH 16 L/22 changed from 0.56 m to 0.54 m
Reloading time of the gun 10,5 cm leFH 18 L/28 changed from 13.5 sec. to 13.3 sec.


American Vehicles Changes:

• M10 Wolverine:

Elevation angle gun 105 mm AT SPH M4 L23 changed from -20 deg. to -30 deg.
Elevation angle of the gun 76 mm AT Gun M7 L/50 changed from -25 deg. to -30 deg.
Elevation angle of the gun 76 mm AT Gun M1A1 changed from -25 deg. to -30 deg.
Elevation angle of the gun 76 mm AT Gun M1A2 changed from -25 deg. to -20 deg.

• M2 Light Tank:

Engine added - Continental R670-7

• M22:

Elevation angle of the gun 37 mm Gun M-6 changed from -25 deg. to -30 deg.
Elevation angle of the gun 37 mm Gun M-6 changed from 8 deg. to 10 deg.

• M24 Chaffee:

Elevation angle of the gun 75mm Gun M6 changed from -19 deg. to -15 deg.
Turret armor of T37 changed from 25 mm to 13 mm

• M3 Lee:

Elevation angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M2 changed from -15 deg. to -20 deg.
Elevation angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M2 changed from 10 deg. to 9 deg.
Elevation angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from -15 deg. to -20 deg.
Elevation angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from 10 deg. to 9 deg.

• M3 Stuart:

Elevation angle of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun changed from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun changed from  7 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of 37 mm Gun M-5 changed from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 37 mm Gun M-5 changed from 7 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 changed from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 changed from 7 degrees to 10 degrees

• M36:

Elevation angle of  76 mm AT Gun M1A2 changed from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of  90 mm AT Gun M3 changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of  90 mm AT Gun M3 changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees

• M37:

Elevation angle of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
Reload time of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 15.9 sec. to 15.5 sec
Dispersion of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 0.56 m to 0.54 m
Elevation angle of 105 mm Howitzer M4 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
Reloading time of  105 mm Howitzer M4 gun changed from 13.4 sec. to 13 sec.

• M40/M43:

Repair price increased by 40,75%

• M48A1:

Gun dispersion from movement and turning of T97E2 suspension increased by 20%.
Aiming time of 105mm Gun M68 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
Reloading time of 105mm Gun M68 changed from 8 sec. to 8.8 sec.
Dispersion of 105mm Gun M68 after shot increased by 15%.
Dispersion of 105mm Gun M68 on turret rotation increased by 40%.
Aiming time of 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
Reloading time of 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 changed from 8 sec. to 8.8 sec.
Dispersion of the 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 after shot increased by 15%.
Dispersion of the 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 on turret traverse by 40%.
Change aiming time 90mm Gun M41 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
Reloading time of the  90mm Gun M41 changed from 6 sec. to 6.3 sec.
Dispersion of  90mm Gun M41 after shot increased by 15%.
Dispersion of  90mm Gun M41 on turret rotation increased by 30%.
Turret traverse speed of M87 changed from 42 degrees/sec to 40 degrees/sec

• M4A3E8 Sherman:

Elevation angle of 105 mm SPH M4L23 gun changed from -25 degrees to -28 degrees
Elevation angle of 105 mm SPH M4L23 gun changed from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of 76 mm Gun M1A1 changed from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of 76 mm Gun M1A1 changed from 12 degrees to 10 degrees

• M5 Stuart:

Elevation angle of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 changed from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
Elevation angle of 75 mm Howitzer M3 changed from 12 degrees to 20 degrees

• M6:

Tank moved to 16 armor groups’ collision model.

• M7:

VVSS T48  suspension traverse speed changed from 44 to 46
Durability increased by 20 hit points.
View range M24A1 turret changed from 330 m. to 370 m.
Elevation angle of 37 mm Gun M-6 changed from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
Elevation angle of 37 mm Gun M-6 changed from 7 degrees to 8 degrees
Elevation angle of QF 6 pounder Mk III gun changed from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
Elevation angle of QF 6 pounder Mk III gun changed from  7 degrees to 8 degrees
View range of M47 turret changed from 370 m. to 380 m.
Aiming time of 75 mm Gun M2 changed from 1.8 sec. to 1.7 sec.
Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M2 changed from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M2 changed from 7 degrees to 8 degrees
Aiming time of 75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from 2.1 sec. to 2 sec.
Elevation angle of  75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
Elevation angle of  75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from  7 degrees to 8 degrees
Aiming time of QF 6 pounder Mk III gun changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.1 sec.

• M7 Priest:

Added  Ford GAA engine
Max speed changed from 38.6 km/h to 39 km/h
Aiming time of 105 mm Howitzer M2A1 gun changed from 5.1 sec. to 5 sec.
Reloading time of  105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 13.1 sec. to 12.7 sec.
Dispersion of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 0.56 m to 0.54 m
Angles of horizontal traverse of M7D1 gun changed from -23 23 to -15 30 degrees

• MTLS-1G14:

Roof armoring of MTLS D1 turret changed from 12.7 mm to 25.4 mm

• M26 Pershing:

Elevation angle of 76 mm Gun M1A1 changed from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 76 mm Gun M1A2 changed from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 90 mm Gun M3 changed from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 90 mm Gun T15E2M2 changed from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 105 mm SPH M4L23 gun changed from -22 degrees to -20 degrees

• Ram-II:

Elevation angle of QF 6 Pounder Mk IIIA gun changed from -12 to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of QF 6 Pounder Mk IIIA gun changed from 6 degrees to 7.5 degrees

• T110E3:

Max speed of T110E3 suspension decreased from 26 km/h to 24 km/h
Max reverse speed changed from 10 km/h to 8 km/h
Aiming time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.5 sec.
Reloading time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 gun changed from 17.6 sec. to 18.3 sec.
Dispersion of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed from 0.34 m to 0.36 m

• T110E4:

Max speed of T110E4 suspension decreased from 28 km/h to 26 km/h
Max reverse speed changed from12 km/h to 10 km/h
Turret side armoring changed from 203 mm to 152 mm
Armoring of T110E4 turret cheekbones changed from 254 mm to 203 mm
Armoring of T110E4 gun mantlet changed from 305 mm to 254 mm
Aiming time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 gun changed from 2.7 sec. to 2.9 sec.
Reloading time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed from 20.2 sec. to 21 sec.
Dispersion of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed of 0.36 m to 0.37 m

• T2 Medium Tank:

Traverse speed of T2E1 suspension changed from 36 deg/sec to 38 deg/sec
Tier of Liberty engine changed from 3 to 2
Price of Liberty engine changed from 9900 to 990
View distance of T2T1 turret changed from 320 m. to 300 m.
Turning speed of T2T1 turret changed from 32 deg/sec to 34 deg/sec
Dispersion of 37mm Browning semiautomatic gun during turret rotation decreased by 20%.
Dispersion of 37 mm Semiautomatic Gun M1 Gun 924 during turret rotation decreased by 20%.
Rotation speed of T2T2 turret changed from 35 deg/sеc to 36 deg/sec

• T25/2:

Elevation angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees

• T25 AT:

Load capacity of T25T1 suspension changed from 39200 kg. to 39205 kg.
Elevation angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Elevation angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees

• T26E4 SuperPershing:

Changed elevation degrees of 90mm Gun T15E1 from -18 degrees to -20 degrees

• T29:

Changed elevation degrees of 105 mm Gun T5E1 from -25 degrees to -15 degrees
Changed elevation degrees of 76 mm Gun M1A2 from -25 degrees to -15 degrees
Changed elevation degrees of 90 mm Gun M3 from -25 degrees to -15 degrees
Changed elevation degrees of 105 mm Gun T5E1 from -25 degrees to -15 degrees

• T30:

Maximum reverse speed decreased from 12 km/h to 10 km/h
Reloading time of 155 mm AT Gun T7 increaded from 20.3 sec to 21 sec.

• T40:

Changed elevation degrees of 57 mm Gun M1 L/50 from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Changed elevation degrees of 76 mm AT Gun M1918 from -15 degrees to -20 degrees
Changed elevation degrees of 76 mm AT Gun M1A1 from -25 degrees to -30 degrees

• T57:

Elevation angles of 76 mm Gun M1918 increased from 4 degrees to 5 degrees
Gun traverse angle of T51D1 turret changed from -20 20 degrees to -15 15 degrees

• T92:

Repair cost increased by 59,33%


Soviet Vehicle Changes:

• А-20:

Traverse speed of A-20 mod. 1938 suspension increased from 40 to 44
Traverse speed of A-20 mod. 1940 suspension increased from 44 to 46
Hit Points increased by 10 hp.
Increased the view range of А-20 mod. 1938 turret from 240 m to 300 m
Decreased the aiming speed of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
Decreased the aiming speed of 45 mm 20K fron 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
Turret traverse speed of А-20 mod. 1938 changed from 40 deg/sec to 45 deg/sec
Reloading time of 37 mm Automatic SH-37 changed from 4.6 sec to 4.2 sec
Decreased the aiming speed of 37 mm ZiS-19 from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
Decreased the aiming speed of 45 mm 20K from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
Decreased the aiming speed of 45 mm VT-42 from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
Turret traverse speed of А-20 bis changed from 49 deg/sec to 50 deg/sec

• АТ-1:

Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with АТ-1 suspension reduced by 6%.
Gun dispersion when moving with АТ-1 bis suspension reduced by 6%.
Dispersion of 37 mm ZiS-19S reduced by 20% when moving the gun.
Dispersion of 45 mm 20KS reduced by 20% when moving the gun.

• BT-7:

Traverse speed of BT-5 suspension increased from 44 to 48
Hit Points increased by 10 hp.
Increased the view range of BT-5 conical turret from 240 m to 260 m
Reduced the aiming speed of 37 mm ZiS-19 from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
Reloading time of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun changed from 2.3 sec to 2.1 sec
Dispersion of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun after firing decreased by 15%.
Dispersion of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun when turret traversing decreased by 40%.
Changed the aiming speed of 45 mm 20K from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
Dispersion of 45 mm 20K gun after firing reduced by 15%.
Dispersion of 45 mm 20K gun when turret traversing reduced by 25%.

• KV-13:

Traverse speed of KV-13 suspension changed from 36 to 38
Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with KV-13 suspension reduced by 8%.
Traverse speed of KV-13M suspension changed from 38 to 40
Gun traverse speed when moving and traversing with KV-13M decreased by 8%.
Reloading time of 76 mm S-54 changed from 4.2 sec to 3.6 sec
Reloading time of 76 mm ZiS-5 changed from 4.2 sec to 3.6 sec
Reloading time of 85 mm D-5T changed from 5.2 sec to 5 sec
Reduced the aiming speed of 85 mm D-5T-85BM from 2.9 sec to 2.3 sec
Reloading time of 85 mm D-5T-85BM changed from 6.3 sec to 5.9 sec
Turret traverse speed of KV-13M changed from 46 deg/sec to 48 deg/sec

• M3 Stuart:

Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with Stuart E1 suspension decreased by 6%.
Hit Points increased by 20 hp.
Changed the aiming speed of 37 mm M-5 from 2.06 sec to 1.9 sec.
Elevation angles of 37 mm M-5 gun changed from 7 degrees to 10 degrees
Reloading time of 37 mm M-5 changed to 2.5 sec

• Object 212:

Repair cost increased by 44,12%

• Object 261:

Repair cost increased by 41,90%

• IS-6:

Camouflage cost reduced by 11,11%
Traverse speed of IS-6 suspension changed from 24 to 26
IS-6 suspension passability on solid and medium soils increased by 5%.
Hit Points increased by 50 hp.
Dispersion of 122mm D-30 gun when turret traversing decreased by 15%.
IS-6 turret traverse speed changed from 22 deg/sec to 24 deg/sec

• SU-18:

Cost of MS-1 engine changed from 260 to 0
Reduced the aiming speed of 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 from 4.6 sec to 4.4 sec
Reloading time of 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 changed from 7 sec to 6.8 sec

• SU-5:

Damage caused by 53-BP520 shell of 152 mm Mortar NM mod. 1931 gun changed from 290 to 320
Damage caused by 53-ОF500 shell of 152 mm Mortar NM mod. 1931 gun changed from 330 to 360

• SU-76:

Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with SU-76 suspension reduced by 6%.
Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with SU-76М suspension reduced by 6%.
Reloading time of 57 mm ZIS-2 gun changed from 3.3 sec to 3.2 sec
Reloading time of 57 mm ZiS-8S gun changed from 2.7 sec to 2.6 sec
Dispersion of 57 mm ZiS-8S gun reduced by 20% when moving the gun.
Dispersion of 57 mm ZiS-8S gun changed from 0.43 m to 0.41 m
Dispersion of 76 mm ZIS-3 gun reduced by 15% when moving the gun.

• T-50-2:

Traverse speed of Т-50-2 suspension changed from 42 to 36
Traverse speed of Т-50-2M suspension changed from 46 to 38

• Т-43:

Т-43 mod. 1943 turret armor changed from 62 mm to 90 mm

• Т-44:

Research cost of Т-54 tank changed from 160100 to 142000

• Т-54:

Added new gun 100 mm D-10T2S


Fixes:

• Fixed rare occurrence of 2 vehicles instantaneously turning while rotating into one another
• Fixed most instances of vehicles becoming stuck on the landscape in maps where the new physics are in effect
• Fixed the turning of the camera while under bridges or beside large objects after switching between sniper and standard views
• Fixed the random elevation of the gun while switching between sniper and standard views when under bridges or near large objects
• Fixed errors in sounds for object destruction

Benchmarking 0.8.0 update

Yesterday, WG updated their public test server of upcoming 0.8.0 patch to version #3

As far as I played with this new iteration I noticed that the engine performed better than previous iterations and a lot better than we currently have on live server (0.7.5) so I decided to make benchmarks of two different maps.
They did a pretty good job at refining the new engine, the current one we have on live (0.7.5) can barely sustain 60 FPS on my system (see the config below) and constantly drops to the 20FPS range.

These are the settings I use when normally play, for benchmarking purposes I disabled V-Sync, but normally I have it on. Also, I used a single mod, the shadow scope remover.

The custom settings I use are based on high quality preset:

And here is my system:

CPU: Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @2.83Ghz
MEM: 8Gb DD2 1066Mhz
VID: ATi/AMD HD 7870 2GbRam GDD5

For each of the two maps, El Hallouf and WestField I benched, I used my custom settings and the maximum quality preset.
I used the battle replays and FRAPS in benchmark mode with the option to log the framerate.

El Hallouf

min: 55 | max: 122 | avg: 91 - custom
min: 20 | max: 93   | avg: 66 - max

WestField

min: 49 | max: 120 | avg: 77 - custom
min: 30 | max: 78   | avg: 48 - max


As you can see, the framerate the new render can sustain is more than decent, even on maximum quality settings.
There is a framerate "hit" when playing on WestField but that is because of the foliage (bushes, trees) that barely exist on El Hallouf.

Is losing a battle an actual punishment?

Since the 0.8.0 public testing has begun and WG made available the after battle report I noticed something rather strange, and not in a good way.
I noticed that the losing team is punished for losing the match. Let me explain:

The top guy in the losing team earns less XP than the bottom guy in the wining team. Sounds strange, doesn't it!?

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In the above picture you can see that the top player in the losing team earned 381XP while the worst player in the wining team earned 474XP. Strange ...

Let's enter in some detail of what they actually done to earn that XP, shall we:

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As you can see, our top guy in he loser team fired 18 shells which 15 of those found their target and 14 of those actually penetrated the target, with one bounce; doing in total 3747 points of damage to enemy tanks. Added to that, our guy detected one enemy tank. You can also notice he did 1HP points of damage to allied tank - we can ignore that since the amount it completely negligible (the penalty for 1HP damage to ally is extremely low).

Now for our bottom guy in the wining team. How did he do? Well, as you can clearly see, he fired 2 shells none of which found their target. Other than that, our guy did not do anything else that could've earned him XP.

Basically the guy that did nothing in the match earned more XP than the guy who did the most work in the enemy team, just because his team won the match (for him).


Bottom line is that now matter how hard you try to win the match, WG will punish you for losing it. That said, brings us to yet another discovery the new after battle report bought to surface: IDLEing in a match will earn you more XP than doing something. Sounds even stranger, doesn't it .. but more on this in the coming day(s).

WoT EU community @ work

For promoting the Golden Joystick Awards nomination for World of Tanks in the Best MMO category, WG Europe decided to create a contest.
A contest that requires users to submit forum signatures following a set of rules. Those signatures then shoul be posted on the special forum tread.

Simple? sound like it, but what WG EU did next will blow your mind ... for voting the nominations and electing the best forum signature, they requested the forum users to +rep the posts representing the signature they like - link here. And of course ended up in a major trolling contest on who gets the most neg reps.

WG EU getting overwhelmed with trolling has even turned to the word "please"

LATEST UPDATE:
Guys, please don't give minus reputation. If you don't like a signature just ignore it. We're here voting for the best ones!
Pluses only +  

Could've they used the simple and effective pool with one vote per account? They could've ... but they didn't.

Internet at it's best
WoT EU community at it's worst.

0.8.0 premium tanks

As you might probably know, WG decided a while back no to release new premium tanks without proper testing and balancing. So, every time they decide on a new premium tank they will include it in the public test but only made available to the super-tester and not to the general public until stage 2 is achieved.

Here are the new premium tanks WG is working on:

PZ-4 with Schmalturm turret

Price: 3000 Gold
HP: 780
Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver, Radioman and Loader

Max Speed: 46 km/h
Traverse: 36 dg/s
Load limit: 32t
Engine: 300 hp

Turret traverse: 25 dg/s
View range: 370m

Cannon
RoF: 13.04
Accuracy: 0.35
Aiming time: 2.3 s
Damage: 150/135

Panther M10

Tier 7 / Medium Tank
Price: 8000 Gold
HP: 1300
Panther's armor, turret 45mm with front 100mm
Crew: Commaner, Gunner, Driver, Radioman and Loader

Max speed: 46 km/h
Traverse: 38 dg/s
Load limit: 49t
Engine: 700 hp

Turret traverse: 38 dg/s
View range: 350m

Cannon
RoF: 13.13
Accuracy: 0.35
Aiming time: 2.3 s
Damage: 150/135

SU-122-44

Tier 7 / Tank Destroyer

Price: 10 000 Gold

HP: 850

Armor: Front 90mm(mantlet 120mm?), Sides 75mm, Back 45mm

Crew: Commander/Radioman, Gunner, Driver and Loader

Max speed: 47.5 km/h

Traverse: 42 dg/s

Load limit: 35t

Engine: 500 hp

View range: 360m

Cannon

RoF: 8.11

Accuracy: 0.41

Aiming time: 2.9 s

Damage: 170/390

Source: WoTBase.RU

Note: the stats of these tanks are only informative, they can change once they are approved to be released on live server.

0.8.0 public test server - around the corner

There are some rumors around the WoT forums that the 1st public test of the upcoming 0.8.0 update will be available sometime today or later tomorrow at worst.

There is also available a short list of changes 0.8.0 vs 0.7.5, original here



- added new USSR TDs: SU-100M-1, СU-101 (Uralmash-1), СU-122-54, Object 263.
- added new premiums (for testing only!): Panther-M10, Pz IV Schmalturm, СU-122-44.
- British Matilda Black Prince added to Store
- added new "deffered" graphic render ("advanced graphics" in settings) - this will improve the graphic quality big time!
- old "forward" graphic render can be enabled in settings ("standard graphics") - its performance has been increased substantially
- the following maps have been adjusted for the new render and lighting effects (terrain, lighting, sky, and other): Himmelsdorf, Mines, Karelia, Lakeville, Sand River, Cliff, Fjords, Mountain Pass, Arctic Region, Westfield.
- all other maps only had lighting effects reworked.
- changed physics of vehicle movement. Now it's possible to jump from hills, sind in water, push enemy tanks, leap on rough terrain, drift, etc
- fixed bug with sudden turn of both tanks while continuously ramming each other
- fixed most of the known issues with tanks getting stuck in objects and terrain
- added new functionality allowing to add emblems/logos and text on your vehicle (predetermined sets)
- reworked camo system
Old camos sold at buying price
Each tank now has 3 camo types: summer, winder, and desert which are changed based on the map.
Each camo gives 5% camo bonus.
- fully reworked the design of tech trees in UI. Now it's horizontal and contains prems.
- Assault and Encounter battles are now selectable
- added new post-battle stats. Now they are way more detailed and displayed in hangar after the battle.
- new radial command menu added (press Z to activate)
- in after-death mode it's possible to select vehicle to spectate using CTRL+LMB on team list
- reworked special effects when driving through water
- reworked basic UI elements: buttons, windows, backgrounds, check boxes, etc
- improved UI of exp conversion: added filters, total sum of exp to convert.
- in training battle window it's possible to swap teams
- added "improved suspension" equipment for French and USA tanks
- added new "report player options", you can send up to 5 per day now
- reworked rescaling of mini-map and its markers and symbols
- map ping is played only once per indication of a particular mini-map sector
- fixed the effect when gun goes up when swtiching from sniper to 3rd person view near buildings and big objects
- improved firing/shooting sounds. There are 11 categories based on caliber and muzzle brake factor (yes/no)
- added new sounds for tracks. There are 4 categories based on vehicle class. Sounds differ based on terrain and speed.
- added extra sounds when driving on wooden bridges, sand, and other
- added multiple new sounds for new physics: turning, drifting, ramming various parts of the vehicle etc
- improved sounds for "penetration", "ricochet", "detracking"
- other "sound" improvements

- Added 12 new medals

Balancing:

- changed accuracy and penetration of all German 7.5cm L43, L48, L70 guns
- Pz IV: top turret changed, 7.5cm L/70 removed
- T-54: new gun 100mm D-10T2S added
- Normalization of all AP and APCR shells reduced to 4-5 degrees.
- T-54: reserach cost via T-44 decreased from 160100 to 142000
- T-43: Increased armour of top turret.
- Tier 7 and 8 SPGs: substantially increased repair costs.
- Rebalanced multiple tanks. Full details will be available upon the final release of 8.0 update.

Getting banned from US forums for negative comment

I don't usually go to US forums often or post that much there, but this Golden Joystick affair (bribery) got to me and I posted my view on things. I do go there mostly because they post information of the game status a lot faster than WoT EU portal ever did.
My post was not offensive in any way and I made sure I did not use words in offensive manner and still they completely deleted my post and immediately banned me from the forums for a unrelated reason:

REMOVED
0 Game alt account, offendingPermanent restriction

You would think that a country like America that was build on the foundations of civil liberties they would not do that, but still they did and I felt deeply offended by the treatment I got. They run the forums like the secret soviet police and delete any form of negative comment toward their company and products.
I immediately contacted support and demanded an explanation, in reply they lifted my ban:

Dear Player,
Thank you for contacting World of Tanks support.
The current sanction has been removed from your account. Part of the confusion came from you account not having any battles on the NA Server, please be careful when posting on forums while not having any games player on our server.
Thank you for contacting World of Tanks support, and please do not hesitate to call on us again.

Best Regards,
Christopher Mckenny
Wargaming Support Service

Update: After some more talk with support, they restored my post but they did not removed the warning points I received ... oh well. Thankfully the support team has more common sense than the moderators.
For those interested, you can view the original post here.