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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

In Development: Vol. 2

Preliminary patch notes of v.6.6 update planned for release after v.6.5:
The introduction of German medium tank Е-50 in v.6.6 update is under consideration.

ETAJuly 2011.

111 comments:

  1. Wow, got to start woking on that is4 already ;)

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  2. Where did Redshire go?

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  3. Looks like the game may be rather full of heavies for the next few months then, from the people trying to get the free tank and slot before the patch and people trying the new heavies afterwards.

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  4. Seems to be a rather ambitious schedule. Two big patches in two months. I guess this stuff has been in development for a while.

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  5. royal62184,

    no major new features, these are both content updates.

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  6. Quick question: When the IS-4 becomes tier 10, what will be the research path to it since the alt Russian heavy line isn't in place yet?

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  7. Q: When the IS-4 becomes tier 10, what will be the research path to it since the alt Russian heavy line isn't in place yet?

    A: Might go via IS-3, however this hasn't been decided yet.

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  8. Overlord please dont break family, allow small E50 to join their mom E75 and dad E100 with great life adventure in World of Tanks world.

    Not to mention that difference between E75 and E50 is number of wheels and stats.

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  9. What is with T30 ? t34 is changed but t30 will stay for some future patch ?

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  10. please put the E-50 in please please please

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  11. Overlord, I'm very happy to see Fishing Line and Siegfriend line in development. Also the Clan Wars on May 19th, that's epic. Thanks for all you guys have done.

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  12. When the IS-4 is moved to T10 what kind of buffs will it be getting? Since it is much slower then a IS-7 I am assuming that it will have more hitpoints? Any other changes other then a health buff and a rate of fire increase?

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  13. Q: Not to mention that difference between E75 and E50 is number of wheels and stats.

    A: Need to remodel the turret for E50 si as to mount 105mm.

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  14. aol sucks,

    this is under discussion now.

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  15. rate of fire? you know it uses the same gun than the IS-7 ?
    probably hit points is all it needs

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  16. It uses the same gun but currently the IS-4 shoots at a rate of 4.44 RPM while the IS-7 has 5 RPM.

    The rate of fire will need to be buffed to minimum the same level as IS-7.

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  17. A: Need to remodel the turret for E50 si as to mount 105mm.

    'E50' and '105mm', two things i really wanted to hear.

    Thanks

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  18. To be honest I don't think the IS-4 needs a buff. Its a tough enough tank already.

    I mean, the less we buff the Russian tanks the better. The game is unbalanced as it is and its never going to be corrected due to the existing bias.

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  19. @Sturmtiger_304 give me a break. I'm waiting for the Stuti, too. However another premium tank with a Löwe pricetag can wait a few month or else I'm going broke ;-)

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  20. Dear overlord,
    After changing T34 into M103 in US heavies tree, so it means after we got M103, the tank after M103 that we need to research still T30 ?

    thanks

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  21. I agree with ian666,

    it would be just cruel to separate families. Taking little baby E50 from Ma and Pa is something you should be ashamed in case of.

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  22. You got a mention on Penny Arcade, Congrats! Expect a new wave of American recruits.

    http://www.penny-arcade.com/2011/5/18/

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  23. thanks a lot overlord.. any chance of seeing the renders of the new E series??

    thanks

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  24. Q: any chance of seeing the renders of the new E series??

    A: Yes, when they are ready.

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  25. Q: You got a mention on Penny Arcade, Congrats! Expect a new wave of American recruits.

    A: Forgive me my ignorance. Is it a huge game website?

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  26. thanks for quick reply overlord... one last thing... will the E-75 cost same research points as the VK450 now on Tiger 2?? or will it be different..

    thanks

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  27. Mr. Overlord, please check your EU forum's messages box, you've got something important to read.

    Regards,
    niggon

    p.s. excuse the off-topic

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  28. ITs not geting the free tank that draws people, its the new tank itself-i think you should get the E 50 in 6.5 or 6.6 and no later.

    Now you think amongst yourselves about why is giving a free e 50 "under concideration".
    You never take it under concideration to take our money, you just take it!!!
    When it comes to giving something to the customers it s always a problem with WOT!!
    Or are you afraid that your precious COLD WAR T54 could-and would get its ass kicked??

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  29. Can't M22 be put as T5 and M24 as T6 light ?

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  30. Hi Ovi, what about the E-50, will it come in patch 6.5? It's not mentioned in 6.6. I thought the medium line will be adressed first? Just curious. Thx

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  31. he didn't say "free E50 under consideration" he said the introduction of the E50 in patch 6.6 is under consideration.

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  32. Q: he didn't say "free E50 under consideration" he said the introduction of the E50 in patch 6.6 is under consideration.

    A: Correct. The problem is time. E50 can simply not make it to 6.6 update.

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  33. Thanks for the heads-up, Overlord.

    Q: Is the v6.6 patch where we will see the Pz III/IV and Pz IV swap tank tree paths (ie. Pz III/IV will lead to VK3601 & VK3001H)?

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  34. About "concideration"-i know what he said, but its the bitching that makes the world go round :-), seriously love the game, but cant wait for E series,
    so every time they make another patch with updates and there arent E-tanks inside Chuck Norris punches a baby in the face:-)

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  35. Looks like lots of new ways for ppl to buy themselves into the game to me :S

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  36. i have one question too, StugE100 will not come with german heavy line?

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  37. Overload.. can you please help to answer the questions about clan wars on the main US forum. Many people are asking if clan landing at ''not'' landing points is normal or its a bug. ex: many clan are landing at Najaf and Thrace

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  38. Overlord - Forgive me my ignorance. Is it a huge game website?

    Simply put, YES! VERY big. I'd be hard pressed to find an American gamer who hasn't at least heard of Penny Arcade. It's kind of a big deal :-)

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  39. Q: When will the research line be activated between VK3002DB and Tiger I?

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  40. Or are you afraid that your precious COLD WAR T54 could-and would get its ass kicked??

    A: No. Are you stupid? It's about gaming experience. They are balancing things a bit so just lay off. The fact that he answers sooooo many of our questions is pretty unique compared to a lot online games I play. Just be grateful for ALL the updates and info they give us.

    The slower the better for me. I'm grinding to get an IS-4, T30, and Panther, so a bit more time if fine by me! Great work Overload!

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  41. Q: i have one question too, StugE100 will not come with german heavy line?

    A: Nope, it will come later.

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  42. Q: ex: many clan are landing at Najaf and Thrace

    A: There was a bug with some provinces. Now it should be working fine.

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  43. Congrats on making the discussion on Penny Arcade! Should help tremendously!

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  44. Hi Ovi, I was blind too I saw later it's under consideration, fair enough. Thx

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  45. Have to say I am pleased to see new maps coming in as I think these are even more important to maintain interest than new vehicles. The reworking of original maps has also been a major improvement.

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  46. Question for Overlord:
    Is the T30 switch to TD happening in 6.6 aswell or later?

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  47. Where are the German TDs going to be released? the marder III line.

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  48. Overlord, where are you from? Minsk?

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  49. This is great news, i didn't expect this so soon!

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  50. Q: Overlord, where are you from? Minsk?

    A: Yes, from Minsk. Going to pay a visit? ))

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  51. A: Yes, from Minsk. Going to pay a visit? ))

    I have 2M silver coins, that enough? :)

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  52. Hey does anyone know when will the KV-4 be added to the game.It says in the text that IS-4 is to be T10 and Obj 252 is to be introduced but it does not say what will happen to KV-4.

    Thanks Overlord
    Jezivi

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  53. Please design new Turrets for E 100 or make them not as useless than Maus Turret :)

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  54. Q: will have is7 soon; wanna go down the german tree now and i see the VK3601(H) as the main node in the tree. It allows you to go to Maus, E100 and the medium line. When will the tree be reconfigured as it is shown? Thanks..

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  55. we will get the t34 premium on 0.6.6 ?

    and some specs?

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  56. Q: What will happen to everyone who owns a Tiger II that was working for the Ausf.B/Maus and had no intrest in the E series?


    (Perhaps allow the Tiger II or E-75 to research the Ausf A or Ausf B)?

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  57. Q: as above, what will happen to the guys who have both KT and Ausf B. Will both tree lines be available?

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  58. Q: will have is7 soon; wanna go down the german tree now and i see the VK3601(H) as the main node in the tree. It allows you to go to Maus, E100 and the medium line. When will the tree be reconfigured as it is shown?

    A: Not until 6.6

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  59. Q: we will get the t34 premium on 0.6.6 ? and some specs?

    A: Yes. Specs haven't been determined yet.

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  60. Q: What will happen to everyone who owns a Tiger II that was working for the Ausf.B/Maus and had no intrest in the E series?

    A: Most likely nothing will happen to them, they will keep exp earned on KT.

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  61. Q: as above, what will happen to the guys who have both KT and Ausf B. Will both tree lines be available?

    A: Yes.

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  62. Not certain if this is the correct place to post ideas for enhancements. But here I go.

    Camuflage
    My jagdpanther has a net, crew at 100% secondary skill is camo at about 50% yet I can be totally hidden in bushes and still for 30 seconds yet soviet TD can sneak up to me from the front un noticed and one shot me.

    Suggestion
    1 Have a screen statistic that indicates level of visibility so that you know when you are invisible and when not
    2 Be certain that bugs dont exist that give certain tanks unfair hidden advantages
    3 Put all camo levels to 0 and sell paint to provide a base level of camo

    Just some ideas

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  63. @anonymous with jpanther above:
    This cannot be implemented because the spotting system is very complicated. Say you face a bush but your side is not coverd. Also lets assume a objekt comes from the side and stops about 100m from you in a bush. Hes facing you. He can now spot and 1 shoot you, while you will only be able to spot him once he fires.

    Read this: http://wiki.worldoftanks.com/Battle_Mechanics

    Hope it helps,

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  64. Will there be the change of the VK 3601 (H) from a med to heavy tank too - like we can see in the German tree?

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  65. Hiho,
    will the is4 be fully equipped after the patch?
    (Like the other t10 Tanks Maus, is7, t30)

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  66. Overlord, with the E-50 under consideration for 6.6, would it be included in a major content patch, like 6.7 or just when it's ready?

    I'm just salivating for it :p If I'd have to wait another month I'll be a sad panda.

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  67. Q: Not certain if this is the correct place to post ideas for
    enhancements. But here I go.

    A: Sure thing. Why not.

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  68. Q: will the is4 be fully equipped after the patch?

    A: It might be upgradable.

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  69. Q: Overlord, with the E-50 under consideration for 6.6, would
    it be included in a major content patch, like 6.7 or just when
    it's ready?

    A: We would like to finish it for 6.6, since the gap between 6.6 and 7.0 might be rather big.

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  70. Overlord, does that mean if it doesn't make it into 6.6, it will not be seen until 7.0 - and not a minor update patch or stealth application?

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  71. Sile,

    yes, correct. 7.0 is going to be another major update like 6.4 was.

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  72. Good dev , they are working hard , but what im gonna say , is that if you put the new med T9 USA , you must put also the E50 , or they ll be a big diff betwin US,URSS and the GER T9 med . You will have many complains and many ppl will just leave the dev to the panther 2

    PS : is the desing of one new tank is too diff like that ? i mean 1 week for 1 tank is not enough to have at least it renders ?

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  73. what is the t-127 light tank

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  74. To be honest, I do think its that the Devs don't care about the German tanks holding up to the Russian tanks.

    This is what makes me think the E-series is going to get badly beaten with the nerf stick before being released.

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  75. v7.0 might contain physics engine we've seen in some videos, am I correct?

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  76. Overlord: When you have finalized the E-75-E100 models and know all the weapons, armor, max speed statistics etc, could you please link a picture + all these stats on main forum as a sticky? This would really help me to choose between vk4502p and E-75 since I will eventually go both paths..

    -Dreadbone-

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  77. Hi Chief

    I'd like to leave some thoughts on the tech-tree in the context of clan wars. Please try to force gameplay in the direction of combined arms tactics.

    WW2 armored warfare was all about victory within difficult restrictions AND successful use of combined arms. There never was the luxury of a battle with top-of-the-line equipment for anyone.

    I believe you should aim for several layers of gameplay both in tiers and difficulty. The introduction of more tactical challenges (weather, time, shooting smoke or light and a skill-tree for more personalized crews).

    In short the game should become more tactically challenging with higher tiers, as for now it is just too much a question of which teams can pile up most IS7's and T30's and go straight forward.

    Keep up the excellent work and please, please give us a good E50. I will wait in patience as long as it is on par with same tier mediums.

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  78. Overlord, would you (the team) consider changing critical hit mechanism so that critical hits dont protect tanks from damage?
    Many times i have wonderd why light tanks, low tier TDs and SPGs survive 2-5 shots from a zis-6 or 88' guns suffering a total of 0 damage by shedding their tracks, losing thier drivers, and the like.
    Perhaps a crit could absorb some of the damage from shots, but not all.

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  79. Q: v7.0 might contain physics engine we've seen in some
    videos, am I correct?

    A: It is possible, however can't confirm it at this

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  80. Q: Overlord: When you have finalized the E-75-E100 models
    and know all the weapons, armor, max speed statistics etc,
    could you please link a picture + all these stats on main
    forum as a sticky? This would really help me to choose
    between vk4502p and E-75 since I will eventually go both
    paths..

    A: This stuff is going to be available upon the launch of v.6.6 public test.

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  81. Q: With new tank trees coming out, if you have researched a tank that later gets changed to a different tank, but you have sold it.. will you have that new tank already researched or will you have to research that new tank again through lower tier?

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  82. Q: I have used the "compressed textures pack" since beta to greatly improve my fps, just curious if this will get me into trouble later on with new patches and the checks it will be running?

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  83. Hello, regarding the new german tech tree the VK3002DB will lead to the Tiger tank, if I have the DB elite will I still have to research for the Tiger or it will be unlocked since the DB is elite? thank you for your time.

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  84. For the E-100. Will it have the 128, 150 or the freakish 170? Just curious.

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  85. @ Steve
    they already said that it will be 128 and 150

    btw Overlord can you tell me StugE100 is JagdTiger 2 or Korodil?
    because I can only found those 2 and both is addressed as E-90 TD

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  86. i just got the is4 wondering if i get to keep it when it turns tier 10, the patch comes out?

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  87. Dear Overlord,

    I am not trying to sound greedy in my following question forgive me if I do just asking in the name of credit fairness.

    I have been told and read some things about there being several ways to get free tanks/tank slots on the russian heavies that are being put out and some of the german tanks (i.e getting a free panther 2 if you have a panther and with the different KV #s and others) but all I have seen for the US tree is the pershing is being replaced with the patton, the T23 is being replaced with the M26, the T34 is being replaced with the M103, but the exception to that I have heard is that you get a free T30 US tier 9 TD when it comes out if you have the tier 10 T30 heavy researched and you also get a replacement T110

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  88. well... yah I guess that was more like a statement but I guess I was just hopeing to be told I'm wrong or given more info. -Thank you

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  89. btw Overlord can you tell me StugE100 is JagdTiger 2 or Korodil?
    because I can only found those 2 and both is addressed as E-90 TD

    Most likely it will be the JT2

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  90. @Hannes
    that suck
    If it is JT2 then the should quit called that as stug E-100 because that nowhere look like a Stug
    The Korodil with 175mm gun is much more better for a big fire power TD line
    The weak armor Emil did knocked out a only Pershing in EU with just 1 shot so I think the new line must got more fire power than the old one
    Well at least they have to had equal fire power to one tier higher TD in USSR line due to super weak armor(30-60 till they get to the Fer it suddenly jump up to 200mm)

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  91. --Overlord--

    any idea when the Tier 5 light tanks are going to be out? or have any other info/specs/pics on then specifically the VK2801?

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  92. ^
    as far as the info leak out
    VK2801 use the konish gun(the one VK3601(H) have)
    it got front armor 80mm slope 30 degree(mean it have about 92mm front armor)
    engine is 700h.p

    that is all info leak out till now
    I bet that Overlord will tell us that we will know the info once it is in test server and he expecting that VK2801 will be out in 7.0 patch

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  93. @Overlord: Right now I'm grinding for the Maus. If I understood your posts and the updated tanktree correct I have to reach the Tier 9 "VK4502 Ausf B" before the 6.6 update goes live or otherwise I will be thrown back to the Tier 6 VK3001P on my way to the Maus? I have to start again at Tier 6 and unlock the new Tiger P and VK4502 Ausf A? That would be a setback of around 200k XP!

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  94. if IS-4 shift to tier 10, how can I research IS-7?
    need to research from is3>object 252>is7?

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  95. "if IS-4 shift to tier 10, how can I research IS-7?
    need to research from is3>object 252>is7? "

    That's why you get the Object 252 for free if you have IS-4 in your garage when the update comes out. Then you van research Object 252-> IS-7

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  96. If you're aiming for the IS-7 you're lucky. No matter how far you get until the tanktree update goes live you won't lose any progress. If you reach the IS or IS-3 you will be at the same tree as the IS-7 after the patch. And if you reach the IS-4 (which will shift after the update) you will get the new Object 252 for free which is just one step away from the IS-7.

    But if you're aiming for the Maus and don't reach the VK4502B before the patch....

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  97. Cant wait to test these in supertest =)

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  98. Very good game, very good improvements; I do not have knowledge of programming, but surely many players it will have happened to them like to my, that we have been proving all kinds of tanks. One might it does that it was possible to recover the points of experience invested in the different tanks (for example 50 % of the reversed points of experience and to turn it into free experience in exchange for gold; to recover the points of experience of the whole tank, not of the cannon or of the engine; you prop the tank of the one that recovers the experience it would be able only blocked and only podria to sell). Lelo

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  99. Very good game, very good improvements; I do not have knowledge of programming, but surely many players it will have happened to them like to my, that we have been proving all kinds of tanks. One might it does that it was possible to recover the points of experience invested in the different tanks (for example 50 % of the reversed points of experience and to turn it into free experience in exchange for gold; to recover the points of experience of the whole tank, not of the cannon or of the engine; you prop the tank of the one that recovers the experience he would remain blocked and only it might sell). Lelo

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  100. As i'm actualy looking for the informations,
    i have seen that the american T34 is going
    to be set for a Premium tiers 8.
    Is there any decision about the gun
    it will have ?

    As a matter of fact the whole designation
    T34 was the last upgrade of the T29 who
    was set with a 120mm gun.
    So will a 120mm gun be set on it with
    the kind of damage the Lowe can dish out ?

    And i take the opportunity to ask if
    there will be some though put in the
    T5E1 105mm gun ? Will it be set as a tiers 8
    for the T29, and have some upgraded
    version of it put on the T32 and incoming
    M103 ?
    The question is very important because
    actualy with all the nerf on the 105
    grinding the T34 has become a real pain.
    And if the M103 has the exact same gun
    it will not improve the game experience
    of the US drivers.

    I must say until now i'm pretty
    happy with most of the addition and
    correction, but the nerfing of the 105mm
    again and again started to be hard to
    consider fair, especialy with the cost
    of the shells and the exp needed to
    open it.

    Thanks for any info.

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  101. I have a question about the T34

    "Additionally they will also get a T34 as a premium tank with the old crew and an extra garage slot."

    Is the t34 an moneymaker after the patch ? Like the lowe or KV5 ?

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  102. Overlord what is going to happen with the s-70 on the is-4? I heard that it will get a 122mm gun instead

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  103. I heard rumors that М103, a substitution to Т34 as tier 9 US heavy tank was removed from patch 6.6, is it true?

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  104. Are IS-4 and T34 officially out of this patch? These tanks have been removed from the developer patch notes. What does this mean?

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  105. Please make somehow possible to research IS-4 from IS1/IS2 or further... I just found out that tech trees are going to change soon, but I'm currently on T-34-85 and going for KV-13 and further to IS-4. And when I realised I'll probably have to grind again from tier 2... I'm getting very frustrated. Please!!!

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  106. overlord. do we see in the future a game awarding system like for example if you get all tier 10 tanks you get a special tank, or if you take all tank as elite on one country you get a special gun upgrade for your favorite tank or something like award system?

    and can we also see some tank customization like if you get a camo net we get a visual look in our tank or like that and some clan paint jobs and icon on tank?

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  107. Hey Overlord

    So I'm curious, if my crew in T34 has repair on 100%, will the crew in M103 have repair on 100% or just 100% training without any additional skills, when the change takes place?

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  108. Overlord,

    I have researched T30 but I dont have credits to buy that tank. What should I do - to get credits and buy it or is it enough qualification to get open T30 in td line and T110 in garage?

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