The T-54: Yet another OP Russian Tank?

After the patch we have noticed a few more T-54's, Pershings, GW Panthers and the new tanks filtering through into our fights and having played alongside/gone up against most of them, I have to say that they have added a bit more spice to the game...

v.0.6.2.5 + v.0.6.2.6 + v.0.6.2.7 patch notes

These are the patch notes from the World of Tanks Forums.

Ho-Ho-Ho Merry World of Tanks Christmas!

So apart from a certain number of us on the very first day, we have noticed a gift of 500 gold per day as opposed to the usual 150... well, Merry Christmas from the Developers there! We're getting 500 gold per day until the 2nd January to spend on Premium and other lovely stuffs

Update to my guides

As we are nearing v.0.6.2.4 I have started to update my guides, starting with my Tank Destroyer Guide.

I have played about 1,000 games (or more) since my last real update so hopefully I can bring something extra to the table and hopefully educate the playerbase that little bit more!

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Taking a look at what the new patch notes really mean Pt 3

To wrap up the patch notes review, I am taking a look at the changes to the US tanks. I apologise for the delay in posting these thoughts but I have had a few real life issues to tie up and sort out which has delayed this feature.

Taking a look at what the new patch notes really mean Pt 2

Yesterday I took a look at the v.0.6.2.4 patch notes and pointed out a few points of interest which focused on the change in HE mechanics, certain scout tank changes and some of the specific changes to German tanks.

Today I will be taking a closer look at some of the big additions, the small changes and the changes to Russian tanks and equipment.

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World of Tanks v.0.6.2.4 Patch Notes

v. 0.6.1.5 - v.0.6.2.4

Main:
- Added new maps: "Ruinberg" and "El Halluf".
- Added new battle mode: the "Tank Company Battle". A company of tanks with sum of tiers from 60 to 90 will get into a company waiting list where it will be randomly assign an opposing company.
- Added voice chat based on the Vivox technology. It works only for platoons in random battle, for companies in tank company battles and for training battle. The feature is still in testing hence is implemented with minimal settings.
- Added achievements: "Reaper", "Invincible", "Survivor", "Raider", "Master Gunner", "Kamikaze",
- Added medals: Kolobanov's medal, Billotte's medal, Fadin's medal, Wittmann's medal, Orlik's medal, Oskin's medal, Halonen's medal, Burda's medal.
- Added full dynamic shadows. The option is located in settings "Enhanced shadows". The shadows are in the testing mode so there is a possibility of artifacts.
- Added new interface for repair and resupply of consumables - "Service": added possibility to automatically replenish consumables and to repair the tank after coming out of the battle, possibility to quickly replenish consumables, ability to change the sequence of shells.
- Added controls settings in the game settings.

World of Tanks releases first Newsletter!

A cry of celebration erupted today in World of Tanks when a member of staff by the name of MrVic presented the Forums with the very first WoT Newsletter!!! This was quickly followed by the questions asked by people who did not bother to read the full list of announcements in there.

The mighty American Heavy Tanks are too mighty?

The standing joke in World of Tanks right now is how weak the American tanks are. With guns that are low penetration, low damage with fast reload speed being their only positive offensive point and subpar armour protection on the hull... could they possibly nerf these tanks even further?

The T29 Heavy Tank is one of the tanks being nerfed - Why?