Не так давно к игре World of Tanks вышло новое обновление, которое успели окрестить очередным нерфом пт-сау. Новый патч 0.9.2, помимо нерфа определенных топовых машин, привнес в игру значительное количество изменений. На тестовом сервере, как всегда, выстроилась очередь из жаждущих протестировать новое обновление. Если вы новичок, то наверняка задумывались о том, как поиграть на тестовом сервере World of Tanks. Да и вообще, что такое тестовый сервер и чем он отличается от обычных РУ-серверов?
Пожалуй, стоит начать с того, что тестовые сервера Common Test 1/2 работают лишь во время тестирования новых патчей. Благодаря открытому тестированию компания Wargaming собирает данные о патче, ошибки, баги и дорабатывает обновление. Таким образом, во время тестирования нового обновления тестовые сервера могут быть перезапущены несколько раз.
Чтобы поиграть на тестовом сервере, требуется наличие заранее зарегистрированного аккаунта. Собственно говоря, если до запуска теста вы ни разу не играли в World of Tanks, то поиграть на тестовом сервере у вас не получится. За месяц до теста делается срез базы. Таким образом, при входе в игру на сервера Common_Test у вас будут в ангаре танки на момент среза базы. Если вы меняли пароль, то придется использовать пасс, который был у вас ранее.
Но почему все так стремятся попасть на тестовый сервер? Во-первых, помимо ознакомления с нововведениями, игрок может поиграть на любой технике, так как при заходе на тестовый сервер ему, кроме его средств на аккаунте (голда/серебро), выделяются еще дополнительно: 20 тысяч золота, 100 миллионов свободного опыта и 100 миллионов серебра. Такому запасу валюты позавидует любой игрок. Увы, все достижения и «деньги» не переносятся на обычные сервера.
Благодаря золоту игроки могут купить любой премиумный танк и поиграть на нем. Правда, 20 тысяч золота не дадут вам возможности купить сразу два премиум-танка 8 уровня. Но опытные игроки уже «просекли» данную ситуацию. У многих из них имеется специальный второй аккаунт для тестов. Именно с него они предпочитают играть на тестовых серверах. А если не хватает золота на премтанк, то переключаются на основной аккаунт. Огромное количество опыта и кредитов позволяет открыть любую интересующую ветку и купить любой топовый танк. Поиграв несколько боев на танке 10 уровня, игрок может решить, качать ему эту ветку или нет.
Впрочем, тест привлекает не только игроков, желающих поиграть на новых боевых машинах, но и игроков – любителей пострелять голдой. Ведь на тесте выдается 20 000 золота, которых хватит на покупку голдовых снарядов для сотни боев.
Как правило, компания указывает время среза базы, дабы игроки, сменившие пароли, могли попасть на сервер, а также примерное время остановки сервера. Заранее узнать о запуске теста можно из соответствующего раздела официального сайта – http://worldoftanks.ru/ru/news/pc-browser/1/ .
Чтобы приступить к тестированию, следует скачать специальный инсталлятор с названием WoT_internet_install_ct.exe из раздела http://worldoftanks.ru/ru/update и запустить его. Объем инсталлятора небольшой – 4.5 Мб. Но после запуска лончера начнется скачивание игры, а это как минимум 8.5 гигабайт. В связи с этим до скачивания и запуска инсталлятора освободите место на локальном диске.
После установки тестового клиента достаточно запустить его, ввести свои данные и играть. Игра на тесте ничем не отличается от игры на обычных серверах. Что ж, ответ на вопрос, как поиграть на тестовом сервере WoT, получен.
Чаще читайте новости, смотрите официальную программу «КТТС» и готовьтесь к новому тесту.
The Common Test client server has a test version of your Wargaming account, meaning that all the vehicles purchased and the research that you have completed will be the same. But don"t forget these key points:
- Though your login details are the same, your test account is still completely separate from your normal account. Achievements and research that you complete on the test client will not be carried over to your normal play account
- Real money transactions are not possible on the test server and payments will not be accepted
- All test accounts will receive a one-time payment of:
- 100,000,000
- 100,000,000
- 20,000
- Depending on the aims of the test, Credits and Experience rates may not be increased
The test server is subject to the same EULA and general rules as the World of Tanks game server. This means that you still need to play nice, or you will be subject to the same consequences as on the regular, "production" game servers.
Getting Started
Installing and playing in the Common Test is virtually the same as installing the "regular" World of Tanks. To participate in the test, you need to take the following steps:
Install the Common Test client,
Update World of Tanks via the launcher (total download depends on the update, but is more than 8 GB)
If you have already installed the Common Test game client, the launcher will update to the new version automatically
Be sure to install the Test launcher in a different folder from the current game client version. Also, close all game clients before installing the update.
If you previously installed the Test client and are having problems updating or starting, we recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the Test client.
Feedback
Once you have logged into the test client, you are free to play as much or as little as you want. We encourage you to try out all the new features and see what you can do!
Once you have been playing for a while, please let us know your feedback by posting in the dedicated forum threads. The appropriate links will be provided in the respective announcement. Wargaming community managers will collect feedback and report to the development team after the test period.
What makes good feedback? Here"s some examples of things you can bring up:
- Any bugs or glitches that you have found in the game. Got stuck in the scenery? Game crashes when you do a certain action? Tell us all about it!
- Honest feedback about vehicles and game mechanics. If you think something doesn"t function well, then please tell us
- Feedback isn"t just about being negative! Anything you particularly like? Do you love the new stats for a vehicle? If the developers get a sense of what the community likes, it can allow them to focus on other improvements
Remember that the Common Test is about testing ! Every new feature is subject to change before the final release.
Server Cycles
In order to make the test experience more efficient, it may be necessary to limit the number of players on the test server. If the server is full when you log in, you"ll be placed into a queue.
In addition, each periphery (server) of the Common Test will be restarted regularly according to the following schedule:
- First Periphery: Every EVEN day of the month. Average duration will be around 25 minutes
- Second Periphery: Every ODD day of the month. Average duration will be around 25 minutes
- Central Database: Every day. Average duration will be around 2 or 3 minutes
- The test server may also be subject to unscheduled restarts and maintenance.
Finally, the Common Test is also updated a few times each test period to address collected feedback or add other new features. Keep an eye on the Common Test article(s) and the forum for details on new iterations!
When it is time to run a public test, an appropriate announcement will be published on the World of Tanks website. Shortly after, the developers will release a test version of the client. This can be downloaded by following . Make sure that you follow all of the instructions carefully, so that you don’t accidentally cause problems to your main play account.
Your test client account will usually be a copy of your play account, meaning that all the vehicles purchased and the research that you have completed will be the same. However, please note:
- The test account is completely separate from your normal account. Achievements and research that you complete on the test client will not be carried over to your play account.
- Financial transactions are not possible on the test server and payments will not be accepted.
- Depending on the needs of the test, your test account may be credited with gold, credits and/or experience.
The test server is subject to the same EULA and general rules as the World of Tanks game server. This means that you still need to play nice or you will face the usual consequences in the same way as you would on the official game server.
All test accounts will receive a one-time credit of:
- 100,000,000
- 100,000,000
- 20,000
The rate at which you gain credits and experience will not be increased for the test unless stated otherwise in the appropriate announcement.
Feedback
Once you have logged into the test client, you are free to play as much or as little as you want. We encourage you to try out all the new features and see what you can do!
Once you have been playing for a while, please let us know your feedback by posting in the dedicated forum threads. These threads are divided into two categories: bug reports and general feedback about the test version . The appropriate links will be provided in the respective announcement. The community managers will collect up all your responses on the thread and send them to the developers.
The sort of feedback we are particularly interested in includes:
- Any bugs or glitches that you have found in the game. Got stuck in the scenery? Game crashes when you do a certain action? Tell us all about it!
- Honest feedback about vehicles and game mechanics. If you think something doesn’t function well, then please tell us.
- Anything you particularly like? Do you love the new stats for a previously underpowered vehicle? Confirm to the developers that the community is now satisfied with that feature, letting them focus on other new improvements.
How to Join the Public Test
In order to join a test, please follow these instructions:
- Download the test client installer (the link will be provided in the announcement)
- Make sure you pick a save location that is different to your regular World of Tanks game files. Save and run the installer.
- Run the new copy of the game. The launcher will download all the additional data (the amount of data may vary).
- Log in and start playing. Remember to post your feedback in the appropriate forum threads.
Please be aware of the following:
In order to make the test experience more efficient, it may be necessary to limit the number of players on the test server. If the server is full when you log in, you’ll be placed into a queue.
The test server will be restarted regularly, according to the following schedule:
- First Periphery: every EVEN day of the month. Average duration will be around 25 minutes.
- Second Periphery: every ODD day of the month. Average duration will be around 25 minutes.
- Central Database: every day. Average duration will be around 2 or 3 minutes.
The test server may be subject to unscheduled restarts and maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Please remember that it is a test server. This means that you may encounter bugs and temporary features. Everything in the test version could change before the final release.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Common Test game economy will undergo technical tests. During these times, players may experience problems with crediting Free XP, Credits, and Bonds. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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World of Tanks began this spring with the most crucial update in the game’s history. Today, we launch the first Common Test of Update 1.0.1, which builds on the recent visual improvements with a host of new content including the much-awaited return of Province. Read on for a detailed overview!
Italian Tanks
Italy is not just another nation. Equipped with autoreloaders, the top-tier Italian tanks add an original twist to the traditional gameplay. The autoreloader is hard to master, but pays off once you learn how to use it effectively.
Eleven light and medium vehicles coming in Update 1.0.1 fall into three main categories:
- Low tiers. The “fledging” period in the Italian tank building, a time of copying successful designs from foreign designers and timid in-house experiments. A typical low-tier Italian tank is a thinly armored machine with guns in a range of calibers.
- Mid tiers. The “pursuit” period. Combat experience led to revising the approach to armored engineering and attempts to catch up with the leading tank superpowers. Armor got thicker and guns increase in size and firepower.
FUN FACT: Italian engineers attempted to design heavy tanks, but ended up with mediums, compared to other nations.
- Top tiers. The “post-war” period. Influenced heavily by the “western” school, late Italian tanks featured high mobility, excellent guns with superior depression angles, and autoreloading guns paired with non-existent armor.
- Tier I
- Tier II
- Tier III
- Tier IV
- Tier V
- Tier VI
- Tier VII
- Tier VIII
- Tier IX
- Tier X
Fiat 3000
M14/41
L6/40
M15/42
P26/40
P.43
P.43 bis
P.43 ter
P.44 Pantera
Prototipo Standard B
Progetto M40 mod 65
How the Autoreloader Works
In automatic mode, the autoreloader can shoot one shell every two seconds. You can switch to the classic loading mechanic, however, if combat conditions require.
As opposed to autoloaders, loading time in the autoreloader differs for each of the three shells. In case with the Progetto M35 mod 46, it’s 12 seconds for the first shell, 9 for the second and 8 seconds for the third, and you’ll get similar proportions for the other high-tier mediums. These stats can be improved with Crew training, a gun rammer, or improved ventilation.
Province Revival
Italy advances on all fronts! This time, it’s a striking comeback of one of our most discussed maps — Province . Everyone had a strong opinion about this compact location that embraced highly dynamic tactical combat. Only available for Tiers I-III, the map had been intended to become an optimal firing ground for new players. Instead, it turned into a magnet for highly skilled tankers looking for easy prey.
We eventually took the map out of rotation, but now, after a lengthy revision process, Province is ready to re-enter the fray.
Province has grown from the compact size of 600x600 meters to 850x850 meters , and thanks to this change, the map now welcomes vehicles all the way up to Tier X. The revised design promotes faster engagements. Occupying your slope will no longer mean victory: you’ll need to attack the other one, too. If you don’t press forward, the enemy will — and the things will surely get dire. Running a successful attack will be quite a challenge, but if you manage to reach key positions you’ll be able to break through your opponents’ defense in power.
We tried to keep the environment’s character as a place of constant spotting and long-range shootouts. Along with that, Province has gained in dynamics and the variety of possible moves and tactical tricks.
Our intention was to fix Province’s design flaws, while also emphasizing its strengths. Please keep the feedback coming as it will help us tweak it further, so join the fray and share your thoughts!
Premium Shells & Consumables Now for Credits Only
Premium shells and consumables have been one of the hottest topics on the agenda, and during the upcoming Common Test, we’ll take the first step toward making a key revision to the entire mechanic.
For Update 1.0.1, we’re planning to disable purchasing Premium shells and consumables with Gold. And that’s just the first step as it will take some time to completely phase out the number of shells acquired with Gold. This is when the state of “shell economics” settles down and we can go ahead with rebalancing.
In terms of rebalancing, we will put several models through the paces in upcoming tests. The best “fit” will be decided by the community and dev team, so stay tuned for more news.
Frontline Returns
Among numerous other features, the Sandbox server hosted the 30-vs-30 Frontline mode last year. It will soon return, this time to production servers, inviting you to join the attack/defense fight for dominance on a huge HD map.
The mode will be available on a temporary basis and will occasionally appear in the game.
Gameplay Basics
- Vehicles: Tier VIII vehicles.
- Teams: 30 players on each side with an opportunity to team up in Platoons of five.
- Roles: One team plays in defense; the other attacks.
- Objectives: Attackers must break through defensive fronts and destroy at least three out of five pillboxes (explained in more detail further down). Defenders must hold strong and keep at least three out of five pillboxes intact.
We revised the mode based on your suggestions from the first Frontline testing reworking the battlefield into HD and iterating on its key gameplay aspects, from the vehicle roster through to economy.
Tier VIII Vehicles: Following your vocal concerns about Tier X economy and its constraints, we made Frontline only be available for Tier VIII vehicles.
New Consumables:
- Smoke screen: A cloud of smoke conceals tanks
- Morale boost: A tank"s Crew and nearby Crews receive a bonus to their major qualifications
- Engineering crew: Decreases base capture time, increases the effect of knocking down base capture, and is able to halt the base capture if placed within the borders of the base that’s being captured
Overtime: The battle timer often interferes at the most intense moment of a fight. To exclude the time factor as a decisive element, we"re introducing the Overtime feature. If the battle timer expires while the attacking team is capturing an enemy sector, the battle will continue until the sector is captured or the defenders protect their territory.
Level Design Improvements: Terrain, objects and their positions on the map have been significantly revised to promote diverse gameplay.
Sector Capture Mechanic: Now, the fewer Tier I sectors you’ve taken, the harder it will be to capture Tier II sectors.
The list of changes is long and substantial, and there’s a high chance the final version of Frontline will differ from the one being tested now. To help us find a perfect game balance for this mode, feel free to launch the Common test client, find it in the list of available game modes, and jump into battle!
Совсем скоро игроков ожидает новый патч – 9.20, что означает массу нововведений. Традиционно, перед выходом патча, разработчики запускают тестовый сервер, с помощью которого каждый может посмотреть и попробовать все изменения без какого-либо влияния на собственную статистику.
Тестовый сервер скачивается как отдельный клиент, куда, как и на вашем основном клиенте, необходимо вводить данные действующего аккаунта, под которым вы и будете тестить обновление.
Тестовая версия игры существует для того, чтобы игроки могли опробовать будущий патч и при возможности, заметить все ошибки и баги, дабы разработчики могли заняться их устранением до выхода патча.
Как стать тестером World of Tanks 0.9.20?
Тут все достаточно просто – необходимо просто скачать инсталлятор тестового клиента на официальном сайте игры или с нашего сайта (ссылка в конце статьи), дождаться установки и войти под своим именем.
Кстати, каждый игрок, который попал на тестовый сервер, получает себе в пользование 20 тыс. золота, 100 млн. свободного опыта и серебра на аккаунт , дабы каждый мог попробовать любой танк в игре. После того, как тестовый сервер закроется, все золото, опыт и деньги исчезнут, и статистика аккаунта останется прежней – тест на нее совершенно не влияет, он работает, как отдельная игра.
Какие же изменения будут в новом патче 0.9.20?
Важнейшим обновлением будет ветка новых шведских танков: смешенная и полноценная ветка ПТ-САУ с уникальными машинами на топовых уровнях. Многие прем-танки VIII уровня будут апнуты. Правила трех и двух калибров будут переделаны. Одиннадцать танков получат новые и красочные HD-модели.
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