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[jinxx71]

We would like your feedback. What feature is THE most imporatant to you and would increase your enjoyment of the game?

Please explain or comment on your answers!

-Josh

[jackal40]

Would like to have multiple choices:

1. Improve Match maker
2. Add more Game modes

[DrBlue62]

Getting the M103 and the T110. Other than that, new game modes, larger maps.

[Beerstein]

Improved matchmaker, players don't mind waiting 30-60 seconds for a more enjoyable playing field/environment, I'd prefer tighter tier spreads IE battles that are filled using only 3 separate tank tiers with exceptions for scouts. I think it'd bring a much more enjoyable competitive environment, you can still get the weak or strong end without feeling useless or being the teams savior/doom.

The current matchmaker is said to rely on population and already has clear serious issues, more game modes would actually increase the severity of the problem if something isn't done.

Second would be new game modes but only AFTER an improvement to the MM and certainly not before as I feel that it would be more of a negative than positive impact at that point.

[Brygin]

To me, the most important thing to me is the arrival of the new U.S. heavy tanks!  I would add that item to your poll as I know that a lot of other tankers are also looking forward to those tanks.

[jackal40]

Brygin, on Dec 29 2011 - 02:10, said:

To me, the most important thing to me is the arrival of the new U.S. heavy tanks!  I would add that item to your poll as I know that a lot of other tankers are also looking forward to those tanks.

Agreed, all content that should have arrived by now needs to get out! US Heavies, foremost!

[Tiger_23]

Matchmaker and tanks!

M103 T110 and german TDs!!!

[Cenotaph]

Jinxx, you rock

[stevezaxx]

Improved Matchmaker and new game modes...

[jinxx71]

Brygin, on Dec 29 2011 - 02:10, said:

To me, the most important thing to me is the arrival of the new U.S. heavy tanks!  I would add that item to your poll as I know that a lot of other tankers are also looking forward to those tanks.

i had them in there as new tanks.....

[Chief777]

I chose MM but have to admit it's a bit better. Be nice if it could balance tank types better (ie. not give 1 side 6 type59s and the other 1).

[BOOGERS]

I voted for sighting mechanics but one change would be very cool.. Ingame dead players should only be able to type to other dead players . the ones still alive should not have to deal with the hackusations and insult and armchairing tanks from those that have died.

The Dead Should Act Like It And Not Be Heard.

Sincerely BOOGERS

Clan S.N.O.T. Serious Nocturnal Overkill Tnite
You Must Stand For Something, Or You Will Fall For Anything!!!

[dommo]

Matchmaker I think is the first thing to make better.

I dont think its really broke.

If you are a tier 7 in a mostly tier 10 battle, then you are a scout
if you are a tier 7 in a mostly tier 7 battle, then you are a slugger
If you are a tier 7 and there is only one tier 7 and rest is below it, you are a super tank!

Most dont know how to change what they do in the game.

[Beerstein]

dommo, on Dec 29 2011 - 02:18, said:

Matchmaker I think is the first thing to make better.

I dont think its really broke.

If you are a tier 7 in a mostly tier 10 battle, then you are a scout
if you are a tier 7 in a mostly tier 7 battle, then you are a slugger
If you are a tier 7 and there is only one tier 7 and rest is below it, you are a super tank!

Most dont know how to change what they do in the game.

I noticed arty are often matched up against scouts as well though, IE the enemy will have a scout at the bottom and the other team will instead have a low tier ARTY to balance arty yet at the same time not get a scout, also a Tier 7 heavy doesn't make an effective scout. I try with what I got (we all do) but tighter tier spread is much more enjoyable, something you can only get at very low tiers (1-3).

[Baron_Max]

No silent nerfing.
Maybe some Gold upgrades to Premium tanks.  Not just ammo.
and if ur nerfing the Type 59 up, u need to up it's strengths to allow it to compete with higher tier.  Just because many hate it doesn't mean u need to screw it up for those willing to purchase it.
Keeping mind we who purchase pay your salary.

[DrBlue62]

Baron_Max, on Dec 29 2011 - 02:21, said:

No silent nerfing.
Maybe some Gold upgrades to Premium tanks.  Not just ammo.
and if ur nerfing the Type 59 up, u need to up it's strengths to allow it to compete with higher tier.  Just because many hate it doesn't mean u need to screw it up for those willing to purchase it.
Keeping mind we who purchase pay your salary.

The Type 59 is not being nerfed, it's facing the same tanks regular tier 8 mediums face. It has great armor and a decent gun. My Pershing has a similar HP/TON and I still rock socks with that.

[Fazar]

jackal40, on Dec 29 2011 - 02:09, said:

Would like to have multiple choices:

1. Improve Match maker
2. Add more Game modes

What he said really.  matchmaker, for as much as I don't talk about it, there's few things as frustrating or disheartening or mood killing than having a stock tank... or even a crappy tank in a match where it is horrendously outclassed.

Don't get me wrong, I don't mind my Tier 6 in a match with a tier 9/10, but that's kind of where I want to leave it at, one tier 10.  I'd prefer if I could contend or even just hurt more than half the tanks in a battle, and it'd be nice if like 1/3rd of the matches I could be top tier in a tank as well.  It feels like there's the largest crunch on mid tier.

I don't mind waiting a couple minuetes for a good matching.  I know some do, but I know it's a neccesary evil to find the right people.

[GonTo30]

I voted MM, but lately it hasn't been as insane.

[EZKILLs]

More game modes would be fun.  I also think the match maker could use a little work.  Team balancing is a little off.

[Silty]

Jinxx, thank you for this thread!  I am glad to see the developers looking for feedback, and I'm sorry if this post is a bit long.  I voted better matchmaking, because of how hopeless some of the matchups still are, despite the couple good improvements in 7.1.

The worst offenders are probably Tier 5 and 6 heavies, which get matched up against Tier 9 and 10 tanks, respectively.  Tier 4 lights that unlock non-light tanks (A-20, M5, Pz38NA) are also really bad, because many players don't wish to play scouts for extreme high tiers, but are forced into the role if they wish to unlock tanks.  I believe that the aforementioned tanks should not be in the same match as tanks more than 3 tiers higher.  The Leopard and T-50 are great choices for those who do wish to scout in a Tier 4 light tank, and their matchmaking is fine.

Tier 4-7 mediums are also difficult, since they face tanks that are 3 tiers higher, but I imagining that tightening up 3-tier spreads may be more tricky than tightening up 4-tier or 5-tier spreads.

And finally, uneven tank distribution could use a couple tweaks.  For example, high-tier heavies are not always evenly distributed in a match.  If the maximum tier in a match is 8, and one team gets an IS-3, a KT, and a VK4502A, while the other's highest heavy is a Tiger H, then that's not fair even if the tank weights match up.  It should give both teams at least one of the highest-tier heavy in the match, if possible.