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World of Tanks

9.13 Common Test #2 [Updated]

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Tank Commanders,

An update looms on the horizon.

Download and log in to the Common Test client to see what changes will be made when the actual Update is released.

Want to send us some feedback about this Common Test? Do make your way to the forums to let us know how you feel. Your opinions may influence changes to future Updates!

Common Test 9.13 #2 is now ACTIVE.

To participate in the test you need to do the following steps:

Download & Run the installer found here.
Update the game via the launcher. If you have previously installed the previous Common Test client, run the launcher and allow it to update in order to run this Common Test.

Please install the test game launcher in a different folder, other than the one currently use by the main game client! Also, please close the main game client before installing the update.

Please Note! Only players who have registered prior to 23:59 FET (20:59 UTC) on 18.11.2015 can participate in the test.

Scheduled server restarts are as follows:

1 periphery: 12:00 UTC+8 (04:00 UTC) daily. Average Duration: ~25 minutes
2 periphery: 13:00 UTC+8 (05:00 UTC) daily. Average Duration: ~25 minutes
Center: 17:00 UTC+8 (09:00 UTC) daily. Average duration: ~2 minutes

Special features of the Common Test server:

Payments are not accepted on the public test server.
Progress will not be transferred to the main Asia server.
All test accounts will receive a one-time crediting of
- 100,000,000 Free EXP
- 100,000,000 Credits
- 20,000

The test server is subject to EULA and general rules of World of Tanks game server. The restrictions and punishments are the same as on the official game server of World of Tanks.

Preliminary Patch Notes

These are the list of changes and features that will be implemented on the 9.13 Common Test server.

These are preliminary Common Test notes and do not include the full details of all changes. The full list will be available upon the release of Update 9.13.

Changes in 9.13 Common Test #2 vs. 9.13 Common Test #1

Fixed the display of Emblems awarded for completion of missions.
Fixed some issues with the Clan Profile interface.
Fixed some issues with the Rampage mode interface.
Fixed some issues with the vehicle customisation interface .
Fixed the indication of sorting when viewing the lists of other players' vehicles.
Fixed some minor visual issues on the Pilsen map.
Fixed an issue where objects were suspended in the air on the Serene Coast map.
Fixed incorrect text regarding the conditions for achieving some personal missions.
Fixed an issue where some objects on the Berlin map would disappear when using low Graphics settings.
Added the Kolohousenka, the Czechoslovakian Tier I light tank, to the Garage for all players.
Voice communication can now be disabled by pressing G instead of ALT+Q.
Fixed an issue with saving camera positions in Arcade aim between battles.
Fixed an issue with the display of additional information on the minimap upon pressing ALT.
Fixed an issue with the display of personal mission awards in Service Record's Subsequent Awards section.

Changes in 9.13 Common Test #1 vs. Update 9.12

Vehicles:

Added the branch of Czechoslovakian medium tanks (Tier I-X), which comprises the following vehicles:

Kolohousenka
LT vz. 35
LT vz. 38
ST vz. 39
Škoda T 24
Škoda T 25
Konstrukta T-34/100
TVP VTU Koncept
Škoda T 50
TVP T 50/51

Reworked 26 vehicles in HD quality:

USSR: LTP, SU-18, SU-152, KV-3, KV-5, IS-6
Germany: Pz.Kpfw. II Luchs
USA: M7 Priest, T29, T30, V44, T54E1, T95E6
France: AMX AC mle. 48
UK: Birch Gun, Cruiser I, Cruiser II, Cruiser III, Cruiser IV, Comet, AT 15A
China: Wz-111, Wz-131, Chi-Ha
Japan: Ha-Go, Ke-Ni

Improved the visual models of the following Japanese vehicles: O-I Experimental, O-I, O-Ni.
Reworked the textures of track marks for all surfaces.
Rebalanced (improved) the parameters of 31 vehicles:

U.S.S.R.: T-44, SU-122-54, Object 430, SU-101, KV-4, T-10
Germany: VK 30.02 (D), Ferdinand, Tiger II, Jagdtiger, Leopard prototyp A.
U.S.A.: T69, T28, M26 Pershing, T32, T95, M46 Patton, M48A1 Patton.
France: ARL V39, AMX 12 t, AMX 13 75, AMX M4 mle. 45, Lorraine 40 t.
U.K.: WZ-131, WZ-132, T-34-3, T-34-2, WZ-111 model 1-4, 113, 121
Japan: Type 5 Chi-Ri.

Changes in Characteristics of U.S.S.R. Vehicles:

Т-44:
- Penetration of the UBR-412 shell for the 100 mm LB-1 gun increased from 175 mm to 183 mm.
T-54 first prototype:
- Penetration of the UBR-412 shell for the 100 mm D-10T-K gun increased from 175 mm to 183 mm.
SU-100M1
- Penetration of the UBR-412 shell for the 100 mm LB-1S gun increased from 175 mm to 183 mm.
T-54:
- Penetration of the UBR-412 shell for the 100 mm LB-1 gun increased from 175 mm to 183 mm.
Object 430:
- Durability increased from 1900 to 2000 HP.
- Durability of internal modules increased by 20%.
Т-10:
- Traverse speed of the T-10 suspension increased from 28 to 30.
- Dispersion on the move of the T-10 suspension decreased by 5%.
- Dispersion on hull traverse of the T-10 suspension decreased by 5%.
- Crossing capacity of the T-10 suspension on solid terrain increased by 8%.
- Crossing capacity of the T-10 suspension on medium terrain increased by 7%.
- Crossing capacity of the T-10 suspension on soft terrain increased by 4%.
- Traverse speed of the T-10M suspension increased from 30 to 32.
- Dispersion on the move of the T-10M suspension decreased by 5%.
- Dispersion on hull traverse of the T-10M suspension decreased by 5%.
- Crossing capacity of the T-10M suspension on solid terrain increased by 9%.
- Crossing capacity of the T-10M suspension on medium terrain increased by 15%.
- Crossing capacity of the T-10M suspension on soft terrain increased by 5%.
KV-4:
- Aiming time of the 107 mm ZiS-24 gun for the KV-4 turret reduced from 3,4 s to 3,1 s.
- Reload time of the 107 mm ZiS-24 gun for the KV-4 turret decreased from 11,4 s to 11 s.
- Aiming time of the 107 mm ZiS-24 gun for the KV-4-5 turret reduced from 3,4 s to 2,9 s.
- Reload time of the 107 mm ZiS-24 gun for the KV-4-5 turret decreased from 11,1 s to 10,3 s.
- Durability with the KV-4-5 turret increased from 1650 to 1700 HP.
SU-101:
- Added the 122 mm M62-S2 gun.

Changes in Characteristics of U.S. Vehicles:

M48A1 Patton:
- Aiming time of the 105 mm Gun M68 for the M87 turret decreased from 2 s to 1,9 s.
- Reload time of the 105 mm Gun M68 for the M87 turret decreased from 8,8 s to 8,35 s.
- Dispersion on turret traverse of the 105 mm Gun M68 decreased by 33%.
- Penetration of the AP M77 shell for the 90 mm Gun M41 increased from 173 mm to 181 mm.
M26 Pershing:
- Penetration of the AP M77 shell for the 90 mm Gun T15E2M2 increased from 180 mm to 190 mm.
M46 Patton:
- Penetration of the AP M77 shell for the 90 mm Gun T15E2M2 increased from 180 mm to 190 mm.
- Dispersion on turret traverse of the 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 decreased by 20%.
T69:
- Penetration of the AP M318 shell for the 90 mm Gun T178 increased from 173 mm to 181 mm.
T95E2:
- Penetration of the AP M318 shell for the 90 mm Gun M41E1 increased from 173 mm to 181 mm.
Т95:
- Durability increased from 1700 to 1800 HP.
- Durability of the Ford GAFM2A1 engine increased by 20%.
T28:
- Durability increased from 1150 to 1500 HP.
- Durability of the Ford GAFM2A1 engine increased by 20%.
T28 Prototype:
- Durability of the Ford GAFM2A1 engine increased by 20%.

Changes in Characteristics of German Vehicles:

Ferdinand:
- Reload time of the 12,8 cm Pak 44 L/55 gun for the Ferdinand turret decreased from 12 s to 11,7 s.
- Durability increased from 1200 to 1500 HP.
Leopard Prototyp A:
- Dispersion on the move of the Leopard Prototyp A1 suspension decreased by 9%.
- Dispersion on hull traverse of the Leopard Prototyp A1 suspension decreased by 9%.
- Dispersion on the move of the Leopard Prototyp A2 suspension decreased by 10%.
- Dispersion on hull traverse of the Leopard Prototyp A2 suspension decreased by 10%.
- Aiming time of the 10,5 cm L7A1 gun for the Porsche Standardpanzer turret decreased from 2,3 s to 2,1 s.
- Reload time of the 10.5 cm L7A1 gun for the Porsche Standardpanzer turret decreased from 11,1 s to 10,3 s.
- Dispersion on turret traverse of the 10.5 cm L7A1 gun decreased by 12%.
- Traverse speed of the Porsche Standardpanzer turret increased from 36 deg/s to 37 deg/s.
- Durability increased from 1650 to 1700 HP.
Jagdtiger:
- Durability increased from 1800 to 2100 HP.
Tiger II:
- Dispersion of the 10,5 cm Kw.K. L/52 gun decreased from 0.37 m to 0.35 m.
- Dispersion of the 10,5 cm Kw.K. L/68 gun decreased from 0.34 m to 0.31 m.
VK 30.02 (D):
- Traverse speed of the VK 30.02 (D) suspension increased from 38 to 39.
- Crossing capacity of the VK 30.02 (D) suspension on solid terrain increased by 8%.
- Crossing capacity of the VK 30.02 (D) suspension on medium terrain increased by 13%.
- Crossing capacity of the VK 30.02 (D) suspension on soft terrain increased by 8%.
- Traverse speed of the VK 30.02 (D) verstärkteketten suspension increased from 42 to 43.
- Crossing capacity of the VK 30.02 (D) verstärkteketten suspension on solid terrain increased by 9%.
- Crossing capacity of the VK 30.02 (D) verstärkteketten suspension on medium terrain increased by 15%.
- Crossing capacity of the VK 30.02 (D) verstärkteketten suspension on soft terrain increased by 9%.

Changes in Characteristics of French Vehicles:
- ARL V39:
  - Crossing capacity of the ARL V39 suspension on solid terrain increased by 6%.
  - Crossing capacity of the ARL V39 suspension on medium terrain increased by 6%.
  - Crossing capacity of the ARL V39 suspension on soft terrain increased by 7%.
  - Crossing capacity of the ARL V39 bis suspension on solid terrain increased by 7%.
  - Crossing capacity of the ARL V39 bis suspension on medium terrain increased by 12%.
  - Crossing capacity of the ARL V39 bis suspension on soft terrain increased by 7%.
  - Aiming time of the 90 mm AC DCA 45 gun for the ARL V39 turret decreased from 2,6 s to 2.1 s.
- AMX M4 mle. 45:
  - Durability with the ARL 44 turret increased from 1100 to 1200 HP.
  - Durability with the AMX M4 mle. 45 turret increased from 1200 to 1350 HP.
- AMX 12 t:
  - Dispersion on the move of the AMX 12 t 1er prototype suspension decreased by 12%.
  - Dispersion on hull traverse of the AMX 12 t 1er prototype suspension decreased by 12%.
  - Crossing capacity of the AMX 12 t 1er prototype suspension on solid terrain increased by 9%.
  - Crossing capacity of the AMX 12 t 1er prototype suspension on medium terrain increased by 8%.
  - Dispersion on the move of the AMX 12 t 2e prototype suspension decreased by 13%.
  - Dispersion on hull traverse of the AMX 12 t 2e prototype suspension decreased by 13%.
  - Crossing capacity of the AMX 12 t 2e prototype suspension on solid terrain increased by 10%.
  - Crossing capacity of the AMX 12 t 2e prototype suspension on medium terrain increased by 9%.
  - Dispersion on turret traverse of the 75 mm SA49 gun decreased by 5%.
  - Dispersion on turret traverse of the 75 mm SA50 gun decreased by 10%.
- AMX 13 75:
  - Traverse speed of the AMX 13 Type 1R suspension increased from 38 to 40.
  - Dispersion on the move of the AMX 13 Type 1R suspension decreased by 5%.
  - Dispersion on hull traverse of the AMX 13 Type 1R suspension decreased by 5%.
  - Traverse speed of the AMX 13 Type 2A suspension increased from 40 to 42.
  - Dispersion on the move of the AMX 13 Type 2A suspension decreased by 10%.
  - Dispersion on hull traverse of the AMX 13 Type 2A suspension decreased by 10%.
  - Dispersion on turret traverse of the 75 mm SA49 gun decreased by 11%.
  - Dispersion on turret traverse of the 75 mm SA50 gun decreased by 12%.
- Lorraine 40 t:
  - Aiming time of the 100 mm SA47 gun for the Lorraine 40 t turret decreased from 3 s to 2,5 s.
  - Aiming time of the 90 mm F3 gun for the Lorraine 40 t turret decreased from 2,7 s to 2,3 s.
- Bat.-Châtillon 25 t:
  - Aiming time of the 100 mm SA47 gun for the Batignolles-Châtillon 25 t turret decreased from 2,7 s to 2,5 s.
  - Aiming time of the 90 mm F3 gun for the Batignolles-Châtillon 25 t turret decreased from 2,7 s to 2,3 s.
Changes in Characteristics of Chinese Vehicles:
- 121:
  - Crossing capacity of the 121 suspension on solid terrain increased by 12%.
  - Crossing capacity of the 121 suspension on medium terrain increased by 11%.
  - Crossing capacity of the 121 suspension on soft terrain increased by 11%.
  - Dispersion on turret traverse of the 122 mm 60-122TG gun decreased by 14%.
  - Gun depression angle increased from 3 deg to 3,5 deg.
- WZ-132:
  - Reload time of the 100 mm 59-100T gun for the WZ-131-1 turret decreased from 8,5 s to 8,1 s.
  - Reload time of the 100 mm 59-100T gun for the WZ-132 turret decreased from 8,3 s to 7,7 s.
  - Reload time of the 100 mm 60-100T gun for the WZ-132 turret decreased from 7,9 s to 7,3 s.
- 113:
  - Dispersion on the move of the 113 suspension decreased by 5%.
  - Dispersion on hull traverse of the 113 suspension decreased by 5%.
  - Crossing capacity of the 113 suspension on solid terrain increased by 15%.
  - Crossing capacity of the 113 suspension on medium terrain increased by 14%.
  - Crossing capacity of the 113 suspension on soft terrain increased by 7%.
  - Aiming time of the 122 mm 60-122T gun for the 113 turret increased from 2,7 s to 2,8 s.
  - Reload time of the 122 mm 60-122T gun for the 113 turret decreased from 10,9 s to 10 s.
  - Dispersion of the 122 mm 60-122T gun increased from 0.36 to 0.37 m.
  - Gun depression angle increased from 4 deg to 5 deg.
- WZ-131:
  - Crossing capacity of the WZ-131 suspension on soft terrain increased by 6%.
  - Crossing capacity of the WZ-131 model 2 suspension on soft terrain increased by 7%.
  - Aiming time of the 100 mm 59-100T gun for the 132B turret decreased from 2,7 s to 2,6 s.
  - Reload time of the 100 mm 59-100T gun for the 132B turret decreased from 8,7 s to 8,3 s.
  - Dispersion on turret traverse of the 85 mm 64-85T gun decreased by 17%.
- WZ-111 model 1-4:
  - Dispersion on the move of the WZ-111 suspension decreased by 13%.
  - Dispersion on hull traverse of the WZ-111 suspension decreased by 13%.
  - Dispersion on the move of the WZ-111 model 4 suspension decreased by 14%.
  - Dispersion on hull traverse of the WZ-111 model 4 suspension decreased by 14%.
- T-34-2:
  - Aiming time of the 100 mm 59-100T gun for the T-34-2 model 2 turret decreased from 2,9 s to 2,8 s.
  - Aiming time of the 122 mm 37-122JT gun for the T-34-2 model 2 turret decreased from 3,4 s to 3,1 s.
  - Gun depression angle increased from 3 deg to 5 deg.
- T-34-3:
  - Gun depression angle increased from 3 deg to 5 deg.
Changes in Characteristics of Japanese Vehicles:
- Type 5 Chi-Ri:
  - Durability of internal modules increased by 15%.

Maps and Objects:

Added the new Pilsen map for the Random Battle and Rampage modes.
Removed the Fjords map from the Random Battle mode.
Removed the South Coast map from the game client.
Refined the lighting of effects on maps.
Fixed and improved some visual effects.

Other:

Fixed the occasional issue with the awarding of victory points in the Rampage mode.
Fixed some issues with the new vehicle customization interface.
Returned the information about Industrial Resource earned by members of the clan to the clan profile.
Fixed the issue with distorted display of shadows on some buildings.