That is, is aiming time fixed as "time it takes to go from max reticule size to min size" or is the time a function of the distance traveled? So if you start w/a smaller circle, you aim faster?
From my experience a v-stab is always better than a gld. It seems to me that your reticule always contracts at the same rate, not over the same period of time. But, even if a v-stab doesn't reduce the time it takes to fully aim your shot, it will reduce the time it takes to get an acceptable shot (ie, your reticule is slightly smaller than your target, but not fully zoomed).
If you search the WoT forums long enough you will probably find someone that has done actual testing of this.
Well, I guess I'm not buying gold. I went to do so before the 10% bonus ran out, but it wouldn't accept my credit card. I've never had any such problem before, online or otherwise.
Their loss, I suppose. I'm not terribly inclined to work too hard to give them money, and as I have other things to take care of first, the promotion will be over before I get the chance to give the problem more than a cursory glance.
I'll survive on the initial slots, plus whatever I pick up from tree changes. Might actually be a good thing - otherwise I'll be way too tempted to finish doubles every day for entirely too many tanks.
Free Gold + Premium!
www.alienwarearena.com/giveaway/world-of-tanks-bonus-pack/
350 gold, 3 days Premium. GO GO GO!!!
*EU server only
Awesome :awe: got it!
Can i keep this key for use later or does it have a use by date?
Free Gold + Premium!
www.alienwarearena.com/giveaway/world-of-tanks-bonus-pack/
350 gold, 3 days Premium. GO GO GO!!!
*EU server only
No idea, but I thought you were on the NA server?
It's an EU only deal.
From my experience a v-stab is always better than a gld. It seems to me that your reticule always contracts at the same rate, not over the same period of time. But, even if a v-stab doesn't reduce the time it takes to fully aim your shot, it will reduce the time it takes to get an acceptable shot (ie, your reticule is slightly smaller than your target, but not fully zoomed).
If you search the WoT forums long enough you will probably find someone that has done actual testing of this.
Vstab has 2 effects: one is to make your reticule always smaller (so you aim faster after moving) and it reduces the aim time to reach smallest reticule because the reticule is 20% smaller.
GLD only works when you're not moving. The 2 stack. I believe I have both on my is4.
The thing with vstab is you can PAB better with it as well because your reticule is naturally smaller and thus your shot is more accurate. It's great for every tank that's not a TD.
Are you sure about this? i.e., you have explicitly tested it? I would test but I don't have access to any tanks w/vstab as an option, lol.
But it's not obvious that smaller reticule = less time to reach smallest reticule size. Like there's 2 possibilities:
1) It always takes the same amt of time to go from max to min reticule size. Since vstab only modifies the max reticule size, overall aiming time is unchanged.*
2) Aim time is a function of the change in reticule radius. So starting at a smaller reticule = faster aiming.
Both are reasonable ways to have coded the aiming mechanic. But we have no way of knowing which one w/o testing. And i havent found any data to support 1) or 2).
*Aim time is actually decreased if you don't care about reaching exactly the fully aimed state.
edit: That said, regardless of whether it's 1) or 2), vstab sounds like universally better lol.
From what I understand:
VStab is a 20% reduction of your normal gun reticle... however, it does not decrease the rate at which the reticle shrinks.
GLDs do increase the rate at which the reticle shrinks.
Basically this.
I had the vstab and the difference was night and day on my t-54 in beta. It doesn't make the aim time longer to compensate. The GLD and VSTAB both stack.
Think I am going to wait to renew my premium account. I have enough gold but not feeling the game much anymore. I will probably still play tiger, IS, and 152 derp KV for laughs. But going to not play as much as I used to.
Think I am going to wait to renew my premium account. I have enough gold but not feeling the game much anymore. I will probably still play tiger, IS, and 152 derp KV for laughs. But going to not play as much as I used to.
when is .7 supposed to come out?
2-3 months ago?
In current WoT, apparently an HE shell that lands near a tank can check for weakspots in the armour and use that armour value to calculate the damage so they're making the check smarter to reduce crazy HE damage figures.