[server] [update] Update 27.10.2016 (Server Update)

[DisconnecT83 7,627]

 

• Real tank sights magnification has been implemented on rank IV ground vehicles, except for a few vehicles that had real magnification of less than 3x (Panzerbefelhswagen VI P, Pzkpfw VI Tiger P, A43 Black Prince, IS-2 1943, ISU-122/122S/152).
• BR’s in RB for following vehicles have been changed: B-18А - from 2.3 to 1.7, KV-122 - from 6.0 to 5.7.

Note: This server update applies to all platforms unless specifically highlighted.

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The current provided patchnotes reflect the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates and fixes may be not listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving all the time and certain fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

[Ullr_Diabolos 456]

Sounds Great ..  I didn't tested yet ...  is a step in the right direction ...

[Schindibee 2,856]

Very nice and much anticipated and appreciated!

 

However I'm a bit confused about the wording (or about the fact that the list included all vehicles): Does it mean that only Rank IV vehicles get the new sights, or all vehicles UP TO Rank IV (as V already got it with recent patch)?

 

Also, how are the special cases solved which seem to have 3 steps of magnification (Panther 2, Panther F,...)?

 

Edit: What would be nice now is if those "new" values would be shown somewhere in the stats card: Magnification and FOV...   ;-)

[SvenTheFree 1,745]

Real tank sights magnification will been implemented in all, except for vehicles that had real magnification of less than 3x ?

 

This changes can lead to large changes in BR.

 

 

[Ingram IV 162]

Its a very good update. But I will ask, how about the binoculars they will remain the same?

[GreenAid 944]

14 minutes ago, Schindibee said:

Very nice and much anticipated and appreciated!

 

However I'm a bit confused about the wording (or about the fact that the list included all vehicles): Does it mean that only Rank IV vehicles get the new sights, or all vehicles UP TO Rank IV (as V already got it with recent patch)?

Pretty sure it means only T4. First they did T5 now T4 and maybe next will be T3 and so on.

 

14 minutes ago, Schindibee said:

Edit: What would be nice now is if those "new" values would be shown somewhere in the stats card: Magnification and FOV...   ;-)

I agree, make a suggestion

[Vitasalato 681]

26 minutes ago, Schindibee said:

Also, how are the special cases solved which seem to have 3 steps of magnification (Panther 2, Panther F,...)?

 

 

Exactly. In the Leopard 1 the Rangefinder was the primary optic used by the gunner, while the coaxial optic (used in game) was secondary. Source

 

 

Edited October 27, 2016 by Vitasalato

[OddballE8 3,878]

IIRC the Panther D had the  Turmzielfernrohr TZF 12 which only has a fixed 2.5x magnification.

That said, I think that the 2.5 ones should have 2.5x and not 3x (unless I'm reading this wrong, but it sounds like you implemented better zoom for those that had more than 3.0x zoom, but left the others at 3.0x zoom despite them having lower zoom in real life.)

[_Frosty1986_ 489]

Why is the distance scale on the FV4202 gunsight different, that was yesterday? I see no mention in your patch notes. Why it is changed then?

[VietkongWarrior 11]

I'm not an expert about optic, but can i ask: now Russia tank tier IV has real life bad optic? And i don't see T44-100 anywhere......

[Koty1996 457]

14 minutes ago, OddballE8 said:

IIRC the Panther D had the  Turmzielfernrohr TZF 12 which only has a fixed 2.5x magnification.

That said, I think that the 2.5 ones should have 2.5x and not 3x (unless I'm reading this wrong, but it sounds like you implemented better zoom for those that had more than 3.0x zoom, but left the others at 3.0x zoom despite them having lower zoom in real life.)

Yeah, if the tank had really weak optics, it stays at 3x zoom. While I would not mind those tanks also getting real optics - for more realism - I can kind of see why it is so (balance?). On the other hand, it could actually itself serve for better-balanced gameplay and some more variety... 

[HerrSektor 3,840]

When we will get the datasheets for the zoom optics for each tank????

[LordMustang 7,403]

May our magnifications be high and our enemies big!

[Vitasalato 681]

7 minutes ago, zSektor92 said:

When we will get the datasheets for the zoom optics for each tank????

 

They already did

 

1 hour ago, DisconnecT83 said:

Real tank sights

 

[HerrSektor 3,840]

32 minutes ago, Vitasalato said:

 

They already did

 

 

oh thanks! i missed it

[__eyja 1]

What does the "range" mean in the google docs chart?

[MrMG42 1,296]

Well i have a question, why has Flakpanzer I "Gepard" a Multiplication of 3, his optics had in real life a 1.5(50°) to 6(12,5°) Multiplication?

[Jihan 3]

Sorry, but what does the "range" column mean on the spreadsheet? I don't really understand why those numbers deviate so much.

[Taiidan_Triikor 377]

Love the real tank sights implementation ,but I fail to see any logic appart from trying to attract more customer about the kv-122 br change.

at 6.0 it was a great is2 counterpart , and it didn't gave an edge to anyone buying it , now people buying it will be able to club 4.7 with it

[Schleifer_ger 427]

Wow! The difference is enormous. Now I can actually aim at weak spots from far away (Panther G).

And the field of view is still decent, even when zoomed in...

 

Looks like German tanks have a massive field of view advantage!

 

 

 

 

[Packal 7,643]

Will you implement also real sights (mean crosshairs)? 

[Tetravault 224]

I do enjoy these minor updates to the game. I would love to see these more often, rather than having to wait for all of this to be done in one major update.

[Hornet331 8,089]

40 minutes ago, Osskyw said:

What does the "range" mean in the google docs chart?

 

field of view, bad translation.

[__eyja 1]

14 minutes ago, Hornet331 said:

 

field of view, bad translation.

It's not. Tanks with vastly different "range" have similar FoV.

[ArmouredPudding 51]

Was it implemented already? Because didnt find anything different here.