He clearly meant the UK tree : P
/j
^^
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The buccaneer used the “100 Gal No 1 Mk 1 Fire bomb” as per the Buc S2 aircrew manual. But the Harrier Gr1 uses the Mk77 in game. So… Shrug
Yeah never heard of buc one. But mk 77 is one of ours (Navy one), might be worth checking if US Navy phantoms carried them so you have justification for them on a British one
I suppose this might not be the best place to post this, but has anyone payed attention to EU regulations lately? There’s a new one:
Commission and national authorities take action to protect children from harmful practices in video games
This boils down to several points for War Thunder:
- Games Must Show Real-World Prices:
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Currently, in War Thunder, European players in the EU purchase Gaijin Coins (the premium currency) with real money, and then convert those into Golden Eagles for in-game purchases. Or we purcase GE directly with Euros. For example, you might buy 2500 Gaijin Coins for €16,50 or 16,50 GJN (since the exchange rate is 1:1). However, this can still be a little unclear to players at first glance. If the EU regulation was enforced, the game would need to show a clearer breakdown, like: “1500 Gaijin Coins = €6,60” or “150 Golden Eagles = €0,99,” alongside the in-game prices of items. This would make it crystal clear how much real-world money you’re spending. Luckily Gaijin does this already for the most part.
I personally still use my spreadsheet to calculate how much I’m spending in GE:
- No More Multiple Premium Currencies:
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Right now, War Thunder has two distinct currencies for premium purchases: Gaijin Coins (used to buy Golden Eagles) and Golden Eagles (which are used to unlock premium content). If the EU regulation were in place, the game might have to consolidate both into one unified currency. Instead of buying Gaijin Coins and then converting them to Golden Eagles, you might just have a single currency (maybe only Gaijincoins?) that directly translates to real-world money without any conversion step. This would simplify the economy, as players would only need to focus on one currency.
- Ban on Mismatched Bundles:
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War Thunder often sells bundles of Golden Eagles in amounts that don’t align exactly with the cost of in-game items. For example, if a premium vehicle costs 8,560 Golden Eagles (like the Dutch Sea Hawk), the smallest fitting bundle available might be 10000 Golden Eagles for €49,50, leaving you with an extra 1,440 Golden Eagles that you don’t need, effectively forcing you to overpay for the exact amount you need. If this regulation were enforced, War Thunder would be required to offer bundles where you could buy exactly 8,560 Golden Eagles for €42,37, or whatever matches the item price exactly, eliminating excess spending.
- Clear and Honest Descriptions:
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With the current War Thunder premium items, it’s often unclear exactly what players are getting, especially with bundled offers. For example, a bundle might offer Golden Eagles, a premium vehicle, and some premium time, but without an explanation of how each item benefits your gameplay or what the total value of the bundle is. If the regulations were enforced, War Thunder would be required to list a detailed breakdown of each item, its value, and how it affects your gameplay (for example, “1,000 Golden Eagles = €6,60 for purchasing premium vehicles, 15-day premium account for increased XP, etc.”).
- Refund Transparency:
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In War Thunder, if you purchase something like a premium vehicle or a premium account with Golden Eagles, it’s often difficult to know exactly what your refund rights are, especially if you bought a non-refundable item. If this regulation were enforced, War Thunder would have to make it clear that purchases can be refunded within a X-day period, unless marked as non-refundable: https://support.gaijin.net/hc/en-us/articles/12580041987217-FAQ-Premium-Shop
- No Manipulative Legal Language:
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Sometimes, terms and conditions in War Thunder may have confusing language that could mislead players into thinking they have fewer rights when it comes to refunds, transactions, or in-game purchases. The EU regulation would require the game to simplify and clarify these terms, making it clear that all transactions are subject to EU consumer protection laws and cannot hide behind vague disclaimers like “purchases are final,” unless specific items are explicitly marked as non-refundable.
- Protecting Vulnerable Players:
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War Thunder has various ways of monetizing that could potentially exploit vulnerable players, especially in the case of young players who may not fully understand the financial consequences of their actions. For instance, the game offers enticing discounts on premium vehicles and premium account during certain events, which might encourage players to spend large amounts of money on in-game items they don’t necessarily need. The EU regulations would ensure that War Thunder doesn’t use predatory tactics like time-limited offers or rewards that encourage over-spending, especially targeting younger or vulnerable players who might be unaware of the potential consequences.
For now these are just reccomendations not written into law, but any game company could be investigated and subsequently sued if found practicing exploitive sales practices, like what is now happening with League of Legends and has happened to Star Stable Online.
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It’ll be interesting to see how Gaijin adapts to the regulations. The regulations themselves are ultimately a good thing, so I hope Gaijin follows them in good faith. They have a lot to lose if they don’t.
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For this here I think they should bring the prices down to what the GE pack is, so like the German LA-5
It would be easier just to remove that 250 and keep it at 5,000 since that matches the 5,000 GE pack
This is a bit a lot of people dont know too much about the EU, while you might not break the law, if you break the spirit of the law, you will be punished still. Its sadly something not enough governments do in general when people/groups use loopholes.
Key example iirc is when the EU forced apple to stop being unreasonable about phone chargers, apple tried to play silly about it and thought they were big brain in finding a loophole and the EU threatened major sanctions for not following the spirit of the law.
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My hopes
Air:
- Maneuverable lower BR jets
- Cold war stuff
- Maybe a new weapon type
- PvE overhaul within ASB
- New map for ASB
Ground:
- Nations getting the armor they deserve. (usa germany israel france italy)
Naval:
- Early ship to ship missiles and advance torpedos
- Sub gameplay!
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I’m hoping this british law helps all nations around the world with over priced premiums.
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isnt UK not part of EU anymore?
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Okay this hits hard
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Are you sure that it said 100 gal? I can’t find any fire, incendiary or napalm bomb that is listed as exactly 100 gal, closest values I could find are 90 and 112
That’s what is in the crew manual
Hmm, the designation for it is a bit odd. Afaik they originally used the # lb XY Mk Z designation for their incendiary bombs as well.
The only British incendiary bombs that I could find close to the 100 gallon capacity are the 400 lb IB Mk 1 and 500 lb IB Mk 1, which both would have less than 100 gallons judging by their American counterparts. I don’t know at what time those were in service though.
Edit: There apparently also was the so called ‘Incendiary Bomb 1000 lb Mk 1’, but I can’t find the liquid/gel capacity for that one
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The early 1st gen fighter (6.7 ~ 7.0) from USN ?
But, include the early light attack aircraft rank V ?
The early gen ECM pod, and the early flare/chaff dispenser for aircraft in late 60’s ~ early 70’s
The early laser guided bomb in the vietnam war era, and the early short-range subsonic cruise missile
Air EC map 160 km X 160 km or 240 km X 240 km for ASB
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if i say to you how these tactics are called i get a ban
i love customer protection
Not for 5 years now, since 31st January 2020.
America.