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New Players Frequently Asked Questions - updated for v1.7
Table of Contents:
1. Common Questions. (These are the most often asked questions in no particular order)
2. Future Content and suggestions. (Questions relating to upcoming content like and proposed content)
3. Gameplay. (Anything that is a literal part of the game, including matchmaking, balance, tank questions and game mechanics, among other things.
4. User interface and the Client. (Anything directly relating to the interface and the client. This means invites, platoons and commands).
5. Mods. (Anything about mods, how to install them, what the more common ones are, and any rules relating to them.)
6. Rules. (Rule based questions. This means forum rules and in game rules as well.)
7. The Forums. (Any questions relating to the forums).
8. Moderation. (Questions relating to the moderation of the forums and ingame.)
9. Misc. (Unsorted questions that don’t fit into anywhere else, like stuff about clans.)
Common Questions And Future Content and suggestions:
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- Why is my account banned?
Whatever the reason for your account ban, discussing or appealing it on these forums will not help you. You need to take it to support, where you can appeal it. Please consider reading the forums rules located here, and game rules located here to avoid future bans.
- Can I transfer back to NA? Or to ANY other server?
There are no transfers for anyone back to any server. If you want to go back, you'll either need to start again. Transfers in the past have only been when servers have been closed (Vietnam, Korea) or servers opened up (SEA/Asia). There are NO plans for that to change in the near future.
- Which tank is the best?
There is no best tank. Each has their own weaknesses and strengths. Find out what you enjoy playing in, and find out what tank suits your play style. Often, the best tank is the one you enjoying driving the most.
- Will the Type 59 be added into the gift store?
Never say never, although it is reserved primarily as the top reward tank for competitions, it and other rare tanks have been seen in the gift shop for very short periods so save up your money..
- Can I use red text or swear in these forums?
Red text is reserved for moderator actions only, Swearing on the other hand is a different matter, the word "shit" for instance is no longer an offence, however when used to describe someone else its considered an insult and will get you into trouble. As a good rule of thumb, swearing will get you into trouble if its directed at someone as a insult or if it is used excessively. To get a full list of what can get you banned in the forums, please read the Forum Rules.
- What are these WG_Something_Somthing_49 players doing in XX tank ruining my game?
These are promotional accounts with different tanks added to them. Unless experienced players who already have a WoT account turn up to the event they're going to be effectively Tier 1 players at Tier 10. This cannot be helped, and will be over soon enough. Hey, it makes it easier to get those Ace Tanker badges, right?
- There's a WG_ account in my game. Is it a scam?
No. A WG_(Name) account is an event account. They are driven by Community Contributors, moderators and GMs. If you see a WG_Hunt account, it is part of the hunt us down event.
- How do I upload pictures to the forums?
Upload your picture to tinypic.com or imgur.com and copy the image link it gives you. When you are creating a topic or a reply to a topic you can insert the image using the Image tool on the toolbar
Future Content and Suggestions:
- Will there be more tiers added?
The developers have stated many times that Tier 10 is the highest the game will go, because it would become very unbalanced and most lines wouldn't continue very far past their current state. Th introduction of smooth-bore guns is the cutoff date for tanks being included into World of Tanks. They would be so accurate that any sniper and support role tanks would be made useless, and the game would be reduced to aiming with a ridiculously tiny dot. Taking into account reactive and ceramic armour... the game would cease to be interesting or balanced
- Will the machine guns on tanks be activated?
Beyond the point of being completely redundant and a waste of code, the machine guns would be unable to harm anything in the game and only slow down slower computers even further. Again, the developers have stated machine guns won't be added for these obvious reasons.
- Will infantry be added into the game?
In no form or shape will people (even inside tanks, because this would raise the rating of the game) be visible in game. This is a tank game, so people (whether as a lucky target or an equipment) aren't shown. Again, the developers have stated this several times.
- Will artillery be removed?
Artillery is part of the game and the developers have consistently refused to remove it from the game. It's viewed as a necessary class needed to stop camping and encourage gameplay. It is somewhat of a balancing factor for tanks like an T110E3/T-95 or a hull down heavy or TD. It will NEVER be removed from the game, So please stop asking.
- Will the M1 Abrams be added?
No, never ever ever. It is too modern and ridiculously OP.
- Will side skirts/ sandbags be added into the game as equipment?
They are planned, but no time frame has been given.
Gameplay:
- Why is every team full of bad players?
The ASIA server is still small, You will often be vsing the same players over and over again within a few battles. Try taking a break for a hour and come back felling refreshed and with a positive look on things. It also helps to seek advice on what you can do to carry more .
- Why do German tanks get engine fires from frontal hits when the engine is in the back?
The transmission for the German tanks is located in the front of the tank. Hitting this is like hitting the engine, so you can damage, destroy or ignite an engine of a German tank from the front. This is added because the transmission fluid is flammable. The Russians have a similar weakness- you can hit their ammo racks from the front.
- Why does it take so long to get a match in low tiers on the HK server?
Due to the relatively low user population on the Asia server, you will get better queue time in Tiers 1-5 on the ANZ server as WG introduced automated (bot) players to make up numbers. If you want to play in Tiers 1-2 on the HK server then use the Proving Grounds battle mode.
- Why doesn't matchmaking take into account stats?
Because that would eliminate win rate as reliable statistic, as well as making the game more boring. World of Tanks is based on chance, and that is portrayed in the match maker. Sometimes you get bad teams, sometimes you get good ones. If match maker gave each side a balanced statistic, then the win rate of players would balance out, since their wins were more based on luck than skill. Wargaming has stated that they will never, ever include stats into the random MM system.
- Why does my Tier 10 Tanks cost so much to repair/re-arm?
These tanks are end game tanks, and as such will cost a lot to maintain. This is done so that the people don't just play their Tier 10 tanks all the time, and ignore all the lower tiers. This means players will be more likely to play the middle tiers as well.
- Why can't I platoon with a tank lower than me?
When platooning, tanks need to all be the same tier. This stops low tier tanks getting pulled up into Tier 10 games in order to maximise their experience.
- How does artillery shoot across the map so accurately? (relatively speaking)
Through the use of artillery mode, arty gets an overhead view of the map. One can access it by hitting shift (default setting).
- Why do my shells sometimes deal no damage?
There are several reasons for this. If you hit the tracks, the shell is absorbed by tracks and no damage is dealt since the shell didn't penetrate the hull. If you shoot the mantlet, you have effectively shot two layers of armour- spaced armour really- and often the shell will be stopped by this and deal no damage, even though it says penetration. The third reason is that you're shooting spaced armour, which will force the shell to explode early for no damage. The Super Pershing has this on it's front, while the E-Series tanks (E-100, E-50, etc.) have spaced side armour. The final reason you may get a no damage pen is when the shell disintegrates while penetrating. This has been confirmed that it can happen. It's pretty rare, but quite annoying when it happens.
See this video for further information.
- How am I killed in my arty when I'm not spotted?
It's possible for good arty players to deduce the position of an enemy arty by the traces left by their firing, this is known as counter battery fire. It's faint and not easily seen, but can be quite deadly. To avoid this, reposition after every shot to avoid counter battery. This really only happens at Tier 4 and higher, since the lower tiers lack the range to cover an entire map.
- How can I avoid being spotted?
Bushes and camo nets provide bonuses that will prevent you from being spotted. Depending on the size of the tank though, no amount of camo may help you. Sitting behind a bush instead of in it will greatly increase your chances of not being spotted when firing, while sitting behind two bushes (one in front of the other) can make it almost impossible for you to be spotted.
- How do I know when I'm spotted?
Generally, if you can see the enemy tanks, you'll see a few start turning their guns in your direction. If not, once shells start landing around you, you're spotted. The Sixth Sense perk will alert you when you get spotted, but there's a three second delay.
- How do some people repair their tracks instantly?
These players are using a repair kit. They can fully repair any damaged module, instantly. Without a repair kit, a module can only stay damaged.
- Why can our barrels dig into the ground or pass through walls for no damage?
The developers experimented with this back in closed beta. It was incredibly annoying and took a lot of the fun out of city battles. Long barreled tanks- not just German L100s- were severely handicapped trying to peek a boo. So, it was tried but rejected.
- Why are some tanks in game, but not able to be bought?
These are tanks that were in the gift shop or store at some point, then removed for balance or gameplay reasons. The Type 59 falls into the balance reasoning. The Panzer B2 and the Mini Maus were removed because the French were added into the game, so people could acquire them normally.
Other tanks were part of special pre-order bonuses, like the Panzer V-IV and the M6A2E1. And then there are those like the A-32 and the BT-SV that were introduced for public testing. Some of the above have now been released sometimes in the prem shop, so keep your eyes out.
- Why do people buy premium tanks?
Premium tanks earn more XP and credits than other tanks. They can also train crews that can be placed in the same nation's class of tank (as in, an IS-6 can train a Russian heavy tank for no downside, but not a T62-A crew). This makes them very valuable for supporting higher tier tanks and buying higher tier tanks.
- What is the highest credit earning premium tank?
The tank earning on average the most amount of net credits (as of the last statistics in 2017) was the Type 59. Second after that was the T26E5, followed by the M4A1 Revalorise.
- What is the highest credit earning non-premium tank?
As of 2017 when statistics from vbaddict were last available, the tank earning the most gross credits on average per game (that is not premium) was the WZ-111 Model 5A heavy tank, followed by the Maus heavy tank.
- What advantages do a more well trained crew offer?
A more well trained crew is better than a lesser trained one in every way. The commander can see further, the gunner is more accurate and aims faster, the radio range is increased, the loader will load faster, the tank will accelerate faster. Every personalized aspect of the crew is improved. Things such as damage and penetration, however, are not affected by a crew.
- How many crew skills can one crew member have?
A crew member can have as many skills as are available. Additionally, if a single crew member does two or more roles, the skills for said roles (say, if the Commander shoots the gun, he gains access to Gunner skills) are made available.
- Why does it take so long to train a skill in the higher percents, and take so much longer on the third and fourth skills?
The XP requirement for each skill increases dramatically with each skill. The lower percentiles of a skill need but a fraction of the exp required at the top end. This is done for realism- learning the basics of a skill is easy, but it takes time. Balance also plays a part- if it was too easy to grind up all your skills, it would become unbalanced. See this graph on the increasing EXP requirements.
- Why is there a camp set up inside the flag?
The pile of boxes and the wooden pole structure have two roles. One, they make the base not look like some arbitrary position on the map, but a used position. Two, they serve as cover. Both will block exactly one shot each. If one is capturing the flag, this cover can save them and allow them to finish capturing.
- Which tank has the best gun depression in the game?
The elite M2 MT has the best depression in the game, with -20. The elited M5 Stuart also shares this, but only with the derp gun. The next closest rival is the Dicker Max at -15.
- If I enable accelerated crew training, will I still earn XP for my tank?
You will continue to earn free XP, but you will not earn regular XP anymore on the tank - that is distributed to the crew member on the lowest training level.
- Why do some modules have different stats between tanks?
Some modules are affected by which tank they are in. Mainly this is Rate of Fire, because that is not specific to the gun, but rather the layout of the tank. In the French line mainly, the aim time of the 90mm DCA 45 decreases with each subsequent tank. Some stats, however, are gun specific and will not change- mainly damage, penetration and accuracy.
- What happens if the fuel tanks are destroyed?
Your tank will catch on fire, 100% of the time.
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User interface and the client:
- How do I do the "Alert to C1" action, where a grid on the map flashes?
You can do this by activating your cursor in game (Hold down ctrl) and left clicking the grid you want to alert. Don't spam this.
- How do I say in chat "[Playername] follow me!" or "[Playername], fall back!" ?
You can do the former by pointing your reticule at an ally, and hitting the T button (Default). The latter is done by aiming at an ally, and holding down the Z button (default), and moving your cursor in the direction of the "Fall back!" option until it lights up. Then release the button and the order will be given. The radial menu has different options depending on what it's aimed at- friend, foe or nothing.
- How do I record a battle?
You can enable replays by going into the Menu -> Settings -> Game and ticking Enable Battle Recording. It's recommended that you have this enabled, since if you get banned, you have undeniable proof of your innocence (if you are, that is.) Replay files are located inside the World of Tanks folder, inside the Replay's folder. The default directory address is C:\Games\World_of_Tanks\replays.
- How do I stop my TD or SPG from turning around out of sniper mode?
The X button (default) will engage the Tank Hull Lock. . This means that when the reticule reaches the edge of the traverse limit for the gun, the tank won't re-position or turn. It is not available for TDs with turrets, and does work in arty mode.
- How can I look around without moving my turret?
By holding the right mouse button (default), your turret will lock. You can check around corners or behind you without your turret moving an inch.
- What is meant by the little shields in game with a number inside of them?
These represent platoons. They are marked by different numbers to differentiate between them. Three players can be in a single platoon, and a those sharing the same numbered shield are in the same platoon. These should not be confused with the Master Tanker badges, which can be awarded after battle for receiving more than the average xp of a % of drivers.
- Why can I sell only five tanks a day?
This is a fail safe in case your account becomes compromised. A hacker (or your brother you let use your account) can only sell five of your tanks, not all of them in one hit. It is quite rare that you will need to sell more than five tanks in a day anyway.
- How do I chat amongst my platoon only, or to everyone in the lobby?
To cycle the channel you will type into, hit TAB when the chat box is opened.
- How do I add friends in World of Tanks?
In a battle, activate the cursor (hold ctrl) and right click someone's name and click 'Add to friends list'. Out of game, click the Contacts tab in the bottom right, click Find Contacts and search the name of the user you want to find. Alternatively, in clan chat or a channel, you can right click on someone's name and go 'Add to friends list'.
- How do I accept a platoon invite?
In the bottom right of the screen in the garage is a speech bubble with three exclamation marks in it. Open that up and your invite will be in there. Click it and hit accept. In game you may be invited to a dynamic platoon, you can accept by Ctrl-click on the player name who created the invite.
- What are there two different stars in my garage?
The star in the top right hand corner next to the Research button is the vehicle specific EXP. It is earned in game in said tank. The other star is free xp. Normal exp can be converted into free exp on elited tanks with gold. Otherwise, 5% of the exp you earn in any tank (not just elite, and not deducted from said tank. This is a bonus, not a subtraction from the other value.) Free exp is used last when buying modules and unlocking tanks, and can be used on any tank.
- What happens if I swear/abuse others too much in game?
If reported, the moderators will issue you with a chat ban. This will also stop you from using the in game quick commands and flashing the map features, making you effectively muted. You can still play however.
- Can I disable the in game Chat censor filter?
Yes, you can. It is found in Settings menu, in the Game tab. Disable it at your own risk.
- How do I check how much experience until my crew members reach the next % on their current skill?
Right click on a member of your crew that is now training a skill. Click Personal File on the drop down menu that appears. In the box that appears, on the left hand side will be a heading called 'Training'. This is in the Service Record tab. The first value it gives you is 'Experience Required to Upgrade Skill', which is how much XP you need to earn to go up 1% in that skill. The second value is the average amount of experience this crew member earns per battle (they don't all earn it with the same equal amount), and how long it's expected to reach the next %.
- How are the lists on each side of the battle sorted?
The tank lists displayed on each side of the screen during a battle are sorted by: tier (the highest tier tanks go on top), class (heavy tanks go to the top of the tier pile, everything else goes below that) and alphabetical order (the heavy tanks at the top of their are sorted alphabetically, but stay at the top of their tier still. The other tanks are sorted without any order, just by alphabetical order. For example, a KV-1S would be above a Vk 3601H.)
- Can I trade/exchange credits/XP/gold/tanks with another player?
This feature is not in game right now, and it is unlikely that it will be added, since it will add more incentive to hack accounts and allow clans to 'boost' players into higher tiers.
There is always the gift shop, however.
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Mods:
- How do I install a mod?
You install a mod by placing the folder/files inside your res_mods folder, inside the current version folder (currently 1.7.1.2). This folder is found in your World of tanks folder. Usually, mods will include instructions on the exact placing of a mod, but most of the time they just come with the res_mods folder or 1.7.1.2 folder in the .zip. Just dump it straight into the respective folder- if the zip has a res_mods folder, place it in the World of Tanks folder and merge it, if it has an 1.7.1.2 folder, place it in the res_mods folder and merge it. Then restart your client and away you go! Most mod packs now come with installer programs which take away some of the complexity.
- How do I get the 'Remember Password?" box back in my client?
You can Install a mod that saves your password, or just your email. Several can be found in the http://forum.worldoftanks.asia/index.php?/forum/106-player-made-mods-addons/ sub forum.
- Are any mods disallowed on the ASIA server?
Refer to the Fair Play policy and FAQs for what types of mods are allowed or banned.
- What is XVM?
XVM is a modification for World of Tanks. It displays in game the efficiency of each player, their win rate and their battles played. It also displays one sides chance to win based on the efficiency and win rate of each team. The mod is colour coded as well, with purple being the best and red being the worst.
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- [Playername] was AFK on my team. What do I do?
First off, look at the name of the player. If it is greyed out, then the player has not loaded into the game (usually due to hardware issues). In this case, it's not their fault, and there's nothing you can do. If the players name is the same colour as everyone else, then they have loaded in. You can report them, which will in-time with enough reports result in a investigation into their account and may lead to a ban for them. You can do this by activating your cursor (Hold down ctrl) and right clicking their name. A drop down menu will appear, and one of the options available will be 'Complain (5)'. Click this and select Inaction/Bot. This will add a complaint against them. If you want to to take it further, or run out of complaints, open a ticket with supportto get some action taken. Make sure to attach a replay.
- [Playername] revealed my position/pushed me out/blocked me. What can I do?
If you have another report to reveal, you can report the pesky player by activating your cursor (Hold down ctrl) and right clicking their name. A drop down menu will appear, and one of the options available will be 'Complain (5)'. Click this and select the appropriate complaint. This will add a complaint against them. If you want to to take it further, or run out of complaints, open a ticket with support to get some action taken. Make sure to attach a replay.
- Can I have more than one account?
Yes, you can have more then one account. known as a "Alt" account. However If this account is used to break the rules frequently this could lead to both accounts having bans placed on them.
- Can I sell my account?
It against the Game Rules to buy, sell or trade accounts. If found out, said account can be banned or reset.
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The Forums:
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- Can I get myself banned ingame for something I do in the forums?
Very rarely. Breaking forum rules will generally only inflict a Read Only ban on your forum account. The same applies in reverse - in game transgressions don't generally get your forum account banned. However If you consistently and regularly break either the forum or game rules the account can be banned from both aspects of the game.
- How do I upload a replay?
You can't upload a replay directly to the forums due to a file size limit. You can, however, upload it http://wotreplays.com/ , a site which will display and host your replay files, as well as giving you a fancy banner with your stats from said battle on it.
- How do I display an image on the forums?
Refer to the Common Questions above.
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Moderation:
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- I got a warning from a mod and now I can't post, What do I do?
Please refer to http://forum.worldoftanks.asia/index.php?/topic/14987-guide-on-how-to-acknowledge-a-forum-warning/ for more information.
- This mod is abusive! Can I make a topic about it?
No, that is against the forum rules, as is disputing or even discussing moderator decisions. If you need to raise a complaint about a moderator then contact Customer Support or a Community Manager.
- I want to contest my warning/RO. Do I contact the moderator who warned/RO'd me?
No. Moderators are not able to revoke your warnings or able to argue the point with you. If you wish to contest your warning, please contact Support or a Community Manager. Feel free to contact a moderator if you have a query about your warning- asking them to explain it further- and they will be happy to help.
- Why is this mod in a clan?! They're WG!
Incorrect. Moderators are Community Contributors, not employees of Wargaming. They are fully allowed to be within a clan. Actual Wargaming employees are only in the WG clan and are not able to join other clans..
- Why is this persons name red in game?
It means they have in-game moderation powers. If they're telling you to stop doing something- listen to them. As Wargaming Staff also have red names in game please be polite.
- My topic/post got deleted! Can I repost it?
Firstly, nothing on these forums gets deleted. Ever. Moderators simply hit the 'Unapprove' button, making it hidden. If they've done this, it means that it's being reviewed for possible broken forum rules, and they're either dealing with it, or awaiting a GM to assist them. Don't repost the topic or post - it'll have the same fate, and may worsen your sanction if that is the outcome.
- My clans recruitment thread has some negative stuff on it, can I get it removed?
If you are a clan officer for said clan, then you can report it using the report function and a moderator will remove it. If you're part of another clan, then this report won't really get far - unless the post in question is say, another clan advertising or an ex clan member trying to shame them.
- Am I allowed to use non english in the general chat or TC chat?
With the introduction of the Periphery servers in ANZ and Hong Kong, the rules are different on each server. English is the official language on the ANZ server, all languages are allowed on the Hong Kong server.
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Miscellaneous:
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- How do I join a clan?
You can join a clan in a number of ways. You can apply directly on a clan's page, by clicking the 'Apply for clan' button in the menu on the right hand side. If you're not fussed about which clan you want to join, make an offer in the Looking for a Clan section. Describe how good you are, what tanks you have, what tanks you aim to get, and when you can be online, among other things. You can also be invited into a clan, if they know you and want you in their clan.
- How do I accept a clan invitation?
You can accept a clan invitation by first going to the portal, logging in, and clicking your name in the top right hand corner. Then select 'My profile' in the drop down box. In the page it will take you to, select Invitations in the menu on the right hand side of the page. Just find the application you want to accept, and hit accept.
- How do I leave a clan?
Clan dead and no officer left who can remove you? Have no fear, you can remove yourself. Go to the portal, login and then click on My Clan in your profile. Leave Clan is at the bottom of the menu on the left side.
- How do I play a replay?
Your World of Tanks client can play the replay while you are in game. You just need to close it and double click on the replay file.
- What does o7 and 555+ mean?
o7 is a salute, where the o is a head and the 7 is the arm and hand. 555+ means Ha Ha Ha (from Thai language). Both are very common in World of Tanks.
- What is efficiency?
Efficiency is the arbitrary measuring tool by which people measure their own skills, and the skills of others. The higher the number, the higher the amount of efficiency points you have. The equation rates you based on how much damage, cap and defense points you have achieved. It is believed to be more accurate than win rate. Efficiency also is not a complete measure and WN8 is used by most clans to see how good a player is. WN8 is explained here.
- Are there any hacks in World of Tanks?
No, there are no hacks in World of Tanks. Everything is done server side, unlike modern FPSs like Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty Black Ops. This means that you can't have a damage hack, or an armour hack. The server holds and sends all that information out. Nothing is really controlled from the client side - it just displays the information. Anyone offering a hack is trying to get access to your account or your personal details. Don't try a hack, it's not going to work and will cost you. However some banned mods give information to the player using them that is deemed to be an unfair advantage, If you suspect this player to be using these types of mod's please send as much information to support as possible ex. (Replays, Screenshots, forum post's etc.)
- Who's in charge of ASIA?
The head honcho is still Tanitha, the World of Tanks Producer who reports to Minsk. Conan is in charge of the game for the ASIA server.
- Why is there a 48 hour waiting period after leaving a clan?
This A) stops people backstabbing in clan wars - they find out the tactics a clan will use one night, then leave five minutes before the battle, join the enemy and counter that tactic and B) stops very large clans using the same pro team in every clan wars battle. Since some clans are quite large, and have reserve and secondary clans, they could swap out their best players amongst them.
- How do I get into the Wargaming clan?
It's only for Wargaming employees, so there is no conflict of interest when dealing with clans or competitions. So, get hired. Otherwise, you ain't getting in.
- How do I get onto the Council of Armoured Forces?
You must be an officer of a clan that has at least thirty members, and be nominated as the representative for said clan. If your commander wants to seek it out, Please PM Conan.
- Can I merge my account with another?
Merging accounts is not on offer. Even in transfers from other servers, the inbound account replaces the local account.
- The server went down for scheduled maintenance, but there's no announcement?
It is not announced prior to restart unless it is non-scheduled maintenance. The maintenance schedule is published here.
- When do doubles reset?
The daily doubles reset automatically when the server ticks over to 12:00am. This is in Singapore, in Time Zone +8. So, for Australians, doubles flick over at 3am (Summer time) or 2am (Standard time) in the morning for players in NSW, Tas or Vic, 2am for Queensland, and 1:30 for SA and NT. Western Australia is in the +8 Time Zone, so to them, it resets at 12am.
Thanks to previous Moderators for content including the venerable Mick42 and McMole.
Edited by wasaabi, 10 February 2020 - 08:49 PM.
