Community Events & Notes

        While today's update has a catchy title and indicates that a new patch is just over the horizon, we must share a critical modeling update on the Matilda II.  These model changes will be implemented with 1.36.16.0.

Model Update:  Matilda II

CRS is committed to providing historically accurate equipment and when combined with good gameplay, WWIIOL is fun for all sides whether in the air, ground, or at sea.  Another facet of that commitment is to listen to our community and we heard concerns about certain scenarios regarding the Matilda tank's survivability in-game.  One of the advantages of being a smaller company, we strive to have an active and listening ear within our community and several key volunteers began investigating the Matilda.

Following an initial review of the Matilda II, several potential anomalies raised some concerns.  As Production hours were limited and focused on the JU-88 model, Matilda supply was decreased as an interim solution until a definitive diagnosis and correction, if needed, could be made.

A production review of the model introduced the following changes:

• Front glacis, superstructure, and lower front hull assigned proper armor thickness
• Hull top deck and turret top now properly modeled
• Side skirt assigned proper armor thickness
• Side skirt mud chute openings modeled
• Bottom hull assigned proper armor thickness

As the majority of these changes are nuanced:  

• In Tier 0 or Tier 1 with the updated model, the majority of engagements would not lead to a knocked-out Matilda.
• The updated front hull offers a sliver of opportunity in Tier 0 and Tier 1. 
• The updated side skirt modeling provides a small window along the flanks but it is not an easy shot.

As always, the community will need to explore and determine the range, angle/direction of attack, and on which platform to kill the Matilda II when engaged.  After the Matilda model was updated, the following anti-tank platforms can kill the Matilda II from range:

• Pak36
• PzJg I
• Pz IVD
• Flak36 

With the roll-out of 1.35.16.0, there will be several changes:

• The updated Matilda II model will be implemented
• German sapper supply will be reduced to its previous level

Going forward, we continue to ask that our community enjoy the game and if something should appear unusual to let us know.  More often than not, we are aware of the issue and it is on our list but in some instances, such as the above, something was amiss.  We appreciate hearing from you and constructive feedback presented in an appropriate manner is always welcomed.

Community Management Team (CMT)

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I am honored to be a part of the Community Management Team (CMT) and I look forward to seeing you on the battlefield and if I show up on your kill list . . . I was looking at my map!! 

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