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Hello, tankers!

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Here we are with episode 29
of our Tanki X developer’s diary,

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and we’re ready to share with you some news.

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Let’s go!

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Last week, we released an update
that improved in-game graphics.

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Every map, except Area-159 and West Prime,
got new and more detailed skyboxes.

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Thanks to this update, the sand storm on Iran
now looks cooler, and actually FEELS threatening.

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We’ve also added fog on Massacre.

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The idea was to improve the atmosphere of the map,

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but it also ended up impacting gameplay on
the map,

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because now you can use thick layers of fog
to hide from your enemies.

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For those who have powerful computers
with top notch graphic cards,

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we’ve added a new level of
graphics settings called “Ultra”.

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It adds better anti-aliasing and increases
the drawing

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distance of shadows when compared to “High” settings.

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The release of this update has also allowed us

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to collect some statistics on the impact

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the update had on the performance of the game.

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This data will show us whether the game runs better

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or worse on the computers of our players.

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If our players are experiencing sudden FPS drops

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on some maps, we will find out and fix the issue.

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In an upcoming update, we’ll be releasing
tank presets.

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A preset is a tank configuration prepared
in advance.

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Instead of constantly switching turrets,
hull, module and other equipment,

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you can create 2 presets and switch
between them with a few mouse clicks.

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Each preset includes:

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A turret, a hull, a module,
and a visual customization - a skin and a paint.

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Presets can differ by any number of elements,
even as little as one.

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You can pick the same piece of equipment
in both presets, but install different modules on each,

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or even use completely different combinations,
to get different tactical abilities.

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For example, you can have one preset
for DMs, and one for CTFs.

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A player can have up to 10 preset slots.

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The first one is available right away,

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and the second one is unlocked
upon reaching one of the initial ranks.

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The rest of the slots, if desired,
can be unlocked in exchange for X-crystals.

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In a past episode of developer’s diary,
we shared some details about the new quests.

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The long-awaited update is scheduled
to be released any day now.

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We ll make sure that you’re allowed
to finish your weekly quests

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if you happen to start them
before the release of the update.

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Before you start playing the new quests,
it is important to know how they work.

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The quest that requires you to deliver flags,

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will only work if you’ve participated
in a successful flag delivery.

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For that, you will need to take part
in at least one of the following actions:

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taking the flag, delivering the flag,

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or carrying the flag for
at least a certain amount of time;

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For the quest where you have
to gather supply boxes on a map,

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gold boxes will not count.

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Only the repair kit, increased damage, double armor,

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and speed boost will be taken into account;

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In order to successfully complete
the “Win a team battle” quest,

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all you need to do is be on the winning team.

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Your placement in the team
is irrelevant for this quest;

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In the “Earn points in battle” quest,
you can earn battle points for the following actions:

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For destroying an enemy tank;
For assisting in the destruction of an enemy tank;

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For repairing your teammates;
For returning or delivering a flag.

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With the new quest system, any started quest
will not be reset until it is successfully completed.

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This is because we want to allow players
to finish the more complicated quests

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that have X-crystals and containers as rewards,
without rushing.

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And now, something brand new in Tanki X.

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Our programmers have almost finished
their work on the new gameplay changes.

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These changes will introduce a new mechanic,
in which the damage you inflict to an enemy tank,

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will depend on which side of his tank you hit.

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We wanted to give our players
an additional challenge.

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This is the main reason why we
implemented this new mechanic.

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In order to get a higher damage score,

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players will now need to shoot
the enemy tank in its rear side.

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Hitting a tank in its front side,
will inflict only part of that damage.

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In order to inflict full damage
to a tank with the Shaft turret,

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players will need to aim at its turret.

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To allow you to assess the effectiveness
of your shots, we will add damage indicators.

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Hitting an enemy tank for half the damage,
will show you white indicators,

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while inflicting full damage
will show you red indicators.

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Additionally, turrets, except for their barrel,
will become solid and will not fall

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beneath the map if a tank flips over.

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In the majority of the cases,
your teammates will be able to help you

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flip your tank back onto its tracks,

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which will decrease the number of self-destructs,
thus increasing the number of kills.

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We would like to remind you that
we have a lot of contest activity on our forum.

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This week, we’re running a contest
called “Design a container!”,

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in which you have to create
a container design of your own

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and be in the chance to win
X-crystals and containers for your work.

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Check the link in the description.

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Also, make sure you join us
on our official Tanki X Discord server.

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There, you can find a gang
of fellow tankers to battle with,

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or even play some Tanki X
with some of the developers.

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See you next time![]