[2019] Why should we participate in the sub beta??

Heyo Everyone.

I get where you're coming from. You're all skeptical on submarines, rightly so. Its a big change and addition coming off of a rocky road the was the CV rework, which as we've admitted was troublesome and poorly communicated in places.

With this I would remind you of some key facts coming from the very Alpha gameplay footage that was shown at Gamescom and its related streams:

Specific numerical characteristics are WIP, including but not limited to:

Damage from Standard/Homing/Magnetic Torpedoes


Speed of the submarine at the various levels of depth


Rates of oxygen use and replenishment


Number of submarines per game


Damage capability of HE/AP/SAP against submarines


Damage capability of depth charges against submarines

AWS (Automatic Weapons System) of DDs and its interaction with Submarines


Other classes interaction and defense of/against Submarines


How consumables and captain skills will be adjusted

While we definitely encourage the voicing of concerns, in conjunction to this, please remain understanding a lot is susceptible to change and adjustment. Generating definitive statements at the moment based on very early information can be closed minded.

Ultimately;

We have identified mistakes that occurred during the CV rework process.


We have resolved solutions to help prevent the same mistakes from occurring, including:

Better closed testing systems


Live testing in a closed environment (as opposed to in live environments of Randoms)

We will be taking more time before full implementation

So why should you participate?

Personally, I think the main benefit in participation is to gain information and experience to make educated conclusions.

Additionally, participation also includes:

Gaining early access to incoming content


Involvement in the development and feedback processes

However, no one is forcing anyone to participate, it is purely voluntary.

Fem,

If you have concerns about a response on the forums from another player, please use the provided reporting function as that will lead to its investigation and resolution in the quickest means.

Fem,

You are able to sign up on the website currently: https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/public-test/submarines-qna/ and further details are provided there.

Existing lines of DDs will be upgraded to include the depth charge mechanics, it not be a case of new lines with depth charges with old lines not having access.

Fem,

Yes, this will be held on the TST server which is a separate client than the live server and PTS server.

Fem,