banned mods

Tankers!

We all love World of Tanks. We also love seeing the unique things you create through the application of mods like original garage designs, vehicle skins, or new types of color filters. It's one of the many facets that help World of Tanks stand apart from other MMO's.

However, there are mods that give players a distinct advantage when used in matches, both public & competitive. Mods such as these are not allowed as they offer an unfair advantage to players using them.

Starting today we're taking steps to ensure that every time you hop on the battlefield in your favorite vehicle, you'll be given as fair a chance for victory as possible -- we're tightening restrictions on all mods that give players a statistical advantage over their opponent.

Players found to be using illegal mods (as detailed below) will be penalized based on the severity of the infraction. We're also actively looking into more effective ways in which to monitor the use of banned mods.

Modifications to the World of Tanks client (and other products) that provide an unfair advantage against other players will warrant a restriction upon the players account.

The type of restriction depends on the severity of the modification infraction.

3D-Skins with Display of Modules and Crew Positions
Removal of trees, leaves and bushes or change transparency
"Lens scope" modification that removes tree leaves and alters bush transparency around the aiming reticle.
Script automated use of manually activated equipment. I.E. Automatic use of Manual Fire Extinguisher
Modified Tracer Display (case-by-case basis)
Free camera
Laser Reticle (red line starting from the gun barrel)
Mini Map modifications that passively provide information to the individual player without the use of active teamwork.

Visual Examples:
3D-Skins with Display of Modules and Crew Positions
Examples:
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Removal of trees, leaves and bushes or change transparency
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Modified Tracer Display (case-by-case basis)
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Free camera
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Laser Reticle (red line starting from the gun barrel)
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Mini Map modifications that passively provide information to the individual player without the use of active teamwork
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you have been warned