Guide: Platoons and Voice Chat
[h2]Platoons: The Basics[/h2]
A Platoon is a unit of several players who will go into battle on the same team. You can play in a Platoon in the following modes:
You must select a mode before creating a Platoon.
The number of players in a Platoon depends on the selected mode.
[h3]Platoons: Bonuses[/h3]
+15% XP
For playing in a Platoon, regardless of vehicle tier, battle results, or Premium Account
+15% credits
If you have WoT Premium Account
+10% credits
If you don’t have WoT Premium Account, but at least one of the Platoon members does
NOTE: These bonuses do not work for Dynamic Platoons.
[h2]Creating a Platoon[/h2]
To play in a Platoon, you can create one and invite your friends, or choose Find Players to be matched with other players.
To create a new Platoon:
Once the Platoon is created, you will be the only player in it. To form a Platoon, invite your friends or find other players.
NOTE: You can also create a Platoon with one of your friends from your Contacts in the bottom left of your Garage. To do this, right-click the player's name in the contacts list and select Create Platoon. After accepting your invitation, the player will join the Platoon and appear in the Platoon window.
[h2]Searching for Players[/h2]
An automatic search allows you to find players who want to play in a Platoon and correspond to your mastery level and search preferences.
An automatic search considers the following criteria:
You can use the Platoon menu in your Garage and search for players before creating a Platoon. In this case, the Platoon is created automatically and includes you and the players found.
If the Platoon has already been created and has vacant places, you can activate the player search in the Platoon window. Note that starting an automatic search cancels all sent but unanswered invitations.
[h2]Search From the Garage[/h2]
To set search preferences and find suitable players:
[h2]Search From the Platoon Window[/h2]
NOTE: Only the Platoon Commander can find players from the Platoon window.
To set search preferences and find suitable players:
If there are no players within the selected tiers, the system continues to search for players outside them.
The Platoon Commander is marked with a special icon
. The player with the highest WTR becomes a Commander in the following cases:
The Commander will not change if the Platoon already consists of two players.
NOTE: A Platoon Commander can transfer their permissions to another player. To do this, right-click the target player in the Platoon window and select Transfer Commander's permissions.
[h2]Inviting Players[/h2]
If the Platoon is created and has vacant places, you can invite players to join you. You can send invitations to several players. However, the number of places in a Platoon is limited and only those who accept your invitation first will join the Platoon.
NOTE: Only the Platoon Commander can invite players.
To invite players to a Platoon:
[h3]Accepting an Invitation[/h3]
If you are invited to a Platoon, a special notification appears in the bottom right of the Garage. It shows who sent you the invitation along with a message, if there is one.
To accept the invitation, click Accept. The Platoon window will be displayed.
The invitation expires after a while. You also won’t be able to accept the invitation if the Platoon is full or has been dismissed.
NOTE: You can set from whom you want to receive Platoon invitations. In the game settings, go to the General tab and select Accept invitations only from friends in the Garage, then click Apply.
[h2]Excluding Players[/h2]
The Platoon Commander can exclude a player from the Platoon before the battle starts.
To exclude a player, right-click the player in the Platoon window and select Exclude from tactical unit.
If you search for players after this, the excluded player will not appear in your Platoon again.
NOTE: If you want to leave the Platoon yourself, click Leave Platoon in the Platoon window.
[h2]Communication in a Platoon[/h2]
Members of the Platoon can exchange text messages in the Platoon chat and talk to each other using the voice chat. These are available both in the Garage and during battle.
[h3]Platoon Chat[/h3]
In the Garage, find the Platoon chat in the right part of the Platoon window.
During the battle, two chat modes are available: one for the whole team, and one for your Platoon. Press Tab to switch between modes.
[h3]Voice Chat[/h3]
To enable or disable the voice chat, click
in the Platoon window or press H during the battle.
NOTE: Voice chat is disabled in Dynamic Platoons by default.
If voice chat is enabled and you want to say something to your Platoon, press and hold Q. Release the button when you are done.
You can disable the voice chat with specific users in battle or in the Garage. Right-click the player's name in the formation or ally team roster and select Disable Voice Chat.
NOTE: If you do not plan on using voice chat at all, you can disable it in the game settings.
[h2]Final Preparations[/h2]
Careful preparation for battle is one of the most important factors when playing in a Platoon. Use Platoon and voice chats to discuss vehicles for the battle, excluded maps and battle types, tactics, and other important issues.
[h3]Vehicle Selection[/h3]
There are several rules that determine which vehicles you can select while playing in a Platoon:
NOTE: There are certain vehicles in World of Tanks which benefit from Preferential Matchmaking. This means that they can't go into battle with enemies above a certain tier. If you play in a vehicle with Preferential Matchmaking, but at least one of your Platoon mates doesn’t, you will not benefit from this feature.
[h3]Excluded Maps and Battle Types[/h3]
A Platoon cannot play on maps and in battle types excluded by the Platoon Commander. Note that only the Commander’s settings are taken into account.
Once you have selected your vehicle, click Ready! to confirm that you are good to go.
When all players have confirmed that they are ready, the Commander can send the Platoon to the battlefield. To do this, click the Battle! button.
NOTE: After players confirm that they are ready, their vehicles are displayed in your Garage. This function can lead to low performance or graphics issues. To disable it, unselect Display vehicles of Platoon members in the Garage in the game settings under the General tab, then click Apply.
[h2]Dynamic Platoons[/h2]
You can also create a Platoon during a battle. This is known as a Dynamic Platoon.
To create a Dynamic Platoon:
The icon
is displayed next to the ally’s name. Your teammate is notified of the invitation and can accept it during or after the battle.
If you want to cancel an invitation, hold Ctrl and right-click the player’s name. Select Recall Invitation.
Joining a Dynamic Platoon
If you are invited to a Platoon, you'll receive a notification in the battle chat and see an icon
next to the player who invited you. To accept an invitation, hold Ctrl and click the icon—you’re now in their Platoon!
It’s dangerous to go alone: Create Platoons and fight side by side with your teammates!
A Platoon is a unit of several players who will go into battle on the same team. You can play in a Platoon in the following modes:
- Random Battles (Standard Battles, Assault, Encounter, and Grand Battles)
- Frontline
- Steel Hunter
- Some special modes for game events
You must select a mode before creating a Platoon.
The number of players in a Platoon depends on the selected mode.
- Random Battle: 2–3
- Frontline: 2–3
- Steel Hunter: 3
[h3]Platoons: Bonuses[/h3]
+15% XPFor playing in a Platoon, regardless of vehicle tier, battle results, or Premium Account
+15% creditsIf you have WoT Premium Account
+10% creditsIf you don’t have WoT Premium Account, but at least one of the Platoon members does
NOTE: These bonuses do not work for Dynamic Platoons.
[h2]Creating a Platoon[/h2]
To play in a Platoon, you can create one and invite your friends, or choose Find Players to be matched with other players.
To create a new Platoon:
- Click Create a Platoon to the left of the Battle! button.
- In the drop-down menu, click New Platoon. The Platoon window will be displayed.
Once the Platoon is created, you will be the only player in it. To form a Platoon, invite your friends or find other players.
NOTE: You can also create a Platoon with one of your friends from your Contacts in the bottom left of your Garage. To do this, right-click the player's name in the contacts list and select Create Platoon. After accepting your invitation, the player will join the Platoon and appear in the Platoon window.
[h2]Searching for Players[/h2]
An automatic search allows you to find players who want to play in a Platoon and correspond to your mastery level and search preferences.
An automatic search considers the following criteria:
- World of Tanks Rating (WTR): Players in a Platoon should have a similar WTR.
- Number of battles in each vehicle tier: The system compares the number of battles that each player has fought at a specific tier. Only tiers of vehicles that are present in the player's Garage and ready to battle are considered. Players with similar numbers in each available tier join the same Platoon.
- Server: The search is performed within one server.
- Available vehicles: Players are matched according to the number of vehicles of each tier in their Garages. Only ready-to-battle vehicles are considered.
The selected vehicle does not affect the search results. You can select a different vehicle before going into battle with your Platoon. - Players of the same clan: Members of your clan have a higher chance of joining a Platoon with you.
- Vehicle tiers. Select vehicle tiers for Platoon players, and the system will search only for players with vehicles of the corresponding tiers.
- Voice chat. Select this parameter if you want to use voice chat to communicate with your Platoon. This option is not available if you disabled voice chat in the game settings.
You can use the Platoon menu in your Garage and search for players before creating a Platoon. In this case, the Platoon is created automatically and includes you and the players found.
If the Platoon has already been created and has vacant places, you can activate the player search in the Platoon window. Note that starting an automatic search cancels all sent but unanswered invitations.
[h2]Search From the Garage[/h2]
To set search preferences and find suitable players:
- Click Create a Platoon to the left of the Battle! button.
- In the drop-down menu, click
(Set Search Preferences) and select the desired parameters. - Click Find Players. The search for players begins.
[h2]Search From the Platoon Window[/h2]
NOTE: Only the Platoon Commander can find players from the Platoon window.
To set search preferences and find suitable players:
- In the Platoon window, click (Set Search Preferences) and select the desired parameters.
- Click Find Players. The search for players begins.
If there are no players within the selected tiers, the system continues to search for players outside them.
The Platoon Commander is marked with a special icon
. The player with the highest WTR becomes a Commander in the following cases:- If the search is performed before the Platoon is created
- If the search is performed from the Platoon window and there is only one player in the Platoon
The Commander will not change if the Platoon already consists of two players.
NOTE: A Platoon Commander can transfer their permissions to another player. To do this, right-click the target player in the Platoon window and select Transfer Commander's permissions.
[h2]Inviting Players[/h2]
If the Platoon is created and has vacant places, you can invite players to join you. You can send invitations to several players. However, the number of places in a Platoon is limited and only those who accept your invitation first will join the Platoon.
NOTE: Only the Platoon Commander can invite players.
To invite players to a Platoon:
- In the Platoon window, click Invite Players.
- In the Invite to Tactical Unit window, drag the players from your contact list to the right part of the window. If a player is not among your contacts, click Search Outside Contact List.
- Add a message to your invitation if you'd like.
- Click Invite. The invitation is sent to the selected players. They will be added to the Platoon as soon as they accept the invitation.
[h3]Accepting an Invitation[/h3]
If you are invited to a Platoon, a special notification appears in the bottom right of the Garage. It shows who sent you the invitation along with a message, if there is one.
To accept the invitation, click Accept. The Platoon window will be displayed.
The invitation expires after a while. You also won’t be able to accept the invitation if the Platoon is full or has been dismissed.
NOTE: You can set from whom you want to receive Platoon invitations. In the game settings, go to the General tab and select Accept invitations only from friends in the Garage, then click Apply.
[h2]Excluding Players[/h2]
The Platoon Commander can exclude a player from the Platoon before the battle starts.
To exclude a player, right-click the player in the Platoon window and select Exclude from tactical unit.
If you search for players after this, the excluded player will not appear in your Platoon again.
NOTE: If you want to leave the Platoon yourself, click Leave Platoon in the Platoon window.
[h2]Communication in a Platoon[/h2]
Members of the Platoon can exchange text messages in the Platoon chat and talk to each other using the voice chat. These are available both in the Garage and during battle.
[h3]Platoon Chat[/h3]
In the Garage, find the Platoon chat in the right part of the Platoon window.
During the battle, two chat modes are available: one for the whole team, and one for your Platoon. Press Tab to switch between modes.
[h3]Voice Chat[/h3]
To enable or disable the voice chat, click
in the Platoon window or press H during the battle.NOTE: Voice chat is disabled in Dynamic Platoons by default.
If voice chat is enabled and you want to say something to your Platoon, press and hold Q. Release the button when you are done.
You can disable the voice chat with specific users in battle or in the Garage. Right-click the player's name in the formation or ally team roster and select Disable Voice Chat.
NOTE: If you do not plan on using voice chat at all, you can disable it in the game settings.
[h2]Final Preparations[/h2]
Careful preparation for battle is one of the most important factors when playing in a Platoon. Use Platoon and voice chats to discuss vehicles for the battle, excluded maps and battle types, tactics, and other important issues.
[h3]Vehicle Selection[/h3]
There are several rules that determine which vehicles you can select while playing in a Platoon:
- Platoon players can only select vehicles of the same tier as the Platoon Commander’s vehicle.
- Only one SPG per Platoon is allowed.
- A Platoon for Frontline must include only Tier VIII vehicles.
- A Platoon for Steel Hunter must include only special vehicles used in this mode.
NOTE: There are certain vehicles in World of Tanks which benefit from Preferential Matchmaking. This means that they can't go into battle with enemies above a certain tier. If you play in a vehicle with Preferential Matchmaking, but at least one of your Platoon mates doesn’t, you will not benefit from this feature.
[h3]Excluded Maps and Battle Types[/h3]
A Platoon cannot play on maps and in battle types excluded by the Platoon Commander. Note that only the Commander’s settings are taken into account.
Once you have selected your vehicle, click Ready! to confirm that you are good to go.
When all players have confirmed that they are ready, the Commander can send the Platoon to the battlefield. To do this, click the Battle! button.
NOTE: After players confirm that they are ready, their vehicles are displayed in your Garage. This function can lead to low performance or graphics issues. To disable it, unselect Display vehicles of Platoon members in the Garage in the game settings under the General tab, then click Apply.
[h2]Dynamic Platoons[/h2]
You can also create a Platoon during a battle. This is known as a Dynamic Platoon.
To create a Dynamic Platoon:
- During a battle, hold Ctrl and mouse over an ally’s name in the Team Panel.
- If the player can be invited to a Platoon, this icon
is displayed to the left of the player’s name. - Click (Add to Platoon) to send an invitation to your ally.
The icon
is displayed next to the ally’s name. Your teammate is notified of the invitation and can accept it during or after the battle.If you want to cancel an invitation, hold Ctrl and right-click the player’s name. Select Recall Invitation.
Joining a Dynamic Platoon
If you are invited to a Platoon, you'll receive a notification in the battle chat and see an icon
next to the player who invited you. To accept an invitation, hold Ctrl and click the icon—you’re now in their Platoon!It’s dangerous to go alone: Create Platoons and fight side by side with your teammates!