175 AgentNut Members 233 posts 13,147 battles Report post #1 Posted November 8, 2022 Please consider implementing a 2 minute warning in the game. It's not uncommon for a random match to go the distance and near the end of the match things can get heated and the next thing you know, the match ends. It would be very helpful when at 2 minutes remaining in the match, there is some kind of alarm, horn, or voice over letting you know "the game will end in 2 minutes." etc. etc. This could be the difference in knowing to chase an enemy ship, go for a cap, hold positions etc. etc. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,557 [O_O] desmo_2 Members 7,892 posts 22,043 battles Report post #2 Posted November 8, 2022 You really think this is needed? The timer is on the upper right of your screen. All you have to do is glance at it from time to time...the same as you do for the minimap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
175 AgentNut Members 233 posts 13,147 battles Report post #3 Posted November 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, desmo_2 said: You really think this is needed? The timer is on the upper right of your screen. All you have to do is glance at it from time to time...the same as you do for the minimap. Yes, an audio indicator would be helpful. Again, in close matches near the end I'm not usually paying attention to the battle timer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,198 [PVE] Sovereigndawg Members 12,064 posts 21,291 battles Report post #4 Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) Set a countdown timer on your phone for 18 minutes and start it when the battle starts. It's not a perfect solution but you could implement it now, instead of maybe waiting for some dev to accomplish it, that is, even if WG would do it. Maybe a modder could do it. I'm just saying this is something that you can actually remedy yourself. Edited November 8, 2022 by Sovereigndawg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12,402 [SALVO] Crucis Members 28,053 posts 41,619 battles Report post #5 Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, desmo_2 said: You really think this is needed? The timer is on the upper right of your screen. All you have to do is glance at it from time to time...the same as you do for the minimap. WG seemed to think it was a good idea for WoT, so why not WoWS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8,428 [WG] Ahskance Administrator, WG Staff 6,585 posts 16,516 battles Report post #6 Posted November 8, 2022 3 hours ago, AgentNut said: Please consider implementing a 2 minute warning in the game. I do believe we have a voice cue at 5 minutes remaining. It's a bit earlier than you are asking for, but it's certainly in the waning minutes of a match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
175 AgentNut Members 233 posts 13,147 battles Report post #7 Posted November 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Ahskance said: I do believe we have a voice cue at 5 minutes remaining. It's a bit earlier than you are asking for, but it's certainly in the waning minutes of a match. Interesting. I've never noticed this before, I assume this isn't an option you can toggle on or off...? Thanks for the response Ahskance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8,428 [WG] Ahskance Administrator, WG Staff 6,585 posts 16,516 battles Report post #8 Posted November 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, AgentNut said: Interesting. I've never noticed this before, I assume this isn't an option you can toggle on or off...? Thanks for the response Ahskance. Yep! I just double-checked that it was on the list of dialogue that's recorded when doing Commander Voiceovers. Statue of Liberty has a line: "Our time runs short. Only five minutes remain." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,007 [SUB4] MN1234 Members 1,704 posts 13,033 battles Report post #9 Posted November 8, 2022 6 hours ago, AgentNut said: Please consider implementing a 2 minute warning in the game. It's not uncommon for a random match to go the distance and near the end of the match things can get heated and the next thing you know, the match ends. It would be very helpful when at 2 minutes remaining in the match, there is some kind of alarm, horn, or voice over letting you know "the game will end in 2 minutes." etc. etc. This could be the difference in knowing to chase an enemy ship, go for a cap, hold positions etc. etc. Thanks. I usually announce the time starting at 3 minutes and announce each minute until the end. I figure, like you said, things are getting heated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 [WPP] Revealer Members 3 posts 14,137 battles Report post #10 Posted November 10, 2022 For everyone giving the original author a hard time, or suggesting setting a phone alarm (which is in fact a GOOD work around) ... wouldn't his idea being implemented negate the need for an alarm in the first place? And I like this idea. In a VERY contested game, it can and often does come down to the last few moments. And no, I don't always have time to track the game timer ... sometimes you are to busy in those heated moments looking down scope! this player has a good suggestion! Don't vote it down, just because it's not your idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
393 Lazy_Joe Members 650 posts Report post #11 Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) There used to be a 2 minute warning in the game. A lot of players complained that the warning was too close to the end. So WG changed it to 5 minutes. If you don't notice the 5 minute warning you won't notice a 2 minute warning for the same reasons. @AgentNut Edited November 13, 2022 by Lazy_Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
