Who is PCW Bug Hunters?

Who we are?

The PCW Bug Hunters is a group of passionate players, programmers, and exploiters committed to identifying and researching bugs within Project CW. Their goal is to provide detailed bug reports directly to the development team, contributing to the overall improvement of the game. The identities of PCW Bug Hunters members remain anonymous, as their work is focused on enhancing the game rather than leaking critical bugs or exploits to the public. Their efforts help ensure that issues are addressed and resolved before being discovered by the wider player base.

What are we doing?

The content presented on this section of PCWStats highlights the discoveries made by the PCW Bug Hunters group during the first and second Public Alpha Playtest. It includes our findings on bugs, technical issues, and gameplay mechanics within the game. Our research will resume once the next Public Playtest is announced and available for testing.

Is the group recruiting?

At the moment, we are not actively recruiting members for the group because there is no active Playtest available to participate in. The recruitment of members for the PCW Bug Hunters group happens on a selective basis. We scout for talented individuals within the public Discord server of the game, focusing on those who demonstrate extensive game knowledge and a passion for finding and reporting bugs. If you are chosen to join the group, you will be directly contacted by SINEWAVE_. Please note, any other individuals claiming to represent our group are either impersonators or attempting to scam you. Always ensure your invitation comes directly from SINEWAVE_ for authenticity.

Our Plans

Tracking Project CW Research & Future Goals

Here’s a look at our current research progress and upcoming goals for future tests in Project CW. This roadmap helps us stay on track as we dig deeper into the game files and uncover more details. To stay organized and keep moving forward, we’ve outlined key tasks and challenges. This list will expand as we discover new possibilities and navigate current limitations.

Exploring .MESH and .TRIPHYS Files

Goal: Develop methods to open and work with .MESH and .TRIPHYS files.

Purpose: By visualizing these models, we can locate and extract module stats for each tank, a crucial step in understanding individual vehicle characteristics and performance.

Unlocking the Garage/Main Menu Camera

Current Status: Limited progress with current tools, but we’ve managed to access certain perspectives.

Objective: Fully unlocking the main menu and garage camera could open up new exploration possibilities. Check out our recent Camera Movement Unlocked post for more on what we’ve uncovered so far. Accessing these areas further could give us deeper insights into hidden game mechanics and interface elements.

Accessing the Garage/Main Menu from the Firing Range

Challenge: Reaching the garage or main menu from the firing range is currently not feasible.

Insight: The garage area exists in the map data, situated beneath the firing range near the farthest target. In our Main Menu Box Entry, we managed to get close, but further research is needed to bridge this gap.

Discovering More Hidden Configurations

Focus: Inside the coldwar.project file, several configurations seem to impact fog distance and potentially other environmental effects.

Objective: We’re investigating how these settings affect in-game visibility and exploring possible customizations to enhance gameplay and visuals.

Locating Gameplay Stats Storage

Task: Identify where the game stores the stats visible in the loadout menu when pressing TAB.

Purpose: Accessing these stored values could provide valuable insights into how the game tracks player performance and other backend mechanics, helping us understand stat handling within the game.

Organizing Findings and Creating Posts

Plan: As we continue making discoveries, we’ll document each major finding in detailed posts for the community.

Benefit: This process will help us track our progress and make future research easier to manage and reference.

This roadmap guides our ongoing research into Project CW. We’re excited to tackle these tasks and will keep documenting each milestone as we progress. Stay tuned!