How many of you just realized that they were playing against the computer the whole time since they started?

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It's what passes for new player "protection" around here.

http://wiki.wargaming.net/en/Ship:Account_Level

 

Once you're out of it, you'll get a chance to mingle with advanced, highly skilled players that have tens of thousands of battles and maxed-out captains on their tier II, III or IV sealclubbing boats.

 

There's an app called Matchmaking Monitor. Get it and be amazed.