Well, well, well, my fellow pilots, tank commanders, and sailors – it seems we’ve found ourselves in a digital battlefield where the real enemy isn’t another player, but the grind itself! I have faced many adversaries in my day, from the Cold War to Hollywood critics, but none quite as relentless as War Thunder’s progression system.

Now, let me tell you something, when I was in office, we worked hard for the things we wanted, but we knew when to call it a day. Here in War Thunder, though, you’ll need the perseverance of a tortoise and the luck of a lottery winner to unlock anything that feels worthwhile. You could spend months – and I mean months – grinding away just to unlock a tank that doesn’t immediately get vaporized by a guy with a bigger credit card bill than yours. You’d think they were offering the keys to the Oval Office with the way they’ve priced some of these things!

And about this Premium account… Well, I have to say, if I had asked the American people to pay extra for the privilege of paying taxes, I’d be sent packing faster than you can say, “Reaganomics.” But here, we’ve got a Premium account that’s about as special as a lukewarm cup of coffee. Sure, it gives you a few extra crumbs of experience points, but you’re still standing in line at the cafeteria of grind, waiting for your turn to finally get a taste of the action.

And now, on to the developers. My friends, in 2023, the community spoke louder than a great rally at the Brandenburg Gate, yet it seems our developers listened about as much as my pet goldfish. They made some changes, but not nearly enough – as if they were trying to put out a house fire with a garden hose. Their greed remains unmatched; they’ve got their hands deeper in our pockets than a tax collector during an audit!

But I believe in hope, because the future isn’t written yet. Let’s remember, folks, a brighter tomorrow is always possible if we demand it. We must keep pressing for a game where dedication is rewarded, where the Premium truly feels like an upgrade, and where the developers realize they should serve the community, not just their bank accounts. So let’s keep the pressure on, because as I always said – “Mr. Developer, tear down this paywall!”

And who knows, maybe one day, War Thunder will be a game where our hard work and passion aren't just another way to squeeze out a buck.

Stay hopeful, my friends. The fight for a better game isn’t over yet.