Speaking for myself I have yet to die in the first 30 seconds due to arty. But I'm still playing in the lower tier ranks.
I suspect if anyone is going to figure out how to hack the arty reload I'm guessing he's going to be in one of the better tier SPG's pretty darn quick.
I've also pulled off a few 'blind' shots that connected. Ie see a tank at long range pull into a patch of brush. Then his icon goes away. I know he's still there, so I put 2 into the last place I saw him. Poof (I'm sure he was cussing.)
Overall, while I wouldn't mind seeing a few changes. Or having more options about what battles, against who, or even to being able to choose the map to play on.
Overall I'm happy, just bought my first week of premium, saving up for a month.
I've sold all the tanks except my AT-1, & current SU-76. Thinking about going to the T-46 for something a bit more mobile for a bit. That path would take me into the heavy's quicker than any other.
And I think I've learned enough I could survive longer as a scout now.