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[XTRMNTR2K]

Just want to say a big thank you to you, Russ, for taking the time to answer our questions. Since it's been made clear that people from outside NA won't have any disadvantages (well, except for lag maybe) I couldn't hit that "BUY ELITE" button fast enough.

I'm glad it seems this is such a huge success (given all the Legendaries around here!) and I'm really looking forward to play the game on August, 7th (or earlier should the Gods of Closed Beta decide to make me a chosen one).

[Shoki]

Russ Bullock, on 19 June 2012 - 10:14 AM, said:

Anyone who buys a Founders Package whether Elite or legendary will still have 4 empty mech bay slots on top of the Mech's they get with Founders.

SOLD!

[Brinxter]

Since the Founders mechs are just prime variants with a c-bill bonus, can i deduce from that that i could give any mech a c-bill bonus with an in store purchase?

[Theodore Kurita]

I have only one question:
What must I pay to get a Marauder?

[General Panties]

Sorry if this has already been addressed, but as of this posting, search feature not working...

Can the founders mechs be modified in-game? change out weapons-configs, change armor, electronic equip? etc...

[Nikoliy]

Major Tom, on 19 June 2012 - 12:06 PM, said:

Hi Russ,
Will I be able to change faction in the game, say from a Lone Wolf, to a Merc Unit, to a House Unit, and/or Clan? and will there be a cost/penalty for doing so? This question has a direct bearing on the number of Founders packages I will be purchasing (although not on the ammount I will be spending).
Thanks

has been answered in the Dev Blog/Dev Q&A

[Teageltron]

It has been stated that the founders mechs are "Elite". Does this mean that the get the benefits of an Elite mech in the leveling tree, or will it only be classified as a "Prime" variant as you stated earlier and have to be leveled up as such?

Edited by Teageltron, 19 June 2012 - 12:12 PM.

[Nikoliy]

General Panties, on 19 June 2012 - 12:11 PM, said:

Sorry if this has , but as of this posting, search feature not working...

Can the founders mechs be modified in-game? change out weapons-configs, change armor, electronic equip? etc...

already been addressed earlier in this post

[Crisis Averted]

Skadi, on 19 June 2012 - 11:59 AM, said:

RUSS:If i chose the catapult for my founders mech, will i be allowed to upgrade it to the shorter range laser varient? (Please do not confuse this with customizing the mechs loadout)

The founder's catapult is the Prime variant(the one with missile racks) of the Catapult not the K2 variant (the one with dual PPCs).
They have different hardpoints so no you won't be able to upgrade it - it's a seperate chassis.

ODD JOB, on 19 June 2012 - 12:09 PM, said:

I would like to know what will the monthly charge be to keep playing the game..or once we buy the founders pack can we play the free to play side..as I am on a limited income and if I drop $120 to then have to pay $19.95 a month to continue play..that will make me buy a smaller package..please answer this so I know what to buy

Thanks Russ for a great game

ODD JOB

The game is free to play - you don't have to pay for premium membership. Premier membership does mean faster C-Bill and XP generation though

[vettie]

Could I buy a package for someone OTHER than myself? If so, how do I go about that?

[Eskorakas]

Will there be a way to delay the use of Premium account time... for those of us who wont be around when the game officially releases.

[zenthon]

Dreager96, on 19 June 2012 - 10:13 AM, said:

will we be invited into the beta, at legendary or will we just have to wait and hope like everyone else?

You have to wait like everyone else.

[Russ Bullock]

ArchSight, on 19 June 2012 - 12:08 PM, said:

Ok I'm putting more info into my question.

I bought veteran twice and it upgraded into elite founder. On the Email that was sent to me said, "Selected Mech: NONE" does this mean I don't get a c-bill boosted mech? Where do I go to cancel this if this is bugged?

Okay very good question

I did put another post up in general about double charges or other charge errors

However I just talked with Kyle....what you need to do is select Elite as an upgrade rather than buying two veterans.

What I suggest doing is do the elite upgrade right now and it should charge you 30$ to upgrade to elite then get your refund for the 30$ you spent on the second veteran

End result should be 60$ as it should be

[Paladinred]

ODD JOB, on 19 June 2012 - 12:09 PM, said:

I would like to know what will the monthly charge be to keep playing the game..or once we buy the founders pack can we play the free to play side..as I am on a limited income and if I drop $120 to then have to pay $19.95 a month to continue play..that will make me buy a smaller package..please answer this so I know what to buy

Thanks Russ for a great game

ODD JOB

This is going to be a Free to Play (F2P) game. Meaning, once your premium runs out, you will still be able to play. You won't, however, get the 50% bonus to C-bills, and exp., that you got with the premium account. That is the primary, if not sole benefit of the premium account.

[Dreager96]

Will those people who Bought founder's pack's be placed on the Beta earlier, we are supporting the game besides reading the forum's and posting. I read about the closed beta 2 dates but for 120.00 we should get the beta right away?

[Endarius]

Aside from just wiring money to the person in question with a message saying you will murder them in their sleep if they spend the money on anything else; is there some way to send a founder's pack as a gift?

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General Panties, on 19 June 2012 - 12:11 PM, said:

Sorry if this has already been addressed, but as of this posting, search feature not working...

Can the founders mechs be modified in-game? change out weapons-configs, change armor, electronic equip? etc...

It functions just like a standard 'mech - you can upgrade/modify in the mechlab but not change the variant - i.e change from a Hunchback-4G to a Swayback.

[Valerin]

Congratz on the launch Russ... I was double charged for my $60 pack and was upgraded to the $120 pack. Now first I do not want the extra $60 back. I want to stay with my Legendary pack but how do I get the rest of the mechs that come with that pack? Thanks for your help Russ.

[Major Tom]

Nikoliy, on 19 June 2012 - 12:11 PM, said:

has been answered in the Dev Blog/Dev Q&A

Thanks, that was enough information to get what I needed. If anyone else is interested this is the Q&A in question:
http://mwomercs.com/...munity-warfare/
You can switch faction, you cannot play multiple faction simultaniously (on the same account)

[Rom Sender]

Would MWO allow a one time founder mech exchange one month after it goes live. Its really hard to pick without playing the game.