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[Russ Bullock]

Hello MechWarriors,

I would like to set the stage on what to expect for the month of August, especially with regards to the much anticipated feature of Community Warfare Module 1.

The first thing you will see in August is a commitment to getting back to weekend events, we are going to have multiple events in August and will try to make them increasingly faction oriented.

One of those events will be an IS vs Clan event that will help gather important balancing information. Stay tuned for news of our first event this very weekend.

Here is a timeline breakdown of August:

Aug 8^th-12^th: Faction-themed sale with an associated personal challenge event.

Aug 12^th: Spider Hero – “Anansi” SDR-A for sale (MC); Summoner Mechs for sale (MC); Kit-Fox Mechs for sale (C-Bills); Rec Room Warhorn for sale (MC)

Aug 15^th: Faction-themed sale and casual 12 vs 10 Clan balance test using the Private Match window and streamed over Twitch with rewards for participants. Please set aside time this weekend if you feel you have a strong opinion on the 12v10 balance question.

Aug 19^th: Nova Camo Specs unlocked; Vindicator Hero for sale (MC): Hero mech version released Aug 19^th with MC a week later and C-Bills the week after that as per the established pipeline.

Aug 19^th-26^th: Community Warfare Module 1 release. I have indicated a range here because were working hard to get this out as soon as possible. There still remains a reasonable possibility this will come out with the Aug 19^th patch but let’s just say it’s going to be close and we want to make sure it functions properly. Therefore, if it’s not quite ready for the Aug 19^th patch, one option might be to add a patch later that week like Friday the 22^nd, But were confident that worst case scenario will see CW Module 1 released no later than Aug 26^th.

Aug 22^nd-24^th: Faction-themed sale and associated event.

Aug 26^th: Vindicator Mechs for sale (MC); Dire Wolf Mechs for Sale (MC); Nova Mechs for sale (C-Bills); Lunch Truck Warhorn for sale (MC)

Aug 29^th-31^st: Faction-themed sale and an associated event.

Some of you have been wondering exactly what is in CW Module 1, let me redirect you to Paul’s post here which remain accurate: http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__3481510

As an added bonus: Here are some links to sneak-peeks of CW module!

-Russ

NOTE: All of these screens are still works-in-progress and the planetary data is based off of 3025 data. The 3025 data will be updated to 3049 prior to launching the feature.














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[Russ Bullock]

Update:

There are a lot of questions from Clan units asking how much this first module will apply to them, thankfully the answer is that it will.

By Example when you create a unit it will take on the faction of the individual that created it. Therefore if a clan Ghost Bear member starts a unit it will be a CGB unit. Also inside of this unit those with permissions can rename all of the ranks. For instance you can rename the standard "Captain" into some clanner title. With these abilities I think Clan units will be able to use this system to great effect.

[Russ Bullock]

Official Update is that unit creation will be included in an Aug 26th patch.

Thanks for your patience. We are working as hard as we can to get this content into your hands.