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[Surtosi]

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I imagine that games sold on the xbox would work on a pc, but not necessarily the other way around. Do you think its possible someone on an xbox could soon play mwo?

[Hex Pallett]

No, MWO is a PC game and console peasants should be LEFT IN THEIR PEASANTRY /jk

I have no game development experience so I have no idea how hard it is to port a "AAA" game from PC to consoles. It could be as easy as reworking a few lines of codes or as hard as practically rewriting the whole game. CryEngine is a ***** to work with, too - I mean my laptop runs BF4 maxed out 1080P 60FPS and could barely run MWO in 720P max, how would you expect consoles to perform? Even with the rumors that the current-gen consoles are basically PCs, there could still be a million other things in between.

On the other hand, MWO is - again, with no actual proof, just a sense - nearing its life cycle's end, and it would be silly if PGI don't do something with its 20-year BattleTech license later on this year, if not already. I would love to see PGI make a full BT game releasing across all platforms.

Edited by Helmstif, 06 March 2015 - 05:09 PM.

[Heffay]

It would actually be a pretty good idea.

[Anjian]

Unlike PS4, XBox Live will never let PC + XBox players play together.

[Nightshade24]

Well MW: O was originally an Xbox game in development.

An extremely early build also known as "mechwarrior 5" may be around for xbox 360.

But it may be gone now. or just transformed into current MW: O

However out of the 2 consoles I think PS4 would get it unless Microsoft bribes PGI which may work as PGI have very little money BUT they are dedicated to our community and fans...

[Anjian]

The problem with consoles is that their ecosystem is based on a strict limited number of free updates, which can range from 3 to 5. After the fifth patch, the developer has to PAY Microsoft or Sony to allow for more updates. Given how often MWO patches, that is a completely no no for MWO. Other MMOs patch as frequently or even more, like War Thunder.

Sony has eased up restrictions on MMOs and indies, and also has a policy that allows MMOs to share PS players with PC servers on the same server. Good examples are War Thunder and Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn.

[Insects]

Helmstif, on 06 March 2015 - 05:08 PM, said:

I have no game development experience so I have no idea how hard it is to port a "AAA" game from PC to consoles. It could be as easy as reworking a few lines of codes or as hard as practically rewriting the whole game.

This is not a AAA game. Its just a basic Cryengine SDK job.

They have the mech models/animations/textures which are a really valuable asset, everything else is pretty useless.
Relatively easy to export the models into another/newer engine (all have improved considerably in performance and licensing costs since MWO began) and recreate the game.

There might be a small team working on a recreation to a newer engine in their back offices.

It would probably be Xbox only, due to Microsofts IP involvement.
Easier to deal with Xbox project than PC really, consistent hardware instead of all the random buggy drivers and low spec machines requiring different workarounds and support for ultra low graphics modes.

[Iqfish]

Yes! More unorganized Pugs with no idea how to find a teamspeak but NOW they are not only alone and without a clue, they are 13 and angry!

[Vassago Rain]

Marack Drock, on 07 March 2015 - 08:14 AM, said:

Um it is simple and easy to know which will get the game. Microsoft, owns the franchise and can withdraw the license with ease. PGI will not want that to happen for fear of losing MWO. Xbox will win every time in this department. Also PS4 sucks.

This was the original reason we didn't get MW5, and instead got a F2P PC only game.

PGI couldn't afford 'exclusive' xbox 360 deals, and no one wanted to publish such a game. In 2015, things are still largely the same.

[Nightshade24]

Marack Drock, on 07 March 2015 - 08:14 AM, said:

Um it is simple and easy to know which will get the game. Microsoft, owns the franchise and can withdraw the license with ease. PGI will not want that to happen for fear of losing MWO. Xbox will win every time in this department. Also PS4 sucks.

As much as I do not want to get involved in tihs Console war business thing (We all know some trolls will pop up and go PC master race anyway) But PS4 has advantages over Xbox one which works well for MW: O and PC games.

One of these advantages is cross server compatibility.

PS4 players on MW: O can go play with PC players on MW: O on the same server.

Also PS4 has free multiplier for free games (ie MW: O) while with Xbox you have to pay subscription.

Also Xbox likes to make stuff get changed a lot. PRetty much if it becomes a Xbox thing, then Xbox MW: O will be the same as IGP coming back.


Also out of PS1 and Xbox original... What you think is better?

MW2, or MA1 and 2...

We do not want another MA game thank you very much, go hire some other developer to do that.

[Nightshade24]

Marack Drock, on 07 March 2015 - 02:48 PM, said:

MechWarrior 2 is best IMO but I do actually like the first MA game.

And Playstation original is best IMO(I have both Xbox original and PS1 so I do have some experience).

I am not PC master race crap. I am pro PC because of its advantages and long run versatility whereas consoles become obsolete within 2 years and break down in 3. I can get a PC that I can update and run for 10 years before I need a new complete computer.

Xbox and Playstation will not be profitable for PGI and Xbox is their only option because if they go pro playstation Microsoft will pull the license.

I've played my PS3 nearly daily for the past 6 years =l still have not seen a single crash or it breaking down...

[Alaskan Nobody]

Nightshade24, on 07 March 2015 - 03:39 PM, said:

I've played my PS3 nearly daily for the past 6 years =l still have not seen a single crash or it breaking down...

I wish I could say similar, but mine just formatted itself
Corrupt data issue - but doing my research I knew that was an issue with the game I was working on, so...

[Nightshade24]

Shar Wolf, on 07 March 2015 - 04:45 PM, said:

I wish I could say similar, but mine just formatted itself
Corrupt data issue - but doing my research I knew that was an issue with the game I was working on, so...

I wish I was a computer expert. Unlike some master race people who can build a computer in 10 minutes blind folded. I do not even know how to maintain my PC xD.

Haven't dusted the inside ever... or upgraded pc... or anything...

[Alaskan Nobody]

Nightshade24, on 07 March 2015 - 05:43 PM, said:

Haven't dusted the inside ever... or upgraded pc... or anything...

My PC has a bunch of cords sticking out the side - or I would never remember to dust it.
(Which I need to do here in the next few days... )

I actually keep one of those compressed air cans next to my monitor to help me remember as well
(Because the cords are not always enough )

[Nightshade24]

Shar Wolf, on 07 March 2015 - 05:48 PM, said:

My PC has a bunch of cords sticking out the side - or I would never remember to dust it.
(Which I need to do here in the next few days... )

I actually keep one of those compressed air cans next to my monitor to help me remember as well
(Because the cords are not always enough )

That compressed air cans are very expensive (here at least).

And then you realise how stupid it is... In a few years you could just buy a brand new better PC for the price of AIR....

[Alaskan Nobody]

Nightshade24, on 07 March 2015 - 06:13 PM, said:

That compressed air cans are very expensive (here at least).

They are ~5 dollars where I am at, and 1 can lasts me 3-4 months.

[Nightshade24]

Shar Wolf, on 07 March 2015 - 06:16 PM, said:

They are ~5 dollars where I am at, and 1 can lasts me 3-4 months.

u wot m80?

Here it's around 20 to 80 dollars...

Edit: I would rather get the zues package then a can of air =D I already got enough air here. it's a common thing on a planet called earth =3

Edited by Nightshade24, 07 March 2015 - 06:39 PM.

[Alaskan Nobody]

Nightshade24, on 07 March 2015 - 06:38 PM, said:

u wot m80?

Here it's around 20 to 80 dollars...

Mine are like this

There are fancier ones that cost 20-80 dollars, but according to what tech-savvy people I have talked to, these work about as well

[Alaskan Nobody]

Marack Drock, on 07 March 2015 - 08:50 PM, said:

Paragraph of DOOM!

Spoiler

I am teasing - some

[Alaskan Nobody]

Marack Drock, on 07 March 2015 - 09:08 PM, said:

computer subject what can I say. No, girls want to be with me so my only relationships are with machinery...... so lonely.

There ARE techy girls, but they are few and far between

Spoiler

I firmly believe that there is a girl out there for every guy, and perhaps even a guy out there for every girl

Finding said person though - can obviously get tricky /