Considering A New Loyalist Frr Unit
#1
Posted 09 December 2015 - 02:04 PM
I may even try and get some of my friends that have steam to join as well
tell me your thoughts!
-wind
#2
Posted 09 December 2015 - 03:12 PM
#3
Posted 09 December 2015 - 03:15 PM
#4
Posted 09 December 2015 - 03:16 PM
I think it is a grand idea with the caveat being that I think it is unnecessary. I think younger players might need help with some aspects of the game but not the game itself. Their game skills and ability to learn the nuances of new game play tend to be superior to those of us old folks (judging from my own kids ages 5-13). I see three issues that some younger players might need help with, but frankly I have encountered many older players who have issues with these as well:
First, I think some younger players (I'm just going to use the word "kids" here as a collective term referring to any one of early teens on down ok?) might need help with the lore, not of necessity but to have an idea of the games "setting" and to better understand why the mechs are the way they are and the theoretical understanding of the factions, the clans, and why they fight, etc.
Second, I think some kids, particularly the really young ones, might need some help with their first few builds. Just understanding the cost/benefit of each weapon, etc. might be challenging for some, but certainly not all.
Lastly, etiquette might be something that some kids need help with especially on teamspeak.
But as I mention above, even these three aspects are often issues that the older players need help with too.
So I don't see a special Jr. unit being of any particular benefit. I think any kid who is capable of playing the game and getting through the tutorials and academy will do just fine. In the FRR, I think units like SO and 1stH and many others are really open minded and are willing to play with anyone or any age. Moreover I think a lot of us older folks are going to be shocked at how quickly some of the new Steam kids will be schooling us.
#5
Posted 09 December 2015 - 05:45 PM
During the summer, I played minecraft on my PS3 and got so see things myself (I'm used to the clam, adult filled frrhub by now, so Teamspeak etiquette is important). I wouldn't know about how to get them to read the lore, heck, I think the reason I read the lore was to read about the history of my beloved JagerMechs, and got hooked since then
In the end though, I'd say at least half Of the MWO fanbase was their since the 1980's and a majority have played MW2-MW4. My father played MW2 before I was born, and I played some of it too (I like retro games ) So there probably wouldn't be that many younger people playing, unless they really like stompy robots
Thanks for your feedback!
Looking forward to moar!
bai
one more thought. I started playing this game since I was 9 years old, and back then I thought the controls were so complicated I made my dad drive and I shot things! but this was one of my 1st PC games, I played console games back then more.
#6
Posted 09 December 2015 - 08:57 PM
You can talk to me about this in TS at any time, or message me on the forums, or leave a post down below
bai and good hunting
-Wind
#7
Posted 10 December 2015 - 02:00 AM
#8
Posted 10 December 2015 - 02:05 AM
Whether there is a need for a JRKA or not, it doesnt stop you working with new, younger players and setting a good example to them as to the etiquette that is expected of an FRR warrior in Victory or Defeat (come to think of it man, you could set an example to some of us old guys too). A little more slack can be cut for a younger player but there is still a standard to be attained.
you are a particularly well spoken and level guy for a kid of your age and a pleasure to drop with. Many units have an 16+/18+/21+ policy because not all of your peers are the same (although lets be honest, an asshatt is an asshatt regardless of age )
So, keep doing what you are doing, make friends young and old and if you find someone who is FRR calibre then invite them on board.
Laters
Redd
#9
Posted 10 December 2015 - 05:10 AM
The only question is if there are enough younger players around? But of course you don't need many since you can just hang out on the FRR hub and join groups there until you get enough.
One advantage of such a unit would be that seeing the JRKA tag would make you aware that you have a young player in your group, so you can remember to make them feel welcome.
#10
Posted 10 December 2015 - 02:08 PM
bai
-Windscape
#11
Posted 10 December 2015 - 03:25 PM
Well send you any new young (pre 18) players we run in to if you do. Good luck
Edited by Lord Creston, 10 December 2015 - 03:26 PM.
#12
Posted 10 December 2015 - 04:07 PM
Edited by Tractor Joe, 10 December 2015 - 04:09 PM.
#13
Posted 10 December 2015 - 05:04 PM
{Oh by the way, in real life drinking from a horn DOES take a little practice. When you lift the horn to drain it the contents tend to pick up speed as they come around the bend. Very funny watch first timers getting a face full of their drinks}
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