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[Mrs Brisby]

lets start with some of the things I know

game is in closed testing. open beta will begin some time this summer.

there are three mech wieght classes Light, Medium, Heavy.There is 4 jobs. scout (light to medium mechs)assult defender and commander(medium and heavy mechs)
lights:Jenner, Raven, Commando
Mediums:Centurion, Dragon, Catapult, Awesome
Heavy:Atlas, Hunchback

there is one pilot(you) and you can skill up your pilot to unlock diffrent gear for you mechs.

you will be able to change out wepons. change armor groupings.possibly change how your mech looks (eventualy I hope like a diffent head design).

Questions that I have have not found answers for just yet

1.)How many slots will I get to have just starting as in how many mechs in my bay? I think I saw the number 4 some where can this be verified?

2.) Is there a place already where I can plan out mech designs and load out or should I just wait for the game?(If there is can you plz post a link)

3.) why should I join a hose or a mech group?

4.)Any other questions you think I might be in need of asking?

Edited by Mrs Brisby, 28 April 2012 - 06:27 PM.

[Aegis Kleais]

Mrs Brisby, on 28 April 2012 - 06:23 PM, said:

lets start with some of the things I know

game is in closed testing. open beta will begin some time this summer.

there are three mech wieght classes Light, Medium, Heavy.There is 4 jobs. scout (light to medium mechs)assult defender and commander(medium and heavy mechs)
lights:Jenner, Raven, Commando
Mediums:Centurion, Dragon, Catapult, Awesome
Heavy:Atlas, Hunchback

there is one pilot(you) and you can skill up your pilot to unlock diffrent gear for you mechs.

you will be able to change out wepons. change armor groupings.possibly change how your mech looks (eventualy I hope like a diffent head design).

Questions that I have have not found answers for just yet

1.)How many slots will I get to have just starting as in how many mechs in my bay? I think I saw the number 4 some where can this be verified?

2.) Is there a place already where I can plan out mech designs and load out or should I just wait for the game?(If there is can you plz post a link)

3.) Any other questions you think I might be in need of asking?

There are 4 weight classes. Light (up to 35T), Medium (Up to 55T), Heavy (Up to 75T) and Assault (up to 100T)

Lights: Raven, Commando, Jenner
Mediums: Centurion, Hunchback
Heavies: Dragon, Catapult
Assault: Awesome, Atlas

As far as roles, they were last reduced down into 3: Assault/Defender, Scout and Commander. This may not be final though. All Mechs have Mech Efficiency Trees for each of those roles.

1. Unknown.
2. None that utilizes the MWO system. Beta will probably be the first access to any such tool.
3. Nope.

Edited by Aegis Kleais™, 28 April 2012 - 06:32 PM.

[Aelos03]

well no one around here can answer you because no one knows, there is a lot of questions we need answered but be patient

[Helmer]

Hello and Welcome to the forums!

Looks like a few others have already answered your questions.

If you haven't already, I suggest you hit the thread located here http://mwomercs.com/...-pretty-please/ It's a great place to start and might help answer your 3rd question for you.


If you have any further questions please use the SEARCH function or when in doubt, just ask .





Cheers.

[CoffiNail]

Aegis answered those pretty good. I will add in, to go here and learn all you can about what will be Game of the Year, during Year of the Mech

Click me

[Haakon Valravn]

EDIT: Nevermind.

Edited by Haakon Valravn, 28 April 2012 - 06:34 PM.

[CoffiNail]

Helmer, I knew when I saw you were looking at this thread you would ninja me!

[Helmer]

[Aegis Kleais]

CoffiNail, on 28 April 2012 - 06:33 PM, said:

Helmer, I knew when I saw you were looking at this thread you would ninja me!

And yet, the wise and mysterious Aegis ninja even usurped the master.

*bows, and a gong sounds*

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Who the heck hit the gong?

[Hayashi]

[Mrs Brisby]

also new question I edited the post to include it
why should I join a merk unit or house? as I will be an infrequnt player and go on and off often months at a time.

al so I have look at that link and it did answer many of my questions

Edited by Mrs Brisby, 28 April 2012 - 07:04 PM.

[Aelos03]

Mrs Brisby, on 28 April 2012 - 07:03 PM, said:

also new question I edited the post to include it
why should I join a merk unit or house? as I will be an infrequnt player and go on and off often months at a time.

al so I have look at that link and it did answer many of my questions

well i think some merc unit will allow you to go off and come beck later but i don't know how will it worl with house because we here that you will lose LP if you don't play game for some time but trick is we don't know how much time it need to pass when you start to lose points.

[Hayashi]

Playing with a house gets you rank, and the right to join some elite units. Not stated the advantage of elite units yet, but there may be certain battles only available to the elite, though that is just my speculation for now. You also get some funding from the house missions, and you consistently fight for your house. You also consistently fight alongside the same people in your house, which may be good if you share a common philosophy.

Playing with a merc unit gets you pay from the houses that hired you, and IIRC the more powerful merc units may control certain systems as well. You can fight alongside an entry restricted group of friends, and you have a bit more flexibility in choosing missions since you can fight most battles after choosing an employer in advance.

As a lone wolf, you have no loyalties to anyone, and you get the most flexibility - you can fight for the FRR one day, and the Combine the next. However, IIRC you get the least pay for your efforts, and you'll be operating on a semirandom basis since there's nothing tying you down to any campaign or locale. If you don't quite like to deal with people that much, lone wolf options provide a 0% politics guarantee for you.

Basically:

House = Much money + Rank + Large group play + Next to no flexibility
Mercs = Above average money + Small group play + Increased flexibility
Lone wolf = Least payout + No need to find a group + Maximum flexibility

If I made any mistakes, please correct. Thanks.