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[Hawkeye 72]

Solis Obscuri, on 29 May 2012 - 05:33 PM, said:

So... about 23000 people joined (23% increase) since closed beta was announced, but only about 9000 people already registered on the forums have logged in since that period. Assuming the beta keys are distributed to people who have logged in and filled out the system and user information fields in the last week, then, statistically, about 62% of the people who got beta keys have little-to-no idea of how the game has been developing, or perhaps any interest in it besides there being beta keys available.

I find that disheartening.

If Beta Keys were distributed to only the last 31000 people to join then yes, on average it could be that 62% of people have not been following the game development.

While this is disheartening for you, the core of the current gaming market has not heard of Mechwarrior in its decade long absence. Wouldn't you want to gauge the reaction of the majority?

Granted there are no guarantees that Beta keys were distributed in such a manner, so I wouldn't get too down on yourself.

[Dead Winter Dead]

I like pie...graphs that is.

[MaddMaxx]

Why is it that belonging to the 0.457% Club, seems to leave one feeling 100% left out in the Cold?

[Nik Van Rhijn]

It's because we spend most of our time talking to each other and giving the lurkers something new (ish) to read

[Felicitatem Parco]

MaddMaxx, on 30 May 2012 - 11:02 AM, said:

Why is it that belonging to the 0.457% Club, seems to leave one feeling 100% left out in the Cold?

Because in Soviet Rasalhague, Beta Keys you.

[Monte0704]

Real interesting data. I don't post much, but I do read a LOT. I log in probably every other day on average to check up on things. I was out of town for memorial weekend, and when I came back there was all this beta talk. I'm not sure how many posts I have, until I post this.

It isn't much. I know that. I would love to beta test this, for sure. I alpha tested Battlefield 3, and submitted probably 50 bug reports.

[Hawkeye 72]

Prosperity Park, on 30 May 2012 - 12:02 PM, said:

Because in Soviet Rasalhague, Beta Keys you.

Are we taunting the devs again Prosperity? Another data cache?

[tynaiden]

BFett, on 29 May 2012 - 09:11 PM, said:

Thanks for the picture, I find it interesting that comstar hpc channel is actually something java made.
http://java.sun.com/...STAR/index.html

You have no idea how hard I facepalmed when I first saw that (in a Skynet kind of way). Still do not care much for anything Java although other Sun products are decent.

[Hawkeye 72]

OPERATION: STEEL DOMINION IS COMING ONLINE. STANDBY FOR FACTION DATA

Spoiler

Data cache discovered...
Location changed...

Edited by Hawkeye 72, 13 June 2012 - 08:19 AM.

[Hawkeye 72]

nub nub, on 29 May 2012 - 03:37 AM, said:

...and just like your stats these have the same fine-print, assumptions and blah blah.Oh and by the way nubnub is not gone, just under a tight leash, and must get back to the 'outback'...

--Post edited for those using obsolete web terminals

Others have taken up the mantle while your movements are restricted. Second set of data is now up

[Greavus]

Thanks for all your hard work putting this together Hawkeye 72.

I can't wait to get in game in July 17th see you all in my target recticle

[tender bottom]

Dihm, on 29 May 2012 - 06:06 AM, said:

I don't know if it is depressing or what, that I'm part of such a small "minority" in those statistics.

.01% isnt bad, imagine if you were the .01% when it came to C-Bills, you would be dishing out the contracts and truly owning the I.S.

[Blackfire1]

WOOHOO! I'm 1/58. I feel special.

[Aym]

Oh Em Gee... If Disco repair costs indicate you can have a disco ball hanging in your cockpit in addition to a hula girl, well, now I know what my $80 worth of in-game currency will go towards!


Edited to add: Upon further thinking it probably, sadly, means disconnect. :-(

Edited by Aym, 13 June 2012 - 12:17 AM.

[Exillian]

Serevn, on 29 May 2012 - 12:59 AM, said:

... Trying to absorb...

Its not so bad when you've been doing stats for like 3 years lol..

[chumppi]

Very cool, I'm a statistics/datasheet guy myself, would be fun if you'd make this a monthly or so kinda thing

[Hawkeye 72]

chumppi, on 13 June 2012 - 02:40 AM, said:

Very cool, I'm a statistics/datasheet guy myself, would be fun if you'd make this a monthly or so kinda thing

I already do. Last week faction data was updated. There will be an update this week too

Aym, on 13 June 2012 - 12:16 AM, said:

Oh Em Gee... If Disco repair costs indicate you can have a disco ball hanging in your cockpit in addition to a hula girl, well, now I know what my $80 worth of in-game currency will go towards!


Edited to add: Upon further thinking it probably, sadly, means disconnect. :-(

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[Tremble Wolf]

What kind of software did you use in your calculations Hawkeye72?

This is certainly very interesting.
As one of those 14,000 or so members who have less than 100 posts it is mostly because I only say things if I have something to add.

I'll keep my eyes open for opportunities to breach into the exclusive group of high-profile members--however for now my surprising lack of battletech knowledge keeps me at bay.
(And I thought myself quite the avid fan...Oh the Irony.)

[shivelas]

"We are the 0.457%! #OccupyMechWarrior"

We bring tents or mechs to camp in?

[Hawkeye 72]

Tremble Wolf, on 13 June 2012 - 12:17 PM, said:

What kind of software did you use in your calculations Hawkeye72?

Wrote my own program to gather the intel for me, and that is all I will say to avoid Comstar shutting me down