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[Liam Neeson]

I was going to make this a thread a POV but decided to make it a poll instead. Games are all aboot fun right? So how about a discussion on just that.

Here are some comments on how it has been for me personally:
I've been here since closed BETA and it's been a blast! For somewhat of a steep learning curve, I stuck with it because I <3 BT. PUGGING around and grinding were hell at first (till I got Founders and then later the economy changes) but I feel it was time well spent saving up for that first A1 and loading as many SRMs I could fit in it (not SSRMS, those are for pansies) to make my favorite mech from previous games. I was having fun soloing it but eventually decided to join a merc corp because I was getting tired of the way PUG matches were always a 1 sided stomp fest with random probability (a little better now with an active ELO system). There I made a ton of friends for life and ran 8mans; it seemed like almost a different game and my interest was renewed! The tournaments were fun too but I just couldn't stay awake! Now when I play I spend about an even amount of time solo and group dropping with the occasional 8man and I must say I can't wait till community warfare comes out (if ever *fingers crossed*)

As for specific chassis' and balance,I used to play the Splatcat a lot! I mean probably many hundreds of games I used the Splatcat to great effectiveness, so much so that I got bored. It was like an instant win button everytime I readied with it. Same story with the 3L, although we all know how broken those were (still are kind of, I don't agree with the implementation of null sig tech they can use but what can you do). Anyways Ive moved on because I got tired of winning and needed a challenge, so I started playing the C1 lrm cat (can easily do 000's of dmg but still takes skill/tactics) and mediums in general. I found them waaaaay more fun to play but thats my opinion. So that got me wondering how much fun is everybody else having? Dunno , I'll ask.

Also, n my wanderings across the internet I found a great analogy for playing this game as an ECM mech or similarly (overpowered) equipped mech. I found the game experience to be quite similar to Super Spacebar RPG. Here is a link to check it out if you want.

http://www.newground...tal/view/495903

To summarize things I like about MWO:
The challenge of often imbalanced matches and carrying noobs.
It's BT! *stomp stomp PEW PEW DAKKA DAKKA!*
Fun with friends
Unique 'clunky' sim feel

Things I don't like about MWO:
The implementation of Null Sig ECM
Lobby/ matchmaking still needs improvement/ general "It's BETA" things
Lack of entertaining gametypes
PGI seems to be balancing around the wrong things (Null sig) and moving forward slowly(look how long it took to get netcode seemingly fixed)... (who gives a fish about torso twist? give me maps, gametypes, mechs, interactive environment! If its OP it will become apparent.)
Steep Learning curve, not enough info obviously available, hard to get others interested who have never heard of BT.

Overall I will keep playing this game till the end and I give it a 8/10
So that being said, how FUN is this game for you? What would make it more fun?

[FrostCollar]

Mo' balance, less problems. That's what I say. Even with no more content added beyond what they have today, the game would be quite a bit more fun if some things were adjusted. MG damage being increased, missile splash being fixed, ECM being balanced, etc.

[Tennex]

dis is a good poll i like dis poll. hope the devs take a look

[Liam Neeson]

FrostCollar, on 19 March 2013 - 04:59 PM, said:

Mo' balance, less problems. That's what I say. Even with no more content added beyond what they have today, the game would be quite a bit more fun if some things were adjusted. MG damage being increased, missile splash being fixed, ECM being balanced, etc.

I agree mostly with this, although I don't believe game balance to be a big deal right now. What I really would like is for the game to be bigger... better. More maps, more weapon options (MG buffs/oTHER BALANCES) MORE GAMETYPE OPTIONS please!!! sRSLY wHY IN THE HECK ISN'T THERE 1V1 OR TEAM DEATHMATCH MODE?

[Eights n Aces]

Bug fixes are one thing but PGI's attempts to tweak (aka balance) a game that's barely a game seem silly.

[FrostCollar]

Liam Neeson, on 19 March 2013 - 05:10 PM, said:

I agree mostly with this, although I don't believe game balance to be a big deal right now.

We certainly don't have access to many of the statistics that PGI gets to look at, but the fact is there are many chassis variants and weapons that often go unused. Some are harder to use, but some are pretty clearly inferior. That's a problem in the game, and anyone who owns any of those mechs (Raven 2X, for example) or any of those weapons (MGs, LBX 10s, etc.) would have a far superior gameplay experience were they made more capable.

It might pain me to say it, but I'd take those balance changes over the Urbie any day.

[Liam Neeson]

FrostCollar, on 19 March 2013 - 05:14 PM, said:

It might pain me to say it, but I'd take those balance changes over the Urbie any day.

You better not be disrespectin the Urbie, my friend. I'll core you out faster than you can say Victor Steiner Davion!

[FrostCollar]

Liam Neeson, on 19 March 2013 - 05:20 PM, said:

You better not be disrespectin the Urbie, my friend. I'll core you out faster than you can say Victor Steiner Davion!

I love the Urbs, but I hold game balance as more important. If I could have both, I'd take that opportunity in a heartbeat.