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[Faenwulf]

I understand them all. I'm very disappointed that PGI used such a huge campaign for something like this (even just a concept!).

I don't have a problem with the Stick (besides that its not made "for me" and therefore will not be bought). But for me there are much more important issues that need to be addressed, like the whole Founders Pack, Server Migration and Regional Servers chaos.

[Roland]

I'm thinking that this stems entirely from my unhealthy obsession with this game that has developed over the past few weeks, but this was kind of like opening a present on christmas morning when you're a little kid, and finding out that it's just socks.

[AL one]

Hmm.. For mech fans it should be a dream controller rig. Who doesn't want to build their own mech simulator? I just feel sad that it will be more of a wishlist item than an actual purchase. Maybe I can slowly save up for each module, or maybe I can emulate this setup with my old sidewinder that still works and hope the devs release a smartphone/tablet app that emulates the screen in the centre.. =D Wouldn't that be great?

[Serevn]

Adeptis, on 05 June 2012 - 07:32 AM, said:

No, no it ******* didn't. If you're the kind of person who said "PGI overhyped this! They should've known," no, they didn't. This wasn't anywhere near 'overhype.' PGI mentioned it once on their main page and left a passive page that updated every day. They weren't shoving it down your throats, you were swallowing it whole and now you're disappointed because this "won't affect you."

There's no legitimate reason anyone should be less interested in MW:O because this controller is announced. If you're currently raging at PGI over this, I shudder to think what 'horrible flaws' and 'terrible mistakes' you'd find once the game drops. There's no two ways around it, you ARE that kind of person, and the game doesn't need you.

While it does suck that it's only a concept controller, PGI is reaching out to a portion of their fanbase without hurting others, and collaborating with a well-known company in the process. Good on them.

If you really want to rage about a game company, go play EA games.

Kind of harsh, people aren't saying that the controller is a bad thing, (its actually kind of cool) just that a majority of the people think it was overhyped (a days long countdown for a concept controller?)... and if the majority think its overhyped, then it is... if you don't think it is, good for you have fun with the joystick.

Edited by Serevn, 05 June 2012 - 07:44 AM.

[Lakevren]

Havoker Reines, on 05 June 2012 - 07:04 AM, said:

All that for a freaking Joystick that i more than likely can't afford?

Im rethinking my founders package...

You'd get more value from the Founder's package. Not to mention it won't break all of a sudden on you.

[Suicidal Idiot]

From Razer's website introducing the controller.

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Unveiling The Razer Artemis Concept Controller

There is nothing more badass than MechWarrior when taking to the metallic carnage, and piloting one of these hulking monstrosities of kickass doesn’t get any better than this. Introducing the Razer Artemis Concept Controller. This beast is equipped with fully-programmable mechanical keys, a fine-tuneable adjustable joystick with force feedback, and an integrated screen to complete your piloting desires.
We are proud to be working with Piranha Games and Infinite Game Publishing on the upcoming MechWarrior Online™. Let us know if you are prepared to wreck some metal giants and stomp your way to victory with the Razer Artemis Concept Controller.

[Suskis]

I think that the monitor could just be an iPad or another tablet. a light app could handle everything via a bluetooth integrated in the keyboard on the left. this would drop the cost of the thing of at least 100$

[Stalkerr]

I'm guessing this is not relevant to me as I'm a laptop gamer now. I can't think of how to make this work, unless I just connect my laptop to my TV and get an extra-long cable for the razer to stretch to the couch.

Hmmmmmm....

[Zervziel]

Torcip, on 05 June 2012 - 07:31 AM, said:

They're just upset that they have to wait longer to play the game, I think they all secretly hoped it was an extra 100,000 beta keys or something.

Um, no. Most of us are rather peeved that after all that build up we get this.



Rather than say...oh don't know..exclusive information on the game like more info on Inception, a new mech, hell, with that build up I was hoping each class except assault would get another chassis, where assault would get two.

Edited by Zervziel, 05 June 2012 - 07:45 AM.

[Kyuui]

hey, the whole descramble could have been done away with and just put it out as the concept it is. I bought an X52 just for the game since I had no clue that they were even contemplating it. Given my X52 works with a couple of my games, I'm happy with it. If they had hinted at this before the middle of May, they could have potentially gotten me to buy it

[Ignys]

All I can say is I must have one. Stop crying about the price, you don't even know the cost yet.

[Chargathian]

I think if we all complain enough about how bad MW:O ****** up with this, they'll have to give us all beta keys!

[perfectblue]

Ignys, on 05 June 2012 - 07:45 AM, said:

All I can say is I must have one. Stop crying about the price, you don't even know the cost yet.

The implication is Razer is producing it, they are notorious for steep prices.

[EbilOne]

The Artemis looks cool and all with it's flight joy stick and fancy radar screen but to be honest i kinda prefer to stick with my ROCCAT Arvo keyboard and Kone [+] mouse at least i can set the the macros for each of my games if i need to

[ENDMYSUFFERING]

I'm torn between being ticked off and sad... I was hoping Artemis was going to be something cool and useful, not a joystick that 90% of us have, a numpad that all of us have, and a monitor.... THAT ALL OF US HAVE. To be honest, if PGI would've given us 30 minutes of gameplay, I would have been the happiest person on earth... but this is just stupid. All of that for a probably $500 controller? PGI has failed me for the first time. And it has been a giant failure.

[Frostiken]

1) This wasn't overhyped. The community on these forums overhyped it.

2) LOL @ every nub thinking it was a mech announcement. Told you so.

3) Meh. The concept is cool, but this will be:
• Outrageously expensive. My current TM Warthog HOTAS cost $500. Not likely to shell out for a peripheral for a single game.
• Joystick is inferior to mouse.
• Does it come apart? Looks like it's locked into one unit which could be problematic.
• Skeptical about level of support and use outside of MWO. The Logitech keyboard screen are already mostly useless, this would probably be way worse.

[Gendou]

Zervziel, on 05 June 2012 - 07:44 AM, said:

Um, no. Most of us are rather peeved that after all that build up we get this.

My thinking goes like this:
Because it's Razer, I probably won't buy it - their build quality leaves something to be desired over the long term, and the prices on their peripherals (particularly the ones with the integrated LCD screen) are incredibly expensive. Knowing Razer, the price on this will be somewhere in the $250-$300 range, and it might run as high as $500. At that price, you're in Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS territory. And if I could afford one of those, I'd have already bought one by now.

Now, that having been said... I completely understand why PGI hyped this the way they did. Razer is a huge company. HUGE. They make deals with Blizzard and Bioware to make custom, tagged peripherals. To have the opportunity to join the big-name players like that with a named, customized peripheral is gigantic, especially given the fact that MWO isn't even out yet. Just having the Razer name attached is a big boon for PGI in general and MWO in particular. There's no way this isn't an advertising coup for PGI, even if Razer never sells the damned thing.

TL;DR: I won't buy a Razer peripheral, but PGI's excitement over it is totally understandable.
This is probably good for the game. And generally what's good for the game is good for us as players.

[Jason Phoenix]

Let me clarify myself;

I am HAPPY that PGI made a MWO Joystick. Looks pretty cool and all. I was looking forward to actually buy one, right up to I decided to get my X52 Pro like 2 weeks ago.

I find BAD how Marketting was handled with the Artemis Controller. It should have been announced BEFORE Beta keys started to be handed over. I bought my X52 Pro to be ready for Beta, since PGI didnt seem to have anything planned Controller wise.

• Secrecy/Conspiracy about in-game stuff = cool
  
• Secrecy/Conspiracy about a game peripheral = /fail from Marketting

Just my 2 M-Bills

Edited by Jason Phoenix, 05 June 2012 - 07:53 AM.

[Bakarn]

I WANT ONE FFS GIMME ONE RIGHT NOW

[Aethon]

Lakevren, on 05 June 2012 - 07:42 AM, said:

You'd get more value from the Founder's package. Not to mention it won't break all of a sudden on you.

And PGI will get all the money; it won't be split with Razer.