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[Nephero]

In the Mechwarrior universe and in past games, there are more than just mech on mech battles. There are the more micro sized conflicts that occure durring warfare consisting of tanks and artillary trucks, rocket platforms and defensive turrets of all kinds both on the ground and in the air. Will the game impliment these dynamics (as NPC's) in game for the air, sea and land? It would certainly give purpose to carrying a machine gun as a low cost solution to dealing with such threats. Each team would have their own number of 'minions' that could roam around the map with their own AI and behaviors to defend or attack the other team. This would of course make more sense with community warefare and player placed artillary strikes. No such thing as too much daka-daka right?

Edited by Nephero, 15 May 2013 - 06:51 AM.

[Syllogy]

Yes, they are planned.

[Nephero]

When was that information given out? I heard nothing of it... not even anything that would imply it.

[Syllogy]

Back in the beginning of the year. It's a very low priority right now. The statement was something along the lines of "We plan on adding things like Tanks, Battle Armor, and Turrets, but these will be NPC-only entities. Players will only ever be able to pilot Mechs."

PGI is focused on getting Community Warfare up and running, and after that, the Clan Invasion.

Once those happen, I'm sure we will see more details. Most of the work will involve programming the AI. I wouldn't expect to see NPC vehicles or NPC mechs for at least a year.

[coolcook007]

http://mwomercs.com/...updated-may-14/

In Concept Stage*, but no ETA:

NPC Tanks, Aircraft, Infantry, and Powersuits

Edited by coolcook007, 15 May 2013 - 11:48 AM.

[Steel Talon]

add some infantry for my MG

[Liberator]

This actually makes me very happy.

[Hammerfinn]

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if this never makes it into the game. Simply because of the time and resources that I think would be better spent elsewhere. If they do make it, that would be awesome.

[Steel Talon]

Hammerfinn, on 16 May 2013 - 09:35 PM, said:

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if this never makes it into the game. Simply because of the time and resources that I think would be better spent elsewhere. If they do make it, that would be awesome.

Cant imagine the metagame they plan without some attack/defense modes with turrets & that is AI, Step #1

[Sephlock]

Hammerfinn, on 16 May 2013 - 09:35 PM, said:

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if this never makes it into the game. Simply because of the time and resources that I think would be better spent elsewhere. If they do make it, that would be awesome.

Just so long as they don't turn it into League of Mech Legends.

[aniviron]

Sephlock, on 18 May 2013 - 12:51 PM, said:

Just so long as they don't turn it into League of Mech Legends.

KILL TEN TANKS TO LEVEL UP TO DOUBLE HEATSINKS, MAKE SURE TO BLOW UP YOUR OWN UNITS SO THE ENEMY CAN'T DO IT