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UI 2.0 Feature- I know that the option to save mech load-outs in UI 2.0 has been suggested but I do not know if this particular next step has been recommended: unpair all equipment from all mechs which are not committed to the battlefield.
One of the most time-consuming tasks for one who has multiple mechs is moving equipment from one mech to another when one decides to drop in something different for the next match. I often find myself swapping out modules, engines, etc... between matches when I want to drop in something different. The worst part of this is forgetting to swap out something and accidentally dropping in a mech without something it normally employs.
What I recommend is that all my equipment stays uncommitted in my mechbay and, when I drop in a saved config, it simply pulls the necessary equipment onto my mech for the duration of the match.
The hardest part of coding this that I can discern is locking all the equipment from a mech when it is still on the battlefield.
When players drop into a new match with committed equipment, the system should bring up a message stating the equipment which is unavailable giving the option to drop without it (considering, of course, that the equipment is not required for drop). This way, players would still be encouraged to purchase multiple modules, weapons, etc if they wish to enter a new match when a mech is still committed.
SSRM Balance - This suggestion will be much shorter: Remove splash damage from SSRMs (only)
With the recent buffs to SSRMs it seems to be the weapon of choice for many mechwarriors. The problem with a nerf is always finding the right balance to test. I recommend that the SSRM damage, range, speed, and tracking remain the same. However, I do recommend that splash damage be removed from ONLY the streak as I feel LRMs and SRMs are balanced at the moment.
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Edited by Nadrani, 31 May 2013 - 11:49 AM.
