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#1 Garth Erlam

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:01 AM

Q: How long do expect the average match to last? [Dagnabit]
A: Currently they tend to last about 10 minutes or so. The current max is 15, though that has already changed so it may change again. It depends on the strategies people use; I have noticed that as players get more experienced they get more cautious. [GARTH]

Q: Are jumpjet mechs "Death From Above" tactics included in the game design yet? Keyword searches and reading through the posted material, I've so far failed to find discussion on the topic. I doubt it has been overlooked so it's probably just a lack of discovery on my part. [Jaxwen]
A: Death From Above is planned, yes. [GARTH]

Q: Will a jump capable mech be able to land on other mechs and knock them down? [Stray Ion]
A: Yes, although if you hit an Atlas with a Jenner, the Jenner tends to fall, and the Atlas stays on its feet. You can land on people and knock them over though, absolutely. [GARTH]

Q: Will we ever get a 'Day in the life of a PGI employee' feature? You know, a developer or artist or technician or QA analyst doing a "this is what I do on an average day" walkthrough, complete with pictures of the offices and such? Probably not before release, I'm sure, since you all are so busy, but is something like that in the cards? [Gendou]
A: I'd absolutely love to do one of these. Would you guys really want that? I guess if we got enough requests we could pull off something. Again, I'd absolutely love to do it! [GARTH]


Q: Do you really understand the anticipation I and others are experiencing ? Its been a long time ,a long wait. [FinnMcKool]
A: I really get the impression we don't. [GARTH]

Q: Pancakes, waffles, or french toast? [Vulpesveritas]
A: Waffles. They're built for syrup, right? I mean, they're just made of pockets specifically designed for the purpose of holding delicious syrup! [GARTH]


Thanks for reading everyone, and I hope you enjoyed the replies!

#2 Aegis Kleais

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:03 AM

Am I seeing doubles?
Am I seeing doubles?

As for the "Day in the life of", I vote "yes" as long as you don't pick Paul. We already know what Paul's day is like.

> Check into work a couple hours late.
> Troll the forums
> Design lead.
> Steal someone's lunch from the company fridge.
> Troll the forums.
> Scratch body parts.
> Suggest metrosexual cosmetics for Mechs like pink paintjobs and cupcake insignia.
> Troll the f...oh wait, got another itch...... *scratches*.... ahhh........orums.

If you're gonna do a "Day in the life of", do it right. Garth, Russ, Bryan, Kyle, Dennis, Alex....the list goes on and on. Make the right choice.

Edited by Aegis Kleais, 11 June 2012 - 09:08 AM.


#3 Bloodshed Romance

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:04 AM

yeah, copy/paste twice lol
yeah, copy/paste twice lol

Edited by Bloodshed Romance, 11 June 2012 - 09:05 AM.


#4 Ace Archer

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:05 AM

Spoiler


Obligatory "First!!"

Anyways, I Would like to see "A day in the life of a PGI Employee" Would be extremely interesting!

(Also, You posted the q/a twice in the post :) )

EDIT: Ah Crap, Looks like i was beaten to the "First!"

Edited by Ace Archer, 11 June 2012 - 09:05 AM.


#5 Gungho

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:05 AM

I feel robbed. 8 questions and answers but upon closer examination, its just 4 question/answers repeated.

#6 C0VVB3LL

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:05 AM

hmm

#7 Shedu

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:06 AM

Glad to hear about that DfA is planned. Makes JJ that much more fun and the Catapult a joy.

Edited by Shedu, 11 June 2012 - 09:07 AM.


#8 Barantor

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:09 AM

Very cool, I love waffles too but cinnamon pancakes are very good....

#9 veretax

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:10 AM

Preposterous. Everyone knows the 'cut outs' in waffles are to hold things like butter not syrup. That Waffles may be able to absorb more syrup may have more to do with recipe and Waffle thickness to pancakes, but I've seen some pretty thick french toast as well.

#10 Roland

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:12 AM

Quote

Q: Do you really understand the anticipation I and others are experiencing ? Its been a long time ,a long wait. [FinnMcKool]
A: I really get the impression we don't. [GARTH]

This made me laugh. :)

#11 Grisolm Redd

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:14 AM

I think a "Day in the Life of Paul" would be stupendous. A magical time of wonder and amazement.

All those other "support" employee's too. Yeah.

+1 vote

#12 Fresh Meat

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:16 AM

View PostGrisolm Redd, on 11 June 2012 - 09:14 AM, said:

I think a "Day in the Life of Paul" would be stupendous. A magical time of wonder and amazement.

All those other "support" employee's too. Yeah.

+1 vote


+ 2, why not lol

#13 Watchit

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:20 AM

Yes! give us a Day in the Life feature! That would be awesome :)
Also,

View PostGarth Erlam, on 11 June 2012 - 09:01 AM, said:

A: Waffles. They're built for syrup, right? I mean, they're just made of pockets specifically designed for the purpose of holding delicious syrup! [GARTH]

Quoted for truth.

Edited by Watchit, 11 June 2012 - 09:21 AM.


#14 Karees

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:21 AM

View PostGarth Erlam, on 11 June 2012 - 09:01 AM, said:


Q: Are jumpjet mechs "Death From Above" tactics included in the game design yet? Keyword searches and reading through the posted material, I've so far failed to find discussion on the topic. I doubt it has been overlooked so it's probably just a lack of discovery on my part. [Jaxwen]
A: Death From Above is planned, yes. [GARTH]

Q: Will a jump capable mech be able to land on other mechs and knock them down? [Stray Ion]
A: Yes, although if you hit an Atlas with a Jenner, the Jenner tends to fall, and the Atlas stays on its feet. You can land on people and knock them over though, absolutely. [GARTH]

So, we will be getting a Victor and/or a Highlander when? (I'd prefer the Victor, the main character in the first BT book I ever read piloted one.)

#15 Sinitron

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:43 AM

DAY IN THE LIFE OF you. Make sure to include plenty in-game footage (even if it's just on a monitor), mech models being worked on, and show what lewd posters you probably have on the fridge.

#16 Hunter1428

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:44 AM

I would really like to see a video of the stages of development for a mech, from concept all way through to a finished working mech! B)

#17 StandingCow

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:48 AM

A day in the life would be awesome.

#18 Fresh Meat

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:51 AM

I am really surprised to hear that matches are only about 10-15min long, is this a cap or are people rushing? As big as they make the maps and with no respawn i figured matches would last twice that easily.

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:54 AM

Oh, how I would love the inclusion of the "Highlander Burial!"

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Posted 11 June 2012 - 10:12 AM

View PostFresh Meat, on 11 June 2012 - 09:16 AM, said:


+ 2, why not lol


+3, we need to have one of these





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