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[Anders]

#saveMWO Community Town Hall #3

The Discussion thread

The next town hall meeting will take place on August 22nd, 2013 at 9PM EDT. This is the same time as all of the other town hall meetings.

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password: mellon
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Gentlemen and other posters of this thread:

I needn't remind you that this is a safe space for discussion on all things related to the above topic. I will not tolerate any violation's of the CoC, terms of service, and the like. This is not to say that I am not tolerant of dissenting opinion - this is precisely why this thread is here, and it is for the purpose of community outreach and a healthy discussion of the game, it's successes and it's shortcomings.

If you feel that a poster is making you upset, do not respond - you are letting them win. If you are posting in this thread to troll or derail it, your opinion and commentary is much appreciated and valued and we thank you for your passion regarding this game, which is something that we all share. If you have cogent points to make, make them, and use those limited entertainment electrons in the best way possible. I trust that you can all behave like rational adults in this thread.

Prove me right. If you are unsure how you should post without getting into trouble, just think to yourself, "How Would Andersbot Post?" or "HWAP?". It will get you through the angry times.

Below are links to previous content if you wish to catch yourself up on what has occurred previously. Your arguments and opinions will have greater weight if we're all on the same page with what has previously been discussed and debated.

Official Links

• The Town Hall audio stream
  
• The Letter (Sign it!)
  
• The Signatures (so far!)
  
• The original thread (for reference)
  
• The second Thread (also for reference)
  
• The second(ish) Thread (also for reference)

More Content!

• Deadfire's Stream of Town Hall #3
  
• Mech-ternatives.

UPDATE:

In addition to having more individuals signing the letter, we now have 26 groups signed up, some of them representing the largest organized groups currently playing MWO. These groups represent a little over 5000 players (I'm missing good unit counts on some of them, which I've left blank until I can confirm them. In the meantime, I've counted them based on my most recent available information):

EDIT: Unit leads, PM me if you want to be added to this list or if you have a correction/addition to your unit count.
Community Members (click to view signatures - 1045 as of 8/14/13 @ 12:12 AM EDT)
PM Anders on the MWO forums if you are a unit or community leader and want to sign on behalf of your group.

In addition, the below 26 groups have signed, representing over 5000 MWO players

• Victor Morson, on behalf of the Blazing Aces (~40 members)
  
• Miekael, on behalf of The Fallen (~10 members)
  
• Lord Ikka, on behalf of the 9th Sword of the Dragon (~100 members)
  
• Stingr4y, on behalf of FWLM (~200 members)
  
• JSArrakis, on behalf of cReddit (~200 members)
  
• Anders, on behalf of the Word of Lowtax (~1500 members)
  
• MausGMR, on behalf of Clan Smoke Jaguar - Beta Galaxy (~20 members)
  
• jrgong, on behalf of the 25th Marik Militia
  
• GaussDragon, on behalf of KaoS Legion (~50 members)
  
• Stalephreak, on behalf of Zero Fox Mercs (~10 members)
  
• Durkan and Kerbango, on behalf of Last Mech Standing (~1000 players)
  
• Protection and Hylius, on behalf of Eridani Light Pony Merc Corp (~200 members)
  
• G.L. von Bluecher, on behalf of the 1st Royal Guards (~200 members)
  
• Aylward, on behalf of the 1st HeadHunters of Davion RCT (~500 members)
  
• EndGam8968, on behalf of the Omega Defense Corps
  
• Otonashi Saya, on behalf of Ryuken-Ni-Sorei
  
• Wolfp, on behalf of ZhiZhu Merc Corps (~80 members)
  
• DV McKenna, on behalf of Clan Snow Raven
  
• DrAmnesia, on behalf of the MWO Arena League (~150 players)
  
• Wild Hog, on behalf of the 6th RCT
  
• Bluemaxx, on behalf of ARMD (~400 members)
  
• Trev Firestorm, on behalf of Thunder Mountain Forces (~10 members)
  
• GMan129, on behalf of Cerberus
  
• FileTitan, on behalf of the Ghost Warriors Brigade
  
• Drangon Lee, on behalf of the Confrerie Black Dragon (~20 members)
  
• DCM Zeus, on behalf of the Luna Wolves (~100 members)
  
• DLS, on behalf of Bnl Merc Corps
  
• Gremlich Johns, on behalf of the Blood Spirits
  
• Team Leader, on behalf of the Heavy Metal Brigade (~80 members)
  
• Di Tar, on behalf of RavenWood (~90 members)
  
• Siriothrax, on behalf of Steel Jaguar Reborn (~25 members)

As always I remain:

Robotically Yours,
Anders

Edited by Anders, 23 August 2013 - 03:39 PM.

[Protection]

This one going to be focused soley on the latest disaster patch?

[Rather Dashing]

THESE TEARS ARE DELICIOUS.

[the pole]

Where can I get a refund?

[Gwaihir]

support@mwomercs.com

Protection, on 20 August 2013 - 09:29 PM, said:

This one going to be focused soley on the latest disaster patch?

I think so, given the timing.

[Buyao]

Gwaihir, on 20 August 2013 - 10:32 PM, said:

support@mwomercs.com



I think so, given the timing.

Thanks for the info. I have asked for a refund, thank god I haven't activated my premium time.

[DisasterMedic]

Buyao, on 20 August 2013 - 10:35 PM, said:

Thanks for the info. I have asked for a refund, thank god I haven't activated my premium time.

It wouldn't matter if you had. They can't rescind premium time, and won't deny you your refund if you've used it. See: countless other Phoenix Refugees, myself included.

[PainGod30]

Finally broke down and signed it after yesterday's disaster. Have you guys heard anything from the devs yet in response?

[Marineballer]

I've signed in on behalf of the 12th Donegal Guards (150 member)

Thanks for your effort

[Trev Firestorm]

the pole, on 20 August 2013 - 10:15 PM, said:

Where can I get a refund?

Create a support ticket, in the process myself now.

[Deathz Jester]

so yea... i feel like PGI right now is the arrogant Captain of the Titanic and they just sideswiped the iceberg....

[Protection]

Iron Harlequin, on 21 August 2013 - 09:50 PM, said:

so yea... i feel like PGI right now is the arrogant Captain of the Titanic and they just sideswiped the iceberg....

No no no. The Titanic went down slowly with plenty of survivors.

PGI is captaining the ******* Hindenburg.

[Odanan]

I would sign for the letter since the beginning, except for the part "Using canon Battletech systems despite their unsuitability for PC games".

I reject "balance" like done in MW4, where every weapon had its stats changed. You should play more MW3 and see that it is possible to keep very loyal to the TT in a PC game.

Edited by Odanan, 22 August 2013 - 04:02 AM.

[sj mausgmr]

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[AvatarofWhat]

The leader of the Antares Scorpions has accepted me as a representative for our unit for #savemwo. I will be showing up on behalf of our unit for this next townhall meeting. Hopefully we can have a positive discussion about how we the community can improve this game.

sincerely,
AvatarofWhat

[RG Notch]

I don't agree with everything you guys are asking for, I didn't like some of your ideas, and I certainly am not a fan of the group leading this movement, but I do support your general focus on getting IGp/PGI's attention and trying to get better communication. I can't sign your letter as I am opposed to the idea of representatives from this part of the community having too much say but I do hope you will get enough attention to force IGP/PGI to realize there are serious issues that need attention and that the community is not your enemy (well unless you choose to make them ).
So good luck, I will try to listen in and at least join the chat, this time I might even use this name.

[Sybreed]

RG Notch, on 22 August 2013 - 08:26 AM, said:

I don't agree with everything you guys are asking for, I didn't like some of your ideas, and I certainly am not a fan of the group leading this movement, but I do support your general focus on getting IGp/PGI's attention and trying to get better communication. I can't sign your letter as I am opposed to the idea of representatives from this part of the community having too much say but I do hope you will get enough attention to force IGP/PGI to realize there are serious issues that need attention and that the community is not your enemy (well unless you choose to make them ).
So good luck, I will try to listen in and at least join the chat, this time I might even use this name.

Is that really you Notch?

[Windies]

Sybreed, on 22 August 2013 - 09:59 AM, said:

Is that really you Notch?

What has this world come to!!!?!?!

[Heffay]

I find it hard to believe that Anders speaks for all 1500 members of Lowtax, or that Durkan and Kerbango speak for all 1000 members of Last Mech Standing.

Or that Last Mech Standing has 1000 members, when the forum has under 200 registered members.

Edited by Heffay, 22 August 2013 - 10:40 AM.

[RG Notch]

Sybreed, on 22 August 2013 - 09:59 AM, said:

Is that really you Notch?

I've never been opposed to the general goals of this movement. I just have had issues with how it was handled and who was running it. My issues are far less important than the idea behind it. I still think you need more outreach and advertising if you truly want it to be inclusive. Saying everyone is invited but not bothering to go find people outside units isn't the same thing as actually representing all types of players. I'd suggest a few mentions in those hot topic feedback threads if you want some traction.