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[Keeshu]

I've looked at the faction page (which does a good job at summarizing stuff) and read all the faction pages on Sarna.net and still can't decide which one to pick and would have to look at a lot more specific cases about each faction to decide.

So I was wondering if someone could make an in-depth test that would reccomend where you should go, based on the lore of the factions and the battle tactics/mechs they use.
I don't know if we are going to be able to play as clans, I only know that we are probably going to use their mechs in the future, but it wouldn't hurt to add that right? Just hopefully whoever makes the tests allows it to show the % of each faction that you are like so you can pick a secondary one if you so choose.





For an example of what someone may like but cannot decide a faction, i'll use myself:
Currently, my favorite mechs in MWO are the Dragon and Catapult.
Dragon interested me because of it's design and seemingly harder learning curve than other most other mechs in the game (which turned out to be true since most mechs are easy to pick up). I like using it to scare off lights off my teammates, "sniping" with dual ac/5, and getting people chasing me after they've been hit too much.
Catapult is the first Mech I picked and it's still my favorite because of design and how it plays. SRMs, LRMs, I love both of them for their own reasons. SRMs because they are like a shotgun except more awesome, LRMs because for some reason I like seeing them fly into the sky and rain on the enemy
Jumpjets I love a lot for some reason even if it doesn't do anything useful, however in MWO it's very useful because I can take routes other people can't, and screw with their aim since people have troubles aiming upwards (applies to many games, not just MWO), and makes people attack my legs that are usually untouched when my torsos are dieing.


TL:DR version:
I love jumpjets, missles, PPCs, heavy mechs, ambushing, getting chased by slow mediums, heavies, assaults, supporting allies.... and sometimes calling for a 1 v 1 when it's obvious when one team is going to win.
What faction(s) would these traits probably go to?




Do you think it's a good idea to have a test to help people choose a faction when they are having difficulties choosing?

[Adridos]

There is actually one such test, but very much WiP at this time (I got FWL twice and even LC... but no Liao ).

From the way you've said about yourself for now, how would you like the idea of going with a faction that despises medium mechs, bases it's army mostly around heavies, loves PPCs, creates both mechs of your choosing and has millitary split between guys who just want to fight (and are badasses) and those who prefer to do it honorably (1v1 and stuff... badassery, but with that Last Samurai movie feeling of going up against everything despite knowing it's not gonna end well), creates MRMs (medium range missiles - basically a wall of missile fire) later in the timeline and will surely get a stab at fighting Clans down the road?

Edited by Adridos, 21 July 2013 - 07:26 AM.

[Lord Ikka]

Sounds like you are an excellent candidate for the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery. As Adridos stated, the qualities you seem to prefer mesh well with our style.

[Morhadel]

Keeshu, on 21 July 2013 - 07:12 AM, said:

Currently, my favorite mechs in MWO are the Dragon and Catapult.
Dragon interested me because of it's design and seemingly harder learning curve than other most other mechs in the game (which turned out to be true since most mechs are easy to pick up). I like using it to scare off lights off my teammates, "sniping" with dual ac/5, and getting people chasing me after they've been hit too much.
Catapult is the first Mech I picked and it's still my favorite because of design and how it plays. SRMs, LRMs, I love both of them for their own reasons. SRMs because they are like a shotgun except more awesome, LRMs because for some reason I like seeing them fly into the sky and rain on the enemy
Jumpjets I love a lot for some reason even if it doesn't do anything useful, however in MWO it's very useful because I can take routes other people can't, and screw with their aim since people have troubles aiming upwards (applies to many games, not just MWO), and makes people attack my legs that are usually untouched when my torsos are dieing.


TL:DR version:
I love jumpjets, missles, PPCs, heavy mechs, ambushing, getting chased by slow mediums, heavies, assaults, supporting allies.... and sometimes calling for a 1 v 1 when it's obvious when one team is going to win.
What faction(s) would these traits probably go to?




Do you think it's a good idea to have a test to help people choose a faction when they are having difficulties choosing?

No offense intended but This sounds like an online dating profile.

[Keeshu]

Yeah, based on what i've seen so far I was thinking Draconis Combine anyways, but not sure enough because some of the other factions I didn't know them as well when it comes to their military+mechs. I never looked into MRMs much before because i assumed they were just some in-between for srms and lrms (medium range, homes in but not as well as lrms), but i didn't know it was basicly dead-fire, shorter range version of LRMs with twice the missles. I could totally get into that (even if they'll probably never appear in MWO cause of timeline)

I still think there should be a test for newer players that have no plans to research the subject can pick a faction while doing something that is kinda fun instead of looking up random info on sarna.net (if they even know about sarna).
I don't really expect PGI to take time out of their busy schedules to do it, but it'd be nice. Was hoping someone from the community that has a ton of knowledge for it to do it for now.

Morhadel, on 21 July 2013 - 08:02 AM, said:

No offense intended but This sounds like an online dating profile.

"Dragon looking for Warhammer IIC with extra long PPC Barrels."

Edited by Keeshu, 21 July 2013 - 08:05 AM.

[Draken Steel]

Aye, a nice test would be useful. atm im torn between draconis, marik, and liao. As for hello quizzy, it was originally based on a dating site but the quizes were so popular that they branched out and gave it its own site.

[M4NTiC0R3X]

When choosing a faction in MW:O certain factions will have perks, as well as mercs and lone wolves.

For example, if you're a member of the Lyran Commenwealth then you may see increased C Bill rewards.

(all factions accept deadly pilots)

Edited by M4NTiC0R3X, 09 August 2013 - 07:06 PM.

[Tezcatli]

Adridos, on 21 July 2013 - 07:25 AM, said:

There is actually one such test, but very much WiP at this time (I got FWL twice and even LC... but no Liao ).

From the way you've said about yourself for now, how would you like the idea of going with a faction that despises medium mechs, bases it's army mostly around heavies, loves PPCs, creates both mechs of your choosing and has millitary split between guys who just want to fight (and are badasses) and those who prefer to do it honorably (1v1 and stuff... badassery, but with that Last Samurai movie feeling of going up against everything despite knowing it's not gonna end well), creates MRMs (medium range missiles - basically a wall of missile fire) later in the timeline and will surely get a stab at fighting Clans down the road?

Took the test, Lyran Commonwealth. D:

My knowledge is limited. But from what I've read, I don't like them. ;o

What's a faction with a really professional military? One that doesn't sell ranks to nobles and aristocrats.

[Khobai]

FRR. Space Vikings = Win.

[Strum Wealh]

Tezcatli, on 22 August 2013 - 11:59 AM, said:

Took the test, Lyran Commonwealth. D:

My knowledge is limited. But from what I've read, I don't like them. ;o

What's a faction with a really professional military? One that doesn't sell ranks to nobles and aristocrats.

Perhaps you might like the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns?

"The Armed Forces of the Federated Suns represent the strongest military in the Inner Sphere. Its soldiers, from the lowliest trooper to the best MechWarrior, are a highly trained and highly motivated force that prizes the fact that they enjoy more freedoms than either of their neighbors, the Draconis Combine and the Capellan Confederation. The equipment used by the AFFS, though never sufficient to totally satisfy the needs of the military, is of high quality and dependability."

"In the Federated Suns, it is the responsibility of a planet’s nobility to encourage promising young men and women to enter the military. Those young people who show exceptional potential, either because they have scored high on tests given regularly by the AFFS or because of their athletic abilities, are offered scholarships by the planet’s nobility and government to attend the nearest accredited military academy. If the young person would like to join the AFFS but cannot voyage to an academy because of a lack of money, he may join an ROTC corps and become a reserve officer with the local planetary guard units. If his career in the PUG is notable, the officer might be asked to join a front-line unit in the AFFS."

Both of the above quotes are from the old FedSuns sourcebook (which is available for free download here, if you care to read more).

[Dan Nashe]

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Tezcatli, on 22 August 2013 - 11:59 AM, said:

Took the test, Lyran Commonwealth. D:

My knowledge is limited. But from what I've read, I don't like them. ;o

What's a faction with a really professional military? One that doesn't sell ranks to nobles and aristocrats.

Well, they probably all do in some units but not others. I'm pretty sure every house has units that are earned and units that are inherited.

But yes, I recommend against joining the LAAF.
Welcome to the LAAF, where the joke is on you!
(Lyran Alliance Armed Forces).

[Davoke]

Apparently I'm WoB
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EDIT:And Mongoose. Ok, that one actually works.

Edited by Davoke, 22 August 2013 - 07:24 PM.