Time To Choose A Faction, But Which One?
#1
Posted 14 October 2013 - 12:17 PM
With the Phoenix package containing faction medallions that give loyalty boost arriving tomorrow, I just realized I need to have some basis on how to choose a faction. I read the descriptions of them, but that didn't give me much. To my understanding I will have to choose the medallions (and thus my preferred faction(s)) when the package arrives tomorrow.
I have 0 backround in tabletop and this game doesn't inspire me in RP sense at all. There's very little information that I could quickly find on the factions in game terms (MWO that is; and learning everything about tabletop and transferring it to MWO terms would be too much work, when I'm sure someone has already done it). So here's what I'm asking:
1: Enlightened guesses on what in game benefits each faction will provide. What types of weapons/mechs they all prefer or manufacture that could translate to in game discounts or better manufactured PPCs/MLs/whatever (also enlightened guesses on what other type of benefits may be possible).
2: What are the politics between the factions and do you expect them to be transferred to the game. This comes relevant when/if choosing several factions. For example if I choose faction A, will it be considerably harder to also get loyalty points in facton B, as compared to faction C.
I've left my own preferences to weapons/mechs/tactics out of this post because I believe there are others who will want this information too, that will have different preferences. Also please refrain from RP aspects of the factions. There's plenty of information on that elsewhere.
#2
Posted 14 October 2013 - 12:26 PM
Liao(Capellan Confederation):Catapult, Raven, Cataphract(2X/1X/4X), PPC, Flamer
Kurita(Draconis Combine):Dragon, Kintaro, Jenner, PPC:Hostile to Davion, Steiner
Marik(Free Worlds League):Quickdraw, Orion, LLas/MLas/SLas:Hostile to Steiner, Liao(somewhat), Davion(somewhat)
Davion(Federated Suns):JagerMech, Blackjack, Cataphract(3D), AUTOCANNONS, AUTOCANNONS, AUTOCANNONS:Hostile to Kurita, Liao, Marik(somewhat)
Seiner(Lyran Commonwealth):Atlas, Commando, can't think of any specific weapons, really. Hostile to:Kurita, Marik
Aaaaand yeah that's just off the top of my head, hope it helps.
#3
Posted 14 October 2013 - 12:33 PM
#4
Posted 14 October 2013 - 12:38 PM
Edited by Ed Steele, 14 October 2013 - 12:56 PM.
#5
Posted 14 October 2013 - 12:40 PM
Ed Steele, on 14 October 2013 - 12:38 PM, said:
Not to mention the finest Space Bacon in the Inner Sphere.
#6
Posted 14 October 2013 - 03:28 PM
Ed Steele, on 14 October 2013 - 12:38 PM, said:
Just the type of RP answer I was sure I would get. But I'll bite. I have no idea (yet) if I'll like the phoenix mechs. From the mechs you listed I only like Hunchies, but I'd be suprised if they weren't common enough with other houses too. I also like weapons that make a big BOOM noise so your weapon choises seem a bit meh. When it comes to technology I just cannot trust you on your statement. My belief is that every faction is just as poor technologically in this (MWO) universe.
Your most glaring mistake is your belief that democracy would be a good thing. The greatest democracy in history was USA and they went bankrupt towards the end of 2013, after that the world economy crumbled slowly but surely, and only the nations that weren't too tied to the rights of the people could adapt to the new situation and survive. No one has now uttered the word democracy for centuries in anything but jokes.
Roadbeer, on 14 October 2013 - 12:40 PM, said:
Not to mention the finest Space Bacon in the Inner Sphere.
Everything is better with bacon.
"Life is better with bacon" -One of the great thinkers of the 21st century (a chef at a restaurant near me)
#7
Posted 14 October 2013 - 04:05 PM
Our produced Mechs (in-game):
Jenner Light-35 tons
Hunchback Medium-50 tons
Griffin Medium-55 tons
Kintaro Medium-55 tons
Wolverine Medium-55 tons
Dragon Heavy-60 tons
Catapult Heavy-65 tons
Jagermech Heavy-65 tons
Victor Assault-80 tons
Battlemaster Assault-85 tons
Atlas Assault-100 tons
We also are known for our manufacture of Particle Projectile Cannons (PPCs) and computer/targeting systems. Join the Faction with honor and tradition on its side; the faction with the one of the finest military minds alive in Kanrei Theodore Kurita. Come join the DCMS, you'll find plenty to suit you!
P.S.- We have sake and sushi...
Edited by Lord Ikka, 14 October 2013 - 04:05 PM.
#9
Posted 14 October 2013 - 05:10 PM
Go to www.sarna.net, it's a good place to start.
Also, http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Inner_Sphere
#10
Posted 14 October 2013 - 05:17 PM
Membership includes:
- Classic and Vintage versions of Kurita 'Mechs.
- Myriad cultural exchange opportunities with deep periphery groups (become a clan bondsman!).
- Lots of social events in reeducation camps generously sponsored by foreign powers.
- All the mead and drunken pronouncements of patriotic sentaments you could ever ask for!
The list really does go on and on. I guess you could be one of the other factions, but do you really want to take the easy way out?
#12
Posted 14 October 2013 - 06:12 PM
Lord Ikka, on 14 October 2013 - 05:52 PM, said:
Well Japanese do have the longest life expectancy in the world. Perhaps not forever but there's a clear correlation with the consumption of sake and longevity.
Edit: WE all know that correlation=causation. No matter what those teachers try to tell us to make us drink less sake.
Edited by Marchant Consadine, 14 October 2013 - 06:13 PM.
#13
Posted 14 October 2013 - 06:21 PM
#14
Posted 14 October 2013 - 06:39 PM
Other than that, don't be fooled by the Marik's crowing about their 'space democracy'. They're not even close. They're a league of vastly different cultures united in a single commonwealth. Each one of those cultures has its own system of rule, some democratic, some feudal and some dictatorships. It's a representative democracy in that it represents the wills of petty tyrants and dictators.
The only actual democracy is the Free Rasalhague Republic. If you want freedom from the petty tyranny of poncy inbred twats born with a silver spoon in their cockpits and a military culture built on fighting valiantly against overwhelming odds and fighting for causes other than boosting the purses and egos of royalty then the FRR is for you. Join the FRR military today! There's alcohol, free health care and you get the honour of protecting your countrymen from any potential future invasion from space furry mary-sues that may or may not exist!
Edited by Mahws, 14 October 2013 - 06:40 PM.
#15
Posted 14 October 2013 - 06:47 PM
Mahws, on 14 October 2013 - 06:39 PM, said:
#16
Posted 14 October 2013 - 06:54 PM
Mahws, on 14 October 2013 - 06:39 PM, said:
Other than that, don't be fooled by the Marik's crowing about their 'space democracy'. They're not even close. They're a league of vastly different cultures united in a single commonwealth. Each one of those cultures has its own system of rule, some democratic, some feudal and some dictatorships. It's a representative democracy in that it represents the wills of petty tyrants and dictators.
The only actual democracy is the Free Rasalhague Republic. If you want freedom from the petty tyranny of poncy inbred twats born with a silver spoon in their cockpits and a military culture built on fighting valiantly against overwhelming odds and fighting for causes other than boosting the purses and egos of royalty then the FRR is for you. Join the FRR military today! There's alcohol, free health care and you get the honour of protecting your countrymen from any potential future invasion from space furry mary-sues that may or may not exist!
I like Silver Spoons... And my Sake and Sushi... Though if you chose Marik I would not resent you for it. Just don't choose Davion or Steiner.
#17
Posted 14 October 2013 - 07:17 PM
Kurita, they favor speed, higher tech, (PPCs and such)
Davion, They are the logistics. moving supplies around.
Stiener, They are top heavy in their mechs.
Mariks, they are the munitions, IE, mech/ammo
Liao, they are atypical tech, IE, tricky mechs and ECM
The rest goes into RP, so, use the other post and this to help.
#18
Posted 14 October 2013 - 07:28 PM
Marchant Consadine, on 14 October 2013 - 04:56 PM, said:
Well, now, those Lyrans may have their fancy beers, but here in the Free Worlds League, we have the best Whiskey in the Inner Sphere!
Glitchbit, on 14 October 2013 - 06:54 PM, said:
I like Silver Spoons... And my Sake and Sushi... Though if you chose Marik I would not resent you for it. Just don't choose Davion or Steiner.
And if you choose the Draconis Combine, or the FRR, we would not resent it, as the Combine and FRR are composed of honorable mechwarriors, not rich kids or backstabbers, like the other great houses.
Edited by Ed Steele, 14 October 2013 - 07:29 PM.
#19
Posted 14 October 2013 - 07:30 PM
Mech The Dane, on 14 October 2013 - 06:47 PM, said:
Good thing the clans don't have a caste system with practically no social mobility like most of the inner sphere... oh wait. They do.
The only difference is that at least the Inner Sphere have the common decency to pretend that they're not just waging war for an ego trip. For the clans that's the only reason they fight at all.
#20
Posted 14 October 2013 - 07:54 PM
Davion; largest military + Steiner: largest economy = WIN!
And we also have the best beer to go with that bacon.
And also: Atlas.
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