C-Bill income is way to low compared to the price of mechs/components. After getting enough money using the Trial Mechs I purchased a cheap light mech, thinking I would like it. Well, I ended up hating it. So I sold it, got a couple million back and then grinded out a few million more to buy a medium mech. Unfortunately, my brother accidentally sold that one while I was letting him try the Training Grounds mode to see if he liked the game (which he did and now plays it on his account), which left me with almost no money. I am currently saving for a Jagermech and I am getting tired of playing already.
One of the main reasons I quit World of Tanks was because after Tier V the grind got absurd. This game is unfortunately starting to feel like that. Yes, it's not as bad as WoT, not even close, WoT is over the top when it comes to grinding out tanks. This is nowhere near that level, however, it is still too high for a casuals like myself to enjoy completely.
The reward for C-Bills is so unbalanced that someone who suicide rushes into the enemy team will get more C-Bills than someone who plays cautiously, even if the cautious person does more to support the team.
My play style is fire, move, peak around corner, fire, move, snipe a guy, move, etc... I don't sit back but I don't rush into the brawl. I get a minuscule amount of C-Bills compared to a light who just does a little damage to everyone he sees and spots enemies. I will lock down a flank, the light will harass, both are of equal importance. However, he gets far more reward than I, and most of my team will get.
In short, I shouldn't have to devote all of my gaming time into this game just to feel like I am getting somewhere. I shouldn't have to use Premium either. Also, I definitely shouldn't have to, and won't, play like a fool just to earn money. Obviously, it should take a good amount of playing time to buy a new mech or upgrade one, but not as long as it does now.
Anyone agree, disagree?
Edited by SilkyNoah, 22 December 2013 - 12:09 AM.