108 replies to this topic

[Rashhaverak]

Awesome. Once again the exchange rate becomes 300 mc = $1.

That's my sweet spot, and I happen to have some money to throw at the game. MWO sure is lucky that CIG got rid of LTI, cause I'd have spent that money on a Connie. But instead, here comes a year of premium time.

[KevinL21]

i only bought $50 but if i conserve it... should be able to squeek by until the nov 30th black friday sale (if i spend it on premium time only).

I don't have much that I need right now but with june around the corner and the clan mechs coming out... i'm sure things will change very soon.

now i just need to wait for premium time (30day+) sales... haven't seen that since christmas i'm afraid.

[cSand]

I will buy some but it depends on this answer which I need from somebody:

Is there or is there not a QKD hero coming soon?

I NEEDS IT

[Raggedyman]

Thumper3, on 02 May 2014 - 01:32 PM, said:

And we all KNEW 3/3/3/3 was going to fail in matchmaker just from basic logic (a flat tonnage cap was much more workable).

Flat tonnage would only be more workable if you get rid of the 12v12 rule, but if it's place then it becomes harder to match as a 5 ton difference would stop a game going ahead. With 3/3/3/3 you've got about 111651 combinations from the 108 picks available (25/29/26/28 chassis by class), with tonnage you've got 2.78862969e+15 of mech combinations but you also have 3.68906273e+18 weight combinations as there are 16 different weight classes(5/4/3/13/4/4/14/7/6/10/5/5/10/9/5/0/4 chassis by weight). you will get a total of more tonnage match combinations that exist but as a proportion you get more that don't.

When trying to get matches started less is more. Previously there was one combination (12v12) so it worked quicker as it was 'Are you here? Then go!', adding in extra filters increases queuing time. With 3/3/3/3 you fill a bucket with 3 from a class and marry it to 3 buckets from each of the other classes. If you have it on tonnage you have to individually match each and every mech into a constantly moving grouping. Or, to put it another way, if we have a team weighing 1060 tonnes with 12 mechs and a team weighing 960 tonnes with 11 mechs we have to wait for an Atlas to come along and launch if its a tonnage match, but if its a class match we need to wait for an Atlas or an Awesome or a Victor or a Battlemaster or a Stalker or a Highlander.

[Vermaxx]

"No More Than Four" is even simpler. Stop the team from having five in any class. Require nothing else. It sorts itself out. Some matches might have a 4 man light premade against a team with no lights. Fine. The game is never going to generate perfect matches, at least using 4 as a variable doesn't annoy off the people who run groups.

Also, monetization being on sale when the two major 'game state' fixes flopped is kind of offensive.

[PoLaR]

Caught me at a bad time.. only got 30$ worth.. If you guys can extend the sale to Wednesday I will buy another $100 worth!!! Doo itt!! These sales are so rare!! Like Mew!

[August55]

I just got paid so I nabbed the $30. Now what to spend it on

[Raggedyman]

Vermaxx, on 03 May 2014 - 02:26 AM, said:

Fine. The game is never going to generate perfect matches, at least using 4 as a variable doesn't annoy off the people who run groups.

A "perfect match" could be done with a combination of Battle Values (as per the table top) and ELO ratings, but the wait times would be ridiculous.

Also 3/3/3/3 could be improved by the simple addition of a "how many of each class are currently searching" display, as you could go 'oooh, 9 assaults looking for a game but only 2 mediums. I'll play my medium".

[Appogee]

Raggedyman, on 03 May 2014 - 06:07 AM, said:

Also 3/3/3/3 could be improved by the simple addition of a "how many of each class are currently searching" display, as you could go 'oooh, 9 assaults looking for a game but only 2 mediums. I'll play my medium".

Yep. Or better still, the number in each Mech class required to round out and commence a match.

[CatintheHat]

Buy MC using Paypal. One hour later still nothing delivered. What gives ?

[Spurowny]

I still have 10k mech cash from the black friday sale...
can't really justify buying more now.
thanks anyway.

[GunnyKintaro 01]

thank you !!!!

[Seperate Titan]

Nice but no thanks. Show me something promised that works and isn't rushed then yes. Until then gents I am only interested in the free stuff.

[Ignatz22]

A Sale??

Oh, well....

[Mecha Buster]

I enjoy this game so much, I bought 60k MC. They stick to the TT as much as possible for having to do everything in real time. Am I the only one who thinks camo and colors costing a bit over three USD each sort of expensive?

[Desintegrator]

Yeah, everybody should buy the 100$ package !
To celebrate this great patch and the new 3/3/3/3 rule which works so fantastic without any issues.

What a big step ahead for the game and the MWO experience. I cannot wait to enjoy the next great patch in 2 weeks, which will be another big step ahead. As Russ said: It will be a great year for MWO !

Keep on rocking...

[Nova Yield]

PGI you are do'n a great job on the public servers!

[Wabbit Swaya]

Posted Today, 10:34 AM
Buy MC using Paypal. One hour later still nothing delivered. What gives ?
"Quoted from Catinthehat" because once again
quote button is not working

I think Paypal is trying to tell you that even they don't trust PGI/IGP with your money.

alas, I'm also a hypocrite, just plunked down yet ANOTHER $50 on MC for my needed Mech I.V. drip

Edited by Wabbit Swaya, 03 May 2014 - 03:30 PM.

[Flaming oblivion]

Desintegrator, on 03 May 2014 - 09:10 AM, said:

Yeah, everybody should buy the 100$ package !
To celebrate this great patch and the new 3/3/3/3 rule which works so fantastic without any issues.

What a big step ahead for the game and the MWO experience. I cannot wait to enjoy the next great patch in 2 weeks, which will be another big step ahead. As Russ said: It will be a great year for MWO !

Keep on rocking...

Meh PGI aren't getting my money they aren't getting yours if other people feel like rewarding them for the way things are with MWO that's there business, I wont . They may get some money off me when the games actually balanced and got a point to it. They'll probably go bust long before then to be honest though.

[Zolaz]

You want me to spend money on a busted mech simulator game that tells me I live on an island and not its target audience?