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[TheCaptainJZ]

This thread will serve as a place to focus our discussion on any rearranging, consolidation, reformating, or other improvements to this New Player section of the forum. At the forefront is a collaborative effort to compile FAQs from the Short Question, Short Answer thread (http://mwomercs.com/...n-short-answer/).

***Note***
I'm not asking for all questions and answers, just the most common or useful ones.

First, does anyone want to start a Google doc? I do not have a Google account. https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing

Second: Pick out which page numbers you'd like to compile FAQs for. I'll take 1-10.
Praetor Knight has 11-20.

Third: If an FAQ matches PGI's official FAQs in the FAQ section, link to that as the answer instead unless that answer is outdated or not a good answer.

Fourth: I'm going to start a New Mech Recommendation thread since that sort of thing pops up a lot here. http://mwomercs.com/...ecommendations/

Fifth: When we are done, we can get a mod to post our FAQs into the Guide thread or in the official FAQs, lock the current Short Question, Short Answer thread, and create a new one to keep going (it's just getting too long). We can then reference our newly compiled FAQs in the future.

Edited by TheCaptainJZ, 01 July 2014 - 10:16 PM.

[Koniving]

Continued from before on new mech recommendations.

Spoiler

Trouble is contrary to popular belief, different mediums (and mechs in general) are better suited for different playstyles. Which really complicates mech recommendations; what works great for one player or playstyle will be absolute garbage in the hands of another player.

The reason the Hunchback 4SP was so popular was it could fit many playstyles. It was quickly replaced by the Shadowhawk because within certain limitations, it can tailored to suit even more playstyles.

The Shadowhawk is by no means the best medium for every new player, however...leading us back to the paradox.

I simply find it easier to recommend based on the player and anything that can be uncovered by the playstyle.

Now hashing out playstyle specifics and what mechs cater well to them is a good idea.

But equally important is what they come with. Due to the way PGI has priced upgrades, mechs that are pre-upgraded are much easier to obtain. For example the Shadow Hawk 5M, Griffin 3M, Wolverine 7K, Kintaro 20. These each come with an XL 275 engine and double heatsinks at incredible discounts.

For example at the BT rates, the 5M is
10,296,856 C-bills
while the typical price of a Shadow Hawk is
4,627,732 C-bills

In MWO the price of the 5M is
8,166,799 C-bills.
The price of the same typical Shadow Hawk is
4,473,235 C-bills.

BT Griffin 3M is
10,250,744 C-bills.
MWO Griffin 3M is
8,277,351 C-bills.

BT Wolverine 7K is
9,962,056 C-bills
MWO Wolverine 7K is
7,506,381 C-bills

Bit interesting, isn't it? Amazing discounts.

Edited by Koniving, 27 June 2014 - 08:34 PM.

[Nothing Whatsoever]

I've seen google docs shared, but haven't started one yet myself, so I can try and dabble with such stuff,

but I can certainly help fill bullet points from a common outline and include visuals as necessesary.

[Koniving]

I think it'd be easier to have an index post of sorts and have Donav...however it's spelled put it in as part of his first post for the SQSA thread.

Ah wait, the googledocs is for organizing what is where. Gotcha.

[TheCaptainJZ]

Ok I'm making one

Some of the question have been answered over and over, and some might be out of date now. I'd like to archive what we have and start anew. Then maybe do this again in 6 months or a year.

https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing

Edited by TheCaptainJZ, 27 June 2014 - 08:46 PM.

[Davegt27]

List of acronyms? like what the heck is Nerf ---Davegt27

[luxebo]

I'm positive there was once a thread on terms and dictionaries before, dunno where it is now though in the new players section. BTW Nerf means that something has been downgraded, like let's say PGI nerfed Gauss by making it only firing two at a time; before you could fire unlimited gauss without limit at once, now you need to fire twice to get all four Gauss shots on your crazy Dire Wolf.

Edited by luxebo, 27 June 2014 - 11:23 PM.

[Davegt27]

luxebo, on 27 June 2014 - 11:23 PM, said:

I'm positive there was once a thread on terms and dictionaries before, dunno where it is now though in the new players section. BTW Nerf means that something has been downgraded, like let's say PGI nerfed Gauss by making it only firing two at a time; before you could fire unlimited gauss without limit at once, now you need to fire twice to get all four Gauss shots on your crazy Dire Wolf.

[color=#222222]ha ha I am learning about dire wolves since they stomp my into the ground ha ha what’s PGI?[/color]

[Koniving]

Davegt27, on 27 June 2014 - 10:36 PM, said:

List of acronyms? like what the heck is Nerf ---Davegt27

Nerf, a brand and series of foam dart guns. It refers to taking deadly weapons and turning them into useless foam that no one would ever use again. Or as Lux explained.

PGI is Piranha Games, Inc.

IGP before you ask is Infinite Games Publishing.

[Nothing Whatsoever]

Nice.

And thank you!

I still need some time to learn how google docs works to add, but I'm willing to learn and am willing to share what I know!

[Davegt27]

Koniving, on 28 June 2014 - 06:10 AM, said:

Nerf, a brand and series of foam dart guns. It refers to taking deadly weapons and turning them into useless foam that no one would ever use again. Or as Lux explained.

PGI is Piranha Games, Inc.

IGP before you ask is Infinite Games Publishing.

[color=#222222]Thanks when I woke up yesterday it hit me NERF as in nerf football would be soft so its means to soften Duh[/color]

[Exilyth]

There are some players who never visit the forums. An improvement of the ingame Tutorial would reach a broader audience.
Nonetheless, thank you for the effort.

[Koniving]

I agree. And it's in the works. Last I saw they were 15% done with an improvement to the tutorial system.

[Nothing Whatsoever]

Well, tried adding from pages 11 to 20.

With time, I can keep going, but also wanted to make sure I was going in the right direction with what I've done so far.

[TheCaptainJZ]

Praetor Knight, on 01 July 2014 - 12:36 PM, said:

Well, tried adding from pages 11 to 20.

With time, I can keep going, but also wanted to make sure I was going in the right direction with what I've done so far.

Thank you for sorting through all those posts, but Instead of direct quoting, can you paraphrase the questions and answwers? This is where the real work and time is, but it would benefit the effort so much to have short, direct questions and answers. If you can, just go through what you have and with the longer Q&As just try to cut it down to a couple sentences apiece. Also, if the same thing is asked twice just combine them. I just skimmed through the pages, but it looks like there are points that we need to update (for instance, you only get a 2 hr premium time via the website for downloading now instead of 24.) This is really what I was aiming to work towards. Myself, I've only gone through 2 of my pages so far.

[TheCaptainJZ]

As examples of what I'd like to see eventually for new players: http://mwomercs.com/...sked-questions/

but more gameplay related

[Nothing Whatsoever]

Cool, I was on the right track then.

So, I'll be cleaning those up further as time permits me, so that we have direct questions and updated answers.

[Davegt27]

TheCaptainJZ, on 01 July 2014 - 02:31 PM, said:

As examples of what I'd like to see eventually for new players: http://mwomercs.com/...sked-questions/

but more gameplay related

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[color=#222222]Thanks for this, I am instantly learning I would love to see not only FAQ but what you should know right below it for example BAP is Beagle Active Probe but what you should know is must have a slot for it and you must buy it (I think)[/color]

[TheCaptainJZ]

Right, pretty much what it is and how to use it, then a short "tips or tricks or detail" maybe in a spoiler right below it.