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[DarthPeanut]

Well servers just bounced and when they came back I see the Lance challenge in the stats under challenges.

3 day premium tier 1
mechbay tier 2
6.5m cbills tier 3

Anyone seen any discussion of how it will work? I know nothing is here but did not know if anything was on reddit or twitter?

[Soulscour]

It would be nice to know about an event a week prior to it happening instead of right when it happens. just saying...

[DarthPeanut]

Yea I was hoping to find some info... so I can try to figure out how to participate since I do fine in solo queue and that is how I normally play but have no group to drop with.

Edited by DarthPeanut, 04 September 2014 - 04:32 PM.

[Deathlike]

I wrote about this no less than a half hour ago...

http://mwomercs.com/...ance-challenge/

Whatever.

[Bhael Fire]

My guess it will just be like the last challenge, only for groups.

Example:

Win 10 matches for Tier 1 prize while in a group of 4 or more.
Win 25 matches for Tier 2 prize while in a group of 4 or more.
Win 50 matches for Tier 3 prize while in a group of 4 or more.

[DarthPeanut]

Yea I participated in the last one and got my 50. Would like to participate in this one if I can. Just did not know if there way any other information out there on reddit, twitter, etc.

Edited by DarthPeanut, 04 September 2014 - 04:51 PM.

[CycKath]

I hope they come up with a means of hiding failed challenges, because it its group queue only then bulk of player base is going to be unable to complete any.

[Soulscour]

CycKath, on 04 September 2014 - 04:59 PM, said:

I hope they come up with a means of hiding failed challenges, because it its group queue only then bulk of player base is going to be unable to complete any.

Getting in a group is extremely easy to do. There are several teamspeak servers for that purpose. You can even ask to be in one from in a game and be invited for the next game.

[CycKath]

Soulscour, on 04 September 2014 - 05:12 PM, said:

Getting in a group is extremely easy to do. There are several teamspeak servers for that purpose. You can even ask to be in one from in a game and be invited for the next game.

But most don't, because that's still more effort than many people are willing to consider.

[Mazikar]

It is strange that this game makes it difficult to join a group. Its a complicated process that involves getting together outside the game by means of third party communication software, using a overly complicated join group function in the game, then getting set up with no chance to see other players builds, I seem to always have to ask everyone what they are going to bring so I can get the best fit for the group, so many e-duh features missing from a game based on teamwork its amazing.

I have been in a couple guilds / clans. Good players and people but the process takes something away from the game. I most often solo drop just to get a couple games in (don't always have the time to put into the game that I want) rather than spend 10-15 extra min to get everything else in line.

Simply streamlining the process with common sense features would go a long way keeping players interested and help hook new players.

[Greenjulius]

I dislike this challenge if I have to drop in a group. There is no way I'll be able to get 4 people to drop 50 times. This should extend to both groups and solos. Solo was hard enough.

[Alex Warden]

CycKath, on 04 September 2014 - 05:19 PM, said:

But most don't, because that's still more effort than many people are willing to consider.

oh well.. but still there have been way more challenges for solo players, while people like me, who HATE playing alone were forced to do so if they wanted to participate...

now PGI finally tries to "encourage" people to find groups and push the teamwork character of the game a bit... i think it´s just fair if not a good move...

and who knows, some may find that it´s well worth the effort...

Edited by Alex Warden, 04 September 2014 - 06:24 PM.

[Viges]

Alex Warden, on 04 September 2014 - 06:20 PM, said:

now PGI finally tries to "encourage" people to find groups and push the teamwork character of the game a bit... i think it´s just fair if not a good move...

With their UI its not fair, more like torture...

[Greenjulius]

I think it should be optional to drop with a group. Or at least only require a 2 person drop. I don't think I've got enough friends who would play that many matches. It's difficult convincing people to play MWO instead of something more productive, or another game.

Edited by Greenjulius, 04 September 2014 - 06:34 PM.

[Lightfoot]

They need at least a basic player chat lobby before they can do this. You know, I type in, "looking for team/lance". Or some type of List where I say the same thing with a series of check boxes.

[Mechteric]

Have fun in the group queue! It would be hilarious if lots of 10-12 man groups played this weekend

[Xenon Codex]

Not sure why everyone thinks this will be a group-only event. It's a Lance event, so I imagine us solo players will be eligible as well. We just get to play the random PUG generator game.

[CycKath]

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XenonCx, on 04 September 2014 - 06:48 PM, said:

Not sure why everyone thinks this will be a group-only event. It's a Lance event, so I imagine us solo players will be eligible as well. We just get to play the random PUG generator game.

This is true, and annoying that they have p[ut up the challenges BUT not announced what it required to take part.

[Bhael Fire]

XenonCx, on 04 September 2014 - 06:48 PM, said:

Not sure why everyone thinks this will be a group-only event. It's a Lance event, so I imagine us solo players will be eligible as well. We just get to play the random PUG generator game.

You're new...er...nevermind. Dude...You should know better.

That's not how it works.

It's a "group event" which means that you will need to be in a GROUP.

By the wording, I surmise it must be at least 4 players (i.e.. a Lance).

[STEF_]

Bhael Fire, on 04 September 2014 - 10:07 PM, said:

You're new...er...nevermind. Dude...You should know better.

That's not how it works.

It's a "group event" which means that you will need to be in a GROUP.

By the wording, I surmise it must be at least 4 players (i.e.. a Lance).

Well, if it is in this way it works I won't play at all.
I don't want to play just to let a lance win/lose the prize...
Me, a target... no way.