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[Kiiyor]

Russ Bullock, on 16 September 2014 - 04:48 PM, said:

Here is the basic data collected from a sample of 268 IS vs Clan matches.

Clan win rate of 73%

This is a reduction from 90%

So actually I am pretty happy with seeing this change. Now we follow through on IS quirks and the Clan RT/LT changes.

This is a great idea. From what i've seen, it's not that the IS are stupendously under performing as a whole, as they have some very capable and competitive mechs. The trouble is that IS under performers under perform like it's an olympic sport, and they're gunning for Gold.

[ipox]

Russ Bullock, on 16 September 2014 - 04:48 PM, said:

Here is the basic data collected from a sample of 268 IS vs Clan matches.

Clan win rate of 73%

This is a reduction from 90%

So actually I am pretty happy with seeing this change. Now we follow through on IS quirks and the Clan RT/LT changes.

Baby steps avoids pendulum swings. And please keep lore in mind as you go. Plenty of people here will give you all the lore-centric suggestions you could ever want (and then some).

[Amro One]

The matches and mech are fine, IS pilots think they are Clanners and don't follow Lore example on fighting tactics.

IS can't solo Clanner lol
IS need to lance ambush

IS pilots need to view Map more often to see which clanner is alone

Oh yea, get an atlas, lol

[Bhelogan]

I actually wish this was going on longer... ended up 3 - 1 for IS over CLAN in my drops. The matches IS one, everyone was chatting, rushing and focusing targets because they knew they had to to have a chance.

[Hellzero]

I gave it all I got & was hanging on the edge of the seat; but the range was their ultimate victory.


- This is the last ride of the day.Frankly... I can actually feel proud about that score against clanners with the present load-outs.

• Scandinavia; Finland, Signing off.

Edited by Hellzero, 16 September 2014 - 05:05 PM.

[Clobba]

so do I get 3hours of prem time back for making my IS mechs useless for the duration?

[xengk]

Just got out a match.
It was surreal to experience an IS Stomp on Clan

[Triordinant]

hutzlibu, on 16 September 2014 - 04:51 PM, said:

So you are targeting for 50% ?

Why???

I thought clan is supposed to be stronger?

Clans are supposed to be stronger but outnumbered, but since PGI has decided it will always be 12 vs 12, they have no choice but to make Clan and IS 'mechs EQUAL otherwise almost no one will play IS when Community Warfare comes.

[ipox]

Triordinant, on 16 September 2014 - 04:53 PM, said:

I agree with 12 vs 10 but you're too late. They've already rejected the 12 vs 10 setup for "technical" reasons. Now PGI has no choice but to make Clan and IS 'mechs equal otherwise almost no one will play IS when Community Warfare starts.

One word: batchall.

[Hillslam]

You SERIOUSLY need a load screen MOTD thats front and center on connection in order to inform customers of stuff like this who aren't forum queens.

[ArcDemon]

My fourth match and my Inner Sphere team rolls to victory in 5 minutes yet again but something is different this time.



Russ, is the match maker supposed to be doing this right now?

[cranect]

I had a few IS vs Clan where the IS side stomped them. Normally they were big brawls.

[mp00]

This is a good starting test, but another would be seeing more organized drops and how that will affect the win %. Another test with all pure IS/CLAN groups matched together would be interesting.

Would also suggest some notice for the test I want to be on and see how it is balancing.

[Jack Avery]

Got a few matches in running only as IS, but only one IS vs Clan match. It did not end well for the IS, but I think it was more lack of ECM on IS side and a crapton of LRMs on the Clans. Bad match to level an Atlas

But all the IS vs IS matches, those were pretty close.

[Kain Demos]

Had a clan v clan matchup.

I fear more nerfs coming, this is dominating.

[Amro One]

Who would have thought Mechwarrior Online was a thinking FPS game, lol

Bait the clanners in close to IS pin point raw power and crush the clanners

[Thunder Lips Express]

hutzlibu, on 16 September 2014 - 04:51 PM, said:

So you are targeting for 50% ?

Why???

I thought clan is supposed to be stronger?

Supposed to be different but balanced in mwo, tabletop is a different story.

[Jman5]

Russ Bullock, on 16 September 2014 - 04:40 PM, said:

Okay I think I am going to bring the test down early at 6pm, we did manage to get some good test data - basically enough.

A few were upset about the test I guess railroading their night with matches that are unfair. A misjudgetment on my part I suppose, I thought everyone would love it. Perhaps most did.

Anyhow going to edit the original post and have the guys bring it down in 20 minutes.

Russ, just as many if not more people are excited about these sorts of test/events. I'm just sad I never even got to try it out before you took it down.

[Kain Demos]

50/50 can't be the goal. Right now all the noobs are going to be in IS mechs because its doubtful they've thrown out the cash for Clan mechs.

[Mcgral18]

Hillslam, on 16 September 2014 - 05:05 PM, said:

You SERIOUSLY need a load screen MOTD thats front and center on connection in order to inform customers of stuff like this who aren't forum queens.

Meh