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[The Moon Hare]

So I have found this game I like but every body on the forums of this game seem to hate the game or the game makers . The scuttle butt is that the user base is so low that the game can't last .

Is this game going to last long enough for me to put some effort into getting any good with it ?

[John Wolf]

Worry less about everyone else, and focus on your own enjoyment. Play the game, if you like it keep playing. A lot of us have been around from the beginning and continue to play.. so, like anything, form your own opinions.

Welcome to MWO!

[Shlkt]

The Moon Hare, on 07 October 2014 - 07:26 AM, said:

The scuttle butt is that the user base is so low that the game can't last .

Detractors are always a very vocal part of any game's population. They've been predicting MWO's death for a while now but I don't believe it. If the player population was in terminal decline then PGI would have laid off its developers or moved them to another project. We know that's not the case, though. They are working full time on developing new features and Russ Bullock has recently taken a more proactive approach to communicating with the community.

The recent Town Hall meeting had over 3000 live viewers, and there are plenty of hard core fans who didn't even watch it live. My feeling is that the game is doing just fine.

Edited by Shlkt, 07 October 2014 - 07:36 AM.

[Nightmare1]

This game is great; don't worry about the gripers. People fuss and complain about anything and everything - it's a part of human nature. This game does a lot of things well, while still having a lot of room for improvement. It's those areas of improvement that folks latch onto and nitpick about.

Frankly, I feel that there is a good population playing. I have short wait times for matches, generally speaking, and often see names I do not recognize. I would encourage you to dive right in and play. If you're concerned about spending money on the game, then hold off and observe things for a while. Nobody would fault you for that. However, personally speaking, I think that the game is here to stay and have spent a good bit of money on it to show this.

Friend my in-game if you like and we'll drop some together. This game is tough on newbies, so I don't mind showing them the ropes if needed.

Shlkt, on 07 October 2014 - 07:33 AM, said:

Detractors are always a very vocal part of any game's population. They've been predicting MWO's death for a while now but I don't believe it. If the player population was in terminal decline then PGI would have laid off its developers or moved them to another project. We know that's not the case, though. They are working full time on developing new features and Russ Bullock has recently taken a more proactive approach to communicating with the community.

The recent Town Hall meeting had over 3000 live viewers, and there are plenty of hard core fans who didn't even watch it live. My feeling is that the game is doing just fine.

Exactly! PGI even tried to launch another game recently, although the detractors shut it down. The company appears healthy. If you check their website, they were even hiring engineers recently. That's not a sign of decline (take it from an engineering student!).

[Ryokens leap]

OP, the developer (PGI) has recently parted ways with the publisher (IGP) and PGI feels this will allow them to move forward without any outside interference. The community will just have to wait and see if there are any noticeable improvements in the near future.

[Blue Frog]

I agree with Shlkt and Nightmare1. I have been playing for over a year and a half and have spent probably a thousand dollars or more between my son and myself. It's as fun as you want it to be. Shoot us a friend invite in game; I will happily teach all I know. I am not the best player, but I have learned a thing or two. Welcome to the game!

[UrsusMorologus]

Every game on the Internet is failing horribly, according to their forums

[RazorbeastFXK3]

First off, Welcome to MWOMercs, Mechwarrior! I hope you enjoy your time with us!

I wouldn't pay much mind to the rage page when it comes to mindless rants of how horrible their gaming experience is. I've played this game for a while (maybe almost a year? ..I forget, heh) and I've seen players just start flying off the handle because things don't go their way.. calling other players newbs 'cause they're dead and looking at builds while spectating.

Some rants are productive while others give me the impression that "someone is in need of a long overdue nap." Keep in mind that just because a handful of players are having a bad experience doesn't mean that EVERYBODY is having a bad time and the ones who "hate the game makers" are just frustrated that the moderators aren't bending to their every whim.

Griefers are not wanted because they actively try to ruin the experience for others.. I seriously hope that they don't bother you enough to force you to make the decision to stop playing.

As the definition shows:

grief·er

ˈɡrēfə/

noun
informal
noun: griefer; plural noun: griefers

• 
  
  

  
  (in an online game or community) a person who harasses or deliberately provokes other players or members in order to spoil their enjoyment.
  "a class of entrepreneurs is emerging who see griefers not just as an annoyance but as a potential source of lost revenue""

If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask either in game or (before making a new topic in the forums) search the forums for an answer to help you better understand the game mechanics of mwomercs.

Outside of that, have fun and take care!

The Moon Hare, on 07 October 2014 - 07:26 AM, said:

So I have found this game I like but every body on the forums of this game seem to hate the game or the game makers . The scuttle butt is that the user base is so low that the game can't last .

Is this game going to last long enough for me to put some effort into getting any good with it ?

[Redshift2k5]

Looking at forums for games like Leagues of Legends or Hearthstone, you'll find the same kind of vitriol. I've seen huge rants written about games that aren't even released yet.

We do try to foster a supportive communty here in the new player help section, and you won't find and cursing and screaming here

MWO is currently on the way up, not down, with the long-awaited Community Warfare feature coming in the next few months, lots of sales of the clan packs (boh last June's clan pack 1 and the upcoming clan pack 2), and a huge increase in how and how much the devs talk to the community.

I think the game still has a bright future ahead.

Edited by Redshift2k5, 07 October 2014 - 08:51 AM.

[Barkem Squirrel]

Play and enjoy.

Three things to remember.

PGI was able to extend the license last year from Microsoft

PGI had taken over the publishers duties

PGI had taken a more open policy with development, and with community warfare there might just be more advertising than when the game was launched.


All are good signs to me.


All I can say is good luck and have fun. If you enjoy it enough, spend money how you want.

There are MC sale once a year in so far in December 2012 & 2013. Then the other sales every weekend. Spend $100 on 30,000 mc instead of 25,000 MC. then buy everything at 50% off through the year. So you could get 60,000 MC worth of items for $100. Too bad I purchased a few things at full price, but I wanted that cheerleader in the gridiron.

[Quintus Verus]

Ignore the doom prophets. They are as old as the internet itself. Take Everquest for an example, it was supposed to be dead and buried 10 years ago and yet its still around. It's the same stuff here. People rant when their overpowered build gets nerfed etc...

I've love this game so much that I started another account, to level up again. PGI, since their divorce from IGN, has really been throwing out all the stops to make the game even better. If you enjoy, the game, stick with it. Maybe open up your wallet in a small way to support the running of the game too. I've spent close to 750$ on the game in the last year and a half I have been playing. Which is shocking b/c, before MWO, I had never spent a dime on a micro transaction game. I personally love the game and want to support it, so if you don't want to pitch in financially, do so by playing and making friends. There is a silent majority out here that abstains from flame wars, but loves the game.

Welcome to the community.

Edited by Quintus Verus, 07 October 2014 - 12:11 PM.

[Revis Volek]

"So i found this car i like, but some people dont like it or the manufacturer. Should i let the crowd sway my opinion? Even though i have had nothing but wonderful experiences from the company and the previous vehicles i owned from them were nothing short of great."


You can say this about everything and anything, just have fun and worry about the other stuff later. If you are that tight on money that spending a little on something and losing it upsets you maybe this isn't the place to spend your money? Not my place to tell you such a thing but i dont see this game packing up next week.

I give to this game when i can afford it. That's how companies stay alive.

[Lacewing]

One of us. One of us. One of us. One of us.



Sorry, it had to be done.

[Sam Slade]

I've uninstalled and raged at this game after many a patch or change that I found indescribably frustrating... and yet I return.

Simple fact is it's just really, really fun: enough depth in customisation to diminish the obligatory F2P 'grind', pretty enough that it feels like it's a real game and with a dedicated enough fan base that you know there is always the chance to play 'serious mode'.

I deride many of the decisions made but I still enjoy MWO more then any(many) other multi-player online games.

Once you pay your Double Heat Sink Tax your mechs will get better.

[The Moon Hare]

LOl...... feeling better .
Thankyou for the feedback

[Clownwarlord]

The Moon Hare, on 07 October 2014 - 07:26 AM, said:

So I have found this game I like but every body on the forums of this game seem to hate the game or the game makers . The scuttle butt is that the user base is so low that the game can't last .

Is this game going to last long enough for me to put some effort into getting any good with it ?

The game itself is doing fine and has done better this past year over the previous years. So it depends if PGI reverts to previous practices or continues on its current practices. Currently I tend to have hope it it considering I purchased the latest clan wave on top of the last two mech packages.

[Malcolm Vordermark]

They've been saying we don't have enough players and the game is about to die since I started playing well over a year ago.

[Alaskan Nobody]

Welcome to the community then.
Any other questions feel free to ask!
Some guy by the username of Koniving will probably give a 5 page report detailing everything related to your questions, with videos to support

[Bulletsponge0]

The Moon Hare, on 07 October 2014 - 07:26 AM, said:

So I have found this game I like but every body on the forums of this game seem to hate the game or the game makers . The scuttle butt is that the user base is so low that the game can't last .

Is this game going to last long enough for me to put some effort into getting any good with it ?

Stick with it.

I haven't been around long (8 months) but the game itself has been around for something like 2 years already....

[Revis Volek]

Shar Wolf, on 07 October 2014 - 10:26 AM, said:

Welcome to the community then.
Any other questions feel free to ask!
Some guy by the username of Koniving will probably give a 5 page report detailing everything related to your questions, with videos to support

Knoiving as well as others are skilled in the art of long windedness (my self not excluded) some call it rambling.....helpful as it may be he will OVERLOAD you he is so full of info! But dont dismiss any of it. All good stuff!

Keep the dream alive Mechwarriors!

Edited by DarthRevis, 07 October 2014 - 12:27 PM.