25 replies to this topic

[Koenig]

Has there been any word on whether or not it's possible to run around the field as your pilot after you eject? Some of the MUX BT games allowed this and it was kind of neat. You could even equip weapons that your pilot would have after ejected.

[Ranph Easan]

Now this would be a fun thing to allow! Time to clean off the old trusty Flame Unit!

[Hador]

No

Checkt the FAQ

Q. Can I get out of the Mech?

A. Will you be able to get out of the Mech? No. One of our gameplay design pillars is that we are putting you in the role of the pilot (MechWarrior®) in a first person perspective.

[Blastkowitz]

So what will happen or can we even eject out of our mechs? I am assuming if we can eject we will just got back to the mechlab/jumpship.

[Koenig]

Hador, on 25 June 2012 - 07:05 AM, said:

No

Checkt the FAQ

Q. Can I get out of the Mech?

A. Will you be able to get out of the Mech? No. One of our gameplay design pillars is that we are putting you in the role of the pilot (MechWarrior®) in a first person perspective.

So, I took that to mean you dont get out and walk around the city, goto bars, pick up space hookers, etc.... Getting out on the battlefield is still from the pilots, first person perspective.

Blastkowitz, on 25 June 2012 - 07:09 AM, said:

So what will happen or can we even eject out of our mechs? I am assuming if we can eject we will just got back to the mechlab/jumpship.

I'm guessing if they don't let you walk around as a pilot, you probably just see a timer tick down to respawn (for that kind of play) or you become an observer until the end of battle.

[BigJim]

Personally I took it to mean like it works in the retail MW games; You either sat in your cockpit, looking out the window, or you're 50ft in the air, ejecting - No in-between, no being on-foot.

Edited by BigJim, 25 June 2012 - 07:17 AM.

[Koenig]

BigJim, on 25 June 2012 - 07:16 AM, said:

Personally I took it to mean like it works in the retail MW games; You either sat in your cockpit, looking out the window, or you're 50ft in the air, ejecting - No in-between, no being on-foot.

Where do you think your pilot ends up after you spend a few moments 50ft in the air?

[FactorlanP]

Koenig, on 25 June 2012 - 09:02 AM, said:

Where do you think your pilot ends up after you spend a few moments 50ft in the air?

Stuck to the bottom of an Atlas' foot?

[Name48928]

Koenig, on 25 June 2012 - 09:02 AM, said:

Where do you think your pilot ends up after you spend a few moments 50ft in the air?

We have no information on what happens to POV post-ejection. And even if we did, it could change between now and release.

[Tetatae Squawkins]

Hador, on 25 June 2012 - 07:05 AM, said:

No

[FactorlanP]

MinionJoe, on 25 June 2012 - 09:04 AM, said:

We have no information on what happens to POV post-ejection. And even if we did, it could change between now and release.

In today's release of "Ask A Dev", it has been confirmed that upon defeat, a player may continue to observe the battle through the eyes of a team mate. Not a free camera mode that would allow cheating to occur.

You can find the quote here... http://mwomercs.com/...devs-8-answers/

Edited by FactorlanP, 25 June 2012 - 09:16 AM.

[Koenig]

FactorlanP, on 25 June 2012 - 09:03 AM, said:

Stuck to the bottom of an Atlas' foot?

It's unethical to field execute a pilot. You capture him and extort c-bills.

[Dagger6T6]

Koenig, on 25 June 2012 - 07:16 AM, said:

So, I took that to mean you dont get out and walk around the city, goto bars, pick up space hookers, etc....

wait let me get this straight? I CAN'T get eDrunk and pick up space hookers?

I need a Dev! I demand a refund now!!

[FactorlanP]

Koenig, on 25 June 2012 - 09:26 AM, said:

It's unethical to field execute a pilot. You capture him and extort c-bills.

True... True...

But you must admit that a tiny little guy running around underfoot is running a risk of getting a Size 5000 Chuck Taylor to the noggin.

[Koenig]

FactorlanP, on 25 June 2012 - 09:15 AM, said:

In today's release of "Ask A Dev", it has been confirmed that upon defeat, a player may continue to observe the battle through the eyes of a team mate. Not a free camera mode that would allow cheating to occur.

You can find the quote here... http://mwomercs.com/...devs-8-answers/

I was hopeful otherwise but that seems the most likely.

On the old MUX games you could run around fire trooper weapons (you were very lucky to even deal 1 point of dmg.) Basically the other faction could capture you, hold you in jail for some amount of time. If your team caught you, you could get back to your dropship and get in another mech sooner. Of course it was also possible to die if anyone wanted to shoot you or step on you but that was considered unfriendly competition. Anyways it was all an interesting little extra piece of realism but not a huge deal.

[Meco]

Koenig, on 25 June 2012 - 09:26 AM, said:

It's unethical to field execute a pilot. You capture him and extort c-bills.

As long as your going after his equipment, its extremely ethical. Rather unfortunate if hes stuck in it though...

[Name48928]

FactorlanP, on 25 June 2012 - 09:15 AM, said:

In today's release of "Ask A Dev", it has been confirmed that upon defeat, a player may continue to observe the battle through the eyes of a team mate. Not a free camera mode that would allow cheating to occur.

You can find the quote here... http://mwomercs.com/...devs-8-answers/

You're really on the ball! Thanks for the link!

[FactorlanP]

MinionJoe, on 25 June 2012 - 09:44 AM, said:

You're really on the ball! Thanks for the link!

Not really... I stumbled across it this morning and thought it applied to the conversation.

And your welcome! Glad I could help!

[Koenig]

Meco, on 25 June 2012 - 09:41 AM, said:

As long as your going after his equipment, its extremely ethical. Rather unfortunate if hes stuck in it though...

I thought usually it was standard to capture a pilot, put him through reeducation programs and then make him fight for you side? You get the equipment whether he dies or not. It isn't necessary to kill them on the field if they pose no threat.

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Eh, bad idea imo.
Plenty of 'Mechs got machine guns, flamers, small pulse lasers, etc that make very short work of infantry.
Also, the Dictum states that an enemy that surrenders is to be killed.