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[-Halcyon-]

I don't understand the restriction of hero mechs and camo patterns.
I forked over the cost of a brand new video game for one mech. I should get to color him any way I frickin' please.

Not only that, PGI is losing out on possible camo sales by not letting anyone do it. They're so gun-ho for cash with things like limited premium time, why wouldn't they open up more customization options especially for mechs we can only buy with real cash?

Boggles my mind.

[Diznitch]

You can color him any way you want, but not change the pattern. It's part of the hero deal ... dunno why. I have 3 and they are all hero pattern only.

[MalodorousMonkey]

It was a design decision. They want heros to look different and special. Probably one of those F2P strats where you try to make the customer feel good for paying real money.

Were you not aware that you couldn't change the camo spec?

[Diznitch]

I was, and I'm ok with it. I am glad I get to camo color them. Especially my Jester, ROFL.

[MalodorousMonkey]

Was actually asking OP. Yeah, I like to give my different mech variants as much variety as possible, so I don't mind the fixed camo spec. Really glad we can change colors though.

[TamerSA]

Doesn't really matter what decisions you make, someone will always be unhappy with them.

I like the fixed camo, I think it distinguishes the hero mechs from regular ones and the color change is enough to distinguish yours above that.

But then, I don't even mind the fixed invasion camo that everyone is crying about so meh.

[Myke Pantera]

I do mind it for several reasons:
1) Some patterns i don't like much <- personal opinion
2) Some patterns allow you to change very little (Ember)
3) Some patterns don't work with unit schemes (Only 2 colors, or mainly fixed)
4) Some patterns are way to glossy
5) Some patterns pose a disadvantage for the mech, see Yen Low Wang. If you see the pattern you know that you need to shoot that right arm, and it will probably run an XL engine.
6) I don't feel the need to show off that i bought something with real money. I'd much rather pay further real money to have it customized the way i like it.

Edit:
7) Some patterns start to look old. Compare the YLW to the special Ah and you know what i mean.

Edited by Myke Pantera, 04 December 2014 - 01:07 AM.

[Desolator]

Myke Pantera, on 03 December 2014 - 11:45 PM, said:

5) Some patterns pose a disadvantage for the mech, see Yen Low Wang. If you see the pattern you know that you need to shoot that right arm, and it will probably run an XL engine.

Ya cuz the words Yen Lo Wang, dont give it away when I am looking at it. It's totally the paint job.

Everything else on your list is just personal preference and not a fact.

[Myke Pantera]

Desolator, on 04 December 2014 - 12:12 AM, said:

Ya cuz the words Yen Lo Wang, dont give it away when I am looking at it. It's totally the paint job.

Everything else on your list is just personal preference and not a fact.

I never said that my points are the universal truth, and i truly don't get why you seem to be personally offended by my post to cause such a bitchy response, but here is mine:

1) personal opinion
2) fact, prove: Ember (mainly blueish grey)
3) fact, prove: Ember (mainly blueish grey), YLW (only 2 colors, schemes may need 3)
4) Some are glossy for a fact, i personally don't like that much. (See Arrow, Hellslinger)
5) You know its a YLW even if it's under ECM or you've locked something else. You don't need to move your crosshair over it or anything. If it appears somewhere on your screen you know it, unless it's mono-colored ofc. Since it's configuration options are somewhat limited, you know what you are facing in an instant.
6) personal opinion
7) personal opinion

Edited by Myke Pantera, 04 December 2014 - 05:56 AM.

[Kaeb Odellas]

I do wish all of the Hero patterns had the full 3 colors. It's incredibly lame that some of them don't.

[Joseph Mallan]

Founders Mechs Are the same. You learn to accept it and worry about important things, like... Community Warfare, Game playability, Frame rates...

[CDLord HHGD]

Hey, at least we can change the colors... Used to be it was all locked. #earlyclosedbeta

[Joseph Mallan]

cdlord, on 04 December 2014 - 05:40 AM, said:

Hey, at least we can change the colors... Used to be it was all locked. #earlyclosedbeta

I thought I could only change one color Still!

[CDLord HHGD]

Joseph Mallan, on 04 December 2014 - 05:44 AM, said:

I thought I could only change one color Still!

Maybe you could change one.... I remember being thrilled when they let us change colors though. And I have drank since then, my memory may not be 100% accurate. It was a loong time ago....

[Kodyn]

To be honest, I'd have spent more money on heroes if they felt as customizable as other mechs, but some of them look flat-out terrible, and many of them are just lackluster mechs in general next to their post-quirk counterparts.

As a big fan of this game, I personally wish they made me want to spend money more...premium time, a LCT hero, far as i've gone til they make some better heroes and make them special enough to want to spend. Most of the current heroes aren't the greatest value....do I want a mech that has instantly-recognizable camo, sub-optimal quirks, and some slightly different hardpoints? Nope...I'll use the free variant.

If I pay for something, wouldn't I want it to be better? Non-heroes: Better quirks, better paint. At least for me.

[Joseph Mallan]

cdlord, on 04 December 2014 - 05:48 AM, said:

Maybe you could change one.... I remember being thrilled when they let us change colors though. And I have drank since then, my memory may not be 100% accurate. It was a loong time ago....

Yes. 12 hours can seem like a long time when properly fueled by Long Islands!

[Kdogg788]

Joseph Mallan, on 04 December 2014 - 05:38 AM, said:

Founders Mechs Are the same. You learn to accept it and worry about important things, like... Community Warfare, Game playability, Frame rates...

Absolutely. The Founder's Catapult can barely be changed at all, but it's not like it matters as this mech is borderline useless in the current meta.

-k

[Mycrus]

Halcyon201, on 03 December 2014 - 11:13 PM, said:

I don't understand the restriction of hero mechs and camo patterns.
I forked over the cost of a brand new video game for one mech. I should get to color him any way I frickin' please.

Not only that, PGI is losing out on possible camo sales by not letting anyone do it. They're so gun-ho for cash with things like limited premium time, why wouldn't they open up more customization options especially for mechs we can only buy with real cash?

Boggles my mind.

all my heroes are stock colorz...

[Hillslam]

Paying real money should mean you get more than the free.

Having the Hero skin as a SELECTABLE skin only available on the purchased mech would be best. But also allow the paid mech to do what the free mechs can do, aka allocate different camos.

And yes, we can and should keep asking if we want this feature included. It harms nobody.

[Joseph Mallan]

Halcyon201, on 03 December 2014 - 11:13 PM, said:

I don't understand the restriction of hero mechs and camo patterns.
I forked over the cost of a brand new video game for one mech. I should get to color him any way I frickin' please.

Not only that, PGI is losing out on possible camo sales by not letting anyone do it. They're so gun-ho for cash with things like limited premium time, why wouldn't they open up more customization options especially for mechs we can only buy with real cash?

Boggles my mind.

You paid $30 for Kai's Mech. It is famous cause it is Kai's Mech.

Steve McQueen's Mustang is Famous:

This one isn't

A collector will pay more for Steve's Stang because it's Steve's Stang. Changing the paint would ruin the value of it.