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[Dab]

I am really looking forward to this game. However, the last time I dabbled in a Mechwarrior game was back in the 90's with MW2. I never knew much about optimizing loadouts, the "best" configurations, where to allocate equipment, which mech is best at what, etc.

On this board, and in other discussions, I see a lot of mention and knowledge about the above, and I am truly worried that I will get left in the dust, and lose interest in a matter of hours after constant losses. It seems just about everyone here knows so much more about this stuff than I do. I wish I had time to spend hours and hours reading source material, dev blogs and posts, but working two jobs, a mortgage, the kids, etc. leaves me barely any time to play a game, let alone study for one.

Is there a match-maker that is somewhat skill- or experience-based in participant selection or something? Will the game offer guidance/tutorials, etc.? Will it be forgiving to complete newbies like me? Or am I basically on my own to find a guild ? Sorry, that's a Lance, isn't it? I realize these questions are many, and I was only able to find a few points in anser with my crappy forum search-fu. So any help is much appreciated, and please accept my thanks in advance.

[Radman]

You'll be fine. Everyone will be working to find advantages but hopefully everything is balanced out well and you can just pick a config you like and that works for you.

[Arafinar]

Dont sweat it man, most of what you see is shear speculation on what will be done. When ya get in just find a unit
to work with and youll pick up whats best to use for your style of play. As for guides and tutorials, they pop up for every game.

[Paul Inouye]

Dab... I'll tell you this from personal experience and monitoring our current players. Bloodlust is the main killer. You focus on one enemy and go running willy nilly trying to do whatever it takes to take him/her out. That is a sure fire way to find yourself in the middle of a couple enemy lances more than willing to end your fun. I used to do this, focus on one player and all of a sudden I'm the focus of 4-5 alpha strikes. I used to do this... now the only time I do it when someone from the forums calls me out in an out right challenge.

Seriously, if you take your time positioning when on the battlefield and taking your time thinking your strategy through, you can be both 1) a killer and 2) very helpful to your team.

[-Teiwaz-]

You do not need to worry, after all it is F2P, so worst case is you do not like the game, you stop playing and if you do like the game you continue to play. Sign up with a good group and you will be taught the basics of what you need to know. Play when you can and have fun!

[Donovan Jenks]

Paul Inouye, on 28 June 2012 - 09:49 AM, said:

Dab... I'll tell you this from personal experience and monitoring our current players. Bloodlust is the main killer. You focus on one enemy and go running willy nilly trying to do whatever it takes to take him/her out. That is a sure fire way to find yourself in the middle of a couple enemy lances more than willing to end your fun. I used to do this, focus on one player and all of a sudden I'm the focus of 4-5 alpha strikes. I used to do this... now the only time I do it when someone from the forums calls me out in an out right challenge.

Seriously, if you take your time positioning when on the battlefield and taking your time thinking your strategy through, you can be both 1) a killer and 2) very helpful to your team.

Sound advice from someone who REALLY knows what is going on :-)

[BenEEeees VAT GROWN BACON]

Paul Inouye, on 28 June 2012 - 09:49 AM, said:

Dab... I'll tell you this from personal experience and monitoring our current players. Bloodlust is the main killer. You focus on one enemy and go running willy nilly trying to do whatever it takes to take him/her out. That is a sure fire way to find yourself in the middle of a couple enemy lances more than willing to end your fun. I used to do this, focus on one player and all of a sudden I'm the focus of 4-5 alpha strikes. I used to do this... now the only time I do it when someone from the forums calls me out in an out right challenge.

Seriously, if you take your time positioning when on the battlefield and taking your time thinking your strategy through, you can be both 1) a killer and 2) very helpful to your team.

*Throws down gauntlet* SIR, I CHALLENGE THEE!

[Voyager I]

If you're worried about dying ineffectually, try getting the Trebuchet. It's a fire support mech with enough speed to run away.

[Insidious Johnson]

No, Dab, we'll all take turns as we learn the ropes. It is a new game, familiar in many respects yes, but not insurmountable.

[grimzod]

Paul Inouye, on 28 June 2012 - 09:49 AM, said:

Dab... I'll tell you this from personal experience and monitoring our current players. Bloodlust is the main killer. You focus on one enemy and go running willy nilly trying to do whatever it takes to take him/her out. That is a sure fire way to find yourself in the middle of a couple enemy lances more than willing to end your fun. I used to do this, focus on one player and all of a sudden I'm the focus of 4-5 alpha strikes. I used to do this... now the only time I do it when someone from the forums calls me out in an out right challenge.

Seriously, if you take your time positioning when on the battlefield and taking your time thinking your strategy through, you can be both 1) a killer and 2) very helpful to your team.

I'll slap a gauntlet across your head Paul. Send me a BETA invite.

[Paul Inouye]

BenEEeees VAT GROWN BACON, on 28 June 2012 - 09:54 AM, said:

*Throws down gauntlet* SIR, I CHALLENGE THEE!

CHARGES YOU AND GETS CORED IN 0.2 SECONDS

grimzod, on 28 June 2012 - 09:57 AM, said:

I'll slap a gauntlet across your head Paul. Send me a BETA invite.

Soon™

[Dab]

Wow, I can't believe the speed and kindness you all have responded with. Thanks all!

[WardenWolf]

BenEEeees VAT GROWN BACON, on 28 June 2012 - 09:54 AM, said:

*Throws down gauntlet* SIR, I CHALLENGE THEE!

<---- Plays a funeral dirge for Mr. Bacon

[BenEEeees VAT GROWN BACON]

Paul Inouye, on 28 June 2012 - 10:01 AM, said:

CHARGES YOU AND GETS CORED IN 0.2 SECONDS





Soon™

TEAM MATES! TEAM MATES! ALPHA STRIKE NAO!!!

Where are they? Oh, they don't have a key yet :|

[Uncl Munkeh]

Advise: Just don't stand still in the game.

[ranger233]

Dab, Paul is wise. (?) take your time ,get with a good group and have some FUN!!

[Dab]

Uncle Monkey, on 28 June 2012 - 10:03 AM, said:

Advise: Just don't stand still in the game.

Noted, thanks!

[skamage]

What Uncle Monkey said. If you are stopped, then you are an easy target.

[Illegal Username]

Take out their kneecaps before you die.

Go down like a hero. A spiteful, horrible hero.

[jrock]

I am routinely the guy who goes 1 and 10 in halo so I'm looking forward to a game where I can play a role and not be the guy who has to kill or be killed.

In mechassault I was a pretty darn good defender in CTF.