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[Prussian Havoc]

InvisibleJim, on 07 March 2015 - 04:32 AM, said:

I don't agree that the 'clustering' of clans is a bad thing. It appears that the clans generally have a strong advantage and therefore after a period of growth this intentional effect causes the clans to infight and limit their expansion.

Essentially it is by design self limiting.

To be honest, its more important that PGI focus on introducing a number of different game 'sizes' in terms of players (4/8/24, how about stars and clusters?) and 'modes' in terms of objectives (i.e. convoy escorts, raiding, dropping, evacuations) and different weight class battles as well, to allow CW to bloom into a diverse and replayable game mode.

Prussian Havoc, on 11 March 2015 - 07:35 AM, said:

I agree, AS LONG AS there remains a single attack and defense options per faction, #ClanClustering will remain basically a #SpeedGovernor to any Clan Offensive. This is especially true of ANY Clan with only one Inner Sphere border (CSJ and SJF at start AND currently.)

I am particularly looking forward to the 4 v 4 CW Mode expected to be released in time (unless I am mistaken) for the Steam Launch this Summer'ish timeframe.

I would expect the current Public Queue maps to be highly capable of hosting the CW 4 v 4 mode of gameplay.

It would be especially interesting if this mode of CW saw drop deck sizes (and associated match lengths vary) for example Crilmson Straight could be used for a convoy escort mission with a Drop Deck of 2 Mechs per gamer and a total weight per gamer of 100- tons. Second Mechs could even be carried along on convoy flatbed trucks, for ease of transitioning back into the fight when the first Mech goes down.

Such a series of mode design choices (4v4, 2 Mechs per gamer, 100-tons total, Public Queue Maps, flatbed-respawning would ALL offer some much needed variables into CW to bring freshness and Unique gaming opportunities.

But perhaps the most interesting part could be if the Attacker wins 50% or more of ANY 4v4 mission, the health of all gate generators could be reduced at StartEx by 20%. (Nothing game-changing mind you, just a small but tangible edge that should give the Attacker a slight advantage when pursued.)



As the next Townhall with Russ draws closer, I hope plans for the 4 v 4 CW mode are one of the topics highlighted for discussion.

Edited by Prussian Havoc, 24 April 2015 - 05:48 AM.

[Cimarb]

pbiggz, on 14 March 2015 - 02:30 PM, said:

I think you're taking the RP thing a little too seriously.

I agree with the rest as well, but this point really needs to be repeated.

[ThrashInc]

Cimarb, on 14 March 2015 - 09:26 AM, said:

Wow, you are so delusional that you do not even understand how ironic your posts are...

RL Army Officer, lol.

[ThrashInc]

JTSR, on 15 March 2015 - 03:47 PM, said:

be ordered to pick up a weapon and take a bullet including the officers no matter what their rank.

That's not how the Army works, not even remotely.

Assuming I don't have to start screaming stolen valor as I lose all ability to reason and my brain is just filled with rage, being an Officer in the Army does not guarantee or even imply that you are a good leader or possess any leadership qualities.

Anyone who spent time in the military would know this. An Officer is someone with a college degree. There is very little else to distinguish that person from anyone else in the Army.

I don't know the person in question, I only know these facts and can only apply them to statements I see on the internet.

[Cimarb]

JTSR, on 15 March 2015 - 03:47 PM, said:

So your insulting the defense forces now are you.

I don't care what PH does on here regards RP, but don't you dare diminished anyone's service to their country. in fact that is a breach of the PGI COC right there.

Anyone in the defense force can be ordered to pick up a weapon and take a bullet including the officers no matter what their rank.

First, talking crap about officers is what enlisted members do - it is like picking on your little brother. We do the same thing to other branches of the armed forces. It is a brotherhood, and we will jab each other all day long and take a bullet for them at the same time.

Calm down and take a breath. It is lighthearted joking.

ThrashInc, on 15 March 2015 - 03:56 PM, said:

That's not how the Army works, not even remotely.

Assuming I don't have to start screaming stolen valor as I lose all ability to reason and my brain is just filled with rage, being an Officer in the Army does not guarantee or even imply that you are a good leader or possess any leadership qualities.

Anyone who spent time in the military would know this. An Officer is someone with a college degree. There is very little else to distinguish that person from anyone else in the Army.

This is true. An officer just got a degree instead of taking the "hard route". This is not the place to debate the merits of either path, as there are great officers, incompetent officers, great enlisted soldiers, and incompetent enlisted soldiers, so feel free to take that debate to PMs.

My comment was about what leadership is. Just because you were in the military does not mean you are a great leader, and just because you were not does not mean you cannot be a great leader. They are not exclusive either way.

A good leader does not brag about his own accomplishments, or flash his rank to force people to listen. A good leader brags about his soldiers accomplishments, and promotes their development.

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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. —Lao Tzu

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Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. —Jack Welch

[Cimarb]

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does that help?....



calm down already

[Cimarb]

lol, now I am patronizing?...

[Noesis]

[Prussian Havoc]

JTSR, while I can only find quotes of your posts at this late date, I thank you for those words and sentiments.

It seems that for once I was brief and succinct and when defending myself against @cimarbs critisicm of my leadership skills, I simply left it at "#RealLife career as an Army Officer" instead of responding with a WALL OF TEXT as is my usual habit.

Seeing as how this discussion too an all too unexpected and unfortunate turn, I would like to clarify a few things:

1). Cimarb had actually managed to put me on the defensive that day, or a reference to real life experiences would not have occurred. Since it did occur, I feel obliged to now clarify that I enlisted as a PFC, achieved the rank of SGT, served 42-months in Kabuk Afghanistan or Tikrit Iraq and retired as a LTC from the Joint Staff - J257. So yes, I know a thing or two about leadership. What has proven MOST IMPRESSIVE is thatI I continuously witnessed STELLAR leadership all around me (junior as well as senior Service Members) for the entirety of my military career. TRUE leadership is where you find it when conditions are set to completely discourage it but then that someone-unique rises to the occasion and assumes a leaders mantle.

2). Cimarb is quite correct, the focus of any good officer is his troops.

3). Why Cimarb has such an ax to grind whenever I cite that I was the first and (for quite some time) the HIGHEST ranking Smoke Jaguar has always been a source of passing amusement to me. My in-game achievements can be mentioned and do lend a weight of knowledge to my subsequent threads and posts - after all much gaming when toward achieving that rank by 02FEB2015. Thus I will continue to cite that particular achievement.

4). I honestly believe TrashInc meant me no personal insult when automatically assumed I was a brand of officer universally despised in ALL military services - - - afterall he was only following the lead of MWO pundits like Cimarb who while we occasionally agree on Twitter, again has an ax or two to grind against me here on the forums. Again I hold no animosity against TrashInc.

5). And finally all to seldom an OPINIONATED gamer like myself finds that a fellow gamer (in this case JTSR) came to his defense (either directly or indirectly) unexpectedly and well after the fact. Thank you JTSR.



And now back on topic!

Whatever became of those worlds taken by CGB in the early days of CW BETA Phase 1?

Cimarb, do you intend to allow -MS- run wild in the CSJ "backfield" once again?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Edited by Prussian Havoc, 24 April 2015 - 06:21 AM.

[Prussian Havoc]

With the map reset, many are interested in whether CLAN UNITY is sufficient to keep Clan focus on worlds of the Inner Sphere and off the worlds of our Trothkin.

Edited by Prussian Havoc, 30 April 2015 - 11:57 PM.