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[TseTse]

I have been checking on the game via forums every quarter or so to see the progress. Things seem much different than when I decided to leave. The meta seems reasonable, there aren't a metric ton of QQ weapon balance threads, and CW seems fleshed out to a reasonable level.

I always had the intention of coming back when things got better. I just couldn't stand what seemed like a glacial development pace. Despite poking my head in now and again I don't really have a firm grasp of the state or development direction of the game. So I ask you:

Is the game fleshed out enough to get back in? I know that is a broad question so let me specify. Do you guys feel like anything major is still missing, some feature that is still being waited on that makes the game incomplete? What I want to know is, do you feel like the game is 90 to 100% complete? I felt like I played a game that was 30 to 50% done for 2 years and I don't want to have that experience again. Also, please don't miss understand, I don't care if something major is being developed, if it will ADD to a complete game. Something that will take it from say 100% to 120%.

Now that there has been a reasonable amount of time, have you guys noticed a positive change since PGI and IGP have parted ways?

If I get back into the game, what are the most important parts of the meta, and what features are most important for me to study up on etc etc.

[Corbenik]

Just download and play it yourself, since only you can really get the final say, everyones opinions differ and see things differenly.

[Lyoto Machida]

Only one way to know for sure...

[Goose]

No: Wait 'till Steam, then MM might work …

[PurpleNinja]

Nope, wait until you grow some balls, stop crying and can just enjoy playing a game.

[TheArisen]

It depends on you. I'm enjoying the game personally but there are tons of negative people on the forums.

I'd say, do a few drops and see how you feel. You might be a little rusty, so don't expect to rock face the first couple games.

[TseTse]

Thanks for the........feedback? Playing won't help me determine the speed of development or how well PGI is prioritizing development goals. Does anyone have any opinions if things have changed for the better on that front?

I'm less concerned of how the game plays in matches. I have always enjoyed that regardless of the state of the overall game. Do you guys feel CW is fully rolled out, or are the still major features missing from it?

[occusoj]

I got back a few days ago after taking a break. After playing some games, Ill most likely take some time off again.

New mechs got added, animations improved on some existing ones - but the big problems are still present.
MM and hitreg are like rolling the dice, occaisonal disco waves (never hits me though), saw a KGC walking 75 (thats a new one), got killed by lasers after the laser-shooter died, still no role warfare, still terrible environmental coll. geometry on nearly every map,.... nothing but bits of eye candy that got added.
Balance is a mess but at least didnt get worse.

Maybe the new mechlab and map redesign will help it. Maybe not.

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Do you guys feel like anything major is still missing, some feature that is still being waited on that makes the game incomplete?

IK, fully destructible terrain, cockpit screens, balance, rework of heat system, rework of skill system, rework of convergence, information warfare, role warfare, ECM rework and if possible mechs that dont dislocate their shoulders on every step they take.
Also, mechs shouldnt teleport through each other when colliding.
About 90% of that wont ever happen.

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What I want to know is, do you feel like the game is 90 to 100% complete?

Sub 50%. Core functions like hitreg and collissions arent finished.

[Lyoto Machida]

TseTse, on 08 May 2015 - 03:51 PM, said:

Thanks for the........feedback? Playing won't help me determine the speed of development or how well PGI is prioritizing development goals. Does anyone have any opinions if things have changed for the better on that front?

I'm less concerned of how the game plays in matches. I have always enjoyed that regardless of the state of the overall game. Do you guys feel CW is fully rolled out, or are the still major features missing from it?

CW is not fully rolled out.

[XX Sulla XX]

yes

[MechaBattler]

TseTse, on 08 May 2015 - 03:51 PM, said:

Thanks for the........feedback? Playing won't help me determine the speed of development or how well PGI is prioritizing development goals. Does anyone have any opinions if things have changed for the better on that front?

I'm less concerned of how the game plays in matches. I have always enjoyed that regardless of the state of the overall game. Do you guys feel CW is fully rolled out, or are the still major features missing from it?

The development paced hasn't increased much. It's perhaps a tad smoother than before. But it still takes a while to get new features in the game. CW feels like it could definitely stand to have more work on it.

You're just going to have to wait a year or two more to see if it reaches your desired level of "fleshed out".

[zagibu]

Things are better than they have been a year ago. PGI is actually doing some things besides mechs, but mechs remain to be the main focus. Also, their development speed has risen from "oh my god do they even have anyone working on the game" to "maybe they have a few students working on the game in their free time".

[Kyynele]

For CW, the matches themselves are functioning decently. It's currently in beta 2, so PGI is very aware it's not finished. What's most clearly missing is any reason to fight in CW. Holding planets means nothing to individuals, units or factions. The only things you gain from CW is C-Bills, and Loyalty points, and Loyalty points are just a linear grind through ranks, that don't do anything but award you with more C-Bills (and some mechbays.)

If you were looking for CW to be the reason to play the game, you will be very disappointed to see what it currently is. It's basically just the assault game mode with respawns and bigger maps, with minor tweaks to how you win by objectives.

Besides that, if you've been away for long and haven't been frustrated by UI 2.0 mechlab, I'd wait a couple weeks until the new, much more usable mechlab is in the game. Tinkering your mechs is half of the fun in the game, and finally, they're taking away the pain, misery and hopeless terror from that.

[TseTse]

Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it. Sounds like I may wait a bit. Especially since it seems like CW has a way to go. It is good to hear that things are at least moving in the right direction. I still really want this game to fulfill its potential and I am excited for the day that I can come back to a compelling meta.

[Baba Yogi]

its rather shameful to see how things are after i dont know how long years 4-5? I'd be just fine with just 10-12 mechs total if every other problem was fixed. Game still has the same feeling pretty but empty inside. Gave up hope long time ago myself mate, still could have been worse.

[Impyrium]

I think some of those first few replies reflect the general forum's attitude, but there's nothing stopping you from downloading it and giving it a try... but seriously sometimes the forums can give off the wrong idea about the game. There's new things to play around with, that's what brought me back ages ago after becoming bored with the game. And I think it's less centred around metas now since it's entirely possible to play most 'Mech chassis and have fun (quirks ftw).

IMO there's enough content to keep you attached for awhile, and CW is certainly worth checking out (though I'm waiting for future game modes for it before really getting into it) but if you're looking for a fully completed MechWarrior experience it's still lacking in many areas. Fun, but certainly not completely finished...

[Johnny Z]

Sure its an ok time to come back, but the best time to come back may be during the Steam launch thing. They are going to have a nerd party and event and stuff.

Edited by Johnny Z, 08 May 2015 - 07:32 PM.

[BellatorMonk]

Nope..it's still the same rompy stompy robot shooter it'as always been.

[Alexandrix]

Depends.Do you like mech packs?

[Romeo Deluxe]

They have events fairly frequently. You stay away you miss out on all those freebies.