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[Brizna]

I've heard, never actually confirmed, that trial mech perform as if they are basiced. This should probably be improved to elited to address OP's issue.

If that were the case newbies could try mechs at their best only being unable to customize builds, to have that ability and be able to equip modules they'd need to farm the XP just like everyone else but otherwise they would be fine for some fast runs to get to know the game.

Edited by Brizna, 06 September 2015 - 10:23 AM.

[mike29tw]

Maybe not part of the NPE, but IMO the biggest offender of the skill tree is the three-variant-to-elite mechanic.

Edited by mike29tw, 06 September 2015 - 11:38 AM.

[KharnZor]

mike29tw, on 06 September 2015 - 11:38 AM, said:

Maybe not part of the NPE, but IMO the biggest offender of the skill tree is the three-variant-to-elite mechanic.

I actually like that bit. at least you'll know how to pilot the mech you want by the time you've done them

[Pjwned]

This has been pointed out dozens of times and PGI has shown no sign of caring, so until they take their own initiative it's almost certainly pointless to bring it up again.

KharnZor, on 06 September 2015 - 02:25 PM, said:

I actually like that bit. at least you'll know how to pilot the mech you want by the time you've done them

Wrong, all it does is pointlessly limit your potential.

Edited by Pjwned, 06 September 2015 - 02:32 PM.

[KharnZor]

Pjwned, on 06 September 2015 - 02:31 PM, said:

This has been pointed out dozens of times and PGI has shown no sign of caring, so until they take their own initiative it's almost certainly pointless to bring it up again.



Wrong, all it does is pointlessly limit your potential.

Nope.

[Troutmonkey]

Brizna, on 06 September 2015 - 10:22 AM, said:

I've heard, never actually confirmed, that trial mech perform as if they are basiced. This should probably be improved to elited to address OP's issue.

I've never heard of this, but it's a neat idea.

[Vlad Ward]

Is the XP the hard part for other people?

I started a fresh alt the other day and I'm going to end up having enough EXP to fully Master my basic-locked TDR-9SE and then some by the time I have enough c-bills to buy my 5SS - let alone my 5S. I already have more than enough for full Elites just waiting on the 3x Mech unlock =/.

First win of the day bonus can be a truckload of XP if you get a good game in with it.

Edited by Vlad Ward, 06 September 2015 - 05:58 PM.

[mike29tw]

Vlad Ward, on 06 September 2015 - 05:57 PM, said:

Is the XP the hard part for other people?

I started a fresh alt the other day and I'm going to end up having enough EXP to fully Master my basic-locked TDR-9SE and then some by the time I have enough c-bills to buy my 5SS - let alone my 5S. I already have more than enough for full Elites just waiting on the 3x Mech unlock =/.

First win of the day bonus can be a truckload of XP if you get a good game in with it.

No, not the xp. It's the C-bill.

Specifically, the c-bill required to buy 3 variants to unlock elite, which I only need the empty chassis but is forced to buy the full loaded mech and sell the engine.

That's a lot of c-bill down the drain just for maybe one or two variants I enjoy, which I could've spent on other mechs for different play-style. Not to mention some of the worst variants that players have to grind through in order to be competitive with that one good variant.

KharnZor, on 06 September 2015 - 02:25 PM, said:

I actually like that bit. at least you'll know how to pilot the mech you want by the time you've done them

That's like saying doing your time in jail is good because it allows you to study and by the time you've done you can at least have a community college degree or something.

You're forced through it and there's no choice.