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[RedMercury]

Since adding different game modes risks splitting the player base and making wait times longer, how about add game modes by randomly holding special matches in the regular queue. Only do this to the pug queue, since the group and CW queues are for serious business.

And do this rarely, maybe 1 in 10 drops or something. It would add variety and spice.

By game mode I do not mean match objectives, but mech designs. Mechs would be randomly assigned to players for the duration of the match. Matchmaker balances by the 3/3/3/3 method and by skill tiers.

I can think of several game modes, but I'm sure there are plenty of other fun ideas:

1. 3025 stock. Everyone gets randomly assigned a 3025 stock mech.

2. Similarly for other tech levels.

3. All builds. PGI designs a dozen different mechs that all use autocannons or SRMs or machine guns. So there would be an "all SRM" fight or "all flamer" fight. This could spice things up and let players use some of the non-meta weapons once in awhile.

4.All brawlers or all LRM boats, or all snipers. (all the same role, maybe matched with the map)

5. All light mech dog fight; all assault stomp.