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[Ih8tevictors]

New Faction Warfare and a New Contract for us.

After much negotiation, we are now in the employ of House Liao. Laio has a long a history of hiring mercenaries and to tell the truth the 50% bonus money was hard to turn down. With only 5% of the player base at time of signing we may have a bit of trouble finding drops. The next best was House Davion with a 20% bonus but only 8% of the player base.

Let me know how your drops and earnings go. The more I know the better I will be able to sort out our contracts. if the highest bonus/lowest population works out, great if not we may have to drop bonus to gain population.

Also please type up any and all ideas to get some cbills in the coffers. We may not have to spare the duck tape but if we stay poor we will not be able to recruit new members. I have started the coffers out with 2mil cbills. At our current unit strength this will cover 1 invite.

[NoMoreCenturions]

loopala, on 19 April 2016 - 05:25 PM, said:

i did check on the invite bit and right now we have 39 members so an invite costs 1,950,000 cbills. i will throw this out there for any active members. if we all throw 2mil cbills in the pot and then we ask any new recruits to reimburse the cost of their recruitment once they master their first set of mechs we should be able to maintain a good pot of cbills to keep the unit afloat. i don't see us holding any planets and needing upgrades but you never know. right now we just need a few cbills to afford recruitment costs

Just donated my $2M to the recruiting effort. Is there any way we can see how much is in the coffers? Mine just says "not permitted" in the Coffer Total field.

Haven't played much MWO lately -- been taking a bit of a break from MP online games -- but I expect I'll be at it again soon. I at least have to try out the new faction play elements. I haven't even seen the rifleman mechs, which shows how long it's been.

[Ih8tevictors]

here is out coffers as of 21 apr 2014 @ 17:25 UCT



may have to post accounting info on a regular basis

this is turning into a real job

[NoMoreCenturions]

Ih8tevictors, on 21 April 2016 - 09:27 AM, said:

here is out coffers as of 21 apr 2014 @ 17:25 UCT



may have to post accounting info on a regular basis

this is turning into a real job

Looks like it's just you and me so far.

No worries if it's too much trouble to post (which is how I'd classify screenprinting-cropping-uploading and posting). Just thought maybe there was a box you could check within MWO that would allow us to see the totals. Cheers!

[Virlutris]

NoMoreCenturions, on 21 April 2016 - 09:50 AM, said:

Looks like it's just you and me so far.

No worries if it's too much trouble to post (which is how I'd classify screenprinting-cropping-uploading and posting). Just thought maybe there was a box you could check within MWO that would allow us to see the totals. Cheers!

There is such a box, in the Rank Management section. The actual question is whether the highest-ranking active members have the box checked in their rank's permissions that allows them to assign/remove rank permissions.

If Ed didn't empower 3xnihilo's alt's rank that way before he stepped away, we'd need him to log in to either give 3x the ability to check boxes for different ranks, or check the box for us if he doesn't think handing over all the keys is a good idea.

Ed may mot be available for game for health reasons though, so let's be content with the occasional screenie until we know otherwise

It's worth asking (nondramatically, mind) how helpful it'll be, too. The transparency's nice, but the "we have enough" complacency is also a real thing when we can see the data. I'm good either way, and honestly an occasional screen cap here is enough for me. Thanks loopala/Ih8tevictors!

[NoMoreCenturions]

Virlutris, on 21 April 2016 - 10:09 AM, said:

...It's worth asking (nondramatically, mind) how helpful it'll be, too. The transparency's nice, but the "we have enough" complacency is also a real thing when we can see the data. I'm good either way, and honestly an occasional screen cap here is enough for me. Thanks loopala/Ih8tevictors!

Hmm, hadn't thought about the down-side. I don't feel strongly 'bout it either way; whatever 3xnihilo & loopala want to do is fine with me.

[Beaching Betty]

I got Centurion! Oh my, my favourite mech lol.. But nah, Ill pass on this challenge but it's really a nice idea! +1

[NocturnalBeast]

Virlutris, on 21 April 2016 - 10:09 AM, said:

There is such a box, in the Rank Management section. The actual question is whether the highest-ranking active members have the box checked in their rank's permissions that allows them to assign/remove rank permissions.

If Ed didn't empower 3xnihilo's alt's rank that way before he stepped away, we'd need him to log in to either give 3x the ability to check boxes for different ranks, or check the box for us if he doesn't think handing over all the keys is a good idea.

Ed may mot be available for game for health reasons though, so let's be content with the occasional screenie until we know otherwise

It's worth asking (nondramatically, mind) how helpful it'll be, too. The transparency's nice, but the "we have enough" complacency is also a real thing when we can see the data. I'm good either way, and honestly an occasional screen cap here is enough for me. Thanks loopala/Ih8tevictors!

I have not been away for health reasons (besides the flu for a week), but mostly because I have to spend less time gaming and I am focusing on my main account. I do plan to keep my word and master all three of my Challenge Mechs before BATTLETECH is released though.

As far as permissions, I thought that I had given 3x full control over the unit before I demoted myself. If 3x does not have full control, then he will have to contact support, since I can no longer make any changes to the unit settings as a regular member.

[3xnihilo]

Loopala and I have the same rank, so if he is unable to check the box then I cannot either. Sorry I have been a a little absent, I have logged in exactly long enough to lose 1 4v4 and then have my teammates not follow me into the green circle of death on a domination match, since Tuesday. We will definitely keep people updated as to the state of the coffers. I am about 500,000 cbills from getting the xl engine I need, then I will start throwing cbills at the coffers as well.

Go and conquer Mechwarriors!

Ed Steele, on 21 April 2016 - 11:34 AM, said:

I have not been away for health reasons (besides the flu for a week), but mostly because I have to spend less time gaming and I am focusing on my main account. I do plan to keep my word and master all three of my Challenge Mechs before BATTLETECH is released though.

As far as permissions, I thought that I had given 3x full control over the unit before I demoted myself. If 3x does not have full control, then he will have to contact support, since I can no longer make any changes to the unit settings as a regular member.

Hmm, must have forgotten that. I will check when I log in next

[Blind Baku]

Thought this callenge sounded like a great deal of fun! Then I took the quiz... Raven... that's what I started with anyway! Almost got them mastered, but I have spent some money toward the game for other mechs.

[3xnihilo]

Blind Baku, on 21 April 2016 - 02:55 PM, said:

Thought this callenge sounded like a great deal of fun! Then I took the quiz... Raven... that's what I started with anyway! Almost got them mastered, but I have spent some money toward the game for other mechs.

If you decide to create an alt. And participate in the challenge let us know and we will send your alt. an invite to the unit

[3xnihilo]

Ok, everyone should be able to see the balance in the coffers now. Also, Ih8tevictors was promoted to Challenge Coordinator because I cannot promote myself and he is doing all the work anyway Congrats, Ih8tevictors!

[loopala]

Posting from my phone so link may not be live.

Just read in the announcement forum

1 day premium time for all!!! Go get the code free activated PT! Must use by Monday

http://mwomercs.com/...mium-time-code/

Edited by loopala, 23 April 2016 - 07:33 PM.

[Ih8tevictors]

3xnihilo, on 21 April 2016 - 05:42 PM, said:

Ok, everyone should be able to see the balance in the coffers now. Also, Ih8tevictors was promoted to Challenge Coordinator because I cannot promote myself and he is doing all the work anyway Congrats, Ih8tevictors!

(Q Evil Laughter)HAHAHA I have AUTHORITAH HAHAHAHA(end evil laughter)

[Ih8tevictors]

New Week, New Contract......

well sort of.

We will be staying with House Liao. In true money soldier fashion we are sticking with Liao as they are paying the best.

If anyone is having trouble getting drops or other problems with FW due to us being in the employ of House Liao let me know ASAP. 20% bonus pay when you don't get drops is 20% of nothing. let's see nothing times 20% ,,,, carry the 1 ,,,,, oh it is Nothing.

[3xnihilo]

I know the Davion/Liao border has been pretty hot, but I have been using my main and not the WMC account for FW lately.

[Amaranth Panther]

Prove Your Allegiance 2 Event: https://mwomercs.com...t=201604faction

Might be time for me to hit Faction Play hard this weekend. Check out the link, and skip down to the grand prizes.

Yep, free champion mechs.

Raven and Thunderbolt are Challenge chassis for the first 2 stages, and Clan selections could potentially work for your Stage 3 clan chassis. Go have a look

Know what else that means for us?

Free mechbays and c-bills if/when we flip 'em

I haven't logged in since. redeeming last weekend's premium time code, so I'm probably gonna start running it tomorrow evening and play plenty of faction matches.

Do we have a protocol for scouting matches yet? Is it the same as Faction Play in general? Bring our Challenge mech if we can, and trials are okay?

Those of us with mechs over 55 tons are out of luck in scouting, and those of us with slower lights (like the Panther) are potentially slowing the team down if we bring it to a scouting match.

[NocturnalBeast]

Amaranth Panther, on 28 April 2016 - 05:28 PM, said:

Prove Your Allegiance 2 Event: https://mwomercs.com...t=201604faction

Might be time for me to hit Faction Play hard this weekend. Check out the link, and skip down to the grand prizes.

Yep, free champion mechs.

Raven and Thunderbolt are Challenge chassis for the first 2 stages, and Clan selections could potentially work for your Stage 3 clan chassis. Go have a look

Know what else that means for us?

Free mechbays and c-bills if/when we flip 'em

I haven't logged in since. redeeming last weekend's premium time code, so I'm probably gonna start running it tomorrow evening and play plenty of faction matches.

Do we have a protocol for scouting matches yet? Is it the same as Faction Play in general? Bring our Challenge mech if we can, and trials are okay?

Those of us with mechs over 55 tons are out of luck in scouting, and those of us with slower lights (like the Panther) are potentially slowing the team down if we bring it to a scouting match.

While I am no longer coordinator of the challenge, I did make up the trial Mech allowance when I was, so I would say that for scouting missions, if your Challenge Mech is greater than 55tons, then you would be allowed to take a Light or Medium Trial Mech.

That is if the current coordinator is OK with it of course.

[3xnihilo]

Ed Steele, on 28 April 2016 - 06:14 PM, said:

While I am no longer coordinator of the challenge, I did make up the trial Mech allowance when I was, so I would say that for scouting missions, if your Challenge Mech is greater than 55tons, then you would be allowed to take a Light or Medium Trial Mech.

That is if the current coordinator is OK with it of course.

Yes, this is absolutely fine. I actually ok'ed it when scouting missions went live last week. It just makes sense if you do not have a mech light enough for scouting, feel free to take a trial. Have fun Mechwarriors and earn free stuff!!!!

Edited by 3xnihilo, 28 April 2016 - 06:29 PM.

[Ih8tevictors]

i have no problem with trial mechs to get enough cbills to buy your first chassis, if your mech is not a trial and the academy bonuses do not add up to enough... looking at you assaults.

also for Faction Warfare, if your mechs don't fit using trials to fill out the deck should be ok.
as for scouting, if your mechs fits, well your mechs fits.

in CW mech stats were not tracked, now with FW all mech stats are tracked. one of the original ideas here was to track your stats as a poor boy working your way up from the bottom to fully mastered mechs. just have to see how all this shakes out.

i guess to me this was not about optimizing but about playing the hand fate dealt you. for better or worse your mech is your mech.