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[Mmerryweather]

Thanks for the warhorn and MC, PGI!

[Exard3k]

Opic, on 19 February 2016 - 10:07 PM, said:

What is the large laser cup standing item? I can not find it in my inventory
?

In the "Cockpit" menu it is called "Cup of Pop"

[mikerso]

Opic, on 19 February 2016 - 10:07 PM, said:

What is the large laser cup standing item? I can not find it in my inventory
?

Exard3k, on 19 February 2016 - 11:40 PM, said:

In the "Cockpit" menu it is called "Cup of Pop"

The cup says large laser on the side.

[D V Devnull]

Allouez, on 19 February 2016 - 03:56 PM, said:

That being said, I also fail to see how everything that goes wrong for you is PGI's fault. People have offered to help you with build advice multiple times in your previous rants and you've refused help. I wonder if either A) you don't want help, because it's easier to whine all the time than actually try to do something to improve, or you're just trolling for suckers (like me) who are going to try to banter with you.

You must not have checked my post history, because you made a bad assumption about me... I've actually been keeping in mind a post from mikerso with useful build information, and I even hollered out a thanks to him in another post later on. All I need to do now is build up some spare C-Bills to use, and I'll be able to experiment with it.

BTW, I'm no troll, but I definitely don't play like what apparently has been put forth to me as the general kind of player in MWO, the "One-Man-Army Brawler". I'm a support/sniper type of player, and I have already been trying my best to learn even from my losses. Although it's damn hard to when you duck behind a corner, think the enemy team is at least a good 800m-1.2 km away, then suddenly feel like the server decided to end you because it seems like 6 enemy mechs were all hack-warped on top of your position, and you get torn apart in 3 seconds flat in a Medium-class Mech. Heck, and I thought I had come up with a nice 3 ERLL 'Snipercada'... Back to the drawing board.

BTW, even back when I used to play MW2&3, I'm guessing that I didn't do well with either speed or brawling. Now with MWO, I'm wondering if I just don't have enough computer for MWO @ 40 fps minimum, although it seems like 55-60 fps is a needed minimum to play right. Sitting on an AMD FX-4300 pseudo-quad-core, NVidia GT 440, 8 GB RAM and Win 7 here. And I even ran the graphics all the way down to just above program-crashes-itself-due-to-being-set-too-low levels.

~D. V. "No, I'm not kidding, that kind of program crash actually happened to me." Devnull

[D V Devnull]

Okay... quick update... my Snipercada managed to pull me through in 3 more rounds of play time. Just got the last KMDDs I needed, and I'm done with all the event tasks now. 13 hours, though... The other person I was worried about probably won't be able to finish... They would probably need 26 hours minimum total... Damn. *facedesk*

~D. V. "still thinks PGI should make events at least one measly day longer than they do, but 'oh well'..." Devnull




[Edit by author for missed single quote marks...]

Edited by D V Devnull, 20 February 2016 - 05:18 AM.

[Allouez]

D V Devnull, on 20 February 2016 - 04:26 AM, said:

You must not have checked my post history, because you made a bad assumption about me... I've actually been keeping in mind a post from mikerso with useful build information, and I even hollered out a thanks to him in another post later on. All I need to do now is build up some spare C-Bills to use, and I'll be able to experiment with it.

BTW, I'm no troll, but I definitely don't play like what apparently has been put forth to me as the general kind of player in MWO, the "One-Man-Army Brawler". I'm a support/sniper type of player, and I have already been trying my best to learn even from my losses. Although it's damn hard to when you duck behind a corner, think the enemy team is at least a good 800m-1.2 km away, then suddenly feel like the server decided to end you because it seems like 6 enemy mechs were all hack-warped on top of your position, and you get torn apart in 3 seconds flat in a Medium-class Mech. Heck, and I thought I had come up with a nice 3 ERLL 'Snipercada'... Back to the drawing board.

I didn't make a bad assumption, I was remembering your rant from the Warhammer Event:

D V Devnull, on 22 January 2016 - 08:42 AM, said:

-snip-

Worse, if I show my build info here for everything I have... ISN'T THAT GOING TO GET ME KILLED LIKE A "HITTING PUPPY" ON THE BATTLEFIELD?!?!?!?

~D. V. "Why would you ask me to spill my secrets, when that's the most easy way to lose?" Devnull

I'm not trying to completely bust your chops. The community here is pretty good if you need help and there's a post in the new player forum on advice for getting KMDD. If you don't get the advice you need on there, you can always post and ask something like "here are the mechs I have, here are the builds I am using, these are the tactics I'm using, any advice? etc" It will get you a lot further than the whiny "It's everybody else's fault for all my problems" posts you have been making. You will get a lot more respect, enjoy the game more, and maybe even make a few friends along the way.

[Kodyn]

These events are no more difficult for lower tier players than higher tier. Most of it is based on personal performance, aside from the wins, and that part anyone can get stuck on, it's luck of the draw. Just takes more or less time for different players based on RNG and a little on skill.

As for the person who mentioned too many "vets stuck in lower tiers", that's a load of BS. If there's players "stuck" in a low tier who have been playing a long time, then that's where they belong. You actually move quite quickly upward once you start getting better/piloting clan mechs. Even short of clan, you can still play IS meta and it's almost as fast, just a little more work. If you aren't piloting meta because you choose not to, and are stuck, then that's where you should be, and you should probably accept that and enjoy it. If you want more, you have to either take the easy route and use good mechs, or work a lot harder for it and develop serious skills.

Also, FPS is not an excuse. I get an average of 20-35 FPS, on good to great days, but have played with sub 20 for months on end, and got to Tier 2 like that, so if having a poorly optimized rig was a bar to doing well in this game, I'd be back in Tier 5.

Just enjoy the fact that we got a decent event with no major bugs or reasons for everyone to play like idiots, PGI is getting the hang of this one thing, at least.

Edited by Kodyn, 20 February 2016 - 07:20 AM.

[MechaBattler]

This event would be great if I had received my gift code for the Rifleman before the weekend...

Can't you guys have at least one guy work the weekend shift?

Edited by MechaBattler, 20 February 2016 - 02:14 PM.

[mikerso]

Allouez, on 20 February 2016 - 05:49 AM, said:

I'm not trying to completely bust your chops. The community here is pretty good if you need help and there's a post in the new player forum on advice for getting KMDD. If you don't get the advice you need on there, you can always post and ask something like "here are the mechs I have, here are the builds I am using, these are the tactics I'm using, any advice? etc" It will get you a lot further than the whiny "It's everybody else's fault for all my problems" posts you have been making. You will get a lot more respect, enjoy the game more, and maybe even make a few friends along the way.

As D V said before he is working on some mechs and tactics.

[Desintegrator]

Nice event !
Got some free Cbills again---thanks

[G SE7EN7]

Kodyn, on 20 February 2016 - 07:19 AM, said:

These events are no more difficult for lower tier players than higher tier. Most of it is based on personal performance, aside from the wins, and that part anyone can get stuck on, it's luck of the draw. Just takes more or less time for different players based on RNG and a little on skill.

As for the person who mentioned too many "vets stuck in lower tiers", that's a load of BS. If there's players "stuck" in a low tier who have been playing a long time, then that's where they belong. You actually move quite quickly upward once you start getting better/piloting clan mechs. Even short of clan, you can still play IS meta and it's almost as fast, just a little more work. If you aren't piloting meta because you choose not to, and are stuck, then that's where you should be, and you should probably accept that and enjoy it. If you want more, you have to either take the easy route and use good mechs, or work a lot harder for it and develop serious skills.

Also, FPS is not an excuse. I get an average of 20-35 FPS, on good to great days, but have played with sub 20 for months on end, and got to Tier 2 like that, so if having a poorly optimized rig was a bar to doing well in this game, I'd be back in Tier 5.

Just enjoy the fact that we got a decent event with no major bugs or reasons for everyone to play like idiots, PGI is getting the hang of this one thing, at least.

Its easier to perform in the low tiers(4/5) then high tiers. Most of my unit members who are still in the lower tiers are carving it up in the leader boards.

[D V Devnull]

Kodyn, on 20 February 2016 - 07:19 AM, said:

Just enjoy the fact that we got a decent event with no major bugs or reasons for everyone to play like idiots, PGI is getting the hang of this one thing, at least.

Uhm... wrong. Inner Sphere weapons doors are screwed up right now. Go look under Patch Feedback for the current patch. If you still don't believe it, try to pilot a Catapult such as the CPLT-A1(C) Trial Mech in Live Combat. Make sure to check the Weapons Doors in both Closed and Open states. PGI's got something to fix right now.

~D. V. "This is worse than just a mere Balancing Failure." Devnull




[Edit by author for missed information.]

Edited by D V Devnull, 22 February 2016 - 03:37 AM.

[Cy Mitchell]

Thanks for this event. It is the first one that I have actively participated in since coming back to the game a little over a month ago. I played about 5-6 hours and managed to complete all the test except for KMDD. I also leveled up all the basic skills on three Mechs.

Most importantly, I had fun and my game improved. I look forward to the next challenge weekend.

[Mumuharra]

A big thanks from me for this small event(s).
Easy to finish, could not see much bad gameplay because of the well chosen goals was different in the past) , nice rewards and does not kill a whole weekend.
All in all, perfect!

Keep on in this way!!!

[Sky Hawk]

Nice event, but I still don't like the KMDD part... For me, even with my LRM Boats, it is painfull to reach the targeted number. I had just about 10 KMDD, when I finished all other ones.. I would like instead KMDD, some mixed formula, something like KMDD+KILL/4+ASSIST/8+SPOT/10+NARC/5+...+XY/Z = 100... or whatever... But, anyway... thanks for the rewads!...

[Wildstreak]

About 1 hour until event is over.

[SideWinderBLN]

Sky Hawk, on 22 February 2016 - 08:26 AM, said:

Nice event, but I still don't like the KMDD part... For me, even with my LRM Boats, it is painfull to reach the targeted number. I had just about 10 KMDD, when I finished all other ones.. I would like instead KMDD, some mixed formula, something like KMDD+KILL/4+ASSIST/8+SPOT/10+NARC/5+...+XY/Z = 100... or whatever... But, anyway... thanks for the rewads!...

You mean like ... Match Score, Cbill Earning or XP that do pretty much exactly that and which also were part of the event?

[Luscious Dan]

Wildstreak, on 22 February 2016 - 08:44 AM, said:

About 1 hour until event is over.

Boo I was around #60 last night, but have been bumped out since. No chance to get back in now

I knew I should have played more, lol.

[D V Devnull]

Well, my Final Review for the Rifleman LeaderBoard Event...

I was able to finish the Personal Challenges, but only barely during other MechWarriors' off-hours. Unfortunately, the other MechWarrior that I was worried about came within just a few KMDD, but didn't have enough time like I had already calculated ahead of time. I still think PGI made this event a day too short, but I can always hope they provide a little more time with the next event. May they also keep serving up MC as part of the rewards as well, because I really appreciate when they do that for their F2P crowd. Every little bit they're willing to allow us F2P to get helps.

Sadly, a third MechWarrior (who uses the same PC as myself and that second one) has been sucked away by an MMORPG by the name of RuneScape. I hate that MMORPG for all the hell it gave me, and for letting myself get sucked in by its' allure in the distant past. But to see someone I know IRL get pulled away at the moment from this far better MMOFPS/MMOTPS/MMORTS (Like, which one DOES it fall into anyway?) of MechWarrior Online by that piece of junk is devastating. Frankly, if there wasn't a "No Name&Shame" Rule on both games, I might actually consider mentioning the user's name here just so the rest of you could hunt them into coming back to our happy home of MechWarrior Online. Oh well...

Better luck next event, everyone, especially to those who didn't succeed here. I'll be looking for anyone the MatchMaker throws my way out on the battlefield, so don't try to play while half-asleep.

~D. V. "Maybe YOU will be my next headshot kill?" Devnull




[Edit: (p.s.: BTW, I know I'm being a little rant-ish with my post here... I'll probably be a tad more cooled with the next event.)]

Edited by D V Devnull, 22 February 2016 - 10:36 AM.

[Sky Hawk]

SideWinderBLN, on 22 February 2016 - 09:02 AM, said:

You mean like ... Match Score, Cbill Earning or XP that do pretty much exactly that and which also were part of the event?

Actually.. yes!. Those other parts were all right.. You know.. pure KMDD is a very hard rule. You have it or not... the others were more flexible.. It is almost sure, that in a few matches you will have a Win or an Assists.. someway.. But, you can have 10 matches in a row, when your KMDD counter doesn't move (for various reasons).. And that's frustrating and boring.. If there were any addition to KMDD counter, even a very small one (0,5% / match.. or whatever).. it would be more funnier and not so frustrating..