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[Electric Crow]

I just can't get a chance to at least try the game.
I played Battletech in grade school and LOVED it, now, nobody plays the table game so this is my one last hope. I'd be happy to be a founder but I have to at least try the game.

[Zynk]

Your a Founder or Not a Founder there is no try.

[Riin Suul]

if you need to try it out, a founders pack isn't for you.

founders packs are for people who have faith that this will be a good game, and want to contribute to it, and get something in return.

[light487]

You're not the first to voice this concern. That's fine. Just wait for open beta. No one is forcing you to pre-order the game, which is essentially what a Founder pack is. There were many games in the past that I have pre-ordered without playing the game and based only on my expectations of that game.. sometimes I am disappointed but most of the time I am glad I did.

[MechaDraco]

get a founders pack so that you can try it out? XD

[Agent CraZy DiP]

I got 99 problems, but Founder ain't one.

[Grugore]

There's enough info about the game in the forums, and several videos you can watch. That should be enough to make a decision. I say go for it. Even if you only get the basic package. If you liked Battletech, you'll love MWO.

[Rejarial Galatan]

If you want a founders pack and love the franchise make the leap of faith and get even just veteran pack. If you wait till august 7th for a chance to play you lose the chance to get founders. As they say its a preorder of sorts.

[Rot]

I am a founder because I support it's development. It isn't because I think the game is really cool to play.

[Belorion]

[Lucius Prospero]

The founders packs give special consideration to those willing to take a risk on this game. No risk, no reward. You can pay regular price for things in game when it comes out, like everyone else.

[Wolfclaw]

Electric Crow, on 10 July 2012 - 03:05 PM, said:

I just can't get a chance to at least try the game.
I played Battletech in grade school and LOVED it, now, nobody plays the table game so this is my one last hope. I'd be happy to be a founder but I have to at least try the game.

Great...another whiner....

The founders has nothing to do with the game, it's just a collectors item for the people who love the series. The items/currency you get is just a bonus.

I guess I should add that its also about supporting a company who is bringing back a game we havent seen in 10 years.

Edited by Wolfclaw, 10 July 2012 - 03:34 PM.

[Wolfclaw]

Rejarial Galatan, on 10 July 2012 - 03:17 PM, said:

If you want a founders pack and love the franchise make the leap of faith and get even just veteran pack. If you wait till august 7th for a chance to play you lose the chance to get founders. As they say its a preorder of sorts.

Wrong, it is not a pre-order of any kind.

Go back and re-read what it is. "A collectors item for the die-hard fans on the franchise"

[donkeybas]

Electric Crow, on 10 July 2012 - 03:05 PM, said:

I just can't get a chance to at least try the game.
I played Battletech in grade school and LOVED it, now, nobody plays the table game so this is my one last hope. I'd be happy to be a founder but I have to at least try the game.

Well, being a founder, like any contributor to a project, is giving a monetary donation for it's development, whether or not you would actually participate in it.

Edit: deleted double quote

Edited by donkeybas, 10 July 2012 - 03:41 PM.

[Wolfclaw]

donkeybas, on 10 July 2012 - 03:41 PM, said:

Well, being a founder, like any contributor to a project, is giving a monetary donation for it's development, whether or not you would actually participate in it.

Edit: deleted double quote

This. =)

[Insidious Johnson]

We'll see what it is when the time comes. I'm sure they'll give us ample head's up on this. If you care about it, track it yourself. I agree it would be nice to try before you buy and I know they have heard our pleas at least. We'll see. I know you will be kicking yourself later if you don't get one of them.

[Diomed]

OP I feel you pain. I was in your camp until a few days ago I decided that this game was worth a $60 risk. I don't know what to tell you, its a tough call.

[skullman86]

Could always go for the Elite founder pack; it seemed like a pretty good deal IMO (dont really think I need 4 mechs or my name recorded in the history books ).

Hell, I bought a Diablo 3 CE and that game is a friggin wreck, so I didn't see much of an issue putting $60 down for a game that looks like fun. I just hope throwing money at my computer screen doesn't become a habit...I hate spending money.

[OICU812]

Some of us would love to be a founder, unemployment though makes things difficult.....

[Godhand]

It's not about being a fan of the game so much as being a fan of all things Battletech. I haven't tried the game either, but Battletech + persisting multiplayer x Atlas/Jaeger = sign me up