dervishx5, on 02 May 2016 - 08:28 AM, said:
Lily from animove, on 02 May 2016 - 08:10 AM, said:
there isn't enough people that would play the mode on a beta test server. therefoe the live server will funtioning as such.
Which is incredibly dense and only serves to piss off the existing playerbase. Poor business model.
What part of 'There isn't enough people' did you not comprehend?
No, seriously, I want you to re-read that initial sentence from Lily. Then read it again...slowly this time and one more time, but this time read it out loud.
On one hand, I kinda feel bad for talking down to you... but on the other hand, it seems that you failed to grasp the part about THERE AREN'T ENOUGH PEOPLE FOR PROPER TESTING! It doesn't matter if you have the server space or have to charge for it... not enough people means NOT. ENOUGH. PEOPLE!
I mean, if there were enough people playing this game at any given time for proper testing on a beta server such that PGI could gather the requisite data needed to make the proper changes, I am VERY certain that they would do so! However, when one has a very limited population in the first place, what other option do they have other than to push it out and see what happens?
Akillius, on 02 May 2016 - 07:09 AM, said:
Anyway, what really needs pointing out is that scouting is not for everyone because:
- Scout pilots need to really like lights or medium mechs
- Like dropping in uber light/medium mech builds to hunt/defend-defeat similar mechs, and be/get good at shooting lights.
- Must like quick drops because scouting really similar feel/play style to quick drops.
While I see where you're coming from here, I am going to have to disagree. You don't have to like Lights and Mediums, you just have to be willing to give them a try. You have to be willing to see what others are doing, experiment and play around a bit. I say this because I *REALLY* hate Medium mechs as a general thing. I have never really found a proper play style with them that works well for me such that I would be willing to bring one into Public Queue (or FW if I can help it). And Lights, as a general thing, are right there behind the Mediums (but only just). I generally prefer Assaults and Heavies. They suit my play style nicely and I can make them work.
The reason why I point this out is because I found that I actually *really* enjoy scouting. I have found that I'm playing mechs that have been collecting dust for years and I'm really enjoying them. For me, it's a really nice change in things and frankly, I'm thankful for it.
This being said, I think what helps is a bit of a different mindset in both playing and in building mechs than what is needed for Pub Queue or FW.