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[Kael Posavatz]

I mean, I suppose the engine-thing doesn't really matter because right now the only Clan mechs that can even USE an XL400 either have it hardlocked (Gargoyle), or come stock with it (Kodiak).

It's just that, sooner or later there is going to be a Clan battlemech with the option to run a 400 engine and doesn't come with one, and I'd like to have one when it does.

[White Bear 84]

Well this has tempted me to bring forward my purchase of Cyclops and also get the huntsman.. ..which is a push since I still think the exchange rate for getting packs is ridiculous. Still need a regional pricing structure..

Anyway, cool prizes.. ..the score for scouting is too high but

[Naduk]

awwwww yeah
i do love these grab bag events , they are fun

[Duncan1dah0]

I'm happy! Thanks.

[Cy Mitchell]

Free stuff is good.

[MovinTarget]

PraetorGix, on 16 June 2016 - 02:17 PM, said:

While you're right, there is free stuff, and then there is free stuff. The fact that Mechbays used to be a regular bag prize and now are the "grand" prize, added to the fact that they are actively ignoring the request for a MECH BAY SALE is a polite slap in the face.

I know what you mean, but the reality is that MB are the only things they can assuredly ding the cheapo players for... you the the guys that have never spent a red cent on this game because they are under the mistaken assumption that a f2p game can actually survive without them shelling out a measily $15 for ten mech bays.

What would suggest they do is simply give paying customers the option to pick from an assortment of bonus rewards when the purchase a mech pack...

It could be an extra mechbay, it could be more cbills, even a few days premium time (as a giftable code). That way you pick what you need at the time...

I know this won't be popular with the non-spenders, but for all the qualms you may have with the product, there won't be a product at all if they can't pay staff, pay for web services, etc.

I know others used to pump hundreds into this game, they should prolly have some kind of legacy status so that they get something regardless of new investment.

But for the guys that don't spend a dime, sorry, your opinion probably carries as much value as you've put into the game.

Kael Posavatz, on 16 June 2016 - 02:36 PM, said:

I mean, I suppose the engine-thing doesn't really matter because right now the only Clan mechs that can even USE an XL400 either have it hardlocked (Gargoyle), or come stock with it (Kodiak).

It's just that, sooner or later there is going to be a Clan battlemech with the option to run a 400 engine and doesn't come with one, and I'd like to have one when it does.

On my phone so can't check, but can the highlander or orion iic use it?

[MovinTarget]

Due note that the scouting bags is the smallest of the bunch at 15 total, much better than last time, so while I know the match score min still sucks, it looks like you can either burn through them fast, or just ignore them outright since there are so many other bags to grab.

Edited by MovinTarget, 16 June 2016 - 03:42 PM.

[Pihoqahiak]

MovinTarget, on 16 June 2016 - 03:33 PM, said:

On my phone so can't check, but can the highlander or orion iic use it?

Neither of those mechs can use it. The following mechs can equip a 400 rating engine (not including omnimechs):

Pretty Baby
Dragon Slayer
Battlemaster (all variants)
Banshee 3E
Banshee 3M
La Malinche
Boar's Head
Kodiak (all variants)

The Boar's Head and the Kodiaks come with 400XL engines stock.

[DefyingReality]

I'm assuming, though, that it's an Inner Sphere 400XL, meaning that the Kodiaks can't use it.

[Pepito Sbazzeguti]

DefyingReality, on 16 June 2016 - 04:26 PM, said:

I'm assuming, though, that it's an Inner Sphere 400XL, meaning that the Kodiaks can't use it.

Well if i'm not wrong all kodiak variants have a 400xl in their default version.

[MovinTarget]

Yup all kodiaks have an xl400 so realistically its either going the helpful for a small set of IS mechs, or an extra 3 million cbills you can use to cover 50% or more of the cost of the engine you need...

... not super useful but not terrible either.

[EntilzhaPryde]

InnerSphereNews, on 16 June 2016 - 12:17 PM, said:

http://mwomercs.com/...?t=201606summer

How is the Phoenix Hawk pre-order not part of this event?

[Pepito Sbazzeguti]

Then for all the whiner remember a mechbay is ever a grand prize with a mech, this time there is no mech but radar derp + 400xl are 6000000+ cbills if you sell them.. then if you wanna store items they are very usefull (in July you got 2 fp decks, radar derp will be useful for 8-10 [assault/invasion+scout] mechs and 400xl is good in battlemasters [2C!!!] banshee, ect.. and future assault release, never sell an xl 400!).

Edited by Pepito Sbazzeguti, 16 June 2016 - 05:09 PM.

[Dawnstealer]

Okay, cool event and thanks for the free stuff, but if you're a Clan player, you get three bonus buckets. If you're IS, you get one.

[Felicitatem Parco]

Dawnstealer, on 16 June 2016 - 05:35 PM, said:

Okay, cool event and thanks for the free stuff, but if you're a Clan player, you get three bonus buckets. If you're IS, you get one.

I get 4 bonus buckets because I don't limit my account content...

I see no reason to keep separate accounts for Clan/IS unless want to flip-flop in Faction Warfare frequently, and see no reason to exclude one tech or another from my account anyways.

No Clan or Faction will invalidate your contract if you buy the opposing tech for quickplay, you know.

Edited by Prosperity Park, 16 June 2016 - 05:42 PM.

[Triordinant]

LOL, maybe I'll do it for the hanging dice and moar free warhorns.

[Hemholtz]

EntilzhaPryde, on 16 June 2016 - 04:56 PM, said:

How is the Phoenix Hawk pre-order not part of this event?

It was in the Lucky Charms loot bag event.
http://mwomercs.com/...s?t=201603lucky

Free stuff is still good...but seriously....a grand prize should be a mech

[Pepito Sbazzeguti]

Hemholtz, on 16 June 2016 - 06:45 PM, said:

It was in the Lucky Charms loot bag event.
http://mwomercs.com/...s?t=201603lucky

Free stuff is still good...but seriously....a grand prize should be a mech

Well grand prize sure you 6.000.000 + cbills and a mech may if you sell stuffs.. and remember grand prize is not mandatory.. there is not 100% chances you win the prizes.. =D

A mech could be useful for some people and useless for others, xl engine and module is a good variable this time. Next time will be a mech, or other module and engine, or some mc.. do not whine, free stuffs are better than nothings.

[LT. HARDCASE]

Can't hold all these bonus redemptions. Imagine the bad luck it'd take to go through all 100 QP bags and 100 bonus bags, yet still miss the grand prize.

It'll happen to some poor soul. Sorry dude.

I've always been too cheap to actually buy a second XL400. I need that.

Edited by LT. HARDCASE, 16 June 2016 - 07:16 PM.

[Knightshadowsong]

I love how you guys ignore the whole Phoenix Hawk pre order owners and only do the ones AFTER this one. even though no bonus's have been given for the Hawk's pre order holders. I humbly request that the Phoenix Hawk be added to the free 25 redemptions bonus. it's not fair to the rest of us that you guys ignore this pack well focusing on the others.