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[Harper Steel]

as the title says
I am wondering how many of the MWO population will migrate to the new Battletech game..




Turn-based tactical 'Mech combat set in the classic 3025 era of the BattleTech Universe. From the creators of the Shadowrun Series!


That sounds very cool,, I'm a Truborn Clansman but I will happily play one of the Houses if the game is 1/10th better than MWO

[Charlie Grant]

I do not see it as an either/or conflict. I plan to play both games.

[TercieI]

Charlie Grant, on 05 July 2016 - 11:35 AM, said:

I do not see it as an either/or conflict. I plan to play both games.

Agreed. False dichotomy, IMO, unless Battletechiness is your only reason for gaming.

Edited by TercieI, 05 July 2016 - 11:37 AM.

[jss78]

I'll play it for sure. Whether I'll be playing MWO though depends entirely on where this game will go during the next year.

I love many of the basic design decisions HBS has done with their game (3025-era merc unit, limited customization of the 'mechs, combined arms...), and I'm looking forward to the game.

[TKSax]

We shall see, I like the First Person Element I get from Mech Warrior games. We will see if the Battletech game will keep me interested enough to dedicate my game time there.

[LORD ORION]

If I can mod it like I want, I'll probably end up sinking my spare time into the Btech game.

[Juodas Varnas]

That depends if it has quads or not.
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More seriously, i'll be playing both.

[DarthHias]

Nope.

[Aleksandr Sergeyevich Kerensky]

Charlie Grant, on 05 July 2016 - 11:35 AM, said:

I do not see it as an either/or conflict. I plan to play both games.

Why only have 1 place to get your Battletech fix, when you can have two places to go to!!! The more the merrier!

[Radbane]

Apples and Oranges

[Felicitatem Parco]

Well, we lack dissonants in this thread, so I will oblige.

I will probably stay at MWO because I am a longtime Mechwarrior fan, and I like to aim my weapons.

[Harper Steel]

That is a very good idea,,,
I do really like some aspects of MWO and agree I will most likely play both to..

I have also read that PGI is sharing mech graphics with the Harebrained game developers so there will be a continuity of mech chassis from both games..
I would like to give PGI lots of credit for helping with this new upcoming game..

Edited by Harper Steel, 05 July 2016 - 11:50 AM.

[Wrathful Scythe]

It's as if people can't play both. Why are so many people asking such questions?

Will be playing both as I love stompy Mechs. MWO might not be the best Mech game but I will see it to the end.

[Bud Crue]

If PGI actually made an effort to make MWO into "A Battletech Game" (like they advertise), and make CW as interactive and immersive as they once promised, then I, along with many others, I think, would have no reason to "migrate" to BT.

Alas, as it is though, I think many of us are just waiting for the opportunity to get a Battletech fix from anyone other than PGI; be that a turn based fix or what have you.

Up to PGI to give folks a reason to stay.

[C E Dwyer]

I will probably continue to play both, as I have invested lots of money in this, and have lots of premium time left.

The really important question is how many will continue to spend money here once Battletech launches.

For me, I doubt it will be any

[topgun505]

I will certainly give it a try. The big question in my mind will be if they keep mechs loyal to lore or if they are going to have a mech lab that permits min maxing like what goes on with MWO. If they permit mech lab change then I will likely not spend any (more) money on that game. One game of frankenmechs is more than enough.

[jss78]

topgun505, on 05 July 2016 - 11:54 AM, said:

I will certainly give it a try. The big question in my mind will be if they keep mechs loyal to lore or if they are going to have a mech lab that permits min maxing like what goes on with MWO. If they permit mech lab change then I will likely not spend any (more) money on that game. One game of frankenmechs is more than enough.

I believe HBS is on record that they want 'mechs to be customized only to the extent that the essential character of 'mechs is retained. In other words, I figure we'll be able to do roughly about what a up-an-coming merc company would "really" be able to do, which isn't much.

[Weeny Machine]

I'd like to play both. However, I doubt I have enough spare time. Which game I end up playing is still undecided. First I need to get my hands on the new BT game. Most likely, however, I will play it. Simply I love such strategy games and I doubt we will see something else in MWO than "buy one more mechpack"

Edit: The new game will draw players from MWO for sure. I am really curious if the critical mass will be reached

Edited by Bush Hopper, 05 July 2016 - 12:01 PM.

[Malcolm Vordermark]

They're not the same kind of game. They won't conflict.

[Nyte Kitsune]

Both most likely, also have alot invested into MWO so I doubt I'd quit this. Plus, both are entirely differnt games. As I understand it Battletech will be Story Driven (Unlike MWO) and set during the Sucession Wars (3025-25 Years before the Clan Invasion) so it will be a different experience, plus its Turn Based instead of a FPS which means it'll have a CBT feel to it. Looking forward to it.

However, you also can't beat MWO for the joy of sitting in the cockpit and actually controlling the mech completely (Though we still can't crouch or melee,and collision hasn't been put back in yet). So until another First Person Mechwarrior game shows up (Preferedly with a PVE-RP element*) then I'll likely stick with MWO.

*For those curious, what I mean by PVE-RP element, is you create your character (Appearance, clothes, skills, etc) and not only Pilot a mech, but have the ability to get out and play as the pilot and use other vehicles or on foot and explore buildings, ground terrain, etc., that is Story driven. Not just a mech game, but a fully immersive game that plays out more like one of the novels.