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[Mystere]

dervishx5, on 23 September 2016 - 03:49 PM, said:

Now that's what I call a big fat jerk - literally.

Edited by Mystere, 23 September 2016 - 05:49 PM.

[jonfett]

Mystere, on 23 September 2016 - 05:48 PM, said:

Now that's what I call a big fat jerk - literally.

It seems this guy does this often, because I know Ive seen this happen in another GIF that shows a completely different card game (different clothes, position, etc...). I'd be like...take off aye...like forever!!

[Sader325]

jonfett, on 23 September 2016 - 08:33 PM, said:

It seems this guy does this often, because I know Ive seen this happen in another GIF that shows a completely different card game (different clothes, position, etc...). I'd be like...take off aye...like forever!!

http://kotaku.com/th...-vid-1472713524

[Antonius Rex]

I wholeheartedly agree, though i am currently being held at gunpoint

Edited by Antonius Rex, 23 September 2016 - 09:56 PM.

[The Zohan]

As in the Viper thread regarding the same “issue“: no, I am strictly against it. If you want the pods of the reinforcements or the hero, buy them or wait until they are released if youre to cheap or dont want to for whatever reason. Whats the point of mechpacks if you can get everything with just the basic pack?
You only purchased the basic pack? Well then have fun with just the P, A, B omnipods.

[Sader325]

The Zohan, on 23 September 2016 - 09:56 PM, said:

As in the Viper thread regarding the same “issue“: no, I am strictly against it. If you want the pods of the reinforcements or the hero, buy them or wait until they are released if youre to cheap or dont want to for whatever reason. Whats the point of mechpacks if you can get everything with just the basic pack?
You only purchased the basic pack? Well then have fun with just the P, A, B omnipods.

I admire your inability to read the opening post.

[The Zohan]

I was editing my post as my phone crashed. This is what I wanted to post:

As in the Viper thread regarding the same “issue“: no, I am strictly against it. If you want the pods of the reinforcements or the hero, buy them or wait until they are released if youre to cheap or dont want to for whatever reason. Whats the point of mechpacks if you can get everything with just the basic pack?
You only purchased the basic pack? Well then have fun with just the P, A, B omnipods or switch them around if you got the reinforcements. You can only play one mech at a time anyway. And if it prevents cookie cutter builds cause some are to lazy to do that? Even better.

[RestosIII]

The Zohan, on 23 September 2016 - 09:56 PM, said:

As in the Viper thread regarding the same “issue“: no, I am strictly against it. If you want the pods of the reinforcements or the hero, buy them or wait until they are released if youre to cheap or dont want to for whatever reason. Whats the point of mechpacks if you can get everything with just the basic pack?
You only purchased the basic pack? Well then have fun with just the P, A, B omnipods.

I found a picture of you.

[fbj]

The Zohan, on 23 September 2016 - 10:01 PM, said:

I was editing my post as my phone crashed. This is what I wanted to post:

As in the Viper thread regarding the same “issue“: no, I am strictly against it. If you want the pods of the reinforcements or the hero, buy them or wait until they are released if youre to cheap or dont want to for whatever reason. Whats the point of mechpacks if you can get everything with just the basic pack?
You only purchased the basic pack? Well then have fun with just the P, A, B omnipods or switch them around if you got the reinforcements. You can only play one mech at a time anyway. And if it prevents cookie cutter builds cause some are to lazy to do that? Even better.

Our group have been trying to decipher what you are explaining.

Could you please clarify the point you are trying to get across that pertains to this actual post?

Edited by fbj, 23 September 2016 - 10:07 PM.

[Sader325]

The Zohan, on 23 September 2016 - 10:01 PM, said:

You can only play one mech at a time anyway.

Faction Play

[The Zohan]

Nobody plays that anyway so why bother?

@Fbj:'Whats that difficult to understand? Switch the pods you got around your mechs. Not every single variant needs to be the same cheesy build.

[Gladius Vittoris]

Naaaaaaaa,

Sader325, on 23 September 2016 - 01:47 PM, said:

https://mwomercs.com/linebacker

I think it's time for some real talk, in regard to this omnipod hording business model PGI has.

The standard linebacker mechs have terrible hardpoints. Full Stop.

Now, this isn't really a problem because it's an omni mech and can change its hardpoints....but it can't because PGI has decided that buying omnipods as an omnimech is bad. Because of this, you will not be able to purchase extra omnipods until the mech releases for cbills. So that means for probably 6 months after you purchase linebackers, you'll probably only be able to build maybe 2 passable mechs while waiting for the other omnipods to unlock.

Here's the thing, I want a Linebacker, I think it'll be cool. But how can I justify buying linebackers, when 75% of the 6 mechs I purchase will be worthless, and let's be clear they will be worthless without the ability to fit more light clan lasers.

Now, as I always say, I don't like to point out problems without being able to also offer a solution, and I just happen to have one.

I understand that the issue with the omnipods is PGI can't block people who haven't purches the reinforcements from buying these omnipods. I get it, your Programmer Fu is weak and you don't want to do actual work.

There is another option though:

If a player purchases the Linebacker Reinforcement pack, give them 6 copies of every omnipod along with the mechs.

This now gives you all the omnipods you should need for every other mech, while circumventing that nasty "we can't program our way out of a paper bag" element.

Problem solved, everyones happy, and more people might actually buy the Linebacker.

I could agree about hardpoints and "free for all" omnipods.

BUT, the linebacker will SUCK hard for another reason: 65 tonner with 16-17 free tons.
Unless stronk quirks, she'll be one of the worse mechs. (and pretty sure pgi will screw it even more)

[Xylek]

It's a simple solution to a big problem. I said the same thing when they released the Vipers, and it still applies now.

[TercieI]

Solid suggestions, Sader. I am skipping the LBK specifically it can't do anyting useful without owning all of them and that ticks me off even more than their common "pay to SRM" model. I would add heroes to this as well. Especially for the Viper, locking the Medusa's arms to one set is just maddening.

Edited by TercieI, 24 September 2016 - 11:41 AM.

[ScarecrowES]

Gladius Vittoris, on 23 September 2016 - 10:21 PM, said:

Naaaaaaaa,

I could agree about hardpoints and "free for all" omnipods.

BUT, the linebacker will SUCK hard for another reason: 65 tonner with 16-17 free tons.
Unless stronk quirks, she'll be one of the worse mechs. (and pretty sure pgi will screw it even more)

21 effective equipment tonnage with nearly max armor is plenty in a package as small as a Catapult and as fast as a Stormcrow (22 effective tons), and more maneuverable than both. I think it will be a lot of fun.

[C E Dwyer]

Sader325, on 23 September 2016 - 01:47 PM, said:

https://mwomercs.com/linebacker

I think it's time for some real talk, in regard to this omnipod hoarding business model PGI has.

The standard linebacker mechs have terrible hardpoints. Full Stop.

Now, this isn't really a problem because it's an omni mech and can change its hardpoints....but it can't because PGI has decided that buying omnipods as an omnimech is bad. Because of this, you will not be able to purchase extra omnipods until the mech releases for cbills. So that means for probably 6 months after you purchase linebackers, you'll probably only be able to build maybe 2 passable mechs while waiting for the other omnipods to unlock.

Here's the thing, I want a Linebacker, I think it'll be cool. But how can I justify buying linebackers, when 75% of the 6 mechs I purchase will be worthless, and let's be clear they will be worthless without the ability to fit more light clan lasers.

Now, as I always say, I don't like to point out problems without being able to also offer a solution, and I just happen to have one.

I understand that the issue with the omnipods is PGI can't block people who haven't purches the reinforcements from buying these omnipods. I get it, your Programmer Fu is weak and you don't want to do actual work.

There is another option though:

If a player purchases the Linebacker Reinforcement pack, give them 6 copies of every omnipod along with the mechs.

This now gives you all the omnipods you should need for every other mech, while circumventing that nasty "we can't program our way out of a paper bag" element.

Problem solved, everyones happy, and more people might actually buy the Linebacker.

energy draw

Low hard point numbers seems to be the only point for it's exsistance

dervishx5, on 23 September 2016 - 03:49 PM, said:

WOLF IN EXILE IS NO CLAN.

Trying to work out the game he's thrown across the room

[Baulven]

Alareth, on 23 September 2016 - 02:56 PM, said:

Your proposal has it's merits, despite it being a filthy clan mech that no one should buy for any reason.

Bring it back a few notches IS elitosaurus

[C1Rob]

Seems like the only way to actually release omnimechs this way...
Still dont understand people that kept their Vipers after they got screwed over...

[Parmeggido]

Cathy, on 24 September 2016 - 12:40 PM, said:

energy draw

Low hard point numbers seems to be the only point for it's exsistance



Trying to work out the game he's thrown across the room

Settlers of Catan.
I can agree with this. Maybe not 6 sets, but at least a couple would be good.

[Sader325]

Parmeggido, on 24 September 2016 - 01:17 PM, said:

Settlers of Catan.
I can agree with this. Maybe not 6 sets, but at least a couple would be good.

6 Sets would be needed to cover every mech.