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[JC Daxion]

Title kinda says it all.. IF you own the hero Variant, Will that unlock it so you can buy extra pods to use on your other mechs? Or would you need to buy a second?

Personally i think if you own the Hero, you should be-able to buy more omni pods, Just like i also think that hero skin should be able to be used on your other variants, Not just the hero version.

IMO would bring a little more bang for the buck on heroes.. But not sure how much work it would be to add all those skins to the other variants.. the C-bill omni unlock i am sure would be easier.

[N0ni]

Buy one hero, get one set of hero pods.

Buy another hero, get another set of pods.

All for the low price of your entire bank account!



No, it doesn't unlock for C-Bills.

[RestosIII]

I'm pretty sure the reason you can't buy extra pods for c-bills isn't for balance. I'm guessing it has to do with them still not knowing how to keep people that don't own the hero from buying them, just like the reinforcement package omni-pods. Which is both hilarious and pathetic at the same time.

[Battlemaster56]

RestosIII, on 30 September 2016 - 05:41 PM, said:

I'm pretty sure the reason you can't buy extra pods for c-bills isn't for balance. I'm guessing it has to do with them still not knowing how to keep people that don't own the hero from buying them, just like the reinforcement package omni-pods. Which is both hilarious and pathetic at the same time.

Pretty much this

[CJ Daxion]

RestosIII, on 30 September 2016 - 05:41 PM, said:

I'm pretty sure the reason you can't buy extra pods for c-bills isn't for balance. I'm guessing it has to do with them still not knowing how to keep people that don't own the hero from buying them, just like the reinforcement package omni-pods. Which is both hilarious and pathetic at the same time.

Hmm ok.. then i guess it will follow the reinforcement pack scenario.. But didn't those eventually come for MC+c-bills? So you could only have the one set that came in the pack till they got released for C-bills?

the could code the store for it, but it would have to be an addition/update. I think it should be a store unlock, if said hero was bought.. but i guess it's up to them.

at least the Hero's are OMNI, so i can build my favorite builds in them and get the +30% bonus though.. that is the biggest issue for me. I'll probably pick up either dire or warhawk, Timber for a C-bill grinder and the adder, because it looks so awesome.. and probably the kit fox to make a nice Laser boat But i gots to wait till next year for that.. Wave III took all my monies.. today

Edited by CJ Daxion, 30 September 2016 - 05:50 PM.

[RestosIII]

CJ Daxion, on 30 September 2016 - 05:48 PM, said:

Hmm ok.. then i guess it will follow the reinforcement pack scenario.. But didn't those eventually come for MC+c-bills? So you could only have the one set that came in the pack till they got released for C-bills?

the could code the store for it, but it would have to be an addition/update. I think it should be a store unlock, if said hero was bought.. but i guess it's up to them.

at least the Hero's are OMNI, so i can build my favorite builds in them and get the +30% bonus though.. that is the biggest issue for me. I'll probably pick up either dire or warhawk, Timber for a C-bill grinder and the adder, because it looks so awesome.. and probably the kit fox to make a nice Laser boat But i gots to wait till next year for that.. Wave III took all my monies.. today

They legitimately don't have a system in place to tell if you own a hero or reinforcement variant of a mech. That's the reason that until EVERYONE can buy the reinforcement mechs for C-Bills, you can't buy more pods for them. It's just another case of PGI desperately needing actual coders.

I can't tell you you're in the wrong for buying any of the heroes, but I know I'm going to continue being salty about it for awhile.

[CJ Daxion]

RestosIII, on 30 September 2016 - 05:55 PM, said:

They legitimately don't have a system in place to tell if you own a hero or reinforcement variant of a mech. That's the reason that until EVERYONE can buy the reinforcement mechs for C-Bills, you can't buy more pods for them. It's just another case of PGI desperately needing actual coders.

I can't tell you you're in the wrong for buying any of the heroes, but I know I'm going to continue being salty about it for awhile.

well having the system in place is either a choice not too, or like you said, don't have it coded for it, (they probably don't have the code atm i'd guess, But why they don't is most likely a choice). I won't argue against saying they could use another coder, IMO they most likely need another one or two to really bump up production on some aspects of the game, especially if they are going to update the engine which i really hope they do. I know i'd rather see ZERO updates for 6 months, if it meant an engine update.. though i'd much rather it be next year after they get the ED/balance pass out, and perhaps the skill tree update. My hopes with all the increased production on mechs, is that they haved highered more folks, and getting more income, which means they could hopefully afford more people to work on the engine, which is better for all in the long run.


As far as heroes go, My IS account has used them, and they really do help with that +30% c-bill booster, for those that don't use premium time. My IS account has about 6? maybe 7, but i mainly just use the jester and misery, and have well over 500 matches in the combined. which has added up to at least 30-40m+ in bonus money. For an FTP person, they are great. Outside of that, it is typically an easy way to get a 3rd mech, that is kinda unique, to decrease grind for a few bucks, especially when on sale. A bunch of my Mecks, i bought 2 with C-bills, then the third is a hero. But now that i just grabbed Wave III and w/loyalty, i'll have 7 +30% so getting them is lower on my list..

Had they come out this summer, I would of been all over the timber Pre-order, and probably added a light too. But i can see how people that already have many clan mechs, and them all decked out, or bought clan packages as these being lack luster.

But for new players just joining, of those that can't afford the ala-cart at 55 bucks a pop, they will be a great way to reduce the c-bill grind and help you build your inventory. Heroes severed me very well on my IS account. Perhaps too well, because if i bought Resistance II for example id also have +36 colors! maybe i'll grab that next year...

Edited by CJ Daxion, 30 September 2016 - 06:14 PM.

[LordNothing]

would be nice if you could buy the omnis with mc though.