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[The pessimistic optimist]

AnAnachronismAlive, on 28 November 2018 - 03:55 AM, said:

But with havin all/most of those assets (biomes, structures, mechs, etc.) done for the mw5 singleplayer-game already, I can not imagine it to be that much of a "technical" problem to kinda "recreate" MWO on it. Or is this assumption based on lackin knowledge on my behalf regarding the programming of the "online-/ server-client-infrastructure" needed? Rebalancin weapons etc. looks like somewhat of a minor/solvable issue compared to delivering the general game infrastructure.

Main thing is can the weapons work like they did in Mechwarrior Online? Changing the engine may have effects on hitreg. I am guessing Unreal might be up grading in hitreg i am not sure.

[Scout Derek]

SirSmokes, on 28 November 2018 - 04:14 AM, said:

Main thing is can the weapons work like they did in Mechwarrior Online? Changing the engine may have effects on hitreg. I am guessing Unreal might be up grading in hitreg i am not sure.

Taking a look at the alpha video posted below shows similarities between lasers and ballistics. However, it seems missiles have a new way of working it seems. Taking a look at both videos shows that missiles have been reworked, both SRM and LRM, to vary. SRM seems to stream in, as seen in Mechwarrior 4 Series, and LRMs seem to operate like clan LRMs from Mechwarrior: Online.

[MW Waldorf Statler]

AnAnachronismAlive, on 28 November 2018 - 03:55 AM, said:

But with havin all/most of those assets (biomes, structures, mechs, etc.) done for the mw5 singleplayer-game already, I can not imagine it to be that much of a "technical" problem to kinda "recreate" MWO on it. Or is this assumption based on lackin knowledge on my behalf regarding the programming of the "online-/ server-client-infrastructure" needed? Rebalancin weapons etc. looks like somewhat of a minor/solvable issue compared to delivering the general game infrastructure.

I think PGI has realized that they have neither the knowledge nor the possibilities and experience to create a working multiplayer. You do not have any knowledge and manpower at all ... PGI is a long line of Gameisaster, where MWO in 18 Years.
Now they are trying their first with a successful singelplayer to collect money and gain experience with the new engine before they make a break with a multiplayer and mouth-to-mouth.

Edited by Old MW4 Ranger, 28 November 2018 - 07:34 PM.

[Vellron2005]

Wait, I thought MW5 was supposed to have 4-player coop?

It does have that, right?

[Thorn Hallis]

Vellron2005, on 29 November 2018 - 12:10 AM, said:

Wait, I thought MW5 was supposed to have 4-player coop?

It does have that, right?

Will be delivered 90 days after open beta.

[The pessimistic optimist]

Vellron2005, on 29 November 2018 - 12:10 AM, said:

Wait, I thought MW5 was supposed to have 4-player coop?

It does have that, right?

I hope they look at games like Monster Hunter World that also 4 player coop game. Monster Hunter can be play solo just fine but coops were real fun is at. Maybe limited time missions with good changes to find mechs you want stuff like that.