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[Scout Derek]

Mike Forst, on 29 March 2017 - 02:19 PM, said:

Challenge accep...t...

Eh...

Nah

*Makes poll about getting new Postmaster General*

[Marius Romanis]

Hit the Deck, on 29 March 2017 - 08:00 AM, said:

I think he's the one who's sometimes associated with the man with the Bat (not the animal).

[Stonefalcon]

Mike Forst, on 29 March 2017 - 02:19 PM, said:

Challenge accep...t...

Eh...

Nah

Edit: I get the feeling that PGI staff have discovered the internet is more than just Twitter.

Edited by Stonefalcon, 29 March 2017 - 05:53 PM.

[Avtar Longiye]

Hey everyone!

[Scout Derek]

Avtar Longiye, on 29 March 2017 - 05:42 PM, said:

Hey everyone!

Hello, welcome to the forums!

So..... are you the head for the work of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?

[BLOOD WOLF]

Scout Derek, on 29 March 2017 - 06:14 PM, said:

Hello, welcome to the forums!

Fingers crossed they don't leave as quickly as they came. Actually discussion with devs without somebody ruining it, one can only hope

Sometimes devs want to kick back and chill with some chat, that's all.

Edited by BLOOD WOLF, 29 March 2017 - 06:17 PM.

[Scout Derek]

BLOOD WOLF, on 29 March 2017 - 06:16 PM, said:

Fingers crossed they don't leave as quickly as they came. Actually discussion with devs without somebody ruining it, one can only hope

Sometimes devs want to kick back and chill with some chat, that's all.

I've asked Dave about questions on MW5, and he answered, so it should be no problem to answer about this one :>

And that's fine, I don't always wanna talk about balance.... maybe I wanna post some ani- wait, I got Reso for that

[Johnny Z]

The don't need to post, there is a new youtube video of a MechWarrior Online design developer commenting on the hopes and dreams of players.

[BLOOD WOLF]

Scout Derek, on 29 March 2017 - 06:23 PM, said:

I've asked Dave about questions on MW5, and he answered, so it should be no problem to answer about this one :>

And that's fine, I don't always wanna talk about balance.... maybe I wanna post some ani- wait, I got Reso for that

he answered MW5 questions? EEEK. Can we get a taste, or was it special classified info only?

[Scout Derek]

BLOOD WOLF, on 29 March 2017 - 06:49 PM, said:

he answered MW5 questions? EEEK. Can we get a taste, or was it special classified info only?

It's in the MechWarrior Academy. Lemme grab a quote of it:

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Dave Forsey, on 13 March 2017 - 02:23 PM, said:

Hmm... That would work.

Mechs can't be dynamically loaded (don't ask), but a checkbox in the Academy menu to include a drop deck could substitute your mechs for those lined up on the mechswapper platforms. A nice time saver.

Not going to be high on anyone's priority list anytime soon, but a good solution that works within the technical limitations.

I'm happy to keep an eye on things in this forum, but remember I'm on MW5 now - and the Academy is considered "good enough" for the moment.

Scout Derek, on 13 March 2017 - 05:22 PM, said:

Hope you have fun making MW5 - Can't wait to see the missions made there

I know this is a longshot but....

Is the map in the Harebrained Schemes Game Demo the same base as the one in the Alpha we saw for MechWarrior 5?

Dave Forsey, on 14 March 2017 - 02:29 PM, said:

No. The MechCon demo level was a testing scenario and not meant to directly represent any particular mission at any particular date or location (and definitely not a first or tutorial mission). Hairbrained did give us a geometry for the Manticore tank and missile vehicle.

to put it short, I asked if the Battletech demo map was the same one used in the MW5 Mercs Alpha demo; he said no, but they used Hairbrained's Manticore models and missile vehicle that's seen when the shadowhawk exits the mechbay.



If you don't know what I'm talking about for those reading, here they are circled:

Edited by Scout Derek, 29 March 2017 - 07:32 PM.

[Ultimax]

MRBC interview with Chris Lowry.

I like his comments.

https://mrbcleague.c...php?storyid=240

[RestosIII]

Scout Derek, on 29 March 2017 - 06:23 PM, said:

And that's fine, I don't always wanna talk about balance.... maybe I wanna post some ani- wait, I got Reso for that

Spoiler

Always happy to be remembered, and have a purpose, even if my name is spelled wrong.

[Bishop Steiner]

Scout Derek, on 29 March 2017 - 07:29 AM, said:

Chris hasn't posted much at all. That was one post, don't exaggerate


But yes, it is indeed a good sign. I had said previously awhile back that they need to be more forward in communication by going to the forums or reddit - if this is it, early signs of it, and if you're reading this devs, please, do post here more. As much as we seem bitter at times, we do like seeing you guys around. It shows that you do care about our opinions, and we would like to hear more.

Hey...2 posts on the Forums since Mid March? That's what... 2 more than Russ?

Mike Forst, on 29 March 2017 - 01:11 PM, said:

I like to post.

sadly, I am pretty sure I have more posts than every employee of PGI, past and present...combined. :/

[DAYLEET]

Bishop Steiner, on 29 March 2017 - 09:46 PM, said:

sadly, I am pretty sure I have more posts than every employee of PGI, past and present...combined. :/

Id rather pgi employes work than post. But i was told there are jobs where an employee is paid to post and interact with the community.

[Bishop Steiner]

DAYLEET, on 29 March 2017 - 09:59 PM, said:

Id rather pgi employes work than post. But i was told there are jobs where an employee is paid to post and interact with the community.

crazy talk!

[Xetelian]

He speaks against "Homogenizing" the mechs in a question about hardpoint inflation and engine caps.

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So rather than looking to homogenize the entire ‘Mech line up, we would rather go the route where each ‘Mech does have perks and drawbacks to the core design that are made up in other ways through the core game mechanics.

Then he says this:

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We then focus on data around Tier 1 and Tier 2 metrics to compile an expected performance curve that we track along a per weight class level which creates an overall “range” that we like to keep the ‘Mechs operating within to ensure that ‘Mechs of similar tonnage / weight classes remain relatively even choices against other ‘Mechs within their respective weight brackets.

Maybe it is just me but I think not want to homogenize and wanting to make all choices in a weight class equal are a little mutually exclusive.

I'm not disagreeing with making all the heavies comparable to each other, I would very much like a DRG to be as useful a choice for a match as a TBR, I know that is never going to happen but it is a nice thought.

What I do disagree with is the line in the sand where they wont increase engine caps or hardpoints, some mechs are desperate for them.

I thought I'd mention it here instead of making my own thread.





All in all I am VERY HAPPY that this interview was done and I am excited to see so many PGI staff commenting in this thread. This game is sorely lacking in communication, the only thing that

Edited by Xetelian, 29 March 2017 - 10:45 PM.

[Mike Forst]

Scout Derek, on 29 March 2017 - 03:29 PM, said:

*Makes poll about getting new Postmaster General*

My title has been granted for life and is a hereditary so it will pass to my son at some point or another.

Stonefalcon, on 29 March 2017 - 05:41 PM, said:

Edit: I get the feeling that PGI staff have discovered the internet is more than just Twitter.

The internet is clearly a series of tubes

Avtar Longiye, on 29 March 2017 - 05:42 PM, said:

Hey everyone!

Hi Avtar!

BLOOD WOLF, on 29 March 2017 - 06:16 PM, said:

Fingers crossed they don't leave as quickly as they came. Actually discussion with devs without somebody ruining it, one can only hope Sometimes devs want to kick back and chill with some chat, that's all.

I'm not a dev

Bishop Steiner, on 29 March 2017 - 09:46 PM, said:

sadly, I am pretty sure I have more posts than every employee of PGI, past and present...combined. :/

I haven't read any of them

[Bud Crue]

DAYLEET, on 29 March 2017 - 09:59 PM, said:

Id rather pgi employes work than post. But i was told there are jobs where an employee is paid to post and interact with the community.

Given the nature of Mr. Forst's post of late, I don't believe the intent or goal is to "interact with the community" so much as it is to simply mock both it and its desire for that "interaction". I could be wrong though.

[Jables McBarty]

Bishop Steiner, on 29 March 2017 - 09:46 PM, said:

sadly, I am pretty sure I have more posts than every employee of PGI, past and present...combined. :/

To be fair, the post counts on these forums are like global income and wealth distribution charts.

[Bishop Steiner]

Mike Forst, on 30 March 2017 - 08:37 AM, said:

My title has been granted for life and is a hereditary so it will pass to my son at some point or another.



The internet is clearly a series of tubes



Hi Avtar!



I'm not a dev



I haven't read any of them

You have read at least one.
That apparently means you've now read more of the forums than the rest of PGI, according to popular opinion. *Shrugs*

Of course, whether you guys are actually missing anything, well that's a whole nother story.