23 replies to this topic

[razenWing]

Are you looking out from the neuro-helm of the pilot? If that's the case, why would you not see the pilot's torso?

Right now, it feels like someone stuck a camera infront of the pilot or some magic numbers just floating in mid air.

Compare this to the cockpit of MW5... and you get more of a rounded feel from a helmet pod.

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(Yea, my topics are getting thin)

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Addendum: Another thing that makes the feel unnatural...

Unless your head is BOLTED to your backseat, it doesn't make sense to NOT have a desync between your helmet and the cockpit. Like, you can still create a bounce effect after getting rocked by ballistic, but there should be a difference between what's on the cockpit window and your neuro helm, no? (also, it's a good chance to resolve the unnatural lockdown from blinding enemy fire. since, those are not impacting your neurohelm cam, but the cockpit window. Why you should suffer so much glare is beyond understanding. Fix that, and another problem solved.)

Also, consider this, since the mechbody is not moving as fast as your head bouncing around. And since your target reticule is on your neuro-helmet...

IS THAT NOT THE SOLUTION OF PINPOINT REFLEX BATTLE THAT SOME PEOPLE HATE???? There's an obvious mechanical limitation from the gyration of the mech vs how fast you can move your aim-er. I haven't worked out the detail, but I'm sure there's a solution to this whole "pinpoint" and "convergence" problem somewhere in this dissociation.

Edited by razenWing, 19 June 2017 - 02:01 PM.

[cazidin]

You can't see your torso...

...BECAUSE YOU'RE A GHOST PILOT!

OoooOooOOOoooOOooOOOO!

#RealGhostDrop

[Weaselball]

Can't you see your torso if you hold free look and glance down?

Edit: which brings me to another point. Monetizing this game. If PGI made some skimpy, big breasted pilot skin for $5 they'd probably make more money than they have been off the mech packs. Just sayin.

Edited by Weaselball, 19 June 2017 - 02:15 PM.

[Bellum Dominum]

Maybe you just need implants? ... if you can't touch your chin to your chest you might need to see a doctor though.... jus say'n

[Kiiyor]

You can see your suit if you free look. Everyone is in lostech cooling suits. In actual Battletech reality, you should look down and see sweaty, hairy legs - male or female, and shorts, or really dirty underwear.

I feel there's a hairy leg customization monetization market begging to be tapped.

[RestosIII]

Kiiyor, on 19 June 2017 - 03:03 PM, said:

You can see your suit if you free look. Everyone is in lostech cooling suits. In actual Battletech reality, you should look down and see sweaty, hairy legs - male or female, and shorts, or really dirty underwear.

I feel there's a hairy leg customization monetization market begging to be tapped.

If I could wear a business suit while piloting a mech, I'd take the added risk of passing out due to the heat.

[Mystere]

Weaselball, on 19 June 2017 - 02:13 PM, said:

Edit: which brings me to another point. Monetizing this game. If PGI made some skimpy, big breasted pilot skin for $5 they'd probably make more money than they have been off the mech packs. Just sayin.

[razenWing]

RestosIII, on 19 June 2017 - 03:05 PM, said:

If I could wear a business suit while piloting a mech, I'd take the added risk of passing out due to the heat.

You might think its a joke, but in the art style of DC Bruins, that's a thing and it's pretty cool. Got a Cowboy Beebop feel to it.

[RestosIII]

razenWing, on 19 June 2017 - 06:26 PM, said:

You might think its a joke, but in the art style of DC Bruins, that's a thing and it's pretty cool. Got a Cowboy Beebop feel to it.

Huh, I forgot that guy existed. I always loved the Kimblee lookalike that was staring down a DWF with just a Katana.

[Alex Morgaine]

Weaselball, on 19 June 2017 - 02:13 PM, said:

Can't you see your torso if you hold free look and glance down?

Edit: which brings me to another point. Monetizing this game. If PGI made some skimpy, big breasted pilot skin for $5 they'd probably make more money than they have been off the mech packs. Just sayin.

So many afk at drop XD

[Juodas Varnas]

Kiiyor, on 19 June 2017 - 03:03 PM, said:

You can see your suit if you free look. Everyone is in lostech cooling suits. In actual Battletech reality, you should look down and see sweaty, hairy legs - male or female, and shorts, or really dirty underwear.

I feel there's a hairy leg customization monetization market begging to be tapped.

I'd pay money to look like that in-game.

Just add a goofy looking space helmet.

Edited by Juodas Varnas, 19 June 2017 - 07:49 PM.

[Trenchbird]

Ah, the good 'ol MODOK helmet.

[Kaeb Odellas]

Kiiyor, on 19 June 2017 - 03:03 PM, said:

You can see your suit if you free look. Everyone is in lostech cooling suits. In actual Battletech reality, you should look down and see sweaty, hairy legs - male or female, and shorts, or really dirty underwear.

I feel there's a hairy leg customization monetization market begging to be tapped.

One of the dumber aspects of the lore. Bare skin and hot metal surfaces are not a good mix.

[Komali]

Weaselball, on 19 June 2017 - 02:13 PM, said:

Can't you see your torso if you hold free look and glance down?

Edit: which brings me to another point. Monetizing this game. If PGI made some skimpy, big breasted pilot skin for $5 they'd probably make more money than they have been off the mech packs. Just sayin.

I would totally buy that.

[Davegt27]

Juodas Varnas, on 19 June 2017 - 07:48 PM, said:

I'd pay money to look like that in-game.

Just add a goofy looking space helmet.

[Khobai]

Im pretty sure PGI just ignored the whole neurohelmet aspect of battletech entirely.

[Kiiyor]

I know what I want now.

Very Nice.

[Thorqemada]

Cockpit movement is a calamitous thing bcs certain types of movement will induce motion sickness to some people and from a gemas pov you do not want that.

[ScrapIron Prime]

Kiiyor, on 26 June 2021 - 11:33 PM, said:

I know what I want now.

Very Nice.

I now regret browsing the forums tonight. Where did I put my eye bleach!?

[kalashnikity]

Weaselball, on 19 June 2017 - 02:13 PM, said:

Can't you see your torso if you hold free look and glance down?

Edit: which brings me to another point. Monetizing this game. If PGI made some skimpy, big breasted pilot skin for $5 they'd probably make more money than they have been off the mech packs. Just sayin.

which brings up my net point, why is Mr. Mason the the Player Character, like, seriously, how much work would it take to let the player pick their own gender/avatar. Two voice actors, the avatars are already in game (npc pilots)?