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[The Blood God]

i know the community has screamed for proper tutorials since day one and we still don't have them. i assumed that as i tiered up potato game play would become less of a thing but i was very wrong i still get matches where pilots go hardcore objective rush which generally throws the game every time with the exception of line backer rushes on incursion in faction and a 12 man base cap on assault the problem is though this happens for either a quick win because no one likes incursion that much in faction or because the map is not liked in assault but in both instances there's not much in spoils of war or game play even if on the winning side objective rushing leaves me feeling empty like i just wasted my time queuing and searching searching just like on escort when the enemy TKs the vip for us i do thank you for ending the pain that is escort but we all get little for the time invested

so as a thought as what to do about it

conquest- make players watch some WC vids on youtube specifically one with a team failing because of the objective rush and one where objectives are used properly to force a team to move and then have a little quiz. make a sarcastic commentary for the video and make the quiz condescending so that pilots feel as dumb as they are when they do dumb stuff shame teaches fast lessons this would the best game mode by a long way if every one knew how to play it properly

incursion- make the base a suicide mission for anyone that base rushes defenses deactivate when the defending mechs are ALL! dead, hate waiting for the winning team to get to the base to tickle it never mind having to wait for them to do more damage than the potato from my team did

escort-separate queue there aren't many folks that like it some do they should have their own queue then peeps won't feel obligated to TK the vip and waste everyone's time

domination shrinking map boundaries push in or die but make the circle bigger

assault 11 high DPS short range invincible turrets defend the cap 1 turret dies every time a pilot dies

just a thought

[Windscape]

If pgi could put a link to this thread in game, https://mwomercs.com...ics-101-comics/
I could guarantee at least a 30% reduction in potatoes. Just do that, that simple.

Edited by Windscape, 12 February 2018 - 01:47 PM.

[SilentScreamer]

+1 for the link Windscape posted, the Tactics Comics are great for newer players that do not yet have a their fingers on the pulse of MWO gameplay.

I do not think the gamemodes need the adjustments the OP suggested. Most of the problems described stem from players rather than game design. Communication and Teamwork issues can cause poor performance even if you have seasoned players in decent mechs:

1) Communication, or rather no communication will kill your team. Good communication gives you the CHANCE to stop enemy base rushes or come back from 3 mechs behind. Keep it short and informative. "I need help", or "Move" isn't as helpful as "Stalker in E6" or "enemies flanking through C4, need help." The auto-communication options are great since they automatically include coordinates.

2) Teamwork is a major part of whether you win or loose the match. Even if your team communicates they may not agree on what should be done. You can't make the Atlas push, or the Locust scout unless you are the pilot. If half your team splits in Skirmish or ignores caps in Conquest shrug it off and do the best you can. Don't turn into a jerk because your team won't play the way you want them to. Adjust your gameplay to give your team the best chance.

Edited by SilentScreamer, 12 February 2018 - 08:27 PM.

[Exilyth]

The abillity to pick a gamemode for training grounds would also help a lot.

Windscape, on 12 February 2018 - 01:47 PM, said:

If pgi could put a link to this thread in game, https://mwomercs.com...ics-101-comics/
I could guarantee at least a 30% reduction in potatoes. Just do that, that simple.

I [large number]nd that.