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[IronEleven]

CrustyMech, on 08 April 2019 - 03:21 PM, said:

I haven't tried PTS as of yet, what is the quickest and least painful way to get this installed? I currently run MW through Steam but I am willing to give stand alone client a try if that is the way it is done.

This is the first thing I have seen on the PTS that has tweaked my interest - I am interested in FP but not in its current form so anything I can do to help improve it I want in...

Start the install process in the portal, kill the portal, copy your install folder to the folder it was trying to create, reopen the portal, click the 3 bars in the top left corner, run MWO repair tool.

Edited by IronEleven, 08 April 2019 - 03:24 PM.

[Rustyhammer]

Alcom Isst, on 08 April 2019 - 02:57 PM, said:

So it come from PSR, your tier? Does this mean that all Tier 1 players have the same Elo?

Paul Inouye, on 08 April 2019 - 02:59 PM, said:

Yes.

Poor Yondu and his Tier 4 account...

[Tarogato]

Paul,

I realise this may be something that needed internal testing, which you've decided to open it up to the public because why not. But I seriously hope you don't expect enough participation on the PTS to actually fulfill the basic goals you've set out for testing. PTS has always struggled with participation, needed to be reduced to 4v4 to even primitively function, and furthermore the community interest in FP is at an all-time low. You're going to need to SIGNIFICANTLY reward players for participating in order to get a reasonable population interested.

Paul Inouye, on 08 April 2019 - 03:12 PM, said:

Elo and Tiers will have to be addressed at a later time

Does this mean you are considering rewriting and resetting PSR in the near future? I hope so, because PSR is currently next to worthless - the community jumped on that when it was first released.

Also, does this mean FP is now included as a means of influencing PSR? Because the combination of PSR being based highly upon matchscore, and FP matchscore being highly exploitable (by saving mechs / playing selfishly) is a major problem.

[Paul Inouye]

Well.. this is fun. I just checked in with QA... everything is working according to plan with one exception...

The stories that were written are not being displayed on the Role Select or Mission tab. The flow is working but the text isn't on the screen. I'll update the OP in this thread to reflect that.

[Paul Inouye]

Edited the OP and added a flow for how to get into a match for Phase 1.

The first story node is supposed to display this:

"Marik has been trying to manipulate grain trades along the Steiner border. These actions have increased political tensions and impacted the grain market in the surrounding systems. Captain-Generalcy Janos Marik has claimed that these activities are not condoned by his government and these are actions of rogue forces. Archon Melissa Steiner has vowed to bring an end to these transgressions. A Steiner scouting mission has begun!"

[Kuaron]

Paul Inouye, on 08 April 2019 - 01:49 PM, said:

[color=orange]Some stuff you don't know about:[/color]
- Rewards for all things CB and XP related have been increased by various amounts with a minimum of 15% increase. This includes winning by objective and all in-game activities that give rewards (kill assists etc).

Since rewards seem to be a topic, I'm positive about reminding you not to forget giving faction loyalists some reason to be.
There was even a feature suggestion thread lately, https://mwomercs.com...ts-be-rewarded/

Other than that, I'm glad there are finally things moving in the FW.
Downloading the patch, can't say anything else yet.

[BROARL]

i think all this attention CW is getting is wonderful, thankyou PGI!
if this gets half as much love as the lurms got i think i will be saying thankyou repeatedly and more often.
if/when changes are implemented will the map/stats reset? (i am assuming it everything will refresh, please correct me if i am wrong).
could we please fight on all the maps the quickplay guys have?
*could the horns please not lag

[Alilua]

Sounds interesting. I can't wait to check it out.

[VonBruinwald]

Alilua, on 08 April 2019 - 03:54 PM, said:

Sounds interesting. I can't wait to check it out.

Seems the queues are empty... I'm all alone here.

[VonBruinwald]

Question:
Does the game mode change depending on the story?
e.g.

For Phase 1 Scouting:

• Team 1 Victory = Phase 2 becomes Domination
  
• Team 2 Victory = Phase 2 becomes Conquest

[Paul Inouye]

VonBruinwald, on 08 April 2019 - 04:16 PM, said:

Question: Does the game mode change depending on the story? e.g. For Phase 1 Scouting:

• Team 1 Victory = Phase 2 becomes Domination
• Team 2 Victory = Phase 2 becomes Conquest

Yes.. the story is supposed to indicate the game mode. For example, if the story was about flipping a planet, the last phase would probably be Siege. If the story was about subterfuge, the first phase would probably be intel collection in Scouting.


Open this if Steiner wins the first phase (Spoiler so don't open if you want to follow the intended path)

Spoiler

Steiner forces have succeeded in routing out the information needed to locate the trecherous Marik 'rogues'. It is now time to eliminate this so called resistance and take control of the situation that Marik has failed to maintain.
Game Mode: Assault

Open this if Marik wins the first phase (Spoiler so don't open if you want to follow the intended path)

Spoiler

Steiner forces have failed to locate the source of the 'rogue' forces on Nestor. It seems more drastic measures need to take place and a blanket attack on the trade centers will have to be employed.
Game Mode: Skirmish

[Bulletsponge0]

Paul Inouye, on 08 April 2019 - 02:59 PM, said:

Yes.

So PSR is NOT a skill rating, not even close

[Monkey Lover]

Sitting in Q for 20 minutes , sounds about right. You just cancel this and let everyone download the patch and be ready for it. Then start it up on the weekend.

[Monkey Lover]

Really need to remove the sound effect for the count down. Maybe a sound effect if you get a match? That would be helpful.

[Alilua]

Anyone know a work around if it wont let you select the proper factions mechs in your drop deck?
My client is only letting me select clan mechs though I selected steiner loyalist.

Edited by Alilua, 08 April 2019 - 04:59 PM.

[Paul Inouye]

Story is now showing but cut off. Weeeee

Alilua, on 08 April 2019 - 04:57 PM, said:

Anyone know a work around if it wont let you select the proper factions mechs in your drop deck?

There's no restrictions as to what 'Mechs you take other than the overall tonnage allowed in the deck itself. Remember, phase 1 is scouting.. make sure you're outfitting your scouting drop deck with the appropriate tonnage.

[Grus]

I'll start the download now but I won't be able to jump on for another hour atlest.

[Alilua]

ya it is saying it is not valid for the conflict. Still wont populate the list with my IS mechs despite being in the IS faction.

Found a work around by buying a new drop deck that the list was now populated with the proper mechs. First two drop decks are still stuck to clan only for me though. Clearing the drop deck from the drop deck manage button also works.

Edited by Alilua, 08 April 2019 - 05:09 PM.

[MechWpnsTech]

for this pts test, if you are having us use inner sphere factions to choose between, are we going to be able to choose clan rewards for our actual allegiance?

[Battlemaster56]

Well done patching, gonna see how this update is.