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[Eric Berg]

Ok I need a bit of help here folks. When I try to add anything to my mech besides endosteel I don't get an option to buy it. Example is replacing the LRMs on my Cat to SSRMs my weight is low enough I've sold the LRM pod that was in the arm so I have plenty of open slots but when I click on the SSRM pod to buy it all I get is the pick and it showing that I've met all the prereqs and the cost but no option to buy like I got with the Endo, so what am I missing, not doing or do I have a busted mech lab? Thanks in advance for all the help, tips and advice.

[Wolfclaw]

You drag it onto the mech, you pay for everything at the end of customizing

[8Ball-]

Another thing you might not want to sell unused equipment. Just drag it off the mech and into your inventory. That stuff might be usefull later. Any item in the mechlab that you own is designated by a number in the right side if the item tab.

[RFMarine]

I have 2 tips today for newbies.

1. for torso armor, the game is not set up this way : Left torso front = 40 max, LT rear = 10 max. Its set up this way: LT = 50 max in total. You can divide the armor points however you want

2. one strategy for newbies in medium or heavy trial mechs at the start of the game is to simply look for any assault mechs (press Q to help you ID them) and follow them from a short distance, and support them. Be their wingman. Shoot whatever they are shooting at (range permitting) and shoot any light mechs that try to harass them

Edited by RFMarine, 14 November 2012 - 05:26 AM.

[Daetrin]

OK, maybe I'm missing something...

Is there a way to get in to a single player room, or else a training ground where people can run through and practice shooting at targets? I'm new (can you tell), and want a place where I can simply practice moving and shooting - really learning the controls - before going in to an open melee.

[Cybermech]

Well a training room there is not.
It has been discussed and there is a good chance it will be there a few months from now.

This game is more trial and error.
You can join the public TS and hop onto any of the dropship bays to join a group.
It won't talk to long to learn the ropes doing that way

[shotokan5]

If you are new and have trouble this is perhaps the only game you could play for 10 or 20 years and it always has something new you learn or find out. Warning it is the most addictive game you will ever play and this one will not stop growing when it opens they will still be adding maps mechs and things to blow your mind welcome to all of you. Ever want help just look for shotokan5 I am retired and love helping others , never forget this game can never be truly mastered only improved on.

[wolfydaniel]

i dont even know how to start playing

[Kobura]

TeamSpeak is definitely the first most important tool that'll assist you outside of the game, used not only inside gameplay for coordination and information sharing, but also outside of combat to swap data, experience, or stories.

Be aware that the No Guts No Galaxy server is mostly made up of already-grouped players, but there are very very often those who will aid a newbie on a regular basis (for instance myself, or most other [SHARKS] members. www.nogutsnogalaxy.net

[Cybermech]

Kobura, on 25 November 2012 - 12:17 PM, said:

(for instance myself, or most other [SHARKS] members. www.nogutsnogalaxy.net

Please keep recruiting to else were.
Thanks for the info too

[MayhemStrider]

Hiya folks, new to the MWO community. Looking for a bit of assistance and people to team up with. Played Mercenaries back in the day but its been a long time.

[Firefin]

Hey All, Read the Books, Played the Table Top, Played the Games, Have Team Speak... What is next?

Looking for a Lance, or just something other that the pug

[nungunz]

Firefin, on 11 December 2012 - 02:31 PM, said:

Hey All, Read the Books, Played the Table Top, Played the Games, Have Team Speak... What is next?

Looking for a Lance, or just something other that the pug

Send me a PM or a friend in-game, I'm always open to group up!

[Lilbig]

Hi everyone. I'm a new player and I'm having issue reciving my c bills and exp. Is this a normal issue? Any help would be great thanks. Also I have bought my own mech.

[Pastor Priest]

OK, I signed up for Teamspeak last night. I don't have a mic and don't plan on getting one. I signed into the Comstar NA and went to the main one. The one where everyone winds up when they get in. Tried typing there, and in a couple of other lobbies. Not a single response. There were people in all lobbies, and in one, I stayed in for 30 minutes. Is that normal? I just want a small group to help in the communications part. I tend to listen well. The randomness of PuGs is becoming a little frustrating.

[Pariah Devalis]

Great idea and fantastic community service. I was thinking of writing up a simple guide myself, but this is the far better option. Will refer them here, I think.

All the same, if you need a non-TS voice system option, the link in my siggy is up 24/7. People are not always on, but it is always up and free to use. You would be surprised how quickly just being able to talk to randoms makes you work together like a well oiled machine!

Edited by Pariah Devalis, 16 December 2012 - 07:45 AM.

[Splinters]

Joining Teamspeak without a mic is possible just a lot harder for you to ask questions. That said, new players to teamspeak can always find an active TS server that can support new players with minimal logins/account sign-ups.

Once your in just find a group of 1-3 guys and see if you can join up (most groups max out at 4, there are 8-man, but not recommended till you are very comfortable fighting in a mech and know the maps and weapons well enough).

We always invite all players to join House Liao's TS server: http://www.hlvoice.com and drop with us or even chat it up in Skippy's Fern Bar for answers and questions.

Good luck and happy hunting!

-S

[jd940]

Hi i have played all the mech games, but im still not so good
basicly i need a team
at the moment im running a catapult k2 (ppc)
love the long range combat
but it wont do good if no good team

pls add me i play evry day almost

[Cybermech]

JD940, right now atm I would go to the NA public TS (its got more people).
and just join any dropship bay with people in it.
you don't need to be in any corp in any way right now.
I would recommend just playing games with people, nearly everyone is happy to welcome new people.
You will find a group of people who suit you during this time.

[p4r4g0n]

Kudos for this initiative. Let me know if you need any help although I have to admit I main solo PUG, occasionally casual group and haven't used TS3 on this game yet and am not really all that great at the game particularly since I play with a 300ms latency.

However, I am familiar with TS from other games and am not adverse to jumping on to help teach / train newbies if needed.