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[Infinite Staircase 2025]

Downloaded mwo on a recommendation from a long time player. To say I am disappointed would be a massive understatement Started a new account, played thru the highly unimpressive tutorial and jumped into cadet matches. Suffice to say that after 7 games (not a decent enough sample probably) I ended up 0-7, 7 deaths NO wins and noticed I was immediately focused by experienced players in every game I participated in ( easy kill) So as a result I am discontinuing my cadet career and uninstalling the game. It was NOT fun, no voip for new players is a serious oversight because we need it most and was not impressed graphically and I'm running a 2080 ti. I cannot in good faith continue to waste what little gaming time I have on MWO. New players have absolutely no chance using trial mechs or even purchased ones due to no skills. Too bad as I am a real Battletech fan but will move back to tabletop in the interim

[Void Angel]

Good faith has nothing to do with this; you expected to pick up a game that's notable for its complexity in a day. I'm sorry you didn't pick up the game quickly, but your leaving has nothing to do with being a real Battletech fan, and everything to do with not looking for help in your frustration.

We can help you, if you're willing - you're not being focused because you're new, for example. You're being focused because you don't yet know how and when to expose yourself to make good trades. There's a lot of complexity to MWO, but it's worth the trouble to learn to play.

[w0qj]

It's a steep learning curve.
You have to pick and choose which mechs fit your playing style.
And what weapon system do you prefer?
It takes while a while to get your ingame (CBills & MC) economy going.

But once you get these under your belt, it's both rewarding and fun

Oh, and finding a helpful Unit in your timezone would really help!

(Once you get past your 25 games, you can post in the General Discussion Forum also!)

[Void Angel]

You know this goon is long gone, right? Hasn't logged in since the diatribe - which actually violates forum rules, now that I think about it.

[Tesunie]

Infinite Staircase 2025, on 09 October 2025 - 04:50 PM, said:

...no voip for new players...

I know you are likely gone, never to return because you can't give something a little while for an honest try, but I wanted to point this out for you (or anyone else reading this thread).

There is a VOIP, for everyone. It's just turned off by default in the options (same with all chat last I knew). So, just go into your game settings, turn VOIP on, select it to turn on to a button you are most comfortable with (for me, that is Caps Lock), and you can chat to your hearts content.


As for the learning curve, yes. This game has a bit of a curve to learn with. You can help this out by doing some research, using the training grounds, using the academy, watching youtube players, etc. We also can help on these forums with any questions that arise, or even overall advice. Go ahead, as for a mech build advise. You'll get a ton of people giving advice, and sometimes advice that straight up counters each other. Just remember, any advise I give you is always correct and everyone else is wrong.

So, if you ever do come back, and see this, we implore you to give it another try and don't be afraid to ask for advise.

Void Angel, on 18 October 2025 - 08:58 AM, said:

You know this goon is long gone, right? Hasn't logged in since the diatribe - which actually violates forum rules, now that I think about it.

It is against the ToS to post a "I'm leaving" thread, mostly because they are irrelevant and has no purpose. I don't think anyone posting in this thread is actually expecting the guy to respond, even though we all are likely also being hopeful that he will.