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[Homeless Bill]

First, I would like to make a plea to the community. Though what I wrote was directed at those in-game, remember that it applies on the forums, too.

My guess is that a sizable chunk of bads and newbies will be headed to the forums in the near future; try to tell them they're wrong in a civil manner. I'm guilty of being a {Richard Cameron} on the forums, so I'll be making a concerted effort to be less arrogant and combative. I'm asking others to do the same.

In other news, there's a Community Meet and Greet event scheduled for launch night on the Comstar NA Teamspeak server. You should totally be there. All the cool kids are going.

Why is this in Game Balance? Because this thread is the epitome of General Discussion. It's not New Player Help or a Guide. It's not a Loadout, this isn't News, it doesn't go in the Barracks, it's not Forum Fun, and it doesn't really fit anywhere. Because it's General Discussion. So here it sits until exiled to somewhere equally unrelated.

[Livewyr]

Good effort.. but don't expect much..

I tried this maneuver when we went OB.
Expect this:
4man Elite pug-stompers coming out in force to ruin the game experience for newbies.
Forum trolls waiting on the forums for the confused newbie posting telling them to f-off, or that the game is absolute garbage (Similar to Jasen and his "friend" for those who saw that.)

I spent my entire evening trying to do damage control.. it was far more cost than benefit. As such.. I won't add to the problem (any more than I already do) but my Altruism Consumable Module has been expended, and is not being reacquired.

Best of Luck.
-Live

[Homeless Bill]

I'm well aware this won't have much of an impact, but if even one person re-considers being a {Richard Cameron}, I've done my job. PEEF isn't going to get any less abrasive, Mr. Morson's threads aren't going to get any cheerier, the Goons will never stop ******** on Paul, and that's okay.

I'm not trying to change the world; it's just a reminder for those who have gotten too entrenched in the meaningless, day-to-day fighting. There are new, clueless people out there, they will be coming here with stupid opinions, and it would be nice to not be quite as rabid as usual.

[Deathlike]

I'll try, but I can't guarantee that in this somewhat depressing environment.

Edited by Deathlike, 13 September 2013 - 11:28 AM.

[Mechteric]

I'll just play and have fun as usual, because I'm not a {Richard Cameron}



By the way this {Richard Cameron} guy is a real {Richard Cameron}

Edited by CapperDeluxe, 13 September 2013 - 11:28 AM.

[Lord Ikka]

Civility is always appreciated, even if one disagrees with another's views.

[Anastasius]

This will not end well.

[ShadowSpirit]

I think PGI either took the bait or set the tone (doesn't really matter which). They're not exactly good at public relations.

I'm going to let my wallet do the talking for me. I hope I'm always civil but I do get wound up from time to time.

[Sybreed]

who the hell is Richard Cameron?

[Psikez]

Will do Bill {Richard Cameron} mode powering down.....

Edited by Psikez, 13 September 2013 - 03:00 PM.

[scJazz]

Richard Cameron is a {Richard Cameron}

Nice thread HB! Right where it belongs... where most of the people who would be tempted to be {Richard Cameron} can read it.

Not you Peef... as you were

[Ralgas]

Nice sentiment, but it seems the intewebz is getting exponentially worse no matter the location. Still they are beginning to come out of hiding and talk again peepz, lets not set that back too far, mkay !!

[Peter2000]

I agree. But I occasionally want to murder them when they actively hinder me.

NO. I was ridgehumping. DON'T stick your nose up my rear-actuator. Now I'm on top of a ridge and can't move and... oh... 3 Ilyas are firing at me!!!!

NO. Don't stop at the mouth of the narrow alley. Push through, and let any of the 8 'Mechs behind you take a shot to back you up. Don't just stand there boxing us in, and "trading" with 3 enemies simultaneously

Edited by Peter2000, 13 September 2013 - 04:12 PM.

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

Those of us who have been relatively civil to new players will continue to do so regardless.

Those mouth breathers and self proclaimed elitists will continue to be huge ****** 24/7. I like the idea of trying to show a little more forgiveness to the supposed new influx of players, but lets be honest. Douchebags will be douches. Its in their nature. You cannot change that.

[Bhael Fire]

{Richard Cameron}

[Narcissistic Martyr]

I promise not to be a total jackass.

I'm still gonna beat up on them in game but I'll be nice about it and help them get better.

[Psikez]

Paul is watching

o he left

Edited by Psikez, 13 September 2013 - 05:29 PM.

[Novakaine]

Well I'm taking my Catapult powering down and popping my cockpit open.
Gonna invite all to the mech park for Reds and some friendly poker.
I'm leaving my RC in my foot locker until the 18th.
After that no promises.
Oh and be nice to newbs that was us at one time or another.

[Grrzoot]

Well bill,

I hope this plea doesn't fall on deaf ears- there definitely seems to be a darker side to these forums as of late, and mostly, it is because PEOPLE DON"T COME HERE. They just stop. Closed beta had it's asshates but it was a much better place when the future of the world was like the gaseous clouds of a forming solar system, bright and full of promise. But as things coalesced and people saw things they didn't want to - well it has darkened. Most spacefarers would just say hey, let us look to what is on the horizon if this doesn't suit our needs, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.

I know plenty of my groupmates that won't come here just because it is such a vile place, and rely on the few of us that do to bring them news. To me this is the saddest part. This is supposed to be a resource and a place of sharing, communicating for all players but instead, it is what it is.

I, almost, hope pgi decides to archive every thread on launch day and call that beta discussion, and open with a sparkly new forum. I don't think it is going to happen though.

[Grimmnyr]

Livewyr, on 13 September 2013 - 11:11 AM, said:

Good effort.. but don't expect much..

I tried this maneuver when we went OB.
Expect this:
4man Elite pug-stompers coming out in force to ruin the game experience for newbies.
Forum trolls waiting on the forums for the confused newbie posting telling them to f-off, or that the game is absolute garbage (Similar to Jasen and his "friend" for those who saw that.)

I spent my entire evening trying to do damage control.. it was far more cost than benefit. As such.. I won't add to the problem (any more than I already do) but my Altruism Consumable Module has been expended, and is not being reacquired.

Best of Luck.
-Live

"4-man pug stompers", LOL, this is a team game, noob or not, there is nothing wrong with playing in a group, or organizing your group on VOIP. I do not go out of my way to make the game inhospitable to new players and neither do any of the people I drop with.