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[Mech Crusader 5000]

Very important post for new Mech Warrior players, including myself I have to admit. Thanks a lot!

[Sarlic]

Thank you for this constructive post.

[Gefferz]

i am 100% Noob lol just kidding i am new here found this game out on facebook IGN link so i thought i would come and see whats it all about

[CobraFive]

You know since it keeps getting asked (And you know there are even more people, who are not posting, but still wondering) You should probably edit the initial post and add in that the game is expected to release Summer 2012.

It isn't in the FAQ, on the front page, in any of the stickies... In fact there is no-where it is clearly mentioned that the game is still in development.

Of course that seems like common sense to us forum types but we can tell that a lot of people are coming to the site and scratching their head that there is no download button.

If we look at Firefall's website, it says "Beta starts now!" and "Request Beta Access". If we look at the Wildstar site "Sign up for beta" is the first button on the screen and the caption of the first screenshot (The game is, to my knowledge, not in beta yet). If we look at TERA's website "Preorder now!" is the first banner and and has a button right under it. MWO doesn't have an accessible info on its current state of development and no real call to action for someone who hasn't been following it already.

Edited by cobrafive, 03 March 2012 - 03:31 PM.

[Mech Crusader 5000]

cobrafive, on 03 March 2012 - 03:30 PM, said:

You know since it keeps getting asked (And you know there are even more people, who are not posting, but still wondering) You should probably edit the initial post and add in that the game is expected to release Summer 2012.

It isn't in the FAQ, on the front page, in any of the stickies... In fact there is no-where it is clearly mentioned that the game is still in development.

Of course that seems like common sense to us forum types but we can tell that a lot of people are coming to the site and scratching their head that there is no download button.

If we look at Firefall's website, it says "Beta starts now!" and "Request Beta Access". If we look at the Wildstar site "Sign up for beta" is the first button on the screen and the caption of the first screenshot (The game is, to my knowledge, not in beta yet). If we look at TERA's website "Preorder now!" is the first banner and and has a button right under it. MWO doesn't have an accessible info on its current state of development and no real call to action for someone who hasn't been following it already.

You have a point. There should be a link on the homepage or somewhere on the website that says "Click here for Beta" or something like that. That would make things a lot easier and also less confusion.

[Grave Digger]

Thanks for clarification

[Kaemon]

cobrafive, on 03 March 2012 - 03:30 PM, said:

You know since it keeps getting asked (And you know there are even more people, who are not posting, but still wondering) You should probably edit the initial post and add in that the game is expected to release Summer 2012.

It isn't in the FAQ, on the front page, in any of the stickies... In fact there is no-where it is clearly mentioned that the game is still in development.

Of course that seems like common sense to us forum types but we can tell that a lot of people are coming to the site and scratching their head that there is no download button.

If we look at Firefall's website, it says "Beta starts now!" and "Request Beta Access". If we look at the Wildstar site "Sign up for beta" is the first button on the screen and the caption of the first screenshot (The game is, to my knowledge, not in beta yet). If we look at TERA's website "Preorder now!" is the first banner and and has a button right under it. MWO doesn't have an accessible info on its current state of development and no real call to action for someone who hasn't been following it already.

That's a good point, I was kind of hoping that in 5 days we'd have a link to put on the post that says BETA INFO....

[Morgana]

I've already posted a suggestion in the Website Support Forum, to possibly place a banner in the Forums Main Header section, so that it would be viewable from any page within the forums. The devs may be holding off if they feel that if a person were to view it, that they may not come back until such time, and miss out on all of the great information and support that all our posts offer.

[Flu-Epidemic]

From Sunny and Fine Singapore! Any other Singapore users?

[Kaemon]

Ok had a request for the BattleTech Universe Guide to be added... what does everyone think?

http://www.battletec...erseGuide-1.pdf

It's important, but dated, it'd be nice to see someone in the community update it, or we can put the original up as reference.

Let me know (I can see both points of view so I'm looking for feedback).

Edited by Kaemon, 05 March 2012 - 09:04 PM.

[Kaemon]

Dev Blog 5 Part Uno has been added.

[GhostRider 02D]

another great post for us new bubbas to this world and game...

+1

[KeifferTron3000]

hey i gotta ask: the titles like "newbie" how do they change? im just wondering

[Larry Headrick]

KeifferTron3000, on 07 March 2012 - 04:39 PM, said:

hey i gotta ask: the titles like "newbie" how do they change? im just wondering

Number of posts.

[KeifferTron3000]

ah ok thanks comrade!

[Larry Headrick]

no problem Keiffer. Welcome.

[risky1337]

You know i gotta say this was a really helpful thread to get back up to speed. I am an oldschool mechwarrior fan. Ever since i was 8 playing MW1 and MW2: Mercs I have always been hooked. It's really good to see all of this happening again.

Thanks for the help/guidelines!

[VileThorn]

Indeed I agree with everyone Else job well done putting this together.

[Dronerider]

Hi Thanks for brining the info together for all the new players, The last time I played Mechwarrior online was with Mec3, the lag was so bad, but I couldnt get enough of the game. From what I have seen so far i cant wait to get started.

[Doxy]

Wow great compilation. As a new player, i just found all the info i needed.