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[FFOman]

I really liked what I saw in the video...especially how the floating HUD looks! I was wondering if the floating screens that are in front can be exchanged for the screens behind them either individually and/or as a group, because that would be a terrific keyboard command.
Also, can anyone give at least an approx. date of release and/or beta trials. Will we need to buy direct, via Steam, or retail?
Great work guys...I can't wait til it's out!

[whiskey tango foxtrot]

FFOman, on 13 March 2012 - 10:32 AM, said:

I really liked what I saw in the video...especially how the floating HUD looks! I was wondering if the floating screens that are in front can be exchanged for the screens behind them either individually and/or as a group, because that would be a terrific keyboard command.
Also, can anyone give at least an approx. date of release and/or beta trials. Will we need to buy direct, via Steam, or retail?
Great work guys...I can't wait til it's out!

From one child of the 60's to another welcome to MWO......see FAQ above..........<S>

[Helmer]

No need to buy, its a Free 2 Play game.

Open beta in "Summer 2012"

Launches "Summer 2012"

Start by looking here http://mwomercs.com/...-pretty-please/

Edited by Helmer, 13 March 2012 - 10:36 AM.

[Atlai]

I have no idea exept that it launchs this summer.
Welcome to MW:O btw

[Tannhauser Gate]

Regarding the floating arm-related reticule:

If you have missiles on either or both your arms, will you be able to target, lock, and flick fire missiles like we could in MW3? That would be great. They have already said that you cant lock on targets that are behind objects and terrain which I agree with but it will be interesting to lock and fire missiles using the floating arm reticule.

[Bronsk]

It's always good to see another 40+ soul on the boards, welcome aboard.

[Tauros Elan]

So glad to have found this... Played lots and battletech in high school in the 80s and then in college in the early 90s. Loved the MW and the MechCommander series on PC. Loving the videos of the gameplay!

[Harlequin Wolf]

I'm an oldschool player aswell. Always preferred the pre clans era, lumbering around in a Warhammer or a Battlemaster or dashing across the map in a locust and holding my breathe every time i turned hoping i wouldn't skid. Oh for the days of single heatsinks.

[Jason Cutter]

Welcome!!

I'm in the 40s as well. I'm not much of an old school PnP player(I own a lot of pre-clan FASA stuff), but I have played computer based games: Mechforce(amiga), Btech 3056 MUSE(CHF-Jason Cutter and Clan Jaguar-Cutter), Mechwarrior 2 (Activision), and other BTECH MUSE/MUSH/MUX games.

I saw the latest video, and I was impressed with the combat. I'm really looking forward to this.

Jason

[Seabear]

It's nice to see so many young guys taking an interest in BT. In my mid 60s and can hardly wait to show some of the really younger ones that you can't beat age and experience. Remember: Youth and inherent skill are no match for Age, Experience and Will!

[Thornn]

Seabear, on 13 March 2012 - 03:41 PM, said:

It's nice to see so many young guys taking an interest in BT. In my mid 60s and can hardly wait to show some of the really younger ones that you can't beat age and experience. Remember: Youth and inherent skill are no match for Age, Experience and Will!

I'd high-5 ya, but I am afraid Id break your wrist or something

I kid, I kid...(I'd probably break something on myself, too...)

[Weapons Man]

hello from another old timer ( early 50s ) mech jock for 5 years on all the MW4 games.

[Gremlich Johns]

Hippies!! Gah, whut chu doin' here? This game is not for mellow souls. (you are younger than I anyway)

[mekabuser]

Master Po was a mellow soul too,but he would bring it with a smile.

[terminator]

Ah, the thing I love about this community. The oldies are still around and are not going to let the yougins think they own they place. I love it. Good to see the older people still active.

[Thorolf Kylesson]

Seabear, on 13 March 2012 - 03:41 PM, said:

It's nice to see so many young guys taking an interest in BT. In my mid 60s and can hardly wait to show some of the really younger ones that you can't beat age and experience. Remember: Youth and inherent skill are no match for Age, Experience and Will!

Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill.

Edited by Thorolf Kylesson, 14 March 2012 - 12:02 AM.

[Carebear]

I hope Steam too. Devs probably know its the biggest online shop, 70% of online sales goes through Steam and over 40 mill account.

Edited by Carebear, 14 March 2012 - 01:32 AM.

[metro]

Welcome to MWO FFoman.

May I suggest you start with the pinned thread,"New Players Start here" and the dev blogs.

It will get you caught up and answer the majority of your questions.

[Fachxphyre]

i'm definitely picturing one of my former aging hippy professors dropping a few tabs to "enhance" the experience as he fires up the game. too funny. you guys give me hope for a life worth living past retirement age

[Rand 3065MUX]

Dang I still feel young..