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[Chuckie]

Vincent Vascaul, on 02 May 2012 - 12:40 PM, said:

I thought it was a closed beta already?

Nope.. it's in Friends and Family Beta..

Which from what we gather is somewhere between Alpha testing and Closed Beta.

From what I can deduce.. (Educated guesses based on comments from the Devs here, on twitter, facebook, etc.. , my previous Beta testing experiences... etc.. So take it for what its worth)

Alpha got to the point of the Mech mechanics to work and getting in the cockpit and getting the big Mechs to fight it out. (Pre-GDC)

Once they got that done and were out of GDC, they have been working on getting the GUI, Launcher, Patcher, Mech Lab, etc.. working

F&F Beta is to confirm all that works, and getting the core of the game and the GUI to about 90%

ALL that was done primarily on stations at PGI, with few players getting to play from outside the main offices.

Closed Beta will be getting the finishing touches on it, checking the network code, and letting some crazies on it to try to break it.. Be it by trying to run crazy control setups, trying to play on a number of different systems to see how that affects the game play / lag. etc.. This should be when they start looking for folks from around the world/country to do small stress tests on the network, etc.. (I'm guessing May-June time frame)

Open Beta will be stress testing, and making sure they do some final balancing and tweaking. ( If they are on schedule.. thinking by my Birthday.. 8-24 )

[guardian wolf]

Can't wait for the updates, I officially love may now.

[Chuckie]

Garth Erlam, on 02 May 2012 - 08:02 AM, said:

We will not have a `big reveal`today, and I want you all to know that`s not because we have nothing, it`s because we want to get off the old `wednesday = special day`and get more into bringing more things more frequently. So again, nothing today, but something tomorrow (and maybe Friday! )

[MaddMaxx]

Bullwerk, on 02 May 2012 - 02:33 PM, said:

The very concept terrifies me. I don't think even a media protected bunker unhooked from the internet by all means possible will protect a person from that forum debate.

"Ok! Now remember this. That is not any ordinary "Tin-Foil Hat". That is the Extra Heavy Duty model, very rare but also potentially very dangerous. It is recommended you dawn said "Tin-Foil Hat" ONLY when the PPC debate begins and if your brain survives with cells left over, you MUST take it off immediately after."

This message will self destruct in 15 seconds....

[Bullwerk]

MaddMaxx, on 03 May 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

"Ok! Now remember this. That is not any ordinary "Tin-Foil Hat". That is the Extra Heavy Duty model, very rare but also potentially very dangerous. It is recommended you dawn said "Tin-Foil Hat" ONLY when the PPC debate begins and if your brain survives with cells left over, you MUST take it off immediately after."

This message will self destruct in 15 seconds....

You may have just saved any, or all, of the following: my sanity, humanity, life, soul, insanity, well being, and existence.

I award you +1 internets

[Nostromides]

In order of importance:

• BETA
  
• Victor
  
• BETA
  
• Marauder
  
• BETA

[Taj]

Give "More Mech(s)"

Pilot(s) Love "More Mech(s)"

[MaddMaxx]

Nostromides, on 03 May 2012 - 06:18 PM, said:

In order of importance:

• BETA
  
• Victor
  
• BETA
  
• Marauder
  
• BETA

• BETA - spike 23 Busted
  
• 
  
• Victor - spike 25 Busted
  
• 
  
• BETA - draw 18, Hit or Stick?
  
• 
  
• Marauder - - spike 27 Busted
  
• 
  
• BETA - draw 16, Hit or Stick

Gonna be a long Month.... LOL

[Felicitatem Parco]

When this first sceenshot of a PPC comes out, I think we should start a drinking game. Take a drink everytime someone makes one of the following posts on the PPC Release-Picture thread:

• Why is it blue? There's no reason it should be blue.
  
• Why is it white? It should be blue.
  
• It should be corkscrewing, not perfectly straight!
  
• Why doesn't it look like lightning? PPCs are lightning guns!
  
• You need to make it more visible because it's hard to see right now and makes PPC snipers too powerful.
  
• You need to make it dimmer because thy're too easy to track down the person who shot them.
  
• He should be overheating right now! That's not fair to ballistics!
  
• Forget ballistics! PPCs FTW-OMG WHO NEEDS ACs?
  
• It's not accurate enough, why should we even use it?
  
• It's too accurate, that's not fair!
  
• The EMP effect it causes makes the PPC an unbalanced cheater weapon.
  
• WHERE'S MY GAUSS?!
  
• How many ER PPCs can I put on a Flea?

Edited by Prosperity Park, 05 May 2012 - 08:22 AM.

[Aegis Kleais]

Prosperity Park, on 05 May 2012 - 08:20 AM, said:

When this first sceenshot of a PPC comes out, I think we should start a drinking game. Take a drink everytime someone makes one of the following posts on the PPC Release-Picture thread:

• Why is it blue? There's no reason it should be blue.
  
• Why is it white? It should be blue.
  
• It should be corkscrewing, not perfectly straight!
  
• Why doesn't it look like lightning? PPCs are lightning guns!
  
• You need to make it more visible because it's hard to see right now and makes PPC snipers too powerful.
  
• You need to make it dimmer because thy're too easy to track down the person who shot them.
  
• He should be overheating right now! That's not fair to ballistics!
  
• Forget ballistics! PPCs FTW-OMG WHO NEEDS ACs?
  
• It's not accurate enough, why should we even use it?
  
• It's too accurate, that's not fair!
  
• The EMP effect it causes makes the PPC an unbalanced cheater weapon.
  
• WHERE'S MY GAUSS?!
  
• How many ER PPCs can I put on a Flea?

Nothing's ever good enough for some people. Collective opinion will most always be better than 'My way or the highway'.

[Lord Wolfchild]

TIM-BER-WOLF! TIM-BER-WOLF!

[Aegis Kleais]

Lord Wolfchild, on 05 May 2012 - 11:25 AM, said:

TIM-BER-WOLF! TIM-BER-WOLF!

Though an artist's job is never done, if FD could at least show some Timber Wolf concept art for the Mech when it comes out down the line, that would be beyond sweet.

After seeing the Catapult, if the Wolf shares similar design cues, I think it's going to have a style all its own, and look magnificent.

Also, though FD is responsible for the vision of these Mechs (and they look great, sans the Centurion) we also have to thank those who are responsible for turning that concept art into the Mechs we see on the battlefield. From art assets, to modelers and animators; these people breathe life into those creations and turn them into the Mechs we drool over.

I'm HOPING for a 3049 "sighting" release of the Wolf, but if not, will attempt as patient a wait as I can for his inevitable 3050 release.

Edited by Aegis Kleaisâ„¢, 05 May 2012 - 11:33 AM.

[Solis Obscuri]

Prosperity Park, on 05 May 2012 - 08:20 AM, said:

When this first sceenshot of a PPC comes out, I think we should start a drinking game. Take a drink everytime someone makes one of the following posts on the PPC Release-Picture thread:

• Why is it blue? There's no reason it should be blue.
  
• Why is it white? It should be blue.
  
• It should be corkscrewing, not perfectly straight!
  
• Why doesn't it look like lightning? PPCs are lightning guns!
  
• You need to make it more visible because it's hard to see right now and makes PPC snipers too powerful.
  
• You need to make it dimmer because thy're too easy to track down the person who shot them.
  
• He should be overheating right now! That's not fair to ballistics!
  
• Forget ballistics! PPCs FTW-OMG WHO NEEDS ACs?
  
• It's not accurate enough, why should we even use it?
  
• It's too accurate, that's not fair!
  
• The EMP effect it causes makes the PPC an unbalanced cheater weapon.
  
• WHERE'S MY GAUSS?!
  
• How many ER PPCs can I put on a Flea?

Ohh... I think I'd better just pre-emptively start drinking now...

Edited by Solis Obscuri, 05 May 2012 - 12:52 PM.

[Lord Wolfchild]

Aegis Kleais™, on 05 May 2012 - 11:32 AM, said:

After seeing the Catapult, if the Wolf shares similar design cues, I think it's going to have a style all its own, and look magnificent.

Also, though FD is responsible for the vision of these Mechs (and they look great, sans the Centurion) we also have to thank those who are responsible for turning that concept art into the Mechs we see on the battlefield. From art assets, to modelers and animators; these people breathe life into those creations and turn them into the Mechs we drool over.

As it is always a massive creative step to bring the concept to 3D Models, I really salute all those incorporated into these processes. I would think that it is a great thing to implement the designs, which brings much pleasure to the artists involved - I really envy them a bit. :-)

The whole Timberwolf thing would be just great, but in the end i would settle for a marauder anyway - a love that was settled in my heart since the Gray Death trilogy, the point where it all started for me... *sigh* Hm, considering this, I would settle for a grasshopper... A well, I just take anything I get, just keep up the great work guys, me fingers are itching badly for some mech controls!!

[NuclearMessiah]

Looking forward to it.

[EDMW CSN]

Mechs mechs mechs more mechs

[dyrewolfe]

Ah, okay then.

Been away for a couple of months and was rather expecting the game to be up and running (wasn't the original schedule to have the thing done by April - May?)

Still, nice to know stuff is happening...keep up the good work!

[Chuckie]

Wheres all the new stuff..?

A few screenshots.. last Thursday.. (a day late) but promised more.. !!

Wheres our MORE ??

Seems if anything we kind of got less last week and a day late.. Just sayin..

( I Know I know some people you just can't satisfy.. )

[Aegis Kleais]

Chuckie, on 07 May 2012 - 08:08 AM, said:

Wheres our MORE ??

Your more, good sir.

[Nakir]

InnerSphereNews, on 01 May 2012 - 02:16 PM, said:

Hi Everybody!

We wanted to give you an update on what’s going on over here at Piranha, how work on MechWarrior Online is going, and what to expect this month from us. We’ve skipped the usual ‘(Month) Is (Something) Warfare Month’ as we want to bring more specific things to your attention. Therefore, here is what to expect for the month ahead:

• Screenshot(s) of the Week(s)
  
• Fan-lead Q&A
  
• Weekly Reviews of progress
  
• Wallpaper(s)
  
• A Newsletter
  
• More ‘Mech(s)!

Cheers,
The MechWarrior Online Staff

I really like this "S" in the word mechS!!!!