85 replies to this topic

[Martini Henrie]

He he he, I was pugging in my new Illya and we stomped out opponants. At about 7-0 we get 'I wish pre-mares would go back to playing 8 v 8 and leave the rest of us alone.

I almost choked laughing.

Bless 'em, there arent always enough people around to get a full 8 man teams in. Besides, pugging keeps my perspective on the game. Team play is where I have the most fun though.

[Carpaccio]

As someone who only discovered MWO three days ago (although a long FAFSA mech fan), let me say I enjoyed entering a game with a bewildering array of controls and getting my face stomped like grandma in a mosh pit. I sucked. So I played smarter. I still suck, but at least I am not stuck in a corner getting my arse chewed by an ac20 anymore. I bought my my own commando with the points I earned and upgraded it the last 3 days. I still suck. I earned xp for my pilot. I still suck. I even out-maneuvered a hunchback and was able to keep the damage up on HIS arse until he went down. I am sure he was noob like me saying "WTF!?! how do I control this damn thing!" I still suck.

I haven't had this much fun in a video game in a long time.

Long story short: How the hell do you join a premade? Is there a lobby I am not seeing? Secret handshake? Not that anyone wants a commando ssrm/laser/tag monkey cluttering up their drop ship, but it would be nice to know how when I don't suck.

Edited by Stedd Grimwold, 05 December 2012 - 12:57 PM.

[Odins Fist]

Agent of Change, on 05 December 2012 - 12:17 PM, said:

Did I say you WERE or WEREN'T running in 8 man premades. No I simply asked a question and pointed out a general flaw in the argument being made if a player (see no specific accusation) was as good as you (simply using your example of prowess as a baseline) should probably not say anything critical about an action they were participating in while implying others would be doing the same (if it doesn't apply to you it doesn't, but it does apply to some on this thread).

The I asked two questions because i made no assumptions about your gaming preferences. You'll note the If's, that usually means a question. I admit it may have seemed rhetorical, it was not.

I mean really I would worry more about comprehension of the post before you trying to dismiss something quasi-intellectual. Clearly stated points in full sentences is just good form.

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Kobold, on 05 December 2012 - 10:48 AM, said:

I don't understand what the OP is trying to say.

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Odins Fist, on 05 December 2012 - 10:52 AM, said:

He's saying, now that they got what they wanted with 8 V 8 drops they are complaining that it's too hard, and that they want their "PUG STOMPING" privilages back...

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bug3at3r, on 05 December 2012 - 11:05 AM, said:

This is my prediction, yes.

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Hmmmmm....

[bug3at3r]

<--- makes phail topics.

Can't really do anything now, damage is done.

[UnseenFury]

I play in the groups exclusively and I didn't whine, 8v8 gave my clan challenge again.

It's just r3t4rds that would whine about anything.

[Bilbo]

Stedd Grimwold, on 05 December 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

As someone who only discovered MWO three days ago (although a long FAFSA mech fan), let me say I enjoyed entering a game with a bewildering array of controls and getting my face stomped like grandma in a mosh pit. I sucked. So I played smarter. I still suck, but at least I am not stuck in a corner getting my arse chewed by an ac20 anymore. I bought my my own commando with the points I earned and upgraded it the last 3 days. I still suck. I earned xp for my pilot. I still suck. I even out-maneuvered a hunchback and was able to keep the damage up on HIS arse until he went down. I am sure he was noob like me saying "WTF!?! how do I control this damn thing!" I still suck.

I haven't had this much fun in a video game in a long time.

Long story short: How the hell do you join a premade? Is there a lobby I am not seeing? Secret handshake? Not that anyone wants a commando ssrm/laser/tag monkey cluttering up their drop ship, but it would be nice to know how when I don't suck.

http://mwomercs.com/...e-chat-servers/
Also, check out the merc forums for info on various and sundry units.

[Dracol]

Stedd Grimwold, on 05 December 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

Long story short: How the hell do you join a premade? Is there a lobby I am not seeing? Secret handshake? Not that anyone wants a commando ssrm/laser/tag monkey cluttering up their drop ship, but it would be nice to know how when I don't suck.

Look for the stickies about the open Teamspeak servers. Best way to get into the 8v8 side of MWO.

[Davers]

I haven't been able to drop 8v8 since I CTD 2/3 games. But while solo PUGing it, I sat in on one of our 8 man groups to hear the chatter. Man, do I want to get in on that! I haven't heard that much tension and communication in a battle in a long time. Actual discussion of enemy tactics and counters. Most matches seemed to go 10+ minutes. Everyone was having a blast. I can't wait for MWO to be stable enough for me that I can get involved.

[DraigUK]

Stedd Grimwold, on 05 December 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

As someone who only discovered MWO three days ago (although a long FAFSA mech fan), let me say I enjoyed entering a game with a bewildering array of controls and getting my face stomped like grandma in a mosh pit. I sucked. So I played smarter. I still suck, but at least I am not stuck in a corner getting my arse chewed by an ac20 anymore. I bought my my own commando with the points I earned and upgraded it the last 3 days. I still suck. I earned xp for my pilot. I still suck. I even out-maneuvered a hunchback and was able to keep the damage up on HIS arse until he went down. I am sure he was noob like me saying "WTF!?! how do I control this damn thing!" I still suck.

I haven't had this much fun in a video game in a long time.

Long story short: How the hell do you join a premade? Is there a lobby I am not seeing? Secret handshake? Not that anyone wants a commando ssrm/laser/tag monkey cluttering up their drop ship, but it would be nice to know how when I don't suck.

Great attitude!

Check out the Merc forums for many guilds/units recruiting, jump on the TS channels for random 8 man fun. Come join the party!

[Lykaon]

River McCain, on 05 December 2012 - 11:02 AM, said:

For the record I have never complained about Organized teams. I will actually be part of one once CW comes online.

I have complained about the PuGs that do not fight, and choose to farm or derp around the battlefield getting blown to bits. A bad player is a bad player regardless of how they drop.

You said it brother.

This is the reason I am so greatful to have 8 v 8 premades.

Phase one was nothing short of moron lottery with the victory going to whatever team had fewer bads/bots/suiciders/teamkillers and disconnects.

At least now when a team has a loss they know it was for one reason (barring disconnects and bugs) that reason was the other team played better.

You will always learn more from a loss vs another 8 man premade than you could possibly gain from crushing pugs.

[Superslicks]

Odins Fist, on 05 December 2012 - 10:52 AM, said:

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He's saying, now that they got what they wanted with 8 V 8 drops they are complaining that it's too hard, and that they want their "PUG STOMPING" privilages back...

Didnt see that coming lol
regards
Josh

[JimSuperBleeder]

DraigUK, on 05 December 2012 - 01:33 PM, said:

Great attitude!

Check out the Merc forums for many guilds/units recruiting, jump on the TS channels for random 8 man fun. Come join the party!

Agree. If you have the time and willingness to play with others, finding a good group is key for experiencing the game to the fullest.

[Belorion]

I haven't seen anyone complain about pre-mades...

[Henchman 24]

Agent of Change, on 05 December 2012 - 11:06 AM, said:

So tell me then are you rolling the trial mechs or are you going to step up and play with the Pro leagues?

I mean obviously that's the right thing to do rather than blacklist an entire segment of the population with an accusation you have little evidence of. Does it happen sure, is it as common as made out, doubtful.

The real question is not how many people will panzy out and go back to the pugs it's will you and the other critics find your balls and up your game?

Oh please, he neither blacklisted anyone, nor said he wouldn't drop in 8 man groups. He called out some of the crappier groups we've all seen over the last 5 months for what they do, don't ignore it, it just makes you look bad.

While I know the benefits of groups, I can also respect the reasons for why people pug, or even just pull up in a repair free money making trial mech if K/D isn't their ego trip. Acting like he didn't have a point, and going off on a tangent just makes groups look worse.

Don't do us any favors thanks.

[Like a Sir]

Stedd Grimwold, on 05 December 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

As someone who only discovered MWO three days ago (although a long FAFSA mech fan), let me say I enjoyed entering a game with a bewildering array of controls and getting my face stomped like grandma in a mosh pit. I sucked. So I played smarter. I still suck, but at least I am not stuck in a corner getting my arse chewed by an ac20 anymore. I bought my my own commando with the points I earned and upgraded it the last 3 days. I still suck. I earned xp for my pilot. I still suck. I even out-maneuvered a hunchback and was able to keep the damage up on HIS arse until he went down. I am sure he was noob like me saying "WTF!?! how do I control this damn thing!" I still suck.

I haven't had this much fun in a video game in a long time.

Long story short: How the hell do you join a premade? Is there a lobby I am not seeing? Secret handshake? Not that anyone wants a commando ssrm/laser/tag monkey cluttering up their drop ship, but it would be nice to know how when I don't suck.

Amazing first post!!! With attitude like that, I am sure lots of people will be happy to have you in their drop, commando and all, welcome to the game.

bug3at3r, on 05 December 2012 - 01:03 PM, said:

<--- makes phail topics.

Can't really do anything now, damage is done.

Well at least you see it, you have to admit: It's hilarious how all you see in this thread, are premade guys hi-fiving each other about the change on every page... That did not go as expected eh

[Kraven Kor]

I doubt such an attitude will be prevalent in the 8v8 teams; but it will happen. Those with such an attitude will likely never grow out of it and thus learn and get better and be able to compete.

I say this after about 8 losses (complete stomps) vs. 2 wins last night on 8v8 drops.

[IceSerpent]

Stedd Grimwold, on 05 December 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

Long story short: How the hell do you join a premade? Is there a lobby I am not seeing? Secret handshake?

One way to do it is to wait till full moon and sacrifice an AFKer puggie on your front lawn at midnight, or you could go to http://mwomercs.com/...orp-recruiting/ and check which units are currently recruiting...whichever is easier for you.

[Bunko]

Anyone that wants to go the low road for easy kills constantly should go back to pug stomping.

Those of us that enjoy the challenge are happy with the 8 vs 8 addition. Unfortunately, sometimes our group size is not exactly 8 so we are still playing with pugs.

Edited by Bunko, 05 December 2012 - 02:57 PM.

[Kobold]

Solis Obscuri, on 05 December 2012 - 12:09 PM, said:

I need more room in my sig...

All of "Kobold's Quotables Kuotes" may be used free of charge, if given proper citations.

[Tarman]

Kobold, on 05 December 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

I'm sure some people will do what the OP is suggesting then. But that attitude isn't limited to people in premades. In fact, the entire attitude of many of the puglet players who complain about premades is very similar.

There are a lot of pots and kettles on this forum.

We could start a restaurant.