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[AntiCitizenJuan]

I already have my 4H Elited, but a lot of people quit the game before ever really getting to experience picking a mech and creating a build, arguably the most important part of it.

You have to grind about 5-7 hours to get a decent first medium mech, so why not just reduce the cost of the first purchase? Let players know that their first mech is 50% off, and only their first mech. They'll play the game and they'll see the customization involved.

I guarantee more people will stay instead of dropping MW: O to play Hawken.

[Pariah Devalis]

I... actually agree with this. The fun of Mechwarrior is largely set in having your own machine that you can customize. A 50% off for first mech would be nice. Alternatively, a starter Medium mech like a Hunchback or Centurion already in their hanger could be nice as well.

[IceSerpent]

They are going to do pretty much what you are suggesting:

"...Speaking of imaginary mechmoney, Piranha is also aiming to make MWO more new player-friendly by upping the rate of C-bill gain for players’ first 25 matches. This “Cadet Bonus” should allow players to buy their first mech in about half the time it currently takes..."

Full article.

[FrupertApricot]

Completely ignores the real issues with new user experience and still instigates a bit of a grind. fail.

[IceSerpent]

FrupertApricot, on 15 December 2012 - 11:23 AM, said:

Completely ignores the real issues with new user experience and still instigates a bit of a grind. fail.

Sorry, F2P games usually use "spend time or spend cash" business model, and don't cater to instant gratification crowd.

[FrostCollar]

FrupertApricot, on 15 December 2012 - 11:23 AM, said:

Completely ignores the real issues with new user experience and still instigates a bit of a grind. fail.

However, it's a relatively simple solution that reduces the largest hurdle in any new player's career: getting their first mech with nothing but inferior stock models to play beforehand. I still remember my days in the stock Raven 2X, and I do so with a shudder.