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[ShadowThunder77]

Since ECM seems to be here to stay should i wait it out or uninstall the game??

BTW im asking cause i barely play since ECM came

[Sigifrid]

*Sigh...
Stop whining about it and adapt...

[Tarman]

If you can't figure out how to play with it in the game, then probably. It may get retooled but it's not going anywhere.

[Arcadian Xero]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 February 2013 - 04:38 PM, said:

Since ECM seems to be here to stay should i wait it out or uninstall the game??

BTW im asking cause i barely play since ECM came

Quit please. We need less bads

[Roughneck45]

If not being able to use e "R" key really throws your game off that much, you were not going to last long anyway.

[Signal27]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 February 2013 - 04:38 PM, said:

Since ECM seems to be here to stay should i wait it out or uninstall the game??

BTW im asking cause i barely play since ECM came

Take a break from the game and come back after a few months.

[Dr Warp Effect]

if ECM breaks your enjoyment of the game and you believe it will not be changed you have already answered your own question.

[Ghogiel]

BRACE YOURSELF

PPC STORM IS COMING

[Josef Nader]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 February 2013 - 04:38 PM, said:

Since ECM seems to be here to stay should i wait it out or uninstall the game??

BTW im asking cause i barely play since ECM came

You know, if you put any effort into learning to play and adapt instead of just quitting as soon as they introduced a new game mechanic, you'd know that the only place where ECM is too powerful is in light-on-light fights. Everywhere else, ECM is about as useful as a pile of used toilet paper.

Remember kids!

[Eddrick]

Check back at the forums on a regular bases. Uninstall if you can't wait any longer. You can always reinstall later if you find the game to be more to your liking in the future.

[Rhakthul]

Arcadian Xero, on 16 February 2013 - 04:41 PM, said:

Quit please. We need less bads

Posts like these really irritate me. Not only is it completely condescending, but it's very short sighted for game logevity.

I know, it's the internet and this type of dismissive comment is common... which in turn makes it, unfortunately, more accepted. I just wish people had more common curtesy. Is it that hard to give quick tips like:

"If you rely heavily on lock on weapons (LRM / SSRM), consider picking up TAG or PPCs (next patch)."
"Thermal vision is useful to spot ECMed mechs. Remember, friendly targets with LOS will always have a blue arrow over them, even if ECMed. So a thermal target without an arrow is an enemy."
"As a general rule, stay with the group, there is strength in numbers, even when ECMed."

No, not everyone has the same knowledge of in game mechanics, tactical thinking, aim, or computer (computer performance can have a big impact), but to dismiss them entirely because they demonstrate a single flaw?

As I said, before, it's also a bad idea for the game's longevity. More players means stronger word of mouth, which attracts more players. It also means more chances of people spending money, which means more revenue for PGI, and thus funding to continue patching and adding new content. Don't forget that MWO is a PvP centric game and without a big enough community, the model falls apart. ("Failed to find a match" anyone?) It'd be very unhealthy for "all the bads" to leave.


Yes it can be frustrating to be on a team of people who don't play as a team, play poorly, suicide, or any number of things. I get that... but I also know that I started off being quite terrible, too. (No, that's not implying I'm awesome now.)

People have distressingly limited perspectives.

[Vassago Rain]

Yepp. Definitely here to stay.
You could say it's the foundation pillar of information warfare.

Like we predicted long, long ago.
And you've been trolling almost as long.

[Xyroc]

Ghogiel, on 16 February 2013 - 04:59 PM, said:

BRACE YOURSELF

PPC STORM IS COMING

Its already here what you talking about lol

[Deamhan]

These threads keep popping up for a reason...

I decided to give the raven a go starting with the 3L. I'm now working on the 4X Elite then it'll be the 2X for Elite to open up master on the 3L.

ECM gives the raven a significant edge...Hell, that is actually an understatement. As for the Raven itself. In a complete need of a nerf. I mean, in my C1 I avoid assaults on 1v1. In the Raven, I don't fear ANY 1v1.

Edited by Deamhan, 16 February 2013 - 07:32 PM.

[Ghogiel]

I be putting PPCs right into DDC's CTs with ease.

Throw yo hand actuators in da air!

[Arcadian Xero]

Rhakthul, on 16 February 2013 - 07:12 PM, said:

Posts like these really irritate me. Not only is it completely condescending, but it's very short sighted for game logevity.

I know, it's the internet and this type of dismissive comment is common... which in turn makes it, unfortunately, more accepted. I just wish people had more common curtesy. Is it that hard to give quick tips like:

"If you rely heavily on lock on weapons (LRM / SSRM), consider picking up TAG or PPCs (next patch)."
"Thermal vision is useful to spot ECMed mechs. Remember, friendly targets with LOS will always have a blue arrow over them, even if ECMed. So a thermal target without an arrow is an enemy."
"As a general rule, stay with the group, there is strength in numbers, even when ECMed."

No, not everyone has the same knowledge of in game mechanics, tactical thinking, aim, or computer (computer performance can have a big impact), but to dismiss them entirely because they demonstrate a single flaw?

As I said, before, it's also a bad idea for the game's longevity. More players means stronger word of mouth, which attracts more players. It also means more chances of people spending money, which means more revenue for PGI, and thus funding to continue patching and adding new content. Don't forget that MWO is a PvP centric game and without a big enough community, the model falls apart. ("Failed to find a match" anyone?) It'd be very unhealthy for "all the bads" to leave.


Yes it can be frustrating to be on a team of people who don't play as a team, play poorly, suicide, or any number of things. I get that... but I also know that I started off being quite terrible, too. (No, that's not implying I'm awesome now.)

People have distressingly limited perspectives.

He didn't ask for help, he asked if he should quit or not. I said he should quit.

And clearly he can't be bothered to look at the hundreds of the threads dealing with ECM, so why should i waste my time helping someone who doesn't want to play because of an easily dealt with game mechanic.

[Rhakthul]

Arcadian Xero, on 16 February 2013 - 07:44 PM, said:

He didn't ask for help, he asked if he should quit or not. I said he should quit.

And clearly he can't be bothered to look at the hundreds of the threads dealing with ECM, so why should i waste my time helping someone who doesn't want to play because of an easily dealt with game mechanic.

Then tell him to quit; I'm objecting more to the "we need less bads" part of your post. I guess if what you said in this post was your intent, it could have been phrased as:

"If you're not willing to learn how to counter / deal with it, then quit."

Gets the same point across without sounding so pompous.


(Your point about people not searching for similar threads is well taken. That should be one of the first courses of action before making a new thread.)

[M3atloaf]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 February 2013 - 04:38 PM, said:

Since ECM seems to be here to stay should i wait it out or uninstall the game??

BTW im asking cause i barely play since ECM came

Uninstall. It is never going away.

[Thirdstar]

Guess Vass and I are the only two people who recognized the OP's name from tons of very similar troll posts.

[Star Colonel Mustard Kerensky]

Thirdstar, on 16 February 2013 - 08:54 PM, said:

Guess Vass and I are the only two people who recognized the OP's name from tons of very similar troll posts.

Trolls have an easier time recognizing each other.