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#1 Cloudstorm

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Posted September 19 2014 - 07:41 PM

Been away for three weeks, so I was looking forward to a few games on my return. Logged on and had some great games but the world looked different. After thinking about it I realised what it was, every one was in the air dodging like crazy with air compressors. It looked so artificial areal ping pong with flying budgies.
Any one else get the same impression after giving the game a rest and returning?
I think the game would be better if the air compressor was taken out  and it would feel like a Mech game and more true to its roots.
Any one got a view?
Good gaming to all

#2 Spliff_Craven

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Posted September 19 2014 - 07:55 PM

I say the air compressor should be standard for all mechs.

However... If they were to take it away entirely; I would be ok with it.

Regardless, the Air Compressor should not be a bolt on item.

So for me, it's full speed or nothing.

#3 TwentyFirstPilot

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Posted September 19 2014 - 08:16 PM

Odd that you noticed this now. AC has been a common item for months. The meta hasn't really changed over the past three weeks while you were gone.

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View PostAmidatelion, on May 24 2014 - 01:36 AM, said:

Yeah, but dude, we are at 1750. As much as we would like to be Professional Yolodrivers like you [Meraple] and Lightangel112, we're not there yet. It's something to aspire to, sure, but there's a lot of ground to cover.

View Postcomic_sans, on October 31 2014 - 05:50 PM, said:

SS, you wanna fight me?  I'm druuuuuunk????? You could maybe win?!!

#4 BurnsHot

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Posted September 19 2014 - 08:30 PM

If the AC was taking out the the Scout would be a very WEAK mech.  

I would like to see them keep it and make it standard on every mech, but they might need to tweak its movement just a little bit on the scout and turn it down just a tad.

#5 EliteShooter

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Posted September 19 2014 - 08:32 PM

I'm gonna make a million complaints thread. Then I'm gonna take a break thread. Then I'm gonna make a comeback thread.

I am not very sure if you're trying to get attention or what.

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Posted September 19 2014 - 08:45 PM

View PostBurnsHot, on September 19 2014 - 08:30 PM, said:

If the AC was taking out the the Scout would be a very WEAK mech.

I think Hestoned would like a word with you.

Edited by DM30, September 19 2014 - 08:46 PM.


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Posted September 19 2014 - 08:49 PM

View PostDM30, on September 19 2014 - 08:45 PM, said:

View PostBurnsHot, on September 19 2014 - 08:30 PM, said:

If the AC was taking out the the Scout would be a very WEAK mech.

I think Hestoned would like a word with you.

Not only him, Mushy is an example of a scout that can excel just with his ground game.

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Posted September 19 2014 - 09:12 PM

I love ground scout. as long as i'm not using heat... i need my a/c for heat but otherwise i slap on my heals and dance in people's robot souls!

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Posted September 19 2014 - 09:21 PM

I play Heat infil a lot, I played it more than any other mech, and it's really turned out that you DON'T need too much air game in order to play it well. Took me a long time to become able to be as efficient on the ground than in the air, with AC. I think I play less in the air because infil's fuel consumption :P You'll know the story ... Also can't equip fuel converter cuz to me AC and Advanced reconstructor are more valuable.

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Posted September 19 2014 - 10:01 PM

Man, these forums have mellowed out in some ways. Where did all the people who were adamantly against AC go? I would prefer to see AC removed as I simply don't like using it or playing against somebody who uses it (yes I use non-AC Berserker, and I'm pretty good with it too). If the Scout becomes UP (which I doubt), it can be buffed.

If AC was standard equipment, I'd be happiest if the dynamics of AC were tuned for each mech like other stats (health, air speed, overheat recovery, etc).

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Posted September 19 2014 - 10:25 PM

View PostBurnsHot, on September 19 2014 - 08:30 PM, said:

If the AC was taking out the the Scout would be a very WEAK mech.  
I run scout with no AC.
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Posted September 20 2014 - 02:43 AM

AC is my life .....i can't be alive , so i need him for every A class mech

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Posted September 20 2014 - 05:41 AM

View PostBurnsHot, on September 19 2014 - 08:30 PM, said:

If the AC was taking out the the Scout would be a very WEAK mech.  

I happen to disagree.
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Posted September 20 2014 - 09:26 AM

View PostCloudstorm, on September 19 2014 - 07:41 PM, said:

Been away for three weeks, so I was looking forward to a few games on my return. Logged on and had some great games but the world looked different. After thinking about it I realised what it was, every one was in the air dodging like crazy with air compressors. It looked so artificial areal ping pong with flying budgies.
Any one else get the same impression after giving the game a rest and returning?
I think the game would be better if the air compressor was taken out  and it would feel like a Mech game and more true to its roots.
Any one got a view?
Good gaming to all
I played a few games with you the other day.
I am pretty sure I topscored each time, only bringing it up because I didn't use AC on the mechs I used.

The key to the game at the moment is survivability, something that is no longer a default. No more 600 HP scouts. AC is good for it at mid-tier play, certainly, and it has it's place higher up, but if you can throw your enemy off with short jumps between shots, ground dodges, kiting, and boosting after dodging, all while remaining mostly on the ground, you'll conserve fuel, and be able to survive longer.

One further point-the game is not a mech simulator. It's a first person arena shooter that chooses to use mechs as an explanation for the incredible range of movement available to you.

Edited by ticklemyiguana, September 20 2014 - 09:27 AM.

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Posted September 20 2014 - 02:23 PM

This is what happens when you shoehorn in drastic changes to the core mechanics.
It looks bizarre.

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Posted September 20 2014 - 08:37 PM

Post was a genuine question on people's views, fully understand no recent changes to the mechanics of the game.
It was all about the impression you got when playing. It also was as much a question on the preferences of the current playing community.
If the ac stays then the Mech artwork needs to change and get some serious side thrusters so at least it looks realistic.

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Posted September 20 2014 - 08:43 PM

Elite
258 posts versus 3688 posts, who needs attention?




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