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Mech exterior vrs interior.


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#1 Necro

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Posted December 05 2012 - 04:33 PM

So, why do all mechs have a windowed HUD when not all mechs even have windows on them?

#2 Kerbstomp

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Posted December 05 2012 - 04:54 PM

This has been discussed a good bit in the past. Specifically here (Sorry if you don't have access to the alpha threads):
http://community.pla...to-be-that-guy/

View PostCameronKerby, on October 01 2012 - 11:20 AM, said:

Yes, they're monitors.  No, it doesn't completely make sense. Originally they were intended to be cockpit windows, but the scope of the game changed, and we didn't want to be tied to designing every mech with windows. Also, making an original cockpit for every mech would not only be a ton of work for us, but we'd also be making players constantly adjust to different interfaces. That or we'd have to keep most of the stuff in the same locations, making the mechs look very similar as a result.

So while it doesn't necessarily all add up, it's a design choice we're happy with. But don't let that stop you from explaining the inconsistencies away! :D


#3 Necro

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Posted December 05 2012 - 04:58 PM

Thanks, I was expecting it was a design choice and really hoping it was mostly temporary and you guys were going to be coming out with unique HUDs and no I don't have access to the alpha forums though I did sign up for alpha.

You guys just didn't love me enough :(

#4 The_Eldritch_Abomination

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Posted December 06 2012 - 02:27 AM

I remember seeing similar discussions back in the days of the Alpha. Alot of <EXPLETIVE REDACTED> was being thrown around, even up to the 1st and possibly 2nd CBE. But we reached the general conclusion that the mechs use viewscreens. It's a shame that i can't reach the <EXPLETIVE REDACTED> page. D:

Edited by The_Eldritch_Abomination, December 06 2012 - 02:28 AM.

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