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[Dullahan]

Summary:

• Some weapon tooltips say "Secondary" (mech shop, small boxes), and some weapon tooltips say "Special" (upgrades and optimizations windows).

• Weapon levels: in the optimizations tab they are referred to as leveling from "Weapon Level 0", "Weapon Level 1", "Weapon Level 2".  On the pop-up/hover-over weapon descriptions below the mechs, the perks are referred to as obtained at "Lv1", "Lv2", "Lv3".

• These naming conventions need to be standardized to minimize confusion.

Steps to Reproduce: Look in garage.

Frequency: Every time you go to the garage.

Severity: 3. Consistency is key.

Additional Notes: I love the game to death, been playing since Alpha 2.  Been trying to get this issue fixed/noticed since roughly CBE1.  It really bothers me. While a lot of players may "know what you mean" and go with it, it's something that should be easily fixable and could potentially cut down on a LOT of confusion new players might have when the game goes live.

System Specs: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 8gb RAM, Intel i7 Q740 1.73GHz (Boost up to 2.93GHz), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650, Wired internet ~30Mbps down/~3.5Mbps up.





(Side note: The new F9 screenshot button works flawlessly)

What naming conventions would you prefer_ "Secondary" or "Special"_ "Weapon Level 0-2" or "Weapon Level 1-3"_ TELL ME BELOW!

Edited by Dullahan, November 21 2012 - 09:11 AM.

[GrumpyCat]

I like "Secondary" and "Weapon Level 1-3"

[FluxX]

"Level 0" is usually a programming reference (PC count from zero, not one ). So I'd say it's a placeholder at the moment. But good find. As to "special/secondary" it really needs to be corrected!

[SirCannonFodder]

Wow, this is one of those things that no-one really thinks about, but when it's pointed out, it's utterly, blindingly obvious. I say go with "Secondary", fits with "Primary", and level 1-3.

[mevludin90]

As, FluxX noted, 0-2 is for programming. So that being that, it should say Level 1-3 because this is not for programmers but for players.

[Noin]

I just came to report that the weapon level on the upgrade screen of the mech does not match the mouse over.  Glad I searched first.

This is an easy fix and critical heading into open beta where this confusion could lead to a lot of confused folks.  

I would add that the mouse over for the special ability does not show the benefits of later levels, at least for the infiltrator.  I am guessing that I get more camouflage time.  It should says what level 1,2, and 3 do for me.  

Can't wait for the 12th!