Between thhem more or less saying that MWO doesn't cover their costs anymore, and the sudden move to Epic, I think we should probably be happy they got it out at all (and hopefully it won't be another Rune 2 -.-).
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries |OT| "In Real Combat, Speed Is Life"
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Between thhem more or less saying that MWO doesn't cover their costs anymore, and the sudden move to Epic, I think we should probably be happy they got it out at all (and hopefully it won't be another Rune 2 -.-).
Does salvage work the same as Harebrained Schemes' Battletech? Is this another dismemberment Pokemon game?!
I still play the MechWarrior 2 games on my Windows 98 machine regularly. I understand why they went with EGS for the guarantee, but I wont be trying this out for a year. I wish the franchise was in a better place, but at least it is nice to see an attempt at a single player game in the series again.
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Prerelease discussion for the game is as good a time as ever to repost this:
I lost my mind when I first saw this trailer. Hard to believe it has been over 10 years since it was shown.
I lost my mind when I first saw this trailer. Hard to believe it has been over 10 years since it was shown.
I swear to god, I jumped out of my chair screaming and jumping around the room when this was announced. My GF and then dog (RIP :( thought I had gone completely crazy.
Man, what a dream that was back then...
great thread, Dancrane212 would you mind inserting the novellas that they released for free? They are a great read for those who would like to build the lore and characters around this game
Get the links here
https://mw5mercs.com/novellas
It's like those big manuals we read back in the 90's for PC big boxes. I strongly recommend reading these before firing up this game
Get the links here
https://mw5mercs.com/novellas
It's like those big manuals we read back in the 90's for PC big boxes. I strongly recommend reading these before firing up this game
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Unlock time.
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Not much new stuff aside from folk playing the preorder preview. Reviews should be going up tomorrow with a bunch more coverage.
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Yep.
I'm sure there are differences in the specifics. But you will still haggle for salvage and mech chassis parts to strengthen your mercenary company.
Annoyed by some of the technical problems like no 21:9 support, no rtx at launch, no mod editor at launch, but they have acknowledged that all three are being worked on at least. That said, the "beta" is a lot of fun despite the sometimes dumb ai. The building destruction and the feeling of bad assery when you have a city fight with building getting destroyed everywhere is awesome. Some of the most visually exciting mechwarrior gameplay ever. Very satisfying explosions and effects and they are really taking the best visual and gameplay aspects of the different mechwarrior games and smashing them into one. Feels very "by the fans for the fans"
I feel like that is all I needed to hear to pick this up tomorrow
No 21:9? I was watching a streamer who was playing in 32:9, which seems like an even less common ratio.
It was announced a long time ago (I think around 3 years), but as mentioned, they haven't done a good job with securing press coverage for the game...
Again, I saw someone playing the beta in 32:9, so no 21:9 support would be unusual.
What do you all prefer turning the mech with when you use a HOTAS in the previous MechWarrior games? The x axis of the joystick, twisting the joystick, the paddle on the front of the thruster, or foot pedal? I'm on the verge of getting the Thrustmaster T-Flight X for this game.
I literally just ordered a T-Flight X today, so I'll let you know.
Back in my Mechwarrior 3 days I used a Sidewinder Precision Pro for pretty much everything. I recall pretty clearly using joystick twist for torso twist.
Never used a full HOTAS, though, so I'll have to experiment.
Hotas twist = turning legs, Joystick Twist = turning Torso
is how I did it... a long time ago.
But I also played the games on this monstrosity :)
Hotas twist = turning legs, Joystick Twist = turning Torso
is how I did it... a long time ago.
But I also played the games on this monstrosity :)
Oh my God, that's amazing.
This. Sidewinder Pro (that sadly seems like a huge hassle to get to work these days) twist was perfect for the torso movement in MW 3 and 4.
Yeah, I am going to pass for now, especially with the 1 year EGS exclusivity. So disappointing that VR support likely isn't coming.
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So is this the kind of game that actually plays better with HOTAS or it just an immersion and fun thing where you're probably better off with a mouse and playing it more like an FPS?
My CH CombatStick doesn't have twist action. But I do have a throttle with pedals, and TrackIR. Honestly that shit is all such a pain to have set up, I should really just have a second PC dedicated to sims (and VR I suppose)
My CH CombatStick doesn't have twist action. But I do have a throttle with pedals, and TrackIR. Honestly that shit is all such a pain to have set up, I should really just have a second PC dedicated to sims (and VR I suppose)
Mechwarrior Online is easier to play with mouse and keyboard. I expect this will be the same, where mouse simply is more precise.
But immersion is a million times better with HOTAS, so I would highly recommend going for that if you're into immersion.
In the beta the game HAS ultrawide resolutions but that doesn't mean the aspect ratio is correct. If you don't max out your fov the top and bottom of the screen is being cut off. Same issue the outer worlds has.
Please be good, please be good, please be good. I don't ask for much.
It has been a long wait since 4 and I did not like online too much, so I am hoping this will be at least decent.
It has been a long wait since 4 and I did not like online too much, so I am hoping this will be at least decent.
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It's been so long. I'm waiting for mod support before jumping in.
What's going on here???
the price is IP-based and depending on your region
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First reviews are better than I had feared!
8 from Destructoid, and a 7.5 from Handsome Phantom (no clue who that is, tbh)
8 from Destructoid, and a 7.5 from Handsome Phantom (no clue who that is, tbh)
Dancrane212 is it customary to make a review thread here? If so, could you make one for the reviews? they seem really good.
Sarna.net calls it the best mechwarrior yet
Sarna.net calls it the best mechwarrior yet
Good game but has some issues so for me A wait for sale. But there is a lot to like here.
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