It's got jump jets!
It's got jump jets!
And according to the Tech Manuals I just searched, we only have to wait til 2030 to drive one! ... Damn you for informing me about the 1:1 time ratio. I want my Naginata now! ... I guess I'm gonna have to use the Catapult for now.
Edit: Speaking of which, the game is what? 3049 now? I haven't had time to do any info seeking on the game yet, but does that mean they're gonna go for release around Aug/Sept of this year to sync to the Periphery invasion on release?
It's not completely clear.
Yes, right now is May 25, 3049. The devs have a daily updates with fake ISN news articles pushing bits of history/lore in real time.
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One of the big things that limits what goes in the game is art assets. The mechs need to be modeled, animated, etc. It takes time.
My guess is, the game launches in August with 15-20 IS mechs, and that's what we play with for half a year. PGI spends that time getting the the 16 frontline Clan omnimechs ready for release in March 2013.
[BTW, http://mwomercs.com/news/2012/05/265...s-arriving-now BETA INVITES ARE IN THE WILD you cn fill out a survey now to increase your odds of entry.]
They also need time to balance superior clantech for play. The lore has an excuse in zellbrigen for how the clans get stomped, but I doubt any non-fan player is going to hold to that behavior.
Honestly I'd happily put up with being in an Uller if it meant getting this game any quicker lol.
500 keys were handed out for the beta D;
Never get one QQ
12th teased mech
http://static.mwomercs.com/img/galle...9A93684788.jpg
Unimpressed by his loadout choices. But I went from six to noon watching that. Can't wait.
If you pop on the MWO forums, Paul spends whatever spare time he has trolling everyone. The loadout was specifically tailored to set people frothing.
EDIT
Dev News with timeline and current specs
http://mwomercs.com/news/2012/06/287...veloper-update
Well, even if I get beta access, I'm fucked.MechWarrior Online Minimum System Spec:
CPU:
Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz
Athlon II X2 245e
GPU:
GeForce 8800GT
Radeon HD 5600/5700
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Windows Vista 32-bit
DirectX: DX9
HDD Space: 4 GB
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MechWarrior Online Recommended System Spec:
CPU:
Core i3-2500
AMD Athlon II X4 650
GPU:
GeForce GTX 285
Radeon HD 5830
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Windows 7 SP-1 64-Bit
DirectX: DX9
HDD Space: 4 GB
Damn... RAM's the only thing that rapes me. I only have 4GB myself, rofl. Derp.
WTF @ this Founders shit...
Think it works sort of like a premium for some games out there. World of Tanks from wargaming also uses the same model. Just.. shittier.
Do we know how far ahead the early start is? Because it almost seems like you'd be screwed not to buy... and then not getting 4 mechs
Well, starter packages in Tanks (I reference this because the model is really similar) basically gives you gold (premium currency) so you can convert EXP or whatever into a research tree and it's a slight starter.. but yeah. Seems like this is a package to give people a good boost ahead of people who don't. How much is it? Haven't followed
Damn looks like it's time to upgrade!
Yep. Pretty much the same as World of Tanks, only the premium offers a little more.
Loving the recommended specs. Time to get serious about new tech.