I believe you can be negative but still be excited and wait eagerly for a game For example here the video looked a lot a "quake-with-mech", especially the way you just aimed at your opponent, no radar, no lock-system for you missiles, etc.
If I'm wrong, say it. I really played only a little of Mechwarrior 3 after all!
Dunno what kinda missiles the pilot used, but there are a few types without lock-on.