SonicMage117 Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 It looks great, it definitely looks like it takes a few inspirations from the mech game called Brigador. Which is one of my favorites on Steam. The only thing I'm worried about is if turn-based mechanics will take away from what makes mech combat "mech combat".. There's alot of technicalities in mech combat that of which made Mechwarrior and Brigador so great, I wonder how that will translate to actually playing in turn-based strategy. I'm interested. I'm also curious to how this will stack up against it's fellow turn-based Mech game "Dual Gear" which seems more focused on Anime-styled ermmm Japanese-styled rather mechs like Armored Core. Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail...
Keyrock Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I haven't watched it yet but here it is if anyone is interested [snip] -video- [/snip] 1 RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
majestic Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 The only thing I'm worried about is if turn-based mechanics will take away from what makes mech combat "mech combat".. There's alot of technicalities in mech combat that of which made Mechwarrior and Brigador so great, I wonder how that will translate to actually playing in turn-based strategy. I'm interested. Huh, entirely different genre. This is going to be strategy, not an action shooter. Like the board game. 1 No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering.
SonicMage117 Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Brigador isn't a fast-paced action shooter nor is it a twin-stick shooter (it looks like one at first glance). Brigador is all about planning and strategy but real-time. You can overshoot mechs if you're not careful and you must manage your armor and ammunition very carefully, also use cover wisely and there are tons of intricate things like dodging, crouching, cloaking, smoke bombs for evasion, there is alot I see in common with both games. Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail...
Oner Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 That Battletech trailer was sweet and the demo even sweeter. 1 Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
ShadySands Posted May 13, 2017 Author Posted May 13, 2017 So, I just realized that it says "turn-based mech combat returns to the PC" in the teaser and I'm assuming they are only referring to Battletech setting games but the only turn based (and official and released) Battletech game that I can think of is Crescent Hawks Inception which was the very first Battletech PC game from almost 30 years ago. I guess I don't really have anything to say about it other than it just seems a weird thing to say since they only made one TB game and then immediately moved away from turn based I don't really know where I thought I was going with this but since I typed it already 2 Free games updated 3/4/21
SonicMage117 Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 I would love a new MechCommander But this is wishful thinking. Showing my age here.... Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail...
Gromnir Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) So, I just realized that it says "turn-based mech combat returns to the PC" in the teaser and I'm assuming they are only referring to Battletech setting games but the only turn based (and official and released) Battletech game that I can think of is Crescent Hawks Inception which was the very first Battletech PC game from almost 30 years ago. I guess I don't really have anything to say about it other than it just seems a weird thing to say since they only made one TB game and then immediately moved away from turn based I don't really know where I thought I was going with this but since I typed it already we read the blurb broadly so as to mean that the BattleTech franchise, based 'pon the turn-based tabletop wargame, would be returning to the pc. HA! Good Fun! ps moments ago we noticed Tales of the Black Widow Company were selling for $59 at amazon. gonna need dig up our bettletech stuff and have us a fire sale. proceeds go to a worthy cause: reservations for two at the laundry in napa. Edited May 13, 2017 by Gromnir "If there be time to expose through discussion the falsehood and fallacies, to avert the evil by the processes of education, the remedy to be applied is more speech, not enforced silence."Justice Louis Brandeis, Concurring, Whitney v. California, 274 U.S. 357 (1927) "Im indifferent to almost any murder as long as it doesn't affect me or mine."--Gfted1 (September 30, 2019)
SonicMage117 Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 Dear Gromnir, One would think you'd make: "HA! Good fun!" Your signature by now Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail...
ShadySands Posted May 13, 2017 Author Posted May 13, 2017 Finally watched the beta video, I was going to give the beta a hard pass since I'm only in it for the campaign but now I don't think I can wait to play it Free games updated 3/4/21
Gromnir Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 Finally watched the beta video, I was going to give the beta a hard pass since I'm only in it for the campaign but now I don't think I can wait to play it we got beta access, so if you wanna wait a couple days, we can provide feedback 'fore you take the plunge. HA! Good Fun! 1 "If there be time to expose through discussion the falsehood and fallacies, to avert the evil by the processes of education, the remedy to be applied is more speech, not enforced silence."Justice Louis Brandeis, Concurring, Whitney v. California, 274 U.S. 357 (1927) "Im indifferent to almost any murder as long as it doesn't affect me or mine."--Gfted1 (September 30, 2019)
Leferd Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 That demo really looks promising. Certainly prettier than Shadowrun. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
SonicMage117 Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 It has a game hub/page on Steam Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail...
Keyrock Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 That demo really looks promising. Certainly prettier than Shadowrun. I actually really liked the aesthetic of the Shadowrun games they did, but, yeah, the graphical fidelity in Battletech is on a completely different level. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Majek Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 Now i wonder how Battletech would look with fixed isometric camera and on pre-rendered backgrounds. :D Well mech couldn't be so low poly as characters were in shadowrun that's for sure, but otherwise it looks awesome in my mind. 1.13 killed off Ja2.
Gfted1 Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 That Beta video was awesome, Im very excited to play. It did make me lol when one of the mech's was reduced to a torso and one leg on the paperdoll but still walking in the game, but I uderstand there are limitations. At least the arms get blown off. "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa"
Gorgon Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 When is that new Mechwarrior thing coming out. Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all.
SonicMage117 Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 Is the new Mechwarrior game VR only? I sure hope not. Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail...
Lexx Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 I totally forgot they were working on a new MechWarrior game. "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
ShadySands Posted May 14, 2017 Author Posted May 14, 2017 Is the new Mechwarrior game VR only? I sure hope not. Not that I've heard. Just VR support but I haven't seen anything new since December. Would probably be a dumb move to limit the audience like that 1 Free games updated 3/4/21
Gromnir Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 https://community.battletechgame.com/forums/threads/6855?page=24 seems to be a delay for the beta key release. am gonna get work done then check back this afternoon. will update once we have had a chance to kick the tires and take a mech or two for a spin 'round the block. HA! Good Fun! 2 "If there be time to expose through discussion the falsehood and fallacies, to avert the evil by the processes of education, the remedy to be applied is more speech, not enforced silence."Justice Louis Brandeis, Concurring, Whitney v. California, 274 U.S. 357 (1927) "Im indifferent to almost any murder as long as it doesn't affect me or mine."--Gfted1 (September 30, 2019)
ShadySands Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 Just got an email saying my stuff was ready and got a key for the beta Going to hold off though 2 Free games updated 3/4/21
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