An apology for 3rd person view

Thread in 'MechWarrior Online' started by Leonhart, Aug 24, 2013.

  1. Leonhart

    Leonhart Advanced Member

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    http://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/132637-3rd-person-an-update-and-apology/

    Just found this and thought that several of the people that are upset with PGI/IGP/MWO right now would like to see it.
     
  2. coolnames

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    thanks for that link...would not have seen it otherwise.

    Phew, WALLOFTEXT!

    But, an eloquent apology...I guess, since I still don't get why people are freaking out about the 3PV that has been implemented. I feel like it is a huge handicap when playing; the only benefit for me is to aesthetically appreciate the visuals of the game when rolling out of spawn at the start of a match.
     
  3. Tsume Eiranis

    Tsume Eiranis Well-Known Member

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    Eh, the problem with 3 PV is simply that in March it was stated, promised and sworn by PGI that no one would be forced to play with/against 3 PV...

    Now they go 180 and the information/reason/apology comes not in a timely fashion but basically AFTER shoving it down everyone's throat.

    I think the problem is the broken promise and lack of faith and not the actual mode itself.
     
  4. Blagg Zear

    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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    So the Shitstorm started already huhn? :rofl:
     
  5. The Verge

    The Verge Moderator Staff Member

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    They TECHNICALLY didn't force it, as it is an option. It is set to default, but you CAN turn it off.

    I do agree that they did shove it down everyone's throat, but they wanted feedback on this view, and apparently thought it necessary to make everyone test it. Boy, did they ever get some feedback. I hope they found what they were looking for; that being Ero-Asians playing with the new view. Because this mode is not meant for us here in North America.
     
  6. epikt

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    [size=36pt]GNEEEEE?????
     
  7. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    I've been tracking that thread for 2 days. It is amazing that a good deal of you guys actually come here for that kinda news.

    I don't blame you. Have you seen the poison and toxic responses in that thread?
     
  8. cs_kami

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    It's just that this site is so awesome Michael! (that and MWO is blocked at work... soooo. well yeah. Smurfys is also blocked so mechromancer is another alternative)
     
  9. Michael

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    You got a little something on your nose there....

    [quote author=cs_kami link=topic=3083.msg18627#msg18627 date=1377367537]
    (that and MWO is blocked at work... soooo. well yeah. Smurfys is also blocked so mechromancer is another alternative)
    [/quote]

    Ha!!! The truth will set you free!!!!! Smurfys is blocked too eh? Hmmmm weird, since it isn't a corporate website someone in your IT department must know exactly what it is or too many people have visited it so they blocked it.
     
  10. The Verge

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    http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/22/super-joystiq-podcast-special-gamescom-2013-day-4/

    listen to the last hour, and you will understand what Devs see and think.
     
  11. enileph

    enileph Star Lord

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    should have gone through site blocker.

    I tend to "accidently" hit 3PV players alot, enemy or otherwise. Must be the beacon...
     
  12. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    Bullet magnet?
     
  13. epikt

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    I listened to what you were referring to, and... well, I might be in denial but I can't believe it. o_O
    Please tell me his sample is not representative, please.
    It's already hard to believe anyone would play Elder Scrolls on 3pv; but that it exist a social group, however fucked up it can be, where the majority is playing 3pv, no, no, no, no! I've seen disgusting things, I eat frogs and snails, but it's too much to cope with. :whacko:
     
  14. The Verge

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    That is a proven test sample from a large game company. You can imagine, the small companies will follow the bigger companies, and this standard is being implemented in all sorts of games, including Elder Scrolls Online, and even War Thunder.
     
  15. Leonhart

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    damn man...i went back and read the first couple pages...and sheesh...people are PISSED! I didnt know it was that bad. I always just viewed the situation as just trying out a different idea. I kind of enjoy running around in 3rd person looking at my mechs at the beginning of a match but when the fight starts, first person view time.

    Then again, im a big time Dota 2 player and as any of us will tell you, those devs just say "F*** you, this is what's going to happen and you better deal with it."
     
  16. enileph

    enileph Star Lord

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    Well then we can say "Fuxk you Dev" we are going to pick on any 3PV player to give them such a bad time that you either give us our separation queue now, or you get a real "COMMUNITY WARFARE" of normal players making 3PV doinks a bad time.
     
  17. Blagg Zear

    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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    Dota 2 eh? Is cool man? I am a LoL Player. Am considering to try Dota2..

    BTT: Im always scouting for that drone on enemy players. If i find one, i tell my mates and then -> Focus Fire! :rofl:
     
  18. Leonhart

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    I've been playing dota 2 for some 9 years now and yes its worth playing. Much more so than LoL. Lol is the little kid spin-off version of Dota. I could go into the actual facts as to why LoL is but thats more for a personal message type thing. Dota2=the original, hardcore, skilled players while LoL= the newer, not so skilled players because the game itself is designed to be the exact same thing but much easier. And that's fact. I know Icefrog (the creator of Dota and co-creator of LoL) and i was there when the split happened that caused the birth of LoL.
     
  19. coolnames

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    I stopped going to the mwo forums about 5 months ago. Conversing with other closed beta players was generally pretty good...but when it went open beta.... :mellow:
     
  20. Sassafras

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    The way I see it, we're still in Beta, so if they want out test out new modes and see how hey compare to old modes and gather usage statistics, that's their decision.

    That said, this apology is ridiculous. His basic premise is that no one had time to make the announcement about 3PV, but the same guy had an announcement 2 weeks prior detailing what he loves about 3PV and why it's needed. He couldn't tack on a 2 sentence paragraph explaining that they'll have 3PV and 1PV in the same queue for now to test balancing? Oh well, as a pugger and casual player, this change doesn't really affect me, but still they could really work on their communications.
     
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