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Oh man, I think I tried to understand this game when I was 10, and absolutely did not comprehend jack poo poo because it was in English and when I was 10 I did not know any English.
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Feb 23, 2024 00:10
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PurpleXVI posted:Oh man, I think I tried to understand this game when I was 10, and absolutely did not comprehend jack poo poo because it was in English and when I was 10 I did not know any English. Haha well even when you speak English the learning curve is pretty steep..there's so many keys for the controls and later on you also get to command squad mates!
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Feb 23, 2024 00:20
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This was a very formative game for me back in the day. I would draw the mechs and maps in class and stuff. It's the first game I really got into the multiplayer and first time I joined a gaming clan. Netmech was the poo poo and I had so much fun and I wish it still had an active player base. Hell I don't even know if it's still playable these days; maybe with something like Hamachi?
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Feb 23, 2024 01:33
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Vitamin Me posted:Haha well even when you speak English the learning curve is pretty steep..there's so many keys for the controls and later on you also get to command squad mates! That's why I had this bad boy 
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Feb 23, 2024 01:35
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Oh, hey, I remember this one! I was never any GOOD at it, but I remember it! I can guarantee I never played it multiplayer, though; I don't think I ever actually got home internet until they started phasing DOS out... well, that and I hate PVP. As for viewer-suggested builds... why not try an Autocannon Nova (as in, Nova exclusively armed with autocannons), for the lulz? I don't remember ever really trying autocannons, since I hated ammo management, but I'd like to see if they're viable weapons. Though admittedly, it might be hard to fit more than, like, two or three on there and still load them... even if you stick with those wimpy AC/2s that look like they're basically machine guns with range.
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Feb 23, 2024 04:29
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CptWedgie posted:Oh, hey, I remember this one! I was never any GOOD at it, but I remember it! I can guarantee I never played it multiplayer, though; I don't think I ever actually got home internet until they started phasing DOS out... well, that and I hate PVP. AC's are pretty powerful, but I always leaned towards lasers and ppcs..might be fun to try out this Nova build the coming mission, now I'm curious as well! Should be viable as the enemies are still pretty weak...
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Feb 23, 2024 07:57
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Unperson_47 posted:This was a very formative game for me back in the day. I would draw the mechs and maps in class and stuff. It's the first game I really got into the multiplayer and first time I joined a gaming clan. Netmech was the poo poo and I had so much fun and I wish it still had an active player base. Hell I don't even know if it's still playable these days; maybe with something like Hamachi? Oh awesome! I never did any multiplayer, frankly I didn't even know you could play this game PVP..I'll have to check that out
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Feb 23, 2024 08:14
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Azhais posted:That's why I had this bad boy That thing looks happy to see me
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Feb 23, 2024 08:15
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run a fire moth with as much speed and as many small lasers as you can fit. turbo can-opener please and thank you e: also could you increase the game audio a bit? it's hard to hear the dialogue in comparison to your voice biosterous fucked around with this message at 15:31 on Feb 23, 2024 |
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Feb 23, 2024 15:27
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Vitamin Me posted:..and the OST is still one of the best game soundtracks till this day. 100% agree on this. Still regularly have it on in the background when I'm doing work. Like others this was my first introduction to Battletech. Still remember assuming that the PPC energy balls in MW2 were what they were meant to look like and being initially dismissive of their MW3 portrayal. Until I started reading the books... I think my builds tended towards lasers and LRMs - weapons I could actually see on the screen - rather than ACs or Gausses.
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Feb 23, 2024 15:50
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biosterous posted:run a fire moth with as much speed and as many small lasers as you can fit. turbo can-opener A firemoth? ok i'll give it a shot but I doubt i'll get anywhere lol. Yeah I'll fix the audio, unfortunately I already recorded the next vid..but it's mostly me talking over the mech setup screen so.. Battle Hamster posted:100% agree on this. Still regularly have it on in the background when I'm doing work. Yeah same, the lasers are pretty satisfying and it's clear if you're actually aiming right. I did a lot of test with ACs because of a request earlier in the thread, and my god, these thing can blow you up just by looking at them. (Also lasers have the big advantage of not having to walk around with tons of very explodable ammo) Vitamin Me fucked around with this message at 17:21 on Feb 23, 2024 |
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Feb 23, 2024 17:06
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mmm Robits.
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Feb 23, 2024 17:11
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Part 2 is out! Managed to beat the mission with a Autocannon Nova build, but it took some tries.. The vid is pretty dry with me talking about mech setup, so I added some timestamps for those who want to skip around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOsr0W4cF8Q
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Feb 23, 2024 17:26
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Seems the thread consensus is "lasers > all" here, since I've already mentioned preferring them due to laziness. Like, if you asked me to pick one weapon to build a Mech around today, I'd probably pick the ER MLas; good combination of range, power, mass, and heat management, there, and it doesn't have the Pulse Laser "second shot phases through targets" issue I only found out about recently. And yay, my suggested build made it in already! ...I'm sure none of us will hold it against you if you have issues with a suggested build, and nobody will hold a grudge if you need to switch to something more suitable, though. You're definitely braver than I am, since you deployed with exactly one gun; I'd at least try for two as a minimum. Both because symmetry and because dakka. ...anyway, next mission gives you a lot of weight to play with, so let's see... Rifleman seems like a good chassis; as for weapons... let's try 2 Gauss (one in each arm) and 4 Streak SRM-4; that seems like it'll give you a lot of firepower while still leaving plenty of space for everything else you'll need (ammo, heat sinks, armor, etc.), right?
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Feb 23, 2024 19:13
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Completely forgot about the satellite uplink in the game - quite satisfying to use it as you did to avoid shots from multiple chasing enemies. Attempt to avoid at least...
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Feb 23, 2024 22:56
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CptWedgie posted:Seems the thread consensus is "lasers > all" here, since I've already mentioned preferring them due to laziness. Like, if you asked me to pick one weapon to build a Mech around today, I'd probably pick the ER MLas; good combination of range, power, mass, and heat management, there, and it doesn't have the Pulse Laser "second shot phases through targets" issue I only found out about recently. Taking on missions with mech layouts I've never done before has been a fun challenge..but yes, if it becomes too difficult i'll get back to my comfort zone  Battle Hamster posted:Completely forgot about the satellite uplink in the game - quite satisfying to use it as you did to avoid shots from multiple chasing enemies. Attempt to avoid at least... If you enjoy the satellite uplink, you're going to see plenty more of it!
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Feb 23, 2024 23:17
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Ok part 3 is live, continuing the streak of 'weird' builds. For the third mission, I made the 'turbo can-opener' as suggested. Also used the Rifleman for mission 4, decided to go for a missile-only layout, just for fun. Made the mission kind of a slog though, constantly waiting for reloads.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TNn1ylXngw
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Feb 23, 2024 23:34
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As a kid: unable to get into Mechwarrior 2 because I don't understand the language. As an adult: unable to get into Mechwarrior 2 because I have to play as a clanner. Now if only I'd played the game as a teen, I'd have understood enough English to play and I would've been just the right(wrong?) age to think Clanners were super cool.
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Feb 23, 2024 23:36
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PurpleXVI posted:As an adult: unable to get into Mechwarrior 2 because I have to play as a clanner. edit: Okay, just watched the update, and... well, that was a Rifleman, albeit one that bore little resemblance to the one I suggested. (And yes, LRMs, and the Streak SRM I actually requested, have homing capabilities.) I'm not quite petty enough to request a MG Jenner as punishment, but I'll still request the Jenner itself... just with a more reasonable loadout of 2x ER MLas and 2x SRM-4. Side-note, Vitamin seems to be taking way too much ammo on missions. You could've easily finished that one with 5 tons of ammo per launcher, for example. CptWedgie fucked around with this message at 02:54 on Feb 24, 2024 |
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Feb 24, 2024 01:46
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Hell yeah, Mechwarrior 2  I think I got pretty far into the campaigns as a kid, but the soundtrack is just seared into my soul. I appropriated the CD to use as background music for other games back then, so I have a weird association with Settlers 2 and the MW2 music.
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Feb 24, 2024 08:16
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Part 4 is live! Pretty short video, we do a trial and one mission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_76su1Ggyk The next mission will have a primary objective of just destroying a building, with all secondary stuff destroying mechs. What do you guys suggest..are we going to crush any and all opposition? Or are we sneaking in with a fast mech and just take out the primary objective? At this point we've got plenty of mech choices!
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Feb 24, 2024 11:01
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On that atmosphereless world, could you have fired your missiles over the mountain ridge (aim for the sky) after they locked onto the enemy mech? I remember at least trying that, but I can't remember if it works.
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Feb 24, 2024 12:29
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Rappaport posted:On that atmosphereless world, could you have fired your missiles over the mountain ridge (aim for the sky) after they locked onto the enemy mech? I remember at least trying that, but I can't remember if it works. That's an interesting question, and I made a video about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL67z689o9k You have a certain margin around the crosshair where your lock stays valid. You need to be close to an obstacle to fire over it..if you're too far away the missiles can't fire high enough without them aiming towards the target and hitting the obstacle.
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Feb 24, 2024 14:02
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It's the same rules as with the homing missile in Worms Armageddon, it has to have a smooth enough trajectory around the obstacles, it seems.
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Feb 24, 2024 15:25
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Vitamin Me posted:The next mission will have a primary objective of just destroying a building, with all secondary stuff destroying mechs. ...Mad Dog with 8 ER MLas? (Yes, I've got a bit of an ER MLas obsession here.)
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Feb 24, 2024 18:30
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CptWedgie posted:This might not be a viable alternative, but I'm kinda thinking you could try something heavy enough it could theoretically kill everything, while still being light enough to make a break for the objective if things start going south. I like the 8 lasers, I'll see if I can make a fun Mad Dog!
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Feb 24, 2024 20:30
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CptWedgie posted:This might not be a viable alternative, but I'm kinda thinking you could try something heavy enough it could theoretically kill everything, while still being light enough to make a break for the objective if things start going south. I think you mean Mad Dog with 8 MGs! A classic straight from the strategy guide.
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Feb 24, 2024 20:30
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New vid is out! We just did one mission this time, Burning Chrome. This is the first time we start working with teammates, which is kind of a mixed bag..in this level especially. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D03GqSAJbC8
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Feb 25, 2024 10:48
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Your buddy helped a little, but they seem more trouble than they're worth if the level contains any geometry
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Feb 25, 2024 15:31
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Rappaport posted:Your buddy helped a little, but they seem more trouble than they're worth if the level contains any geometry Yup, I must say the teammate kept up an impressive rate of ppc's..so I'll keep using them, but they need some babysitting sometimes..
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...That's some of the worst pathfinding I've ever seen. Too bad about that (near as I can tell) lucky shot you took in the first attempt; basically blew you up instantly. Anyway, I think I've given enough builds that I should probably step back a bit and let someone else get a suggestion or two in. ...For future reference: Are you open to teammate suggestions?
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Feb 25, 2024 17:40
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CptWedgie posted:...That's some of the worst pathfinding I've ever seen. Too bad about that (near as I can tell) lucky shot you took in the first attempt; basically blew you up instantly. I'll probably pick something myself the coming 1-2 missions..but sure, so far not many other folks are suggesting stuff so if you've got teammate ideas lets hear em
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Feb 25, 2024 17:44
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Oh the nostalgia, thanks for this! I still remember one mission where your bounty offers you double the price if you just leave and turn around. I was so shocked that this was an option as a kid and laughed so hard as I ran back to the drop ship. Young me really loved missles. I especially liked the absurdly long range "Arrow" where I could just dumpster an enemy while being completely untouchable by any of their weapons.
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Feb 25, 2024 17:48
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Guper posted:Oh the nostalgia, thanks for this! I still remember one mission where your bounty offers you double the price if you just leave and turn around. I was so shocked that this was an option as a kid and laughed so hard as I ran back to the drop ship. I don't remember bounties being in this game, maybe you mean the sequel Mechwarrior Mercenaries? Depending on the weight limit of the coming mission I might mix in some more missiles =) I did a 100% missile build in an earlier level, but the reload times were too slow (and I brough way too much ammo)..so maybe I can balance that a bit more with both short and long range missiles.
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Stick a bunch of streak SRMS on your buddies if you want them to visibly contribute. Extra ammo is a must of course.
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Vitamin Me posted:I don't remember bounties being in this game, maybe you mean the sequel Mechwarrior Mercenaries? Depending on the weight limit of the coming mission I might mix in some more missiles =) I did a 100% missile build in an earlier level, but the reload times were too slow (and I brough way too much ammo)..so maybe I can balance that a bit more with both short and long range missiles. You're right, it was Mercenaries, my mistake!
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A new video is upon us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKF_-RA6jo4 In all my wisdom I decided to make a mech with some different kinds of missiles, which instantly destroyed 90% of my weapons once the ammo got hit. There's also a trial in this video which was a challenge as well..the wave I had to beat to get the second rank contained a Rifleman which destroyed me a couple of times.
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I played this game a ton when it first came out, it was one of my first PC games, alongside SimCity 2000 and Civilization II. It was the "Pentium Edition", with a bug that prevented the Tutorial missions from being played. I never did figure out how to make custom loadouts, but I managed to beat both campaigns with the default mechs and configurations for each mission. I didn't get the hang of commanding teammates either and soloed everything. Some of the later misisons got tough as hell playing that way, but I persevered. At any rate, I have fond memories of the game and the soundtrack, still as ever, is an all-time great. I also happened to recently pick up a copy of the Ghost Bear's Legacy expansion disc from a local record shop which was clearing some CDs out during the last RSD. Haven't played it yet, but this LP kind of lit a bit of a fire under me and I want to try playing again. Also I need to get my copy of MW3 installed/working again; nostalgic as MW2 makes me, I always preferred playing 3, it was just that much more user-friendly and the mech lab felt more intuitive to use. Glad to see this getting some love nevertheless!
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Meaty Ore posted:I played this game a ton when it first came out, it was one of my first PC games, alongside SimCity 2000 and Civilization II. It was the "Pentium Edition", with a bug that prevented the Tutorial missions from being played. I never did figure out how to make custom loadouts, but I managed to beat both campaigns with the default mechs and configurations for each mission. I didn't get the hang of commanding teammates either and soloed everything. Some of the later misisons got tough as hell playing that way, but I persevered. Cool, always nice to find some old games from the local shop! Glad to hear this got you inspired, I don't quite remember if I ever played MW3, but I'm pretty sure I beat MW Mercenaries..who knows, I might continue a LP for that one after this. MW 2 has always been the most nostalgic for me, and the simple polygon graphics make you really focus on the action and strategy..Anyhow, let us know if you get all the old games working!
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