Making games, especially in 3d graphics, has always been about smoke and mirrors.
I didn't notice anything in gameplay so who cares how exactly the map is generated?
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The maps look fine at ground level. You don't notice any obvious tiling when you are stomping around in them. It's only the top-down minimap that looks weird.
Apart from the whining about travel being too expensive, I pretty much agree with this dude's assessment.
Mercing around the Inner Sphere was fun up until Rep level 10-ish. Then the mind numbing repetition sets in, small annoyances become big ones, etc. Back to Battletech.
I'm planing on using some mods. But even release-day vanilla BT wasn't as bad as this one. Not even close. At least the campaign had some variety in its missions, instead of just using filler missions with some atrocious voiceacting put on top of them.
Both games heavily rely on the user's tolerance for repetitive gameplay. If you prefer games with a strong narrative focus, both will start to grate fairly quickly. Even modded out the ass, Battletech is no different in this regard. If anything, it becomes even worse than the vanilla game, especially with something like RogueTech that adds the entire Inner Sphere map where the whole point of it is endlessly moving around doing the same mission types over and over to grind XP, money, and equipment/mech parts.
I finished this yesterday and indeed it was getting way too repetitive towards the end.
Max reputation level is 15 and sometimes it felt like a chore to get there....all the time I was playing, I was thinking about Mechwarrior 4: Vengeance and the campaign it had.
Defense missions were a pain in the ass and I tried to avoid them as much as I could, but they did offer some diversity to the missions..by being annoying, hate those light mechs just waltzing in the base and wrecking stuff before you even get there.
It was an ok game,but I was hoping for more. Maybe they'll add some dlc missions at a later date to branch the storyline...although I bet those will require more grindy mission to be finished first.
I haven't looked at MW5 since it launched, but I saw this posted over at RPGCodex. Looks like modding has really come along since then. Give it another year and it might be worth diving back in for a second look.
I haven't looked at MW5 since it launched, but I saw this posted over at RPGCodex. Looks like modding has really come along since then. Give it another year and it might be worth diving back in for a second look.
Yeah that's definitely the wisest plan, a tradition by now. When I tried the "1.0" version and enemies just started to magically spawn right in front of me (among the other things) it felt like playing some sort of internal debug pseudobeta thing that was meant to be sent to the QA department but took the Sweeney Access route instead because yee-haw we already got the dough, suckers!
Same with Phoenix Point, hopefully they will both end up being playable/enjoyable in their final-ish ISOdemo form with mods on top of them.
Same with Phoenix Point, hopefully they will both end up being playable/enjoyable in their final-ish ISOdemo form with mods on top of them.
funnz thing last year year around this time i was quite hyped abut both PP and MW5 before the Sweeny snaggery ... but now year later i kinda dont really care
delayed to Spring 2021 cause they are scared of Cyberpunk
Well that and because their shit is almost certainly completely broken. Pity the poor bastards that buy the console version, that is going to be a shit-show for sure.
We are very excited to announce the May 27th release date for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Xbox Series S and X, Xbox One, GoG and Steam (PC). The first DLC, "Heroes of the Inner Sphere" will release at the same time.
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC will be crossplay compatible for all platforms.
DLC Co-op compatibility. DLC owners can host and play DLC content with players who do not own the DLC.
MASSIVE UPDATE
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Year One update releases May 27th bringing key improvements and new features
Platform Changes
Cross-Play on all systems
Force feedback adds to the immersion of piloting a 'Mech
Campaign Changes
Campaign Tutorial is now optional
Campaign Story has a new beginning
Gameplay Changes
Infantry are now present throughout the game
Full 360 LOS radar. (Full 360 non-LOS radar is possible with BAP which comes with DLC)
AI now uses Jump jets in combat
More extreme conditions such as dense fog. Extreme weather now affects sensors
Salvage crates with additional rewards or supplies can now be obtained by exploring the map
More variety and challenge
Rebalancing of difficulty and economy
Audio enhancements and recalibration
Explore a variety of new bases and garrisons
UI Changes
Track your encounters and identify where to hunt down desired ‘Mechs
Keep tabs when borders change or when new tech becomes available
Instant Action - Previously selected mechs and pilots are restored next time you play
Apply paint schemes to your entire unit quickly
...along with many more small QoL and bug fixes.
HEROES OF THE INNER SPHERE DLC
Quote:
New Career Mode
- Start a career from scratch in any of the great houses or import your progress from the original Campaign. Completely rebalanced so you can explore the Inner Sphere and build your merc company as you please. Expanded Inner Sphere Map that includes 61 total warzones (+1, 34 Industrial Hubs, and 55 quest lines (+11).
Career Paths
- Visit Cantinas to pick up jobs from the Inner Sphere's shadiest characters. Complete 5 different job types to unlock career path rewards including powerful and unique upgrades that tweak the properties of your mechs. Career paths work in both Campaign and Career mode!
New ‘Mechs
- 7 new 'Mech chassis: Corsair, Vulcan, Charger, Hatamoto-Chi, Dervish, Champion, and Marauder II and Adds 50 new variants including new variants for existing chassis
New Missions
- Hunt down 7 new heroes and their hero ‘Mechs in Hero Quests.
New Procedural Mission type
- Beachhead: clear the landing zone for a full planetary invasion while disrupting communications and avoiding artillery strikes
New Biome
- ExtraSolar Moon with Hazardous Atmosphere Garrisons
Artillery and Airstrikes
- Avoid enemy airstrikes, call in air support to deliver devastating bombardments, or use TAG/NARC on specific enemies for precision airstrikes
New Equipment
ECM, EWECM
- an Electronic Counter Measure creates a distortion bubble that jams opponents' sensors and HUD and reduces their ability to detect you or target effectively. Use counter mode to disable an enemy's ECM.
BAP, EWAP
- an active probe that allows sensors to detect hidden enemies regardless of line of sight
MASC, Supercharger
- gives mechs a short duration but incredibly powerful mobility boost.
New Weapons
- Chem Lasers, Short Burst Lasers, Mech Rifles, and Stream SRMs
Plus
New music tracks set a more diverse and epic tone to the game.
I yarred this for a while when it came out on epic store and just bought it on steam argentina really cheap. seems it loads the old savegames from the yarr version.
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But even release-day vanilla BT wasn't as bad as this one. Not even close. At least the campaign had some variety in its missions, instead of just using filler missions with some atrocious voiceacting put on top of them.
, 34 Industrial Hubs, and 55 quest lines (+11).
