PATCH #18

PATCH #19

Upcoming Patch - Tuesday, June 03th @ 10AM � 1PM PDT

Patch Number: 1.3.358
Change Log


UPDATE

Greetings MechWarriors,

Aim fast and strike true this week with the brand new Blackjack Hero Mech: The Arrow. Named for the ancient hunter's weapon, this is a modern hunter's 'Mech. It is built to host a range of arm-mounted ballistics and torso-based energy weapons, and comes pre-equipped for you to take a marksman's shot with the Large Pulse Laser; To close in with twin jump-jets and shred your prey with a twin shot of Medium Lasers; And then, once you have them trapped, finish them off with a barrage of burning lead from your six machine guns.

Still deciding on your next Mech? The new Champion SHD-2H(C) also fields twin jump-jets, as well as a dual AC/5's and a Particle Projection Cannon to offer you a bit more distance. This one is sure to help any new player get to the top of the pecking order. To help you pin down the right Mech for you, we are also now expanding the Trial Champion fleet to offer up to a dozen different Trial Mechs at a time! Please consider taking a moment to give them a test-drive out into the wilderness!

As you may have heard, the last two weeks have seen us carry out the First Engagement Tournament. Congratulations again to the House of Lords, who took home the trophy, and thanks again to all our participants and viewers! Utilizing the Private Lobby system, we can now look forward to host a range of other official and Fan-Created tournaments in our game. With this sporting event completed, we are additionally pleased to introduce a range of tuning to weapon systems affecting AC/x, SRM-x, Small Lasers and Small/Medium Pulse Lasers, as well as Air and Artillery Strikes. For a greater breakdown of these changes, please report to the Command Chair. You can also refer to the list below as well as to note our bug fixes affecting the live game.

With another Faction Challenge also completed, we must also alert the Inner Sphere that there have been predators hiding among us, waiting to strike. These Wolves, Jade Falcons, Smoke Jaguars and Ghost Bears will now all have the ability to reveal their true colours with the addition of their Factions and Icons as they prepare to encroach upon our space with their Invasionary force.

As a final surprise, we are delighted to now introduce our first version with TrackIR support! For more information about TrackIR by Naturalpoint, please check out their website!
Content

New Hero Mech

"The Arrow" BJ-A

Tonnage: 45
Engine: 235 Standard
Top Speed: 84.6 kph
Max Engine Rating: 235
Torso Movement:
90 degrees to each side.
30 degrees up and down.
Arm Movement:
0 degrees to each side.
30 degrees up and down.
Armor: 304 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Weapons & Equipment:
Left Arm: Machine Gun x3
Left Torso: Medium Laser
Center Torso: Large Pulse Laser
Right Torso: Medium Laser
Right Arm: Machine Gun x3
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 3 Ballistic
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Center Torso: 1 Energy
Right Torso: 1 Energy
Right Arm: 3 Ballistic

Heat Sinks: 11 Double

Jump Jets: 2 (4 Max)

ECM Capable?: No

Module Slots: 2
Movement Archetype: Medium
Quirks:
Torso turn speed (yaw): 25% above default.
30% C-Bill Bonus



New Trial Champion Mech

Shadow Hawk SHD-2H(C)

Tonnage: 55
Engine: 255 XL
Top Speed: 75.1 kph
Max Engine Rating: 360
Torso Movement:
90 degrees to each side.
30 degrees up and down.
Arm Movement:
35 degrees to each side.
30 degrees up and down.
Armor: 336 (Standard)
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Weapons & Equipment:
Left Torso: AC/5 x2
Right Arm: PPC
Hardpoints:
Head: 1 Missile
Left Torso: 3 Ballistic, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 2 Missile
Right Arm: 1 Energy

Heat Sinks: 10 Double

Jump Jets: 2 (3 Max)

ECM Capable?: No

Module Slots: 2
Movement Archetype: Medium
Quirks:
Torso turn speed (yaw): 25% above default.
Turn rate: 5% above default.


Front End
Performance
Weapon Tuning

AutoCannons reduced max range to 2X
SRM impulse (camera shake) made equal to 0.11 for all SRM launchers
Air/Artillery damage reduced to 35 (down from 40)
Artillery AOE effect increased to 75m (up from 60)
Air Strike shell spacing increased 20%
SRM2 � Damage up from 2.0 to 2.15 � Spread from 6 to 4.8
SRM4 � Damage up from 2.0 to 2.15 � Spread from 6 to 5.2
SRM6 � Damage up from 2.0 to 2.15 � Spread from 6 to 5.7
UAC/5 � Max range reduced from 1800 to 1200m
Small Laser � Min range increased from 90 to 100m and Max range out to 200m
Small Pulse Laser � Min range increased from 90 to 100m and Max range out to 200m
Medium Pulse Laser � Min range increased from 200 to 220m and Max range out to 440m � Heat decreased from 5 to 4.6

Gameplay

Enables full 6 degrees of freedom support for TrackIR
Supports TrackIR 3, 4, and 5
Increased the amount of trial 'Mechs to twelve.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the Battlegrid displays will be shifted down when opening it after viewing the scoreboard in 3PV
Fixed an issue where the Battlegrid will appears for a split second when transitioning from 3PV to 1PV after using battlegrid
Fixed an issue where the Group Error message will overlap with the Redeem Achievements pop up after a match if user is kicked out of a group
Mechs in the Purchaseable filter will now show the sale banner when 'Mechs are on sale.
Clicking on a color after scrolling will no longer automatically place the select color to the rightmost location
Fixed an issue where users are able to launch with a Mech locked in a match by selecting a different Mech in the purchasable filter.
Removed an issue where the connecting overlay appeared and remains visible in the Training Grounds.
Interface medallion thumbnails have been updated.
Terran cockpit flags now hang in the proper direction.

Musste erst einmal Googeln was das bedeutet

TrackIR

Enables full 6 degrees of freedom support for TrackIR
Supports TrackIR 3, 4, and 5

http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/

Das soll die Kopfbewegungen aufzeichnen und in Game übertragen. Hört sich interessant an, der Preis ist aber auch nicht ohne. Hat jemand damit Erfahrung? Ich sehe ja das Problem, dass wenn ich meinen Kopf bewege, ich den Bildschirm nicht mehr sehe. Somit dürfte das wenig bringen und erst Oculus Rift / VR wäre wirklich ein Fortschritt.

Zitat von Scarall im Beitrag #3

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zu den patchnotes:
supi, gefällt mir

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Na, das mit den 12 Trialmechs finde ich auch gar nicht mal so schlecht. Konnte mal wieder den Highlander und Atlas fahren. Aber die sind nichts für mich. Zu langsam.

Statt dafür zu sorgen das man das trifft was man anvisiert wird der Schaden für die Waffen welche damit zu kämpfen haben erhöht. Gut unterm strich ist dann DPS gleich, aber wenn der Erstschlag trifft ist der erhöht was die DPS des Anderen senkt falls er hoch geht und wenn man mal nicht trifft, obwohl ein Schadenspunkt reichen würde, kann der Andere länger Schaden machen. Also nur Symptom Bekämpfung keine Heilung.