Posted 31 July 2014 - 10:58 AM

Paul Inouye, on 31 July 2014 - 10:14 AM, said:

*Grabs fire extinguisher*



I just talked with Alex on this and I've requested the airstrike only limitation to the Clans to be removed. The initial separation is something I requested a while ago but after seeing your feedback I don't see the need to remove that module completely for the Clans.



Inner Sphere:

* Can use Air Strikes

* Can use Artillery



Clans:

* Can use Air Strikes

* Can use Artillery



HOWEVER:

Only one of each type can be fielded on a given 'Mech. So no, you will not be able to take 1 Air and 1 Arty on a single 'Mech.



To re-iterate again... the Master Module Slot (unlocked via mastering your 'Mech) is being changed to be a combo slot where you can put another Weapon Module OR a 'Mech Module.



The principle behind the limitations on Module Slots is to force a hard line decision as to what adjustments you make to your 'Mechs. Do you want to take Radar Deprivation or Seismic Sensor? Which is going to align with your playstyle? Modules were never meant to be a "leveling" system for your 'Mech where you eventually get everything put on your 'Mech.



The design approach has always been this... we plan on releasing a LOT more modules (there are 3 more tiers of weapon modules and range isn't the only property being addressed) for both weapons and 'Mechs. Basically this will be opening a large field of possible selections. The module slot restriction makes that decision a very important one when customizing the loadout of your 'Mech. There will be tough choices you will have to make as to which modules you bring with you. Different loadouts require different modules and this is where the fine tuning aspect of 'Mech customization comes into play.



So I'm giving you the incentive behind the design calls made and I hope that clears up some of the frustrations you have. Give it a go, adapt and see what happens. It's all I can ask.



I am sorry, but the fire is not really extinguished. Au contraire.You took away some of our choices and force us to take (or not take) unwanted choices. Just the promise of new weapon modules with other functions is just this at the moment...a promise.If they are not ready now...than do not take away our choices before those promised ones are available.I am sorry but I do not have the feeling that you are really listening to what has been said. Many people here are complaining about this change and you are saying...'Trust us, we have a plan...'On second reading I noticed you saying that the modules were never meant to be a leveling system. The next sentence you point out that the weapons modules have three more unrevealed levels. Ahem...I am sorry but this kind of logic seems to be contradicting itself.Aehm...how about the promises of CW being introduced...aehm...how many times?...How many times do you expect the people to trust you without delivering?

Edited by Tanreh, 31 July 2014 - 11:02 AM.