For "FREE" content patches & updates you want to see, @GenTask has a good discussion thread about it here.
First off, I realize the game is not even out yet. I realize some of you may find it hard to think about expansions and whatnot for a game you haven't even played yet. That's fine and I totally understand. That being said, I'm just a HUGE Battletech fan and this is like finally coming home after being stuck on a deserted island for 15 years. I'm also a very proactive kind of guy so I like thinking three steps ahead... so bear with me. Now on to the discussion...
I'm curious to see what good ideas we can come up with that people would be willing to pay for. Let's start by quickly acknowledging mech packs (a very obvious choice), but one that we shouldn't dwell on too much. The reason I say this is because mech packs alone will not be something unique that HBS can bring to the table. There is little doubt that many mechs will find their way into the game with mods (seriously, a big thank you to HBS for making this game mod-friendly). That is great for all of us, but it doesn't make mech packs a great choice for HBS to pour significant resources into and hope to earn anything significant for their efforts (kudos to them if they do it anyway, though). I would also like to exclude things that we feel might be made available to everyone as a free update (fingers crossed on campaign coop
). I want to talk about content that most modders have neither the time nor resources to do. I want to talk about content that HBS could focus on to continue supporting the game. I want to talk about content you and I would "throw money at".
There are two things for me that immediately come to mind:
Regarding Scenario Packs...
Lets put this in perspective. Here's a basic map of the Inner Sphere in 3025:
As you can see, the current campaign takes place down in a "southern" little spot that is dwarfed by the "rest of it". To be honest, I think it was a brilliant move to choose a new area that no previous installment of the franchise has explored. That being said, there is still A TON of ground that can be covered out there. Here's just a small sample of interesting events that happen between the years 3025 and 3049 (or before the Clan Invasion):
Regarding Voice Packs.
Obviously, this one is a bit more straightforward. I admit this may be less of a demand for some people, but I still think it holds enough merit to be considered. The really important thing is that this would be something that HBS could offer for a reasonable price without fear of their sales being undermined by mods. Not to say a modder couldn't do it, but let's face it... most voice acting in mods is just terrible.
In summary...
So there it is. What do you guys think? Is there something else you would be willing to pay for that is unlikely to get a lot of attention from modders?
First off, I realize the game is not even out yet. I realize some of you may find it hard to think about expansions and whatnot for a game you haven't even played yet. That's fine and I totally understand. That being said, I'm just a HUGE Battletech fan and this is like finally coming home after being stuck on a deserted island for 15 years. I'm also a very proactive kind of guy so I like thinking three steps ahead... so bear with me. Now on to the discussion...
I'm curious to see what good ideas we can come up with that people would be willing to pay for. Let's start by quickly acknowledging mech packs (a very obvious choice), but one that we shouldn't dwell on too much. The reason I say this is because mech packs alone will not be something unique that HBS can bring to the table. There is little doubt that many mechs will find their way into the game with mods (seriously, a big thank you to HBS for making this game mod-friendly). That is great for all of us, but it doesn't make mech packs a great choice for HBS to pour significant resources into and hope to earn anything significant for their efforts (kudos to them if they do it anyway, though). I would also like to exclude things that we feel might be made available to everyone as a free update (fingers crossed on campaign coop
). I want to talk about content that most modders have neither the time nor resources to do. I want to talk about content that HBS could focus on to continue supporting the game. I want to talk about content you and I would "throw money at".There are two things for me that immediately come to mind:
- Scenario Packs (aka new campaigns)
- Voice Packs
Regarding Scenario Packs...
Lets put this in perspective. Here's a basic map of the Inner Sphere in 3025:
As you can see, the current campaign takes place down in a "southern" little spot that is dwarfed by the "rest of it". To be honest, I think it was a brilliant move to choose a new area that no previous installment of the franchise has explored. That being said, there is still A TON of ground that can be covered out there. Here's just a small sample of interesting events that happen between the years 3025 and 3049 (or before the Clan Invasion):
- Discovery of the Helm Memory Core
- The Fourth Succession War
- The Battle of Misery
- The War of 3039
- Formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic and the ensuing Ronin War
- Formation of the St. Ives Compact (and all the drama that House Liao brings)
- Pretty much anything involving Snord's Irregulars
- Oh and don't forget the various adventures of various canon mercenary commands
- The list goes on and on...
- And let us not forget that's all just before the Clans
Regarding Voice Packs.
Obviously, this one is a bit more straightforward. I admit this may be less of a demand for some people, but I still think it holds enough merit to be considered. The really important thing is that this would be something that HBS could offer for a reasonable price without fear of their sales being undermined by mods. Not to say a modder couldn't do it, but let's face it... most voice acting in mods is just terrible.
In summary...
So there it is. What do you guys think? Is there something else you would be willing to pay for that is unlikely to get a lot of attention from modders?
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