Is there a list of what Mechs will be included?
I completely agree with that. It's also an inconvinience if you can't plan your time off -work around the release. Depending on the size of the download this might put my release day down another whole day.This is extremely annoying for those of us on substandard connections that take days to download a game, and completely negates any reason to pre-order for myself. I get that HBS is likely planning on making changes right up to release, but even a large day one patch (of say around 5-10GB) would be better than having to wait until launch day to download the whole thing.
When will Linux be available?
We anticipate updating the game to include Linux in 2-3 months after launch. (Thanks for your patience!)
I feel you, friend. I lived in the countryside for years and had to download everything over basic DSL. It was fast enough to stream 480p video on good days, but downloading modern games could take literally dozens of hours.This is extremely annoying for those of us on substandard connections that take days to download a game, and completely negates any reason to pre-order for myself. I get that HBS is likely planning on making changes right up to release, but even a large day one patch (of say around 5-10GB) would be better than having to wait until launch day to download the whole thing.
You can change the name of individual mechs. You can pick the primary, secondary, and tertiary colours used by your mechs, but the assignments/patterns of those colours are fixed per mech (would require texture edits to change). The colours are shared by all mechs in your outfit (no individual colours per mech).We will be able to modify (rename, change the color or appearance) our mechwarriors and mechs itself?
QFT.I feel you, friend. I lived in the countryside for years and had to download everything over basic DSL. It was fast enough to stream 480p video on good days, but downloading modern games could take literally dozens of hours.
If the game unlocks during the workday and you purchase through Steam, you can trigger the download to start from your work computer by logging in to Steam in a browser, if your home computer is signed in to the Steam client (could maybe even do it on mobile but I'm not sure). I really wish I knew about that back when I lived in the woods; could have gotten me into a few games several hours sooner.
Assuming it remains unchanged in the release version, the game's tutorial is somewhat lacking. It does cover the absolute basics, but it fails to impart some of the fundamental information a new player will need going forwards. I would suggest that you have a look at this thread where @LGear breaks down the tutorial, pointing out its failings and offering suggestions for improvements. Unfortunately, it appears that @LGear is no longer updating it, but it does still provide some useful information.Will it be covered in the tutorial adequately, I wonder?!
Assuming it remains unchanged in the release version, the game's tutorial is somewhat lacking. It does cover the absolute basics, but it fails to impart some of the fundamental information a new player will need going forwards. I would suggest that you have a look at this thread where @LGear breaks down the tutorial, pointing out its failings and offering suggestions for improvements. Unfortunately, it appears that @LGear is no longer updating it, but it does still provide some useful information.
Where would be the best place to learn about everything to do with IN GAME movement (penalties, brace, evasion, turn order, etc), a how to?
Will it be covered in the tutorial adequately, I wonder?
I'm fresh off the boat..
Thanks!
Yes. That phrasing sort of sounds like you are not happy about it though. It might just be a local usage to the USA, but "Are you happy about it?" sounds like you are angry or irritated. I hope you are not irritated and are having a great day.Updated with the new information regarding PRE-LOAD! Are you guys happy about it?
Whaaat, no we're all super excited about it! I guess it has a different kind of sound to it here in SwedenYes. That phrasing sort of sounds like you are not happy about it though. It might just be a local usage to the USA, but "Are you happy about it?" sounds like you are angry or irritated. I hope you are not irritated and are having a great day.
Is the Pre-load going to be available on all distribution platforms(Steam, GOG, PDX, etc.)? Will the various deluxe edition goodies and forum code be available immediately with the Pre-load or do we have to wait until the release date for those extras?
Very, very happy and getting more hyped with every hour closer to Launch! : )Updated with the new information regarding PRE-LOAD! Are you guys happy about it?