Mech Draft Option in Skirmish Mode

[Zakhodit]

Disclaimer:
I know this is not High or even Mid priority but, if it showed up one day it would be very nice.

Suggestion:
Allow a "Mech Draft" option in the skirmish lobby.

This would start by allowing the guest player to select a mech. Then the host selects a mech. And so on until the lance is full.

This Draft Mode would be used in place of a C-Bill limit.

Other bells and whistles would be to allow each player to ban a mech from selection (for the current match only) or to limit the number of times the same chassis may be picked.

 

[Prussian Havoc]

@Zakhodit, HBS benefits from just such suggestions and then our discussions, cited Pro's and Con's and debating of the finer points.

While HBS is fully engaged in developing computer games (primarily BATTLETECH at the moment, though I would not hold it against them if they had Crimson Skies in the Development Pipeline! : ) ) different members of HBS have different proficiencies and capabilities. At some point down the development timeline, HBS just might have the Time, Talent and Intent needed to realize just such a "Mech Draft" option.

I very much like the "Mech Draft" BATTLETECH Multiplayer format. It is a centerpiece of the current Ragnarok Tournament and has been used on Friday Night Fights. On each occasion, its use has been met with favorable comments and appreciation.

A important piece of feedback to me is that the "Mech Draft" facilitates a gamer new to BATTLETECH learning the nuances of Multiplayer BATTLETECH. Since both gamers have the a Mirror Lance of one another, a new gamer learns from both "doing" but then also watching what the same Mechs can do in the hands of a BATTLETECH gamer with more experience. This has in turn fostered dilogue between players and a much better learning experience by the player new to BATTLETECH.

I like that fact very much. : )

A "Mech Draft" UI Option from the BATTLETECH Multiplayer Lobby would codify and make available to all BATTLETECH Gamers, a very user-friendly option for BATTLETECH Multiplayer gameplay. I hope HBS has the time and opportunity to pursue just such an Option.

Great thread, Good @Zakhodit! :bow: