20th August Nexon Stream Round-Up

(Faraleth) #1

Remember, as always, unless specifically stated as confirmed, please take everything with a grain of salt.

News:

  • There will definitely be more mercs in the future, aside from those already announced. (ie. Phoenix, Turtle, Stoker, Thunder, Aimee and Javelin)
  • Question: Will we see the next merc around the 1st-3rd September? – “Yep, that is a very likely time-frame we will see the next merc.”
  • “Next week you will have a healthy hint for the next merc.” -cough- I’m saying nothing… c:
  • Confirmed: Updates are for now on the 2 week cycle, alternating between a “fine tuning” and a big content update (such as a merc update) for the foreseeable future.
  • Execution game-mode will DEFINITELY be in the game before the end of the year. – This is unlikely to be any time over the next few weeks, more likely in a month or more. No exact time-frame on this.
  • The next time the “prototype” maps will be tested again, they will be updated from the times before. They will not be simply regurgitated and re-tested in their original states… (eg. Dome will have textures or maps may have some moves/edited layouts, etc.)
  • New loadout cards are in the works. – Other promotional cards like the Alienware ones are also being worked on.

Possible changes/updates:

  • Question: Will we see custom game/private matches in the next patch? – “I can’t confirm completely, but it’s certainly a high possibility, as you know we are working on the player report function too.”
  • Looks like the player report button will be very likely for the next patch too then! c:
  • Question: Will we ever see teams/parties in casual matches, instead of just competitive? – “Yep, that is certainly one of the things on the high-priority list right now!”
  • Katana will be coming to other mercs – this could mean other weapons (such as the recently released Grandeur SR and Kukri knife) could also be coming to other mercs in the future!
  • Question: Can you say anything about the recently leaked ‘Dockyard’ map? – “Can you say anything about the… Oh, trying to trick me into talking about that. Nope, nope. Can’t say anything on that.” (this gave me a good laugh c: <3 )
  • Question: Is there any chance of seeing a change in Elite case prices in the future? – “Never say never… We’re never really done any sales besides the steam summer sale on the founder pack. So that’s always a possibility.” (Please note: This does NOT confirm anything)

Extra info:

  • Guest: GM – Radrodo
  • Nothing from this patch is finalised. Remember, everything is subject to change and the balance changes
  • Nexon is very interested in E-Sports and are actively supporting DirtyCups although they are currently on hiatus.
  • If you are being kicked due to a “security violation” prompt, please DO NOT panic. You will not be banned if you are not doing anything wrong. It is believed to be a teething bug in the new anti-cheat.

Enjoy… Until next time! #roundup

  • Faraleth
(SteelMailbox) #2

Nice job @Faraleth.

(x3H) #3

Danke @Faraleth

(watsyurdeal) #4

Healthy hint? PHOENIX CONFIRMED

(Coconut) #5

You’re the best @Faraleth

(Fleshpound) #6

Healthy hint??

Next merc as Phoenix and 2 medic mercs in free rotation with Red Eye :innocent:

(MarsRover) #7

[quote=“Faraleth;16634”][*] Question: Will we ever see teams/parties in casual matches, instead of just competitive? – “Yep, that is certainly one of the things on the high-priority list right now!”
[/quote]
Please make some party indicators on Tab screen. I solo queue for pubs, and I have a daily limit of stomps I can suffer through.

(triteCherry) #8

I can’t see this working out well at all.

(JesseKomm) #9

Thank you once again @Faraleth! Now, to be super excited for when Pheonix comes(Obviously still not confirmed but, c’mon, it’s really the most hinted towards merc. Unless they have another super secret medic in the works).

[quote=“Faraleth;16634”]
New loadout cards are in the works. – Other promotional cards like the Alienware ones are also being worked on.

Question: Will we ever see teams/parties in casual matches, instead of just competitive? – “Yep, that is certainly one of the things on the high-priority list right now!”

Katana will be coming to other mercs – this could mean other weapons (such as the recently released Grandeur SR and Kukri knife) could also be coming to other mercs in the future![/quote]

Very excited to see anything about new loadout cards, there are definitely a lot of builds that could be introduced that can help players optimize their preferred roles.

Parties for public matches is a must I feel, right now when I want to play with friends we all need to join on one person and play musical chairs trying to get on the same team before the game fills. It’s not 100% and usually leads to everyone just leaving the game and that’s no fun either. Of course there are major issues with professional groups going around public matches destroying players, but there really isn’t any way around that. In fact it’s not non-existent as is!

I don’t exactly agree with giving mercs access to these specific melee weapons, I feel as though they are more of a character item than a weapon, Phantom is a modern-day samurai, he needs that katana, and RedEye is seen in his profile pictures with that kukri. Don’t get me wrong I’m all for adding new melee, but I think these ones should stay with their respective mercs, there is a plethora of melee weapons we could have instead.

(Ardez1) #10

Thanks @Faraleth

(misspo) #11

Nice job as always :slight_smile:
“Confirmed: Updates are for now on the 2 week cycle, alternating between a “fine tuning” and a big content update (such as a merc update) for the foreseeable future.”

That very nice !

(watsyurdeal) #12

So we’ll see a cleanup update and a new merc every month till the end of the year, sounds good to me.

We have Phoneix, Thunder, Stoker, Turtle, and Aimee left, we have about 4 months left this year. So the game will be out of beta around February 2016. Sounds good.

(Ardez1) #13

[quote=“Watsyurdeal;69076”]So we’ll see a cleanup update and a new merc every month till the end of the year, sounds good to me.

We have Phoneix, Thunder, Stoker, Turtle, and Aimee left, we have about 4 months left this year. So the game will be out of beta around February 2016. Sounds good.[/quote]

Don’t forget the possibility of Javelin being finished too, as well as a big content update doesn’t always mean a merc. They did confirm that Execution should be released by the end of the year(and I certainly hope Dome will be done by then too). That must count as content in their minds too.

Which means a possible 6-7 months off of all currently known content being released.

(watsyurdeal) #14

[quote=“Ardez;69080”][quote=“Watsyurdeal;69076”]So we’ll see a cleanup update and a new merc every month till the end of the year, sounds good to me.

We have Phoneix, Thunder, Stoker, Turtle, and Aimee left, we have about 4 months left this year. So the game will be out of beta around February 2016. Sounds good.[/quote]

Don’t forget the possibility of Javelin being finished too, as well as a big content update doesn’t always mean a merc. They did confirm that Execution should be released by the end of the year(and I certainly hope Dome will be done by then too). That must count as content in their minds too.

Which means a possible 6-7 months off of all currently known content being released.[/quote]

True, but if that’s the case I don’t think we’ll see him till after the game is out of beta. Then we’ll prob see 4 other mercs we’ve never seen before.

Personally I can’t see much getting added, but then again…my idea for Telly, Quick ability 1 makes an entrance, and quick ability 2 makes an exit, could actually work…assuming they don’t copy Portal completely and break the game.

(Faraleth) #15

[quote=“Watsyurdeal;69076”]So we’ll see a cleanup update and a new merc every month till the end of the year, sounds good to me.

We have Phoneix, Thunder, Stoker, Turtle, and Aimee left, we have about 4 months left this year. So the game will be out of beta around February 2016. Sounds good.[/quote]

@Watsyurdeal Yes, I agree c: It sounds very good to me! I prefer the lengthier gaps between mercs in order to polish and iron-out a lot of the creases in the new mercs and to help balance things more.

I’m fairly certain I remember hearing somewhere Dome was supposed to be out before the end of the year too (will have to double check my source for that though, as I can’t remember off the top of my head). So it looks like there is a lot of good stuff on the way and it will be better than ever \o/

PS. Javelin’s not a “he”. c:

(mrlong2) #16

[quote=“Faraleth;69091”]
PS. Javelin’s not a “he”. c:[/quote]

What? are you sure?

(Faraleth) #17

[quote=“Mrlong2;69092”][quote=“Faraleth;69091”]
PS. Javelin’s not a “he”. c:[/quote]

What? are you sure?

[/quote]

@Mrlong2 I am 99% certain… considering there was an interview a fair while ago where they were labeled “she”. ^.^

I really hope she does end up being a woman… because then my Nader + Javelin wife fan-fic can become real x-x

(OK, that IS a joke… heh. But still… c: )

(XavienX) #18

Looks like Phantom has no hope.

(Faraleth) #19

@Xavien They already said Phantom is being looked at! He’s being worked on to allow him to be more viable in the game-modes, rather than a simple gibber. They are looking at data right now (ie. how he’s most played, when people use him, what maps, what loadouts are used and most importantly, his performance against other mercs).

These things will all be used and assessed when attempting to tweak him and balance accordingly, to give him more viability. c:

(XavienX) #20

@Xavien They already said Phantom is being looked at! He’s being worked on to allow him to be more viable in the game-modes, rather than a simple gibber. They are looking at data right now (ie. how he’s most played, when people use him, what maps, what loadouts are used and most importantly, his performance against other mercs).

These things will all be used and assessed when attempting to tweak him and balance accordingly, to give him more viability. c:[/quote]

Well I mean, it’s kinda disappointing that that will be coming still in a while :frowning: