[cDnStealth]

So PGI has released a couple of really good patches in the last couple of weeks. They've significantly improved game performance across the board. Yesterday they added a pre-round/post round screen with more detailed statistics as well as a "death screen" explaining how you died.

Heat was reduced on the Large Pulse Laser, ER Large Laser, PPC, ER PPC. Along with the addition of the new hero mech "Pretty Baby," the Awesome has seen its max engine size increase from 290 to 300.

The camo system has also been revamped with players now being able to permanently unlock a camo pattern for all chasis of a mech type (ie. You buy it for an Atlas and you can apply it to any Atlas variant). Similarly, when you now buy a colour you own it for good. Colors are unlocked for all mechs. If you've spent either MC or C-Bills on camo/colours you will be refunded. They are currently having a sale on colours and the dazzle pattern until the 12th.

The next patch drops on Feb 19th and will include a mechlab UI overhaul. This is something we've been asking for since closed beta. With this change you'll be able to see much more detailed information about weapons and equipment.

They'll also be releasing the Trebuchet medium mech and the new Alpine map, which is at least twice the size of Caustic Valley.

I am still not a huge fan of the MC pricing model. I feel that most items are extremely overpriced. Especially when it comes to the hero mechs and cockpit items. I am happy to see them change their camo pricing because the previous model screamed price gouge. With that said, I've yet to spend any of my Founder's money but it looks as though it will mostly end up going towards mechbays.

I am excited to play this new map and get my hands on the Trebuchet. I haven't bought a new mech since the Cataphract and I've been looking forward to a new medium mech.