Endlich!
Not everything listed is guaranteed to make it in. We're still considering more options. These are not listed in any particular order.
"NEW PLAYER EXPERIENCE
- Change Starting Tier (to 4.5)
- Update Trial 'Mechs (regularly with appropriate consultation)
- Increase Cadet Bonus
- Update In-game Tutorial
- Establish New Player Video Tutorials (official and community)
- MWO Discord Channel (update MW5 Discord to MWO/MW5)
- Update Wiki / Add Wiki Contributors
FEATURES
- Skill Tree / Grind Reduction
- Remove Torso Heat Spike Mechanic
- Heat Management Values Not Representative of Heat Efficiency
- Simplify Command Wheel
- Remove Time of Day Change in Matches (FPS hit)
- UI Performance Pass / Scaling?
MAPS
- New Community-Driven Map (Community input from start to finish)
- Update Unbalanced Maps
- Spawn Point Fixes
MECHS
- New Community-Driven 'Mech (Community input to new 'Mech chassis choice)
- New 'Mech Variants
- Rescale 'Mechs (for fun and role vs volumetric)
- Fix Mech Mobility (Desync)
- Update Bolt-Ons (Stay Attached)
- Quirks / Set of 8's for Under Performers
- Armor Balance for Arm Weapon-Only 'Mechs (Jenner, Jagermech, Rifleman)
- Weapon Balance Pass
- IS Omnimechs / Engine Discussion
MODES
- Review / Update Game Modes
- Solution for Faction Play
- Solution for Solaris
- General Match Maker Improvements
- 8v8 vs 12v12
- Examine Match Scoring (AMS)
- Remove 2 Minute Requirement for Reconnection
- Private Lobby Updates (More Options, Maps, Host Assignment, More Spectators)
- Dailies/Weeklies
SOCIAL
- Unit Recruitment Social Chat Tab
- Remove CBill Recruitment Cost for Units
- Refer-a-Friend Program
- Increased API Functionality
NEW FEATURES
- Special Event Queue (Possible Faction Play/Solaris and 8v8/12v12 Solution)
MONETIZATION
- New Player Packs
- Starter Packs (Brawling, Long Range, Heavy)
- Themed Packs (Pop Culture, NASCAR)
- New Items (Metallic Paints, Custom UI Colors, Voice Packs, Sound Packs, Laser Color Customization, MechLab Customization)
- Improve Cockpit Item Bonuses (added value)"