GG: Welcome Mortem to The Galaxy Gathering studio. Can I
offer you a drink from the wet bar before we get started?
Mortem: Thank you good sir. A double bourbon would hit the
spot just fine.
GG: *Pours a large glass and slides it over to Mortem*
GG: For the record what is your name, player ID, clan you
fought with this last CW and what medal did you win?
Mortem: Mortem Orbisque #907239 CLAN: Emerald Dragons. We
added a big shiny gold medal to the trophy case this time around.
GG: Grats on the Gold win.
GG: Did your team perform like you expected this war?
Mortem: For the most part we went to war like a well-oiled
machine. There were a few hiccups in the gold round but we managed to overcome
them for victory.
GG: Was there anything you found to be a surprise this war?
Mortem: The biggest surprise for me this war was how much the
dynamics shifted because of the speed boost to missiles. I really think that it
allowed those pilots who changed the load outs of their formation to take
advantage of the extra speed to really shine.
GG: Was there anything you found to be a disappointment this
war?
Mortem: I will have a better gauge on that one after the
raid is done and I see what loot was had.
GG: This war every clan needed a SRB specialist to get in
the game. We have had a required spec now for the last two wars. Do you feel
this requirement improves or takes away from Clan Wars?
Mortem: It's really both at the same time. On one hand, it
takes away a little bit of tactical flexibility which I think takes away from
the joy that is clan wars but the extra loot to be had for choosing the
required spec can be a great thing.
GG: The pilots who ran the required SRB spec this war earned
(2) 2X upgrade kits. Does this extra prizing improve Clan Wars and should be
continued?
Mortem: Honestly it was a bit of a letdown seeing free
upgrade kits as the special prize this war considering that last war with the
20 ton requirement the extra prize was a mech and a piece of equipment. I would
love to see the extra prizes continue as long as there are forced specs but I
would really like to see them turn into something more substantial than just
free upgrade kits.
GG: How hard was the Raid for your team?
Mortem: Overall it's been pretty good. There have been tough
spots for sure but most of it so far has felt fairly well matched.
GG: Are the Raid Prizes this war useful for your team or do
you just sell most of it for needed Niodes?
Mortem: This time around the prizes look very useful. I for
one would not complain if I am so lucky to bring home a shiny new Torrent or
Magnus.
GG: Best of luck to you on that.
GG: What is your favorite mech that you own and why?
Mortem: I would have to say my Skriag. I like it for how
versatile it is. decent speed and other stats out of the box for its weight
class and plenty of equipment slots. I think it is the most well rounded mech
in my collection.
GG: What is your favorite thing about Clan Wars?
Mortem: I love the tactics of it. Between the optimizing
formations and the careful studying of opponents to find the optimal way to
place a surgical strike it offers so much more value than just the titanic slug
fest that it may appear to be.
GG: In your opinion, what needs to be fixed to make Clan
Wars better?
Mortem: I am not sure if this would be considered a fix or
an adjustment but two things I would like to see would be more 4 clan divisions
to help spread things out and a rework of the prize tier system. It would be
great if there were more than 4 tiers of prizes so that it was more applicable
to the level average and the needs of more players.
GG: Yes, you would not be the first pilot to raise this
issue. Something for Nick and team to think about.
GG: Before we wrap this up is there anything you would like
to add?
Mortem: May the RNG bless our raid loot and I will be seeing
you again next war.
GG: Thanks for taking the time to stop by and talking with
me. It has been a pleasure. My best to you and your crew and yes please let us
do this again next war.