Just out of curiosity (and because i'm a filthy impulse buyer ), do you people consider any of the Mech packs that are currently available worth getting?
The newest packs will always be worth it TODAY but when another new pack comes out the one you just bought will become less potent. FoTM packs are how MWO stays solvent.
Unless you get some super discount the regular mech pack is just that... champs are just the same as another regular cbill mech, though hero may catch your eye if you intend to get it anyways. The preorder packs do give you reasonable deal if you are into those type of things.
I even paid extra bucks for the collector variant. Because Urbanmechs! In my opinion, packs are really interesting only if you can get them with the early adopter content (extra premium and variant). Not to mention you got to play the mechs before it's purchasable in cbill. So I suggest you wait for the next pack. If I had to spend money on the game right now and buy regular non-pre-order content, I think I'd buy a mastery pack, with 2 standard variants and a hero variant.
That said, if there is a sufficient discount and you want the hero anyways, maybe those mastery packs would be worth it if you are a startup. I would personally just wait for a hero discount though. (C)hampions function just like regular cbills version and does nothing special in game, they do earn xp a wee bit faster, but that is not useful in the long run. Also, WATCH/CHECK the variants they have included, it may not be the ones you want? Then again, currently there are no mech in this game I feel like getting. (Other than the unobtainable founders) There is no reason to get any really... (Pretty sure quite a few of us have at least a copy of everything, except C mech where I have a normal copy of)
I am also of the mindset that preorder bonus makes or breaks most of the packs, value-wise. Don't get me wrong, cosmetics are cool, and I like getting them as perks, but they aren't C-Bills. Mech variant with a C-Bill bonus? That's money in the bank. C-Bill bundle? Those are definitely C-Bills. Mech modules? You got it, C-Bills. Plus a few vanity things on the side as a perk, and the banked Premium time? Yeah, I can live with that when preorder bonus is going. Then as an added kicker, you get that redundant variant still that you can sell for the bills and keep the bay? Winning! The main issue for me personally with the mastery packs isn't that you're paying for them, it's WHAT you're paying real money for. Don't get me wrong, Mech Bays? Always a good contender. But a cockpit item? M3h. Two non-CBill earning variants? I mean, okaaaaaay, that's standard and all even with the other packs, but then you want a little extra from me for a Champion? XP can technically be equated to C-Bills, but it's a complex equation using time and real money for xp conversion...so not C-Bills, in practice. If/when they go on sale, it's not so bad (because you're still getting the Hero, mechbays, and premium time), but when I do the math I only ever figure the non-Heros in the pack as if buying them outright from the store using C-Bills. And then I ask myself if I REALLLLY want that, or to just wait for a Hero sale and Premium time sale. They've got me hooked for sure, but even as an impulse buyer who loves him some bundles and deals I've got to look at value and such. TL;DR: Preorder packs - EARLY ADOPTER BONUS SO WORTH (if you want the thingything)! Otherwise mathz.
XP does not equate cbills... only a smll fraction goes to GXP, the rest would require conversion. So basically it does little other than helping you to level that particular much faster. And if you like that mech you should be able to finish level them while having fun anyways. If not just throw in a grindy build and it is only a couple round more to go through Basic. Cbills bonus is by far superior. As for preorder pack bonuses, they are usually good, depending on packs: Cbills: they are ok, nothing a few hours can't do with some Hero grinding. Modules: Don't mind having more. MC consumables: Crap, but if you feel like swapping them in to use them up go ahead. Cockpit items: I like some of them, but otherwise nothing special. Camo: GOOD. Better than vanilla rides, right? Better if it is Marik/Flame/Raider/Kitty, or things I would use. Colors: Don't mind more either Premium: Oh yeah! Badges and Titles: I like. Mechbay: Love them. Comes standard with most purchased mech set, so I don't have to use my stockpile.
