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Jan 16, 2022, 03:2701/16/22
01/16/22
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My Plans for Mech Arena

I have only been playing this game for around 4 hours a day for 2 months. I have bought and completed both seasons (the current one still on going of course). 


In that time, I have become very disappointed with the game. There are a plethora of things wrong with this game, but the ones that stand out are as follows:


Mods are available for this game allowing cheaters to have all weapons maxed, mechs maxed, and at 10k xp. They do not get banned, the mod websites just update them if something bad happens and the cheaters continue cheating, and people continue to write scripts that easily bypass the game. 

For Players that grind, the mechs/weapons upgrades are very expensive making it too obvious this is focused on pay to win (outside of cheaters). 

Said upgrades are 4 to 6 week grinds for f2p, per item to upgrade.

Events are not player focused (even by group), they are for the released item (such as gauss, stalker) or higher weapons which cost a lot for an f2p player who doesn’t have them and won't have them for months. These are worthless events for anyone who is just starting or has been playing the game for a couple months.

Tournaments are not grouped with people of the same levels. For example, an f2p player at 1500 cannot hope to win against a player at 2500 who can also afford to dump money into tickets and end up winning at 4,000 points while everyone else on the roster below them is at an average of 1800 points max. This makes the last phase of the tournament literally worthless. You might as well just put a pop up saying “P2W player has joined, we have automatically given him/her/IT the top spot, as well as the runners up that our algorithm would have matched people up with. Try again when the tournament resets”. At least it would be understandable. 

Standard matchmaking for any mode is disastrous. It's a fact that there should be a basic algorithm stating:

If team power is > player, look for a better match. Else if mech level > player, look for a better match. Else if weapons level > player, look for a better match. Else match bots that = player specs.

The PAY ONLY WEAPONS AND MECHS are definitely a bad thing. There is absolutely no way to get the overpowered Stalker without paying for it in the event that it was offered in. Now it is non existent for anyone and there is no chance of f2p to get that. Not to mention the now non existent (except in matches) Gauss.  


That all said, the following is what I am going to do.


Create a list (using Scrapebox/SEMRush/Google Keyword Planner/AHrefs, of which I already use accounts for my web development company) of thousands of relevant keywords for Mech Arena and its genre of games. This includes easy/hard to rank keywords, LSI key phrases, and the like. 

Dedicate 30 AWS Instances to this project.

Use Python and MongoDB to develop a series of synchronous bots.

Develop an automated daily routine.


Automated routine will do the following:


Create 600 emails a day.

Create 2400 social media accounts per day.

Create 600 YouTube channels per day.

Convert and add different/random metadata to 2400 creative commons images related to robots/mechs/tanks/etc.

Upload unique (automated conversions) content to all social media, all YouTube channels. 

Social media content will be images and spun content that follows this criteria:

Auto generated meme from images

Content will include a spun title from 100 created titles similar to {do not download | scam game | horrible losses} {mech arena | mech arena robot showdown} (and many many more similar).

Content body will use the allotted characters to create negative reviews using spun content.

Posts will be SEO optimized using Hashtags and keywords from the list.


Video content will be created from 20 negative review videos that will also be spun, converted to different acceptable formats with different meta data. YouTube Content will be SEO Optimized, auto liked, commented on, hearted, subscribed to, and other ranking tricks from all of the other “ever growing” list of YouTube channels. 


The base goal will be to upload 600 videos per day.


I will add to this and run bots synchronously for roughly 6 or 7 months at no cost to me except time and coding.


In that time, my goal will be to rank negative titles for all keywords to #1 to #10 in all social media/Google/YouTube searches for anything related to Mech Arena and its genre of games. 

Keywords and content will be in English, German, French, Spanish. Other languages may be Google translated, but with not so great SEO focus, so you can win there. 


I may also step out into gaming forums creating tens of thousands of users in those forums that provide very good content/comments/anti-ban content with every one of those profiles using a signature that states “do not download mech arena, its bad for you” kind of banners/content. 


The reason I am doing this? 


Because your company refuses to change what your players ask for. 


If the requesting player isn’t dumping a whole paycheck per month into your game, they do not matter. 


Enjoy!



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Jan 16, 2022, 15:2201/16/22
08/19/21
38

Note  to  self:  don't piss  off  MeMyselfandirene.

If  you  actually follow  through with  this,  and  this  isn't just  a  hollow  threat/rant,  please  let  us  know  when  you  pull  the  trigger  on  it  and  how  effective your  blow  for  the  little  guy  has  been.    I'm  sure  that  there  are  many  rooting  for  you.

AlinaCommunity Manager
Jan 19, 2022, 16:3801/19/22
05/21/19
3510

Hello! We always strive to improve Mech Arena and take player feedback seriously - it will help us improve the game going forward. I would like to share with you that the game team is working on all the aspects you've mentioned in your message. It's not going to happen fast, of course, but we're on our way. And please do not threaten us. That's not how we want to see our communication and cooperation with players in our communities. 

Jan 19, 2022, 21:5901/19/22
Jan 19, 2022, 22:01(edited)
03/30/15
35

Alina, You are a community manager.

You are here to keep us all calm,probably?

Anyway you threaten us by saying dont threaten you. We are the folks keeping the company going they turn around and just dis us. 

I have been spending on this game. I wont anymore. This is rediculous the changes and lies you folks at plarium have made. Do you even play the game? Are you really supporting the greed for that dear company you are with? 

Do they pay you?

Oh wait I think you are Russian are you not? You folks should just shut this game down. While your at it shut down Raid. Greed monsters.

I also want to add this whole game reeks of War Robots Stolen Ideas. We need a class action.

Jan 25, 2022, 19:3901/25/22
Jan 28, 2022, 12:27(edited)
01/25/22
13
Alina

Hello! We always strive to improve Mech Arena and take player feedback seriously - it will help us improve the game going forward. I would like to share with you that the game team is working on all the aspects you've mentioned in your message. It's not going to happen fast, of course, but we're on our way. And please do not threaten us. That's not how we want to see our communication and cooperation with players in our communities. 

But obviously this game isn't improving, it's getting worse everyday. Especially when it comes to p2w and matchmaking. 

The game team has such terrible efficiency when it comes to fixing bugs and balance but so good in putting in legendary pilots into BOTs and now you said it's impossible to remove it.

What the heck? Can do with 120% efficiency but got -120% efficiency in fixing matchmaking? Might as well fire them all.

[Edited] Dear Player, your post violated our Forum Rules & Guidelines (3.4), so your message was edited a bit. Please make sure to follow the forum rules in future. This time it's just a warning. More serious measures might be taken in future. Thank you for your understanding! 

Jan 28, 2022, 00:5901/28/22
01/28/22
13

I  am  so  impressed  with  your  plan!  I  love  it!!


Every  update  gets  worse.


First  matchmaking  started  to  become  unbalanced . When  that  started  I  began  warning  them  that  they  were  heading  down the   War  Robot  path  into  Irrelevant  Forest.


They  began  whipping  the  horses  to  go  faster . That's  how  you  kill  the  horses  and  get  stranded  in  the  forest . Duh


Now  there's  almost  no  match  I'm  in  where  there  isn't  at  least  1  fully  maxed  mech/weapon/pilot  combo . Usually  multiples . 


Now  the  latest  thing  is  that  in  at  least  80%  of  the  matches,  around  the  2  minute  mark,  I  end up  in  a  1-4  match . All  my  teammates  just  disappear.


Maybe  6 %  of  the  time  it  goes  the  other  way  for  me.


So  now  when  it  happens  I  take  a  screenshot  &  send  it  to  feedback  immediately  after  the  match . Doing  that  really  emphasizes  to  me  how  often  it  happens . And  to  them . That's  how  I  feel  comfortable  saying  80% . Today  it's  literally  been  about  97/98% . 


Really  kills  the  game . I  hope  someone  else  comes  out  with  something  like  this  that  won't  kill  the  horses

Jan 28, 2022, 01:0301/28/22
01/28/22
13

And  the  funny  thing  is  that  I  discovered  this  game  from  WR  are. I  ignored  it  forever  but  WR  just  kept  worse . I  played  it  for  years . 


Eventually  WR  got  so  bad  I  tried  MA  when  it  was  still  in  beta . MA  didn't  suck  at  all  back  then . It  was  actually  really  good . It  stole  me  from  WR  (which  I just  don't  play  at  all  anymore . Like,  not  at  all)


Also,  I probably  should've  named  it  Irrelevance  Forest,  right?

Jan 28, 2022, 03:4601/28/22
01/28/22
13

I'll  tell  you  something  else  I'm  starting  to  notice  in  regards  to  the  tournaments.


I  just  now  took  a  look  at  my  standings . Everyone  that  was  idle  last  time  I  played  is  idle  now  as  well.


And  yet  I  fell  at  least  6  spots  in  the  rankings.


I  always  assumed  that  at  least  the  tournament  competitors  aren't  AI  because  I  haven't  really  seen  any  of  the  Quick  Match  AI  names  of  which  I've  grown  accustomed  to  seeing  in  the  tournaments.


However,  I  have,  kinda  subconsciously  I  guess,  noticed  this  as  an  ever-increasing  phenomena  as  the  updates  progress.


I  am  so  jealous  that  you're  able  to  pull  off  your  plan . I  wish  I  had   your  skills . I  haven't  written  any  coded since  HTML back  in  college  (and  I  don't  even  wanna  say  how  many  years  ago  that  was  [a  lot . Too  many  😬])

Jan 28, 2022, 04:0101/28/22
01/28/22
13

So  I  just  tried  again  and  it  absolutely  just  happened  again.

If  you  want  to  set  up  a  Google  drive  or  drop  box  I  would  be  more  than  happy,  waaaaaaaaay  more  than  happy,  to  send  you  all  these  screenshots  I'm  amassing . 

It's  too  crazy.  I  no  like . I  want  to  help  you  exposed  what's  become  of  this  game . 

 I don't  know  if  you  got  the  same  message  from  them  about  setting  up  a  twitch  account  to  show  off  the  quick  matches  but  I  got  one . I'm  really  starting  to  think  hard  about  doing  it  just  to  show  off  this  BS . 


And  I'm  curious  to  see  if  it  will  still  continue  if  I  put  it  on  twitch

AlinaCommunity Manager
Jan 28, 2022, 12:1701/28/22
05/21/19
3510
Necrobeanie

Alina, You are a community manager.

You are here to keep us all calm,probably?

Anyway you threaten us by saying dont threaten you. We are the folks keeping the company going they turn around and just dis us. 

I have been spending on this game. I wont anymore. This is rediculous the changes and lies you folks at plarium have made. Do you even play the game? Are you really supporting the greed for that dear company you are with? 

Do they pay you?

Oh wait I think you are Russian are you not? You folks should just shut this game down. While your at it shut down Raid. Greed monsters.

I also want to add this whole game reeks of War Robots Stolen Ideas. We need a class action.

Hey! No threats intended, just explaining how it shouldn't be on our forum. 

By the way, I'm not Russian and I can't understand why you mentioned it. In our communities, no discrimination on the basis of race or nationality is allowed. We're happy to see players from all over the world. 

AlinaCommunity Manager
Jan 28, 2022, 12:2401/28/22
05/21/19
3510
FixYOURmatchmaking

But obviously this game isn't improving, it's getting worse everyday. Especially when it comes to p2w and matchmaking. 

The game team has such terrible efficiency when it comes to fixing bugs and balance but so good in putting in legendary pilots into BOTs and now you said it's impossible to remove it.

What the heck? Can do with 120% efficiency but got -120% efficiency in fixing matchmaking? Might as well fire them all.

[Edited] Dear Player, your post violated our Forum Rules & Guidelines (3.4), so your message was edited a bit. Please make sure to follow the forum rules in future. This time it's just a warning. More serious measures might be taken in future. Thank you for your understanding! 

I understand that not everything is going smoothly and there is still much hard work. But we're on our way. And I honestly share it with our community when you ask me. We plan more A/B tests on matchmaking. They'll help us to collect more data and analyze it. Perhaps, the results will be satisfying this time.  

Feb 13, 2022, 18:1102/13/22
01/28/22
13
Alina

I understand that not everything is going smoothly and there is still much hard work. But we're on our way. And I honestly share it with our community when you ask me. We plan more A/B tests on matchmaking. They'll help us to collect more data and analyze it. Perhaps, the results will be satisfying this time.  

You  are  100%  *NOT*  doing  anything  to  fix  the  problems .   Can  you  guess  how  many  screenshots  I  have  of  me  being  the  only  one  left  at  somewhere  between  2  &  1  minutes  left?  I  have  so  many  I  don't  even  bother  to  count . And  sometimes  it  happens  so  fast  that  I  can't  even  get  a  screenshot  before  the  match  is  over .

So,  yeah . You're  ruining  the  game  and  doing  a  total  WR  on  it . I  message  with  a  lot  of  my  online  friends  in  the  game  and  it's  pretty  much  a  consensus  opinion . 

So,  Alina,  Fix  or  Fail . And  don't  threaten  us  for  being  truthful

i


Feb 13, 2022, 18:1402/13/22
01/28/22
13

The  game  was  way  better  in  Beta  testing . As  soon  as  you  launched  globally  it  fell  further  &  further  downhill  with  each  update . 

It's  clearly  an  intentional  money  grab.


And  leave  Ukraine  alone . This  sh*zz   putin  is  pulling is  ridiculous.  You  should  all  be  embarrassed

Feb 13, 2022, 18:2602/13/22
12/07/21
136
Necrobeanie

Alina, You are a community manager.

You are here to keep us all calm,probably?

Anyway you threaten us by saying dont threaten you. We are the folks keeping the company going they turn around and just dis us. 

I have been spending on this game. I wont anymore. This is rediculous the changes and lies you folks at plarium have made. Do you even play the game? Are you really supporting the greed for that dear company you are with? 

Do they pay you?

Oh wait I think you are Russian are you not? You folks should just shut this game down. While your at it shut down Raid. Greed monsters.

I also want to add this whole game reeks of War Robots Stolen Ideas. We need a class action.

Sorry but saying "don't threaten us" isn't a threat. That's completely ridiculous.

Feb 13, 2022, 18:3102/13/22
12/07/21
136
Alina

I understand that not everything is going smoothly and there is still much hard work. But we're on our way. And I honestly share it with our community when you ask me. We plan more A/B tests on matchmaking. They'll help us to collect more data and analyze it. Perhaps, the results will be satisfying this time.  

I can't believe I missed you saying there would be more matchmaking tests. Will you be testing matchmaking that doesn't consider XP? Looking forward to your answer.

Aug 1, 2023, 15:4908/01/23
Aug 1, 2023, 15:52(edited)
05/23/23
12


Greetings! Our team is dedicated to enhancing Mech Arena, and we value player feedback as it guides our future improvements. I want to assure you that the concerns you've raised in your message are being addressed by our game development team. While these changes may take time to implement, we are committed to making progress.

However, I kindly request that we maintain a respectful tone in our communication and avoid any form of threats. We believe in fostering a positive and cooperative relationship with our players in the community. And i suggested to yo that you shouldd be make a game by using UAE map and UAE language

Thank you for your understanding, and please feel free to communicate in English. 

Aug 1, 2023, 17:1008/01/23
05/23/23
12

Hello! We are thrilled to be working on Mech Arena, and your feedback as a player is invaluable as it helps shape our future updates. Rest assured that our development team is actively addressing the concerns you raised in your message. Although implementing these changes may require some time, we are fully committed to making continuous improvements.

However, I kindly ask that we maintain a respectful tone in our communication and refrain from using any form of threats. We strongly believe in fostering a positive and collaborative relationship with our players and the community. As you suggested, creating a game using the UAE map and language is an interesting idea that we'll consider. BY this i tried to make a game but i could not find a best name for it then i visit a site that is prove very helpful for me if you want to visit then visit here https://namecombiner.info/

Thank you for your understanding, and please continue communicating in English.

Please use the English language for your communication. 

Aug 1, 2023, 19:2308/01/23
12/08/22
124
Alina

Hello! We always strive to improve Mech Arena and take player feedback seriously - it will help us improve the game going forward. I would like to share with you that the game team is working on all the aspects you've mentioned in your message. It's not going to happen fast, of course, but we're on our way. And please do not threaten us. That's not how we want to see our communication and cooperation with players in our communities. 

https://prnt.sc/uO3oxr1hR_i-

these are the usual promised words, completely useless, even now I have stopped after only 4 games, I'm just tired of finding opponents twice as powerful as me .. you haven't done anything, and I have been following this problem for 1 year ... the forum full of people pissed off your systems eppire ... promises promises and nothing you do. I haven't spent anything for 2 months now... and I definitely won't. in this way there is no hope of equilibrium. keep your EM RIFLE nerf. yes you did, but nothing else helped to improve the balance except for those who use the lower hangar turk.

Oct 23, 2023, 09:1610/23/23
05/23/23
12

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  3. Competing Games: If you're unhappy with Mech Arena, you might consider exploring other games in the same genre that align better with your expectations and offer a more satisfying gaming experience.
  4. Consumer Advocacy: There are platforms and organizations dedicated to advocating for consumer rights in the gaming industry. You can reach out to these groups and share your concerns.
  5. Educational Content: Instead of negative content, you could create educational content about the issues you've encountered in the game, informing players about potential problems and possible solutions.
  6. Patience and Perspective: Game development can be a complex process, and it often takes time to address player concerns and make necessary changes. It's essential to keep in mind that game developers aim to balance the interests of both paying and non-paying players.
  7. Ethical Considerations: Engaging in unethical or malicious activities, such as manipulating search results, can have legal and ethical consequences. It's important to consider the implications of such actions.

Ultimately, if you're unhappy with a game, it's best to express your concerns in a constructive and ethical manner. Engaging with the community, offering feedback, or exploring alternative games can be more effective ways to address your issues and create positive change in the gaming industry.