Comms from CapnJosh:
 
Figured I should give an update on where a number of things are at:
 
1. I know some of the private servers are unavailable right now.
  - We're working on something pretty exciting with regards to the private server rentals, so the disruption will be worth it ;)
2. Steam has Hawken featured on their home page rotation.  It's all kinds of fun out there.
  - I think a "Welcome Back" might be in order.  Hawken is alive and kicking, and the future looks bright!
3. I'm aware of some transactions for MC failing for some of you.
  - I'm beginning to suspect some very old bug may be at play. If you don't mind, submit a support ticket - we're actively collecting samples of problems you guys may experience.
4. Build systems are "talking" again.
  - This implies the old development infrastructure is functional (at least at the OS and networking levels).  The build agents seem ok, as does source code.
  - I'm very, very happy about this
5. Our first swag giveaways actually happened!  
  - We're gathering shipping details now, so our lucky winners will be posting their new mice soon (you will be doing that, right????)
 
Questions for you:
 
1. Did you like servers with more slots?  How many slots for each game mode do you think is ideal?
2. How do you like my build server rebuild workstation area?
 
 


Join in on the community discussion on our forums https://community.playhawken.com/topic/1249-whats-in-motion-right-now/

Congratulations to #Hawken Mouse Winners xVaNiTyo, Jonjamin, & ThisIsMetalFury! Thank you for helping us stress test & enjoy your new mouse!

Attention Pilots,

I've received comms from CapnJosh that the East Coast servers should start appearing, he's been moving servers around. In light of that we've turned on the double XP/HC until tomorrow (4/21) noon PDT. Enjoy!

Help us stress test Hawken servers this weekend and you'll receive double XP/HC and a chance to be one of 3 random winners for a Hawken Mouse! All users that login and play from April 18th 12:01 AM to April 19th 11:59 PM PDT will have be entered into a drawing for an Official Hawken mouse. While you're online, check out the new 10 player bot TDM and 18 player TDM/DM.

Good luck Pilots!

Last weekend's stress test provided us with great data. With the new physical servers in LA, Ashburn and Frankfurt, we'd like to stress them out and need your help!

All weekend long we'll have Double XP/HC and Tiggs will be doing random code giveaways in game and on live streams. We've also added the Technician, Raider and Grenadier to Test Drive for Free! So Pilots man those mechs and get out there and fight!

Attention Pilots!

For a limited time, you can test drive the Technician, Raider, & Grenadier mechs for free. All 3 mechs are come fully equipped with items and internals. Stop by your garage to test drive these mechs until Friday, April 24th!

Things done over the last 7 days:

1. New physical servers in Los Angeles, Ashburn, and Frankfurt.
- I'm bringing them online as I write this.
2. Old dev build-related systems are being recovered
- Includes build servers, art asset tracking, project management, bug tracking, domains, etc.
3. Released a new paint
- believe it or not, this kind of thing is kinda scary
4. Released new mech parts
- Yay for the "Hon"
5. Did our first Hawken gear giveaway
6. Didn't horribly break anything
- hey, that should be a "win" every day ;)

What I see coming up this next week:

1. Refine the gameserver load each new physical host server runs
2. Work on getting the private server management web site back up
3. Work on reviving old build systems
4. Find out the *actual* state of old development branches
5. Continue identifying the patterns involved with accounts that have messed-up mechs and whatnot.
- By all means, submit support tickets and describe as much as you can. They're been very very helpful.
6. More references to Hawken: Genesis
- Dig it out and keep it handy!

Btw, you guys are awesome. The Hawken community has one of the best reputations in the industry.

CapnJosh

Background:
Among the first models to boast next-gen cavorite frames, the Prosk Hon design saw heavy use during the early cavorite raids.  They presented a menacing figure to Sentium pilots; their distinct chassis profile stood out even at distance and the first Prosk company to be deployed with the Hon began their tradition of never returning from battle with captives.  Hon components remain in active service in nearly all mech fleets, owing to their remarkable performance characteristics and ease of repair.
 
You will find these new cosmetic parts available for purchase right now in-game.
 

My mouse.

I'll send that to one lucky user who Replies/Tweets/+1s/Posts/Whatever. You've got 24 hours!
-capnjosh

I was looking through some of the deep back-end systems and came across something I thought needed to be released.  This is the first time I get to release something for Hawken!  I hope you enjoy :)
 
Here's the first view:
 


CapnJosh