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[Sandslice]

As we know, this patch just introduced an overhaul to the module system, along with adding Clan weapon modules.

To the latter: I'm still quite disappointed to see that they're all* range-for-heat, as with the current run of IS weapon modules. It's a marginal situational benefit with a constant drawback, on top of two startup costs: it seems like a rather bad tradeoff most of the time.

*Except machine guns, which generate no heat.
**Thanks to Heeden for pointing out: the enhanced Narc and the two AMS modules are also weapon modules, so these are also exceptions.

Now, to the former: First, loving the fact that the Master bonus slot is 'Mech. Second, let's see how it's distributed across 'Mechs. Space-saving spoiler tag, go go!

Spoiler

Format: Weapon / consumable / 'Mech.

Standard: 2/2/1

Lights:
3/2/2 for all Locusts. The weapon slot seems odd since we are talking about Locusts (ML, SL, MG?) but the 'Mech slot is a boon.

2/2/2: RVN-4X, Huginn, COM-3A, SDR-5V / -5K, FS9-S, Oxide.
An interesting mix of Light 'Mechs here, though one omission draws my attention. See below.

Mediums:
3/2/1: TBT-5N, BJ-3. While weapon modules are currently bad, I like the idea behind giving them an extra weapon slot.

2/2/2: Hunchbacks, CDA-2B, CDA-3C, BJ-1 / -1DC, CN9-A, Yen, SHD-2H.
I don't see any glaring problems with these. The Cicadas are again (and consistently so far! ) the non-ECM.

1/2/1: Ryokens. A nod, perhaps, to the fact that Ryokens are just that good?

Heavies:
3/2/1: CTF-2X. I'm guessing that if one Cataphract was going to get a distinction, it was going to be the -2X since it can't ballistic as hard as its brothers.

2/2/2: Non-hero Dragons. Today certainly is a good day to be a Dragon.

1/2/1: Mad Cats. I'm totally unsurprised by this, just as with Ryokens.

Assaults:
3/2/1: Boar's Head, VTR-9K, AWS-8Q. The Awesome confuses me a bit, since its stock doesn't even have three weapon systems. On the other hand, it will come in handy when considering customs.

2/2/2: AS7-D / -RS / -K. Mmm, tasty extra 'Mech slots for Atlai.

1/2/1: AS7-D-DC, AWS-8R. Again loving the ECM consistency; but the missile-boat Awesome can't buff its backup weapons! Oh noes!

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Notable omissions:

-JR7-K: Its distinction from the -D was that it dropped one CT M hardpoint in exchange for a third module slot. If it now has the same module-set as the -D, it becomes a strictly inferior -D. Suggestion: Buff its modules to 3/2/1 or 2/2/2, or consider quirks to set the -K apart.

-Kit Foxes vs. Adders: With the other ECM 'Mechs getting buffs for non-ECM variants (and/or nerfs for ECM variants as with the Atlas,) it's a bit odd that the Clan Lights don't have a similar treatment between them.
Suggestion: Nerf Kit Foxes to 1/2/1, in line with the Atlas D-DC.

-Heroes that weren't changed: This is mainly because of the heroes that were changed, more a question than a suggestion: why weren't these heroes changed?

Edited by Sandslice, 29 July 2014 - 11:02 AM.

[Heeden]

Something you might like to add - Weapon Modules include Enhanced Narc, AMS Overload and AMS Range.

[Sandslice]

Heeden, on 29 July 2014 - 10:58 AM, said:

Something you might like to add - Weapon Modules include Enhanced Narc, AMS Overload and AMS Range.

iNarc and AMS-OL were shifted to weapon? Excellent news (haven't gotten to play yet because work.) Editing OP; thanks!

[Deathlike]

Indirectly, the Jenner-F got a buff. The Jenner-K did get shafted.