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[3Xtr3m3]

I am talking about the fact that Garth has (once or twice) teased people about knowledge of the clans, which at this point of the timeline are unknown.

Garth committed a "Faux Pas"

[Major Tom]

Garth Erlam, on 19 March 2012 - 01:22 PM, said:

I'll bet you can't name a single 'Mech that is an exact blend of all three.

• Cronus CNS-3M (RS 3067 avl 3031) - 55 tons, 5/8/5, 10.5t armor (91%), 14 HS, 1 Lg Laser, 3 Md Laser, 1 SRM/4 (29 Dam, 2.6 DPT)
  
• Guillotine GLT-4L (RS 3039u) - 70 tons, 4/6/4, 12t Armor (88%), 22 HS, 1 Lg Laser, 4 Md Laser, 1 SRM/6 (28 Dam, 2.8 DpT)
  
• Wolfhound WLF-1A (RS 3039u avl 3028) - 35 tons, 6/9/0, 7.5t Armor (100%), 11 HS, 1 Lg, 3 Md Laser (23 Dam, 2.9 DpT)
  
• Flashman FLS-7K (RS 3039u) - 75 tons, 4/6/0, 13.5t armor (94%), 23 HS, 2 Lg Laser, 4 Md Laser (36 Dam, 2.6 dam/ton) (excluding 1 rear md laser, 1 flamer)

Edited by Major Tom, 19 March 2012 - 06:54 PM.

[Mason Grimm]

Garth Erlam, on 19 March 2012 - 01:22 PM, said:

I'll bet you can't name a single 'Mech that is an exact blend of all three.

Spoiler

P.S - made you look

[Jack Gammel]

Speed is great, but it can always fail you. Speed as a defense is only as effective as the other guy's aim.

Firepower is great, but glass jaws are not. You have to hit the other guy to make firepower count.

Armor is always there for you. It is like a warm blanket. It requires no dice rolls, and it only goes away as the other guy is able to hit you. The longer you can stay operational in the field, the longer you can use the firepower you have to hurt the other guy.

[Belisarius1]

I feel like the question should be "which do you sacrifice"

And the answer is always heat sinks.

[Penguinman]

I was always a fan of the old Hunchback (first mech I ever used in the old pen and paper days.) Good mix of speed and firepower. Altho ammo capacity was a bit lacking and if the AC20 ever went out you were pretty much screwed.

[Namwons]

i like to run an gun

[GDL Irishwarrior]

Major Tom, on 19 March 2012 - 06:50 PM, said:

• Cronus CNS-3M (RS 3067 avl 3031) - 55 tons, 5/8/5, 10.5t armor (91%), 14 HS, 1 Lg Laser, 3 Md Laser, 1 SRM/4 (29 Dam, 2.6 DPT)
  
• Guillotine GLT-4L (RS 3039u) - 70 tons, 4/6/4, 12t Armor (88%), 22 HS, 1 Lg Laser, 4 Md Laser, 1 SRM/6 (28 Dam, 2.8 DpT)
  
• Wolfhound WLF-1A (RS 3039u avl 3028) - 35 tons, 6/9/0, 7.5t Armor (100%), 11 HS, 1 Lg, 3 Md Laser (23 Dam, 2.9 DpT)
  
• Flashman FLS-7K (RS 3039u) - 75 tons, 4/6/0, 13.5t armor (94%), 23 HS, 2 Lg Laser, 4 Md Laser (36 Dam, 2.6 dam/ton) (excluding 1 rear md laser, 1 flamer)

Did you damage/ton math wrong...

Also, I'm highly amused by the fact that not only does the 25-ton Solitaire do more damage per ton than any of these (1.7), it actually does more damage PER SALVO than any of these (42) - including the 75-ton Heavy 'Mech. Yes, I know, Clan tech and all that - but it's still funny

Edited by GDL Irishwarrior, 20 March 2012 - 05:03 AM.

[Shiro]

i'm looking forward to a good mix of Mobility, Firepower & Armor. Like Wolverine WVR-6M...

[Grithis]

Major Tom, on 19 March 2012 - 06:50 PM, said:

• Cronus CNS-3M (RS 3067 avl 3031) - 55 tons, 5/8/5, 10.5t armor (91%), 14 HS, 1 Lg Laser, 3 Md Laser, 1 SRM/4 (29 Dam, 2.6 DPT)
  
• Guillotine GLT-4L (RS 3039u) - 70 tons, 4/6/4, 12t Armor (88%), 22 HS, 1 Lg Laser, 4 Md Laser, 1 SRM/6 (28 Dam, 2.8 DpT)
  
• Wolfhound WLF-1A (RS 3039u avl 3028) - 35 tons, 6/9/0, 7.5t Armor (100%), 11 HS, 1 Lg, 3 Md Laser (23 Dam, 2.9 DpT)
  
• Flashman FLS-7K (RS 3039u) - 75 tons, 4/6/0, 13.5t armor (94%), 23 HS, 2 Lg Laser, 4 Md Laser (36 Dam, 2.6 dam/ton) (excluding 1 rear md laser, 1 flamer)

Cronus: 31 Dmg divided by 55 tons = .56 DPT

Guilotine: 40 Dmg divided by 70 tons = .57 DPT

Wolfhound: 23 Dmg divided by 35 tons = .657 DPT

Flashman: 36 Dmg divided by 75 tons = .48 DPT, not to mention it's bare average speed for the weight class.

[Hayashi]

Adridos, on 19 March 2012 - 12:23 PM, said:

I chose 4th option.

• Look

Did someone call for an UrbanMech?

[Hayashi]

Garth Erlam, on 19 March 2012 - 01:22 PM, said:

I'll bet you can't name a single 'Mech that is an exact blend of all three.

Let's see...

Timberwolf...

Flashman...

Dragon...

[Major Tom]

Grithis, on 19 March 2012 - 11:27 PM, said:

Flashman: 36 Dmg divided by 75 tons = .48 DPT, not to mention it's bare average speed for the weight class.

Thanks for adjusting scores. Atlhough I personally don't care for a damage per mech ton, it favors lighter chassis, which are already benefiting from higher speeds, but not penalized for lighter armor. And while the flashman has an average speed for its weight anything faster is severly under gunned and under armored so I feel it is balanced.

balanced, is a tricky word. balanced against what measure? other mechs, other technologies, it own components (weapons tonage : engine tonage : armor tonage).

I am begining to think this poll turned into a list of mechs we will never see because they are the total package. Like the old adage "fast, cheap, or good, pick one".

Edited by Major Tom, 20 March 2012 - 07:12 AM.

[Sven Svenson]

Quit with the facebook polls already alot of people do not use face book and are being denied there vote.

[verybad]

It's gotta look good. Don't care about the other crap.
Firepower, armor, speed. Those are all distractions. So long as I leave a good looking carcass, I don't care about performance.

Sven Svenson, on 10 April 2012 - 11:33 AM, said:

Quit with the facebook polls already alot of people do not use face book and are being denied there vote.

Look at the date. You're the one bringing these back,.,,

Edited by verybad, 10 April 2012 - 11:41 AM.

[Felix Dante]

While a prefer a "Mixed Balance" of all three...

Speed would be my first choice.
Armor and Weapons would tie.

[Aegis Kleais]

Garth Erlam, on 19 March 2012 - 12:21 PM, said:

• Armour
  
• Firepower
  
• Speed

40% Emphasis on Power
35% Emphasis on Armor
25% Emphasis on Speed

Sven Svenson, on 10 April 2012 - 11:33 AM, said:

Quit with the facebook polls already alot of people do not use face book and are being denied there vote.

You misspelled 'their'.

[syngyne]

Aegis Kleais™, on 10 April 2012 - 11:44 AM, said:

40% Emphasis on Power
35% Emphasis on Armor
25% Emphasis on Speed

That leaves no room for "stylish good looks."

[Vexgrave Lars]

Coordination, Garth. My Perfect mech works well with the rest of the lance/company/regiment.

So says Recon.

Edited by Vexgrave Lars, 10 April 2012 - 11:51 AM.

[Exilyth]

[x] - stealth. I ECM.

The other properties I'd rank Armor, Speed, Looks, Firepower.

Edited by Exilyth, 10 April 2012 - 11:54 AM.