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[Andross Deverow]

Dr Killinger, on 18 March 2013 - 06:21 AM, said:

I'm guessing here, but I don't think they mean max theoretical speed, I think they mean that since they aren't forced to use a standard engine, they can jam the biggest XL they can fit into that bad boy, and still have weight left over for their two AC/20s.

I could be wrong, though.

Im not thinking the mech is going to have 15 crit slots each torso. So XL wont be feasible with AC20's.

Regards

Edited by Andross Deverow, 18 March 2013 - 06:42 AM.

[ArcDemon]

Andross Deverow, on 18 March 2013 - 05:51 AM, said:

I guess this one lost me a little. How can the Jaegermech be all that much faster? It comes with the same stock engine as a K-2 and should max out at the same size which is a 315. Maybe I am missing something? It looks to me that it will be the same speed as any of the catapults..

Regards

The AC/20 uses 10 slots (the biggest weapon in the game). On the K-2 they are mounted in the side torso (leaving only 2 slots available), preventing you from using an XL engine and AC/20 at the same time. The Jagermech mounts the AC/20s in the arms, so there is still room for an XL engine. Because the AC/20s weigh 28 tons without the ammo it's just not practical to use big standard engines with AC/20s (you have to strip all the armor and components), so you end up with a slower then average Catapult when using them. By contract the Jagermech use AC/20s without giving up the XL engine, providing the edge in speed.

[jay35]

Still looking forward to UI 2.0, especially Mechlab improvements.

As for the Jagermech, it might be a one-off option for dual AC-20s that works better than a K2, but other than that it sounds like it will be of limited value until we can filter maps by Size. If we can choose to only join Large maps, I could see it having more value as a long-range sniper with quad AC-2s or similar long-distance loadouts.

Edited by jay35, 18 March 2013 - 06:49 AM.

[Andross Deverow]

ArcDemon, on 18 March 2013 - 06:43 AM, said:

The AC/20 uses 10 slots (the biggest weapon in the game). On the K-2 they are mounted in the side torso (leaving only 2 slots available), preventing you from using an XL engine and AC/20 at the same time. The Jagermech mounts the AC/20s in the arms, so there is still room for an XL engine. Because the AC/20s weigh 28 tons without the ammo it's just not practical to use big standard engines with AC/20s (you have to strip all the armor and components), so you end up with a slower then average Catapult when using them. By contract the Jagermech use AC/20s without giving up the XL engine, providing the edge in speed.

I stand corrected.. TY

Regards

[Redshift2k5]

jay35, on 18 March 2013 - 06:48 AM, said:

Still looking forward to UI 2.0, especially Mechlab improvements.

As for the Jagermech, it might be a one-off option for dual AC-20s that works better than a K2, but other than that it sounds like it will be of limited value until we can filter maps by Size. If we can choose to only join Large maps, I could see it having more value as a long-range sniper with quad AC-2s or similar long-distance loadouts.

i'll be using ultra/5s which work great at moderate range and up close.

[Oy of MidWorld]

I'm really looking forward to the new map, the Jagermech and, what you didn't mention, the support for analogue steering for those who have pedals/joystick.

Edited by Oy of MidWorld, 18 March 2013 - 06:58 AM.

[Redshift2k5]

Oy of MidWorld, on 18 March 2013 - 06:58 AM, said:

I'm really looking forward to the new map, the Jagermech and, what you didn't mention, the possibility for analogue steering for those who have pedals/joystick.

Analog joystick input in in the post under 'new control input settings'. I didn't forget

[Corvus Antaka]

imho the jaggermech won't touch a catapult with those big side torsos it won't hold an XL engine well at all.

[Kylere]

Can we push this patch back, fraking respiratory infections!

I have not been able to play for 5 days and am itching to kill!

[TimTheEnchantor]

This is a great compilation - thanks for the work Redshift2k5

[Oy of MidWorld]

Redshift2k5, on 18 March 2013 - 06:59 AM, said:

Analog joystick input in in the post under 'new control input settings'. I didn't forget

Ooops, must have skipped that part unintentionally, sorry, you're right.

Yeah, and as always, a much apprechiated service.

Edited by Oy of MidWorld, 18 March 2013 - 07:14 AM.

[jay35]

Redshift2k5, on 18 March 2013 - 06:54 AM, said:

i'll be using ultra/5s which work great at moderate range and up close.

Depends on how much ammo, armor, and speed have to be sacrificed to run four of those.

[DeeSaster]

And Redshift2k5 delivers...again...

Keep up the good work, mate! Much appreciated.

[armyof1]

Colonel Pada Vinson, on 18 March 2013 - 07:00 AM, said:

imho the jaggermech won't touch a catapult with those big side torsos it won't hold an XL engine well at all.

Not only that, you even get a couple of side torso wings that will help you die even faster with an XL. I hereby rename the XL Jagermech the Suicide Angel.

[Redshift2k5]

jay35, on 18 March 2013 - 07:37 AM, said:

Depends on how much ammo, armor, and speed have to be sacrificed to run four of those.

I'll be using two because four is just silly and you cant' handle the weigh My K2 with 2 ultras and 4 mlas works fine.

[Deathlike]

Major post about Raven hitboxes for tomorrow's patch:
http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__2076541

[hammerreborn]

Deathlike, on 18 March 2013 - 08:39 AM, said:

Major post about Raven hitboxes for tomorrow's patch:
http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__2076541

Aw you beat me too it.

[Gasman 1220]

Deathlike, on 18 March 2013 - 08:39 AM, said:

Major post about Raven hitboxes for tomorrow's patch:
http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__2076541

[MrPenguin]

Redshift2k5, on 18 March 2013 - 06:17 AM, said:

The stock loadouts have 4 ballistic hardpoints, that's true. BUT

• the JM6-DD and JM6-S have the exact same hardpoint allocation so most players expect them to get additional hardpoints
  
• I heard Russ Bullock say that 6 AC2s might be a possibility last week during a Twitch.TV event

Oh, I see.

[jay35]

Redshift2k5, on 18 March 2013 - 08:11 AM, said:

I'll be using two because four is just silly and you cant' handle the weigh My K2 with 2 ultras and 4 mlas works fine.

2 UAC5s almost never works, currently, due to the jamming bug where they often jam immediately after the first shot. You need three in chainfire mode in order to have a reasonable chance of them not constantly jamming.