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[EyeOne]

I think they are too scared to announce that MASC will be a consumable.

Edited by EyeOne, 18 April 2013 - 11:41 AM.

[Phoenix Gray]

I believe it was delayed because the dual Gauss variant was giving the designers fits. "We CAN'T offer a STD 27 engine!"

EyeOne, on 18 April 2013 - 11:36 AM, said:

I think they are to scared too announce that MASC will be a consumable.

According to canon, it consumes your leg myomers at regular intervals.

"So I stuck two UAC5's on my MASC mech..." Epitaph of an early adopter Mechwarrior

Edited by Phoenix Gray, 18 April 2013 - 11:42 AM.

[Phoenix Gray]

Pinselborste, on 18 April 2013 - 10:04 AM, said:

flea will be useless as long as mgs are crap.

Shhh... that's what they're working on: "Vulcan" Heavy MG's (0 heat, 2DP, 800m range...) Don't tell anyone.

[Shumabot]

Thontor, on 18 April 2013 - 10:49 AM, said:

152.7 to be a bit more precise. Does a Jenner's throttle not read 152.7 when it is running at full speed? (Before the current bugged speeds that is)

If it did, how can you prove it's not going that fast?

Is the speed currently bugged? I was unaware. I just did the listed engine power math and the Jenners max with a 300 does come out to 152. Had their been a hard cap in the past/did they change their formula? Some of MWO wikis listings for max speeds are different from the current in game ones.

I had always been under the impression that there was a mathematical hardcap in place, but I could have been echoing a previous mechanic that predates me.

Edited by Shumabot, 18 April 2013 - 04:13 PM.

[Davers]

Can someone who listened to the podcast drop a post about why it was delayed?

[QuantumButler]

If you're anticipating the flea you're insane.

[Spr1ggan]

Couldn't care less about the flea, bring on the Orion

[Belorion]

I plan to get every flea they release, and the hero versions too.



Only those of us who are a little crazy are the ones who are truly sane.

[Tickdoff Tank]

Ohgodtherats, on 18 April 2013 - 08:50 AM, said:

Step 1
Go to NGNG
Step 2
Listen to latest podcast
Step 3
Here from Bryan actual Flea delay story
Step 4
Confirm Ninjas behind everything



Edit: Bryan not Russ

I can not stand to listen to NGNG, the inane drivel that they routinely spout is worse than listening to a 15 year old explain to me why he is faking a fever to get out of school (Had a patient attempt this with me yesterday, made me want to punch a kitten).

[ryoma]

wasn't it because the Flea doesn't actually have enough tonnage to mount weapons with its engine?

Personally I'm ok with the Flea getting pushed back. Jenner is the only Light I'm interested in. The Orion and Catapult are the only heavies that I like announced for this game.

After that, unless the next Assualt is amazing or we get Clan mechs (Puma Puma Puma) I 'll have all I need.

Edited by ryoma, 18 April 2013 - 06:23 PM.

[shintakie]

stjobe, on 18 April 2013 - 11:28 AM, said:

Oh ****** it all to hell.

I've no interest in an Orion.
I guess I could fake interest in a Blackjack.

But what I really wanted for May was a Flea.

Hopes = crushed.

...

And why the hell is this devastating news delivered in a freaking podcast? It should be plastered all over the frontpage with a sincere apology from the devs. And pictures of kittens, to ease the pain.

Or, at least posted somewhere on their own site.

I think they're taking this social media thing just one step too far - their own site can't be the last every freaking time.

Nah, what we need is a really really dedicated fanbase that has people watchin absolutely every social media site linked with MWO and takes the time to compile all the data released. Then they need to make a website, make that website all pretty like too. There they can post any and all relevant data about the game with an honest to goodness developer tracker that actually shows new posts made by devs/moderators/whatevers.

That's much more efficient than makin a post on the forums.

[Sephlock]

Or they realized that things are turning ugly and releasing a terrible useless mech that isn't the Mackie or the Urbanmech would make things even worse?

[Koniving]

KingNobody, on 18 April 2013 - 08:46 AM, said:

The flea has apparently been delayed for 2(!) months while they release the Blackjack and Orion.

While I am disappointed that one of my most anticipated 'mechs has been delayed, I believe the devs must have good reason for doing as they did.

Here is a list of reasons why I think they may have delayed the Flea:

1. MASC implementation is taking longer than expected

2. They plan to remove the speed cap with the release of the Flea, and want all currently announced 'mechs to be released before that (although why that would be important is beyond me)

3. Light 'mech hate on the forums is prompting the devs to release other weight classes first

4. Ninjas!

5. A vast conspiracy involving the Illuminati, the Rand corporation, and the interdimensional lizard-people who live at the center of the earth.

6. There is to be NO reason number 6

7. Ninjas!

If anyone has anything to add to this list, or has special insight into this matter that they would like to share please feel free to do so, or if you just need a sympathetic ear for the sadness of having the Flea delayed.

You forgot "HSR implementation for missiles." But yes the main thing is the MASC.

[Sixart]

just skimmed NGNG podcast with no luck to hear about the Flea. Could someone please fill in? I've been looking forward to a new light.

[Bromineberry]

The flea is delayed and the Blackjack and Orion will be implemented in the game earlier? Great news! A new medium and heavy are much more interesting and usefull than another light mech...I'm looking especially forward to the Orion.

[stjobe]

Davers, on 18 April 2013 - 04:32 PM, said:

Can someone who listened to the podcast drop a post about why it was delayed?

Sixart, on 18 April 2013 - 07:37 PM, said:

just skimmed NGNG podcast with no luck to hear about the Flea. Could someone please fill in? I've been looking forward to a new light.

Because they need more time for MASC and netcode. The Flea actually won't come out until August, since they'll go Blackjack-Orion-Unknown Assault-Flea.

QuantumButler, on 18 April 2013 - 05:00 PM, said:

If you're anticipating the flea you're insane.

Oh yeah? Well then...Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberry!

[Johnny Reb]

Engine cant take M.A.S.C.? Can't take anything over 160+ kph? Need more reasons?

[LordDante]

EyeOne, on 18 April 2013 - 11:36 AM, said:

I think they are too scared to announce that MASC will be a consumable.

this and THIS exactly

[Steinar Bergstol]

The Flea is awesome because you can make a Locust out of a Flea, and it'll even look somewhat like an MWO Locust might look. Therefore Flea = Awesome!

That is all. No other arguments are valid.

[Mechwarrior Buddah]

Whats the point of putting MASC in a game with a speed limit? Smaller engines to get to it?