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[DemonRaziel]

MonkeyCheese, on 06 May 2013 - 05:14 PM, said:

The x5 is the only cicada that has missiles, the heavy metal has a different hardpoint layout and the highest jump jetting when compared to the other highlanders.

I'm sure some people do consider the above listed benefits/differences P2W. IMO these are mild enough to keep most people silent while still providing an incentive to some players to spend their MCs (RL money) on these 'Mechs.

MonkeyCheese, on 06 May 2013 - 05:14 PM, said:

And 4ml at 20 firepower for the venom would not be p2w as my 5D spider caries 2ml 1 erLL so its fire power is at 19, and as always for a light if you max out the damage you are weaker in another area such as speed/heatsinks/jumpjets/armor I know this well from my large ballistic raven 4x builds.

A Venom with ES and FF can pack 2x ML, 2x MPL, full armor and XL300 engine with 12 internal DHSs and 5 JJs. You can also easily sacrifice some armor on both arms (courtesy of torso mounted weaponry), or go with a lighter engine (and less heatsinks) for extra goodies (more JJs, more MPLs, BAP, AMS+ammo...). There are other options than just 4 MLs, some more viable than others.

[stjobe]

The only Spider we need is the 6 MG one, so we can have devastating effects to the back of an Atlas!

[Th0rsten]

Didn't even read this thread, just wanted to tell that I would buy a 6 mg Hero spider

[MonkeyCheese]

Oh god no, please don't derail this thread with that stuff or mg debate, I started this thread for discussion about possible future spider variants and heroes.

[Cubivorre]

The art for the 8X looks awesome!

I would totally like to have that variant - the other one if it had the wingspan would be kinda neat to try.

Edited by Cubivorre, 07 May 2013 - 03:33 AM.

[stjobe]

MonkeyCheese, on 07 May 2013 - 03:30 AM, said:

Oh god no, please don't derail this thread with that stuff or mg debate, I started this thread for discussion about possible future spider variants and heroes.

I don't care if they make it a future variant or a Hero, but I want that 6 MG Spider. The devs made it sound seriously OP!

[Krzysztof z Bagien]

6MG Spider hero mech is a must! And it should be called The Armageddon.
Edit: or maybe The Giant Slayer!

Edited by Krzysztof z Bagien, 07 May 2013 - 08:46 AM.

[MonkeyCheese]

Bump for more votes.

Show the Venom some love.

[MonkeyCheese]

Another bump cus the spider NEEDS its hero!

[Butane9000]

Here's my hero Spider idea:

XL250 Engine (135 KPh)
10 Double Heat Sinks
192/210 Armor
6/6 Jump Jets
Beagle Active Probe
Streak SRM2 (Center Torso, 1 Missile hard point - 2 missile bays)
2x Medium Laser (1 Energy hard point on each arm)
2 Tons SSRM ammo (legs)

Note: I don't play Spiders but I think this would greatly increase their annoyance factor.

Edited by Butane9000, 26 May 2013 - 07:23 PM.

[Doelloos Verdwaald]

Unless you have some control over the flightpath the glider will get you shot down fast. Keep up a predictable flightpath and you're a clay pigeon... with around the same life expectancy.

I'm unsure what loadout I'd like. A bit more oomph would be nice other lights carry more firepower, though that could be seen as P2W. Missiles would make sense, we are part plane. Plus it would add to the distraction.

For maximum annoyance I'd say 1 energy HP in each arm and 2 Ballistic in the side torso. That way we can strip armor and crit out the internals. }: )
The best fun I've had in my 5K was hosing down a Jäger coming out of a brawl and imagining the look on the pilots face when he realized it had no weapons left

[LordDante]

stjobe, on 07 May 2013 - 12:57 AM, said:

The only Spider we need is the 6 MG one, so we can have devastating effects to the back of an Atlas!

i wanna see them sparks flying

[MonkeyCheese]

If they do 6mg I don't think they will get my money unless they really sort out that mg ****. Energy and missiles would be simple.

[DemonRaziel]

Spider and missile hardpoints? Can't say I like this idea. Not only would that seem wrong, as there are no Spiders with missile hard points in the lore AFAIK, it would also remove the last advantage Commando has over the Spider. That would make that 25t 'Mech virtually inferior in every way to it's heavier brethren in the light class.

[Kraven Kor]

aniviron, on 04 May 2013 - 07:44 PM, said:

I know, right!? Every time I see a commando, I imagine his pilot wailing, "Can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!!" at the top of his lungs.

That's actually one of my favorite things about the Commando.

I don't know if it is right or whatever, but the way it runs is just fun / funny.

I want to be able to spam Zoidberg doing his "whoopwhoopwhoop" thing as I run around in it. Aim straight to the sky for added effect

[MonkeyCheese]

Kraven Kor, on 29 May 2013 - 06:53 AM, said:

That's actually one of my favorite things about the Commando.

I don't know if it is right or whatever, but the way it runs is just fun / funny.

I want to be able to spam Zoidberg doing his "whoopwhoopwhoop" thing as I run around in it. Aim straight to the sky for added effect

That sounds like the ultralight battlemech class http://www.sarna.net...ght_BattleMechs
or an elemental.

Oh if only....

[Carrioncrows]

The Spider-5V Should of had 4 E hardpoints

2 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT

It really floors me that they would release a mech that is arguably useless on the best of days.

[MonkeyCheese]

Carrioncrows, on 29 May 2013 - 05:34 PM, said:

The Spider-5V Should of had 4 E hardpoints

2 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT

It really floors me that they would release a mech that is arguably useless on the best of days.

But that is basically the sdr-9k aka the venom (when ignoring the extra 5 tons)

[Carrioncrows]

Yeah but a 35 ton mech with 4 E slots, that's basically the jenner.

I would rather have them fix what's wrong now then design a whole other chassis for one variant.

[VXJaeger]

35 ton Spidey...**** and take my money!