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[Fogbow]

Devs,

I enjoy my anonymity so it's rare that I'm moved to post, but I wanted to say thank you for bringing some of my favorite games to life. I have been a mech warrior fan since the days of table top gaming, and will never forget the excitement I felt when "Inception" first came out for computers. I continue to be a huge fan even today.

That said, Mechwarrior Online seems rather short on mech design and those that are in game currently feel and look very boxy. Great texture artists though. Can we see more designs added, maybe something with a bit more flare? I was always a fan of "the trashcan with firepower" so I modeled one up yesterday evening for an example from the first drawing mechwarior published. I know its rough and no bump mapping or texturing has been done, but I wanted to offer more then just words. I've included the obj file.

http://http://www.mediafire...1hab28obtc9tarj - Locust OBJ File by Paradyne Tech

Love the game!

[Stingray Productions]

cool, this locust design looks pretty good.

[Sephlock]

Lawyers are already on their way to your house.

[Edson Drake]

The problem is that Locust is an unseen

Awesome variants though, really a shame. Maybe as a reseen?

Edited by Edson Drake, 18 May 2013 - 08:51 AM.

[Fogbow]

Thank you all so far for the feedback.

Simply put, I think the game would benefit from a broader spectrum of mech designs as well as making the choices feel less box-like. I definitely understand the restrictions of copyright issues and have no desire to tread on toes; perhaps a mad dog variant of the vulture would better illustrate my point on the design style itself.

As far as my quick mock up of a locust is concerned, I thought the unseens were an issue from designs based on Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Fang of the Sun Dougram and Crusher Joe. I don't remember the Locust being in any of those...I don't suppose you have them on hand to check?

Edited by Fogbow, 18 May 2013 - 10:40 AM.