The consequence would be simultaneously better rounded and more task-spcialized rather than dps or damage-specialized setups. For instance, a light mech may actually choose to be a specialized scout, if it can talk to its teammates in lobby to assure that it will have proper fire support, and that his teammates understand the usefulness of his intel.
Edit: Apparently I can't add a poll to this anymore. If a moderator can, please add this:
Would you like to see a feature wherein all players, PUG or team, could select their mechs in real-time before a drop in consideration of their team's selections?
1. Yes
2. No
Edited by GregHM, 18 June 2013 - 06:36 AM.