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[Phoenix Branson]

BattleMech explosions are rather weak currently for MWO. I hope the developers seriously consider making explosions more epic in nature, such as adding sparks, flying debris, and shockwaves. The video below illustrates my point...

Edited by Maverick01, 07 April 2013 - 05:20 PM.

[blinkin]

or maybe like this?
http://youtu.be/9X5LP4hJu9k?t=2m13s

[James Montana]

blinkin, on 07 April 2013 - 05:39 PM, said:

or maybe like this?
http://youtu.be/9X5LP4hJu9k?t=2m13s

OMG I can't stop laughing

[Donas]

Maverick01, on 07 April 2013 - 05:16 PM, said:

The video below illustrates my point...

although I'm hoping not the SCALE. lol

[General Taskeen]

Oh you mean like MW:LL, which did all things explosiony better.

[EvangelionUnit]

General Taskeen, on 08 April 2013 - 08:59 AM, said:

Oh you mean like MW:LL, which did all things explosiony better.

destroying missile launcher arms just to watch the cool fireworks ?

[FrostCollar]

Yes, of course! Do I want explosions to look better? It's like asking if I want a lemon square (yes).

[Renthrak]

As far as typical 'Mech destruction goes, 'going critical' like in the video is extremely rare. First, the 'Mech must already be running very hot, which interferes with the computer systems. Second, the physical shielding of the reactor must be damaged by weapon fire without disabling the 'Mech first. Third, either the safety systems must be damaged, or the pilot overrides the emergency shut-down. Fourth, the already weakened reactor must take a direct hit from additional weapon fire, which directly breaches containment of the fusion reaction. When all of these factors come together, it makes a reactor explosion possible, but still unlikely.

Mechwarrior 4, where every destroyed 'Mech explodes, is completely wrong. Mechwarrior 3 was more accurate, though still not perfect.

Ammunition and weapon explosions are far more common, and I certainly wouldn't mind those being considerably more dramatic in-game.

[Dr B00t]

here's another good one

http://youtu.be/_KuGizBjDXo?t=56s

edit: also exploding whale

http://youtu.be/GkZottYDpEE?t=1m26s

Edited by Dr B00t, 30 June 2013 - 09:41 PM.