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[VK4502B]

Hey all.

I've been looking on BattleTechWiki and saw this Mech:

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Berserker

Wouldn't the Berserker be cool?
Melee and 86kmp/h with a 100ton Assault Mech?
Ideas?

[sakkaku]

Introduced in 3056.... so no.

[Major Tom]

That is pretty cool, and probably worth the 7 year wait.

[VK4502B]

I'm not all knowing about MW.
And I didn't know the Berserker was later then MWO is.
/sadface

But I still think it would be awesome.
Slicing off an arm instead of shooting.

[Xandre Blackheart]

Hatchetman...

But you know, "melee" mechs in a mech game without a good melee system probably won't do very well.

[Kyle Knightraven]

Berserkers are all about the "There can be only ONE!" attacks

[Major Tom]

There is actually a pretty realistic chance of seeing a smaller wacker mech like the Hatcheman or Axman

[Schrecken]

I just met you,
and this is crazy,
Please put in melee
At least someday maybe.

I want to punch you in the cockpit with my atlas!

[VK4502B]

Yeah, and no one would make a melee system for one melee mech.
Maybe after 7 years if MWO still goes they add it.

EDIT... Oh cool, more melee mechs!
You think there's a chance?

Edited by VK4502B, 15 June 2012 - 11:56 AM.

[Sleeping Bear]

Well if they ever implement melee combat in MWO, then there are a few choices during the timeline, namely the 45 ton Hatchetman and the 65 ton Axman. The Hatchetman probably is more famous since Kai Allard-Liao used one to single-handedly wipe out the Clan Jade Falcon cluster Falcon Guards at The Great Gash on Twycross. Also, any 'mech with serious weight is a potentially deadly melee machine, prominent among them being the Highlander, a jump capable 90 ton assault 'mech. It's punches hit nearly as hard as an AC10 and it's kicks nearly as hard as an AC20, combined with it's devastating DFA, this monster is a melee beast.

[VK4502B]

Sleeping Bear, on 15 June 2012 - 12:10 PM, said:

Well if they ever implement melee combat in MWO, then there are a few choices during the timeline, namely the 45 ton Hatchetman and the 65 ton Axman. The Hatchetman probably is more famous since Kai Allard-Liao used one to single-handedly wipe out the Clan Jade Falcon cluster Falcon Guards at The Great Gash on Twycross. Also, any 'mech with serious weight is a potentially deadly melee machine, prominent among them being the Highlander, a jump capable 90 ton assault 'mech. It's punches hit nearly as hard as an AC10 and it's kicks nearly as hard as an AC20, combined with it's devastating DFA, this monster is a melee beast.

SWEET! I find melee in a shooter awesome!
That's why I noticed the Berserker right away. Almost 90kmp/h with 100tons. <3
Let's hope they add melee!

[Deathz Jester]

"Q. Will MechWarrior® Online™ have Mech melee combat?

A. At this point in time we are not looking at melee combat. We may revisit melee combat if we can design something that is fun and does not compromise the overall gameplay experience."

http://mwomercs.com/support#faq


Also why do people assume that the In Game Year translates to 1 actual year of real time? I highly doubt they'll do that, what with all the impatient people wanting all their clans/futuremechs.

[Kobold]

Iron Harlequin, on 15 June 2012 - 12:25 PM, said:

Also why do people assume that the In Game Year translates to 1 actual year of real time?

Probably because the devs said it would.

[Major Tom]

Iron Harlequin, on 15 June 2012 - 12:25 PM, said:

Also why do people assume that the In Game Year translates to 1 actual year of real time? I highly doubt they'll do that, what with all the impatient people wanting all their clans/futuremechs.

Because the ISN news advances real time.
Because the Dev picked a specific start date for the game that would give them (barely) enough time to add clan based technology.
Because an equal or greater number of players are not interested in clans/futuretech.

[Deathz Jester]

Major Tom, on 15 June 2012 - 12:34 PM, said:

Because the ISN news advances real time.
Because the Dev picked a specific start date for the game that would give them (barely) enough time to add clan based technology.
Because an equal or greater number of players are not interested in clans/futuretech.

So you'll be playing this game for 10+ years? I highly doubt it will stay 1y=1y

Kobold, on 15 June 2012 - 12:33 PM, said:

Probably because the devs said it would.

This is where I ask you to prove it.

Edited by Iron Harlequin, 15 June 2012 - 12:36 PM.

[Kobold]

FAQ.

Quote

Q. What year is MechWarrior® Online™ taking place?

A. MechWarrior® Online™ is running an offset timeline of the BattleTech® Universe. As of this writing it is 2011 and the year is 3048 within the game. In 2012, when the game is launched, it will be 3049.

[VK4502B]

Iron Harlequin, on 15 June 2012 - 12:25 PM, said:

"Q. Will MechWarrior® Online™ have Mech melee combat?

A. At this point in time we are not looking at melee combat. We may revisit melee combat if we can design something that is fun and does not compromise the overall gameplay experience."

http://mwomercs.com/support#faq


Also why do people assume that the In Game Year translates to 1 actual year of real time? I highly doubt they'll do that, what with all the impatient people wanting all their clans/futuremechs.

Ouch.
I've readed the FAQ...
How did I miss that..? >_>
Anyhow:
Let's hope they can add it nicely!

[Deathz Jester]

Kobold, on 15 June 2012 - 12:37 PM, said:

FAQ.

No where in that sentence does it say that 1 year of ingame time will be 1 year of real time. So you're going off of a very large assumption, of what you think it meant. It says when the story was written and what year it will be in game when it releases.

[Stone Profit]

You guys are making me want a No-Dachi!

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/No-Dachi

Edited by Stone Profit, 15 June 2012 - 05:50 PM.

[Jinrak]

I honestly think it would be incredibly hard to create an effective melee system in a game of this design. It would be interesting, but it's not gonna happen.