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Fixed Catapult Geometry Has Broken The A1

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#141 Zerberus

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:10 AM

I am normally supportive of PGI, both verbally and financially.

When my existing catapults Missile Ears are repaired, I will buy a jester as I originally planned. No sooner.

That said, I like the changes to the K2. But whoever decided it was a good idea to strap lightbars to the missile launchers of Alex` beautiful catapults nees to be..... hmmm.... put in a dark room without food until he or she realizes their mistake ;)

If it was Alex hiimself, he needs to be sent to rehab and then put in the same dark room when he gets back ;) B)

Edited by Zerberus, 06 November 2013 - 10:15 AM.


#142 DeathofSelf

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:12 AM

well..... that looks hideous

#143 focuspark

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:16 AM

Epic fail PGI. Revert your change. Undo this {Scrap}. Just suck it up and admit your ****** up with the Catapult redesign. FIX IT

#144 Deathlike

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:17 AM

I would consider the "missile tube add-on" to the Catapult's ears as an "ear infection" or a "massive earwax buildup".

QQ-tip anyone?

#145 verybad

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:26 AM

View PostKyynele, on 05 November 2013 - 05:24 PM, said:


Now that's good reasoning. Thank you for this inspiring discussion.

Actually, that's EXACTLY why they did it the way they did. You may not like it, but it is what it is.

You want more, it's the way it is because they had to attach points where a weapon could go for a hardpoint, and they are doing the same weapon designs for weapons across most of the mechs, they don't have the manpower to make it more reasonable like you and many other are suggesting, You don't like it? Then drive something like the "factory release" mechs.

Could it be better with different size catapult standard missile pod? Yes of course, they have their 3d artists working on clan mechs right now, and the guys that set these ones up are mostly programmers. I'm DREAMING of something like this happening with the MadCat when it comes out and people getting all QQ'd about that also ;)

I'm sure there will be something else in 2 weeks for people to get PO'd off though. This community is nothing if not consistent.

#146 Hoboshank

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:32 AM

annnnnnnd... they're still using the old design without the "VCRs" to preview the A1©. Becasue false advertising is the only way they're gona sell this piece of ****!
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Edited by Hoboshank, 06 November 2013 - 10:33 AM.


#147 Malleus011

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:36 AM

View Postverybad, on 06 November 2013 - 10:26 AM, said:

Actually, that's EXACTLY why they did it the way they did. You may not like it, but it is what it is.

You want more, it's the way it is because they had to attach points where a weapon could go for a hardpoint, and they are doing the same weapon designs for weapons across most of the mechs, they don't have the manpower to make it more reasonable like you and many other are suggesting, You don't like it? Then drive something like the "factory release" mechs.

*snip*


Incorrect. They changed LRM15 pod on the A1/C1 to the larger LRM20 pod from the C4. You can't drive the factory design anymore either, you MUST drive a Catapult with bigger launcher pods. Even if you mount a pair of Streaks on the C1, you get an LRM20 box. Stock LRM15? You get an LRM20 box. Pair of SRM6s? You get an LRM20 box and a free VCR.

#148 Alistair Winter

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:37 AM

View PostMalleus011, on 06 November 2013 - 08:39 AM, said:

Oh, you liked these 'mechs?

You can't have them anymore. We now have improved versions that are worse.


Alistair: Please, please, can I have a Catapult Hero mech that looks kind of like a cross between the Founder's mech and the K2? I would literally buy two of those.
PGI: No! We will give you this!
Alistair: What the hell is that!? Oh well, at least I have my regular-
PGI: Also, we made your regular Catapults uglier.
Alistair: DOH!

#149 Agent 0 Fortune

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:44 AM

so if I elect not to mount any missile weapons on my CPLT-C1 does that mean it doens't have ears at all, like the Thunderbolts missile rack?

#150 verybad

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 10:45 AM

View PostMalleus011, on 06 November 2013 - 10:36 AM, said:


Incorrect. They changed LRM15 pod on the A1/C1 to the larger LRM20 pod from the C4. You can't drive the factory design anymore either, you MUST drive a Catapult with bigger launcher pods. Even if you mount a pair of Streaks on the C1, you get an LRM20 box. Stock LRM15? You get an LRM20 box. Pair of SRM6s? You get an LRM20 box and a free VCR.


Basic, they don't have enough guys working on it, but have set times when stuff must be done is still the same.

Honestly, I agree with you and others complaining about it, but i don't think it will change, so I'm just going to enjoy it the way it is, life's too short to get PO'd about stuff like this.

#151 Malleus011

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 11:02 AM

View PostAlistair Winter, on 06 November 2013 - 10:37 AM, said:


Alistair: Please, please, can I have a Catapult Hero mech that looks kind of like a cross between the Founder's mech and the K2? I would literally buy two of those.
PGI: No! We will give you this!
Alistair: What the hell is that!? Oh well, at least I have my regular-
PGI: Also, we made your regular Catapults uglier.
Alistair: DOH!


I would also buy two pointy-nosed K2 heroes so long as they didn't have obnoxious paintwork.

But they could've at least left my C1 alone. It didn't do anything wrong.

#152 Vercinaigh

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 11:03 AM

View Postverybad, on 06 November 2013 - 10:45 AM, said:


Basic, they don't have enough guys working on it, but have set times when stuff must be done is still the same.

Honestly, I agree with you and others complaining about it, but i don't think it will change, so I'm just going to enjoy it the way it is, life's too short to get PO'd about stuff like this.


Life's too short NOT to get upset about things that can become a trend ruining the things you DO enjoy in your short life.

#153 Felicitatem Parco

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 11:08 AM

Please keep in mind that this section of the forums is for general discussion of the game features, but if you want to provide direct feedback to the developers then you might want to post your grievances in the patch Feedback section for this patch cycle. The Patch Feedback section is designed to be a posting-ground for your opinions and observations relating to how this patch has affected the game and how it affects your playability/enjoyment, as directed to the Staff instead of as a general discussion forum like this here is.

Edited by Prosperity Park, 06 November 2013 - 11:08 AM.


#154 Malleus011

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 11:18 AM

http://mwomercs.com/...-box-launchers/

There's a thread going. May as well chime in.

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 11:35 AM

My main complaint is that the new ears just look bad. It doesn't look as sleek and sexy as it used to. Now it looks comical. This sucks because my Cat A1 was one of my favorites. Now it just looks like a C4. Thanks again PGI.


Edit: PGI please find the people responsible for this decision and fire them. Seriously. I think they work for World of Tanks and are purposely sabotaging what has the potential to be a great game with stupid decisions.

Edited by Airborne Thunder, 06 November 2013 - 11:47 AM.


#156 Ngamok

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 11:52 AM

Why is everyone complaining? According to all you forum goers, the ears aren't the problem. You are going to die through the cockpit anyways because that's all gets hit apparently.

#157 Scott Decoy Stone

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 11:52 AM

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not happy. not happy at all...

#158 Karyudo ds

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 12:00 PM

View PostVercinaigh, on 06 November 2013 - 11:03 AM, said:


Life's too short NOT to get upset about things that can become a trend ruining the things you DO enjoy in your short life.


With this world that seems like you would spend most of it upset with that attitude. Also get off my lawn.

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 12:15 PM

I'm gonna have my mech repair guys weld some patio furniture and a grill on one ear with a hot tub or pool on the other.

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Posted 06 November 2013 - 12:17 PM

View PostJin Ma, on 05 November 2013 - 05:18 PM, said:

that and the PPC arm barrel have been replaced with twigs.

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i'm glad i don't play this game anymore. would have been much worse to see them destroy these beautiful mechs with poor craftsmanship and shortcut mentality if i was still playing


This makes me very, very sad.. ;)

The K2 was one of the coolest mechs in the game with the PPC barrels (IMO).





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