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[Solis Obscuri]

Kilo 40, on 04 March 2014 - 09:36 AM, said:

I'm ok with butt ugly. I just want some more variety in how they look.

how about the Scorpion, the Flashman, or the King Crab. there's plenty out there for them to choose from.

There's sadly a paucity of variants for many of those. The Scorpion, Goliath, and Flashman only have two variants each until around the Jihad/FC Civil War timeframe. Same deal with the Thug, another of my old faves.

[ho1mes]

Meh. Where's my King Crab PGI?!!

[Kilo 40]

Solis Obscuri, on 04 March 2014 - 10:08 AM, said:

There's sadly a paucity of variants for many of those. The Scorpion, Goliath, and Flashman only have two variants each until around the Jihad/FC Civil War timeframe. Same deal with the Thug, another of my old faves.

IMO, there is no rule that says they can't come up with their own variants.

[CDLord HHGD]

WHY THE F DOES IT HAVE 5 FINGERS PLUS A THUMB?

NO MORE WEIRD HANDS!

six-fingered hands
two opposable thumbs
the claw (not so bad actually, its the others)

[9erRed]

Greetings all,

Just be thankful that we are not seeing the BNC-5S "Vandergriff" (Solaris VII) era 3062.

2 x ERPPC
LB 10X
2 x Medium Lasers
SRM4
and wait for it...... 4 x JumpJets

An assault with jumps jets, and enough firepower to absolutely ruin your day.

Looking forward to the BNC-5S with the Star League tech installed. (if they follow canon)
XL engine
Dbl HS
Gauss Rifle
2 x ERPPC
SRM6
4 x Medium Lasers
2 x Small Lasers
-- what a beast ---

9erRed

[Pezzer]

Arlen, on 04 March 2014 - 09:35 AM, said:

In my opinion, this is the first re-design that took a step backwards. I hope the artists do not get lazy and continue to make boxy mechs. The original appeal of this game to me was the updated designs. Please keep the innovated, modern designs coming!!!

It was made in 2440, of course it's going to be blocky.

I don't think you guys understand. They added this Mech so that we can have 1) an older Mech design to play with and 2) a 95 tonner. I usually don't defend new Mechs like this, but you shouldn't expect a super smooth appearance like the Clans in a Mech that debuted SIX HUNDRED YEARS AGO! That's like people complaining about the looks of the Mk 1 tank when compared to a Challenger 2. Or, to more accurately display an oldie still used in today's combat, it's like complaining about the range deficiencies and bulkiness of an AK47 while looking at a F2000. Of course the newer one is sleeker and more ergonomic, of course it's more accurate at range, but are both still used on the field? Yes. Does the AK stand a chance against the F2000? Under 100 yards, yes.

While the design could definitely be changed around, just know that the design is bulky because it's really old. And it's a really big really old Mech. Just be lucky the the legs aren't even thicker.

[SgtMagor]

finally get to try out ancient battlemech designs, hope they bring the Mackie, and other mechs of legend to MWO.

Edited by SgtMagor, 04 March 2014 - 10:37 AM.

[Osric Lancaster]

Aphoticus, on 04 March 2014 - 04:48 AM, said:

. . . flamer . . .
And blind you while your firing it.

It's not about what you can see. It's about stomping around the smoking ruins of your opponent's Atlas, flailing your arms wildly and bellowing fire into the air.

[DirePhoenix]

Cattra Kell, on 03 March 2014 - 06:09 PM, said:

Exclusive Look: Banshee Hero - La Malinche

PGI better not be using this video to officially advertise this Hero 'Mech. There's more time spent in the opening and closing bumpers than there is actual mech footage.

EDIT: and answered by +MechWarrior Online in G+:

the actual video for this mech:

Edited by DirePhoenix, 04 March 2014 - 11:00 AM.

[Shae Starfyre]

Osric Lancaster, on 04 March 2014 - 10:40 AM, said:

It's not about what you can see. It's about stomping around the smoking ruins of your opponent's Atlas, flailing your arms wildly and bellowing fire into the air.

Doubt that will be the case with this hero; but, just for spite; I am going to buy it and mount that damn flamer there!

"Got a light?" - Wooooooooooooooosh!

Flamer, Narc, AC20 and 2 LPL, was that 4 energy (and a tag); that's probably what I'll do with it, so when I go into the brawl; I'll be blind, hopefully call in missile support on my broad backside, and hope for the best!

They will refer to me as, "El Gringo Guapo Morte!"

Edited by Aphoticus, 04 March 2014 - 11:16 AM.

[Alex Iglesias]

just gonna throw in.

La Malinche is meant to represent the ride of notable pilot "El Guapo"

additionally, the head energy hardpoint is mounted on the forehead of all the normal variants. Only the hero version has the energy hardpoint in the mouth. I thought it would suit the personality of this ride. Toss a flamer in there for a hauptman style cigar.

[Leader Bee]

Still, would be nice to have some more non-humanoid mech designs eh?

[Osric Lancaster]

Solis Obscuri, on 04 March 2014 - 10:08 AM, said:

There's sadly a paucity of variants for many of those. The Scorpion, Goliath, and Flashman only have two variants each until around the Jihad/FC Civil War timeframe. Same deal with the Thug, another of my old faves.

Isn't here a jump capable version of the Flashman 8K? FLS-8KR to go with the FLS-8K and FLS-7K makes three. Not 100% sure that's an official variant. Unfortunately with MWO style hard-points many people would argue that there's no real point to the Flashman, and from a game play perspective they'd be more or less correct.

[KuroNyra]

Leader Bee, on 04 March 2014 - 11:25 AM, said:

Still, would be nice to have some more non-humanoid mech designs eh?

+1


Humanoid design are nice. But damn it, there's plenty of mech with a mech design who could be placed!

[Noesis]

[Kilo 40]

Alex Iglesias, on 04 March 2014 - 11:05 AM, said:

just gonna throw in.

La Malinche is meant to represent the ride of notable pilot "El Guapo"

next year you can get this mech a nice sweater for its birthday.

[Roburn Bliss]

The Banshee is up on Smurfy's

[Grendel408]

Blood78, on 04 March 2014 - 09:44 AM, said:

Gimp hero. Hardpoints won't warrant its use, especially when 3/3/3/3 comes in.

It is going to be one of the dust collector Hero mechs like Pretty Baby, Death Knell, YLW.

My Wang still gets action! I resent that comment LOL! (commence Wang jokes now)

[Bishop Steiner]

rageagainstthedyingofthelight, on 04 March 2014 - 07:23 AM, said:

Actually offended is probably the wrong word, more like "lol, wut?", in that "how could some one screw up the lore that bad?", particularly when there was a pre-existing miniature of that exact mech (still wish mine had an axe and shield!)

Also, I have a Mech painted like the "Union Jack", almost accidentally, weird that you would say that.

Also, and I do understand this is the internet, when you make comments like "you are way to PC" about some one you don't know, it just makes you look foolish. Really anytime you go after a person's character based on the three lines of text you see them type its a bad idea, just sayin.

Make a PC complaint, get called on it. Lol wut, I get, but the approach you expressed it certainly did not convey the intent of your reply.

[Varhait]

• Hardpoints:
  
  • Head: 1 Energy
    
  • Left Arm: 1 Energy
    
  • Left Torso: 1 Ballistic, 1 Energy
    
  • Center Torso: 1 AMS
    
  • Right Torso: 1 Missile
    
  • Right Arm: 1 Energy

FAIL!

Edited by Varhait, 04 March 2014 - 12:38 PM.