150 replies to this topic

[Kaptain]

No dual AMS thunderbolt?

I don't really feel like these new variants add very much but options are always nice.

[Cuddlytron]

All of these seem completely pointless and redundant compared to the existing variants... :\

[SweetJackal]

Don't ask me why but here is two bad mech builds that make my inner mechwarrior run hot:

DRG-1C with a large XL, ASRM4, 4ML and your pick of the litter for AC with plenty of armor and lots of ammo/heatsinks.

TDR-5SS with 2 (ER)LL, 5 ML and cranked with heatsinks. Surprised me when it actually worked on Terra Therma.

Edit: Late night posting after reading all of the Dragon and Thud hate. I will admit that the Thud is average at best and the CT on the dragon prevents it from being a standup fighter making it the world's largest light mech, but I've found success in the past with those two. They have a special place in my heart as they are.

Edited by SuckyJack, 14 April 2014 - 08:34 PM.

[TygerLily]

Locust needs ECM! Its not too late!!!!

Mmm, Shadow Hawks

[Bishop Steiner]

Cuddlytron, on 14 April 2014 - 08:18 PM, said:

All of these seem completely pointless and redundant compared to the existing variants... :\

both SHDs have a lot of potential. And yeah, that extra energy slot means a LOT on the 2D. Plus the 2K can use it's hitboxes and sell those arms. Not as good against light opponents, but should let it brawl above it's weight nicely.

[aniviron]

Hawk819, on 14 April 2014 - 05:13 PM, said:

What a waste. Not one variant for the Thunderbolt, Griffin, or Wolverine.

The real tragedy is the lack of CN9-AH.

Now that there's a precedent for adding overlooked variants back in, I'm going to clamor for the AH until I run out of fingers to type with.

[Carrioncrows]

Bishop Steiner, on 14 April 2014 - 07:34 PM, said:

Yes. But no one has ever accused you of being.....

normal.

This is a fact.

But there is something to be said for doing well in under rated mechs, it raises the bar and gets people to think outside of the meta.

I keep comming back to the Tbolt for it's toughness, agility and weapon blends.

Right now I am favoring the 9SE, specifically this build: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...3f6923a666a6a68

With the improved way SRM's act, and it's not perfect yet but improved this little monster is doing far more damage than I've given it credit it for. Easily pushing 700-800 dmg a match and finishing the match fully operational with 30% hp left.

As long as you are a dead eye with the lasers you can punish people.

[Turist0AT]

Wait i dont follow. How many crap variants did they add and how many good ones?

Devs wasting their time again? Oh never mind, Mech department is the only department working. Can we get better gameplay soon? You know like this one: "Adhering to the key design pillars of Mech Warfare, Information Warfare, Role Warfare and Community Warfare, MechWarrior Online adds several new layers of gameplay and tactical team planning to the franchise."

link to quote.

[Tekadept]

Tweaking an XML file for to modify hard points and allow JJ etc of an existing chassis takes them this long, and they expect a big Hoop di doo for doing it??

[Bagheera]

aniviron, on 14 April 2014 - 09:38 PM, said:

The real tragedy is the lack of CN9-AH.

Now that there's a precedent for adding overlooked variants back in, I'm going to clamor for the AH until I run out of fingers to type with.

[Haakon Magnusson]

Khobai, on 14 April 2014 - 07:38 PM, said:

Theyre both pretty horrible. And I find the dragon hitboxes are better for running an XL. Thunderbolt side torsos get blown off way more easily than a dragons in my experience. There is literally nothing a Thunderbolt can do that an Orion or Victor build cant do better. Theyre both **** mechs that need major buffs.

Keep ECM away from my Tbolts... I don't every wannabe mechjock swarming over to my special mech... yeah, I know, I'm weird. I even like that one support LRM on the adorable assymmetrical *******.

[Joseph Mallan]

Battlecruiser, on 14 April 2014 - 04:20 PM, said:

because there are mechs with ecm, yes it is a bad thing. we need a heavy with ecm, hopefully one that can missile boat.

Need is a strong word. We would LIKE one yes, bu do we NEED one?

[Karl Streiger]

Joseph Mallan, on 15 April 2014 - 03:22 AM, said:

Need is a strong word. We would LIKE one yes, bu do we NEED one?

We need a heavy - for example the TDR-7SE simple for the reason to show the people that PGI is not affraid of the ECM-Monster they created.
As long as they deny to bring a new Mech with ECM - i can't loose the feeling that there is something about ECM...that will drive everybody nuts

Edited by Karl Streiger, 15 April 2014 - 03:42 AM.

[Joseph Mallan]

I won't argue the point past that Karl. I don't agree with you, but I would not complain if a Heavy did get an ECM.

[Karl Streiger]

Joseph Mallan, on 15 April 2014 - 03:29 AM, said:

I won't argue the point past that Karl. I don't agree with you, but I would not complain if a Heavy did get an ECM.

I won't either - as long its a T-bolt

[Joseph Mallan]

If we have to go with what we have now... T-bolt isn't a bad choice. BUT it would give it the most advantages. With one Chassis being Jump Capable and then to add a ECM variant.

I would think the Dragon or the Orion. But T-bolt isn't a bad choice either.

[Karl Streiger]

Joseph Mallan, on 15 April 2014 - 03:53 AM, said:

If we have to go with what we have now... T-bolt isn't a bad choice. BUT it would give it the most advantages. With one Chassis being Jump Capable and then to add a ECM variant.

I would think the Dragon or the Orion. But T-bolt isn't a bad choice either.

Jump Sniping isn't a problem and ECM isn't a problem - so how could a Mech that could do both become a problem?

[Trevor Belmont]

Horray for crap variants I will never touch. Thanks for not making me spend my c-bills.

Edited by Trevor Belmont, 15 April 2014 - 04:02 AM.

[Haakon Magnusson]

Joseph Mallan, on 15 April 2014 - 03:53 AM, said:

If we have to go with what we have now... T-bolt isn't a bad choice. BUT it would give it the most advantages. With one Chassis being Jump Capable and then to add a ECM variant.

I would think the Dragon or the Orion. But T-bolt isn't a bad choice either.

Definately Dragon needs a boost, look at that poor ******* and it's snout... awww

[Nik Van Rhijn]

Nice mechs, would like more Shads but I'm not getting anything now until I see how CW and the Clans work out - or more likely doesn't.