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[Shabahh Kerensky]

I'm just happy it's still got its giant round LRM launcher. I love those things.

[Corbenik]

GrandLocomon, on 09 May 2014 - 05:39 AM, said:

I finally figured out what the summoner reminds me of.

Makes you wanna pet it right ?

[Crotch RockIt]

Shabahh, on 09 May 2014 - 10:13 AM, said:

I'm just happy it's still got its giant round LRM launcher. I love shooting at those things.

Fixed it for ya. Looks cool, but it's a huge target.

Overall, though, this Summoner is one sexy beast. My favorite so far of the models that PGI has released.

[Xeno Phalcon]

Crotch RockIt, on 09 May 2014 - 10:26 AM, said:

Fixed it for ya. Looks cool, but it's a huge target.

Overall, though, this Summoner is one sexy beast. My favorite so far of the models that PGI has released.

Have missile, will travel.

[Hayato1983]

kitfox next please.

[IraqiWalker]

Hayato1983, on 09 May 2014 - 12:27 PM, said:

kitfox next please.

Pretty sure that's what's gonna happen.

[Pariah Devalis]

Kitfox, Nova, Direwolf. My prediction anyways.

[Hayato1983]

IraqiWalker, on 09 May 2014 - 01:15 PM, said:

Pretty sure that's what's gonna happen.

I hope it looks good enough, XD I like the art's look.

[Shabahh Kerensky]

Crotch RockIt, on 09 May 2014 - 10:26 AM, said:

Fixed it for ya. Looks cool, but it's a huge target.

Overall, though, this Summoner is one sexy beast. My favorite so far of the models that PGI has released.

Won't be so easy since it's got, that's right, JUMP JETS!!! Try to hit it when I'm landing on your face!

[Cabal LV426]

The LRM Launcher is oversized. It must be lower in diameter. According to
[quote name='"Paul Innoye"]38:34 Clan missiles weigh less' date=' take less space and all the SRM's are streaks, and all the LRM's are hot-loaded (no minimum ranges). To balance them, they'll be firing in sequence “stream firing” which will allow AMS to more effectively defend against them. To address hot loading, they may have diminishing damage the closer you are to your target within 180 meters. [/quote']
[url="http://www.nogutsnogalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=1963.msg15908#msg15908"]http://www.nogutsnog...g15908#msg15908[/url][/ftp]

LRM's will be firing in sequence “stream firing”.

So no need to do 15 holes to fire 15 missles.

And LRM launcher can have 7 holes like it Battletech concept.

Edited by Cabal LV426, 10 May 2014 - 01:26 AM.

[Featherwood]

Cabal LV426, on 10 May 2014 - 01:25 AM, said:

The LRM Launcher is oversized. It must be lower in diameter. According to
http://www.nogutsnog...g15908#msg15908[/ftp]
LRM's will be firing in sequence “stream firing”.
So no need to do 15 holes to fire 15 missles.
And LRM launcher can have 7 holes like it Battletech concept.

I absolutely agree with you, but PGI is stranger to logic and sense. I doubt our comments and suggestions will be heard, though we still may try to say it loud. What about making new thread in Suggestions sub-forum?

I really hope that launcher box will change size when SSRM6 installed. Otherwise it'd be significant downside of Summoner and one of rare cases when 3D are to blame for blindly following Alex's art. Small launcher-tube would be both better looking and more practical.

Edited by Featherwood, 10 May 2014 - 02:30 AM.

[P e n u m b r a]

I really don't understand why people whine about the launchers being torsos surely they wont even be there if there is no launchers equipped?

[Xeno Phalcon]

The Summoner B is a good possibility to make it into the game, and would easily offer a alternative choice to those that dont like the shoulder tube: Summoner B mounts missiles in its arms.

[Pariah Devalis]

Xeno Phalcon, on 10 May 2014 - 05:03 AM, said:

The Summoner B is a good possibility to make it into the game, and would easily offer a alternative choice to those that dont like the shoulder tube: Summoner B mounts missiles in its arms.

Prime, Bravo, and Delta I am betting. Alpha and Charlie are identical, hardpoint wise, to the Prime and can be "sold" as omnipods as opposed to an entire chassis. Offers the most flexibility, IMO. Prime's 1B LA, 1E RA, 1M LT, Bravo's 2M LA, 2M RA, and 1 tube M in the LT. Delta's 2E LA, 2E RA, 1B/1AMS LT, 1B/1AMS/1 TarComp RT.

Offers a ton of options in how you want to tool it out. 4M/2B is possible. 2B/4E, too. 5M/1B. 3B/2E. 3B/2M. 2B/2E/2M. Etc....

The problem is, after you fix the armor, you only have 21.5 tons, give or take half a ton, of space left to work with.

Edit: Interesting and/or useful builds include...

2 ERPPC, 2 ERMLas, 21 DHS.

1 LB10X or Ultra-10 with 3 tons ammo, 5 SRM4 with 4 tons of ammo and 14 DHS.

4 LRM10, 1 LRM15 with 8 tons of ammo and 14 DHS.

Edited by Pariah Devalis, 10 May 2014 - 05:54 AM.

[Butane9000]

Hayato1983, on 09 May 2014 - 12:27 PM, said:

kitfox next please.

This will most likely be the case. The process has been this so far:

Timber Wolf -> Adder -> Stormcrow -> Warhawk -> Summoner -> ?

But that translates into:

Heavy -> Light -> Medium -> Assault -> Heavy -> ?

So most likely it will be:

Kitfox -> Nova -> Dire Wolf

[MisterPlanetarian]

I'm pretty sure it's released on a when ready basis.

[ThunderHart]

Is it me or is any one else under whelmed by the look of the summoner for a 70ty Ton Mech I think the picture do more justice than the design can we beef up the edges a bit more? I am not feeling the muscle here.

[Corbenik]

ThunderHart, on 10 May 2014 - 04:21 PM, said:

Is it me or is any one else under whelmed by the look of the summoner for a 70ty Ton Mech I think the picture do more justice than the design can we beef up the edges a bit more? I am not feeling the muscle here.

im expecting someone to shop some steroid muscles on it now :X lol

[BLOOD WOLF]

Primary Configuration:

• 1x ER PPC
  
• 1x LB 10-X Autocannon
  
• 1x LRM-15

Arent these supposed to have the words 'Clan" in front of them?

[Redshift2k5]

BLOOD WOLF, on 10 May 2014 - 05:03 PM, said:

Primary Configuration:

• 1x ER PPC
  
• 1x LB 10-X Autocannon
  
• 1x LRM-15

Arent these supposed to have the words 'Clan" in front of them?

Not technically necessary- since there is no mixed tech, all equipment must, therefore, be of Clan origin.