455 replies to this topic

[Creed Buhallin]

Meh. I like the chassis's capabilities, but the visual doesn't work as well for me as some. The missile racks are good, but the laser mounts lack the elegance that most of the previous designs have had - the arm is just ugly and the head is a blocky nightmare compared to the classic 'bucket.

Although another 50-tonner? Why this over the Dervish, that would provide similar capability in a different weight bracket?

Edited by Creed Buhallin, 20 June 2012 - 12:22 PM.

[Alaric Hasek]

Trenchbucket!
TrenchbucketTrenchbucketTrenchbucket!
Et cetera.

[syngyne]

Jager Wolf, on 20 June 2012 - 12:01 PM, said:

Nice, but it's no Marauder.

You know what else it ain't?

A potential lawsuit.

[Skwisgaar Skwigelf]

I like the way FD integrated the head into the torso to lessen the "Darth Vader" look. Nicely done.

[cipher]

Very nice work on it. Love everything about it.

The only oddness is that the head doesn't look anything like the original (integrated head instead of articulated head).

[Name136774]

Ok, this one is ugly... I mean really awful. But I have to say its still much more better than other trebuchet's designs.

[Quenta]

Very nice! Nice little story as well.

[Jokerman]

Trebuchet! Classic! As always the re-designs are top notch!

[Eximar]

Again, their concept art is fantastic. I don't care if they never come, but he might even be able to make clan mechs look good.

[anastasia kerensky]

I am stunned that this great looking concept art could come from such a goofy looking 'Mech.

[Tristan Arc]

I love the new look of not only this (Trench Bucket, hehe), but all of the other amazing mechs you've put up. Thank you for your wonderful work.

[Fresh Meat]

I love it but as usual its got a hand stuck to it for no reason, on thumb down.

at least shooting that arm off will be worth it

Edited by Fresh Meat, 20 June 2012 - 12:32 PM.

[Shredhead]

Every time a new mech concept for MWO comes up I visit the MWT page, look at their crapload and be twice as happy about it.
You really made a good looking 50 ton piece out of that misshapen Trenchbucket, thanks a lot!

[Cidrich Syslet]

Like the look, but I'll stick with the Stalker for a missile platform.

[Solis Obscuri]

Hollister, on 20 June 2012 - 12:16 PM, said:

Was hoping next mech was a medium with jump jets or a 20 tonner but the trebuchet is a really nice mech as well.

One variant is:

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TBT-5J - The 5J variant of the Trebuchet is a tradeoff that sacrifices firepower for mobility. One of the two LRM-15 launchers have been removed and replaced with five jump jets, giving the Trebuchet a jumping distance of one hundred and fifty meters. Additionally, the armor has been increased by half a ton and five heat sinks have been added to the design. BV (1.0) = 1,034, BV (2.0) = 1,191^[7]

Sounds pretty decent, really.

Adridos, on 20 June 2012 - 12:19 PM, said:

Only thing that bugs me is this: Look at it and then back at Centurion and tell me you actually believe this thing is a lot faster...

CN9-D moves 6/9; 5/8 is the best any Trebuchet variant does, IIRC.

Creed Buhallin, on 20 June 2012 - 12:21 PM, said:

Although another 50-tonner? Why this over the Dervish, that would provide similar capability in a different weight bracket?

The Dervish has very few variants, which makes it pretty limiting for PGI trying to get as much "bang for the buck" out of each chassis they render.

[Barranoid]

Now thats something!

[CheezDemon]

Sounds awesome. Still crossing my fingers for a Star Adder...

[Xmador]

Too bad it wasn't a choice for the founder's package...

[Harshaw]

We used to call those Deathbuckets.

[Suko]

How come the pilot (team ) in all these stories always gets the shaft? It's not exactly a great way to promote the mech, ya'know? Look at this story of this guy dying in this mech! I know it makes you want it, doesn't it!?