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[MechLord71]

Sorry, but I have no clan mechs right now. How is the Stormcrow holding up? Considering getting it or a Timberwolf. Thanks!

[Jin Ma]

large

[Sephlock]

It's the Swayback IIc.

[Chemistry Warden]

Sephlock, on 12 June 2014 - 04:06 PM, said:

It's the Swayback IIc.

This is tempting. I like my swayback.
My only issue is that, in theory, I could just take the $55 and use it to buy MC, use them to buy some stormcrows later, and still have plenty leftover.

[Sephlock]

Chemistry Warden, on 12 June 2014 - 04:14 PM, said:

This is tempting. I like my swayback.
My only issue is that, in theory, I could just take the $55 and use it to buy MC, use them to buy some stormcrows later, and still have plenty leftover.

But you'll miss out on the sexy special Stormcrow with the bonuses!

Or you could go for a Nova, which is a slightly lighter Swayback IIc with EVEN MORE HARD POINTS!

[Alaskan Nobody]

Chemistry Warden, on 12 June 2014 - 04:14 PM, said:

My only issue is that, in theory, I could just take the $55 and use it to buy MC, use them to buy some stormcrows later, and still have plenty leftover.

In theory anyways - we don't know how much they will cost in MC or Cbills yet, unless I missed an announcement...

[NRP]

If that's the 55 tonner with 12 CERMLs, then it's a friggin beast. Very dangerous mech if the pilot has any trigger control at all.

[Spike Brave]

IMO very nice. Enjoyed my games in it.

[Koniving]

MechLord71, on 12 June 2014 - 04:04 PM, said:

Sorry, but I have no clan mechs right now. How is the Stormcrow holding up? Considering getting it or a Timberwolf. Thanks!

Jin Ma, on 12 June 2014 - 04:05 PM, said:

large

With its missile launching hunches, it's about the same height as the Wolverine (the shortest of all 55 ton Inner Sphere mechs).





Gif comparing the two shortest 55 ton Inner Sphere mechs. Warning; Animated. Warning: Large file size.

Spoiler

Edited by Koniving, 12 June 2014 - 04:34 PM.

[A banana in the tailpipe]

Chemistry Warden, on 12 June 2014 - 04:14 PM, said:

My only issue is that, in theory, I could just take the $55 and use it to buy MC, use them to buy some stormcrows later, and still have plenty leftover.

They seriously need to reconsider the ala carte prices, or offer some bare bones versions without the premium time or fluff attached. I just want the mechs, not the pork.

Edited by lockwoodx, 12 June 2014 - 04:32 PM.

[Jin Ma]

Koniving, on 12 June 2014 - 04:30 PM, said:

With its missile launching hunches, it's about the same height as the Wolverine (the shortest of all 55 ton Inner Sphere mechs).





Gif comparing the two shortest 55 ton Inner Sphere mechs. Warning; Animated. Warning: Large file size.

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Considering some 55 ton IS innersphere mechs are the size of highlanders, its not exactly a good baseline to use. but i'm sure that is exactly the though process PGI went with

[Lily from animove]

Most epic panorama window view ever.

and if you think ist large you haven't been sitting ina Nova, its wide as an atlas

[Koniving]

Jin Ma, on 12 June 2014 - 04:40 PM, said:

Considering some 55 ton IS innersphere mechs are the size of highlanders, its not exactly a good baseline to use. but i'm sure that is exactly the though process PGI went with

They're not, actually.
Highlander outsizes the Shadowhawk (tallest one) by 3 meters.
The Atlas outsizes the Shadowhawk by 3.39.
Banshee does it by 5 meters.

Edited by Koniving, 12 June 2014 - 04:53 PM.

[Chemistry Warden]

Shar Wolf, on 12 June 2014 - 04:16 PM, said:

In theory anyways - we don't know how much they will cost in MC or Cbills yet, unless I missed an announcement...

You didn't. Or, if you did, then so did I. I did look at the sarna.net price for the stormcrow and the nova. If they keep the same MC scale and the same sarna prices, then a preorder bundle is much better than using MC.

I broke down and bought a blackhawk pack.

[Jin Ma]

Koniving, on 12 June 2014 - 04:52 PM, said:

They're not, actually.
Highlander outsizes the Shadowhawk (tallest one) by 3 meters.
The Atlas outsizes the Shadowhawk by 3.39.
Banshee does it by 5 meters.

I was using a hyperbole but if you want to be technical; Battlemaster

but my point still stands, not a very good comparison to use when they are of comparable height to mechs 30tonnage classes higher.

Edited by Jin Ma, 12 June 2014 - 05:03 PM.

[Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh]

All hail new King of Conquest!
This BEAST eats assaults for breakfets!
SSRM30 makes KTO bloody jealous.

[Jin Ma]

Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh, on 12 June 2014 - 05:49 PM, said:

All hail new King of Conquest!
This BEAST eats assaults for breakfets!
SSRM30 makes KTO bloody jealous.

how come some of them have the little hands and some of them dont?

[Bishop Steiner]

a thing of beauty. fast, too.

[Sprouticus]

Stormcrow is the best of the clan mechs IMO. If you are only buying one, make it the SC.

LRM boat
Streak boat
Mixed infighter (ERML + UAC20/lbx20)


The only thing it doesnt have is JJ's


The Nova is also really amazing.

[Elkfire]

Jin Ma, on 12 June 2014 - 05:51 PM, said:

how come some of them have the little hands and some of them dont?

If you remove the hand actuators (there's a little checkbox for it above the crit slot display on the arms) the hands disappear.

Edited by Elkfire, 12 June 2014 - 05:56 PM.