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[InnerSphereNews]

[Deathlike]

CASE does not work with XL. I'm not sure why this was made a Champion mech unless CASE is being reworked/refactored.

[Magitek]

'10% XP bonus when owned'

Is that just for when playing this mech or all mechs?

[Jin Ma]

wow the skin textures look great lately


i think they are updating old skins with better resolution textures
can someone post a kintaro with phraken currently? to compare?

Edited by Jin Ma, 06 August 2014 - 12:46 PM.

[Deathlike]

Magitek, on 06 August 2014 - 12:23 PM, said:

'10% XP bonus when owned'

Is that just for when playing this mech or all mechs?

It's always been specific to Champion variants.

[LiGhtningFF13]

Another Mech is here, what the hell is going on?! Not a new one but another loadout including new camo. I have to agree the textures really look great.

Edited by LiGhtningFF13, 06 August 2014 - 01:29 PM.

[Tank]

Deathlike, on 06 August 2014 - 11:28 AM, said:

CASE does not work with XL. I'm not sure why this was made a Champion mech unless CASE is being reworked/refactored.

Case works on XL if your ammo get critted not the engine, so no change that you get ammunition detonation that will destroy rest of your shoulder - safety it works!

[NocturnalBeast]

Uh Oh! No disclaimer saying that the camo pattern, paint and mech bay are not included?

[Modo44]

Wasted tonnage build and more LRM spam. Yeah, par for PGI.

[verybad]

Ed Steele, on 06 August 2014 - 01:45 PM, said:

Uh Oh! No disclaimer saying that the camo pattern, paint and mech bay are not included?

Didn't expect anything else... Does look good however.

Edited by verybad, 06 August 2014 - 08:40 PM.

[Deathlike]

Modo44, on 06 August 2014 - 08:38 PM, said:

Wasted tonnage build and more LRM spam. Yeah, par for PGI.

If you mean by putting in CASE, instead of a 1/2 ton of LRM ammo... you'd be right!

[Modo44]

Deathlike, on 06 August 2014 - 08:47 PM, said:

If you mean by putting in CASE, instead of a 1/2 ton of LRM ammo... you'd be right!

I also mean the MPLs. It could be either XL325 with LRM5s, or XL255 with Artemis and an anti-AMS alpha.

[Deathlike]

Modo44, on 06 August 2014 - 09:36 PM, said:

I also mean the MPLs. It could be either XL325 with LRM5s, or XL255 with Artemis and an anti-AMS alpha.

I'd rather have TAG, but if you're going the ALRM15 route... you might as well just use the Trebuchet or a Griffin.... just saying.

The point of using a Kintaro-18 is to maximize the missile hardpoints... because LRM5s are the things to use and abuse...

Edited by Deathlike, 06 August 2014 - 09:43 PM.

[sCOREscream]

So cool, I think one idea maybe with 5x SRM6 and 2 Medium-Lasers. Could be a Brawler...and a beautiful one ;-)

[Modo44]

sCOREscream, on 06 August 2014 - 11:40 PM, said:

So cool, I think one idea maybe with 5x SRM6 and 2 Medium-Lasers. Could be a Brawler...and a beautiful one ;-)

Try 2xASRM6+3xSSRM2+2xML, XL300. No ghost heat, easy hits on lights, terrific burst DPS for big stuff.

[Zuesacoatl]

InnerSphereNews, on 06 August 2014 - 11:26 AM, said:

Since I do not see the disclaimer, does it come with the pattern? could Niko or someone from PGI clarify this, I am probably going to buy one tonight to get my Knts done this weekend.

[Myke Pantera]

Zuesacoatl, on 07 August 2014 - 12:18 AM, said:

Since I do not see the disclaimer, does it come with the pattern? could Niko or someone from PGI clarify this, I am probably going to buy one tonight to get my Knts done this weekend.

I don't think it does! At least non of my champs was anything but green.

But i urge PGIGP to consider putting the camos on Trials & Champs. Why you ask?
First of the last camos (FS9, SHD, KTO) they all looked really great and i believe if champs where delivered with nice camos, they would be more appreciated and bought by the community. And secondly: The more nice camos we see on the battlefield the more players will think: I want to look cool as well, gotta buy a camo myself. Once you're used to look cool in your Trial, you might be more willing to pay for camos later on. Just a thought.

Edited by Myke Pantera, 07 August 2014 - 12:38 AM.

[Zuesacoatl]

Myke Pantera, on 07 August 2014 - 12:38 AM, said:

I don't think it does! At least non of my champs was anything but green.

But i urge PGIGP to consider putting the camos on Trials & Champs. Why you ask?
First of the last camos (FS9, SHD, KTO) they all looked really great and i believe if champs where delivered with nice camos, they would be more appreciated and bought by the community. And secondly: The more nice camos we see on the battlefield the more players will think: I want to look cool as well, gotta buy a camo myself. Once you're used to look cool in your Trial, you might be more willing to pay for camos later on. Just a thought.

I do agree with this, in all honesty, most of the time I just use c-bills. Ijust happen to have some spare MC and working on the Kintaros, but I am still unsure if I want to buy this, 10% is really not that usefull once you max him, and even during the process it is kind of meh.

[Myke Pantera]

Zuesacoatl, on 07 August 2014 - 01:15 AM, said:

I do agree with this, in all honesty, most of the time I just use c-bills. Ijust happen to have some spare MC and working on the Kintaros, but I am still unsure if I want to buy this, 10% is really not that usefull once you max him, and even during the process it is kind of meh.

The bonus is very meh indeed. I only buy Champs to get to DHS and XL engines quicker, and only if they are 50% off to be fair. But don't tell them. A nice camo and 5-10% CBill increase would help their cause a lot.

[Asterios]

2xASRM6+2xASRM6_1xASRM4

60 alpha with artemis, no troubles with ghost heat (two weapon groups 2x6 and 2x6+1x4), good offensive mech which can kill most heavies with two alphas, hit and hide strategy(hills, teammates)

Edited by Asterios, 07 August 2014 - 02:52 AM.