Give Inner Sphere Hand & Arm Actuator Removal Option
#1
Posted 08 August 2014 - 10:08 AM
I believe such a feature should be added to some IS Mechs.
- It would allow a better look on certan Mechs. Example, Cataphract Right Arm, put a small weapon or 2 there does not need a large bore firing tube so they could have a hand. (Pictures Jagermech-DDs with 3MG per arm with hands!) Victors, Awesomes, Orions, several fit here.
- It would remove complaints about the CN9-AH since now the Centurion-A and -D could simulate that Mech.
- Other Mechs could use their arms to maximum.
--- Kintaro-18 could try to fit a LRM20, LRM15 and ML or smaller in the Right Arm.
--- Some Mechs with Ballistics in the arm(s) could try to pack AC20s like Battlemasters, Dragons and Thunderbolts.
--- Mechs like the Victor-9B & Battlemaster-1D can try to use max arm hardpoints and space.
I have not gone over them all but right now, I think the ability to remove these 2 actuators for Clan Mechs can actually be an advantage for them over IS. It would take several players discussing potential loadouts for more proof. I know Clans need their unique feel but there is ongoing talk of balance.
#2
Posted 08 August 2014 - 11:28 AM
What you propose could break the IS. Many Battlemechs cannot fit an AC/20 into the arm because of one actuator, and they are meant to be that way. Not every 'Mech is supposed to mount an AC/20, and that is part of what puts the appeal into the weapon; it deals 20 damage, and is limited in availability to only some Battlemechs, particularly Atlai, who are famous for the ability to carry it, stock. If it were possible for some Battlemechs to remove hand and/or lower arm actuators, you might see something such as an AC/40 Cataphract, WITH possible back-up weapons. Thunderbolts might go for AC/20 arms. Dragons would possibly swap over to XL engines en masse and become AC/20 dependant brawlers. Everyone would be trying to get 'Mechs with AC/20s.
On top of that, removal of the lower arm actuators on Clan 'Mechs is punishment for taking a heavy ballistic weapon or PPC. That's right, if you take pretty much any ballistic weapon (besides MG) or a PPC in an arm, you cannot take a lower arm actuator in that arm. This means your arm cannot turn left and right, only up and down.
#3
Posted 08 August 2014 - 12:26 PM
Draykin, on 08 August 2014 - 11:28 AM, said:
Technically speaking no Stock Mech variant is meant to replace anything unless you're some super duper high rank pilot in Canon .
Also you aren't really supposed to be able to replace the base engine with other engines either. MWO main mode is the equivalent of Solaris style open-customization rules.
#4
Posted 27 September 2014 - 07:07 AM
Merchant, on 08 August 2014 - 10:08 AM, said:
I believe such a feature should be added to some IS Mechs.
- It would allow a better look on certan Mechs. Example, Cataphract Right Arm, put a small weapon or 2 there does not need a large bore firing tube so they could have a hand. (Pictures Jagermech-DDs with 3MG per arm with hands!) Victors, Awesomes, Orions, several fit here.
- It would remove complaints about the CN9-AH since now the Centurion-A and -D could simulate that Mech.
- Other Mechs could use their arms to maximum.
--- Kintaro-18 could try to fit a LRM20, LRM15 and ML or smaller in the Right Arm.
--- Some Mechs with Ballistics in the arm(s) could try to pack AC20s like Battlemasters, Dragons and Thunderbolts.
--- Mechs like the Victor-9B & Battlemaster-1D can try to use max arm hardpoints and space.
I have not gone over them all but right now, I think the ability to remove these 2 actuators for Clan Mechs can actually be an advantage for them over IS. It would take several players discussing potential loadouts for more proof. I know Clans need their unique feel but there is ongoing talk of balance.
Might consider it, if every time you mount any ballistic in an IS mech's arm, it loses its hand and lower arm actuators. (PPCs included)
#5
Posted 27 September 2014 - 12:03 PM
In MWO, Lower Arm Actator has an effect. Removing, Lower Arm Actuator makes it so your Mechs Arms have no horizantal movment. They can add onto this with an effect when you remove the Upper Arm Actator. Whan doing so, your Mechs Arms have no Horizauntal or Vertical movment (Literaly the same as having Arm Lock on).
Hand Actuator currently does nothing in MWO and this needs to be fixed.
#6
Posted 13 October 2014 - 04:37 AM
Eddrick, on 27 September 2014 - 12:03 PM, said:
Currently
I forsee melee combat.
Delicious melee combat.
Think of a hunchback stomping on a spider.
Or the Atlas faceraping the warhawk like in that famous picture!
We could even have am achievement for that!
But I digress.
Edited by Burktross, 13 October 2014 - 04:38 AM.
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Posted 13 October 2014 - 05:00 PM
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Posted 13 October 2014 - 07:40 PM
#9
Posted 14 October 2014 - 03:02 AM
#10
Posted 14 October 2014 - 04:15 PM
Edited by Ancient Demise, 14 October 2014 - 04:15 PM.
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Posted 15 October 2014 - 01:10 AM
#12
Posted 01 February 2015 - 11:46 PM
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reminds me of a drawing I once seen, it was a drawing of an UrbanMech standing on an Atlas's head with one foot in a victory pose.
anyways when it comes to Clans & IS and Omnis there are not suppose to have any Hand or lower Arm Acts if there is any ACs, Gauss Rifles, or PPCs as per the omni mech build rules (unless TW has changed that).
Edited by VinJade, 01 February 2015 - 11:49 PM.
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Posted 02 February 2015 - 01:47 AM
#14
Posted 02 February 2015 - 07:37 AM
Aye, because mechs like the King Crab which has some of its crits in the side torso would lose it should the armor be stripped clean from the front or back torso.
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