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[Jin Ma]

Mad Dog it is

Edited by Jin Ma, 15 September 2014 - 04:02 PM.

[Carrie Harder]

Jin Ma, on 13 September 2014 - 05:36 PM, said:

Speculation about which 4 they will be? And what will be the gifted mech? He already said no Shadow Hawk b/c MASC so its a differnt medium

I think you mean Shadow Cat. We already have Shadow Hawks.


Seeing that they don't want to tackle MASC, that probably leaves us with:

Light: Mist Lynx
Medium: Ice Hamster or Viper (can't think of a funny nickname for it yet)
Heavy: Mad Doge (the Lelbringer probably would be avoided due to its A-Pods)
Assault: Man O' Peace


Most of which are very underwhelming, excluding the Mad Doge (which might have a niche use of missile trolling if PGI gives us the Alt-A variant).

Edited by Egomane, 14 September 2014 - 05:05 AM.
Drug reference

[A banana in the tailpipe]

clan mehcs turned out to be more a problem than worth the effort adding flavor to the game, hence all the nerfs. last thing I want is something else "shiny" that will get nerfed a few months in.

[Jin Ma]

Carrie Harder, on 13 September 2014 - 05:40 PM, said:

I think you mean Shadow Cat. We already have Shadow Hawks.


Seeing that they don't want to tackle MASC, that probably leaves us with:

Light: [redacted] Lynx
Medium: Ice Hamster or Viper (can't think of a funny nickname for it yet)
Heavy: Mad Doge (the Lelbringer probably would be avoided due to its A-Pods)
Assault: Man O' Peace


Most of which are very underwhelming, excluding the Mad Doge (which might have a niche use of missile trolling if PGI gives us the Alt-A variant).

i'm thinking Ice Ferret/Fenris for the package medium

Edited by Egomane, 28 September 2014 - 03:48 AM.
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[Jacobei]

Elemental Suit!!!


I wish but for real


Vulture is my money bet

Edited by Jacobei, 13 September 2014 - 05:53 PM.

[Jin Ma]

I think people would gladly overlook a nonMASC shadowcat than to not have it at all. Same with flea (but the flea part is more my opinion)

my only wish is that they don't butcher the shadow cat's size.

Edited by Jin Ma, 13 September 2014 - 06:02 PM.

[Carrie Harder]

Jin Ma, on 13 September 2014 - 06:02 PM, said:

my only wish is that they don't butcher the shadow cat's size.

55 ton mech size!

[Jin Ma]

Carrie Harder, on 13 September 2014 - 06:03 PM, said:

55 ton mech size!

its gonna be bigger than a catapult lol

[Scratx]

Shadow Cat's MASC would still leave it running under the currently possible max speed in the game.

However, PGI probably doesn't want to drop MASC in on just the Shadow Cat. They likely want it available across the board. *shrugs*

[Jin Ma]

Scratx, on 13 September 2014 - 06:06 PM, said:

Shadow Cat's MASC would still leave it running under the currently possible max speed in the game.

However, PGI probably doesn't want to drop MASC in on just the Shadow Cat. They likely want it available across the board. *shrugs*

I don't see why they don't devise the MASC mechanic so that there are diminishing returns on MASC based on speed of the mech. I.E mechs close to 150 won't get much of an increase.

I mean a 180kmph mech won't be much fun for the game, regardless of whether its in the setting of rubberbanding or perfect netcode.

Edited by Jin Ma, 13 September 2014 - 06:13 PM.

[Grey Black]

Jin Ma, on 13 September 2014 - 06:10 PM, said:

I don't see why they don't devise the MASC mechanic so that there are diminishing returns on MASC based on speed of the mech. I.E mechs close to 150 won't get much of an increase.

I mean a 180kmph mech won't be much fun for the game, rubberbanding or perfect netcode.

Mostly because, in TT, there is already a formula for determining MASC's speed increase, and it is directly dependent on how fast a mech is. Whereas a mech with a walking speed of 31.8 would get up to a speed of 63.6 with MASC, a mech with a walking speed of 53 would increase up to 106.

EDIT: However, a manner of balance might be increasing the potential for leg damage at higher speeds. That would be a good balancing factor IMHO.

Edited by Grey Black, 13 September 2014 - 06:32 PM.

[GreyGriffin]

Dollars to donuts it's the Mad Dog, as they attempt to put in the 3050 Omnis as possible.

[Malcolm Vordermark]

I'm gonna go with:

Light - Mist Lynx
Medium - Viper
Heavy - Hellbringer
Assault - Gargoyle
Bonus - Mad Dog

Most of these are the only one that are part of the first 16 in the TRO and not ruled out by MASC. Ice Ferret may be in place of the Viper but they seem pretty much the same to me.

I'm a bit torn on the bonus mech. Because it will be released so soon I want to say that it will be using assets in the game already. The Mad Dog can share the Timber Wolf's legs but the rest is new. Meanwhile the Hellbringer could use the Summoner's legs and arms. But for some reason I feel the Mad Dog fits the bill as that special mech better. But that could just be my attachment to the mech.

[Elizander]

lockwoodx, on 13 September 2014 - 05:41 PM, said:

clan mehcs turned out to be more a problem than worth the effort adding flavor to the game, hence all the nerfs. last thing I want is something else "shiny" that will get nerfed a few months in.

Game adjustments will always happen. It's not a new thing in the online gaming industry.

[El Bandito]

Jin Ma, on 13 September 2014 - 06:04 PM, said:

its gonna be bigger than a catapult lol

Nothing's gonna be bigger than the Catapult.

[Tkhaw]

Always good to see new mechs (just the art)

My bet on the bonus mech: Mad Dog

[Quicksilver Aberration]

Rouken, on 13 September 2014 - 06:45 PM, said:

Most of these are the only one that are part of the first 16 in the TRO and not ruled out by MASC. Ice Ferret may be in place of the Viper but they seem pretty much the same to me.

Well I suspect it will be the Viper because it jumps unlike the Ice Ferret (the only real thing separating the two), but it will be stuck with 8 locked hover jets. Still, if they add the C variant, it allows you to run 5 ML and 4 MG at 128.6kph with a bunch of hover jets, the Clans will have their version of the Ember, however it will most likely be goofy looking (Alex can only do so much).

As for the surprise, Im really hoping for a non-3050 omni, but I kind of doubt that will be the case. Several are available within the timeline, however limited in production or deployment they may be. Ebon Jagaur (Cauldron Born), Kingfisher, Stooping Hawk, Arctic Cheetah (Hankyu), Huntsman (Nobori-nin), Crossbow, Battle Cobra, Pouncer, and of course the SCat (even though not eligible).

Edited by WM Quicksilver, 13 September 2014 - 07:44 PM.

[ZippySpeedMonkey]

Not a good sign...

This means they need more cash...

But don't worry it'll a real bargain... (Heavy Heavy Sarcasm)

[Impyrium]

ZippySpeedMonkey, on 13 September 2014 - 09:25 PM, said:

Not a good sign...

This means they need more cash...

But don't worry it'll a real bargain... (Heavy Heavy Sarcasm)

Probably has something to do with everybody warning people to "talk with their wallets" and avoid buying stuff. Turns out well, doesn't it?

[Jin Ma]

ZippySpeedMonkey, on 13 September 2014 - 09:25 PM, said:

Not a good sign...

This means they need more cash...

But don't worry it'll a real bargain... (Heavy Heavy Sarcasm)

Nothing wrong with them needing money to build the game.

But i would rather see this money go towards something that can make more money. Otherwise the system is going to be nonsustainable, they are just going to start needing to make more cash grabs and at a greater frequency to keep the game running.

For example a system that allows for custom atlas heads, or shoulder pieces on mechs etc etc. Decal systems. Voiceover packs for betty.

Anyone who's played starcraft knows how important it is to build SCVs. Gonna get wrekd if all they do is build marines.