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[Gangnail]

Its like Christmas ��. Can't wait to see the variants!

[Bishop Steiner]

Scoots, on 20 October 2014 - 02:44 PM, said:

The light looks like a Wolfhound to me. Note the shape of the head, right arm weapon and shoulder pieces.

Panther. SRM4 in CT.

[Lawrence J Flagg]

Please tell me I can get a Gold Wrath pack?!

[Xeren KelDar]

Nightshade24, on 20 October 2014 - 08:18 PM, said:

Firepower as an?.... with what?

Base Tech, level 1, 3025. Large Laser, 4 medium lasers, LRM5. It had 22 Single Heat Sinks. 33 Total damage on an alpha strike though it would overheat by 4 if it jumped and alphaed.

Atlas carried an AC20, LRM20, SRM6, 4 Medium Lasers (2 in the rear arc) and 20 single heat sinks. That's a 62 damage alpha with an overheat of 5 without the two rear facing lasers.

Marauder carried 2 PPC, AC5, and 2 Medium Lasers with 16 single heat sinks. That's an alpha of 35 with an overheat of 13. It only carried 11.5 tons of armor.

The Grasshopper was faster than an Atlas, could jump, and carried about half the firepower. Atlas had the advantage of 6 tons more armor as well as increased physical damage.

Marauder was 5 tons heavier than the Grasshopper, had 1.5 tons less armor, couldn't jump, and couldn't manage its heat as well. For its deficiencies it only gained 2 more points of possible damage over the Grasshopper.

Is the stock Grasshopper a king in 3049? No, it is not. It isn't a powerhouse like the Mad Cat, but not much is. In the level 1 rules for TT in 3025 though it was a decent mech. Whether it does well in MWO is up in the air until we get our hands on the mech, but our ability to upgrade it should improve its capabilities.

[Thanatos31]

Sorry if this has been answered before;

Why was the clan pack 40$ more expensive ?
It can't be because the mechs are "better" as everything is done to nerf them to IS levels and IS is also getting quirks

[Khanhran Vickers]

Kurayami, on 20 October 2014 - 08:17 PM, said:

Why no love for Mauler? Also - please bork hitboxes for panther just like spider ones so we could get a glorious invincible Curita mech.

I've asked this same question before, and the Mauler lacks variants with appropriate available tech, and unlike the Enforcer the Mauler has no cannon unique loadouts to pick up the slack ... tho i would love to see the Mauler make an appearance

[Em3r4ld]

Seems to be getting a bit boring now, running out of interesting 'mechs that aren't unseen. Only reason to buy this pack is to get King Crab if you've not got a top-tier package already.

[Sir Roland MXIII]

Not to mention that it's extremely likely we can build Maulers with King Crabs as long as you're willing to have a Mauler that isn't a barn-door torso.

[Iqfish]

Holy ******* hell, must not throw money at this.

You guys sure know how to make fanboys happy.

[juxstapo]

Been aching for a Panther since day 1. (Been mocking up Panthers with other lights since the Commando was here). Will purchase. (Hope you guys give it a goodly engine cap, regardless of it's "lore correct" application, it'll be seriously sub-par to the other 35 tonners if it's nerfed engine-wise). But still Will Purchase.

Loved the Enforcer since Crescent Hawk's Revenge (I always put Jason in the Enforcer, was those firepower ratings, y'know?). The Vindicator has made me dubious of low slung arm mounts, especially since the BlackJack does so much, so well.. but I'm still a medium fanboy, and the 50 tonners are generally pleasant, so Will Purchase.

Kinda "meh" about the Grasshopper. Head mounted missle slots have given us no great pleasure thusfar, in fact the only thing remotely practical about it is the arm mounts and jets... but still, 70 tons w/jump jets. Might Purchase.

Not an assault pilot, Orion underwhelmed me with arm mounted missles, otherwise rather resembles the Thunderbolt in a portly and strange sort of way... frankly looking more for the Victors being de-nerfed. But I like mechs... Might Purchase.

End result: I will drop at least $40 on this, possible $80... and I might sell off most of my Clan Mechs. (Cept my Timby's.. never getting rid of them). Although I never intedned to become staunchly loyal to one side or the other, my IS machines seem to be making me the happiest, but I digress... thanks for the new pack and the pricing Russ. Wubs You Man.

*Alex, the work is stellar, as always. Just out of curiosity, after the Vindicator's release the concept art seems to be leaning in a "curvier" direction, arm length and general build seem to echo the Vindy a touch. Deliberate? Or just embracing a alternate flavor after all this time? (Not complaining, just curious)

Edited by juxstapo, 20 October 2014 - 09:15 PM.

[Grendel408]

I think I can justify giving PGI more money now Sorry... still not getting a Clan Mech LOL!

[Lance425]

Phil Ambush, on 20 October 2014 - 08:53 PM, said:

Sorry if this has been answered before;

Why was the clan pack 40$ more expensive ?
It can't be because the mechs are "better" as everything is done to nerf them to IS levels and IS is also getting quirks

It must be hard to find so much to complain about...

They are giving us more mechs and they are doing it for cheaper. What is there to ***** about?

[Anthony Kufahl]

how could i have mistaken the panther for a wolfhound..... i bring dishonor to the dragon

[Alex Warden]

really? another package before CW is solid? okay,i got no trouble waiting for the C-Bill variants...

[Impyrium]

Woo! Definitely will make sure to make this my first actual pack I buy for the game. Been far too long. Also much more reasonable prices, might actually grab the top pack!

[Anthony Kufahl]

Bishop Steiner, on 20 October 2014 - 08:31 PM, said:

Panther. SRM4 in CT.

i know it is the only mech i didn't get right at a glance

[Darwins Dog]

Phil Ambush, on 20 October 2014 - 08:53 PM, said:

Sorry if this has been answered before;

Why was the clan pack 40$ more expensive ?
It can't be because the mechs are "better" as everything is done to nerf them to IS levels and IS is also getting quirks

My guess is that the stock clan mechs are better equipped. MC and cbill prices of every mech reflect the upgrades that they come with, so when every mech comes with XL and DHS (and many with ES and FF) they cost more. Also because people were willing to pay for it.

[Xeren KelDar]

Alex Warden, on 20 October 2014 - 09:15 PM, said:

really? another package before CW is solid? okay,i got no trouble waiting for the C-Bill variants...

To be fair a lot of people asked for it. They didn't want to buy clan mechs, but wanted to get the King Crab. PGI decided to release this new pack rather than reactivate Phoenix or Founders packs. Also the polls had been around for a while so this pack release shouldn't surprise anyone.

[Justy Starflare]

LYRAN scout lances rejoice ! ! ! the Zeus is finally here

[Kamies]

I voted for both Black Knight and Cyclops. Are their package coming in near future? Is it going be like Griffin and Wolverine was sold?