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[AeusDeif]

predicting possible mechs for resistance pack 3, based on the tonnages that are least represented:

light: firefly, hussar, javelin

medium: sentinel, vulcan, assassin

heavy: champion, crossbow

assault: nightstar, rampage, shogun

I listed them in order of my preference, although the hussar is almost a novelty mech

[Odanan]

AeusDeif, on 03 May 2015 - 09:01 AM, said:

predicting possible mechs for resistance pack 3, based on the tonnages that are least represented:

light: firefly, hussar, javelin

medium: sentinel, vulcan, assassin

heavy: champion, crossbow

assault: nightstar, rampage, shogun

I listed them in order of my preference, although the hussar is almost a novelty mech

Replace the Hussar by the Mongoose, the Crossbow by the Lancelot, the Nightstar by the Cyclops, the Rampage by the Charger and the Shogun by the Crockett - and you will have a winner list.

[AeusDeif]

Odanan, on 03 May 2015 - 09:09 AM, said:

Replace the Hussar by the Mongoose, the Crossbow by the Lancelot, the Nightstar by the Cyclops, the Rampage by the Charger and the Shogun by the Crockett - and you will have a winner list.

well, I was looking specifically at 30/40/60 tonners mostly. the lancelot looks like a good 60 tonner I overlooked.

as for assaults we already have a few 80 tonners, and the crockett would need legs that aren't so easy to hit, to be an attractive buy. we just got another 90 tonner too, but I am looking forward to the cyclops at some point.

[Odanan]

AeusDeif, on 03 May 2015 - 09:25 AM, said:

well, I was looking specifically at 30/40/60 tonners mostly. the lancelot looks like a good 60 tonner I overlooked.

as for assaults we already have a few 80 tonners, and the crockett would need legs that aren't so easy to hit, to be an attractive buy. we just got another 90 tonner too, but I am looking forward to the cyclops at some point.

I know the Shogun has impressive hardpoints, but it is too rare. The Crockett (another jumping 85 tonner), at least we can find some numbers (specially in Comstar).

[AeusDeif]

well maybe next year sometime they will move the timeline forward a bit, that could open up their options.

or... who knows, PGI might make some new mechs to fill some niches.

[AkoolPopTart]

armyunit, on 12 November 2014 - 11:06 AM, said:

Where is the Madcat Mk II?

They must've felt that Two Gauss rifles and LRMS were just too OP for the fan-base to handle LOL

[Odanan]

AkoolPopTart, on 03 May 2015 - 11:39 AM, said:

They must've felt that Two Gauss rifles and LRMS were just too OP for the fan-base to handle LOL

Actually these are the weapons of the next Clan Assault Omnimech: the Turkina (A configuration).

The Mad Cat Mk II will take some time to debut in the game because the first variant is from 3066 (other in 3069 and 3082), some good years ahead. BTW, the Mad Cat Mk II is NOT an omnimech.

[Setun]

Marauder, Annihilator, and Kodiak need to be in this game ASAP. Especially the Kodiak.

[Brody319]

probably next pack will be clan.

[Hollow Earth]

My ideal mech pack

Light: whatever i dont care
Medium: anything goes really
Heavy: HAMMERHANDS
Assault: Emperor or Pillager. or a Thug would work too.

[Odanan]

Brody319, on 03 May 2015 - 04:37 PM, said:

probably next pack will be clan.

Of course it will!

[AkoolPopTart]

Odanan, on 03 May 2015 - 03:48 PM, said:

Actually these are the weapons of the next Clan Assault Omnimech: the Turkina (A configuration).

The Mad Cat Mk II will take some time to debut in the game because the first variant is from 3066 (other in 3069 and 3082), some good years ahead. BTW, the Mad Cat Mk II is NOT an omnimech.

Edited by AkoolPopTart, 03 May 2015 - 09:33 PM.

[TheArisen]

Odanan, on 30 April 2015 - 04:16 AM, said:

This pack would be amazing, but I think Hammerhands will end up in some future "Lostech" Package... Hammerhands + Mackie would be quite a great seller.

Besides, they will release the Black Knight and the Cyclops for sure now.

Well if I can't have the HMH, I'll swap in the Bandersnatch or Penetrator.

[Brody319]

I made a list of mechs that they could add, since they were pre-3055.
http://mwomercs.com/...t-released-yet/

Since the next one will likely be clan. I imagine the next pack will be
Sling
Coyotl
Night Gyr
Turkina

Unless they are willing to start giving Clan's Battlemechs/IIC mechs. In which case I can't see why the Kodiak and/or Super Nova couldn't be added.

[Odanan]

Brody319, on 03 May 2015 - 10:02 PM, said:

I made a list of mechs that they could add, since they were pre-3055.
http://mwomercs.com/...t-released-yet/

Since the next one will likely be clan. I imagine the next pack will be
Sling
Coyotl
Night Gyr
Turkina

Unless they are willing to start giving Clan's Battlemechs/IIC mechs. In which case I can't see why the Kodiak and/or Super Nova couldn't be added.

The Sling is IS tech.

Edited by Odanan, 29 May 2015 - 11:44 AM.

[FupDup]

I did some spreadsheeting regarding potential Clan Wave 4 heavies, given that our timeline is now 3052.

Here's the Linebacker first:


It's pretty derpy. 65 ton heavy with the speed and firepower of an Adder. It would certainly be hilarious beyond belief, at least.


Here's the Night Gyr:


This thing is pure nightmare fuel. 75 ton jumping heavy with 38 tons of pod space, and can very easily fit dual Gauss with multiple backup weapons (i.e. 5-6 ERML + 2 Gauss + 6 tons ammo + TC1 + 1-2 extra DHS). Game over man. And people think that the Timberwolf is overpowered...


Technically, the Crossbow is also available, but it's even poopier than the Linebacker. About the same pod space, with less speed and a serious hardpoint famine on most variants (lol 2 missiles on the Prime).

Edited by FupDup, 29 May 2015 - 01:17 PM.

[Nathan Foxbane]

FupDup, on 29 May 2015 - 01:15 PM, said:

I did some spreadsheeting regarding potential Clan Wave 4 heavies, given that our timeline is now 3052.
Here's the Night Gyr:


This thing is pure nightmare fuel. 75 ton jumping heavy with 38 tons of pod space, and can very easily fit dual Gauss with multiple backup weapons (i.e. 5-6 ERML + 2 Gauss + 6 tons ammo + TC1 + 1-2 extra DHS). Game over man. And people think that the Timberwolf is overpowered...

Don't forget the laser heat sinks. Basically doubles that make that monster light up like an arena rock concert whenever it generates lots of excess heat. With 9 hardpoints of wub it would be the ultimate party 'Mech.

Edited by Nathan Foxbane, 29 May 2015 - 01:34 PM.

[Odanan]

FupDup, on 29 May 2015 - 01:15 PM, said:

Here's the Night Gyr:


This thing is pure nightmare fuel. 75 ton jumping heavy with 38 tons of pod space, and can very easily fit dual Gauss with multiple backup weapons (i.e. 5-6 ERML + 2 Gauss + 6 tons ammo + TC1 + 1-2 extra DHS). Game over man. And people think that the Timberwolf is overpowered...

And it looks evil and intimidating.

I love this mech.

[Uncle Totty]

To be honest, once I got my Timber Wolf, most new mechs became just new things for me to shoot.

[Odanan]

Next pack: Clan battlemechs! (Russ Bullock on Town Hall yesterday):

Zeece, on 25 June 2015 - 04:32 PM, said:

#New Clan IIC Mech Pack

* Same Price Point as IS Packs 20/40/60/80
* Adjust the same way as IS Mechs
* Jenner
* Hunchback
* Orion
* Highlander
* Art is all original.. not just adjusting the IS mech versions
* Release Dates - Late in the Year
* May be able to tease images as soon as tomorrow

Called it!

Edited by Odanan, 26 June 2015 - 03:28 PM.