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#11641 Odanan

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Posted 27 December 2015 - 03:23 PM

View PostTheArisen, on 27 December 2015 - 02:20 PM, said:

I agree with most except Res.3. For Res. 3 I'd put: light: Flea(also prefer the Javelin)
Medium: Assassin because Russ stated on Twitter he likes the idea of the Assassin
Heavy: Anvil or Penetrator because I've no clue what's probable here but I want one of these two.
Assault: I hate to say the Cyclops but it's probable. (Wtb Nightstar, Charger or Pillager)

Hopefully they say no to the Flea & Cyclops.

Oh, I didn't know about the Assassin tweet. Cool! I really prefer the Assassin (Bushwacker can wait for a later pack).

#11642 Metus regem

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Posted 27 December 2015 - 03:29 PM

Well in Russ' own words, "the Flee is dead to me." So I think it's s safe bet that it's off the table as far as light mechs go. I'd love to see the Stinger or Wasp as a new 20t mech....

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Posted 27 December 2015 - 04:32 PM

View PostMetus regem, on 27 December 2015 - 03:29 PM, said:

Well in Russ' own words, "the Flee is dead to me." So I think it's s safe bet that it's off the table as far as light mechs go. I'd love to see the Stinger or Wasp as a new 20t mech....


Sounds great! No Flea! Hopefully the Failclops will follow it.

#11644 MeiSooHaityu

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 03:02 AM

View PostMetus regem, on 27 December 2015 - 03:29 PM, said:

Well in Russ' own words, "the Flee is dead to me." So I think it's s safe bet that it's off the table as far as light mechs go. I'd love to see the Stinger or Wasp as a new 20t mech....


cdlord is still clinging to the Flea :). I have a feeling that IF the Flea did ever happen, he would create posts of joy throughout the Forum a long with I told you sos lol.

I would assume the Flea would never happen, but if it did, it would be interesting to see the reactions on the forums.

#11645 Odanan

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 03:52 AM

View PostMeiSooHaityu, on 28 December 2015 - 03:02 AM, said:


cdlord is still clinging to the Flea Posted Image. I have a feeling that IF the Flea did ever happen, he would create posts of joy throughout the Forum a long with I told you sos lol.

I would assume the Flea would never happen, but if it did, it would be interesting to see the reactions on the forums.

I think PGI planned the Flea before being sure about the release of the Locust. Since the Locust got in, the Flea is pretty much obsolete (same looks, same tonnage, same general loadout, slower speed, etc.).

Besides, we will get at least one new 20 tonner (Wasp) and possibly another (Stinger).

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 03:56 AM

2016 Year of the Kody! Posted Image

#11647 MeiSooHaityu

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 03:56 AM

The Flea being left out of MWO doesn't bother me and I understand why PGI chooses to leave it out. I just know there are some die hard fans holding out for the Flea.

As a side note:
One good thing about quirks is... Even if two mechs are very similar in loadout, quirks can be assigned to make them play very different. That is one reason why I don't think the whole "another mech can do the same thing" is a good reason to leave a mech out. It can be tweaked to accel at different areas through quirks to make it a different animal. That said, the Locust and Flea are so small that even with quirks, your build options (and therefore quirk options) are limited in making them more unique.

#11648 TheCharlatan

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 04:14 AM

View PostMeiSooHaityu, on 28 December 2015 - 03:56 AM, said:

The Flea being left out of MWO doesn't bother me and I understand why PGI chooses to leave it out. I just know there are some die hard fans holding out for the Flea.

As a side note:
One good thing about quirks is... Even if two mechs are very similar in loadout, quirks can be assigned to make them play very different. That is one reason why I don't think the whole "another mech can do the same thing" is a good reason to leave a mech out. It can be tweaked to accel at different areas through quirks to make it a different animal. That said, the Locust and Flea are so small that even with quirks, your build options (and therefore quirk options) are limited in making them more unique.


Just give it flamer, MG and MASC quirks. Make it happen PGI!
(i'm not even sure if i'm serious or not)

#11649 Odanan

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 04:22 AM

View PostSgtMagor, on 28 December 2015 - 03:56 AM, said:

2016 Year of the Kody! Posted Image

This is going to happen!

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 04:41 AM

View PostOdanan, on 28 December 2015 - 04:22 AM, said:

This is going to happen!


Yeah, I'm pretty sure we'll see the Kodiak. Short of the most popular of the Unseen that's probably the mech I've seen crop up most often in various "Could we please have my favourite mech?" type threads. I'm pretty sure PGI knows they can make plenty of money on that mech from the clan fans.

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 05:37 AM

As an FRR loyalist, fast medium pilot.... I would love me some Beowulf!

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 06:39 AM

View PostIamtheWV17, on 28 December 2015 - 05:37 AM, said:

As an FRR loyalist, fast medium pilot.... I would love me some Beowulf!

The Beowulf started production only in 3057...

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 06:45 AM

View PostSgtMagor, on 28 December 2015 - 03:56 AM, said:

2016 Year of the Kody! Posted Image


Oh look, a better Atlas.... :P

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 06:53 AM

View PostOdanan, on 28 December 2015 - 06:39 AM, said:

The Beowulf started production only in 3057...



I've completely failed to keep track of where PGI is going with the timeline and honestly haven't got a clue what year we're supposed to be in.
All I recalled is that we are in the 3050's somewhere.
A man can dream!!

Edited by IamtheWV17, 28 December 2015 - 06:54 AM.


#11655 MeiSooHaityu

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 06:55 AM

The Cougar approaches...slowly but surely (3058 :/ ).
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Posted 28 December 2015 - 07:16 AM

View PostMeiSooHaityu, on 28 December 2015 - 06:55 AM, said:

The Cougar approaches...slowly but surely (3058 :/ ).
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I wanty!

Also I'd plunk down $$$ for the Coyotl too, PGI would have to make a third set of omni pods for her... Maybe a ballistic set up....

#11657 Odanan

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 08:07 AM

View PostMeiSooHaityu, on 28 December 2015 - 06:55 AM, said:

The Cougar approaches...slowly but surely (3058 :/ ).

You said it right: slowly.

A light mech at 86 km/h? Cougar might be great in MW4, but it would be bad in MWO. :(

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 08:09 AM

View PostOdanan, on 28 December 2015 - 08:07 AM, said:

You said it right: slowly.

A light mech at 86 km/h? Cougar might be great in MW4, but it would be bad in MWO. Posted Image

Well, Panther is even slower. And I run a 67 kph Urbie with some success. Posted Image

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 08:10 AM

View PostMetus regem, on 28 December 2015 - 06:45 AM, said:

Oh look, a better Atlas.... Posted Image

It's the Clan's Boar's Head indeed.

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Posted 28 December 2015 - 08:12 AM

View PostOdanan, on 28 December 2015 - 08:07 AM, said:

You said it right: slowly.

A light mech at 86 km/h? Cougar might be great in MW4, but it would be bad in MWO. Posted Image


Bah, not that I care much. I'm still looking forward to it (if it ever is implemented :( ).

With LRMs and 2 ERLLasers it is meant to be mobile fire support anyway. It would be like piloting any slow light such as an Adder (it's base), Kitfox, Panther, Urbanmech,etc... You just need to be smart and pick your battles...and know you have a low tier light.

I still say bring it on :)





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