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[Metus regem]

FLG 01, on 30 May 2018 - 09:38 AM, said:

Yeah right, it's a BattleMech. With a usual medium Mech 1.3x engine cap it should be ok (295).

PGI would be likely to push it upto 300, the seem to be doing things like that lately...

[vipershark0]

The Argus

[FLG 01]

I wonder what this guess-the-Mech game means. Is it something special like IS Omnis, something hard to guess like one of the obscure Clan Mechs, or is it just for fun? It definitely makes people anticipate the announcement...

[Jay Leon Hart]

FLG 01, on 30 May 2018 - 02:12 PM, said:

I wonder what this guess-the-Mech game means. Is it something special like IS Omnis, something hard to guess like one of the obscure Clan Mechs, or is it just for fun? It definitely makes people anticipate the announcement...

The cynic in me says it's to cover up the ongoing fustercluck that are the Blood Asp torso guns & Clan laser nerfs.

The optimist in me says it's finally time to IS OmniMechs.

[Metus regem]

Jay Leon Hart, on 30 May 2018 - 02:16 PM, said:

The cynic in me says it's to cover up the ongoing fustercluck that are the Blood Asp torso guns & Clan laser nerfs.

The optimist in me says it's finally time to IS OmniMechs.

The cynic in me says:

"PGI is trying to figure out what to offer next."

The optimist in me says:

"PGI doesn't want to screw up the next mech release, so they are counting to see how many times a mech gets voted for with this Guess-the-Mech event."

[Virlutris]

I think it's one part simple hype train.

The other part may be spinning the potential obscurity of their selection into a bit of gamesmanship.

Well played, I'd say. Better to take the initiative in community engagement.

Edited by Virlutris, 30 May 2018 - 02:29 PM.

[Odanan]

Jay Leon Hart, on 30 May 2018 - 02:16 PM, said:

The optimist in me says it's finally time to IS OmniMechs.

If it was the IS month, I would agree. Did someone say the Raptor? If not, that's very sad.

But I think it's a Clan mech. The trend calls for the Fire Falcon, but since they are asking, they could be testing waters for something more divisive, like the Turkina.

The Clan mechs I'm really looking forward are: Fire Moth, Fire Falcon, Rifleman IIC, Bane and MW4's Hellhound. And the Turkina? Yes, just for the looks.

[FLG 01]

PGI does not always switch from IS to Clan and back on a monthly basis. Since the Escalation pack we got: IS (TNS) --> IS (HSN) --> Clan (PIR)--> Clan (BKL) --> Clan (SNS) --> IS (FNR) --> Clan (BAS) --> IS (FLE) --> Clan (HLF) --> IS (VT).

PGI might go back to releasing several Mechs of the same faction in a row. I may be wrong but I suspect there is also a slightly greater number of highly anticipated IS chassis (from MW:4, MC:2, and 3025/HBS BT, plus Omnis).

I still think it is likely that we get a Clan Mech in June but it is not set in stone.

Edited by FLG 01, 30 May 2018 - 03:12 PM.

[Virlutris]

Odanan, on 30 May 2018 - 02:49 PM, said:

If it was the IS month, I would agree. Did someone say the Raptor? If not, that's very sad.

But I think it's a Clan mech. The trend calls for the Fire Falcon, but since they are asking, they could be testing waters for something more divisive, like the Turkina.

The Clan mechs I'm really looking forward are: Fire Moth, Fire Falcon, Rifleman IIC, Bane and MW4's Hellhound. And the Turkina? Yes, just for the looks.

Funny you should mention the Rifleman IIC. No particular idea why, but I'm really warming up to the idea of having it in the game.

Probably the "unique" design asthetic, combined with the upright bipedal gunboat profile. Then again, there are a lot of ClanMechs I'm interested in, particularly from the ranks of second-line chassis.

[FLG 01]

Just a little thought: I got the Commando hero which was on sale. Do you know what I miss? Bloody jump jets!
This Mech would be so nice with JJ. ...which brings me to the Brigand again. Slightly better hitboxes, better hardpoint distribution, and those JJ. This would be a dream.

Anyway, lacking both a 20t and a 25t IS Mech with JJ is just mind-boggling considering how many Mechs we do have.

[Ovion]

FLG 01, on 31 May 2018 - 10:13 AM, said:

Just a little thought: I got the Commando hero which was on sale. Do you know what I miss? Bloody jump jets!
This Mech would be so nice with JJ. ...which brings me to the Brigand again. Slightly better hitboxes, better hardpoint distribution, and those JJ. This would be a dream.

Anyway, lacking both a 20t and a 25t IS Mech with JJ is just mind-boggling considering how many Mechs we do have.

On the one hand I want a 20/25T mech with JJ.

On the other hand, does the term 'Clay Pigeon Shooting' mean anything to you?
^{Because apparently ***** is censored.}

Edited by Ovion, 31 May 2018 - 11:02 AM.

[Brain Cancer]

Metus regem, on 29 May 2018 - 03:39 PM, said:

Dang it, I should've voted for the Coyotl! Ugh fail on my part....

If nobody else did, I did.

[Metus regem]

FLG 01, on 31 May 2018 - 10:13 AM, said:

Just a little thought: I got the Commando hero which was on sale. Do you know what I miss? Bloody jump jets!
This Mech would be so nice with JJ. ...which brings me to the Brigand again. Slightly better hitboxes, better hardpoint distribution, and those JJ. This would be a dream.

Anyway, lacking both a 20t and a 25t IS Mech with JJ is just mind-boggling considering how many Mechs we do have.

We really need the Stinger, Wasp and Super Wasp....

[Brain Cancer]

FLG 01, on 31 May 2018 - 10:13 AM, said:

Just a little thought: I got the Commando hero which was on sale. Do you know what I miss? Bloody jump jets!
This Mech would be so nice with JJ. ...which brings me to the Brigand again. Slightly better hitboxes, better hardpoint distribution, and those JJ. This would be a dream.

Anyway, lacking both a 20t and a 25t IS Mech with JJ is just mind-boggling considering how many Mechs we do have.

If they were planning the Stinger/Wasp pre-HG, that'd fix it in a hurry. The Eagle is also just within the tech timeline range as well.

[Metus regem]

Brain Cancer, on 31 May 2018 - 11:00 AM, said:

If nobody else did, I did.

Thanks Brain!

[FLG 01]

Metus regem, on 31 May 2018 - 11:01 AM, said:

We really need the Stinger, Wasp and Super Wasp....

Aka the classics. Nothing wrong with them.

If it weren't for that HG lawsuit, we could have gotten Stinger/Wasp instead of the Flea ...perhaps. A tiny 20t humanoid Mech with jump capability would be fun and even viable.
And they would look amazing, which is important too. Those designs just beg to get an MWO-model.

[TheArisen]

FLG 01, on 31 May 2018 - 10:13 AM, said:

Just a little thought: I got the Commando hero which was on sale. Do you know what I miss? Bloody jump jets!
This Mech would be so nice with JJ. ...which brings me to the Brigand again. Slightly better hitboxes, better hardpoint distribution, and those JJ. This would be a dream.

Anyway, lacking both a 20t and a 25t IS Mech with JJ is just mind-boggling considering how many Mechs we do have.

Or the Nexus but it does seem like the Brigand is more popular. Either would be great.

[TheArisen]

Brain Cancer, on 31 May 2018 - 11:08 AM, said:

If they were planning the Stinger/Wasp pre-HG, that'd fix it in a hurry. The Eagle is also just within the tech timeline range as well.

There's also the Duan Gung. It's an omni so I guess not going to happen soon.
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Duan_Gung
Raptor too
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Raptor

At 20 tons there's the Cossack.
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Cossack
And the Hornet
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Hornet

[Odanan]

Tomorrow!

Spoiler

Fire Falcon!

[TheArisen]

I was comparing the Templar and Sunder and while originally I really like the Sunder it's lost a little for me.
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Sunder


Lots of it's firepower is ham fisted by being doubled up in the CT. The Hero looks epic but would be too strong if made like this so I'm sure it'll get nerfed. Yeah there are some good builds in their but it's not as good as the Templar's build variety.
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Templar


I originally thought it also had FF but it doesn't so frankly the slots issue is exaggerated. Yeah it's there but not nearly as big of deal as originally put forward. Also in the pic it has damage twisting potential for days. Plus it'd also give the IS an 85 ton JJ assault that can also have ecm.