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[Ens]

Bishop Steiner, on 04 December 2013 - 10:01 AM, said:

Awwwww baby.... come to papa!!!

[Odanan]

Updated the opening post. (have you checked it out lately?)

[Strum Wealh]

Odanan, on 06 December 2013 - 04:13 AM, said:

Updated the opening post. (have you checked it out lately?)

The Wolfhound, Hermes, Javelin, and Thorn each fit the criteria listed in NGNG #94, and none of them would require overhauling the 'Mech Engine system (thus currently making each of them far more likely to be implemented than the UrbanMech); each of them should be listed as a candidate for the next Light chassis.

[SgtMagor]

I've waited to long already for this mech where is the BANSHEE!

[Bishop Steiner]

Strum Wealh, on 06 December 2013 - 04:59 AM, said:

The Wolfhound, Hermes, Javelin, and Thorn each fit the criteria listed in NGNG #94, and none of them would require overhauling the 'Mech Engine system (thus currently making each of them far more likely to be implemented than the UrbanMech); each of them should be listed as a candidate for the next Light chassis.

are there enough wolfhound variants? I thought only 2 existed at this time?

[Phoenix Branson]

Bishop Steiner, on 05 December 2013 - 08:57 PM, said:

well, I applied, but I am 100s of miles away from home, so to say my resume was vestigial is an understatement. I hope my body of work counts for more than self promoting words!

Good luck man! You have a good shot with your amazing work.

[Bishop Steiner]

Maverick01, on 06 December 2013 - 10:17 AM, said:

Good luck man! You have a good shot with your amazing work.

eh, interview and job app skills are not part of my amazing repertoire, though.

And it didn't really have much details as to what the position would entail. (But am really worried it would entail a mo0ve to Canada. Don't mind traveling there for work, but do not want to move there. Just got my residency here, ya know?)

[CDLord HHGD]

Bishop Steiner, on 06 December 2013 - 10:20 AM, said:

eh, interview and job app skills are not part of my amazing repertoire, though.

And it didn't really have much details as to what the position would entail. (But am really worried it would entail a mo0ve to Canada. Don't mind traveling there for work, but do not want to move there. Just got my residency here, ya know?)

Hopefully they' let you work remote. Worst case, as a freelance artist, they pay you for your art individually...

[Jody Von Jedi]

Bishop Steiner,

Best wishes with the job app. Hopefully they'll let you work remote. That would be the perfect circumstances for you.

Jody Von Jedi (Jodi Von Jedi)

[Strum Wealh]

Bishop Steiner, on 06 December 2013 - 07:22 AM, said:

are there enough wolfhound variants? I thought only 2 existed at this time?

WLF-1: introduced in 3028
WLF-1A: introduced in 3028
WLF-1B: introduced in 3028

While a 'Mech does (currently) need to have at least three variants (with distinct designations) canonically extant around 3050 in BattleTech to be a likely candidate for inclusion in MWO, similarity of starting loadout & minimum hardpoint distribution doesn't seem to be a disqualifying factor in and of itself - see QKD-4G vs QKD-4H & HGN-732 vs HGN-733.

Though, the Wolfhound's combination of having all of the variants have similar minimum hardpoint requirements (the WLF-1A starts with one less MLas than the others) and having all of the variants start as laser boats could could potentially hurt its chances somewhat... while also being part of what would make it a rather controversial selection.

[Bishop Steiner]

Strum Wealh, on 06 December 2013 - 12:21 PM, said:

WLF-1: introduced in 3028
WLF-1A: introduced in 3028
WLF-1B: introduced in 3028

While a 'Mech does (currently) need to have at least three variants (with distinct designations) canonically extant around 3050 in BattleTech to be a likely candidate for inclusion in MWO, similarity of starting loadout & minimum hardpoint distribution doesn't seem to be a disqualifying factor in and of itself - see QKD-4G vs QKD-4H & HGN-732 vs HGN-733.

Though, the Wolfhound's combination of having all of the variants have similar minimum hardpoint requirements (the WLF-1A starts with one less MLas than the others) and having all of the variants start as laser boats could could potentially hurt its chances somewhat... while also being part of what would make it a rather controversial selection.

*sigh*

I would kill for CGL to stop rewriting Battletech history, with all this retcon bullcrap, and actually start providing NEW stuff that doesn't contradict 30 years of official play and tournaments and fluff.

[FireSlade]

Bishop Steiner, on 06 December 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

*sigh*

I would kill for CGL to stop rewriting Battletech history, with all this retcon bullcrap, and actually start providing NEW stuff that doesn't contradict 30 years of official play and tournaments and fluff.

It would be nice if they rewrote a few mech designs to be available before 3050 so that there are at least 3 variants.

[Strum Wealh]

Bishop Steiner, on 06 December 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

*sigh*

I would kill for CGL to stop rewriting Battletech history, with all this retcon bullcrap, and actually start providing NEW stuff that doesn't contradict 30 years of official play and tournaments and fluff.

FireSlade, on 06 December 2013 - 01:38 PM, said:

It would be nice if they rewrote a few mech designs to be available before 3050 so that there are at least 3 variants.

Or, PGI could reset the MWO timeline to 3149/3150, and go from there...

[Odanan]

Strum Wealh, on 06 December 2013 - 12:21 PM, said:

WLF-1: introduced in 3028
WLF-1A: introduced in 3028
WLF-1B: introduced in 3028

While a 'Mech does (currently) need to have at least three variants (with distinct designations) canonically extant around 3050 in BattleTech to be a likely candidate for inclusion in MWO, similarity of starting loadout & minimum hardpoint distribution doesn't seem to be a disqualifying factor in and of itself - see QKD-4G vs QKD-4H & HGN-732 vs HGN-733.

Though, the Wolfhound's combination of having all of the variants have similar minimum hardpoint requirements (the WLF-1A starts with one less MLas than the others) and having all of the variants start as laser boats could could potentially hurt its chances somewhat... while also being part of what would make it a rather controversial selection.

Oh...

Variant 1: 5 energy hardpoints;
Variant 2: 4 energy hardpoints;
Variant 3: 5 energy hardpoints.

Are you kidding?

FireSlade, on 06 December 2013 - 01:38 PM, said:

It would be nice if they rewrote a few mech designs to be available before 3050 so that there are at least 3 variants.

They just need to add some new (even is extremely rare) variants, for the MWO's sake.

[Odanan]

Strum Wealh, on 06 December 2013 - 04:59 AM, said:

Hermes

Another all-variants-are-laser-boats mech? Nope.

[Red squirrel]

Why not a Panther or Hollander as next light mech?
Oh, I'd love the Hollander.

Too bad we wont get any additional mediums any time soon. I would vote for the Crab.

Finally, IMHO the Mauler would be the best choice for the next Assault. If you look at the Stalker 'variants'
and all those PGI invented Hero mechs - I see no reason why PGI could not make the Mauler work.

MAL-1R
left arm: 1 energy
left torso: 1 missile (15 tubes) 2 ballistic
right torso: 1 missile (15 tubes) 2 ballistic
right arm: 1 energy

MAL-2R
left arm: 2 energy
left torso: 1 missile (10 tubes) 2 ballistic
right torso: 1 missile (10 tubes) 2 ballistic
right arm: 2 energy

MAL-3R
left torso: 2 missile (15 tubes) 1 ballistic
center torso (or cockpit): 1 energy
right torso: 2 missile (15 tubes) 1 ballistic

just an idea....

[Odanan]

Strum Wealh, on 06 December 2013 - 04:59 AM, said:

Javelin

Possible, as discussed before, but unlikely.

Strum Wealh, on 06 December 2013 - 04:59 AM, said:

Thorn

Who wants a Thorn in MWO?

Edited by Odanan, 06 December 2013 - 01:53 PM.

[Odanan]

Red squirrel, on 06 December 2013 - 01:48 PM, said:

Why not a Panther or Hollander as next light mech?
Oh, I'd love the Hollander.

Too bad we wont get any additional mediums any time soon. I would vote for the Crab.

Finally, IMHO the Mauler would be the best choice for the next Assault. If you look at the Stalker 'variants'
and all those PGI invented Hero mechs - I see no reason why PGI could not make the Mauler work.

MAL-1R
left arm: 1 energy
left torso: 1 missile (15 tubes) 2 ballistic
right torso: 1 missile (15 tubes) 2 ballistic
right arm: 1 energy

MAL-2R
left arm: 2 energy
left torso: 1 missile (10 tubes) 2 ballistic
right torso: 1 missile (10 tubes) 2 ballistic
right arm: 2 energy

MAL-3R
left torso: 2 missile (15 tubes) 1 ballistic
center torso (or cockpit): 1 energy
right torso: 2 missile (15 tubes) 1 ballistic

just an idea....

Just one of these variants is current possible in the game because of the timeline (see the OP).

About Mauler variants:

Odanan, on 14 November 2013 - 08:07 AM, said:

3 "variants" for the Mauler (probably too powerful, tough):

Mauler MAL-1R
XL Engine, Ferro Fibrous

RA 1x ER Large Laser (2x Energy Hardpoints)
RT 2x AC/2, 1x LRM15 (2x Ballistic Hardpoints, 1x Missile Hardpoint)
CT -
H -
LT 2x AC/2, 1x LRM15 (2x Ballistic Hardpoints, 1x Missile Hardpoint)
LA 1x ER Large Laser (2x Energy Hardpoints)

---------------------------
Mauler DCMS-MX90-D (Daboku)

RA 1x Large Laser (1x Energy Hardpoint)
RT 2x AC/2, 1x LRM10 (3x Ballistic Hardpoints, 1x Missile Hardpoint)
CT -
H -
LT 2x AC/2, 1x LRM10 (3x Ballistic Hardpoints, 1x Missile Hardpoint)
LA 1x Large Laser (1x Energy Hardpoint)

---------------------------
Mauler MAL-1PT5 (Linesman)

RA 1x Medium Laser (1x Energy Hardpoint)
RT 2x AC/2, 1x LRM15 (2x Ballistic Hardpoints, 2x Missile Hardpoints)
CT -
H -
LT 2x AC/2, 1x LRM15 (2x Ballistic Hardpoints, 2x Missile Hardpoints)
LA 1x Medium Laser (1x Energy Hardpoint)

PGI, please?

Edited by Odanan, 06 December 2013 - 01:57 PM.

[Red squirrel]

The MAL-1R 10 hardpoints seem like overkill - but looks good to me
Maybe it should have only 1 energy hard point per arm.

Okay, you might ask: "But then it looks like a cheap version of the Mauler DCMS-MX90-D (Daboku)"
I would answer: "Look at the Stalker"
When they released the amazing 5 identical Stalker variants for me all arguments about "3 different variants in the timeline at least" went ad adsurdum. Also PGI seems to have a fable to create one superior variant (e.g. SDR-5D).

Finally, they could give it a larger engine cap to compensate that like the CTF-4X vs the other variants.

Edited by Red squirrel, 06 December 2013 - 02:27 PM.

[FireSlade]

What I would like to see:

• Just about any Clan mech! I am getting sick of waiting for my faction (Wolf)
  
• Bushwacker, although in 3050 was still experimental (first production model being 3053) and not enough variants. To PGI “WE NEED MORE CHICKEN WALKERS!”
  
• Marauder, I know it will never happen but a guy can hope plus since I am not a fan of the Atlas it would be nice to have a 75 tonner that was nothing like it.’
  
• Archer, again it will never happen but I love how it looks.
  
• Thug, the name speaks for itself.
  
• Cyclops, although my love for it is mostly because of lore.
  
• Zeus, looks fun
  
• Banshee would be hit or miss for me based on looks.