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#9641 Metus regem

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Posted 10 November 2014 - 05:48 AM

View Postcdlord, on 10 November 2014 - 05:27 AM, said:

Didn't I hear in Devlog8 from Russ that MASC, tricky mechanic that it is, is still on the table? We may yet see these mechs (and the Dasher is going to be one nasty opponent).


The Fire Moth is the very definition of "boom and zoom" for light mechs.

#9642 Nathan Foxbane

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Posted 10 November 2014 - 04:34 PM

View PostMetus regem, on 10 November 2014 - 05:48 AM, said:

The Fire Moth is the very definition of "boom and zoom" for light mechs.

If we had Infernos it would probably be the ultimate tactics troll. Zip in, chain fire SRMs at as many targets as you have launchers and bail before they can hit back.

#9643 Odanan

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 04:18 AM

View PostNathan Foxbane, on 10 November 2014 - 04:34 PM, said:

If we had Infernos it would probably be the ultimate tactics troll. Zip in, chain fire SRMs at as many targets as you have launchers and bail before they can hit back.

It's about time for PGI to add Infernos...

They could add the Inferno SRM-2s as separated weapons (and not as alternative ammo). Well, even MW2:GBL had those...

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 04:37 AM

BTW, am I breaking some forum rules by posting that?

(because I think PGI allowed the leak to test how the members will react to the ECM hero)

EDIT: removed the Shadow Hawk and Locust leak post - I don't want any problem.

Edited by Odanan, 11 November 2014 - 04:40 AM.


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Posted 11 November 2014 - 05:38 AM

huh, I miss something ^ ECM hero, um, hmm, I have a BIG KOOLAID smile right now! http://topsfieldfair...09/kool-aid.jpg

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 08:14 AM

View PostOdanan, on 11 November 2014 - 04:37 AM, said:

BTW, am I breaking some forum rules by posting that?

(because I think PGI allowed the leak to test how the members will react to the ECM hero)

EDIT: removed the Shadow Hawk and Locust leak post - I don't want any problem.

Tease...

#9647 CDLord HHGD

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 10:04 AM

View PostOdanan, on 11 November 2014 - 04:37 AM, said:

BTW, am I breaking some forum rules by posting that?

(because I think PGI allowed the leak to test how the members will react to the ECM hero)

EDIT: removed the Shadow Hawk and Locust leak post - I don't want any problem.

What???? Must Google..... Find...... Learn.....

#9648 Nathan Foxbane

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 11:05 AM

View PostOdanan, on 11 November 2014 - 04:18 AM, said:

It's about time for PGI to add Infernos...

They could add the Inferno SRM-2s as separated weapons (and not as alternative ammo). Well, even MW2:GBL had those...

Infernos work with all sizes of standard SRMs and MMLs. Be nice to be able to just pack in a half ton lot, and once it's gone switch to regular ammo.

#9649 Bishop Steiner

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 11:07 AM

View PostNathan Foxbane, on 11 November 2014 - 11:05 AM, said:

Infernos work with all sizes of standard SRMs and MMLs. Be nice to be able to just pack in a half ton lot, and once it's gone switch to regular ammo.

that newer rules? Old rules were srm2s only.

#9650 Nathan Foxbane

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 11:34 AM

View PostBishop Steiner, on 11 November 2014 - 11:07 AM, said:

that newer rules? Old rules were srm2s only.

Somewhat newer. 2001 rules. May have changed with the current ruleset, but I have neither Total Warfare or TechManual so I cannot be sure.

Edited by Nathan Foxbane, 11 November 2014 - 11:37 AM.


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Posted 11 November 2014 - 11:35 AM

View PostNathan Foxbane, on 11 November 2014 - 11:34 AM, said:

Somewhat newer. 2001 rules.

new enough, by then I was done giving them money except for TROs.

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 12:18 PM

View PostCimarb, on 11 November 2014 - 08:14 AM, said:

View PostOdanan, on 11 November 2014 - 04:37 AM, said:

BTW, am I breaking some forum rules by posting that?

(because I think PGI allowed the leak to test how the members will react to the ECM hero)

EDIT: removed the Shadow Hawk and Locust leak post - I don't want any problem.

Tease...
Get around it subtly with the MWO thread, that someone else has posted, then if it's deleted it won't link anymore. :P

Hero Mechs Are Ecm Locust And 4 Energy Shadow Hawk

Said it before, I'll say it again.
I'm just, so, so happy right now.

#9653 Cimarb

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 12:27 PM

View PostOvion, on 11 November 2014 - 12:18 PM, said:

Get around it subtly with the MWO thread, that someone else has posted, then if it's deleted it won't link anymore. :P

Hero Mechs Are Ecm Locust And 4 Energy Shadow Hawk

Said it before, I'll say it again.
I'm just, so, so happy right now.

Honestly, that is the very best hero ECM to use, since everyone makes fun of the Locust for being so weak. I said from the start putting ECM on it was really the only way to make it viable, so I am also very glad they are doing that.

Russ also confirmed that it IS going to be an ECM hero, so I think it is a valid leak.

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 12:30 PM

It's going to be the first mech I buy for MC at full price, and assuming it's released on the 18th with the next patch, I'll be among the first to buy it at patch time as I have the day off.

Edited by Ovion, 11 November 2014 - 12:30 PM.


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Posted 11 November 2014 - 02:28 PM

Damn, need Christmas money.... Need.... To..... Buy..... Mechs......

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 02:36 PM

View Postcdlord, on 11 November 2014 - 02:28 PM, said:

Damn, need Christmas money.... Need.... To..... Buy..... Mechs......

I am oddly happy that everything coming out now is IS-based. Gives me a few months of recovery time to make up for the two Clan waves...

Now time to upgrade the computer before Wave 3!

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Posted 11 November 2014 - 06:21 PM

I like your packs, Odanan. I really do.
Below are my general reactions to the lights (as that is my preference).

Spoiler


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Posted 11 November 2014 - 06:53 PM

I want to love the hero locust and shadow hawk, but they aren't singing to me. Part of that could be the fact I just bought the last two Shadow Hawks when they were discounted, including the 2D, and just bought the ECM Commando to compliment the recently discounted Death Knell.

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Posted 12 November 2014 - 03:25 AM

View PostMightyBolamite, on 11 November 2014 - 06:21 PM, said:

I like your packs, Odanan. I really do.
Below are my general reactions to the lights (as that is my preference).

So, I guess you are a light pilot? :P

Thorn? Hmmm... will add it to the list.

#9660 Odanan

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Posted 12 November 2014 - 03:48 AM

OK, updated the list with more suggestions. I'm pretty proud of it.

Let's make this reach the developers.





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