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[Jason1138]

there's not gonna be one next week either apparently. at least its not on the schedule for Dec 4th

[Odanan]

Jason1138, on 28 November 2012 - 04:31 PM, said:

there's not gonna be one next week either apparently. at least its not on the schedule for Dec 4th

They don't use to schedule the concept art announcements.

BTW, I'm not angry anymore: the devs decided that Jenner won't have ECM.

[Kai Lae]

Just out of curiousity, when is the trebuchet going to be added? I thought it was before the stalker but...apparently not.

[Tarkfu]

I know that it's still quite a while off, but I'd love to see the Kodiak once the clans invade. Everyone knows the MadCat will be in and nasty, but I'd love to see the Kodiak.

[KinLuu]

The Kodiak only is a second line mech. If the clans get released my guess would be that they release the frontline omnimechs first.

[Strum Wealh]

KinLuu, on 29 November 2012 - 12:03 AM, said:

The Kodiak only is a second line mech. If the clans get released my guess would be that they release the frontline omnimechs first.

Though, if the release the Clans with a Trial 'Mech system similar to what we have now in the IS, it would be interesting to see a Clan Trial 'Mech system using such second-line machines... which is, in a way, makes a certain degree of sense - grind in a second-line Trial 'Mech until proven worthy (perhaps through a Trial of Position?) of earning an OmniMech.

Though, with the both the canon invasion date (March of 2013) and the timeframe specified in PC Gamer ("Summer 2013" on pg. 39; I seem to recall hearing August specified elsewhere? ), I could see PGI delaying the release of the next two IS 'Mechs (one in Dec. and one in Jan., or one in Jan. and one in Feb.; a Hero 'Mech announcement or two could fill the time if need be) to stretch things out, then start showcasing Clan 'Mechs in March in preparation for summer availability.

Your thoughts?

[KinLuu]

My thoughts?

I doubt they will keep the Summer 2013 timeline.

[GreyTemplar]

That's it. I graduate in a year. I'm throwing my hat in to PGI to hire me so I can help them bring out new mechs faster dammit!!

[Terror Teddy]

KinLuu, on 29 November 2012 - 05:52 AM, said:

My thoughts? I doubt they will keep the Summer 2013 timeline.

Cant say I worry about it.

As long as they dont go Duke Nukem or Blizzard Diablo 3. I'd rather see them add 6 months to make it GOOD than being forced to release something unfinished by their projected release date.

[KinLuu]

I thought "pulling a D3" means to release an unfinished product and improveing it over time.

Hm... Isnt that basically what PGI is doing?

[JuiceKeeper]

at least they call it open beta blizzard had balls to call it release

anyway i cant wait for madcat <3

cu in shooting range

Edited by JuiceKeeper, 29 November 2012 - 07:30 AM.

[Terror Teddy]

KinLuu, on 29 November 2012 - 07:14 AM, said:

I thought "pulling a D3" means to release an unfinished product and improveing it over time.

Hm... Isnt that basically what PGI is doing?

Well, they DO have a sign that says welcome to the beta so they admit it is not finished.

Edited by Terror Teddy, 29 November 2012 - 07:30 AM.

[Jason1138]

Developer's Corner says we get the Stalker on Dec 18th and the Spider on Jan 15th

so if you want something else it'll be February before you get a shot at it

[Adridos]

Jason1138, on 29 November 2012 - 08:19 AM, said:

Developer's Corner says we get the Stalker on Dec 18th and the Spider on Jan 15th

so if you want something else it'll be February before you get a shot at it

He actually wants next mech announcement.

[Jason1138]

yeah i was just saying what the release schedule is. i honestly don't know why they can't go ahead an announce the last couple of mechs, its going to be a year before we see them anyway

[Odanan]

Jason1138, on 29 November 2012 - 10:48 AM, said:

yeah i was just saying what the release schedule is. i honestly don't know why they can't go ahead an announce the last couple of mechs, its going to be a year before we see them anyway

I agree they should have kept the 3 weeks interval, but it's not taking that long for mechs to be implemented in game. 6 to 7 months are more likely.

[Dukarriope]

Someone really quickly explain to me what the striked-through 'mech names mean? That they'll never get in?

Because the more I see the King Crab, the more I want it. And I normally hate piloting assaults.
I mean, really, PGI's choices in 'mechs so far haven't been that great in my opinion. Plus, mechs like the King Crab, Catapult and all those have a really unique visual presence that I'm aware is far more interesting and eye-catching to many people I've polled.

[StrayDog]

Just want to say something about the Highlander...

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

[Burning Chrome]

Thontor, on 28 November 2012 - 08:52 PM, said:

the Trebuchet would've come right after the Stalker if they were putting them into the game in the same order as the concept art was released, but apparently the Spider is next up after the Stalker.

So all we know for now is Stalker on Dec 18, then Spider on Jan 15. Beyond that, its anyone's guess now that they switched the order.

Well that is F-ing disappointing.

Really wish PGI would quite f-ing around and release the mechs in the order the art was released...y'know, meet players expectations. (intended or not)

I could give a rat's-@$$ about the Spider at this point.

Was really looking forward to the TBT series...-5N, -5S, -5J, -7M and that bizarre but fun Kurita variant the -7K. Hell, even the TBT-3C could be added immediately.

Just what MWO needs right now....another light mech.

Won't be activating my premium account any time soon I guess.

BALLS.

Edited by Burning Chrome, 29 November 2012 - 04:46 PM.

[Odanan]

Thontor, on 29 November 2012 - 01:50 PM, said:

The mechs with their names crossed out are just mechs Odanan feels are unlikely to be put in MWO anytime soon... It's nothing official... He's been wrong before

I don't think he saw the Flea, Spider, or Highlander coming.

I didn't!
But I did see the Stalker, JagerMech and Blackjack. And the Orion.

The crossed mechs are good candidates that for some reason will probably (IMHO) not be added soon.

And mechs that are not in the list are mechs that most likely wouldn't fit in MWO. That includes mechs with not enough variants (like the Mauler), not enough distinguished variants (like the Black Knight) or simply extinct (like the Hammer Hands), too rare and/or too obscure (like the Wolf Dragoons only mechs: Annihilator, Shogun, Imp...).

Edited by Odanan, 29 November 2012 - 06:07 PM.