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[InnerSphereNews]

Greetings MechWarriors,

As you may have noticed in last weeks first look at the upcoming Panther and Enforcer 'Mechs, the {R} Variants displayed there don't show off the special geometry.

We needed just a bit more time for some finishing touches, so the special {R} Variant geometry is going to roll-out in our March 3rd patch. The initial release of the Panther and Enforcer {R} Variant 'Mechs with the February 17th patch will not feature the special geometry.

After the March 3rd patch, your {R} Variants will automatically feature the special geometry. This applies retroactively.

It's worth confirming that the release of the special geometry on March 3rd won't alter any loadouts or customizations you may implement between tomorrows 'Mech release and the special geometry release, so if you've got some Resistance 'Mechs on the way tomorrow don't hesitate to play around!

We hope to have some screenshots of the special geometry for you tomorrow, which we'll post up here.

Panther PNT-10K{R} special geometry:

Enforcer ENF-5D{R} special geometry:

[WVAnonymous]

I'm getting these mechs, but I'll be darned if I could tell the difference from one to the other. I'm usually too busy shooting at or being shot by mechs to even notice the paint.

[Johnny Z]

Wont know how good they are until someone has them mastered and fully equipped with modules. Seen some potential good pilots already though.

Edited by Johnny Z, 17 February 2015 - 05:36 PM.

[LordLosh]

lol sorry with all due respect some bike racks on the side and shoulders......................
what ever you already got my money just wish special geometry = you could actually see a noticeable difference. Even more so if you are not going to have it done on release date.
Gargoyle prime is a good example its so hideous and ugly compared to my other gargoyles I named it FUGLY and refuse to operate it unless I'm drunk or high in fear of being made fun of by others. I colored it black purple and pink to ensure this.

[Tennex]

Pretty minimal geometry changes. I hope the zeus gets the fins though

[Aethon]

Tennex, on 17 February 2015 - 06:10 PM, said:

Pretty minimal geometry changes. I hope the zeus gets the fins though

I hope they are not physical parts of the model, if they do make an appearance...


Also, this 'special geometry' is a joke.

[Tennex]

Aethon, on 17 February 2015 - 06:11 PM, said:

I hope they are not physical parts of the model, if they do make an appearance...


Also, this 'special geometry' is a joke.

the tacked on geometry usually dont have hitboxes

[Alaskan Nobody]

Tennex, on 17 February 2015 - 06:10 PM, said:

I hope the zeus gets the fins though

I do as well - but that was for another model of the Zeus from what we are getting

[Bloodweaver]

Not to be a debbie downer, but... THIS is what the art team "didn't have time to finish?" ...really?

[Duncan1dah0]

Anyone else seeing luggage racks? I'm cool with having a mech that can kick butt and move your house. I'll have the most popular pickup truck in the neighborhood.

[Alilua]

Are these external braces to keep the shot up armor on?

[LordLosh]

I could be wrong but Zeus with fins or wings or what ever you want to call them are on a much later variant that has jump jets. so we are not going to get something cool and distinguishable like that.
Yes the bike racks/luggage racks are a complete joke and waste of time

[Alaskan Nobody]

LordLosh, on 17 February 2015 - 07:06 PM, said:

I could be wrong but Zeus with fins or wings or what ever you want to call them are on a much later variant that has jump jets. so we are not going to get something cool and distinguishable like that.
Yes the bike racks/luggage racks are a complete joke and waste of time

According to Sarna...

That would be the Zeus X while we are getting the Zues

Picture comparison:

Spoiler

Zeus


Zeus X

Edit:
With the fins being an extra cooling system

Edited by Shar Wolf, 17 February 2015 - 07:22 PM.

[IceFire]

If it takes the art team at least 2 weeks to put bike racks on 2 mechs, have you considered getting more, or a new team?

You have atrociously large gaps between mech releases, and nothing else happens in between, Normal drops have the same couple of maps, CW only just got a new map... I'm honestly curious what happens over at PGI, all I can assume if you're sitting in bath tubs of money from the insanely priced content (and yes, I am one of the idiots who buys stuff, and will keep buying stuff because damn it's fun to play).

[Aethon]

The more I look at this, the more disappointed I am. I do not need any special geometry on my mech models, but...PGI, please, if you are going to advertise special geometry, please make it something that is actually noticeable.

[CHH Badkarma]

Aethon, on 17 February 2015 - 07:55 PM, said:

The more I look at this, the more disappointed I am. I do not need any special geometry on my mech models, but...PGI, please, if you are going to advertise special geometry, please make it something that is actually noticeable.

You should have known Aethon, it is PGI after all. The masters of "lets hurry up and sell it/push it out before it is ready.

[Duck Hunt]

Really cool! looks beautiful!

Please fix the mech's broken hit boxes in-game. They are absorbing way to much damage its nuts!

[Knightshadowsong]

When are the Grasshopper and Zues going to drop? and when are we getting the Faction items and paint and such?

[InRev]

Yo, I think you uploaded the wrong screenshots. You were supposed to upload the ones with the special geometry . . .

Oh . . .

[BigBadVlad]

hrmmmmm..... yeah that looks like "oh we forgot to do the special geometry versions!" and jeebus look at the straight on shot of the Enforcer's head! It looks like it's allergic to bees and got stung on the head........... ;(