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[Onmyoudo]

I'm glad that the clans will actually have some more not-awful mechs.

[SgtMagor]

Scat with ECM and CAP ftw!, duno about the rest of the pack. Ebon J would never use, EXEC have my doubts but it should be a good ride.

[kapusta11]

Clan drop deck 3xStormcrow + Timberwolf ---> 2x Stormcrow+2x Cauldron-Born OR 2x Stormcrow + Dire Wolf + Arctic Cheetah.

Shadow Cat is DOA, not enough hardpoints to support MWO boating meta.

Executioner might be good (depends on MASC implementation) but only for pub drops, 8 tons are basically wasted on useless JJs.

"Holy Trinity" is basically turning into "Holy Quintet" which is good, maybe community will finally open their eyes.

Edited by kapusta11, 20 February 2015 - 03:36 AM.

[Widowmaker1981]

kapusta11, on 20 February 2015 - 03:32 AM, said:

Clan drop deck 3xStormcrow + Timberwolf ---> 2x Stormcrow+2x Cauldron-Born OR 2x Stormcrow + Dire Wolf + Arctic Cheetah.

Shadow Cat is DOA, not enough hardpoints to support MWO boating meta.

Executioner might be good (depends on MASC implementation) but only for pub drops, 8 tons are basically wasted on useless JJs.

"Holy Trinity" is basically turning into "Holy Quintet" which is good, maybe community will finally open their eyes.

Shadowcat is FAR from DOA. Sure it will limited to like 3 or 4 builds (2xLPL, 3xERLL, 2xERPPC + maaaaybe Gauss+2xERML if there is tonnage) but those builds are FINE for a 107kph 45 tonner with 6 JJs and ECM.

[Odanan]

Brody319, on 19 February 2015 - 09:46 PM, said:

They only have the Executioner and the Cauldron's stuff done at the moment. Russ had planned a different package but changed his mind late so the art team isn't finished with the cheetah and Shadcat.

So they have the art of Fire Moth and VIper done? ohh.... (I wanted so much to see it)

[ArchSight]

Appogee, on 20 February 2015 - 12:23 AM, said:

No more purchases until I get a European or Asia-Pacific server.

I've done as much as is humanly possible with a 250-300 ping.

Russ said something about that like "maybe adding a euro server after steam release when there's more player's to fill the optional game modes.

[Appogee]

ArchSight, on 20 February 2015 - 03:53 AM, said:

Russ said something about that like "maybe adding a euro server after steam release when there's more player's to fill the optional game modes.

Thanks for the update, I appreciate it.

[Kiiyor]

Macster16, on 19 February 2015 - 09:41 PM, said:

Wow, overall this has potential to bring a "Holy Trinity V2" (Cheetah, ShadCat & Cauldron). Once we get artwork and omnipod info, we'll have a pretty good idea. Executioner though looks like the Gargoyle's big brother....

I think the whole 'viable clan light' thing will be the big selling point. If the Cat and the Cauldron are even halfway decent, it will open up Clan dropdecks considerably... which could mean a very, very significant boost to the Clans in CW especially.

Light rushes getting Clanners down? Well, they will have their own - one that may very well compete with the FireStarter.

Depending on the implementation of Masc, they might even be able to include ShadowCats in a light rush. Gauss + Change will add considerable impact to an early game extravaganza.

[KodiakGW]

Here is hoping the Shadow Cat and Cauldron Born don't come with huge CT damage sponges. I'm already dreaming up multiple load outs for the CB (I had over 50 in MW4:Mercs). 30 tons free. Just hope I have the space with FF and Endo.

[Ursh]

KodiakGW, on 20 February 2015 - 05:14 AM, said:

Here is hoping the Shadow Cat and Cauldron Born don't come with huge CT damage sponges. I'm already dreaming up multiple load outs for the CB (I had over 50 in MW4:Mercs). 30 tons free. Just hope I have the space with FF and Endo.

2xGauss is finally workable on something besides a dire wolf.

2xCUAC10 plus backup SRMS and lasers...I think that's going to be a bully.

[Senor Cataclysmo]

Sigilum Sanctum, on 19 February 2015 - 10:26 PM, said:

Might pick these up as well. I'm actually excited for you clanners. More variety means less storm turkeys to deal with.

Better the devil you know.

As excited as I am for the new mechs I can already hear the "Clams OP" brigade whinging from the future.

[Widowmaker1981]

Senor Cataclysmo, on 20 February 2015 - 05:54 AM, said:

Better the devil you know.

As excited as I am for the new mechs I can already hear the "Clams OP" brigade whinging from the future.

They will literally never stop doing that, so its best to ignore them tbh.

A lot of this games population are super salty about clans because they feel they ruined TT, and as such will always hate them. Plus a lot of IS die hards just look at possible builds in Smufies and call OP based on that (despite most of the clan nerfs being stuff that doesnt show up there, like laser durations and burst ACs)

[DerangedShadow]

Oh jeez...told myself to not spend money, but the Ebon Jaguar...EBON EFFING JAGUAR!

[Odanan]

Torgun, on 20 February 2015 - 02:14 AM, said:

It's always amusing with called it threads, where you point out you managed to predict something really obvious.

It couldn't be any other heavy, because at 3050, there is no other Clan heavy (omni, with XL Engine).

The light could be the Fire Moth, but it would break the speed barrier, specially if there will be MASC implemented.

The medium could (or should) be the Viper, but I guess the Shadow Cat has much more fans (Viper is an omni from the original invading force, but never featured in a MW game yet).

Assault could be the Kingfisher, but it doesn't have XL Engine.

So yes, the current line-up was kind of obvious.

[Strykewolf]

Good to see the clanners getting more mechs. They need them.

[Dawnstealer]

Certainly this means I'm also getting my Hatchetman.




*looks in garage for hatchetman*






*sobs quietly to self*

[Mechteric]

Certainly hope this means we get MASC finally (at least for slow clan mechs and maybe certain slow IS mechs too).


Also.... WOO! Shadow Cat and Cauldron Born are coming!

Edited by CapperDeluxe, 20 February 2015 - 06:32 AM.

[Lily from animove]

Kevjack, on 19 February 2015 - 10:04 PM, said:

Hope they don't run wild with this interpretation:



They're totally going to, aren't they? For "balance".

there is not much official pics to work with, so they may stick close to the BT mini?



if that even si an original, googlle does snot even have much pics about that. It's actually so few pics, i wonder if this mech even every existed outside a written concept.

Edited by Lily from animove, 20 February 2015 - 06:33 AM.

[Widowmaker1981]

CapperDeluxe, on 20 February 2015 - 06:30 AM, said:

Certainly hope this means we get MASC finally (at least for slow clan mechs and maybe certain slow IS mechs too).

MASC is fixed equipment, i rather doubt any chassis that doesnt come with it stock is getting it.

[Kodiak Jorgensson]

kapusta11, on 20 February 2015 - 03:32 AM, said:

Shadow Cat is DOA, not enough hardpoints to support MWO boating meta.

Executioner might be good (depends on MASC implementation) but only for pub drops, 8 tons are basically wasted on useless JJs.

i agree S-cat may suffer from summoner syndrome but it does come with an ECM pod at least, as for the Exec if they add alt con D then i think it would make a decent PPC jump sniper with high mounted energy torso hardpoints that's even assuming they will be high mounted. to begin with