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[Scout Derek]

That's right, I'm bringing it back.

Why?

I have a new idea for it.

So, we know that Clan mechs may become OP because Smaller = More Tonnage. But I believe we can do this, but here's an idea.

Each mech only has 2 different engines (3 in total, including original engine) that they may change to, ranking in Slow, Average, and Fast.

The Summoner, for example, has a XL 350. It's engine is classified as fast, in that it, basic, can go 81 KPH. It has the available engines to change into: a XL 260 or a XL 290.

This alone gives it 7-9 more tons to use, allowing it to mount more ammo or weapons.

Of course, I wouldn't say this without having some sort of limit to it. There will be nerfs to the average engines, and less for the slowest engines.

Like say, a -5% to Ballastic or Laser cooldown, or even negative armor quirks.

What say you?

[Henric Pryde]

That might happen in Dark Age or after, in the current timeline that just wouldnt be done, according to Canon.

[Mcgral18]

Issues with smaller engines can come with heatsinks.

That said, a 375XL would give Mr Gargles 7 tons of pod space whole still moving 83.5Kph.

Myth Lynx could easily go 225 or 250 XL and not be a joke, with the AP and a JJ or two removed.

Nova can add Endo, 300XL, drop a JJ and lose exactly 2 crit slots, with the same tonnage available and moving 107.


Construction is what makes the Bad Clams bad.

What kind of quirks would you need to make up for 50% less tonnage that Mr Gargles could have?
31 tons up from 20. 5% faster reverse speed certainly won't do that.

[Joseph Mallan]

Scout Derek, on 20 April 2015 - 07:01 AM, said:

What say you?

Clan Mechs can change them all we want. OmniMechs Whether Inner Sphere or Clan No changing engines.

[Mechteric]

I'm on board with allowing clan omnis to change endo/ferro, but think it should have to stick with its stock engine.