While discussing the topic of content creation and filming over at reddit OutreachHPG:
http://redd.it/34288c
I thought of a very simple solution for all content creators. A compromise that (I would think) would require very little work by the PGI developers: A "Filming Only" or "Camera" mech.
This mech could be a clone of the Spider-5V because it is already ideal.
- It can carry 12 jump jets and has a large engine cap allowing it to move 169kph.
- They could allow it to take ECM thus some use to the team as well as making it easier to film.
- They could also work to make this mech immune to ALL cockpit shake from projectiles, missiles, jump jet use, etc.
- One last thing is required for ideal filming, delete the cockpit and pilot textures. Simply remove them. Delete button, done. Perhaps add some code to remove the mech's own exterior textures from the pilot's perspective only.
- Mech still takes damage like a normal spider, nothing special there. Maybe more armor to make up for not having any weapons. Doesn't really matter.
- Mech could be an official release or pre-order. I would personally purchase a Camera Mech at the price of the Anansi.
- It is also a light mech, thus less impact on the team's performance (not that the 5V ever contributes large amounts of damage). I personally use commando, shadowhawk, firebrand, and a few clan mechs to record footage in-game. This already hurts my team's performance, but it is the only solution currently, so an official Camera Mech that takes up a light-mech slot would be the most ideal solution and minimal impact to the team's performance.
A Camera Mech is a simple solution for us content creators and I would much appreciate that it is considered.
Edited by Solahma, 28 April 2015 - 09:16 AM.