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[Dlardrageth]

Wonder if the finalized game will encompass optional zoom-in/zoom-out so you can always customize how much/little of the cockpit you see in actual gameplay depending on what you need at a given moment.

[S3dition]

Gunman5000, on 30 November 2011 - 08:15 PM, said:

Someone on facebook suggested that the "Report C.... do you read?" could be, "Report Cadet do you read?"

That fits, and it also fills in the following line.

"Received. Thank god team leader"

Puts the whole thing as

Seems like the first part is the lance leader trying to reach another member, the stuff in between I'm not clear on (all the capitalized stuff, could be computer readouts if it is intercepted transmissions as appears suggested). The italics would be the cadet reporting back to the team leader, the bold a computer warning voice heard in the background (suggested on facebook regarding the messages).

You wouldn't capitalize the c on cadet though. I'm betting that's a name, like Casey.

[Gunman5000]

S3dition, on 30 November 2011 - 08:27 PM, said:

You wouldn't capitalize the c on cadet though. I'm betting that's a name, like Casey.

True, didn't think of that. Though I suppose the team leader portion would still work. Casey actually fits very well considering at least one of the pilots are female.

[feor]

That mech on the display does look familiar, and doesn't look like a Dragon (it's got an actual head for starters).

To be honest, except for the fact that the arms would be on backwards it almost looks like the 1A9 Charger:


note the distinctive T-shaped cockpit window.

And the CRG-1A9 would certainly give a Hunchback pause, jumping 80tonner with an LRM-20 & 4 MLs.

No, wait... jumping. Lemme find a pic.

ooo, I think I've got it, and this would definitely leave a HBK dictating some final words:

[Iron Horse]

Good analysis! There's lots of stuff there I hadn't noticed! (Especially the avatar!)

I like how functional and ergonomic the cockpit looks. Everything seems to be tucked away from the center of the view based on importance, just like it would be in real life. At first I just thought "whatever, more concept stuff" but after this breakdown I want to jump in a 'mech for real, or build a replica cockpit to pilot my 'mech from or something! Thanks!

[Seth]

I think the two identical side panels are actually camera displays of your left and right view. That fixes the problem from MW4 Hunchback where you could see out the left side of the cockpit but not the right because the autocannon was in the way.

[Blackfire1]

Saitek X52 USB Flight Control. However that not the Joystick part..... OMG are we going to see a Mechwarrior themed Saitek Stick system? O_O

[Longhorn]

I posted this on another thread, my stab at it.

Are you. reading this?
Report Caris do you read?
Received. Thank god temp lower
They hit us fast we cant run
Jammed my ac20 is jammed
coolant ruptured
Tell my husband I love him

Caris. sp Because of the mech4 Vengeance intro movie. The chick that gets tore up by LRM's and didn't eject
Temp lower because the bar is high and the dummy light on the dash looks lit.

[Helmer]

Pardon the ignorance but *is* there a variant with a AC20, 2 Med lasers, 1 small laser and Jump jets? Seems like the Hunchback prime weapon wise.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this Special Wednesday.

Made my vacation!

Thanks guys.

EDIT: Also it indicates 30 rounds of AC20. I'm guessing this possibly means faster firing weapons, not single shot cannons . But unsure at this point.

Edited by Helmer, 30 November 2011 - 09:26 PM.

[Dlardrageth]

Blackfire1, on 30 November 2011 - 09:00 PM, said:

Saitek X52 USB Flight Control. However that not the Joystick part..... OMG are we going to see a Mechwarrior themed Saitek Stick system? O_O

Why stop there? Joystick, thrust control and ofc foot pedals. Oh and... buy the complete limited edition set and you get the exclusive Saitek UrbanMech with "My little Pony" custom paintjob via DLC for free!

[Longhorn]

Well 30 rounds of AC20 means she loaded an extra ton and fire 10 shots so far. No fire rate indicated I can see. Heat level is high, so I think she when hot on the lasers and then got a rupture on coolant. Picture didn't show any rapid stuff, was really still to me. She was by the ocean and went hot so she was not an Ace pilot. Why is she looking at the ocean and not Looking at target and in the ocean is my question. All speculation on my part. Be safe.

[flyingdebris]

Analysis is all well and good guys, but don't take things too literally. Some stuff i put in there just for fun. I won't say what though

[Adridos]

Cockpit looks really nice and I would not disagree if it was exactly like that in game. It feels like you are actually piloting the mech, instead of over complicated trash can (not pointed at urbies, but the control scheme in MW 4).

[Odin]

Nice office!

Thats a first concept. I'm sure there will be some changes, but 's all there we need, I like it. Esp. the analog backup instruments, I love dials!
What about an old whiskey compass high up the front window, in case the lights go down? Now we all gonna see how one has to take the Hunch - from his weak right side!!!

Nice work flyingdebris, as always.




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Thanks a lot S3dition!

Edited by Odin, 01 December 2011 - 04:27 AM.

[Cyber Carns]

Uncle Monkey, on 30 November 2011 - 06:53 PM, said:

S3dition, that's insane.

Very nice. I got a little chuckle out of the "consumer grade" joystick and throttle.

whats interesting, it looks like a more upgraded version of a Saitek X52:

Edited by Cyber Carns, 01 December 2011 - 04:23 AM.

[Helmer]

Longhorn, on 01 December 2011 - 12:00 AM, said:

Well 30 rounds of AC20 means she loaded an extra ton and fire 10 shots so far. No fire rate indicated I can see. Heat level is high, so I think she when hot on the lasers and then got a rupture on coolant. Picture didn't show any rapid stuff, was really still to me. She was by the ocean and went hot so she was not an Ace pilot. Why is she looking at the ocean and not Looking at target and in the ocean is my question. All speculation on my part. Be safe.

I was going by TT rules of 5 shots on AC20 ammo per ton. The question has been floating around, is that 5 rounds or is it separated into multiple round bursts to achieve the same amount of damage.

[Xhaleon]

You know, I was tempted to say that it was an Enforcer, but the little MFD image looks like it has a left hand...

[CaveMan]

The artwork is really nice but I don't like the cockpit design at all.

The way it's set up would be information overload. It has something like 16 different video screens! Too many different, single-purpose displays in too many different places. There's no way you could scan all those displays without taking your eyes off what's outside the cockpit.

All critical combat info should be tightly clustered together in a group of 2-4 Multi-Function Displays that have multiple, easily accessed modes. The displays should be up front and centered in the pilot's view just below the glass. Secondary things like communications info and detailed reports on 'Mech systems can be displayed in lookdown or side-mounted displays.

Compare the cockpit of the Space Shuttle, one of the most complex vehicles ever designed by Man:

http://human-factors...shuttlemeds.jpg

Note that it has only 9 MFDs, and is capable of displaying all relevant flight info, and that's for two people using the cockpit at once. Either pilot is using only 4-5 at a time.

[Adridos]

That targeted mech looks like a Victor to me (slightly redesigned by Alex):

Edited by Adridos, 01 December 2011 - 06:25 AM.

[Paladin1]

Helmer, on 30 November 2011 - 09:20 PM, said:

Pardon the ignorance but *is* there a variant with a AC20, 2 Med lasers, 1 small laser and Jump jets? Seems like the Hunchback prime weapon wise.

Except for the jumpjets, the weapon loadout you just described is a classic HBK-4G Hunchback. If they've added jumpjets though, this could hint at player customization, as there is no known variant of the HBK series with an AC/20, 2 ML, 1 SL and JJs. That tonnage has to come from somewhere and I'd say it probably came from the armor.