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[StalaggtIKE]

Is it wrong that my first impression was, "aww, how cute."

[Atlas3060]

Though I didn't mind the action shot, looking at it head on it does look "dumpy".
Still, I get my John Woo Mech moment so I'm slightly pleased.

[Adridos]

The Muke Of Dania, on 27 September 2012 - 10:31 PM, said:

It's faster than a Jenner? O.O Do want.

So is Commando and Cicada.

[ScrapIron Prime]

Looks like it's going to be REALLY restricted on hardpoints, if those images are accurate.

[Adridos]

ScrapIron Prime, on 08 January 2013 - 12:17 PM, said:

Looks like it's going to be REALLY restricted on hardpoints, if those images are accurate.

The standard surely only has 2 CT energy ones, obviously, because it's it's only weapons and you can't stuff more than 2 crits worth into the CT.

The others also tend to be low on firepower and probably even hardpoints.

[Caboose30]

NARCoMAN, on 08 January 2013 - 11:45 AM, said:

Link?

http://mwomercs.com/game/patch-notes

[Irrezolute]

Looks sweet, I might actually try this light mech. Might.

[Adridos]

Thontor, on 08 January 2013 - 12:31 PM, said:

i will be shocked and disappointed if they leave the spider with only 2 hardpoints. I'm thinking... Hoping... That they add a few to make a total of at least 4 on each variant, like the Commando.

There is absolutely no way you could stuff more than two weapons into the 5V.

[Av4tar]

2 medium lasers only? o_O

[General Taskeen]

Thontor, on 08 January 2013 - 12:54 PM, said:

Sure there is.. Add more hardpoints.. In a different location...

They've done it before... The CDA-2B in the TRO comes with a Flamer in the CT, and a Medium Laser in each side torso..

MWO's CDA-2B has 1 energy HP in the CT, and 2 in each arm..

They clearly based the Cicada off the original TRO art, rather than purely the record sheets. The art shows the Cicada-2A (which the 2B is based on), with lasers in the arms, even though they are listed in the torso.

"Though most of the artwork shows that the medium lasers are mounted in the Cicada's arms, according to the official record sheets and TRO: 3039 they are installed in the side torsos. It is unclear if this is intentional or an error that never was fixed."

This little error game PGI leeway.

[General Taskeen]

Thontor, on 08 January 2013 - 02:31 PM, said:

I bet the reasoning was simply to differentiate it from the 2A

Whatever the reason, the point is they've done it before... And making sure the mech can mount more than 2 weapons is more than reason enough to do it again.

Point being. Doubtful. /Case Closed

http://mwomercs.com/...hs/light/spider You can see where all the weapons are clearly mounted and the spider has no tro error's.

which translates to these possibilities, which have already been predicted:

5V: 2 CT EH
5D: 2 RA EH, 1 CT EH
5K: 2x BH per arm, 1 CT EH

[Sennin]

If you truly want to know just ask Smurfynet or check the game data yourself. He has already determined that one variant has ECM though he neglected to say wich one. I am sure he knows all the 'Mech information but if he posted said info before release it would be deleted here.

[Loc Nar]

...He has already determined that one variant has ECM

[citation needed]

[Arthel]

Always nice to see a new mech, but not very excited to see the Spider..

[ParasiteX]

Arthel, on 08 January 2013 - 04:46 PM, said:

Always nice to see a new mech, but not very excited to see the Spider..

Slap a ER PPC or ER Large Laser on it. And you would end up with a pretty decent sniper with massive jump capability, and high speed.

[Sennin]

Loc Nar, on 08 January 2013 - 04:03 PM, said:

...He has already determined that one variant has ECM

[citation needed]

You can find his respone in "Spider Practice" here... http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__1707080

[Solis Obscuri]

Kmieciu, on 08 January 2013 - 10:44 AM, said:

SDT-5D is going to be ECM compatible :-)

Nope you're thinking of the SDR-7Kr which will come out in just 35 short years...

[Sennin]

I'm hoping it's the 5V that mounts ECM, it's the only one that may not completely suck.I sent Smurfynet a message, hopefully he responds.

I figured out using Solaris Skunk Works (A tabletop 'Mech editor) that with a 255XL Engine, Endo Steel, and max Ferro-Fibrous armor, you will have around 10 tons of space to fit weapons and equipment. A considerable amount for a 30 ton 'Mech.

[So who took Pilot Name as a name]

ParasiteX, on 08 January 2013 - 05:04 PM, said:

Slap a ER PPC or ER Large Laser on it. And you would end up with a pretty decent sniper with massive jump capability, and high speed.

I'd rather gamble my way doing that with the hunch of an HBK-4p, thanks. But I'll still get 3 spiders. Not sure if it'll be the 3 announced, but I'm hoping to get 3 at some point.

*hopes for another variant to make it eventually or a Hero version...*

[Icebound]

Commando with JJs and less weapons? No thanks..