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[jss78]

Yeah, would be easier to list those that are NOT cool.

IMO some of the absolute coolest are 'mechs you rarely see in-game.

Every time I see a Catapult swing open the missile doors and start lobbing LRM's, I go "HELL YEAH" inside my 'mech nerd brain. Too bad I rationally know the guy is probably isn't achieving much :-P

IMO the absolute best looking humanoid is the near-forgotten Vindicator.

Spoiler

Edit: phone fail

Edited by jss78, 12 November 2016 - 10:44 AM.

[PPC Principal]

I think the Phoenix Hawk is the best looking mech in game.
I dont really now why, but it just has that little something.

Oh, i think i got it: Its the humanoid Robocop look.
Liked that about the Vindicator, but it was just a little... wonky, i guess?
But the Hawk with its pistol style weaponry, helmet like head component and even the Robocop jump pack on its back looks just so elegant and streamlined. Love it.

Edited by PPC Principal, 12 November 2016 - 10:56 AM.

[Sylonce]

UrbanMech

[Mark Nicholson]

invernomuto, on 12 November 2016 - 07:30 AM, said:

What is the coolest looking mech in game in your opinion? Please do not consider game performance, only the 3D model and pattern (the appeareance in game).
To me the Huntsman is simply a great looking mech. It's really a beauty. Kudos to the 3D artists that have done it.

[RestosIII]

Mark Nicholson, on 12 November 2016 - 10:14 AM, said:

I really want to tell you it's the Mad Dog, but I can't. With the disgusting missile launcher positions and its laser barrels being puny boxes, it just feels like a knock-off of the Mad Dog. The Mad Dog has always been my favorite heavy mech in Battletech, so it makes me really sad that I can't love it fully in this game.

Edited by RestosIII, 12 November 2016 - 10:19 AM.

[Juodas Varnas]

Mark Nicholson, on 12 November 2016 - 10:14 AM, said:

So when are you modelling my Scorpion, Mark?
I assume it's half-way done already, right?
I mean, that's what you guys are going to announce at Mechcon, right?
Right? I know i'm right. Tell me i'm right, alright? Right.

[TercieI]

The Raven for me. It echoes its name without being ridiculous and perfectly straddles the plausible/fantastic line.

But seriously I can count on one hand the ones I don't like. PGI's art team is amazing.

[Alienized]

i really like the victor.
the rotator things on the arms look really cool and amazing. if it only would be better... and smaller... and so many other things ...

[kuma8877]

Hey Mark, the art dept should put together an "Art of MWO" book. It'd be awesome to see from concept to game for each of the mech designs the team have put together over the years. TRO style. You could contact Catalyst for help with getting it out thru their publishing inroads they've been building. Just saying.... I'd buy it for sure.

[jss78]

kuma8877, on 12 November 2016 - 10:37 AM, said:

Hey Mark, the art dept should put together an "Art of MWO" book. It'd be awesome to see from concept to game for each of the mech designs the team have put together over the years. TRO style. You could contact Catalyst for help with getting it out thru their publishing inroads they've been building. Just saying.... I'd buy it for sure.

Are you aware of the TRO 3028 fan project? It's basically what you describe, a TRO using PGI's concept art, but repainted with lore unit camos. The only limitation is that as the name says, it's limited to late succession war era IS 'mechs, in anticipation of HBS's upcoming game.

Link in first post: https://community.ba...ads/1273?page=1

[kuma8877]

jss78, on 12 November 2016 - 10:51 AM, said:

Are you aware of the TRO 3028 fan project? It's basically what you describe, a TRO using PGI's concept art, but repainted with lore unit camos. The only limitation is that as the name says, it's limited to late succession war era IS 'mechs, in anticipation of HBS's upcoming game.

Link in first post: https://community.ba...ads/1273?page=1

No I was not , but thanks! One thing I would like to see is all the art that hasn't been released in some form elsewhere. There has to be a fair amount at this point.

[Cancer Warrior]

Victor, then Mad Cat.

[MonkeyCheese]

For me it has to be the Talon 1v(p) phoenix package version of the locust, if only mgs were useful and they got rid of that rollcage in cockpit view.

[Cancer Warrior]

At least the're viable, unlike the Victor.

[Kmieciu]

I vote for the Marauder!

[Battlemaster56]

Kmieciu, on 12 November 2016 - 11:42 AM, said:

I vote for the Marauder!

Always loved the look of the marauders in game just bring a tear to my eye when I first bought em.

[Kmieciu]

Battlemaster56, on 12 November 2016 - 11:44 AM, said:

Always loved the look of the marauders in game just bring a tear to my eye when I first bought em.

I bought the Marauders just for the looks. I didn't care how they will perform.

Turns out they are great ! They have great hitboxes and tank damage even better than a Stalker!

[Bombast]

Count another vote for the Catapult. And a double vote for the best Cat, the CPLT-C1 (F). Such a strong, proud nose.

[C E Dwyer]

Alienized, on 12 November 2016 - 10:36 AM, said:

i really like the victor.
the rotator things on the arms look really cool and amazing. if it only would be better... and smaller... and so many other things ...

lol yeah I really want to say Victor, but can't all the time it's so wide

Looking at a table top model of it as I type this

Edited by Cathy, 12 November 2016 - 12:02 PM.

[Idealsuspect]

Atlas and kodiak !! Mauler too and manny others mechs ( almost all ) ...