24 replies to this topic

[Garfuncle]

Quad legged with turrets for self defense baby. Would be a lot more interesting than a boring Fatlas.

Edited by Garfuncle, 28 December 2016 - 02:06 AM.

[El Bandito]

Quads and PGI do not mix. For now.

[Garfuncle]

Inverse kinematics would help in making quads a reality.

[Karl Marlow]

I think it should be a small armored.hovercar. small target and hard to see. Plus it would.make more sense why it never shoots back.

[Juodas Varnas]

Quadrupeds!

I'd rather have them playable though.

[ComradeHavoc]

But that would require work.

[Vellron2005]

Juodas Varnas, on 28 December 2016 - 02:14 AM, said:

Quadrupeds!

I'd rather have them playable though.

Oh I knew you would love the idea

[Wrathful Scythe]

What? A new Design without beeing able to pre order it for 20 to 70$? Ridiciulous!

Maybe we can sell it.... If the majority of the defenders bought the package the Atlas becomes a Goliath.

[RestosIII]

I'd prefer a few APC's/Swiftwinds that have Demolishers and Manticores guarding them.

[jjm1]

Karl Marlow, on 28 December 2016 - 02:11 AM, said:

I think it should be a small armored.hovercar. small target and hard to see. Plus it would.make more sense why it never shoots back.

VIP should be on a gold quad bike. He can ride through the enemy formation with nothing but leather pants and an incredible lag shield.

[GuardDogg]

LMAO!...PGI can not make 4 legged mechs work in MWO. "Professional programming" you say.

[Novakaine]

Or........

[Navy Sixes]

"VIP" should be one of a random set of possibilities. One time it may be the Atlas, another time it may be the Goliath. One time a convoy of armored vehicles. One time a mobile HQ truck, etc.

Make people actually pay attention to the mission briefing.

[Jman5]

Karl Marlow, on 28 December 2016 - 02:11 AM, said:

I think it should be a small armored.hovercar. small target and hard to see. Plus it would.make more sense why it never shoots back.

I think an armored train would have been ideal. That way you can lay track on the map and give players and idea of what routes it might take.

You could also do fun stuff like randomize which car the VIP is in.

Edited by Jman5, 28 December 2016 - 10:19 AM.

[XxXAbsolutZeroXxX]

with 4 legs?

[Paigan]

Juodas Varnas, on 28 December 2016 - 02:14 AM, said:

Quadrupeds!

I'd rather have them playable though.

You're not the first answer? Shame on you, Juodas!


IMHO, the VIP should:
- Not be called "Very Important Person" because that's a pretty stupid designation for a strategic unit.
- Be an MFB or such

Edited by Paigan, 28 December 2016 - 11:08 AM.

[Paigan]

Novakaine, on 28 December 2016 - 09:26 AM, said:

Or........

Would be funny for it to have "TEH BIGGEST GUNZ EVA" and never shoot.
(aka "nonsense")
The VIP is not an exceptional combat unit. It is a strategic target.
It could even be an agro mech or a cheep or so.

[NRP]

Perhaps the "VIP" will evolve over time. At least it's a start.

[Juodas Varnas]

Paigan, on 28 December 2016 - 11:07 AM, said:

You're not the first answer? Shame on you, Juodas!

Edited by Juodas Varnas, 28 December 2016 - 11:23 AM.

[Alistair Winter]

Unless the VIP is going to fire its weapons, I don't think it makes any sense to use a mech.

I'd prefer an armoured vehicle or convoy. Hell, it might even feel a bit more like Battletech and a bit less like a sandbox with lots of mechs in it.

"Yo dawg, I herd u like mechs, so I put some mechs that u can fight for with ur mechs!"