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[WrathOfDeadguy]

My rational brain hopes it's the Raptor because I want the new light to be something which has a chance to be viable and actually brings something new to the table. High-mount gunbag 25-ton omni without gobs of locked crap like the MLX has? Workable. Not the optimal tonnage bracket, but clever shoehorning is part of the charm of light 'Mechs to begin with.

The dark little corner of my troll brain hopes it's the Hollander because big gun lights are my happy place and, even though a Gauss torso light 'Mech with a barrel the size of Texas is pretty much a suicide pact with the PPFLD gods, I will never stop wanting to drive that stupid thing.

[Juodas Varnas]

Mole, on 14 January 2017 - 11:32 AM, said:

Yes, but see, you said earlier that the light 'mech you are drawing was your top recommendation to other PGI staff. Then in a later post you told us how you did not like the Flea and would not champion its cause. Thus, you are not drawing the Flea because you would not have recommended it.

[RestosIII]

Mole, on 14 January 2017 - 11:32 AM, said:

Yes, but see, you said earlier that the light 'mech you are drawing was your top recommendation to other PGI staff. Then in a later post you told us how you did not like the Flea and would not champion its cause. Thus, you are not drawing the Flea because you would not have recommended it.

Maybe he's not championing it because HE ALREADY CONVINCED THEM TO ADD IT!

[Pariah Devalis]

Hey, 3060 tech? Bring on the Hellion.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Hellion

• Alt. Config. B A dangerous heavy laser configuration, the Hellion B has a Heavy Large Laser, four Heavy Medium Lasers, and a Heavy Small Laser. Added to all this laser power are three additional double heat sinks. Even with the extra heat sinks, the Hellion B will not last long firing all of its weapons. BV (1.0) = 1,043^[2], BV (2.0) = 1,569^[8]

• Alt. Config. C A heat efficient headhunter configuration, the Hellion C has an ATM 6 launcher, as well as four ER Medium Lasers that are integrated into a Targeting Computer for increased accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,547^[2], BV (2.0) = 2,095^[9]

Not 20 tons, but a nasty little piece of work at 30.

Edited by Pariah Devalis, 14 January 2017 - 11:58 AM.

[RestosIII]

Pariah Devalis, on 14 January 2017 - 11:57 AM, said:

Hey, 3060 tech? Bring on the Hellion.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Hellion

• Alt. Config. B A dangerous heavy laser configuration, the Hellion B has a Heavy Large Laser, four Heavy Medium Lasers, and a Heavy Small Laser. Added to all this laser power are three additional double heat sinks. Even with the extra heat sinks, the Hellion B will not last long firing all of its weapons. BV (1.0) = 1,043^[2], BV (2.0) = 1,569^[8]

• Alt. Config. C A heat efficient headhunter configuration, the Hellion C has an ATM 6 launcher, as well as four ER Medium Lasers that are integrated into a Targeting Computer for increased accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,547^[2], BV (2.0) = 2,095^[9]

Not 20 tons, but a nasty little piece of work at 30.

That looks like an anime mech with beer kegs and a 10-pack of beer strapped to its shoulders.

[Pariah Devalis]

RestosIII, on 14 January 2017 - 11:59 AM, said:

That looks like an anime mech with beer kegs and a 10-pack of beer strapped to its shoulders.

It's a good Gundam, Brent....

[RestosIII]

Pariah Devalis, on 14 January 2017 - 12:00 PM, said:

It's a good Gundam, Brent....

Did I sound like I was complaining?

[LT. HARDCASE]

The Raptor is the only decent 3050-ish IS light, that doesn't run on nostalgia alone.

Everything else are just more oversized energy boats.

Edited by LT. HARDCASE, 14 January 2017 - 12:06 PM.

[Imperius]

Everyone who asked for lights better buy this dumb pack...

[RestosIII]

Imperius, on 14 January 2017 - 12:09 PM, said:

Everyone who asked for lights better buy this dumb pack...

It's not even one of my Clan shinies, and as long as I can scrap together the cash I'm gonna grab it, just to make a point.

[Bombast]

LT. HARDCASE, on 14 January 2017 - 12:05 PM, said:

Everything else are just more oversized energy boats.

I think it's a stretch to call the Owens an energy boat.

Edited by Bombast, 14 January 2017 - 04:33 PM.

[FupDup]

Bombast, on 14 January 2017 - 12:13 PM, said:

I think it's a stretch to call the Owens an energy boat.

Hardlocked SHS kind of make the energy-boat role completely impossible on the Owens. Actually SHS make every role impossible in this game...That, and having barely any pod space or energy hardpoints.

Edited by FupDup, 14 January 2017 - 12:18 PM.

[Brenden]

Mark Nicholson, on 14 January 2017 - 12:00 AM, said:

I gave you an answer in the twitch stream earlier today, which is that I'll ask Paul, because yes, as some have pointed out, it's another department. It will also mean that any reply to this topic will be his.



I just like the blue hud more than amber

Honestly, a LOT of time goes into making mechs. When I was around 12 or 13, I spent an entire saturday afternoon and evening sitting there, pouring over an orthographic drawing of an AT-ST from a star wars manual, and drawing it in 3d (sadly the file's been lost, or I'd post it). I could have been playing Duke Nukem 3D instead! So yeah, it's not so much patience as passion, but it's so very rewarding to see a mech when it's finished. Regarding time, we get about 7 weeks to take a concept and turn it into a game ready model with normal maps, weapons, and some technical odds and ends.



you can ask, but I'll remain consistent with my lobbying based on personal preference, what looks cool, having something new to bring, and making sure everyone will actually enjoy it. I've said before I'm partial to the Kraken/Bane 3.



It's not often I get asked for my opinion on mech choice. I thank that was part of it being a more serious discussion than normal. I also know that HBS's mech pipline got locked in a while back. I was disappointed to learn that my Assassin wouldn't make it into their game when I talked to them at MechCon. The assassin was the first IS mech I've modelled, thus my first chance to get a mech I made into their game.

Here you go Mark.
https://mwomercs.com...tlemech-design/

[Mole]

Imperius, on 14 January 2017 - 12:09 PM, said:

Everyone who asked for lights better buy this dumb pack...

I intend to.

[Bombast]

Imperius, on 14 January 2017 - 12:09 PM, said:

Everyone who asked for lights better buy this dumb pack...

You know, I actually would, if I wasn't absolutely worthless in a light mech.

Even considering that, I'm glad it's a light mech. We really needed it. I'm just sad it's not a Clan 20 tonner, since they need something like that, probably more then the IS needs a 'competitive' light.

Edited by Bombast, 14 January 2017 - 02:46 PM.

[C E Dwyer]

Probably a Wasp which is a shrunk down Phoenixhawk, and the hero mech is called Stinger.

Easy to produce, and then it looks like a double header

Or Valkyrie

Edited by Cathy, 14 January 2017 - 03:27 PM.

[Rock Roller]

Pariah Devalis, on 14 January 2017 - 11:57 AM, said:

Hey, 3060 tech? Bring on the Hellion.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Hellion

• Alt. Config. B A dangerous heavy laser configuration, the Hellion B has a Heavy Large Laser, four Heavy Medium Lasers, and a Heavy Small Laser. Added to all this laser power are three additional double heat sinks. Even with the extra heat sinks, the Hellion B will not last long firing all of its weapons. BV (1.0) = 1,043^[2], BV (2.0) = 1,569^[8]

• Alt. Config. C A heat efficient headhunter configuration, the Hellion C has an ATM 6 launcher, as well as four ER Medium Lasers that are integrated into a Targeting Computer for increased accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,547^[2], BV (2.0) = 2,095^[9]

Not 20 tons, but a nasty little piece of work at 30.

Love that mech.

[jonfett]

Cathy, on 14 January 2017 - 03:24 PM, said:

Probably a Wasp which is a shrunk down Phoenixhawk, and the hero mech is called Stinger.

Easy to produce, and then it looks like a double header

Or Valkyrie

Why couldn't they do all 3 in the same pack? I know the Wasp and Stinger are 20 tons, and the Valkyrie is 30, but they are really all the same gundam model; the Valkyrie is just a little more beefy. The Wasp and Stinger variants could be the main lower tier purchase, and the Valkyrie could be the Hero and Collectors pack.

Plus, they would all basically be mini P-Hawks...

Edited by jonfett, 14 January 2017 - 04:47 PM.

[WrathOfDeadguy]

Imperius, on 14 January 2017 - 12:09 PM, said:

Everyone who asked for lights better buy this dumb pack...

Just like everyone asking for more heavies and mediums despite those being the most numerous classes by chassis variety and queue percentage must buy every single heavy or medium pack or become hypocrites and STFU forever.

Oh... wait a minute. Let me get my tiny violin. I'll hang it in the cockpit of my new light 'Mech, if it's one I'm willing to pay Realbucks™ for.

[Imperius]

WrathOfDeadguy, on 14 January 2017 - 05:33 PM, said:

Just like everyone asking for more heavies and mediums despite those being the most numerous classes by chassis variety and queue percentage must buy every single heavy or medium pack or become hypocrites and STFU forever.

Oh... wait a minute. Let me get my tiny violin. I'll hang it in the cockpit of my new light 'Mech, if it's one I'm willing to pay Realbucks™ for.

I've bought all the mech packs and have only asked for one mech... your point?