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#61 Cato Zilks

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 03:15 PM

Major missed opportunity. Hero mech could have been called "just the tip!"

Way to screw the pooch, PGI!

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(Mech looks nice and the hardpoints look pretty decent.)

Edited by Cato Zilks, 18 January 2017 - 03:17 PM.


#62 Levi Porphyrogenitus

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 03:22 PM

I am excited. I've been waiting and hoping for this. I've called for it to be next, and finally PGI follows through.

My 2 complaints are as follows: the Collectors version is twice the price of the Standard one, which remains a somewhat poor upgrade (I'd prefer something like an extra 5-10 USD instead of flat doubling it), and the head doesn't quite have the feel of a proper helmet like the classic art has. Maybe it's the angle, and maybe it'll look better from the front, but the head just looks a little too long and skinny.

At least the base price is 15 instead of 20, so even doubling it you still save a decent amount over the other mech packs, which is nice in comparison.

That said, I've been waiting for this so eagerly and for so long that I'm going to have to find room in my budget for it before the end of February. I've got to put my money where my mouth is. Besides, I know it'll be an absolute joy to drive.

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 03:43 PM

I too was hoping for that Valkrie, Wasp, or Stinger but this mech with the side torso missle hard points might be fun to build out.

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 03:47 PM

View PostJuodas Varnas, on 18 January 2017 - 02:10 PM, said:


Now, we're only missing the socially awkward middle brother - the Whitworth.

But the Whitworth is Notworth it...

I am all for including as many TRO 3050 mechs as possible, but some just aren't worth it. The Whitworth is one of them...
Of all the remaining 40t Mechs only the Vulcan and either one of Clint, Hermes II make sense...

#65 Odanan

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 03:49 PM

I was too expecting the Wasp/Stinger, but Javelin will do (for now!).

PGI, please consider the Wasp, Raptor and Osiris next, as IS light mechs. And of course the Fire Moth as next Clan light mech.

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 03:52 PM

View PostMyke Pantera, on 18 January 2017 - 03:47 PM, said:

But the Whitworth is Notworth it...

As much as I would like to complete all Battletech Introductory Box mechs, yep, the Whitworth is Notworth it... (and honestly, the same for the Hermes II and Clint - specially if you consider the Uziel is just around the corner)

#67 Appogee

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 04:32 PM

I'll admit I was tempted. I really like splat Lights.

However, I'm just not going to reward PGI any further for the lackadaisical pace of development over the past year ... the retreat to 3-monthly roadmaps, the failure to deliver new features that were already pushed back to late last year, the ever-decreasing lack of effort on community engagement, the lack of new maps, the failure to make any meaningful effort to address Clan vs IS balance, etc.

So: sorry, but no. Show more interest in your game and your customers, and I'll show more interest in continuing to fund you.

Edited by Appogee, 18 January 2017 - 04:32 PM.


#68 Lupis Volk

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 05:18 PM

View PostLily from animove, on 18 January 2017 - 02:56 PM, said:

ther will never be a pink color, so we best call it "punk purple"

nice special camo.

Yeah the Special version is rather tempting to get.

#69 shameless

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 05:24 PM

they will never give us true pink because all of a sudden all mechs go pink, especially the kodiaks, for the full carebear stare

#70 _Comrade_

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 05:38 PM

Another SRM splat light for the IS. Hooray

and with nickname "hi there" it obvious that PGI are fans of Peter Gabriel's song "Big time"

Edited by Grimwill, 18 January 2017 - 05:40 PM.


#71 El Bandito

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 05:45 PM

ECM, and quad arm energy versions are behind even greater paywall. Why am I not surprised?

#72 G3 Heathen

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 06:06 PM

Now we have all the mechs needed for the mechwarrior2mercenaries deadeye missions!

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 06:12 PM

I like!

#74 Arkhangel

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 06:47 PM

View PostEl Bandito, on 18 January 2017 - 05:45 PM, said:

ECM, and quad arm energy versions are behind even greater paywall. Why am I not surprised?

A Smoke Jaguar whining about something. why am i not surprised?

#75 El Bandito

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 06:50 PM

View PostArkhangel, on 18 January 2017 - 06:47 PM, said:

A Smoke Jaguar whining about something. why am i not surprised?



I'm a Merc, you nincompoop! I fight for both sides.

As long as the bonus is good.

Edited by El Bandito, 18 January 2017 - 06:51 PM.


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Posted 18 January 2017 - 07:11 PM

Way better then the Jenner, arms for shields and not a walking CT.

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 07:41 PM

Nice mech, Great artwork. The price feels right also. I usually buy the very last day of pre-order. I wanted to send a message that this was a nice package so I bought the full package on the announcement day.

GG PGI.

#78 Marius Evander

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 09:05 PM

P A and B all look to have their neiche to me. And P isnt behind extra pay wall its in standard pack some people just love to complain . Why would you link the math without telling us the max engine max speed resulting answer???

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 10:27 PM

Love lights and love SRM's...then found the variant with SRM's and ECM!

*Goes to get wallet*

Also its nice to see a new price too.

#80 Carl Vickers

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Posted 18 January 2017 - 10:38 PM

View PostAmro One, on 18 January 2017 - 07:11 PM, said:

Way better then the Jenner, arms for shields and not a walking CT.

Lol, by the looks of it those arms arent going to shield squat.





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