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[Bishop Steiner]

Barantor, on 18 January 2017 - 01:39 PM, said:

I couldn't disagree more myself.

The legs are skinny and true to form of the old TRO art.

The head with it's cockpit glass and 'conquistador helmet esque' shape are intact.

The missile tubes are in line with other MWO mechs previously made (like the Cyclops which is made by the same manufacturer)

As far as the pot belly, the text says something about it and the original art shows it a bit but all subsequent art and models I've seen do not show it as being a prominent as it implies.

It does have the shoulder articulation point set to the rear, just as this picture shows.

nuff said. Doesn't even come close.

Dogstar, on 18 January 2017 - 01:55 PM, said:

Also, all but the hero come with STD engines, single HS ,and standard structure so you'll have a whole load of money to spend to make them at all viable.

can't blame PGI for that part... that's how the mech comes. Check sarna.

[Bombast]

MerryIguana, on 18 January 2017 - 02:59 PM, said:

http://www.wisegeek....e-hashashin.htm

The more you know...

Three different spellings available and he stilled missed that too.

1453 R, on 18 January 2017 - 02:55 PM, said:

I have a scorching pathological hatred for calling most 'Mechs by their proper names. If I can figure out a cutesy/aggravating nickname for them I will. This also goes for just about literally everything else I can possibly get away with. I am That Guy. Beware my mania for screwing with names.

Ok, I guess. Just makes your post seem like gibberish to me.

[Lily from animove]

of course bishop cannot like it if it dosn't looks like a legged trashcan.

Edited by Lily from animove, 18 January 2017 - 03:04 PM.

[Kaeb Odellas]

The original Javelin looks like a mecha-Robotnik with mutton chops. I consider this new one an improvement.

[Revis Volek]

I thought it was the mech version of Pee Wee Herman...


Its super bad looking, so bad that i was all set to buy whatever light they threw up today no matter what. i want a new mech and a new light at that and i see this thing.



No thanks PGI, sorry Alex. Looks like you phoned this one in...

[TheArisen]

Dogstar, on 18 January 2017 - 01:55 PM, said:

And, as a special bonus, the ECM variant is the only one without jump jets...

£$%^ you PGI!

Also, all but the hero come with STD engines, single HS ,and standard structure so you'll have a whole load of money to spend to make them at all viable.

Oh and probably SRM quirks if any, so not even good as an LRM boat, especially as they're going to be pretty much the tallest light mech ever with those skinny limbs

Well all but the hero is a lore variant so yeah.

You can do 6 srm2s or 7 Slasers on two variants and maybe 4 srm4s on the ecm variant if you shave the arms.

[Levi Porphyrogenitus]

Something about this picture always struck me as really nifty:



The only real complaint that I have about the mech is the head design. It may just be the angle, but it looks too long and thin and not enough like a visored helmet. It always struck me as almost a kind of Sallet helm design, but Alex's art just doesn't quite fit to me.

On further inspection, too, the torso seems oddly proportioned, with too much low and not enough high to really fit the idiom of the Javelin.

[RestosIII]

Am I seriously the only one who actually REALLY likes how it looks? I normally despise humanoid mechs, but damn I love this one.

[Novakaine]

The Hero can be called Joe Dirt.
Because of the mech mullet.

[Alex Morgaine]

Hnmm... 50 dollars for a 6(+1) mech light pack. Might be worth... Yeah all the base tech but Gonna have to blame tt for that. Not like everyone it's space buck rich or have a few bucks to burn if they're buying the pack. And pre-order does get 6.5mill to soften the blow.

[CabushaDerp]

If you don't want the (S) cammo, it's just $35 to get all variants. That's actually not terrible compared to their normal pricing. That said, best variants are in the booster pack again. :-/

[Revis Volek]

If i had to describe it.... i'd say malnourished Vindicator.

[Y E O N N E]

RestosIII, on 18 January 2017 - 03:41 PM, said:

Am I seriously the only one who actually REALLY likes how it looks? I normally despise humanoid mechs, but damn I love this one.

Only humanoid 'Mechs that look great are Shadowhawk and Mist Lynx. The rest can buuuuuuuuuuuuuurn.

[Carl Vickers]

Dem elongated forearms, ugh.

Ill pass on this in, perhaps cbills 3 months after release.

Edited by Carl Vickers, 18 January 2017 - 04:49 PM.

[Bishop Steiner]

Lily from animove, on 18 January 2017 - 03:04 PM, said:

of course bishop cannot like it if it dosn't looks like a legged trashcan.

Selma Hayek doesn't look like a legged trashcan... and Bishop Like that VERY much.

Levi Porphyrogenitus, on 18 January 2017 - 03:31 PM, said:

Something about this picture always struck me as really nifty:



The only real complaint that I have about the mech is the head design. It may just be the angle, but it looks too long and thin and not enough like a visored helmet. It always struck me as almost a kind of Sallet helm design, but Alex's art just doesn't quite fit to me.

On further inspection, too, the torso seems oddly proportioned, with too much low and not enough high to really fit the idiom of the Javelin.

while Alex's execution, as always, dwarfs mine, I would have preferred something more akin to this

for the upper torso and head..though maybe with the head set back a little more

RestosIII, on 18 January 2017 - 03:41 PM, said:

Am I seriously the only one who actually REALLY likes how it looks? I normally despise humanoid mechs, but damn I love this one.

I can only guess you like 90 year old women whose bosoms sit in their lap, then, also?

CabushaDerp, on 18 January 2017 - 04:17 PM, said:

If you don't want the (S) cammo, it's just $35 to get all variants. That's actually not terrible compared to their normal pricing. That said, best variants are in the booster pack again. :-/

Sadly..the one thing I DO like on this whole thing IS the Special Camo.

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 18 January 2017 - 05:15 PM.

[Bombast]

Bishop Steiner, on 18 January 2017 - 05:17 PM, said:

Selma Hayek doesn't look like a legged trashcan... and Bishop Like that VERY much.

How come you can post pictures of half naked woman, but I post one cartoon ***** rubbing his nipples and the mods fall on me like an avalanche?

Wait, ***** is censored? What insane place is this?

Edited by Bombast, 18 January 2017 - 05:20 PM.

[Carl Vickers]

Bombast, on 18 January 2017 - 05:20 PM, said:

How come you can post pictures of half naked woman, but I post one cartoon ***** rubbing his nipples and the mods fall on me like an avalanche?

Wait, ***** is censored? What insane place is this?

Cause its Selma.

[Bishop Steiner]

Bombast, on 18 January 2017 - 05:20 PM, said:

How come you can post pictures of half naked woman, but I post one cartoon ***** rubbing his nipples and the mods fall on me like an avalanche?

Wait, ***** is censored? What insane place is this?

because half clad is not in and of itself, sexualization? Whereas nipple manipulation, likely is considered so?

Honestly...who GaF? Just enjoy a lovely pic of a lovely all natural mexican beauty.

Carl Vickers, on 18 January 2017 - 05:21 PM, said:

Cause its Selma.

and this

[FupDup]

Requiemking, on 18 January 2017 - 01:18 PM, said:

Quite a lot, actually, if the Oxide(which is five tons heavier) has anything to say about it.

1. The 5-ton advantage is crucial for mounting missile weapons since they require moderate amounts of tonnage.

2. The Oxide was useless until it was substantially quirked.

[Barantor]

Bishop Steiner, on 18 January 2017 - 03:00 PM, said:

nuff said. Doesn't even come close.

That's a good thing, those original TRO pictures were bad.