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[Pyed]

It's easier to name the mech designs I don't like, and those are the ones that just look like a skinny dude maybe with boxy accessories. So, like a Gundam.

Current MWO posterchild for this is Phoenix Hawk. Blech.

(Many humanoid mechs are fine, Atlas being the best of 'em.)

[rollermint]

Edited by rollermint, 28 March 2017 - 11:31 AM.

[C E Dwyer]

Victor 9-B shades the Battlemaster both TRO 3025 versions

The Shadowhawk Wolverine and Stinger, all get honourable mentions though

[Kubernetes]

Bishop Steiner, on 27 March 2017 - 10:07 PM, said:

I'd like the arm pods scaled up about 10% but beyond that, it's very nice. Really like the 3D animation too. It's funny, I prefer the MWO Warhammer by a fair bit, but do prefer the CGL MAD. (of course, I actualyl do like the Phoenix version, and the original... it's only MWO's MAD which oddly appears to be a homage to SHims classic reseen take.....that I dislike. Of course, I never liked shims reseen, either. But I do like this one)

I actually like the MWO Marauder a lot. The arms aren't slung too low or too wide and the torso isn't an ovoid pod.

[Bishop Steiner]

Kubernetes, on 28 March 2017 - 02:54 PM, said:

I actually like the MWO Marauder a lot. The arms aren't slung too low or too wide and the torso isn't an ovoid pod.

probably some of the elements I dislike, TBH. The body to me is too wide and flat, and the arms don't remotely look like they are in any way special despite the arm design of the Marauder supposed to be a key facet of the design (and the progenitor ot the pipe cleaner arms on the Timby). Too me it looks clumsy and fat and graceless.

To each their own, of course.

Pyed, on 28 March 2017 - 07:39 AM, said:

It's easier to name the mech designs I don't like, and those are the ones that just look like a skinny dude maybe with boxy accessories. So, like a Gundam.

Current MWO posterchild for this is Phoenix Hawk. Blech.

(Many humanoid mechs are fine, Atlas being the best of 'em.)

Motorcycle helmet is so disproportionate on the PXH it doesn't even do the Gundam look well. If the head was 20% narrower? Maybe. As is, just blech on all fronts, IMO.

[Hit the Deck]

rollermint, on 28 March 2017 - 11:31 AM, said:

Vindi does have the sexiest pair of humanoid legs <3

[Pixel Hunter]

it's like a 100 ton urbie

[Bishop Steiner]

Hit the Deck, on 28 March 2017 - 04:35 PM, said:

Vindi does have the sexiest pair of humanoid legs <3

Needs Yoga Pants......

[Kasumi Sumika]

Warhammer





Nova Cat

[CDLord HHGD]

Gimpy117, on 28 March 2017 - 05:00 PM, said:

it's like a 100 ton urbie

[Skanderborg]

The hunchback , high mounted effective weaponry , good speed , good hit boxes , moderate to small size.

[Pixel Hunter]

CDLord HHGD, on 29 March 2017 - 05:05 AM, said:

I would Like to see a mackie. Literally the first mech

[Snazzy Dragon]

Nightstar and Blood Asp, and of course, the venerable Marauders.

[Bishop Steiner]

serious answer (much as I love urbie)

[Athom83]

[ChapeL]

I like the Orion of all things...

It feels very much utilitarian. I know it's just a pair of legs with boxes of various sizes containing weapon systems, all stacked on top of the pelvis assembly but that's what gives it its charm. ( as in "dragged itself across the dark years of the succession wars, held together with duct tape and steel wire" kinda charm )

Of the various takes on the concept, I'd say MWO's feels the best.

Too bad MWO's shooter mechanics make it an underperformer in the game. When Battletech goes live though, I'll try to grab one at the first chance I get. Much too flexible to let it pass.

Edited by ChapeL, 30 March 2017 - 11:15 AM.

[Alan Davion]

Athom83, on 30 March 2017 - 10:59 AM, said:

You know a name would go a long way in helping with the identification of this monster.

[Suko]

I'm a tool and love the original design of the Marauder (the Macross one) and the Timberwolf. Of the newer designs, I really love the Mad Cat MkII Enhanced.

[Athom83]

Alan Davion, on 30 March 2017 - 12:40 PM, said:

You know a name would go a long way in helping with the identification of this monster.

Gotterdammerung 75t mech. A replacement for the Thunderbolt. Translates from German to "Twilight of the Gods".

Edited by Athom83, 30 March 2017 - 01:07 PM.

[Moonlight Grimoire]

The Champion in universe is one of if not my favorite mech. I love the compact aircraft like design of it, of course what I have shown off is my personal redesign of it that is a mix of the Marauder and Locust.





Within MWO it is hard to choose. I love the Crab, one of my more piloted mechs is the Crab 27SL, the Phoenix Hawk 1B is my single most piloted mech in the game, love that mech to bits, design and gameplay wise. I guess it comes down to mechs that have a bit of personality. Still hoping to see the Champion make it into MWO, would love to see a 60 ton cicada running around.