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[Jay Leon Hart]

And we're closed!

Off to bed.

Out all day tomorrow, will post a winner once the new 'mech is announced.

Good luck! (I'm hoping for the Pouncer or Rabid Coyote)

[Bombast]

Well, since we're closed, the odds are in!

Before we get started, I just want to say... Jay Leon Hart is a damn saint.

Spoiler

I would have disqualified a quarter of you guys - some of you all just cannot help but ramble endlessly, and often you bury your vote in the middle of an argument you're having with yourself about what you want, what you think will drop, and what you're actually voting for. One of you actually managed to mention at least 4 mechs in a way that implied you were voting for it before finally settling on a single, clearly stated bet. Just a mess.

But now that that's out of the way...

I'm glad to report that there is only one mech that could be could be announced without a payout. Now we all need to just hope they don't announce the Mercury II...

Edited by Bombast, 01 November 2017 - 07:33 AM.

[FupDup]

[arcana75]

What time do they usually announce new mechs? It's 9pm 1st Nov my time right now +8GMT.

[Athom83]

arcana75, on 01 November 2017 - 04:58 AM, said:

What time do they usually announce new mechs? It's 9pm 1st Nov my time right now +8GMT.

IIRC, usually around 3-5pm PST. (about 9 to 11 hours from now)

Edited by Athom83, 01 November 2017 - 05:03 AM.

[arcana75]

Athom83, on 01 November 2017 - 05:01 AM, said:

IIRC, usually around 3-5pm PST. (about 9 to 11 hours from now)

Thanks, tomorrow then.

[Jackal Noble]

I hope it's the Black Lanner so I can say I told you so when its performance ends up being paltry.
Armor of a medium
Speed of a heavier light.
Firepower of a light.
Yum. Can't wait to tear those up. Also, ecm is nigh useless in a lot of situation anymore, and Masc sucks up much needed tonnage on what is already an over engined mech. Just saying, if it's the BL, better look at the Attic cheetah for build inspirations.

Edited by JackalBeast, 01 November 2017 - 08:58 AM.

[Gas Guzzler]

JackalBeast, on 01 November 2017 - 08:57 AM, said:

I hope it's the Black Lanner so I can say I told you so when its performance ends up being paltry.
Armor of a medium
Speed of a heavier light.
Firepower of a light.
Yum. Can't wait to tear those up. Also, ecm is nigh useless in a lot of situation anymore, and Masc sucks up much needed tonnage on what is already an over engined mech. Just saying, if it's the BL, better look at the Attic cheetah for build inspirations.

ECM ISN'T USELESS, YOU JUST HAVE TO WASTE LIKE 12 SKILL POINTS TO GET IT BACK TO THE WAY IT WAS WHICH WAS SO OP EVEN COMP PLAYERS DIDN'T USE IT IN COMP BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE CHEATING!

[Skull Rucker]

Should be something for scouting. Preferably a battlemech with jump.

[Stf Sgt Marblez]

Dangit PGI, post something!! The anticipation is killing me.

Also, thanks Leon for running this contest.

Hoping the Phantom is it though =]

[Bombast]

It's the Black Lanner. Congrats, whoever wins the roll!

[Stridercal]

Come on RNGesus, favor your wayward son with your blessing...

[Jay Leon Hart]

Bombast, on 01 November 2017 - 03:55 PM, said:

It's the Black Lanner. Congrats, whoever wins the roll!

Spoiler

Alrighty then! Let's roll this virtual die...

[Athom83]

Athom83, on 01 November 2017 - 05:01 AM, said:

IIRC, usually around 3-5pm PST. (about 9 to 11 hours from now)

Seems like I was right on the money. 5PM PST and it was announced (leaked).

[Kanil]

I'd just like to thank all the selfless Mongrel votes for boosting my chances of winning.

[Bombast]

Congrats, whoever wanted this boring looking thing.

[Jay Leon Hart]

Well, I counted 29 votes for the Black Lanner, Bombast counted 28. I only started collating them last week, so some must have changed?

Either way, here's the filtered table of votes & winning number...



Assuming I can count, that makes Aleski the winner!

Let me know which Medium you want, be it Standard, Reinforcement, or Hero. You can also wait until the 2017 Rewards program ends so it counts for next year, up to you.

Congratz!

[Bombast]

Jay Leon Hart, on 01 November 2017 - 04:10 PM, said:

Well, I counted 29 votes for the Black Lanner, Bombast counted 28. I only started collating them last week, so some must have changed?

Asriel Dreemur voted for the Rabid Coyote, not the Black Lanner.

Asriel Dreemur, on 24 October 2017 - 11:18 AM, said:

I was originally going to say Black Lanner, but I think I'll divert from the crowd and say Rabid Coyote. I'd love to see that thing in the game, and we don't yet have a Clan 55-tonner that can go below XL 330, so it'd be a nice addition for people who want more podspace on a Clan 55-tonner.

Anyway, congrats, Aleski!!

Edited by Bombast, 01 November 2017 - 04:16 PM.

[Jay Leon Hart]

Bombast, on 01 November 2017 - 04:16 PM, said:

Asriel Dreemur voted for the Rabid Coyote, not the Black Lanner.

Dammit, you're right

This is why I should have been all stern faced and followed my own rules

[Cy Mitchell]

Congratz Aleski and Thanks for the fun contest Jay Leon Hart.