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[Gas Guzzler]

Actually I suppose one could squeeze two PPCs and 2 AC5s on this, with no JJs though.

[Nightbird]

Gas Guzzler, on 11 July 2018 - 12:25 PM, said:

Actually I suppose one could squeeze two PPCs and 2 AC5s on this, with no JJs though.

Was thinking AC20 + 2snubs or LBX20/HGauss + 4MPL.

[Dark Wooki33 IIC]

Nightbird, on 11 July 2018 - 12:29 PM, said:

Was thinking AC20 + 2snubs or HGauss + 4MPL.

Could work and with some luck even with some gauss quirks, this one reinforcment one isnt too bad.

[Eisenhorne]

Nightbird, on 11 July 2018 - 12:29 PM, said:

Was thinking AC20 + 2snubs or LBX20/HGauss + 4MPL.

You can do both of those on the DRG-FLAME, and it has some serious armor quirks. I've run HGR + 4 ML on the flame, it works pretty good. As does AC20 + 4 MPL. AC20 + 2 SNPPC seems like it would be way too hot.

[Dark Wooki33 IIC]

Eisenhorne, on 11 July 2018 - 12:34 PM, said:

You can do both of those on the DRG-FLAME, and it has some serious armor quirks. I've run HGR + 4 ML on the flame, it works pretty good. As does AC20 + 4 MPL. AC20 + 2 SNPPC seems like it would be way too hot.

Flame is a hero and the champions will be out for cbills someday.

[Nishivion]

I can't wait to see what the Champion's Champion mech is.

[MechaBattler]

'What the hell is that...?' Was my initial reaction.

It looks cool. But I can't help ask, why not Argus?

Edited by MechaBattler, 11 July 2018 - 12:39 PM.

[Mark Nicholson]

Nightbird, on 11 July 2018 - 12:24 PM, said:

Can anyone confirm if the STs are supposed to be symmetric? The left torso should be completely hidden if the same size and position as the RT yet we can see it. Would be weird if the LT is extra wide or further forward than the RT. Looking for reasons to buy, convince me!

The side torsos are symmetrical. The missile mount and the gun mount however, are not. The gun mount is narrower, and offset further out so their outer edges both meet the base of the arms in the same place.

[Dee Eight]

Doing nothing that you cannot do already with a quick draw, rifleman, or dragon. And when after using a 3055 TRO mech last month, you go back to the 2750 TRO for this month ?! If you had to go to that TRO again...the mongoose, Guillotine, Thug or Crockett would have been better choices. But I'm sure this was chosen simply to then sell the art renderings and modeling source code to that OTHER Battletech game.... not for the benefit of players of THIS game.

[ArcRoyale]

MechaBattler, on 11 July 2018 - 12:38 PM, said:

'What the hell is that...?' Was my initial reaction.

It looks cool. But I can't help ask, why not Argus?

Because MechWarrior 5 and HBS need DLC. Same reason we got the Vulcan.

On another note, might consider pre-ordering just for the Warthog decal. I can think of a few Mechs that it'd look good on...

[suffocater]

Mini-Nightstar with the same flaws. Not the Flashman. No THX!

[D V Devnull]

Nishliau, on 11 July 2018 - 12:37 PM, said:

I can't wait to see what the Champion's Champion mech is.

It will be quite some time before we see the "(C)" Edition. Sadly, I don't expect there to be many in the Community who will like the Mech. Too many HardPoints are all Torso-Mounted. Worse, if this Mech has "Land-Air Mech" origins, WHERE IS THE JUMP JETS ON MOST OF THE VARIANTS?!?!? I'm now starting to feel like PGI is making an intentional joke of the Mech, and it was hard to get my hands on one back in MicroProse's "MechWarrior 3"...

~D. V. "I guess we'll find out if there's more interest or not, eh?" Devnull

[Nightbird]

Mark Nicholson, on 11 July 2018 - 12:40 PM, said:

The side torsos are symmetrical. The missile mount and the gun mount however, are not. The gun mount is narrower, and offset further out so their outer edges both meet the base of the arms in the same place.

Thanks Mark!

Thought of a few builds that should work, will be putting in a pre order.

[Kithmar]

Champion was my choice 'Mech in MechWarrior 3. Loved its odd ball looks. I like the artwork. Not going to buy it, though it does tempt me to come back to the game. A little.

[NUMBERZero1032]

Argus, hello? 60 tons?

[LordLosh]

looks cool does nothing. ALOT more better IS mechs that could rival Clan other than this.
ill pass,

[AncientRaig]

I love all the anger over us getting another SLDF/Succession War mech. You guys do know they're trying to diversify MW5 as much as possible, right? And get models for HBS to use? Sure it'd be nice to see the Argus, but I want some more of these mechs. The Champion is one of those weird mechs that doesn't get enough love. Let it have a moment.

[Ch_R0me]

Needs more Queen

https://youtu.be/04854XqcfCY

[Leviathan MDK]

4 ac2s dakka build. Racs would be possible as wel. Armor stripping snubs combined with 4xmg.
It has options, but yes those wide arms could prove an issue

[Der BruzZzler von Wiesndoof]

FINALLY! *bought*