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[Nightbird]

There wasn't a new mech pack last month. Is PGI holding back on packs until they get their MW license renewed or is it just late?

[Kotzi]

Holding it back for Mechcon, for dramatic purpose.

[Thorn Hallis]

Guess they didn't wanted to distract people from the MW5 pre-order.

Or they have a "can't miss" 'Mechpack in the making and are holding it back to create a salesspike to impress potential Investors/distributors.

[Y E O N N E]

If it is another 'Mech that will pull double-duty between MWO and MW5, then it is guaranteed to be eminently forgettable. Also probably trash, if the current quirk trends are any indication.

[FRAGTAST1C]

Have they done any trailer or something for mech releases? I've seen one for the Boar's Head and literally nothing for any of the mechs since I've been a part of MWO gaming community.

[DarkFhoenix]

Pretty sure one will come this month now they have that MW5 preorder bonus out of the way .

[CanadianCyrus]

Russ said he was going to do a podcast with Bombadil regarding the missing mech reveal. His latest tweet said he was hoping to do it sometime this week. So hopefully all will be revealed soon.

Edit: Tweet links: https://twitter.com/...916680338825216
https://twitter.com/...166790082007040

Edited by Funzo, 01 May 2019 - 10:58 PM.

[DarkFhoenix]

This is probably a good thing but i just cannot keep up with all the mechs and mechpacks available .

There was already a gagillion mechs when i started playing MWO .

Its overwhelming for a newbie even if he has a few select favorites from older games .

Edited by DarkFhoenix, 01 May 2019 - 11:50 PM.

[Karl Streiger]

Funzo, on 01 May 2019 - 10:48 PM, said:

Russ said he was going to do a podcast with Bombadil regarding the missing mech reveal. His latest tweet said he was hoping to do it sometime this week. So hopefully all will be revealed soon.

Well, the problem with "tension" is that you really need to impress. Hardly can think of any Mech announcement that will be a hype.
First time I was extremly enjoyed was the concept art of the Black Jack in 2012 (and not because I like this Mech because it was a Mech that was "overlooked" for such a long time)

But, please give me something to rant about

Edited by Karl Streiger, 02 May 2019 - 01:14 AM.

[CycKath]

Y E O N N E, on 01 May 2019 - 10:35 PM, said:

If it is another 'Mech that will pull double-duty between MWO and MW5, then it is guaranteed to be eminently forgettable. Also probably trash, if the current quirk trends are any indication.

Given MW5 is slated for September I'd argue that the window for dual releases is past/, and even getting the Dervish in MW5 is unlikely. Given PGI's need to meet September I am honestly wondering if we will see any new chassis in MWO at all.

IMO the delayed townhall isn't to build hype for a new 'Mech, it's for Russ to "Well,here's the thing" announce no new 'Mechs until after MW5/Ever. Any new packs this year will either be new Hero 'Mechs or new variants (with S c-bill bonus if we're lucky).

[Koniving]

Thorn Hallis, on 01 May 2019 - 10:24 PM, said:

Or they have a "can't miss" 'Mechpack in the making and are holding it back to create a salesspike to impress potential Investors/distributors.

Suddenly...



Be honest.it's the only thing that would get that kind of salespike..
(Took forever to get working image links to the animations.)
That or the first quad..

Edited by Koniving, 02 May 2019 - 05:48 PM.

[Kanil]

Koniving, on 02 May 2019 - 05:39 PM, said:

Be honest.it's the only thing that would get that kind of salespike..

That or the first quad..

Being honest, I'd bet an underwhelming nostalgiamech like the Crusader would outsell an underwhelming gimmickmech like the Hatchetman or Scorpion.

I'd drive exactly zero of these three in MWO, but only one of them I'd consider buying.

Edited by Kanil, 02 May 2019 - 05:45 PM.

[Koniving]

Fair enough, but for someone that's completely bored with MWO because it's had zero innovation or being fair very underwhelming innovation (as almost every aspect of what we were supposed to get for Community Warfare has been put into MW5 instead)... I'd welcome any new gimmick that added another bit of spice to this already flavorless debacle.

Melee has its uses. Afterall, when a kick can do as much damage as an AC/20...imagine what an Axe could do when accompanied by some decent close range firepower.

[Y E O N N E]

CycKath, on 02 May 2019 - 05:19 PM, said:

Given MW5 is slated for September I'd argue that the window for dual releases is past/, and even getting the Dervish in MW5 is unlikely. Given PGI's need to meet September I am honestly wondering if we will see any new chassis in MWO at all.

IMO the delayed townhall isn't to build hype for a new 'Mech, it's for Russ to "Well,here's the thing" announce no new 'Mechs until after MW5/Ever. Any new packs this year will either be new Hero 'Mechs or new variants (with S c-bill bonus if we're lucky).

According to the AMAs, Russ says there's room for one, maybe two more double-duty 'Mechs.

That said, I would also not be surprised to hear them say that they are finally going to start off-ramping work for MWO but, if I'm honest, I'd trade MW5 for a successor to MWO in a heartbeat.

Gib IS Omnis, pls.

[Thorn Hallis]

Crusader, IS Omni pack...those would create a huge sales peek (I guess).

[Tordin]

Agreed. Omni IS mech pack or at LEAST a dual mech pack, like with the Charger, Hayamoto would be welcome. Preferrably IS omnis. Want a Raptor, Owens looks great but those locked heatsinks and such.. just auch!

I bet new announcement today. Again. We are swimming in mechs. An achievement in itself to have played a match with EVERY mech, including variants up until now. Find the favorites are key indeed.
Im actually enjoying the Champion right now

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Melee has its uses. Afterall, when a kick can do as much damage as an AC/20...imagine what an Axe could do when accompanied by some decent close range firepower.

Well melee would surely make otherwise melee capable mechs even more useful and terrifying.
Thinking of Atlas, Banshee. Mechs known to just go all out brawl and punching metal like theres no tomorrow.

Edited by Tordin, 03 May 2019 - 11:37 AM.

[JediPanther]

I'm getting a new catapult so i'm ok with mwo; now if they'd just give back the armor on the jenners I'd be a lot happier. Keeping my eyes out for new is lights like the land air mechs. New is lights would be nice.

[VonBruinwald]

Y E O N N E, on 02 May 2019 - 06:15 PM, said:

According to the AMAs, Russ says there's room for one, maybe two more double-duty 'Mechs.

That said, I would also not be surprised to hear them say that they are finally going to start off-ramping work for MWO but, if I'm honest, I'd trade MW5 for a successor to MWO in a heartbeat.

That gives us a time frame for MWO's end of life.

Say this release is a double (and they've skipped last months to make it so....)... That's May...

So they skip another month to make another double pack... June, July....

That leaves no more time for doubles but throw in another months' mech for luck... August...

And that's the last 'mech pack... to be announced. August plus three months to release date. November.

Then comes December.... Mech Con '19... when they officially announce it (this years big surprise will be that's it's the last time MWO will be featured):

[cougurt]

raptor/men shen/black hawk-KU/hauptmann

do it PGI

[Nightbird]

Any updates?