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HUNTER PACK:

IN THE MECHBAY WITH MARK NICHOLSON

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Greetings MechWarriors,

In this news post, Mark will be showing us the progress and process of creating the 'Mechs and other assets that will ship with the Hunter Pack! We hope you enjoy this look at our development process!

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The MWO Team

IMAGE 1 - The Hard Point Preview

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[Mark Nicholson]

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[Glaive-]

aaaw man, I was thinking of skipping this one, but that Stalker's hardpoint placement has me reconsidering..

[TercieI]

Nice. Appreciate this. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Roodkapje]

Are there people out there who would actually spend real money on the Phoenix Hawk ?!

[Heavy Money]

Great, glad you are posting about the process again! Its really cool to see.

[Gas Guzzler]

Roodkapje, on 25 August 2021 - 10:08 AM, said:

Are there people out there who would actually spend real money on the Phoenix Hawk ?!

Yes. MASC, JJ, and 7E two of which are shoulder mounts.

[Nightbird]

1B and plus one of those high energy in each torso would make the Stalker a no-brainer. As is, losing those 2E high in each arm only to get 1 back in the torso hurts.

[TercieI]

Roodkapje, on 25 August 2021 - 10:08 AM, said:

Are there people out there who would actually spend real money on the Phoenix Hawk ?!

Sure. I've loved it since it dropped. Hit leaderboards on a few variants and have always found it very fun to drive. This pack was a way easier buy than the Stryker for me.

Edited by TercieI, 25 August 2021 - 11:01 AM.

[FLG 01]

Mark Nicholson, on 25 August 2021 - 09:03 AM, said:

The arms now finally have a weapon priority that matches the concept art, and previous depictions, of the Phoenix Hawk.

Thank you so much!

[Bolo Atari]

Could you move up the deployment date? Great. Thank you!

[Mark Nicholson]

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[Clay Endfield]

Well, those higher Energy Torso mounts do open up the possibility of ER PPC/Heavy PPC builds. Really hoping that this Stalker gets more Armor quirks for durability. Stalkers are hard to kill, but for a Zombie Assault limited to close-Quarters brawling, 3x MPLs and 57 KPH isn't going to be enough to make it Zombie anymore than a few seconds. Giving it something silly like +20 CT Armor and +10 CT Structure could make it last that much longer; long enough to effectively Zombie.

[D V Devnull]

Mark Nicholson, on 25 August 2021 - 09:03 AM, said:

For the new hardpoints, the side torso secondary energy location is up near the arms.

An enlightening note, Mark... Thanks... That brings me to a question which someone else might possibly ask (because of the given that there are people who get frustrated when they set up a Weapons Loadout and the MechLab simply will not listen)... If someone wishes to load the Side Torso in a manner where a Laser-type Weapon is lower and the PPC-type Weapon higher, is that possible to do? Or is this going to pull a Banshee and shove the PPC-type Weapon down lower unless there is two PPC-type Weapon present?

~D. V. "one of many who encounter issues with mounting their Weapons where they want them at" Devnull

[Mark Nicholson]

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[justcallme A S H]

I like these threads Mark and the information in them and I know heaps that find it just as interesting what goes on behind the curtain.

Keep it going!

[Heavy Money]

Mark Nicholson, on 25 August 2021 - 11:39 AM, said:

I really can't. what you're seeing above is all that's done right now. And for you it's 8 weeks until it goes up, but much less for me to have it ready for testing.

Daeron mentioned on his last NGNG appearance that you all might be looking for someone with 3D experience to help with some of the work load. Is that still the case?

[Gas Guzzler]

Mark Nicholson, on 25 August 2021 - 11:39 AM, said:

I really can't. what you're seeing above is all that's done right now. And for you it's 8 weeks until it goes up, but much less for me to have it ready for testing.

How are the in house Stone Rhino concepts looking?

[w0qj]

MWO already is/will knock itself out cranking out this ~70day leadtime Hunter Booster Pack delivery leadtime.
Which is a short time from implementation to testing to rolling out.

Previously it's 90-100day leadtime for both Stryker & Warden Booster Packs!

Bolo Atari, on 25 August 2021 - 11:30 AM, said:

Could you move up the deployment date? Great. Thank you!

[Angrius Windstorm]

I'm sensing a strong vibe here. The Phoenix Hawk camo looks familiar, and the name of the pack is Hunter, hmmmmmmmmm. Oh that's it, a Robotech vibe. SOLD :-)