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[CrustyMech]

Is there a listing somewhere of all the mechs that have been given out by PGI? Would help in making a decision on which would be a good "free" future choice...

As for all the other stuff, I can only hope it begins to encourage brawling over Assault snipers...

[Matt Newman]

Here's the list since 2021 - we have given away even more mechs before this of course. This list also doesn't cover any Annual Rewards or previous Event rewards, or holiday bonus' 2021

• HUNTSMAN HMN-PRIME
• Grasshopper GHR-5H
• MAD CAT MK II MCII-B
• Champion - TIMBER WOLF TBR-C(C)
• ARCTIC CHEETAH ACH-E
• JAVELIN JVN-11A
• ATLAS AS7-D
• Shadow Hawk SHD-2k
• Warhammer WHM-6R
• Hellspawn HSN-8P
• Ebon Jaguar EBJ-B
• MAULER MAL-2P(S)
• MARAUDER IIC MAD-IIC-A(S)

2022

• Hunchback-IIC-A
• Firestarter FS9-S(C)
• Uziel UZL-6P
• Urbanmech UM-R63
• UrbanMech UM-R80
• Viper VPR-F
• Atlas AS7-K3
• Mad Dog MDD-A
• Pick a Prize Free Hero Mech
• INCUBUS INC-5(C)
• Orion ON1-VA
• Summoner SMN-B
• VULCAN VT-5S
• Shadowcat SHC-D
• ORION IIC ON1-IIC-C(S)
• BANSHEE BNC-3E(S)

2023

• Direwolf DWF-C
• Kodiak KDK-3
• Lucky Charms Stormcrow Lacerator
• Warhammer Widowmaker
• Gargoyle GAR-D
• Big Beach party Pick a Prize Free Hero Mech
• Big Beach party Pick a Prize Free Hero Mech
• Big Beach party Pick a Prize Free Hero Mech
• Stalker STK-7DGrasshopper GHR-5H
• Ebon Jaguar EBJ-PRIME
• WARHAWK WHK-PRIME
• Warhammer WHM-6R(S)
• Commando COM_DO3(S)

2024

• Jenner - JR7-F
• Jenner IIC - JR7-IIC

[nopempele]

Overall, it's great news! New toys to play with, thanks! There is just one snag...

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Plasma Cannon

Yay!

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A lighter version of the Clan ERPPC

Boo!

Seriously, to hell with Cauldron tryhards. All they ever want is more ERPPCs. The original weapon is something different (ranged Flamer basically), please do not ruin the fun of it.

[RoyKilroy]

My suggestions for the next free mech would be cicada, wolverine or arctic wolf.

[MPhoenix]

The shield for the Black Knight is very fitting however the style SUCKS!!

Yeah, I get that it's for maximum coverage but you should have gone with a heater shield design.
Less coverage but it would look seriously cool!

[Gas Guzzler]

Martaloc, on 17 January 2024 - 11:06 AM, said:

Executioner legendary ?
Youre joking right?
This is actual clan omnimech not battlemech!!!
Why cant youbring this in a game as actual omnimech pack?

• Executioner-B Alternate Configuration C Another long-range sniper, the C is potentially even deadlier than the B, but crippling heat issues hamper this variant’s effectiveness. Mounting a total of four ER PPCs, two per arm, even the addition of four extra double heat sinks doesn’t bring this variant anywhere near heat efficiency. Additionally, each arm carries an Ultra AC/5 with a two-ton ammo magazine in its corresponding side torso. Somewhat questionably, the right torso also mounts two SRM-2s and two tons of ammo for them. BV (2.0) = 2,979^[10]
  
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• https://www.sarna.ne...r-B_(Gladiator-

What is the complaint here? It is an Omni-mech it just has a different engine than the regular Executioner.

[MPhoenix]

Oblyx, on 17 January 2024 - 08:15 AM, said:

Thank you for the update, some fun things coming.
I'd like to see some love given to the mechs you never see on the battlefield in quick play anymore for the giveaway mechs. Kintaro, Vindicator, Enforcer.

It's too bad I can only 'like' this post once!

[Gas Guzzler]

nopempele, on 17 January 2024 - 11:40 AM, said:

Overall, it's great news! New toys to play with, thanks! There is just one snag...

Yay!


Boo!

Seriously, to hell with Cauldron tryhards. All they ever want is more ERPPCs. The original weapon is something different (ranged Flamer basically), please do not ruin the fun of it.

While this comment is far from constructive, I will say I'm much more excited for the variety this will bring, and it will do some "heat" damage so that flavor is there.

Something that is essentially a long range flamer seems like something that has the potential to be very unfun.

[Ralph Edwards]

Martaloc, on 17 January 2024 - 11:06 AM, said:

Executioner legendary ?
Youre joking right?
This is actual clan omnimech not battlemech!!!
Why cant youbring this in a game as actual omnimech pack?

• Executioner-B Alternate Configuration C Another long-range sniper, the C is potentially even deadlier than the B, but crippling heat issues hamper this variant’s effectiveness. Mounting a total of four ER PPCs, two per arm, even the addition of four extra double heat sinks doesn’t bring this variant anywhere near heat efficiency. Additionally, each arm carries an Ultra AC/5 with a two-ton ammo magazine in its corresponding side torso. Somewhat questionably, the right torso also mounts two SRM-2s and two tons of ammo for them. BV (2.0) = 2,979^[10]
  
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• https://www.sarna.ne...r-B_(Gladiator-

This would explain the Clan Burrock colored paint scheme

[Gas Guzzler]

What I really want to know is what new chassis is coming to DLC 6 and more importantly when is it going to be added to MWO?

[Rhaelcan]

ironlegion60, on 16 January 2024 - 07:25 PM, said:

I would appreciate the wolfhound IC for February free mech. There's no way to purchase it with c bills or really money.

They won't do that.

[Rhaelcan]

Davax, on 17 January 2024 - 05:53 AM, said:

"Essentially any 'Mech that has not been a free 'Mech before. Champion? Hellfire? Bushwacker or Black Lanner? Many possible Mechs."
Agree with that.

Thunderbolts sounds cool but need some hitpoints to withstand AMS fire. Maybe it should take same fire like 20 individual LRM missiles?

What about Chemical Lasers? Beam Laser sounds similar.

Will we get special ammo for ACs? Or special missiles? Maybe slug for LBX? We will get bunch of new ammo anyway

Never getting ammo switching

[Spirited Machine]

Matt Newman, on 17 January 2024 - 11:25 AM, said:

Here's the list since 2021 - we have given away even more mechs before this of course. This list also doesn't cover any Annual Rewards or previous Event rewards, or holiday bonus

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  Warhammer Widowmaker

OMG a Widowmaker!?? I want that Dire Whale!!!

[Rhaelcan]

Hawk819, on 17 January 2024 - 06:28 AM, said:

All I gotta say is: It needs to be the Widowmaker.

You can't get more legendary than that.

What even does it bring to mwo?

Zephonarch II, on 17 January 2024 - 08:53 AM, said:

Hey PGI,

for february make a free

...custom Vindicator that's an op troll mech. I don't care what build it has, but make it funny, stupid, and USEFUL. lol
...a fast Mauler with 12 ballistic slots for machineguns and 4 slots for snub ppcs
or
...a ballistic boat Zeus (I havent touched these mechs in a long time so I feel they need love)

They are talking about for what is available. Not something new
if its just another free champion variant, it doesn't matter. Maybe make the challenge different this time. No Matchscore or damage requirement - but instead:
"Win a match with ALL JUMP JET SKILL NODES ACTIVATED on a mech build"
"Win a match with ALL QUICK IGNITION NODES USED"
"Win a match with ALL AUXILIARY NODES USED"
"Win a match with ALL MOBILITY SKILL NODES USED."

-zephonarch ii, [who is definitely not a benign troll seeking out troll events for a petty laugh for a drunk worthabuy twitch stream]

Duke Falcon, on 17 January 2024 - 10:15 AM, said:

I have a 4xcER-PPCs Executioner since 2022 and everybody told me it's dumb!

...

Now it come as a LEGENDARY..? Oh-kay, girlz n bois, time to clean the dust from mah EXE PPC-boat!

Plasma as cLPPC? May could work. We shall see.
Beam laser? Sure noone could found some better clan equipment? Moar lazorz fer lazorboatz, hellyeah b!tches!
??? Turkina isn't even in mwo
Some free mech ideas:
Hellfire
Marauder 2
Corsair
Turkina (YES PLEASE!)
Shrike (MOAR THAN YES PLEASE!!!)
Vindicator
Blood asp (I have two but a third would be cool for HAGboat...)

Martaloc, on 17 January 2024 - 11:06 AM, said:

Executioner legendary ?
Youre joking right?
This is actual clan omnimech not battlemech!!!
Why cant youbring this in a game as actual omnimech pack?

• Executioner-B Alternate Configuration C Another long-range sniper, the C is potentially even deadlier than the B, but crippling heat issues hamper this variant’s effectiveness. Mounting a total of four ER PPCs, two per arm, even the addition of four extra double heat sinks doesn’t bring this variant anywhere near heat efficiency. Additionally, each arm carries an Ultra AC/5 with a two-ton ammo magazine in its corresponding side torso. Somewhat questionably, the right torso also mounts two SRM-2s and two tons of ammo for them. BV (2.0) = 2,979^[10]
  
• 
  
• 
  
• https://www.sarna.ne...r-B_(Gladiator-

This is what you are getting. Don't speculate and get angry over nothing.

nopempele, on 17 January 2024 - 11:40 AM, said:

Overall, it's great news! New toys to play with, thanks! There is just one snag...

Yay!


Boo!

Seriously, to hell with Cauldron tryhards. All they ever want is more ERPPCs. The original weapon is something different (ranged Flamer basically), please do not ruin the fun of it.

"The fun of it". All that is is just ruining fun for others.

Spirited Machine, on 17 January 2024 - 12:55 PM, said:

OMG a Widowmaker!?? I want that Dire Whale!!!

They said warhammer

MPhoenix, on 17 January 2024 - 12:05 PM, said:

The shield for the Black Knight is very fitting however the style SUCKS!!

Yeah, I get that it's for maximum coverage but you should have gone with a heater shield design.
Less coverage but it would look seriously cool!

The style it got looks cool as **** tho

[Vite Ramen]

Give us the Turkina as the free mech

[Roodkapje]

BarHaid, on 16 January 2024 - 09:07 PM, said:

200M lurming is my jam!

Finally someone who plays with honor!

I also use ATM's as Streak SRM's

Zephonarch II, on 17 January 2024 - 08:53 AM, said:

Hey PGI,

for february make a free

...custom Vindicator that's an op troll mech. I don't care what build it has, but make it funny, stupid, and USEFUL. lol
...a fast Mauler with 12 ballistic slots for machineguns and 4 slots for snub ppcs
or
...a ballistic boat Zeus (I havent touched these mechs in a long time so I feel they need love)


if its just another free champion variant, it doesn't matter. Maybe make the challenge different this time. No Matchscore or damage requirement - but instead:
"Win a match with ALL JUMP JET SKILL NODES ACTIVATED on a mech build"
"Win a match with ALL QUICK IGNITION NODES USED"
"Win a match with ALL AUXILIARY NODES USED"
"Win a match with ALL MOBILITY SKILL NODES USED."

-zephonarch ii, [who is definitely not a benign troll seeking out troll events for a petty laugh for a drunk worthabuy twitch stream]

NO.

HELL NO !!!

CrustyMech, on 17 January 2024 - 11:23 AM, said:

As for all the other stuff, I can only hope it begins to encourage brawling over Assault snipers...

I hope so too my brother!

If there is one thing I hate then it's that kind of players!

nopempele, on 17 January 2024 - 11:40 AM, said:

Boo!

Seriously, to hell with Cauldron tryhards. All they ever want is more ERPPCs. The original weapon is something different (ranged Flamer basically), please do not ruin the fun of it.

I dislike the Cauldron but I really need some Light PPC-like weapon for my Clan Mechs that are Lights Hunters so if this weapon can do that then I am totally fine with their choice!

[Gas Guzzler]

Vite Ramen, on 17 January 2024 - 01:11 PM, said:

Give us the Turkina as the free mech

I'd settle for just giving us the Turkina, even if it wasn't free.

Throw in the Kingfisher and you're 2 for 2. Maybe a lore expert can comment if there would be any place for a Kingfisher in the upcoming MW5 Clans and follow-on DLCs, but the Turkina for sure has a place in an CJF content going forward.

[Abaddun]

I am very pleased to see that we are getting more then what was initially teased, looking forward to mixing up some of my builds. As for Februarys mech of the month, I'm going to temper my expectations and request the Ice Ferret, it would be nice to see more medium representation, and I like the idea of a Ferret February.

[Martaloc]

Gas Guzzler, on 17 January 2024 - 12:05 PM, said:

What is the complaint here? It is an Omni-mech it just has a different engine than the regular Executioner.

The problem here it is that almost 100% that this mech cant use the Executioner omnipods because than this mech will be to op.
This mech is not the Executioner, this is the Executioner B. Absolut different omnimech from the lore.
This is not only slower because has lower engine,but this has no jump jets and Masc either.
So with the Executioner omnipods you can do a much more metamech from this one and from my experience MWO wont allow this , so you will stuck forever with that cofiguration only what on the mech.
Yes , you can change the ppcs to lasers etc.etc.but still not that good when you can the torsos omnipods to drop the useless misilles or anything.
Then why dont make the company the Summoner 2 clan omnimech as legendary too?
Absolut identical with the regular Summoner except the Summoner 2 has endo stell skeleton so you have 4 more tons space, which is huge gamechanger in the game.
So i dont think they will be so generous that let us use the regular Executioner omnipods on the so called legendary.
But we can hope.

Edited by Martaloc, 17 January 2024 - 02:38 PM.

[Gas Guzzler]

Martaloc, on 17 January 2024 - 02:23 PM, said:

The problem here it is that almost 100% that this mech cant use the Executioner omnipods because than this mech will be to op.
This mech is not the Executioner, this is the Executioner B. Absolut different omnimech from the lore.
This is not only slower because has lower engine,but this has no jump jets and Masc either.
So with the Executioner omnipods you can do a much more metamech from this one and from my experience MWO wont allow this , so you will stuck forever with that cofiguration only what on the mech.
Yes , you can change the ppcs to lasers etc.etc.but still not that good when you can the torsos omnipods to drop the useless misilles or anything.
Then why dont make the company the Summoner 2 clan omnimech as legendary too?
Absolut identical with the regular Summoner except the Summoner 2 has endo stell skeleton so you have 4 more tons space, which is huge gamechanger in the game.
So i dont think they will be so generous that let us use the regular Executioner omnipods on the so called legendary.
But we can hope.

I'm pretty sure the plan is that you can mix and match omni-pods, but this one does have 2JJ (instead of 4) according to sarna, and MASC will likely be locked to the CT, so no MASC but you can use the other Executioner Omni-Pods for hardpoints galore.

Edited by Gas Guzzler, 17 January 2024 - 02:45 PM.