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[Akamia Terizen]

Lexandro Wolf, on 27 October 2025 - 03:21 AM, said:

There are intersting 'Mechs, but...

...this Widow maker is NOT the Widowmaker.

The real Widowmaker has 2 ER PPCs and 2 Large Pulse Lasers in the arms, has 1 UAC-20 (RT on the top), 2 ER Medium Lasers in the CT and 1 ER Small Laser in the Head.

Why not made this guys of PGI???

That question was asked and answered – and pre-answered in the patch notes, in fact. That configuration is already possible in-game with existing Dire Wolf pods. I made one myself the day the patch notes were published, actually. You just need to start with the Dire Wolf W (oddly fitting) and swap the arms and RT.

So they went with the Widowmaker LRM configuration instead, or at least their best-guess interpretation of its description in Blood Legacy, since that particular version doesn't actually have a record sheet; the reason was to introduce at least some pods that were actually new.

Edited by Akamia Terizen, 27 October 2025 - 07:06 AM.

[w0qj]

Just slap an ECM into CT of Legendary Dire Wolf, and with no JJ, and with no MASC.

I'll be very happy then!

[Kray76]

Give the Bounty Hunter Masc, and it can hunt.

[Lexandro Wolf]

Akamia Terizen, on 27 October 2025 - 06:56 AM, said:

That question was asked and answered – and pre-answered in the patch notes, in fact. That configuration is already possible in-game with existing Dire Wolf pods. I made one myself the day the patch notes were published, actually. You just need to start with the Dire Wolf W (oddly fitting) and swap the arms and RT.

So they went with the Widowmaker LRM configuration instead, or at least their best-guess interpretation of its description in Blood Legacy, since that particular version doesn't actually have a record sheet; the reason was to introduce at least some pods that were actually new.

I get that, but then don't call it Widowmaker. Unfortunately, less and less places pay attention to lore.

This configuration is more like Kurita's heir apparent Dire Wolf in terms of pods.

[Akamia Terizen]

Lexandro Wolf, on 30 October 2025 - 02:21 AM, said:

I get that, but then don't call it Widowmaker. Unfortunately, less and less places pay attention to lore.

This configuration is more like Kurita's heir apparent Dire Wolf in terms of pods.

But... it is the Widowmaker. Just not the most familiar configuration. For all intents and purposes, it is the 3051 Trial of Position version Natasha used before the one we know best.

Hohiro Kurita's Dire Wolf is completely different. Among other things, that one had Gauss Rifles.

Further more, if you got that, you wouldn't have asked the question and told everybody something they already knew in the first place.

There's more to the lore than what the record sheets and TROs alone will tell you. Many canon configurations and variants exist that straight up don't have those; the Widowmaker's LRM configuration was one of them. Widen your view.

Edited by Akamia Terizen, 31 October 2025 - 08:23 PM.

[BlueDevilspawn]

Lexandro Wolf, on 30 October 2025 - 02:21 AM, said:

I get that, but then don't call it Widowmaker. Unfortunately, less and less places pay attention to lore.

This configuration is more like Kurita's heir apparent Dire Wolf in terms of pods.

Oh no... we paid a LOT of attention to lore. Just not the one in your head.

This is the lore from Blood Legacy -
Phelan smiled as he read the computer's name for her mech. "Widowmaker? That's appropriate. Looks like you're loaded for bear, Colonel Kerensky."


The Widowmaker later in the timeline can be made with existing omnipods and CT, specifically the W CT). We're not going to release a "new" variant that can be made with existing omnipods. New variants in omnis or battlemechs are new hardpoints, equipment, or capabilities. You want your Widowmaker? Build it from the link below and run it.

https://mwo.nav-alph...=f2383e17_DWF-W

The funny thing is it's actually a decent build for MWO and the quirks even work decently for it. "Real value" if we repackage it and sell it for real money. /s by the way

[w0qj]

I love my Widowmaker DWF, and seriously thinking of replacing my 4x DWF-A(P) with Widowmaker

[w0qj]

Enjoying my 4xDWF-A(P) in the latest Event Queue!

Thank you MWO!

[Javin]

Interesting mechs.

I always find it humorous that the Lore hounds do not read the notes.

[Akamia Terizen]

Javin, on 02 November 2025 - 12:04 PM, said:

Interesting mechs.

I always find it humorous that the Lore hounds do not read the notes.

Hey now, I'm what some would consider a "lore hound" too. I did read the notes.

From where I'm sitting, it's the lore hounds who don't actually know the lore that grind the gears. lol

Of course, my positions are tempered by the awareness that lore isn't actually the priority of this game, for better or worse. Just a nice treat to get a new canon thing (or as close as can be managed with what's available) that's a bit off the beaten path every now and then.

Edited by Akamia Terizen, 03 November 2025 - 01:47 PM.

[w0qj]

Personally I feel that there is still mileage on the older mech pack sales, and can still be revived...
(And no, the below (SS) variants will never be released as a Standard Variant)

For example:
Clan Wave I - Add a new DWF-Prime(SS) with ECM in CT and no JJ, or DWF-Prime(G) or TBR-Prime(G) of your choice!
Clan Wave II - Add a new MDD-Prime(SS)
Clan Wave III - Add a new Executioner-Prime(SS) with removable MASC and Supercharger, and 1x iJJ per leg!
(Note: (SS) = Super Special Variant!)

(Previous proud owners of the above top-tier Clan Wave can also get above Super Special Variant mechs retroactively too!)

- - - - - - - - - -
Ditto for the Resistance 1, Resistance 2 packs, etc. etc.
(Get the idea?)

Akamia Terizen, on 03 November 2025 - 12:23 PM, said:

Hey now, I'm what some would consider a "lore hound" too. I did read the notes.

From where I'm sitting, it's the lore hounds who don't actually know the lore that grind the gears. lol

Of course, my positions are tempered by the awareness that lore isn't actually the priority of this game, for better or worse. Just a nice treat to get a new canon thing (or as close as can be managed with what's available) that's a bit off the beaten path every now and then.

[Mkv122]

It is activate Prime Reward from annual?

[Ekson Valdez]

Yes. As can be read on https://mwomercs.com/profile/content