57 replies to this topic

[Robert Knight]

So far only one scout mech announced. How is information warfare going to be a big part of the game with no scout mech. Yes I know its early. But of the 6 mechs so far 4 are brawlers and one support with one sad scout sitting in the corner like the red headed stepchild.

PS
comando please. (only because i know i wont see a phinox hawk)

[Adridos]

You thought of the possibility they have a bunch of mechs created, just show them one by one, right?

[Red Beard]

Hmmmm...post seems to imply a large degree of impatience. Try waiting for more mechs to be revealed.

That said, I can see you are new, so I am not surprised.

[Zakatak]

Likely by waiting for a scouting mech to be revealed.

[Red Beard]

Ridiculous topic.

[Mchawkeye]

Robert Knight, on 27 January 2012 - 02:15 PM, said:

So far only one scout mech announced. How is information warfare going to be a big part of the game with no scout mech. Yes I know its early. But of the 6 mechs so far 4 are brawlers and one support with one sad scout sitting in the corner like the red headed stepchild.

Two things.

Thing one; not all the mechs have been announced. relax. take a seat, have a nice hot cup of tea. maybe listen to some Crosby Stills and Nash. just take it easy. I'm fairly sure there will be more than one scout mech. Best things come to those who wait.

Thing two. Gingers have souls.

[Zakatak]

Red Beard, on 27 January 2012 - 02:25 PM, said:

Ridiculous topic.

You don't have to make 2 hate posts in the same minute, breh.

Make the new guy unwelcome, but don't kick him to the corner on his first day!

[Red Beard]

Zakatak, on 27 January 2012 - 02:28 PM, said:

You don't have to make 2 hate posts in the same minute, breh.

Make the new guy unwelcome, but don't kick him to the corner on his first day!

Softie.

[Dakkonn]

Wait and you will get more lights. They will most likely announce 3-4 mechs per weight class for launch then add 1 per class for expansions (or payed updates) Either way patience my good new comer. Most of us have been waiting for a new MW a long time, most of us learned patience as will you.

[verybad]

I'm gonna use my Dragon as a heavy scout. Get up in their face and pin them down while support fire hurts them more than they hurt me (hopefully), then run away when the armor start's getting low. (This possible role is of course subject to change depending on how the game plays out in actuality)

BTW, the Jenner isn't just a scout, it's also an effective raider, and or anti-scout hunter, it's got a lot of firepower for a small mech

Scouting is goign to have several levels in this game. Not all require a light mech.

[Treffies]

He's right though, we need more scout mechs. They've only announced the Atlas so far.

[Helmer]

I took it as a fairly sarcastic post. A jab at the developers for not releasing another Scout during info warfare month.

Red Beard, on 27 January 2012 - 02:19 PM, said:

Hmmmm...post seems to imply a large degree of impatience. Try waiting for more mechs to be revealed.

That said, I can see you are new, so I am not surprised.

He joined November 1st, a day after you did...... How is he new? Because he doesn't post much? Hmmmm typical Post count Elitism in effect.

Post seems to imply a little tongue in cheek, along with a smiley. Guess the wit is lost.

Edited by Helmer, 27 January 2012 - 02:41 PM.

[Zakatak]

Treffies, on 27 January 2012 - 02:38 PM, said:

He's right though, we need more scout mechs. They've only announced the Atlas so far.

You also role the Atlas with the Nissan 600XL and MASC?

I thought I was alone here.

[Volume]

Treffies, on 27 January 2012 - 02:38 PM, said:

He's right though, we need more scout mechs. They've only announced the Atlas so far.

Steiner Scout Lance'd

[verybad]

God I'm SOOOOOOO sick of the Steiner Assualt scout jokes.

Yeah they like their big mechs, but they're not completely lacking in scouts, the Commando is a good, and commonly used Elsie scout...

[ZnSeventeen]

Yeah, gotta hand it to him, it is silly to release a Centurion during information warfare month. And though I love the medium, I was really hoping for a new light, or at least a fast scout. A Centurion is by no means fast, light or a scout.

(I am sorta hoping for commando too. It is so silly looking right now, I can't wait to see what happens to it.)

[Treffies]

Assault scout envy

[verybad]

The Commando with a sort of more stealthy look (a bit of F-117) look to it would be hot. Slightly sharper edges, more panneling, drop the neck, sharpen the head...could look nice...

Treffies, on 27 January 2012 - 02:51 PM, said:

Assault scout envy

No, utter boredom with the overused Elsie Assault scout joke. It's old, dead, and tiresome, it doesn't even draw a chuckle from anyone, it needs a rest.

Even I have more respect for Elsie's than to think they wouldn't use proper scouts. Their military is primarilly a defensive one (slow, but well armed aned armored) while the Drac's military is offensive (faster in general, not so much endurance in a long fight) That doens't mean they're complete idiots however. They're a merchant nation, defensive roles makes sense for them.

The Lyran Assault Scout joke shows up in practically EVERY thread that Lyrans are mentioned, on all battletech related forums, and it's just gotten old, rotted, and become irritating. This isn't directed at anyone here, just the Lyran assault scout "joke" in general.

It's simply overused.

Edited by verybad, 27 January 2012 - 03:01 PM.

[CPTAmerica]

Mchawkeye, on 27 January 2012 - 02:26 PM, said:

Thing two. Gingers have souls.

We do?!?

Noone ever told me. Yeah!!!

[CeeKay Boques]

Love a good Commando. Not as much as a Panther... but still.

But the answer to the question is that you don't see the scouts on here.

Because they aim not to be seen. You think you can just look around and find a scout? Pssh, you gotta get BAP, Radar towers, all that junk. One does not simply click to find scouts! They're master ninja spies in metal, of COURSE you dont' see them.