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[Karyudo ds]

Axeman, spelling is off on the first post list (though the link next to it is correct) but that's top of my list. Wouldn't mind a Shadowhawk though. Not a Dougram clone but something closer than the Phoenix edition...that one didn't feel right.

[Bloody Moon]

Checked before i asked however i only found out it was mentioned in the Tech Readout 3067 nothing about the exact year of the release.
Well it's time to choose another 50-55 ton med fav then.

[Jack Gallows]

El Loco, on 14 February 2012 - 07:21 PM, said:

Aunty Edith wants to say, that ninjas are very sneeky and scare her, Mr. Gallows

I'm...a bit confused.

Karyudo-ds, on 14 February 2012 - 07:25 PM, said:

Axeman, spelling is off on the first post list (though the link next to it is correct)

I see no typo.

Bloody Moon, on 14 February 2012 - 07:36 PM, said:

Checked before i asked however i only found out it was mentioned in the Tech Readout 3067 nothing about the exact year of the release.
Well it's time to choose another 50-55 ton med fav then.

Quite often, most 'mechs are put in the Tech Readout year of which is closest to their first production date, meaning the 'mechs in 3067 generally come off their assembly lines around that 5ish year period. The ones with a bit harder to nail down dates are stuff from the Star League era and between 3025-3050....but most of those have the dates in their fluff to compensate.

Edited by Jack Gallows, 14 February 2012 - 07:45 PM.

[jbone]

Light's: Urbie, Clint, Spider, Jenner, Wasp
Medium: Hunchback, Hatchetman, Phoenix Hawk, Griffin, Shadow Hawk
Heavy: Catapult, Axemaster, Trebuchet
Assault: Highlander (2750 version not 3025), Atlas, Battlemaster (The Battlemaster is one of my favorite IS mechs out there.)

There are a ton of good mechs out there not mentioned in my list, but the ones listed are some of my top favorites, and you may notice not all of them are melee oriented.

[WerewolfX]

El Loco, on 02 February 2012 - 10:44 AM, said:

The 'Wacker is introduced in the Record Sheets 3055/3058... so this beauty is out of the timeline for now. To those worshipping the Shadow Hawk... please continue! I left it out simply because it is not among the 'MechsI want to see included into the game no matter what.

The Bushwacker goes into fullblown production in 3053, so it wouldn't surprise me to see or hear of it going into production before then and getting a chance to pilot it four years down the road.

[Jack Gallows]

WerewolfX, on 14 February 2012 - 08:08 PM, said:

The Bushwacker goes into fullblown production in 3053, so it wouldn't surprise me to see or hear of it going into production before then and getting a chance to pilot it four years down the road.

Generally speaking, you aren't going to get a chance to snag one until it goes into full production, because before that it's going to be so rare your pilot isn't going to know about it and the company developing it probably only has test 'mechs up and running and not a 'mech ready to be used on the battlefield.

That said, it all depends on how they're going to work in some of the smaller time gaps between story events, so we may see the 'wacker before 4 years up

[WerewolfX]

True but, perhaps that is when Loyalty points play a factor in combating the price inflation as some Mechs will be more expensive than others. Either way I have three years to save for my Mech. Cause trust me I miss my Luna.

[Jack Gallows]

Well, looks like the Awesome made it in. Wonder what weight class they'll go for next.

Wouldn't mind seeing a Clint or a Wolfhound be added to the mix, though maybe adding a jump capable light might be a good choice.

[Big Mek Jake]

My favorite has always been Nova from Mechwarrior 2.
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Nova

[Jack Gallows]

Lolimadeaprofile, on 02 April 2012 - 08:32 AM, said:

My favorite has always been Nova from Mechwarrior 2.
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Nova

Sticking to only Inner Sphere 'mechs from this time friend, the Nova is a Clan machine.

[Morr]

I think you guys are forgetting the most Important battlemech of the 31st century.
http://www.sarna.net...in_(BattleMech)

Doods, This Mech was Built in 3010. If you know your history the first "new" battle' mech in the IS was built in 3023 and was the Hatchetman. But you know what makes this 'Mech much more bad ***? It was Built by the Outworld Alliance! That's right, as the "Technologically Superior" Inner Sphere houses were about to start bashing each others brains out. The Outworld was building completely new design. That is why i say the Merlin should be in the new game... and on a lesser note they should most likely add the Outworlds as a Faction.

But I'll seed that point if they put in the Merlin.

Edited by Morr, 02 April 2012 - 08:42 AM.

[Jack Gallows]

Basically the Merlin/Hatchetman both claiming to be the first new battlemech is just canon stepping over itself and no one noticing/fixing it.

Besides, they already have the Dragon in game....which is like a better version of the Merlin in any case. Not to mention it's successor 'mech, the Grand Dragon. Both are faster, have as much armor, and have similar/better armaments.

Not hating on the Merlin, but it's not really needed at launch.

[Sarriss]

All of them. That's right. Every mech every created until 3050. That way if they put any mech in I can say "oh yeah, told you it'd make it" or "great another one I wanted" see, no disappointment. I have obvious favourites, but when it comes right down to it, I want ALL OF THEM!

PGI: Please make this happen.

[Morr]

Jack Gallows, on 02 April 2012 - 08:58 AM, said:

they already have the Dragon in game....which is like a better version of the Merlin

PUFFFFT WHAT!!! I will have nothing to do with that statement good sir. It is a Black mark on your honor! A GOOD DAY!

in all seriousness I can see that. But at the same time The Dragon doesn't have Jump Jets, While the Merlin does with a PCC and a few LRMs. So unless they give us a grand dragon with Jump jets i still want to use the Merlin.

[Jack Gallows]

Morr, on 02 April 2012 - 09:15 AM, said:

PUFFFFT WHAT!!! I will have nothing to do with that statement good sir. It is a Black mark on your honor! A GOOD DAY!

in all seriousness I can see that. But at the same time The Dragon doesn't have Jump Jets, While the Merlin does with a PCC and a few LRMs. So unless they give us a grand dragon with Jump jets i still want to use the Merlin.

True, you're basically trading off ground speed for the maneuverability of jump jets between the two chassis. That's really the only reason why I think the Merlin won't make release, though after it'd be a good candidate for a stock variant for people wanting a low range heavy that can hop.

Sarriss, on 02 April 2012 - 09:14 AM, said:

All of them. That's right. Every mech every created until 3050. That way if they put any mech in I can say "oh yeah, told you it'd make it" or "great another one I wanted" see, no disappointment. I have obvious favourites, but when it comes right down to it, I want ALL OF THEM!

PGI: Please make this happen.

I'm mostly focusing on the reality that every single one won't make it in for release. It's just not feasible. They'll probably keep churning out 'mechs after release, and we'll probably see the majority if not all of them then. I'd rather them make a core group then try to spread themselves too thin out of the gate.

Edited by Jack Gallows, 02 April 2012 - 09:20 AM.

[Calvin Bekker]

Marauder +1

[Fiaura The Tank Girl]

I know it's a bit ahead of it's time but:

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Bushwacker

Best Medium Mech Ever! Can definately take on a griffin or hunchback as it can keep people away. I know it was introduced in response to the clan invasion but hey! It's still a good ride I'd like to see and one I've used in every game it's been available

Always Fun:
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Imp

Missile Heaven:
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Longbow

Scout Hunter:
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Wyvern

Beyond that I think all the others I want have already been mentioned.

[Riordan Lionheart]

agree with MW4 style Black Knight, might be my favorite heavy in the game, loved loading mine up with a PPC in the LT an RT and then RAC 5s in the arms

[Jack Gallows]

natalia uchevnikov, on 03 April 2012 - 09:33 AM, said:

I know it's a bit ahead of it's time but:

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Bushwacker

Best Medium Mech Ever! Can definately take on a griffin or hunchback as it can keep people away. I know it was introduced in response to the clan invasion but hey! It's still a good ride I'd like to see and one I've used in every game it's been available

Bushwacker is an awesome medium 'mech. Fast with a good load out makes it a pretty strong workhorse for anyone. I'd probably go Hunchback in an urban environment cause I'd be a bit more scared of the Autocannon 20 at such a close range. Wacker is probably a shoe in once it actually shows up in the timeline, can't wait to see Flying Debris's version of it.

Don't personally like the Imp, but it's not a bad machine.

Longbow is solid, but I like running something like the Catapult that's a bit faster and more mobile....but I guess if you're lance is doing your job that's not a big concern, is it?

Wyvern is too slow for my tastes, even when considering it's geared toward urban combat. Not a bad 'mech, I just like more speed in the event I need to be more versatile.

[BerryChunks]

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Cicada

a 40 ton medium mech that has the firepower and speed to justify itself.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Firefly

30 ton light mech with a good arsenal for such a low weight. There's a reason it's battle value is 716, higher than any other light mech.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Mauler

Rumored to be in the game, and we saw screenshots of it with different weapon-arms before. If it's not in, it would be a great injustice! This is the Assault mech to use for people that want to missile boat from long range. It's what it's designed for.

http://www.sarna.net...28BattleMech%29

just because it was damn hard to find a 70-75 ton mech that would fit in this timeline.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/JagerMech

An extremely inexpensive long range ballistic support mech.

Edited by BerryChunks, 05 April 2012 - 04:30 AM.