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[Dihm]

Bleh, I really didn't care for the Phoenix redesigns of them. The Ostsol I think it was was "okay."

[Zaius Ex]

I think the Stalker needs an update something fierce. Personal massager that walks with a swayed back pimp step is no bueno.

http://www.sarna.net...25_Stalker1.jpg

Edited by Zaius Ex, 15 February 2012 - 10:37 AM.

[Neovenator]

When Battletech was released in Japan they had the design of the mechs redrawn for the Japanese audience

http://www.gearsonli...ttletech/mecha/

While I am generally not a fan of making mechs too 'anime' style I have to say I way prefer the looks of the Ost series of mechs from Japan then the fugly lumps that we got stuck with in TRO3025.

[GrimJim]

Banshee is a very underated gamechanger of a 'Mech. Good sniper, fast for an assault, heavily armored, and its a GOD at physical combat. The charge alone is one of the most powerful in the 3025 game. When it went to the 3S/5S it got a lot more love, but up til then it really wasn't used by many mostly because of the design (a screaming "deathhead" is cool...sunglasses aren't...).

http://www.sarna.net...25_Banshee1.jpg

Things didn't improve much in 3050. No really, it looks like a sad bulldog.

http://www.sarna.net...050_Banshee.jpg

I think Justin Nelson in the Steiner XTRO got it most right with the redo of Kevin Long's version. Ppl would play that all day.

http://www.sarna.net...Banshee_11X.jpg

[dr cyanide]

Marauder... WE NEED MARAUDERS!

MOAR MARAUDERS!

I WANT MARAUDERS NAOW!

did I mention we need marauders?

[Exploding Boy]

AdamBaines, on 15 February 2012 - 08:31 AM, said:

Man, I must have an awful sense of aesthetic because again, I love those designs, especially the Banshee. Now I must say the TRO 3025 is a bit off but when you look at the later TROs they, IMO, look awesome.

I get what you say on this: http://www.solaris7....Info.asp?ID=543

But this one I think rocks: http://www.solaris7....fo.asp?ID=16487

Its the same aesthetic, just different perspective.

As a longish time fan of the TT I do appreciate the old art, however, some of them are a bit...silly, in my opinion.

Like this: Turtle Neck + Vintage Diving Helmet + Star Wars Rebel Trooper Hat

http://www.sarna.net...50U_Cyclops.jpg

Also, count me as on the fence with the Phoenix stuff. Mixed bag.

[Orayn]

The Wolfhound. Please. It's one of the most upsettingly "toy-like" 'Mechs I can think of.

[Adridos]

Neovenator, on 15 February 2012 - 09:08 AM, said:

Well if we ignore the 'unseen' my vote would be the Assassin

http://www.masteruni...Assassin-ASN-21

It's not the worst design but IMO it's not far back. The mech has a cool name, common who doesn't like the name assassin, it conjures up a hunter/killer whose job it is to take down light mechs, but I look at the picture and the most I can say is ....meh

Assassin? I think he's pretty fine, just the TRO drawing is screwed. He will get a slight redesign to fit into our current mech garage, though.

[Brakkyn]

There's too many to name, really. It's all based on opinion, anyhow.

I'm not a fan of the Phoenix reseens. They're too rounded. 'Mechs need to be improved upon, not just totally redesigned, in keeping with their original aspects but with a modern flair.

[Maurice]

Falcon Hawk

[Nik Van Rhijn]

All of them - I like FD's redesigns - but as Dihm said - anything that begins with Ost - they are the silliest excuses for mechs in their original form. I'd also like those mechs that "carry" a weapon have it built in - too mecha/anime otherwise.

[GrimJim]

Nik Van Rhijn, on 15 February 2012 - 11:50 AM, said:

I'd also like those mechs that "carry" a weapon have it built in - too mecha/anime otherwise.

A long time ago I'd have agreed with you especially with construction rules as they are. But with the idea of the omnimech, interchangeable hand weapons is a long overdue concept. Plus ALL 'MECHS NEED HANDS!

Edited by GrimJim, 15 February 2012 - 12:47 PM.

[Tadakuma]

Well the Stalker really needs to be upgraded, I mean one of the most common assault 'mechs in the innersphere and nobody uses it because it looks silly.

I would also like to see a Wolfhound re-sculpted although I really don't think the wolfhound should be available on release as it's to good.

[Omigir]

Neovenator, on 15 February 2012 - 10:03 AM, said:

When Battletech was released in Japan they had the design of the mechs redrawn for the Japanese audience

http://www.gearsonli...ttletech/mecha/

While I am generally not a fan of making mechs too 'anime' style I have to say I way prefer the looks of the Ost series of mechs from Japan then the fugly lumps that we got stuck with in TRO3025.

heh! i use this wepage to to troll the 'no hands' and 'anti mecha' crowds LOL <__<

Edited by Omigir, 15 February 2012 - 12:56 PM.

[KaiserSoze]

IMP... Urbanmechs daddy...

[Damocles]

I really do like FD's designs but at the same time I have a great love for most/all of the original artworks.

If I had to name one to be messed with: Valkyrie

[El Loco]

I think the Spider needs a re-design. But there are many surreal designs out there... basically anything where the art gets into conflict with the laws of physics needs a re-design.

[Exilyth]

if that gets them in, the unseen. Otherwise, the ost* mechs and the Stalker.

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

Really? I like the Jagermech

But lets see, 'mechs that I think are just dumb...

...Hatchetman, Bersker, Battlemaster (oh how I loath you most of all), all the protomech's, LAMS, has more than 2 legs, and anything else that carries a giant gun with a hand, looks like a transformer or a is a protomech.

Yeah I think thats about it, but I will clear up that I think Transformers are great. Just they have no place in MechWarrior. Battletech the TT is different.

Edited by mwhighlander, 15 February 2012 - 03:32 PM.

[Solis Obscuri]

Exploding Boy, on 15 February 2012 - 08:20 AM, said:

Crab (Pinocchio with a useless claw(s))

Nah, Crab is awesome!

Bluey, on 15 February 2012 - 08:27 AM, said:

urbanmech<

It is what it is.

Neovenator, on 15 February 2012 - 09:08 AM, said:

Well if we ignore the 'unseen' my vote would be the Assassin

It's not the worst design but IMO it's not far back. The mech has a cool name, common who doesn't like the name assassin, it conjures up a hunter/killer whose job it is to take down light mechs, but I look at the picture and the most I can say is ....meh

The Assassin looks damn good! Are you serious?

Domoneky, on 15 February 2012 - 09:18 AM, said:

I'd like to see a Zeus redesign

Blasphemy!!!!!! :eek:

Zaius Ex, on 15 February 2012 - 09:56 AM, said:

I think the Stalker needs an update something fierce. Personal massager that walks with a swayed back pimp step is no bueno.

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I like the Stalker. I think it could be made a little more fierce, but damn is it unique!

dr cyanide, on 15 February 2012 - 10:23 AM, said:

Marauder... WE NEED MARAUDERS!

MOAR MARAUDERS!

I WANT MARAUDERS NAOW!

did I mention we need marauders?

I never liked the Marauder (I think it was the weird spindly arms and legs), so sure, anything to give it a facelift would be great...


As for my personal votes:

• Phoenix Hawk
  
• Warhammer (reseen is fugly and ANYTHING to get a Warhammer in-game! )
  
• Orion could use a minor update. I'm really hoping to see it, but it could stand to look a little less like a box full of boxes.
  
• Highlander. It looks like a TV set with birthin' hips or FLCL's Cantide with chair-*** or E.T. or something. Could use a bit of love.
  
• Rifleman. As with the Warhammer, the reseen is just awful, and I'd like to see it in-game.
  
• Quickdraw and Firestarter - art by Flyingdebris look totally sweet! And the old designs are kinda spindly and meh. http://flyingdebris....F22908607&qo=27 http://flyingdebris....F22908607&qo=51
  
• And with those looking so nice, the Griffin might as well get a little love, too!
  
• Yesterday's Facebook poll got me thinking about the Wyvern - much more advanced appearance than a lot of the old designs, but I think it would clean up real nice.
  
• The Wolfhound and Panther could both use a little tweaking - they're fundamentally cool designs, but look a bit like rickity toys.
  
• The Commando has the same issue.
  
• Enforcer. It's another great design that could use some tweaks to look a bit more functional.
  
• Battlemaster could be a good candidate, a little less fishbowl syndrome would be nice, and it would be cool to get it in-game.
  
• The Crockett - has it ever been in a MW video game? I'd like to see that come in, and it has the same bow-leggedness issue as the Highlander.
  
• I don't think the Guillotine needs a redesign per se, but I'd like to see Flyingdebris' take on it.

Edited by Solis Obscuri, 15 February 2012 - 03:42 PM.