229 replies to this topic

[Piddles]

While already having the Centurion and Hunchback, I'd pick the Dervish out of the 3, a medium mech that can fulfill a fire support role and still have the ability to get around the battlefied, running or jumping.

Hoplite? - sure it's different looking, but it doesn't seem that different role/weapon-wise as the Centurion or Hunchback.
Kintaro? - although another missle-boat, it's not really fire support and can't jump

Since we've already got the Centurion and Hunchback, two medium mechs that can go into a fight swinging and do some damage, but not very quick, almost like a light heavy mech, I was hoping we'd see a medium that showcased the speed and manueverability of the weight class. Something that is more of a heavier light mech and could provide that scout lance leader type role/support to the fight, like a Phoenix Hawk (i know, i know), Clint, Vulcan, or <shudder> Assassin even.

I can understand needing the role of a faster fire support (like the Dervish). I just hope there is another medium planned in the works?

[Tuhalu]

Kintaro feels the urge to Vader NOOOOOOO! because of lack of votes.

[Eidolon]

The Kintaro and Hoplite are desperately in need of some FD lovin'. Make me want to play these 'Mechs!

[Jacob Carlyle]

Well, since IS got NARCs back in 3035, does that mean we get the "original" Kintaro equipped with one, or is it the SRM-boat with 3xSRM-6s?

With a NARC and the armour it packed making up (a little) for the speed and lack of jump jets, the Kintaro would be the winner for me, but without the NARC (and therefore without being able to fulfil its primary role) then it's Dervish all the way.

(and no, never liked the Hoplite)

[Curon Hifor]

As much of a losing battle as it will be, I have to pick the Kintaro. Here's why:

1) The Medium range of 'Mechs (as announced thus far) desperately needs a chassis that can move faster than 64 kph. With the Kintaro's 86kph, it can reasonably keep up with the Commando, enabling it to act as a Scout Unit.

2) The heavy support window is already competently filled by the Catapult and the Dragon. Sure, they're heavy 'Mechs, but that's what Heavy 'Mechs are supposed to do. The Kintaro is sorely needed for it's impressive short-range firepower, even though it's not a Hunchback.

3) The NARC missile beacon is, thus far, a new potential addition that is sorely needed by those that will be performing Scout operations.

4) The Kintaro can operate admirably as a unit commander, able to get around the battlefield as fast as a Dragon, yet still be able to hold its own in a fight.

Seriously, vote Kintaro. It would be an amazing addition to the Medium Class. I understand why Dervish is so popular, but we already have long-range support vehicles in the Dragon and Catapult Chassis'.

[Solis Obscuri]

I had to go with the Dervish, a bit squishy but nice all around, very mobile, and a good spread of weapons for both support and self-defense. I'd have preferred the Griffin if it was an option, though...

[SI The Joker]

Dervish. Whirly Dervisih, that is.

[Sears]

Orzorn, on 05 March 2012 - 10:50 AM, said:

Ah, I see.

No, that's not one mech. Those lasers on the arm are for the Jenner, then the lasers on the chest are the Atlas. That's the view of the hangar from the perspective of the Hunchback. When we get the entire picture, it will likely show us the in-game Hunchback cockpit.

I think you've hit the nail on the head. If you look on the original trailer you see a platform move away from the hunchback and what looks like the crane above it light up.

As for the vote i voted for the Hoplite, aesthetically it would be the best i think. And something a little different.

[GrimJim]

Sooooo many other 55ers that fit the Medium role better.

Dervish, I guess though. Most mobile, biggest punch. Very Medium-ish. Essentially an Archer Jr.

[SMDMadCow]

Dervish, we need more jumpers.

[Win44]

Voted Dervish based on its setup.

FD's magic on the Hoplite might change my mind. Big fan of the LB-X

[Larry Headrick]

Dervish +1

[GrimJim]

CCC_Dober, on 05 March 2012 - 10:53 AM, said:

Man that's not even a choice. The old drawings look coyote ugly O.o

Terrible movie...

[El Loco]

Well... I vote Dervish. It's a nice support 'Mech, and I think we still need some of those, plus it has JJs.
Without the NARC the Kintaro isn't too great... and narrowed down to being a close combat chassis. This, of course, makes him a nice asset in urban warfare, running into 3 SRM-6's when turning into a narrow street is almost a death sentence for most light, medium, and some heavy 'Mechs. Same is true for the Hoplite and his LB-X... being pumped full of holes will hurt pretty soon, the more so when you can't do much damage against the 11.5t of armour. This being said, NARC and LB-X are still very rare... so are the chassis.

When it comes to looks, I'd like to see the Hoplite getting a face lifting, though.

[Alaric Drake]

Kintaro

[Bluey]

Kintaro looks unique but dervish is like Turkish

[Lyon]

Dervish, for sure. Of all the mechs listed, it's the only one that would make useful difference from the known lineup...but I want a Griffin. Nothing says "Archon" like a Griffin standing over your throne.

[Bluey]

You guys used all the troll mechs in one thread
We are not amused

[Mechteric]

I like the Dervish, but seeing as it was already winning I voted the Kintaro since its also a neat looking design.

[Nik Van Rhijn]

Dervish -tho' like many others would prefer the Shadow Hawk, griffin or Wolverine. Actually looking at most of the mechs chosen so far I hope they have a variety of ammo explosion effects chosen as I think we are going to see it often in the game