Wolf Ender, on 04 March 2013 - 11:57 AM, said:
I think its funny how people cry soooooooooo much about the raven 3L, yet they are happy to not have an additional option to counter it.
Maybe because an ECM-Streacada would not "counter" only 3L's but all other 'Mechs as well, and indeed replace the 3L as the most dreaded 'Mech for at least a sizable portion of the playerbase.
In Australia, cane toads were meant to "counter" the cane beetle, and look what happened.
BigJim, on 04 March 2013 - 11:41 AM, said:
Why is that a bad thing?
You want an ECM/missile scout for free? Take the Raven or Commando.
What a bit of extra choice? There's also a Cicada if you want it, but you'll have to pay for that one.
I do not think this is a question of choice. More of possible advantages and a threat of superiority.
It is possible that the Cicada's larger profile renders it easier to shoot at, but at the same time it can carry more weapons and has more tonnage for armor and/or missile ammunition, or laser heat sinks. I'm not sure of the eventual outcome. Do
you really want to risk it?
The Guardian-suite is still limited to a very small number of variants. If it would be available to everyone, this would be a non-issue, but you have to see that an item that is as exclusive as ECM is a very controversial perk to sell for MC.
Ultimately, with ECM/Streaks working as they do now, I think that the game does not need a single 'Mech with this combination more than it already has, regardless of whether it can be purchased for c-bills or MC.
Edited by Kyone Akashi, 04 March 2013 - 12:17 PM.