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[Broceratops]

does this mean they're going to be part of this patch?

[Cattra Kell]

Broceratops, on 18 December 2012 - 11:04 AM, said:

does this mean they're going to be part of this patch?

yes

[Mister Blastman]

But this patch is suppposed to be a doozie...

[Broceratops]

Aym, on 18 December 2012 - 11:04 AM, said:

Should only get bonus c-bills when the other one is on the same team, lol. But seriously, meh. Still wishing there was a package deal somewhat similar to founder's to get some of my friends excited about spending money on this game!

founders is not that great. other than the jenner, the three other mechs are okay but not optimal variants. also they look way ugly. they'd be better off with the 20% extra MC during the sale right now, then turn that into a muromets which is an actual optimal paid mech and earns max cbills.

[Elizander]

Status says they are available so you can probably buy them later.

[Name140704]

They're **** if they can't mount ECM. Just like most other mechs right now.

[Mister Blastman]

NARCoMAN, on 18 December 2012 - 11:08 AM, said:

They're **** if they can't mount ECM. Just like most other mechs right now.

Only in 8-mans.

8 Man Formula:

5 Atlas DD-C with ECM
3 Ravens with ECM

Win.

At least, that is what it mostly is at the moment. ECM is way overpowered.

PUGs are a different story. PUGs have become far more fun as a result of this split. They're like the wild west again!

[Tickdoff Tank]

On the Dragon with the AC2 (Flame).... if you stop the video at 1:03... you should see that the AC2 is listed as a torso mount and not an arm, so that pretty much confirms the placement for that weapon. I know that others saw the smoke from the L torso, but the weapon loadout list is more telling, IMO.

NARCoMAN, on 18 December 2012 - 11:08 AM, said:

They're **** if they can't mount ECM. Just like most other mechs right now.

ECM is not that important. Plenty of great mechs do not have ECM, while ECM is powerful it is not an invulnerability shield.

Edited by Tickdoff Tank, 18 December 2012 - 11:11 AM.

[KuruptU4Fun]

REALLY, this started as a thread about 2 hero mechs and you guys start degrading the thread to the ECM argument that's been done over and over AGAIN?

[Budor]

AC20 is boss, non-XL Dragon not so much...

Edit: If it fits a 300 Standard, ac20 with 4t of ammo, 2x mlas and a srm6 i might consider it.

Edited by Budor, 18 December 2012 - 11:17 AM.

[Odins Fist]

HA HA HA cool... Dragons... Well if they have a loadout advantage against current Dragons, then they might be threat..
They are really fun to pilot, but before these two guys show up their only real advantage was speed, which coincidentally only does just so much to protect them because they can't outrun weapons fire, I mean it's not like they have lag shield.
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It would be neat to see Dragons beefed up a little, because the only time in the last month that I recall being killed by a Dragon was being shot in the back (after already taking damage) in my Cataphract (run for fun build), and I can't even confirm that, because I was being target by 3 Mechs..
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Sadly though for the Dragon, my Atlas just runs them off, "IF" they can bob and weave enough to get away after making the blunder to engage without a couple friends, or even with..
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This video has it spot on though, it "WILL" take two Dragons running together, and focusing fire to get those kind of results, I mean come on, hugging an Awesome with PPC weapons is no heroic feat of destruction, we all know why.
I can't wait to see what those Dragons can do though, this is a really good idea if it makes Dragons hit harder, and i'm for it.
On a side note, everytime I spectated or piloted a Dragon, I just couldn't get over the fact that the protruding center torso looks like the hood/front end of a 1984 Chevy Caprice Classic, or 1973 Buick Le Sabre... LOLZ

[Warrax the Chaos Warrior]

Tickdoff Tank, on 18 December 2012 - 11:11 AM, said:

On the Dragon with the AC2 (Flame).... if you stop the video at 1:03... you should see that the AC2 is listed as a torso mount and not an arm, so that pretty much confirms the placement for that weapon. I know that others saw the smoke from the L torso, but the weapon loadout list is more telling, IMO.



ECM is not that important. Plenty of great mechs do not have ECM, while ECM is powerful it is not an invulnerability shield.

Looks like it is mounted high up on the left torso, you can actually see it from inside the cockpit. I like it, even if it makes hitting that torso a bit easier.

Also agree on the ECM thing. Not much more to say on that issue

[Broceratops]

Budor, on 18 December 2012 - 11:15 AM, said:

AC20 is boss, non-XL Dragon not so much...

yeah. dragons really benefit from XL engines with their torso shape. being able to have a 300+ XL and ac/20(s) on the arm(s) would have made for a really unique combination and I'd be really excited to try them out. as it is other than the cool paint job it's not really doing anything that cant already be done.

[Dagger6T6]

sweet they are live this patch... PGI is like Santa Claus with this patch... way to go on the content

[Elizander]

They made a Dragon~Hunchie

[TruePoindexter]

Elizander, on 18 December 2012 - 09:40 AM, said:

They do a running 'high' five at the end.

That was full of win. I might consider Dragons now... I can't say that I'm much of an Assault guy so the Stalker hasn't interested me much anyway.

Elizander, on 18 December 2012 - 11:20 AM, said:

They made a Dragon~Hunchie

I am already frothing at the prospect of an AC20 Dragon with the AC speed buffs too.

[Dagger6T6]

so where can we get the backstory of the Twin Dragons? I want to hear the story of why they are hero mechs...

are they brother mechwarriors? father and son? sexy twin sister co-eds?

what... is... the... deal!?

Edited by Dagger6T6, 18 December 2012 - 11:33 AM.

[Arclight]

Sorry, but completely nescesary;

[MustrumRidcully]

Antony Weiner, on 18 December 2012 - 09:33 AM, said:

So, we would be able to finally win 2vs1 with these Dragons? Hell, count me in! Lol

Hey, I wanted to make a joke about that...

[CygnusX7]

So is the idea here to release the ho hum mechs before the sought after units as to increase sales of mechs we more than likely wouldn't buy?