106 replies to this topic

[GH0ST1E]

I think it at least needed jump jets, and maybe, perhaps ECM. It's got a great paintjob, but its underwhelming.

[BladeSplint]

What were you expecting? Its a commando.

[Carrioncrows]

It needs something special

6-8 Energy hard points
x2 AMS slots

Something.

It's just so blah and outclassed by any other light mech

[Gigastrike]

Can it mount an ECM?

[Athena Pryde]

@Katala Pryde
Sounds like you want the Spider 5D with 3 medium lasers, jump jets and ECM.

I am surprised the Death's Knell does not have ECM and at least 1 missle slot if not two. The other commandos all had at least one missle slot. A friend of mine did not buy because no missles and ECM so the 2D is just better right now.

Nice to see another Clan Jade Falcon Fan

Edited by Athena Pryde, 23 January 2013 - 12:02 PM.

[Pilotasso]

It looks very bland unless you can fit large lasers as you upgrade the structure and perhaps FF armor (lots of space due to few weapon slots).

But Im not going to spend MC trying to figure it out. Sorry.

[GH0ST1E]

I really like the arm mounted hardpoint setup.

[Gigastrike]

Just checked MWO:Stats, and it says it can't. Dang they're fast.

[Pilotasso]

faster than any possible upgraded COM version?

[Ceesa]

What is the max engine size that the Death's Knell can fit?

[AlexEss]

well seeing as it has normal structure and that a LL only take up 5 ton (compared to the 4 from the MPL) so you need to get two extra tones out of it to be able to fit a pair of LL.

[TheAquired]

I just bought one, and although they are really nice. I agree with everyone else. I would appreciate it (especially cause I spent real money on it) if there was just something a little more special. Maybe one missile hardpoint so you could fit on streak into it, to match when you get stuck against a raven or Commander 2D. It hardly does a lot of damage, so a missile slot with enough crit space for an SRM 2 or SSRM 2 Would be really appreciated

[Gigastrike]

WNxFireDrake, on 23 January 2013 - 12:10 PM, said:

What is the max engine size that the Death's Knell can fit?

I think it's a 210 like the others.

[Monsoon]

Thontor, on 23 January 2013 - 12:05 PM, said:

Having 4 energy hardpoints on fully articulated arms on a light mech is what makes it unique. That and 30% cbill bonus.. And cool skin...

And all that for roughly nine bucks...not bad at all for those wanting a CBill boosting mech.

[Voidsinger]

Just a minor Glitch on the Death's Knell.

Maximum Engine size is still at 210, should be 215 (8.6*25=215, 1.4*175=245).

Still,

SMURFILICIOUS!

Edited by Voidsinger, 23 January 2013 - 12:32 PM.

[The Silent Protagonist]

I'm loving it right now. I would also love some JJs but we can't have everything, can we? As regards its lack of ECM, I honestly don't mind. I dodge missiles the same way I do in my heavies/mediums: hide somewhere (Atlai make effective hiding places)

Although, me and my friend noticed that the heat sink display and ammo display are on the same screen in the top right, overlapping each other. It's trippy.

Edited by Lt XKalibur, 23 January 2013 - 12:24 PM.

[Carrioncrows]

It's not faster, it's not tougher, it has no specialized features.

It's a COM-1B that's traded it's torso mounted missile rack for another arm mounted energy.

It's very very lackluster

[Mathmatics]

Lt XKalibur, on 23 January 2013 - 12:23 PM, said:

I'm loving it right now. I would also love some JJs but we can't have everything, can we? As regards its lack of ECM, I honestly don't mind. I dodge missiles the same way I do in my heavies/mediums: hide somewhere (Atlai make effective hiding places)

Although, me and my friend noticed that the heat sink display and ammo display are on the same screen in the top right, overlapping each other. It's trippy.

ECM is not AMS, LTP.

[Davers]

Mathmatics, on 23 January 2013 - 12:36 PM, said:

ECM is not AMS, LTP.

I think he was referring to ECM's ability to block missile locks. He is saying he doesn't need it, because he is good at using cover.

"LTP" Really? More like LTR (Learn To Read)

[Wonderdog]

Bought it, tried it, tweaked it, dumped it.

It needs something to make it somewhat special - as its currently the worst commando varient due to the lack of either/both ECM or streaks.

Weapon hardpoints are fine (it is what it is - an all energy commando) - but it needs ECM and/or double AMS to give it any kind of niche / appeal - as I can't think of anything else it could get...

Right now, you'll get more C-bills due to increased kills/damage done in a 3xstreak ECM 2D than you ever will in the Deaths Knell - removing the only benefit of running it.

Its a shame really, as it looks a lot like Megaman, and Megaman is awesome.

#Wonderdog