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So, here's another reason why this game is awesome - they managed to make the Jagermech look cool:



Also, look at the arms! DAK and KA!

Wait, DAKKA? How?...


Also, that looks a lot like a Rifleman.

Also, are you sure that isn't a Warhammer?

One the (our) left arm - DAK.

And you can just see a A on the (our) right arm, with a little line that seems to be at the same angle as the K.

Also, definitely a Jagermech.

The Jagermech is the follow up to the Rifleman. That's why they look so similar

infinite_array wrote:One the (our) left arm - DAK.
And you can just see a A on the (our) right arm, with a little line that seems to be at the same angle as the K.

lol - nicely spotted

It's got to be a sign

Ah.

Oh, I saw the DAK-KA, Stormcrow. I was just wondering how there could possibly be a Mech so closely assosciated with us- a descendant of the Rifleman (a Mech we name one of the common Dreadnaught variants after) that has Dakka on it?

anyone else having trouble buying a founder's package? It's not my card and I don't get any kind of failure notification... I just can't figure out what's going on.

it looks like the mech of our dreams has arrived. I love the autocannons! I claim it now it the name of DAKKA DAKKA!

Looks really good.

I don't like it...

So... the Hunchback. Close combat brawler with the AC20 and armor package. Do you think that's the preferred load out or would the Swayback (8 medium lasers/ tons of heat sinks) or the 4N (AC5/ 2x LRM-5) be better in a heavy/assault mech support role?

I'm leaning towards a greater emphasis on fire support and away from a "one gun to rule them all" approach since everyone and their brother will be shooting that right torso of any hunchback around. Although you don't get that huge damage output that a round of AC20 gives you, you theoretically make up for it with more sustained damage over time. I suppose the map that you'll be playing will make a big difference.

If you're leaning towards fire support, wouldn't the Catapult with its tons of LRMs be better suited for that role?

If you want to support Heavies and Assaults in close quarter brawls, on the other hand, any Light or (better yet) Medium would do. Weapon choice is largely a matter of personal preferences. Do you want to dish out a sustained amount of damage by firing a gun again and again, or do you lean more towards alpha spikes?

I thought heavies and assaults generally wanted to engage in close quarters brawls, except for snipers like the Awesome.

Lynata wrote:If you're leaning towards fire support, wouldn't the Catapult with its tons of LRMs be better suited for that role?

If you want to support Heavies and Assaults in close quarter brawls, on the other hand, any Light or (better yet) Medium would do. Weapon choice is largely a matter of personal preferences. Do you want to dish out a sustained amount of damage by firing a gun again and again, or do you lean more towards alpha spikes?

Well, I wanted an "all-rounder" since I plan on at least somewhat roleplaying my mechwarrior. Not everyone gets to have an Atlas. Mediums are the "workhorses" of the mechwarrior world and I've always liked jack of all trades, master of none type vehicles. The Catapult is a long range support mech with a modest medium to short range punch. The Atlas is an all rounder but I think of it as something akin to a Land Raider or Monolith - a center piece. I don't think every lance should have one. I wanted something to contribute at all ranges while maintaining a decent power to weight ratio and some armor. Something that would be maneuverable enough that it could keep the lights from running rings around Atlases and Catapults while also being able to take a hit or two from a heavier mech. A general purpose support mech which is something I think will be sorely missed as I think people will tend to dive to one of the extreme ends of the spectrums (e.g. Atlas [toughness], Jenner [speed], or Catapult [range])

Ah, that makes sense. I suspect you'd enjoy the Centurion for now, or similar Ac/10 mediums once they're added. If you're looking for the perfect ride, you might want to hold out for the Enforcer. It is the perfect example of a balanced medium mech- dangerous at all but extreme ranges, no heat problems, and medium speed.

My favorite Medium Mech was always the Bushwhacker, Less used in the novels but in the previous games man that thing was such a brawler!

And dam hard to shoot too, Freakn miget mech with a ac10. Crazy.

Gitzbitah wrote:Ah, that makes sense. I suspect you'd enjoy the Centurion for now, or similar Ac/10 mediums once they're added. If you're looking for the perfect ride, you might want to hold out for the Enforcer. It is the perfect example of a balanced medium mech- dangerous at all but extreme ranges, no heat problems, and medium speed.

Just read up on the Centurion and you are right! That was basically exactly what I was looking for. Hit 'em early and keep whittling at 'em as they close. Someone the Catapults will be glad to have covering their backsides.

flukezor wrote:My favorite Medium Mech was always the Bushwhacker, Less used in the novels but in the previous games man that thing was such a brawler!

Also: chicken walker!

Gitzbitah wrote:I thought heavies and assaults generally wanted to engage in close quarters brawls, except for snipers like the Awesome.

Depends against whom they fight - if it's other Assaults and Heavies, then yeah (except for the LRM boats and the "snipers" you mentioned). If it's against Lights and Mediums, then they need backup, else the enemy will just run in circles around them. Mediums are perfect for an "escort" role since they're good against those the Assaults have the biggest issue with: Lights.

You can also gear them for close range fire support - just keep in mind that a jack-of-all-trades will not perform as well as the specialists. Even the devs recommended against it. Perhaps, rather than taking a Medium and giving it a smaller engine to make room for heavier guns and armor, instead take a Heavy and give it a faster engine?

That Jägermech looks awesome! In other news, I signed up for the Elite Founder's package, and decided I'm going to be rocking the Hunchback. I wonder how popular the Hunchback is going to end up being in comparison to the other Founder mechs. I've heard a lot people people talking about the Jenner, Catapult, and Atlas, but not so much about the Hunchback. Like I said before, as much as I love the Atlas, I bet they're going to be a dime a dozen once the game gets going, and I don't want to play the mech that tons of other people will pick.

I really like the hunchback, I've tried the lightbulb version and the ac/20 version and really like them both. Not a bad choice if you ask me. Not saying that is how they will be in the final version but mechs like that are important to guard the backs of the assault and heavy front liners.

I've gotten the Legendary Founders pack. Me and my friend are going to be playing Duo a lot i can see, so our plan at this time is to go a Jenner/Catapult combo, 1 spotter/light guard for the catapult. I really like the dynamics and tech tree's they are implementing with this game. Really looking forward for its release.

Big fan of the classic Mech games. Mechwarrior 2 and 3 FTW. Cant wait for this game! Bought the founder pack.
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well Dannygee are you planning to join a house (booo Boring Booo) or join us dakka corps in our merc unit?

Founders invites going out right about now..... good luck dakka corps

I guess you need the founder kits to even have a chance at beta now. Well Have fun guys. *goes and cries in the corner*

don't worry Ledabot well keep your mech warm for you... not saying well keep it in one piece.....


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I've been practicing my skills with MW4 and I have to say although the mechlab is more inkeeping with BT I really hate the limitations... like no changing engine or heatsinks........ its really annoying.

Why can't you change the engines or heatsinks?

I've only played the free MW4 is it different?

you can change the weapons to your hearts desire but there's no options for engine or heatsinks....

Play the MW4 vengeance free, you can change engines and HS. Plus you can update the gfx a little by downloading a hd pack..all free.