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Post by salvia on Feb 23, 2023 13:55:13 GMT -5
Preview of yet another new tank, Sail.
Info that Killshot and Panther are going to get a slight "stat boost" (yay ! I hope their HP will be bumped).
Two Legendary pilots, Helmut who's been renamed as Diesel (unguided missiles) and Neev (close quarters).
A new Legendary assault weapon, plasma-based and doing splash damage. It might end up competing with the DL.
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Post by OU812? on Feb 23, 2023 15:03:41 GMT -5
🤔Still no epic assault pilot? Wonder what that’s about.
The new legendary assault weapon sounds intriguing. It’s the first weapon to pique my interest in while. I wonder if it’s intended to synergies with FFA map-play. As long as it’s not OP’d……..
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Post by S1E1 on Feb 23, 2023 15:28:43 GMT -5
I'm going to go ahead and assume either a new close quarters weapon is coming or we're going to get Shotgun 12s or such. Definitely want the pilot though.
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Post by Koalabear on Feb 23, 2023 15:32:13 GMT -5
I'm hoping the boost comes in the form of of an ability addition. Usually mechs that are Epic and up have abilities that combine 2 or more others. Panther's Stasis Field already combines indestructible fence with stasis while KS only has a dash...oh and splash damage...never mind!  Yes, here's hoping for a BIG HP boost for these two. I'm curious as to what the other two downgraded mechs' abilities will be. I'm guessing they will be rare mechs and the Puma will likely have a shield that doesn't do stasis and the Slingshot will just have a dash. |
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Post by salvia on Feb 24, 2023 3:01:57 GMT -5
🤔Still no epic assault pilot? Wonder what that’s about. The new legendary assault weapon sounds intriguing. It’s the first weapon to pique my interest in while. I wonder if it’s intended to synergies with FFA map-play. As long as it’s not OP’d…….. I'm guessing they want to milk Major, as he prolly didn't get much uptake after the subsequent legendaries were released. |
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Post by salvia on Feb 24, 2023 3:26:51 GMT -5
I'm going to go ahead and assume either a new close quarters weapon is coming or we're going to get Shotgun 12s or such. Definitely want the pilot though. Perhaps even AT16 😂
The SG12 -which will come at some point for sure- will be a fantastic fit for Killshot and Surge.
And yeah I needed a 3rd close quarters pilot so the timing is perfect. Now there's two Legendaries and one upgraded Epic (MVP Neymar) available for fielding CQ weapons.
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Post by salvia on Feb 24, 2023 3:31:21 GMT -5
Yes, here's hoping for a BIG HP boost for these two. I'm curious as to what the other two downgraded mechs' abilities will be. I'm guessing they will be rare mechs and the Puma will likely have a shield that doesn't do stasis and the Slingshot will just have a dash. I could see Plarium bump their HP from 70k to 85k.
Also good guesses regarding Slingshot and Puma. They'd be stuck with the 70k HP and also feature weakened, single abilities.
Edit : damn, thinking about it... Killshot with bumped up HP and dual SG12 would be such a pocket rocket ! 🤤
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Post by salvia on Feb 24, 2023 9:34:25 GMT -5
Some relevant, critical comments from Mayer :
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Post by reconnecting on Feb 24, 2023 15:00:04 GMT -5
Can we get a quick summary of Mayer's main points?
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Post by Koalabear on Feb 24, 2023 15:15:30 GMT -5
Basically, he disagrees with Plarium when they say they are happy with the results of Aegis, Redeemer, Gatecrasher and Orion. Of the bunch, only Orion is worth it and Redeemer is only good when maxed. Aegis and Gatecrasher both have useless abilities.
Puma and Slingshot - good.
Panther and Killshot getting Epic treatment and a boost - good.
MR16 - bad cause the splash and damage are meh compared to long reload.
New pilots - good.
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Post by salvia on Feb 24, 2023 15:17:43 GMT -5
Can we get a quick summary of Mayer's main points? Sorry, I should have done that. Kudos to Koalabear for the recap. |
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Post by S1E1 on Feb 24, 2023 16:22:54 GMT -5
Mayer instantly maxes all his gear and only plays at the tippy top of hangar strength. He's a good analyst but can be rather comfortable with power creep. Like the analysis is more about what is worth spending $100s on than overall game balance.
Redeemer works below max. I don't know on Gatecrasher but I'm ok with the strongest 32EN having some limits on its ability - the stats make it still worth it. And frankly I want Aegis to be unpopular. That yellow dome is the most annoying thing in the game.
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Post by OU812? on Feb 24, 2023 18:13:46 GMT -5
Gatecrasher is big and broad, which currently seems to be limiting in the EMR, RM meta that has developed.
Plarium actually did a good job balancing Gatecrasher and not releasing OP content. Its ability takes some upgrading, skill and creativity to use effectively.
IMHO, Plarium may have been able to make GC smaller and with some better mobility and it’d be a lot more effective and probably still pretty balanced. Wonder if that max 32EN made them lean towards caution when releasing it.
My opinion could be skewed by the fact that my GC is only half-way upgraded and seems pretty slow and squishy.
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Post by salvia on Feb 27, 2023 11:09:51 GMT -5
⚡First look at Slingshot & Puma, courtesy of India Waale :
Slingshot tops up at 57k HP and 19k dash damage.
Puma tops up at 57k HP and his breakable shield wall at 57k durability.
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Post by Koalabear on Mar 1, 2023 8:11:28 GMT -5
Hmm, so Puma and Slingshot really are just weaker version... oh well, they look cool so what a waste of designs!
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Post by salvia on Mar 1, 2023 8:23:57 GMT -5
Hmm, so Puma and Slingshot really are just weaker version... oh well, they look cool so what a waste of designs! I know right ? Especially Slingshot, I really wish Killshot looked like that instead 😑 |
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