Behold the Mech King!
May. 19th, 2003 07:54 pmD/L'd the new mechassault content tonight. Haven't tried the new maps or CTF over Live because...well...I just had to jump into each of the new mechs and take a few turns around the Grinder to get a feel for them.
So. Here we go.
Loki: Okay. The good news is that it's a Loki. You're fast, extremely heat efficient, ECMed, and carry a fairly diverse weapons spread.
The bad news is that you are still piloting a Loki. You have shit armor, your diverse weapons are often ineffective (your ACs are pathetic), and if you don't use the stealth well, you are gonna get punked.
Hellbringer: JESUS CHRIST! Take a Loki. Improve the mobility, give it jumpers, give it HOMING FLAMERS OF BALLS OF FUCKING FIRE !!!, give it a tiny LRM rack rather than a medium SRM rack, and you have a truly awesome mech for fast in close combat. This thing was amazing in River City, and its' heat signature is just as low as the Loki if not lower. No stealth, but I'm willing to make the trade. I like it a lot. Might even replace the Bowman as my preferred 'low end' heavy mech.
I like these. A lot. Should be fun to take them out onto Live and enjoy.
(Side note: Go read this if you have any interest in theological examinations of the Matrix Reloaded. It's not bad at all.)
jwhorfin,
avylin, and
neeri are to blame.
Name: Matt
Sex: Male, and yes, dear.
Birthday: 2/20/1981
Height: 6'1", or something.
Hair Color: Brown with red.
Eye Color: Depends.
Eye Color of Choice: Blue-grey.
Writing Hand: Ambidextrous, but more often than not right.
BODY ILLS AND SKILLS
Nervous Habits: Cracking knuckles, cracking neck, biting nails.
Do you bite your nails?: At times.
Are you double jointed?: No, no I don't think so.
Can you roll your tongue?: Yes I can. Not that well, but I can.
Can you blow smoke rings?: Never tried.
Can you blow spit bubbles?: Yes, I can.
Can you cross your eyes?: Indeeed.
CLOTHES
On the average, how much money do you carry in your purse/wallet?: Very little. Probably $15 if that.
What jewelry do you wear 24/7?: None.
Favorite Piece of Clothing: Probably my blue Samurai clubber shirt.
Pajamas: Boxers.
FOOD
Do you wind your spaghetti or cut it?: Depends if I'm using real forks or plastic.
Have you ever eaten Spam?: Spam /and/ Treet. Fear.
How often do you brush your teeth?: Twice a day.
How often do you shower/bathe?: Each morning.
How long does your shower last?: Reasonably long amounts of time.
Have you ever colored/highlighted your hair?: Blood red for halloween. Thought about going back to it now and again.
If the fountain of youth existed, would you drink from it?: I don't know, honestly. Only if certain others did, too. Knowing I'd have to lose them...mm.
Do you paint your nails?: Naaah.
MANNERS
Do you swear?: Fuckin' A'.
Do you ever spit?: Yes, at times.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE...
Food: Ma Po Tofu. This month.
Flower: Red roses with thorns.
Month: February.
Day: Friday.
Cartoon: Samurai Jack if it's American, Hellsing if anime.
Shoe Brand: I seem to wear a lot of New Balance or Drew.
Subject in school: History.
Color: Dark Green.
People to talk to online: Well...everyone I talk to online? Particularly
skarlette.
Sport: Hockey.
Body part on/in you: Brain.
TV show: Law and Order: Criminal Intent. It's a drug, I'm addicted.
Movies: X2 is /definently/ up there.
Holiday: New Years, because it's one my family has been forced to accept is for me and my friends, and not for being forced to spend time with my family on.
Magazine: Probably Toyfare, though I don't have a subscription.
Vacationing Spot: Chicago is starting to handily beat out Isle Royale.
Thing To Do In The Summer: Eat ice cream, go walking, visit friends.
Thing To Do In The Winter: Warm blankets, hot cider, bring friends to my place, hit the arcade.
TV Station: Several.
IN AND AROUND
The CD Player: Custom mix CD.
Person you talk most on the phone with:
demeterschild. She tends to call me whenever she's on the road.
Do you regularly check yourself out in store windows and mirrors?: Not at all.
What color is your bedroom?: Waaaaaaaay too white.
Do you use an alarm clock?: Yup!
Name one thing you are obsessed with: Robots.
Have you ever skinny-dipped with the opposite sex?: Yes.
Ever sunbathed nude?: Nope.
Window seat or aisle?: Either. But windows are neat to watch.
LA LA LAND
What's your sleeping position?: On my side or on my back.
Do you snore?: So I'm told.
Do you sleepwalk: Nope.
Do you talk in your sleep?: I'm told I do.
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?: Nope.
How about with the light on?: Nope. Unless I fell asleep reading which...has happened once or twice.
Do you fall asleep with the TV or radio on?: Rarely. But not often.
So. Here we go.
Loki: Okay. The good news is that it's a Loki. You're fast, extremely heat efficient, ECMed, and carry a fairly diverse weapons spread.
The bad news is that you are still piloting a Loki. You have shit armor, your diverse weapons are often ineffective (your ACs are pathetic), and if you don't use the stealth well, you are gonna get punked.
Hellbringer: JESUS CHRIST! Take a Loki. Improve the mobility, give it jumpers, give it HOMING FLAMERS OF BALLS OF FUCKING FIRE !!!, give it a tiny LRM rack rather than a medium SRM rack, and you have a truly awesome mech for fast in close combat. This thing was amazing in River City, and its' heat signature is just as low as the Loki if not lower. No stealth, but I'm willing to make the trade. I like it a lot. Might even replace the Bowman as my preferred 'low end' heavy mech.
I like these. A lot. Should be fun to take them out onto Live and enjoy.
(Side note: Go read this if you have any interest in theological examinations of the Matrix Reloaded. It's not bad at all.)
Name: Matt
Sex: Male, and yes, dear.
Birthday: 2/20/1981
Height: 6'1", or something.
Hair Color: Brown with red.
Eye Color: Depends.
Eye Color of Choice: Blue-grey.
Writing Hand: Ambidextrous, but more often than not right.
BODY ILLS AND SKILLS
Nervous Habits: Cracking knuckles, cracking neck, biting nails.
Do you bite your nails?: At times.
Are you double jointed?: No, no I don't think so.
Can you roll your tongue?: Yes I can. Not that well, but I can.
Can you blow smoke rings?: Never tried.
Can you blow spit bubbles?: Yes, I can.
Can you cross your eyes?: Indeeed.
CLOTHES
On the average, how much money do you carry in your purse/wallet?: Very little. Probably $15 if that.
What jewelry do you wear 24/7?: None.
Favorite Piece of Clothing: Probably my blue Samurai clubber shirt.
Pajamas: Boxers.
FOOD
Do you wind your spaghetti or cut it?: Depends if I'm using real forks or plastic.
Have you ever eaten Spam?: Spam /and/ Treet. Fear.
How often do you brush your teeth?: Twice a day.
How often do you shower/bathe?: Each morning.
How long does your shower last?: Reasonably long amounts of time.
Have you ever colored/highlighted your hair?: Blood red for halloween. Thought about going back to it now and again.
If the fountain of youth existed, would you drink from it?: I don't know, honestly. Only if certain others did, too. Knowing I'd have to lose them...mm.
Do you paint your nails?: Naaah.
MANNERS
Do you swear?: Fuckin' A'.
Do you ever spit?: Yes, at times.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE...
Food: Ma Po Tofu. This month.
Flower: Red roses with thorns.
Month: February.
Day: Friday.
Cartoon: Samurai Jack if it's American, Hellsing if anime.
Shoe Brand: I seem to wear a lot of New Balance or Drew.
Subject in school: History.
Color: Dark Green.
People to talk to online: Well...everyone I talk to online? Particularly
Sport: Hockey.
Body part on/in you: Brain.
TV show: Law and Order: Criminal Intent. It's a drug, I'm addicted.
Movies: X2 is /definently/ up there.
Holiday: New Years, because it's one my family has been forced to accept is for me and my friends, and not for being forced to spend time with my family on.
Magazine: Probably Toyfare, though I don't have a subscription.
Vacationing Spot: Chicago is starting to handily beat out Isle Royale.
Thing To Do In The Summer: Eat ice cream, go walking, visit friends.
Thing To Do In The Winter: Warm blankets, hot cider, bring friends to my place, hit the arcade.
TV Station: Several.
IN AND AROUND
The CD Player: Custom mix CD.
Person you talk most on the phone with:
Do you regularly check yourself out in store windows and mirrors?: Not at all.
What color is your bedroom?: Waaaaaaaay too white.
Do you use an alarm clock?: Yup!
Name one thing you are obsessed with: Robots.
Have you ever skinny-dipped with the opposite sex?: Yes.
Ever sunbathed nude?: Nope.
Window seat or aisle?: Either. But windows are neat to watch.
LA LA LAND
What's your sleeping position?: On my side or on my back.
Do you snore?: So I'm told.
Do you sleepwalk: Nope.
Do you talk in your sleep?: I'm told I do.
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?: Nope.
How about with the light on?: Nope. Unless I fell asleep reading which...has happened once or twice.
Do you fall asleep with the TV or radio on?: Rarely. But not often.
re: mech badassness
Date: 2003-05-19 06:49 pm (UTC)But DUDE. Serious about that Hellbringer? That's awesome. I must. get. live already, arrrrgh!
Re: mech badassness
Date: 2003-05-19 07:03 pm (UTC)It's only $50! c'mon!
Re: mech badassness
Date: 2003-05-20 03:32 am (UTC)For overall coolness and balance, I've always liked the Bushwhacker. It sounds like an Aussie design, to me. :) And it could potentially be a LAM, if a mech game ever implements the LAM rules. I want to fly through the skkkyyyyyyeeeee...