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Title: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Mech42ace on 03 August 2017, 19:10:31
http://mwomercs.com/news/2017/08/1869-thanatos-lore
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Deadborder on 03 August 2017, 20:04:35
Yay for Felix!
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 04 August 2017, 11:48:17
Very nice!
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Burning Chrome on 04 August 2017, 13:57:34
Boring.

Always looked like a saggy ass/butt-cheeks with arms and legs to me.

Could've been worse I guess, but wish it was something else.

Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Dmon on 05 August 2017, 01:24:05
I enjoyed that little bit of fluff.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 08 August 2017, 11:23:41
This is the first mech I've wanted to purchase in a very, very long time.
Someone please talk me out of it-- quick. Before I start playing again... ;)
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Iron Wolf on 12 September 2017, 21:42:46
Very cool, always like this mech.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: worktroll on 12 September 2017, 21:45:39
I enjoyed that little bit of fluff.

Well, they stole borrowed from the best - the Thanatos Felix was one of the successful entries in Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs.

Hope they say something nice to the fan who came up with the idea, way back when.

W.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: solmanian on 01 November 2017, 00:42:53
Boring.

Always looked like a saggy ass/butt-cheeks with arms and leg to me.

Could've been worse I guess, but wish it was something else.
From MW4 I remember it looking like a bunch of boxes stacked together. Not cool enough to pilot myself like the Novacat, but throw it to a lancemate as a placeholder until you get thyself A Mad Cat, like god intended.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Luciora on 01 November 2017, 01:43:46
Man, my first large scale modding project was customizing each mech from that TRO.  I really should repaint a few of them though.

Well, they stole borrowed from the best - the Thanatos Felix was one of the successful entries in Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs.

Hope they say something nice to the fan who came up with the idea, way back when.

W.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Wrangler on 01 November 2017, 06:10:02
Well, they stole borrowed from the best - the Thanatos Felix was one of the successful entries in Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs.

Hope they say something nice to the fan who came up with the idea, way back when.

W.
Woah I didn't realize they were using RS: Unique's Mechs stuff for MWO entry. That's pretty cool.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 06 November 2017, 22:09:26
First in-game shot of Thanatos on the upcoming map.
(https://i.redditmedia.com/bO_SiIDistMM-kc3oRAO_rkzic5k8uIwYwDR_rtFzCg.jpg?w=1024&s=962fbfda0a56543716cebc20ad251bfe)
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Deadborder on 06 November 2017, 23:48:12
Interesting looking map. Any idea what the theme/concept is?
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 07 November 2017, 00:08:37
Interesting looking map. Any idea what the theme/concept is?

Rubellite Oasis - combination of various map assets, post-nuclear disaster theme it seems based off the video preview

Video preview for Rubellite Oasis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQTuLAczoP0

Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 07 November 2017, 23:40:56
Coutdown
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/424f8ead2defcf9ff23664b50c82e79d.jpg)

day one of course is badges

STANDARD TITLE: The Death Wish
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/49675a3d0480ff8f31bfda1d41f9f138.png)

COLLECTORS TITLE: The God of Death
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/a5d83fd9f1e98ac7354f533f1f4caf5e.png)
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Wrangler on 08 November 2017, 09:06:57
Wow, that's alot lasers for something that hodge podge of Missiles and medium lasers.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Orin J. on 08 November 2017, 16:16:05
Interesting looking map. Any idea what the theme/concept is?

i'd be more interested in what the layout is like- MWO has always had awfully lopsided maps for a game that's just arena shootan'.  #P
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 08 November 2017, 17:54:12
Day 2 is Pattern day

Davion
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/2c7fc84c2c7d6b3afeb92276bff83fe5.jpg)
FRR
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/741e2a6b1e5592bab3fda5a48fb912bd.jpg)
Kurita
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/a101d000bc423c73a87a2d5da167cc47.jpg)
Liao
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/871121010b2619674ab73b09c6d8fb11.jpg)
Marik
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/0cc6ee0909912c5e24939c06fff5abe1.jpg)
Steiner
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/4b18c4874a043758e674e5631f2e3a4c.jpg)
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Wrangler on 09 November 2017, 07:26:35
By looking at all these pictures. You'd would think Thanatos was OmniMech.  ;D  In your face Great House budget cutters, Thanatos living the dream!

Rasalhague and Liao Color schemes are very nice
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 09 November 2017, 12:28:03
...and Liao Color schemes are very nice."

Blasphemy!! I only see Fed Suns Brigade of Guards, and Lyran Guard RCT schemes. I have no idea what else you're on about... ;)
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 09 November 2017, 22:45:13
Scale Comparison day = XL VERY UNSAFE - view the countdown page at MWO for more - https://mwomercs.com/news/2017/11/1949-countdown-to-thanatos-release-nov-14th
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/7a5353ada42e0018ac3b693cabc2fa80.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/fc43e4c6b93304a633863301cb65f8b4.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/e3701d7a09a3f61c38716a7591a1cb4e.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/203c503e9448c2ee95553fea86d22164.jpg)
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Caedis Animus on 10 November 2017, 00:14:26
Well, PGI, way to completely obsolete the Black Knight. At least we get a dual Gauss Stealth Armor mech out of the deal.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Easy on 10 November 2017, 00:27:49
cleanup
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Orin J. on 10 November 2017, 10:36:06
one the one hand, those dual gauss mounts on the effective top of the 'mech make me slightly nervous this thing's gonna reward those stubborn hillhumpers, on the other, i don't see an angle where you can protect your side torsos.....it came out pretty at least!
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: MarauderD on 10 November 2017, 11:41:41
Well, PGI, way to completely obsolete the Black Knight. At least we get a dual Gauss Stealth Armor mech out of the deal.

I think you'll run into a crit problem with that. ECM is in the side torso on the Thanny in MWO. Then you need two more slots for stealth armor, and then a Gauss rifle. Thats 11 Crits.

That means standard engine only. In MWO, that is going to run you too many tons to have any meaningful ability to re position. Snipers that can't re position.....well, you know what happens to them.

I'm sure some pilots will try this build, but I don't think a Stealth armored slug with two gauss rifles is going to be fun to pilot. When those 8 LMG Mist Lynxes find you, you'll be tearing your hair out.

Just my .02 cents!
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 10 November 2017, 18:07:48
Quirks announced aaaaaaaaaaaaand it still very XL unsafe

(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/0094164831b6a3723667beb3c1b54e6f.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/77d3e1cf19efccc0619cae0831b65199.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/c9488940c0c5227add6011ba024f4e31.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/f692c6bce73ea5025801ee899b3efc9c.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/79d3ef38b998a6c2dcc02e2d9cae717d.jpg)
(https://mwomercs.com/static/img/news/media/44f5196513265d4754581e3b469208b0.jpg)
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 11 November 2017, 17:22:04
Cockpit preview - new map sounds very loud...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOAKXHUAy_E
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 12 November 2017, 16:18:14
Walking animation preview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHhd-z13yCE
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Caedis Animus on 16 November 2017, 23:07:20
As far as IS 75 tonners go... The only mech as severely underwhelming to me as the Thanatos is the post-nerf Black Knight.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Cyc on 19 November 2017, 07:11:51
I love my Resistance Black Knight, still a prime money maker for me and 'Mech I most often almost get Ace of Spades in :(

Not having much luck or enjoyment in the Thanatos. Even with LFE they get focused so bad as easy prey -_-
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Wrangler on 19 November 2017, 15:07:36
AC/20 packing Thantos is interesting twist....the 6 MRM10 with Artemis is interesting....
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Caedis Animus on 19 November 2017, 19:46:36
MRMs don't gain anything from Artemis, Wrangler.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Wrangler on 19 November 2017, 22:07:49
MRMs don't gain anything from Artemis, Wrangler.
So why do they have them on that variant?
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Deadborder on 19 November 2017, 22:21:02
MRMs don't gain anything from Artemis, Wrangler.

Might be referring to Apollo. Or, alternatively, Artemis does work differently in MWO then tabletop, so they might work with MRMs after all.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Caedis Animus on 20 November 2017, 19:38:28
So why do they have them on that variant?

What do you mean? There's no 'MRM-XX+Artemis IV' weapon, and I've never noted a marked increase in missile accuracy when using MRMs with Artemis enabled, and Apollo isn't in this game.

Well, I'm blaming dev oversight if it has Artemis installed, because it doesn't do anything for that variant. Or at least it should not. Because I have four MRM-equipped mechs that at one point had Artemis IV that I never uninstalled, and I never get a benefit from it.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Wrangler on 20 November 2017, 21:27:04
Sorry make a fuss. I just didn't understand it having it listed in the stats posted in those pictures from the lab.
The TNS-5T has in it's info saying "Artemis Equipment = Standard"

I guess it's just fluke of way the lab is or how the game is done.  I don't mean to distract from the Thantos roll out.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Burning Chrome on 22 November 2017, 12:03:02
Fun mech...

...to farm damage on or just kill outright.


I am enjoying my GRF-5M(L).  Thanks PGI!
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 22 November 2017, 13:38:56
The B33f's latest video on his Gauss + Stealth Armor Thany was pretty entertaining.
Title: Re: MWO Thanatos announced!
Post by: Caedis Animus on 24 November 2017, 05:43:57
The TNS-5T has in it's info saying "Artemis Equipment = Standard"
Oh. That just means it has standard, non-Artemis guidance. As in, "Standard Guidance Systems).

So yeah. No Artemis. You can add it, but you'd also need to add the required compatible missile systems (LRMs+SRMs, obviously).