RecGuide Index and WYSIWYG Variants

[Karasu]

Okay, I might give it a go as a big sheet.

[SCC]

I think we’ve explored sub optimal flavor designs aplenty.  For the lighter mechs, I’m hoping to see viability.  In 3150’s, that’s a tall order (see Wulfen or Gunsmith).

Do you mean viability on the game board or viability under in-universe conditions? Because those are two different things.

[Scotty]

For anyone with RecGuide Vol 4, the new all-IS Wasp is the kind of thing that's both.  Remember that "viability on the game board" is not the same thing as beating its weight-class peers in a 1v1.  A 500 and change BV fast scout that isn't a 1200 BV striker blinged to the nines in Clantech is a bunch more points you can spend on something else.

[Karasu]

As promised, I've done a little bit of work on this.  Currently, I haven't distinguished between Phoenix and non-Phoenix versions (my base spreadsheet doesn't specify) and I've only looked at the top 50ish non-Omnimechs, based on number of versions.
Matching variants have the same number of weapon systems in more-or-less the same place, with a bit of leeway over type.
Close variants ony differ in minor ways, for example the existence of rear-mounted or 1/2t weapons, or minor variance in total missile tubes.

It's in this Google doc.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JDggcu7ZkEwX2EczFLMm94nHoz81DXe5_K1dm-OuT-Q/edit?usp=sharing

If people like it, I shall spend time expanding it and taking comments.

[Sartris]

i've redone the first post (and the thread title) to include an index of mechs appearing the recguides, in addition to the WYSIWYG list

[Empyrus]

I'll note that the Fenris K matches the art if you allow replacing missile ports with other weapons (and don't care on where or how AMS systems appear).

[Karasu]

I'm surprised that you've got the BLR-6C listed as WYSIWYG since it "does away with the signature arm weapon".

[Sartris]

Mistakes are probable

[GreekFire]

I'll note that the Fenris K matches the art if you allow replacing missile ports with other weapons (and don't care on where or how AMS systems appear).

Fenris K doesn't work, it's got a hand actuator on the arm with the two ER Mediums.

[Sartris]

yeah, there are little things like that. the behemoth 7 has the extra ERLL in addition to the SPL.

so far the T configs have been the only mini-matching variants of the classic clan omnis

[Empyrus]

Fenris K doesn't work, it's got a hand actuator on the arm with the two ER Mediums.

Ah, didn't notice that. Though it is actually the LPL/ERSL arm that is the issue. Sigh.

Fortunately the Fenris T is pretty nice. Supercharger, and all weapons sync well at close range, unlike the Fenris Prime which is more of a sniper with some extras.

[Beargram]

If people like it, I shall spend time expanding it and taking comments.

I appreciate the spreadsheet format, thank you.

[Guardian11]

I'll note that the Fenris K matches the art if you allow replacing missile ports with other weapons (and don't care on where or how AMS systems appear).

The Fenris K actually seems to be a Fenris A made to actually be good. LPL replaces the LB2-X, a LAMS replaces the AMS, and adds an ER Small Laser.

[Sartris]

wave one complete

[Sartris]

added a section to highlight the new mech in each guide.

we're effectively getting the mech section of a full TRO here along with stuff like the goliath c. the T configs and the updated classic designs would follow in a NTNU record sheet product. i'd call it the Real TRO 3150™ but it lacks vees, ba, and aero. the only canon units debuting after 3144 are in XTRO Republic 3 and the recguides so TRO 3150 is a bit of a misnomer.

[Empyrus]

TRO3150 adds info to 'Mechs between 3145 and 3150, hence the name me thinks.

[Sartris]

I’ll acknowledge they exist when the record sheets appear and they show up on the MUL

[Sartris]

new cycle, new update

[BATTLEMASTER]

The only way I'll ever play WYSIWYG is if battle damage is actually simulated on the minis.  Everyone at the game table will have a Dremel and a torch on hand  >:D

[Sartris]

obligatory update

[Tyler Jorgensson]

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