Author Topic: MWO Vindicator (Read 8536 times)

Burning Chrome · « **on:** 29 May 2014, 17:10:04 »

Bet you thought it was released huh?

Now to the point of this post:

What do you think the variants will be?

VND-1R obviously.

I'm guessing the VND-1X the first version with the MG instead of SL in the left arm...for the ballistic slot(s).

Probably the 3050 "upgrade" VND-3L as well.

I think the VND-1AA would be an interesting choice.

What about a "Hero" variant? The "St Ive's Blues" perhaps?

Jayof9s · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 May 2014, 18:03:40 »

1R is obvious

1AA is questionable since it is so similar to the 1R but maybe it will differentiate itself by having a higher max engine rating

1X seems likely and would be nice for the ballistic hardpoint

3L seems pretty likely if 3051 isn't "too late" of an intro-date.

The 1SIC is possible, but runs into the same problem of the 1AA, it is too similar to the 1R (edit: though I could see them potentially removing extraneous laser hardpoints for more missiles or something)

As for the hero, who knows. They aren't being very clear in their references, if they're even trying anymore, but I suppose the original St Ives Blues 'Mech is possible or Vong's (though both would be drastically different from their real 'Mechs, since any hero is going to be heavily customized).

YingJanshi · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 May 2014, 18:14:29 »

Not cool dude. Not cool at all. ;D
Thought I might actually have a reason to get back into it. ;D

I'd want one of each.

Cyc · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 May 2014, 19:10:25 »

NNNNNNNNNRRRGH! Don't do that mate!

1R and 3Ls are given, likewise given we are talking MWO 1X seems more likely than 1AA because it opens up ballistic on the chassis while any 1SIC would have higher volume of missile hardpoints.

Given Heroes tending to be more different than better, wondering actually if the 1AA will be Hero rather than the Vong. Higher engine cap, more jump jet options and maybe give it a SRM rather than LRM out the gate would different fit the current Hero direction.

worktroll · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 May 2014, 19:29:35 »

10 buys you one that it'll be a Sumo Vindicator - squat and heavy-set.

Burning Chrome · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 May 2014, 08:48:15 »

Heh.

Is it wrong that I had a semi-evil chuckle? O:-)

IMO, Vong's or the St Ive's Blues would make sense for a hero, especially the latter due to the unique paint scheme.

So what about slots?

VND-1R, 3E, 1M?
VND-1X, 2E, 1M, 1B?
VND-1AA, 3E, 1M? (Higher Engine Cap, 5 or more Jump Jets)
VND-1SIC, 3E, 1M? (20-Tube Count?)
VND-3L, 2E, 2M?

Jayof9s · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 May 2014, 08:59:56 »

Quote from: Burning Chrome on 30 May 2014, 08:48:15

Heh.

Is it wrong that I had a semi-evil chuckle? O:-)

IMO, Vong's or the St Ive's Blues would make sense for a hero, especially the latter due to the unique paint scheme.

So what about slots?

VND-1R, 3E, 1M?
VND-1X, 2E, 1M, 1B?
VND-1AA, 3E, 1M? (Higher Engine Cap, 5 or more Jump Jets)
VND-1SIC, 3E, 1M? (20-Tube Count?)
VND-3L, 2E, 2M?

They rarely keep hardpoints to just what the design holds (except with Clan Omnis).

On that note, I'd expect:
1R: 4E, 1-2M
1X: 2E, 1-2M, 1-2B
1AA: 3E, 1-2M, higher max engine rating / more possible JJ
1SIC: 3E, 2-3M (2 if the other designs only have 1M, 3 if they have 2M)
3L: 2E, 2M sounds about right, the advanced tech designs sometimes seem to have worse hardpoints to make up for the fact that they come with a few tech upgrades

Fatebringer · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 May 2014, 10:18:05 »

Quote from: Cyc on 29 May 2014, 19:10:25

NNNNNNNNNRRRGH! Don't do that mate!

Seyla! :P

The "Angel" variant would probably be a good champion.

Cyc · « **Reply #8 on:** 06 August 2014, 23:09:08 »

Soon!

http://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/167089-august-update-and-roll-out/

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Aug 19th Vindicator Hero for sale (MC):Hero mech version released Aug 19th with MC a week later and C-Bills the week after that as per the established pipeline.

martian · « **Reply #9 on:** 07 August 2014, 01:27:56 »

Clan OmniMech Nova will be available for C-Bills in the same moment.

Burning Chrome · « **Reply #10 on:** 07 August 2014, 10:29:37 »

Have any images been released?

martian · « **Reply #11 on:** 07 August 2014, 10:33:40 »

Quote from: Burning Chrome on 07 August 2014, 10:29:37

Have any images been released?

As far as I know - no.

Cyc · « **Reply #12 on:** 07 August 2014, 17:33:04 »

No official art yet, but Alex Iglesias has drawn his take on it in the past which might give a vague guideline of what to expect:

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #13 on:** 07 August 2014, 18:02:42 »

I sure hope PGI finds the moxie to make an exceptional hero for the Vindicator.
I might not be a CCAF guy, but the Vindi has always held a special place among the true classics...

Wrangler · « **Reply #14 on:** 07 August 2014, 21:21:15 »

I wonder why there only the Vindicator as being the only new Inner Sphere design?

Cyc · « **Reply #15 on:** 07 August 2014, 21:35:31 »

PGI are just taking their time getting back to the usual process of release when their not doing big packs like Project Phoenix and the Clan Collection, a new chassis every month or so following the Hero 1st week - Normal Variants for MC 2dn week - Normal Variants for C-Bills 3rd/4th week patten.

MarauderD · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 August 2014, 13:59:29 »

http://mwomercs.com/news/2014/08/919-vindicator-concept-art-release-dates

Vindy concept looks great. Even as a Davionista smoke jag, I'll buy them for cbills and master them out.

Jayof9s · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 August 2014, 14:16:37 »

I like it. Though I want to see what it looks like once it actually makes it into game; some of their models fall a bit short of the excellent concept art.

Orin J. · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 August 2014, 14:33:55 »

let's hope it looks close to that in-game, i like the way they did it's feet.

Cyc · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 August 2014, 17:30:03 »

Oooooh, very nice. And great to see actual concept art out before the 'Mech. Just realised its been five months between drinks for IS players too, so lots of interest in the Vindi.

Burning Chrome · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 August 2014, 17:40:28 »

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 August 2014, 18:00:07 »

I love Alex. This is straight-up extraordinary.

Sharpnel · « **Reply #22 on:** 13 August 2014, 23:54:13 »

Quote from: Burning Chrome on 13 August 2014, 17:40:28

Why for is there an FS Sunburst on the right shoulder and the Cappie logo on the left thigh?

martian · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 August 2014, 02:02:54 »

Quote from: Sharpnel on 13 August 2014, 23:54:13

Why for is there an FS Sunburst on the right shoulder and the Cappie logo on the left thigh?

That's not Davion Sunburst.

It's the insignia of the 5^th McCarron's Armored Cavalry (Capellan Confederation).

Cyc · « **Reply #24 on:** 14 August 2014, 02:33:52 »

Its the art that keeps on giving, only just noticed the manufacturer and weapon brand tags :)

Wrangler · « **Reply #25 on:** 14 August 2014, 07:29:31 »

I like the new look. Only thing i'm not certain about is it reminds me of the Highlander the way its done.

martian · « **Reply #26 on:** 14 August 2014, 07:31:11 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 14 August 2014, 07:29:31

I like the new look. Only thing i'm not certain about is it reminds me of the Highlander the way its done.

I hope it will be faster ... ;)

SubtleAsAHammer · « **Reply #27 on:** 14 August 2014, 09:20:48 »

I now have a decision to make as I was replacing my IS mechs with Clan Omnis.

Cyc · « **Reply #28 on:** 19 August 2014, 18:11:20 »

The Hero is out and its the St. Ives Blue! Of course with chassis in game Smurfy datamining can reveal the other variants and their hardpoints as well:

Orin J. · « **Reply #29 on:** 19 August 2014, 19:19:01 »

of the four, i kinda feel the avenging angel vindy would be better suited as the hero 'mech, but whatever.

AMS is rapidly becoming a stock item, i'm thinking. i don't like it since it's a band-aid on the bigger problem of maps rewarding bad plays, but i've given up on this game being properly managed for some time.