Resistance Pack up for Sale, All Variants Listed

http://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/175678-resistance-faq/page__pid__3844568#entry3844568

PGI has gotten a lot better on the FAQ side aswell.

 

While it doesn't affect me personally, I'm glad PGI is extending the AS7-S deadline so those who skipped clans but are picking up this package have the opportunity. That's class.

Myself, the package is attractive...just not until the END of November when the bonus reward deadline for the package itself comes up. Already have the Fatlass and have a King Crab on the way, so those aren't major considerations for me.

But as a completionist, not a purist, PGI has managed to make the package attractive enough for me as a currently progressing player* ...bankable premium time that can now be pulled out in one month blocks and C-Bill bonus variants I will probably enjoy playing are very nice. And more colors means I can keep not spending MC on colors, so I do at least consider that added value for what colors often go on sale for...even using discount values, something like ~$25+ in colors assuming you were buying them all at max thriftiness? I know a lot of people don't buy colors at all, or only a few, but more paint-job options without having to pay for them is a big perk for me, just not one I can throw money at as a lone consideration or 'truly' that value. Same deal for faction warhorns/cockpit items.



*=I have all of three chassis mastered across all variants, one of which I need to revisit because of the AH, and am still missing something like over 75 individual variants even before this package hits. So much progress to go....

 

i stand corrected.

Now the big question, do I want to get the Wrath Package...
Don't think I want to spend for Wave II package.

 

The Enforcer jumps, can run fast, one has absurd energy hardpoints, another has ballistics. I deem the Blackjack obsolete.

 

There is something to the blackjack's high-mounted hard points which could still make it viable. Plus, don't forget that quirks and drop ship tonnage limits are right around the corner. I is hard to argue about obsolete mechs in the pending environment.

 

Grasshopper is the only 1 I'd pilot, and I think it will make a great mech too with that hardpoints and JJs.

 

My thoughts about the newcomers.

Panther
It's supposed to be a hard hitting Kurita scout. But, although I'm not a follower of the "speed-is-live" doctrine (as I manage to do successful runs in slower lights), I think scouting is off-limits for this Mech. Separating it from the main group will make it a prime for other lights or even fast mediums.
The GRF-ish loadout gives me a (although not unexpected) a severe headache. My guess is that it's best suited for longrange supression fire. Man ECM would look sexy on this one.

Enforcer
It's compared to the TBT here....probably due to the comparable mobility. I see the pint there. Teh TBT is one of the few Mechs still not in my hangars, so there's not much I can say about it. Everytime I saw a TBT it was more liek a supporter than an infighter. I'm thinking of the Enforcer as a badass brawler, especialley the one with the 2x2B arms.

Grasshopper..... love that it won over the BK. (Always hated that bastard) Nothing says laserbiatch better than a Hopper. But I don't htink it can beat the Phract powerwise. Though I'm eager to do a duell between those two.

Zeus... I totally agree that that's the overall best Mech of this pack. Versatile variants, competitive hardpoints, and an unique style in itself, not to mention probably one of the most expected Mechs in this game. If I would go a la carte, this would be my first choice followed by the Enforcer.

But beeing me means that I already bought the full monty (gota have 'em all, babay!)

 

Might even get myself this pack. I like IS mechs, tho the clans are star wise in every way better the IS mechs has more charm imo.

 

Falconium - the AS7-S seems good so far even non upgraded. Only advantage I can see to the DDC now is ECM if you like brawlers. It tanks superbly with a STD 350 and the arms didn't feel too low. Not high but much better than Dragons etc.

I thought the Black Knight and Cyclops won but it was close - ergo why they felt the need to explain why they hadn't gone for those two?

Enforcer and Zeus intrigue me but as I keep saying so much will depend on the quirks coming out.

They've just updated the front sheet to add the C-Bill bonus ones: PNT-10K; ENF-5D; GHR-5J and ZEU-6S.

 

About the Panther: time to use the missing Engine Size for a STD250. How about?

 

What?

 

The BlackJack can mount AC/20!
The BlackJack is the cutest mech!
The BlackJack will never be obsolete!

 

I mean use the Weight due to low Engine Cap for STD250 Builds

 

BJ will stil be around. It has already been written and I second that: High profile arms FTW!

 

I've been debating on getting this pack. I like the Panther and the Enforcer. The other two I couldn't care less about.

I begin to think that owning new mechs, due to the open customization mechanics of MWO, is really superfluous because you can already get the same, or better, in other mechs. The Panther was a PPC sporting little engine of death for light/scout lances but in MWO anything can mount a PPC on it and the Enforcer was exactly that however there are already mechs out there that do the job better in the same weight class.

At this point buying new mechs comes down to "I like the shape and the name of that mech so I will get it".

Hopefully quirks can help resolve this.

 

Panther: Shit. Not worth it unless quirks are good. If you want slow, you can get a jenner/firestarter that does the job better still.
Enforcer: It is ok. Not OMG, but Decent common mech. Will see if the jumping ballistic plays out well.
Grasshopper: Nice for a jumpy heavy energy boat. Just ignore the shit head missile. I would still prefer African American Knight but this one is ok.
Zeus: Nice. Let's see if the speed makes up for that 5 tons. This is battlemaster-lite.

 

Ummh... as much as I like the Blackjack its really not cute.

 

Is it cute enough now?



(I should enter the Halloween contest with this pix)