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Nah, I don't want to make this too easy, after all. Shine on you crazy diamonds   (the pink background is my transparency layer, but nothing's final yet so I'm not bothering in case I decide that Charger is just too good  )
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PoptartsNinja posted:Nah, Good grief, we're digging waaaaay into the back of the toy chest now ain't we?  PoptartsNinja posted:Shine on you crazy diamonds Where is my Yakuza Princess Tragic Love Story 'Mech? 
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Sep 9, 2017 03:28
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CourValant posted:Where is my Yakuza Princess Tragic Love Story 'Mech? Nobody's ever satisfied. Still, it's a good thing that giant insects can't fly.  I'm going to need someone who's comfortable with maneuvering a stupid-fast jumper.
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Sep 9, 2017 03:35
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PoptartsNinja posted:Still, it's a good thing that giant insects can't fly. . . . ja-ump-ingu spi-da-ru!!!! PoptartsNinja posted:I'm going to need someone who's comfortable with maneuvering a stupid-fast jumper. Even more so than the Screamer?
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Sep 9, 2017 03:41
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PoptartsNinja posted:I'm torn. I badly want to saddle a player with an O-Bakemono but don't want to create a situation where they're worthless if the players they have to coordinate with die or won't play ball. quote:The primary weapons on the O-Bakemono are a pair of Shigunga Arrow IV Systems. The Arrow IVs have an effective range of up to three kilometers, allowing the O-Bakemono to stay at extreme ranges MIRACLES OF SUPER SCIENCE
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Sep 9, 2017 03:41
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PoptartsNinja posted:
OOHHHH mech partly made of a spring and stupid fast? sign me up!
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Sep 9, 2017 03:44
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CourValant posted:Even more so than the Screamer? The Spider -8X hits the coveted 10 hex jump and slaps nimble jumper onto it. Nimble jumper lets it zig-zag and take non-straight jumping paths, which is already powerful, but so long as it opts to make even a one-hex zig-zag it pushes its jumping TMM up an additional +1, to a ludicrous +5. The only downside, this also adds to the Spider's to-hit modifier. Which is almost entirely offset by pulse laser benefits. I'm going to hate this thing and the only reason it's here is because it is absolutely the sort of `Mech the DCMS would assign to this. Or, in other words, it can jump like this:  I am already regretting putting it in the lineup. PoptartsNinja fucked around with this message at 03:57 on Sep 9, 2017 |
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Sep 9, 2017 03:52
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PoptartsNinja posted:Or, in other words, it can jump like this: The movement orders for that thing is going to be rather involved.
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Sep 9, 2017 04:01
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PoptartsNinja posted:Nah, Beavis is getting rather excited with all those infernos and flamers.
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Sep 9, 2017 04:06
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CourValant posted:The movement orders for that thing is going to be rather involved. "Jumping 0346 via 0846, 0548, and 0545, facing 0245" would work, probably. And all that really matters is making a zig; complexity of manoeuvre is optional. But recommended, of course. Just because the lines will be pretty.
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Sep 9, 2017 04:23
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I really need to sign up to be a pilot. I would probably enjoy
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Sep 9, 2017 04:33
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AAAAA! Real Muenster posted:I really need to sign up to be a pilot. I would probably enjoy Sign up Friend, its a fun time! You ain't kidding either, that Spi-da-ru moves more like a LAM than a 'mech.
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Sep 9, 2017 04:35
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Ablative posted:"Jumping 0346 via 0846, 0548, and 0545, facing 0245" would work, probably. The ideal way to do it is to land in heavy woods every time.
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Sep 9, 2017 04:37
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PoptartsNinja posted:The Spider -8X hits the coveted 10 hex jump and slaps nimble jumper onto it. Nimble jumper lets it zig-zag and take non-straight jumping paths, which is already powerful, but so long as it opts to make even a one-hex zig-zag it pushes its jumping TMM up an additional +1, to a ludicrous +5. The only downside, this also adds to the Spider's to-hit modifier. Which is almost entirely offset by pulse laser benefits. This level of OCD maneuvering is extremely my poo poo. (Usually I go in for stuff slightly more heavily armed, but the siren song of GOTTA GO FAST is irresistible)
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Sep 9, 2017 04:56
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PoptartsNinja posted:The Spider -8X hits the coveted 10 hex jump and slaps nimble jumper onto it. Nimble jumper lets it zig-zag and take non-straight jumping paths, which is already powerful, but so long as it opts to make even a one-hex zig-zag it pushes its jumping TMM up an additional +1, to a ludicrous +5. The only downside, this also adds to the Spider's to-hit modifier. Which is almost entirely offset by pulse laser benefits. ... I am sanguine about this.
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Sep 9, 2017 05:05
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So Noriko Al-Hazar has enough zig-zag letters in her name that she can sign her name with flight paths during the mission and maintain large TNs.
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Sep 9, 2017 05:09
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Please don't refer to the mech using a stereotypical Japanese accent.
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Sep 9, 2017 05:34
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PoptartsNinja posted:Nobody's ever satisfied. Please tell me there's also a Ranger, an Air Raider, and a Fencer.
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Sep 9, 2017 05:35
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I would be totally up for flying that Spider around like a maniac. Speed is life! I does get to be red right?
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Sep 9, 2017 12:49
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Experienced crazy jumper pilot, signing in. Just ask yourself "would this move make me an annoying git?" every turn and you'll do fine.
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Sep 9, 2017 14:05
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I learned during my run that never not going fast leads to shame and disappointment. I would be honoured to go fast in the most bullshit fashion possible. Accurate MPL is a nice bonus too.
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Sep 9, 2017 14:26
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I have way too much fun with Preta Dominuses when I get my Blake on. Hat in the ring, but you're not short of volunteers.
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Sep 9, 2017 14:40
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PoptartsNinja posted:The Spider -8X hits the coveted 10 hex jump and slaps nimble jumper onto it. Nimble jumper lets it zig-zag and take non-straight jumping paths, which is already powerful, but so long as it opts to make even a one-hex zig-zag it pushes its jumping TMM up an additional +1, to a ludicrous +5. The only downside, this also adds to the Spider's to-hit modifier. Which is almost entirely offset by pulse laser benefits. I wouldn't mind giving another jumpy 'Mech a try. Being able to zig-zag my jumps to get the optimal positioning for a DFA (if necessary) sounds fantastic. 
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Sep 9, 2017 16:14
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Artificer posted:Please don't refer to the mech using a stereotypical Japanese accent. And besides, it's supaidaa* *maaaaaaan
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Sep 9, 2017 16:16
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Xarbala posted:And besides, it's supaidaa* My man.  Besides, wasn't going for 'authenticity', wanted the most inappropriate weeaboo version; its not Battletech unless I get to create pejorative nicknames for 'mechs!
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Sep 9, 2017 17:05
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What the gently caress?
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Sep 9, 2017 17:25
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Yeah, no reason for that pronunciation; just call it a Spider, man. I mean, it's Battletech. With a pilot name of Noriko Al-Hazar, I wouldn't be surprised if she's also a six foot Nordic blonde with a Slavic accent, so the pronunciation doesn't work on that level, either. The Inner Sphere is the ultimate melting pot.
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Sep 9, 2017 17:37
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Sorry if my hot take offended anybody, all I'm saying is, Leopardon when https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P8BxyZddzU E: actually hot take is the wrong phrase, itd be deeply ironic if it looked like I was cool with casual racism, just wanted to lighten the mood with a Japanese Spiderman joke Runa fucked around with this message at 18:09 on Sep 9, 2017 |
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Sep 9, 2017 17:57
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Xarbala posted:E: actually hot take is the wrong phrase, itd be deeply ironic if it looked like I was cool with casual racism, just wanted to lighten the mood with a Japanese Spiderman joke And it was greatly appreciated; I took it as the mood lightening joke as intended. However, it appears our brand of humor is causing offense, so, no more joshing with the Japanese language then.
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Sep 9, 2017 18:26
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Japanese is the state language in the Draconis Combine, and there is a canonical "Drac accent," but since they never elaborate what that accent is I choose to believe that it's Welsh. It is incredibly amusing to picture the vast majority of Draconis Combine citizens talking about Ninjo and Giri in Japanese with an upward inflection.
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Sep 9, 2017 19:17
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PoptartsNinja posted:Japanese is the state language in the Draconis Combine, and there is a canonical "Drac accent," but since they never elaborate what that accent is I choose to believe that it's Welsh. Welsh accented Japanese makes sense, as the Welsh invented Padlockigami, the art of Padlock folding. https://youtube.com/watch?v=HjIeA5CLiNk
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Sep 9, 2017 19:32
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PoptartsNinja posted:Japanese is the state language in the Draconis Combine, and there is a canonical "Drac accent," but since they never elaborate what that accent is I choose to believe that it's Welsh. And now all I can think of is Tulpa from Ronin Warriors and his inexplicable yet menacing Welsh accent. Edit: Stupid goddamn autocorrect... W.T. Fits fucked around with this message at 01:00 on Sep 10, 2017 |
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Sep 9, 2017 19:51
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PoptartsNinja posted:Japanese is the state language in the Draconis Combine, and there is a canonical "Drac accent," but since they never elaborate what that accent is I choose to believe that it's Welsh. I like to think it's "poorly pronounced high school level Japanese" since the Combine is basically a state created by a very powerful weeb
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Sep 9, 2017 20:52
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There's a better chance "spider" would be pronounced "spider" while "hajimemashite" would sound like "HAY - JIMMY- MASH- tee". Or whatever the Swedenese equivalent would be, if they are in Rasalhague.
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Defiance Industries posted:I like to think it's "poorly pronounced high school level Japanese" since the Combine is basically a state created by a very powerful weeb
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Sep 10, 2017 00:24
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Can we not just call 'Mechs what they are? Since with very few exceptions 'Mechs only have one name regardless of language of origin, and all but maybe two or three of those exceptions are "we don't know what these guys call their 'Mechs, let's make something up to tell HQ".
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Strobe posted:Can we not just call 'Mechs what they are? Since with very few exceptions 'Mechs only have one name regardless of language of origin, and all but maybe two or three of those exceptions are "we don't know what these guys call their 'Mechs, let's make something up to tell HQ". There's also disparaging nicknames like "Withworthless" and "Trenchbucket". Which is the Inner Sphere equivalent of typing "Micro$oft".
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Sep 10, 2017 01:35
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Fun nicknames are fine. Typing phonetically in a heavy stereotypical accent is annoying at best.
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Sep 10, 2017 01:38
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Loxbourne posted:Experienced crazy jumper pilot, signing in. That's basically how I played out my turn as COOTS, this checks out.
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PoptartsNinja posted:The Spider -8X hits the coveted 10 hex jump and slaps nimble jumper onto it. Nimble jumper lets it zig-zag and take non-straight jumping paths, which is already powerful, but so long as it opts to make even a one-hex zig-zag it pushes its jumping TMM up an additional +1, to a ludicrous +5. The only downside, this also adds to the Spider's to-hit modifier. Which is almost entirely offset by pulse laser benefits. Since there's still no turning cost for nimble jumping, is it necessary for the pilot to submit wildly complex orders or would it suffice for them just to say "I jumped nimble for 10 and landed in XXXX, facing YYYY"? Unless I'm missing something it looks having them specify a path would be adding a bunch of bookkeeping on your end for no mechanical difference unless they mess up.
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