Mechs in CoH:F 2012?


Acemace

 

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This post by Positron, and specifically the part where he says, "piloting something that you wouldn't have access to your normal powers while controlling it" leads me to believe that we could get Mechs in the near future. There's already some models in the game with Malta Zeus' and Kronos Titan. Possible? Sure.

Then he goes on to mention this tidbit in his interview with Onrpg.com about a costume set that he would like to have, quoted here: "If I were to get any costume set it would be a Japanese anime-style mecha suit, that sort of angled, venty, armor that was big in the 1980’s and 90’s."

So, Champion et al, what do you think our chances are o' gettin' personal Mechs as a powerset in 2012?


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Awwww yea!!! Love this game it continues to deliver i'm very excited about this.


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I don't think that the game will take the cheesiest route Ive ever seen and give us mechs.

I personally don't want mechs but instead add a new tech to Mind Control and allow for Mind Riding. Now that Sis Psyche is dead (??) maybe her powers went back into the ether and will be distributed across all Mind Control users.


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Originally Posted by Shadow Wail View Post
I personally don't want mechs [...]
Agreed.



 

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One of the first things I did when we got the improved tailors was make a Huge robotic costume for a tiny Female character. I'm sure I'm not the only one. A more-than-cosmetic option might be interesting.


'I don't like the look of it at all,' said the King: 'however, it may kiss my hand if it likes.'
'I'd rather not,' the Cat remarked.
'Don't be impertinent,' said the King, 'and don't look at me like that!' He got behind Alice as he spoke.
'A cat may look at a king,' said Alice.

 

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We already have enough robot and tech costume sets. Let's try to fill in other niches that actually need filling, like Egyptian, Tribal, Medieval, Pirate, Energy, Elemental, etc.


 

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Originally Posted by Xzero45 View Post
We already have enough robot and tech costume sets. Let's try to fill in other niches that actually need filling, like Egyptian, Tribal, Medieval, Pirate, Energy, Elemental, etc.
The actual point was powers, not costumes.


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'I'd rather not,' the Cat remarked.
'Don't be impertinent,' said the King, 'and don't look at me like that!' He got behind Alice as he spoke.
'A cat may look at a king,' said Alice.

 

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Originally Posted by Aneko View Post
The actual point was powers, not costumes.
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Originally Posted by Cobalt Azurean View Post
Then he goes on to mention this tidbit in his interview with Onrpg.com about a costume set that he would like to have, quoted here: "If I were to get any costume set it would be a Japanese anime-style mecha suit, that sort of angled, venty, armor that was big in the 1980’s and 90’s."
Which is why I said what I said. But if you want my opinions on an actual Mech power set, then I say it sounds like a cool idea, but the APB tech is unnecessary for it.


 

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Mechs would rock!

But I want the slow-moving stompy kind... like the hardsuits in Blacklight Retribution.


 

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Originally Posted by Shadow Wail View Post
I don't think that the game will take the cheesiest route Ive ever seen and give us mechs.
Hang on, you're worried about cheesiness in a game centered around superheroes?


 

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Would love to see the mech costume pack. LOVE to see it!


 

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I'll take those wicked wings that fold over behind them and whip out with thrusters that go nutts when they start flying.

You guys can keep the rest.
>.>


 

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Originally Posted by VKhaun View Post
I'll take those wicked wings that fold over behind them and whip out with thrusters that go nutts when they start flying.
Viper II style from Virtual On?


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Do want


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That's not a mech.

THIS is a mech.


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That's not a mech.

THIS is a mech.

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I personally believe that bots masterminds needed a power called "gestalt"

Your bots combine and turn into a pilotable heavy for two minutes.

Maybe. But then again, Iv'e seen Posi make statements and then for some reason have said things swept under the rug <sg transfers anyone?>

Holding breath: not.

Edit: I don't see anywhere he actually said pilotable mechs.


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Originally Posted by MrHassenpheffer View Post
Edit: I don't see anywhere he actually said pilotable mechs.
Thus the question mark in the thread title. And stated in the OP as to what are the chances based on the evidence I presented.


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Originally Posted by Cobalt Azurean View Post
Thus the question mark in the thread title. And stated in the OP as to what are the chances based on the evidence I presented.
I see that.

I totally support any efforts to include/introduce any version of mechs in this game, mainly because it totally fits into the superhero genre.

But this is Posi we are talking about. He will be able to generate the hype but I'm not so sure his ideas have the support that they need to really get off the ground.

I mean, he's got my support, but then again he will have to have the rest of the dev teams support and marketing and well... Marketing isn't exactly what I'd call supportive.


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Originally Posted by MrHassenpheffer View Post
I see that.

I totally support any efforts to include/introduce any version of mechs in this game, mainly because it totally fits into the superhero genre.

But this is Posi we are talking about. He will be able to generate the hype but I'm not so sure his ideas have the support that they need to really get off the ground.

I mean, he's got my support, but then again he will have to have the rest of the dev teams support and marketing and well... Marketing isn't exactly what I'd call supportive.
Perhaps.

Or he's not allowed to announce it this far in advance. Competition and all.

Who knows.

If it happens, great. I'm excited over the mere possibility. If not, bummer, but I have no one else to blame other than myself for lettin' it get to that level o' excitement for me.


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"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." - Maslow's Hammer

 

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Originally Posted by Cobalt Azurean View Post
Perhaps.

Or he's not allowed to announce it this far in advance. Competition and all.

Who knows.

If it happens, great. I'm excited over the mere possibility. If not, bummer, but I have no one else to blame other than myself for lettin' it get to that level o' excitement for me.
Hey, get excited. Get hyped. Show interest. Make them know we are interested. And as an end result, make THEM interested.

I do the same thing with bases.

Hey Z, I still have that near wall-less base I want to show the devs.


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Originally Posted by Cobalt Azurean View Post
This post by Positron, and specifically the part where he says, "piloting something that you wouldn't have access to your normal powers while controlling it" leads me to believe that we could get Mechs in the near future.
It might refer to your being able to call an Arachnos Flier, picking up your team mates and flying you all to your destination, or something like that...

10joy


 

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It might refer to your being able to call an Arachnos Flier, picking up your team mates and flying you all to your destination, or something like that...

10joy
Along those lines, I believe I heard about somethin' comin' to the Market that was a Team version o' the Mission Teleporter/Transporter.


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"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." - Maslow's Hammer

 

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Saw this in the Confirmed Content section for Issue 23: Where Shadows Lie in ParagonWiki:

* New Tier 9 VIP Costume Set, Mecha Armor

From my original post:

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This interview with Onrpg.com about a costume set that he would like to have, quoted here: "If I were to get any costume set it would be a Japanese anime-style mecha suit, that sort of angled, venty, armor that was big in the 1980’s and 90’s."
Halfway there.


"Champion (the Community Server... or GTFO) is like a small town where everyone knows each other's names, for better or worse." -kojirodensetsu.
"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." - Maslow's Hammer

 

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Originally Posted by Cobalt Azurean View Post
Saw this in the Confirmed Content section for Issue 23: Where Shadows Lie in ParagonWiki:

* New Tier 9 VIP Costume Set, Mecha Armor

From my original post:


Halfway there.
Did you see the leaked screenie before it was taken down. I can't wait.