Battletech/Mechwarrior PbP: "Days of the Jackal" [closed]

[Radiant]

you know I think Mechwarrior begins with an M like Misfits

 

[Douane]

Well, perhaps "Mr. Unknown" referred to 'Warriors' in a more general, perhaps even bushido-like sense.

Though his use of "FLUM" probably precludes any inner connection to such nonsense.


Folkert

 

[Shalimar]

I assume he is talking abour LAMs, since he mentioned raining parts, and because of SUK II but I have never heard the term before. Speaking of the Lams as he did hopefully precludes him being a Kurita dog, well at least I can hope.

 

[Douane]

I assume he is talking abour LAMs, since he mentioned raining parts, and because of SUK II but I have never heard the term before. Speaking of the Lams as he did hopefully precludes him being a Kurita dog, well at least I can hope.

Shalimar,

you are right, of course. He is.

That remark was meant as a slight 'jab' at Radiant. FLUM (Flug-Mech = Flying Mech) is the German term for LAM.


Folkert

 

[Radiant]

Shalimar,

you are right, of course. He is.

That remark was meant as a slight 'jab' at Radiant. FLUM (Flug-Mech = Flying Mech) is the German term for LAM.


Folkert

obviously the man is a fool. But considering he could most likely not grow up in the Combine it is hardly his fault.

 

[Drakknyte32]

Right unarmed, I knew I was forgetting something. Replaced computers with it.

My character has been placed in the rogues gallery. I'm going to attempt my first IC post now.

 

[Drakknyte32]

Another important question. Can a mech walk/run backwards? My main strategy right now is keeping a distance and using my PPC's at max range. Also too keep moving so I'm a harder target and hope my gunnery is high enough to hit anyways.

 

[Shalimar]

Yes, mechs are able to walk backwards, but they are not able to run. Drakk, a big point on piloting a Heavy mech, especially a Marauder, its got a whole lot of armor, fighting in mechs as heavy as that is pretty much an endurance match, the job of the Heavies like that are to lead the charge, to get in close, relying only on your PPCs is not what the mech is for, it has medium and large lasers as well for when you get closer. You'll never be able to move fast enough to have a great chance at evading fire, smaller mechs can get in on you, and as fast as mediums and lights can go, its impossible to stay ranged, so you are better off engaging at long range with PPcs as you approach and then hitting with your closer weapons when they get in range since they are nowhere near as hot as the PPCs.

I think we may have given you the wrong idea about mechs Drak, heavy and Assault mechs can take insane amounts of punishment and carry large arsenals. While no mech can really laugh off all enemy fire, a light mech with medium lasers and machine guns, or even some medium mechs are no real threat, in the time it would take one to truly injure you, you would have blasted it into scrap.

 

[Radiant]

yep, Shalimar is right again and since I think I was the one who told you about the fact that you can never simply shrug of fire I should say something here too. It's true that armor is reduced layer by layer and there are no save rolls or such but on the other hand that does mean that there is no chance that you fail a save and it doesn't work. So if your opponent is not incredibly lucky with headshots (and even then it takes more than one) he actualy has to chew of all your armor before he can damage your mech. And no amount of destroyed armor reduces your own effictivness in the slightest so whoever is currently trying to hurt you will have to survive the insane amount of return fire you can dish outl.

 

[Mike D F]

Umm...I was just curious, if this isn't off the ground quite yet, if I could join in. I've been a fan of Battletech for a while. My playing opportunies, however have been sparse. And I've been unsuccesful in getting any chances for the mechwarrior half at all. So, as I said, if it's not too full already, and not too late, I'd like to have a go.

Thanks either way.