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Hmm at I first I thought it was just a name change for the Mechwarrior: Tactical Command RTS but it looks like it's something completely different seeing as how it's for pc instead of iOS.

New mech. The commando.

Looking good but Centurion is still way awesomer.

It looks like the Marauder and Phoenix Hawk Reseens will be present in Mechwarrior Tactics. The Awesome seems to have also been redesigned quite a bit.

However it seems like this game will be using a different art style than MWO so they may look a bit different should they make an appearance.

First trailer for Mechwarrior Online at PCGamer!

Gameplay trailer is out! Game looks amazing.

Love seeing the little mechs circle strafing the big ones.

That's all ingame graphics folks.

My dad showed me and my older brother this yesterday. We all like it and think it's going to be AWESOME!! :D

Two images I shooped and a render.

Renders are getting better, now slap some rust on 'em!

Also, new Mech. The Awesome:

My mind is full of D'awww.

Side note: The devs are talking about the "Mechlab" or the customization of your mech:

http://mwomercs.com/news/2012/04/193-dev-blog-6-mechlab

Basically, it uses a very similar system to Mechwarrior 4. Which is fine by me.

The new additions are modules and the different paintscheme system at the very bottom.

I started this almost 4 months ago so the quality is a bit all over the place. Finally got around to finishing it last night after two months or so away from it.

I've been screwing around in GIMP and making some signatures for MWO.

If anyone would like me to make one for them just say so and tell me what you want.

New mech announced. The Raven.

At first I didn't like the nose-cone portion but I think I've gotten used to it. It seems to work pretty well now. Definitely a bit more raven-like.

I like Ravens (IRL)…I like Chicken leg mechs….

I have a new favourite mech guys.

BTW, sorry for the double post but on May 16th you can ask devs questions on twitter!

http://mwomercs.com/news/2012/05/231-tweetchat-devs

Our Twitter fans already know that @MechWarriorF2P is the place to go for all things MechWarrior in the Twitterverse.

We are very pleased to announce that we will be conducting our first Tweetchat on May 16th. Our guests will be none other than Bryan Ekman and Russ Bullock discussing all things MWO!

Hop on over to Twitter.com, login and tweet out your questions, be sure to use the hashtag #mwochat.

Tweetchat Info

Date: Wednesday May 16th

Time: 7PM ET/4PM PT

Hashtag: #mwochat

We hope you will be able to join us for this chat. If you would like to ask any questions or suggest topics ahead of time, please DM @MechWarriorF2P or get in touch via email.

Thank you and we look forward to chatting with you then!

Hate triple posting but no one posted this so….

New Mech: Cicada

Also, the twitter chat is over. They're compiling the questions and answers in a large post to be released soon.

The Cicada was always a silly looking mech so props to flyingdebris for making it look decent at least.

I always liked the cicada for its unique look. However it annoyed me in Mechwarrior 2 since I could never tell when way the damn thing was facing.

Anyways, I'm working on more mech stuff (of course). I was wondering if anyone would like to see a particular mech?

PLEASE PLEASE DO RAVEN! Wait…Sui is banned? When the fuck did this happen?

Anyway, CLOSED BETA STARTS IN JULY! You want guaranteed access to the beta?

MONTREAL – May 22, 2012 – Calling all MechWarrior® fans! An exclusive MechWarrior Online™ Founder’s Program goes on sale June 19th. It will offer die-hard fans of this beloved franchise valuable benefits including: in-game currency, a custom BattleMech™ ("ELITE" level only), up to a two-month free premium account, a permanent "Founder’s Tag" and more. Dubbed "OPERATION INCEPTION," the Founder’s program gives fans a limited one-time chance to secure exclusive MechWarrior Online game content via two ranks:

$60 ELITE Founder's Package Includes:

Exclusive custom "Founder's BattleMech." This 'Mech includes a lifetime, per-match C-Bill booster.
$80 value of in-game currency* for in-game item purchases.
Two-month premium account to MechWarrior Online at launch: Earn XP & C-Bills faster.
Founder's Tag – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums.
Early access to the game along with Founder's assets availability starts July 17th.

$30 VETERAN Founder's Package Includes:

$40 value of in-game currency* for in-game item purchases.
One-month premium account to MechWarrior Online at launch: Earn XP & C-Bills faster.
Founder's Tag – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums.
Early access to the game along with Founder's assets availability starts July 17th.



OPERATION INCEPTION assets and early game access will be available for ELITE or VETERAN Founder's Package players starting July 17th.

Reserve your pilot name at http://www.mwomercs.com.

I'm a consumer whore, I'm getting the Elite package.

Cataphract is in!

I miss Sui :(

More mechs!

For a mech called stalker…you'd think it would look a bit more nimble :/

Working on another animation.

I might make a Stalker to add to amount of bad guys but I have all the main 'mechs created and rigged.

Here's the Stalker.

What's the little mech standing on top of your mech?

An Elemental in his battle armour.

Also, if you're wondering why my Stalker looks a bit different than the concept art it's because I combined it with the classic design.

The minimum specs have been released and they're a bit high. If you're a regular PC gamer though you should be fine:

And of course the elusive System requirements:
MechWarrior Online Minimum System Spec:

CPU:

Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz

Athlon II X2 245e

GPU:

GeForce 8800GT

Radeon HD 5600/5700

RAM: 4 GB

OS: Windows Vista 32-bit

DirectX: DX9

HDD Space: 4 GB
MechWarrior Online Recommended System Spec:

CPU: Core i3-2500 AMD Athlon II X4 650

GPU: GeForce GTX 285 Radeon HD 5830

RAM: 8 GB OS: Windows 7 SP-1 64-Bit

DirectX: DX9

HDD Space: 4 GB

Also, IF YOU'RE A EUROPEAN PLAYER!

For our European players, here is the answer you have been looking for: Yes, you can buy the Founder’s Package and you will never be blocked from continuing to play on the North American servers. Also, when servers are setup in your region, you will be given a onetime opportunity to transfer to those region’s servers taking everything you own with you.

Sorry to double post but….

I got the Elite pack…

I go the Legendary. I honestly didn't even want all 4 mechs I just wanted to throw some more money at the devs so they can keep making the game.

If I had to pick one of the founders I would have taken the jenner.

Also animation stuff:

ARISE NOBLE THREAD! LEAD YOUR PEOPLE TO GREATNESS!

ISSUE NUMBER 1: Animations.

HOLY SHIT SUI, YOU FINALLY DID IT! The animations actually feel robotic and natural for the mechs now. In old vids, they kinda felt weightless and glided but here they have weight, they have momentum, they have….OOMPH!

ISSUE NUMBER 2: New Mech, JagerMech

A bit of a meh design for me. But new mechs are always great.

Personal news; I have the free release of MechWarrior 4 now. Maybe I'm late to the party, but hey – now I have a way to laser the hell out of giant mecha.

Need to keep watching MWO – see the stuff they come up with. The Jagermech there looks big and boxy – fitting for a walking tank.

Those Mech animations are very good. They look like how the Mechs would actually walk. Keep on doing good things.

More new Mechs!

I think this is my 2nd favorite non chicken walker mech (After the Centurion)

Speaking of that mech…

I can see why they call that one the Spider – it looks really lanky, which is something you don't often see in 'Mechs. Makes sense because of the Jump Jets, but I wouldn't be driving that thing in a direct attack role – the easiest way to destroy a giant robot is to shoot off its legs.

Also that Centurion looks cool and MechWarrior Online looks sexy as always. A really good detail is how the lasers move with the 'Mech instead of staying still after you fire them.

A question I have about this game, though, is the policy on 'Mech destruction. Do you lose your Mech if it gets destroyed/you eject? Chances are it's no, but I'd like to make sure.

I think it uses the World of Tanks model: You use money earned in battles to repair/upgrade your mechs.

Alright so closed beta is out to founders now and the game's release is right around the corner.

How about we add each other?

My username is Kilroy.

Actually, Founder's Beta starts on August 7th (I've just been accepted into the closed Beta too :( )

I played a match and the graphics look awesome but…It's been so long since I last played and I had no idea what I was doing :(

My callsign is Sharkbait ;)

All Founders were brought in early to do stress testing.

The official release is still August 7th.

They'll probably just start adding more non-founders at that point until they're certain their servers can handle the release load.