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Maximus Andendare
Stimulus
Rote Kapelle
#21 - 2013-10-08 14:17:18 UTC
Guys, it's obvious from the transformations that the Bastion mode is about heat dissipation (presumably so the ships can run their tanks ragged), so opening flaps, or raising cooling towers, etc., fits with this lore aspect. Nobody actually thought ships were going to transform a la Optimus Prime, did they?? CCP mentioned transformation similar to a Rorqual, and that ship just--guess what--opens a flap, too. True, it rotates around, but the general idea is the same.

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Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#22 - 2013-10-08 17:17:18 UTC
I totally expected vargur morphing into tomahawk, paladin into spear, golem into bow and kronos into sawed off shotgun :)

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Alvatore DiMarco
Capricious Endeavours Ltd
#23 - 2013-10-08 17:58:30 UTC  |  Edited by: Alvatore DiMarco
Maximus Andendare wrote:
Guys, it's obvious from the transformations that the Bastion mode is about heat dissipation (presumably so the ships can run their tanks ragged), so opening flaps, or raising cooling towers, etc., fits with this lore aspect. Nobody actually thought ships were going to transform a la Optimus Prime, did they?? CCP mentioned transformation similar to a Rorqual, and that ship just--guess what--opens a flap, too. True, it rotates around, but the general idea is the same.


Actually, according to the description of the Bastion Module, the transformations are about dispersing an ionic field around and throughout the ship. The glowy bits are the emitters.

As for the Rorqual, you should watch the transformation again more carefully. It's more than just a flap opening. Try watching other parts of the ship too.
Liner Xiandra
Sparks Inc
#24 - 2013-10-08 18:37:57 UTC
Golem makes me a little sad. It looks like it can tank like nothing before, but it lacks severely in looking fierce.
Not sure about the duckface either.
Seriphyn Inhonores
Elusenian Cooperative
#25 - 2013-10-08 18:46:45 UTC
http://www.steelfalcon.com/Macross/Images/battle7transform.gif

^ that was the exact picture Ytterbium used to describe Bastion mode.

Kronos literally has all the appendages to go full MAKHOROSS...oh well :(
Mer88
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
#26 - 2013-10-08 20:06:36 UTC
kronos looks amazing even before transforming

the new golem reminds me of a vulture with flatten wings ( yeah its ugly) the transform is nice makes it less ugly
Joe Risalo
State War Academy
Caldari State
#27 - 2013-10-08 20:19:29 UTC
Mer88 wrote:
kronos looks amazing even before transforming

the new golem reminds me of a vulture with flatten wings ( yeah its ugly) the transform is nice makes it less ugly


I'm hoping the Golem transformation we're seeing on test is incomplete, cause a couple little panels opening up that require you to be looking at the front of the ship to even see that well, isn't that enticing.


Don't get me wrong... I'll fly the hell out of it due to bastion, but I'm not exactly going to be watch the ship...
Vrenth
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#28 - 2013-10-08 20:47:07 UTC
Maximus Andendare wrote:
Guys, it's obvious from the transformations that the Bastion mode is about heat dissipation (presumably so the ships can run their tanks ragged), so opening flaps, or raising cooling towers, etc., fits with this lore aspect. Nobody actually thought ships were going to transform a la Optimus Prime, did they?? CCP mentioned transformation similar to a Rorqual, and that ship just--guess what--opens a flap, too. True, it rotates around, but the general idea is the same.


Did you even read the original marauder thread? They specifically showed a picture of a transformer to get us ramped up, and stated they would have rorqual-like "transformations". They completely overpromised and under-delivered. Unless the Golem and Kronos are unfinished for their visual effects, I will remain severely disappointed in this lazy graphical implementation.
Captain StringfellowHawk
Forsaken Reavers
#29 - 2013-10-09 12:03:15 UTC
Am I blind? I see Kronos/Golem Transformations... but no Paladin/vargur? Did I miss a post about them not being uploaded yet?
Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#30 - 2013-10-09 12:13:10 UTC
From sticky Rubicon feedback thread:

CCP Goliath wrote:

Marauder bastion animation states for the Kronos and Golem (Paladin and Vagur will be added in a later test server update)


It's OP so hard to miss really :)

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Captain StringfellowHawk
Forsaken Reavers
#31 - 2013-10-09 20:03:42 UTC
Schmata Bastanold wrote:
From sticky Rubicon feedback thread:

CCP Goliath wrote:

Marauder bastion animation states for the Kronos and Golem (Paladin and Vagur will be added in a later test server update)


It's OP so hard to miss really :)


:: thinks of Witty Excuse:: Umm.. Reading Is Difficult :/ I missed it lol
Tyler Kado
KarmaFleet
Goonswarm Federation
#32 - 2013-10-10 05:26:14 UTC  |  Edited by: Tyler Kado
I like how Marauders (Or as some people call them, Mini-Dreads) get slammed about the transformation despite the fact Dreads simply pop their guns out 2 feet and their siege module last 5x longer.

For a 60 second siege, their transformation is short and sweet. Starts quickly and ends even faster.

Anything super fancy is only going to cause more problems and issues when all I want to do is siege, throw my weight around like a boss and reveal in the glory of its beastly tank.

Besides, while the Rorqual is the only ship to have a fancy transform, it is only done in a POS.

And let's face it, people complaining cause they can't zoom their camera out where they can barely see their ship yet they want a fancy transformation to look at with a zoomed out camera? Going to end up just like the jump animation, everyone cried yes not realizing how impractical and a burden it would be when actually in use.

Transformations are fine, I don't see issues with it. Golem's Bridge is a little weird through.
Aeronite
Prolific Enterprises
#33 - 2013-10-10 12:26:49 UTC
As a Golem pilot I must say the head of the ship is ugly to say the least also the wings are too plain the curent model looks oddly to say,better.
Tikitina
Doomheim
#34 - 2013-10-11 14:33:37 UTC
Complaining about missing/incomplete features in an early test release on the test server....

What about test.... Oh, never mind.
Supreme clientele
The Dikembe Mutombo Shotblocking Team
#35 - 2013-10-11 14:42:35 UTC
FEEDBACK.......NOT whining section about peoples feed back is preferred.
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