I was in the news room this evening and Kenneth was running his mecha review past David and myself (the very review that ran earlier today). There was a little discussion on the piece and somehow I jumped in, and next thing you know we are trying to figure out pros and cons of different mechas.
We discussed Boreas (which by the way David is not fond of), we talked Fides, we talked about Torrents. I of course brought up the Dilos, and Frigis, but they (David and Kenneth ) started to get a glazed over look in the eye and even drooled a little. But then we got into it, which is better, the Bishop or the Krampus mecha?
Davids original argument in favor of the Krampus is very simple and point blank, "That mecha is a real killer that often gets overlooked." No way really to argue that mainly because he's right. We have all at one point or another either been on the giving or receiving end of some form of Krampus beat down.
Kenneth likes the Krampus as well but also likes the Bishop. He says ,"Both are capable of holding their own, while still able to deal out damage." Much like the point David made before he's also right. Bishops are some laser powered bad asses if outfitted right and pack some nice bonuses. We've already been over the Krampus is a bad ass so that just reinforces the point David made to begin with.
So I put in with, " I like both but projectile is often faster than laser so depending on speed variables for engine slots that may be a definite deciding factor on the winner."
To which Kenneth replied , " Ah, but using the same argument, lasers utilize crit kills much more effectively, which can turn the tables on overall speed. Also the Bishop has more cockpit slots adding for more Precision."
I had nothing to counter with there, he was right of course in both game terms and weapon ability of the mecha. So to me then it comes down to price point, which one is cheaper, therefore easier to access by pretty much everyone. Both are crystal mecha so fair game there, but the Krampus is cheaper overall. So my dear readers before we start sectioning off portions of the news room reserved for (Insert mecha model name here) lovers only, and having our own brawl here any opinions?
The Krampus or the Bishop who would you pick and why?
Submitted by Pat Willis#224534