The Nomad (Official Thread)

I felt ok with the Mako in ME1. It was indeed annoying on a few planets due to the terrain. Obviously we can't expect all the planets to be terrain-less in ME:A but we can hope for smooth controls. I'm sure controlling the Mako will be comfortable this time otherwise I'll probably deal with it.



Also, decent color customization would be nice.

I'm curious when this Mako model was made. If it was around as the ships leave for Andromeda, why wasn't it used in ME3? Maybe it was built for the purpose of going to Andromeda and not to be used in the Milky Way. Don't know

I like the looks of it. Very fast. Fast enough to get out of trouble than it took to get in trouble.

Doesn't look like there's anyway a cannon can be mounted on the vehicle. Maybe have an M2 machine gun that can be used like on the M1 tank.

It might have a cloaking ability for stealth missions.

So true...so true. Nice comparison!

I wonder if we'll can paint the thing and add some camo patterns... (digital camo plox)

ME1 Mako controlled fine, as did the Hammerhead and I'm sure this new Mako will feel fine. What has me worried is the level design. ME1 Mako maps weren't great, in ME2 they were fine but they were just small, easy platforming challenges. Nice for a quick play but not much on the exploration side. So for ME:A I'm just hoping we'll get some decent level design.

Or possibly a "Goomba Stomp" achievement.

Never had any major issue with the Mako. I think they made an odd attempt as a Warthog with jump-jets but didn't quite understand why the Warthog 'works' in Halo. Add to that procedurally generated maps with little regard to how they 'played' with the Mako caused A LOT of frustration for sure. As far as the Warthog from Halo, what makes it fun (all be it a shitty 'driving' experience) is its general abandon for any feeling of safety lol. Your just 'go' and slide everywhere. It's just kinda fun to go crazy with. Mako lacked that, and I ultimately don't think it really 'needs' it but it does make things fun.

Anyway what I want outa the Mako? How about testing exploration areas that use it so everythings actually drivable? I think they're removing the cannon but it would be nice to still have a big gun on it. Though that generally results in vehicle combat which can take away from on foot combat. So I can understand it not being there so we have a reason to get out and fight.

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Good one.

Ha

I would add a trophy/achievement called The Evel Knievel Special - the Mako jumps 500 metres

Or one called The Speed Bump - Run over an enemy 50 times

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Lol, you've got to be joking!

Climbing mountains  with a vehicle,  to me, is as stupid as one can get. The whole thing was horrible. All I wanted was to get from point A to B and get it over with. But, then, I'm the type of guy, that when young, I made sure a slab of cheese was returned to the fridge in perfect geometrical shape, whereas the rest of the family cut it in any which way. Funny, how simple things shape you.

See... this is just another reason we need a proper Toolset - So we can pimp our rides!