Why Do We Love The Timber Wolf?

[@MechanicalFrog]

I remain bad at math.

[@scytheseven9173]

you also referred to ATM Missiles

[@MechanicalFrog]

That is less of a crime as ATM refers to the launcher itself, even if the acronym does include missile. But I take the critique.

[@Brigand231]

Whad does a banking device have to do with missiles?

[@Szoki86]

Don't worry, you're still one Mad cool Cat.

[@georgesulea]

I love starting a day watching your videos Sir:)

[@ftako9028]

You got your Catapult in my Marauder. You got your Marauder in my Catapult.

[@MechanicalFrog]

My favorite part of the BT community is all the timely references. :D

[@g3heathen209]

I am khan Reese's, what happpend here?

[@roboparks]

Catapult with PPCs LOL withOut Losing the Missiles.

[@jeremysaklad6703]

Always cool to learn about a 'Mech you've never heard of before.

[@keithnowak228]

ahahahaha

[@MechanicalFrog]

We'll get you up to speed. Don't you worry.

[@jeremysaklad6703]

@MechanicalFrog It looks a bit like a Rakshasa…

[@MechanicalFrog]

Lil bit.@@jeremysaklad6703

[@burningchrome8622]

we got a real funny guy here

[@duanewong1527]

The poster child of Battletech during the Clan Invasion era

[@MechanicalFrog]

Absolutely a memorable menace.

[@natakuu13]

Absolutely. This and the mad dog are 100% the 2 mechs that come to mind in the original clan era. I know it's a little late into the clan era, but that mad dog iii(which was created after the time setting mw4 is , so it shouldn't be there lol) but I loved that thing. It made the already deadly "vulture" that much more terrifying

[@k.ch.muller1155]

@@natakuu13 I will sneak in the Dire Wolf, my absolute favorite

[@anselmoffrisia2930]

For many years this mech was Battletech to me. It's kind of nice to return to the IP and see it was actually a good mech.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Absolutely.

[@BigRed40TECH]

So much Clan Wolf content. I can feel its evil oozing through the screen XD

[@MechanicalFrog]

Alaric is love. Alaric is life.

[@altoshark]

Unless you are the Republic, then it's quite the opposite.

[@cmdrhatchy9611]

Poo oozes. So yes, they ooze.

[@mikewaterfield3599]

You must be a Capellan, short of the Taurians there really are no “good guys” in Battletech.

[@mikecampos1193]

I hope they took losses trying to take on the Free World League no way they didn't go in there and didn't take some losses.

[@waxitron9181]

When a channel is recommended by Tex AND Big Red....well you subscribe and binge all their content.

[@MechanicalFrog]

I'll do what I can to make that time investment worthwhile. ;D

[@naomy1701]

@@MechanicalFrog and u do a great job! ur vids are as enjoyable as they are informative 🤘😁👍

[@mwaage1127]

>Best Mech >Best Clan Take that green bird!

[@MechanicalFrog]

:O

[@imasspeons]

Damn chickens.

[@R17inator]

'Mech taken. So long, and thanks for the isorla.

[@harvestblades]

Green Bird may be strong, but Green Bird no likey Timber Wolf!

[@spartanspyke]

Jade turkeys fear the Wolfy.

[@gregdomenico1891]

First, great job on the Rembrance passages in Big Reds Warhammer IIC video. It's been a great weekend for BT fans. Big Red spent 4+ hours teaching us that the Clans are way more dysfunctional than even the CCF(With some Warhammer IIC lore thrown in). Tex continues to teach us what not to do in BTA 3062 CR reminded us why we hate SRM Carriers. Sven continued his deep dive on the Second Succession War ( Or the Great Houses didn't destroy their Advanced Tech the first time, let's finish the job this time). And now MF gives us the Timber Wolf. I'm running a version in BTA that you would truly love. It's a modified Timber Wolf-S. IS Plasma Rifle; Clan Plasma Cannon; 4 SRM 6's with Inferno and Tandem ammo; 1 ER medium, the JJ's of course, and an ECM. It's perfect for when you want to invite your enemies to a BBQ.

[@MechanicalFrog]

It's great to see so many people excited and eager to share their passion for BT.

[@aaronbosen6743]

I think a lot of it comes down to a mix of it's aesthetics (the timber wolf has a very recognizeable profile to the point I've even seen people who aren't really battletech fans that can recognize it on sight) and that it's also very customizeable and versatile even in stock configurations. It's also just different enough from a lot of other mechs to have interesting features, like chicken walker style legs, it's feet have wide split "toes" that in some games literally move as part of animations to simulate bracing for fire or getting a better grip on terrain, and more. It's also a very functional look, instead of the oft times more deliberately stylized appearances of a lot of both earlier and later mechs, which actually helps make it stand out more in terms of believabiliity despite the inherently ludicrous premise of the game. Appearance wise, the Timber Wolf is battletech's original guiding design principles itself as an aesthetic in all of it's very 80's, very industrial design sense, and who's can't help but love it for that? It's also faster then many both clan and inner sphere heavies, has respectable armor and a ton of pod space for weapons and equipment, often has great visibility and weapons traverse in videogame adaptations and frequently appears in some of the most beloved works of fiction for the setting. It's to the point that despite knowing there are factions even amongst the clans who can't build them, it just feels weird to not see them on the battlefield, particularly for younger fans who didn't get to play any of the games from before the clans were even part of the lore, much less very actively doing shit in the Inner sphere. They who do not love the timber wolf on some level, even just for what it represents has probably never actually played the game.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Absolutely. It's a well balanced mech and definitely has the memorable look to it that commands attention.

[@omegavulture8379]

We love the Irrate Feline because it’s one of the ”face” mechs of the whole game and it’s a good one to boot. The rest are too but damn this thing is FINE.

[@scytheseven9173]

I liked all the models, and it was cool seeing a different model for the Timber Wolf A and TC, and the W looks great

[@MechanicalFrog]

Yes the CSO crew really stepped up with some amazing work.

[@andreykuzmin4317]

I am fairly new to Battletech and now jumped into rabbit hole, that is Clan history and mechs. This video is well made and done!

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank you! Welcome to the fray, Mechwarrior.

[@andyeaton1736]

We love it because it has almost all the bells and whistles in its frame and packs a punch. Never mind the C-Bill cost that’s for the lower castes to deal with. Great video and between this and Big Red’s Warhammer IIC video it’s been a great week for Battletech content.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Someone else pays the bills. I just wreck stuff.

[@elchjol2777]

Production costs only matter if you are buying it. Salvaging one,while a dangerous endeavor, is cheaper. It also ticks off the clans as a bonus,or negative depending on how much clan attention the merc can handle.

[@SulliMike23]

The MadCat, the most iconic mech of the franchise and the poster child for the Clan Invasion.

[@MechanicalFrog]

And an all-around malicious looking fellow.

[@anselmoffrisia2930]

Nice profile picture! 🦂

[@SulliMike23]

@@MechanicalFrog Indeed

[@MechanicalFrog]

Kane approves.

[@SulliMike23]

@@MechanicalFrog Peace...through...power!

[@THEDonnyB]

It's 2006. My dad just built me a Windows 98 machine for my first computer. He pops in Mechcommander and tells me to give it a try. I'd seen him play Battletech and was interested by this battletech video game. He told me to let him know when I got to the third mission. When I told him I got to the mission he looked on in extreme jealousy as I salvaged the MadCat on the first try... Still my favorite memory of the game.

[@kingleech16]

Salvaging the Mad Cat there was so fun! Changed the game.

[@z2ei]

​@@kingleech16I remember reloading that mission so many times to do it.

[@Xydarc]

I think the Timberwolf is everyone's first clan 'mech.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Definitely one that gets played pretty quickly.

[@h0shidont35]

I first used the timber wolf a month or so ago. Each of the 5 of us picked salvage boxes, and 3 of us drew Timber Wolf minis. Managed to use that B configuration to guide me to victory. I'll always a soft spot for the config and 'mech, as a result.

[@MechanicalFrog]

One heck of a pull... I end up with Vipers. So many Vipers...

[@h0shidont35]

@@MechanicalFrog I'll take a couple off your hands, if you want.

[@ResaFMkII]

B variant is better than first glance suggests. A Timber Wolf chassis armed with a LPL and GR is never going to disappoint- and has the advantage of being the cheapest Timber Wolf variant by a fair margin. Compare it to the Grizzly, which everyone likes. It's a very similar war load, fitted out as a trooper to perform in all ranges.

[@Barbariandisks]

The first mechassault game had a timberwolf with twin gauss cannons

[@miskitonicriver]

Ah yes, the Mad Cat one of greatest 'Mechs ever built.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Definitely a memorable one.

[@mikewaterfield3599]

Timberwolf you mongrel

[@Tasarran]

It's called a Timberwolf, you dirty freebirth!

[@meining-mech4378]

While I am mostly an IS player, The Timber Wolf will always remain in my top 10 for its looks if not its many nasty configurations. I prefer the A configuration, but I am curious to try the S.Config and the TC.Config for that jumping goodness. The Bounty Hunter's second Timber Wolf with the quartet of SRM-4s and featuring JJ's seems like fun too, while maintaining the classic profile (the early BH Timby I have a hard time accepting for the lack of missile boxes).

[@MechanicalFrog]

It definitely needs something up there...

[@crusignatioutremer791]

The visual arrival of the Madcat to the Battletech universe, was like the aura of a Marauder on steriods! Sinister!! Great vid!!

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank ya!

[@Aceman52]

This is overall my favorite Clan Battlemech. This was the first heavy Mech that I used when playing the Mechwarrior 4 video games. My most productive configuration of the Timber Wolf was 2 ER PPCs, one in each arm. 2 LRM 15s , and either 3 medium pulse lasers or 4 ER Medium lasers in the torso.

[@MechanicalFrog]

It definitely tops more than a few lists.

[@freeranger00]

Okay, the line about the Mad Cat-D and how people online want it cracked me up. Good video! Not my favorite topic, but I'm not going to lie and say that I wouldn't be extremely excited to salvage a Mad Cat as a merc.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobsmith1313]

When i heard your voice on that Warhammer 2c video that big red did and he mentioned a Warhammer with a plasma cannon i was just waiting for your voice to chime in out of nowhere 😂

[@MechanicalFrog]

That would have been funny.

[@sebastiang.5032]

Yes yes yes the clan poster boy, the amazing Timber Wolf!

[@MechanicalFrog]

Good times had by all, except its targets.

[@lukedudley5030]

I love the madcat as it was the first mech I ever saw...as a young child I saw a large model of one in a games store and fell in love....then I grew up learnt more about the clans and realised how dodgy they were so now I respect the madcat and love it as an icon of battletech but can't love clan mechs too much lol...inner sphere forever :-)

[@STSGingie]

Because it looks cool and it was absolutely everywhere in the mid 90s. Also the bomber cockpit asthetic.

[@andydogdad4349]

The past few videos youve really stepped it up with the intros and visuals of your videos! Been loving them

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thanks a lot for noticing. I try to do at least one thing better than last time in each vid. Ideally upward and onward.

[@andydogdad4349]

@@MechanicalFrog well I've definitely been noticing on like the past 5-10 videos you've been continuously improving the visuals and what not! Great job as always loving your videos

[@Star-qc4br]

CLASSIC!!! I remember back when we all got our first look at this BRAND NEW mech artwork..."Oh, that looks cool! What's that, the next generation of Marauder?"... Thought it was only the FIRST piece of artwork of a series showing off potential new mech designs. Little did I know... Still one of my top three favorite Omnis along with the Mad Dog and the Dire Wolf!

[@MechanicalFrog]

And much was said that day, and most days after.

[@th3b33f]

All those models really elevate the video. Extremely wholesome community

[@MechanicalFrog]

Couldn't agree more!

[@bthsr7113]

The face of the Clan Invasion, the tip of the Wolf's fang, and if you don't care about image, it's still a very fine mech for those who can afford to support it with a versatile prime and a plethora of official configurations for your needs. Personally, I've pondered how one might overcome the biggest failing the mech, namely its price tag. Best I've got is building downgraded non omni versions of the 3-5 most useful configs. If I remember correctly, this would also free up critical space on top of being easier* to service.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Once you have a devoted serf class to build everything, cost is no concern.

[@waylonwade1203]

Loved the video. This was the first image of a mech I ever saw when a friend had the 3050 technical readout way back in the early 90s. Still think its the coolest more than 30 years later.

[@MechanicalFrog]

It definitely has that memorable look.

[@spectrelead]

Yeah, it was pretty much the face of BattleTech during initial Clan Invasion release (approx 1990)

[@theangryMD]

i really appreciate that you cover so many of the less well known mechs but still also punctuate that by covering the ones that have dazzled us for over three decades. by the way, great to hear ya on the warhammer IIc video over on big red-40 techs channel.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank you. I do want to go out of my way to make sure every mech/tank/BA gets its 15 minutes of limelight.

[@scytheseven9173]

Thanks for the video! The Timber Wolf MF is a worthy addition

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank you!

[@GeofftheIronwolf]

Here's my build if I was doing my own. In the arms, snub nose PPC, with medium pulse lasers, one more medium pulse in the CT. Then in the torso slots, the ER L Pulse Lasers. Left over tonnage? ALL the clan DHS I can cram in there. Now if we're talking Tukkyad build, ok ER L Lasers instead of pulse and large pulse lasers instead of Snub PPC.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Sounds like a fun short range brawler.

[@GeofftheIronwolf]

@@MechanicalFrog but with the ability to still reach out and engage with the ER L Laser.

[@WolfHreda]

My patented MWO city brawler Timber Wolf build: - 2 LRM 5s - 0.5 tons of ammo shared between them. This is my only concession to long-range support - 2 SRM 4s - 2 tons of ammo - 4 MPLs - arm mounted, as Kerensky intended - 3 HMGs - 1 ton of ammo. As soon as they're in range, they don't stop firing until the target dies or they run empty. - 6 extra DHS to keep the fight going forever with some smart use of the pulse lasers. - 4 Jump Jets installed in the TBR-S side torso pods. Pursue your prey to the ends of the earth.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Sounds like a nasty brawler for sure.

[@WolfHreda]

@@MechanicalFrog it's disgusting. It's also 0.5 tons underweight, but I don't have space for more ammo, and I don't want to bump the LRM ammo to 1 ton.

[@louiswilkins9624]

Tasty 👍🏿

[@DapperRaccoon]

I admit, I currently only have 4x Timber Wolves painted with a 5th primed. I know those are rookie numbers, I'm working on it I promise!

[@MechanicalFrog]

Same... same...

[@TvM.TheTechnomage]

Timber Wolf: when you absolutely, positively, need to vaporize every House servant on the battlefield.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Bringing the pain.

[@kierdalemodels]

Accept no substitute.

[@uroghai3439]

My longtime favorite 'mech. I fell in love with it in the 90s, when Mechwarrior 2 introduced me to Battletech. Still one of the best 75-ton designs out there all these years later, too.

[@MechanicalFrog]

My friends and I wore out the PC Gamer CD that had the Mechwarrior 2 intro movie on it before the game finally launched.

[@Richy0326]

If the original mech is called a Timber Wolf, then I dub the MF version the Log Frog variant.

[@MechanicalFrog]

LogFrog... use as directed. Contact emergency services if you experience headaches, nausea, or wandering kidney.

[@lexington476]

34:34 wow, I was expecting two plasma cannons, two plasma rifles, six flamers, and eight improved jumps😀😃😄.

[@MechanicalFrog]

A real missed opportunity.

[@bthsr7113]

So a bouncy hellfir3?

[@CanuckWolfman]

Because I like Marauders. Wait, no... it's because I like Catapults. Wait! No! It's because I like *Marauders!* No! I like...

[@MechanicalFrog]

Maybe we like them all!

[@matagy]

I love the A configuration. Very heat efficient mech, good punch, its been a brawler of choice for me

[@derekburge5294]

How there was enough left of Pryde's machine to salvage at all after Tukayyid is stunning.

[@MechanicalFrog]

O_o

[@NRSGuardian]

The Timber Wolf B while not the most optimal configuration is interesting for its history in that it follows in the footsteps of its Woodsman B predecessor, which shares striking similarities with the Grizzly. There is some speculation that the Woodsman B was inspired by the Excalibur, which Clan Wolf was known to favor even creating an Early Clan variant of the Excalibur which shows remarkable similarities to the Woodsman B. Also, because the B config isn't as optimized as other configs it is notably cheaper in BV than other Timber Wolf configs, yet you still get a Gauss Rifle, LPL, LRM10, and SRM4, which is similar in capability to IS Mechs like the Cataphract, Caesar, and Falconer.

[@Geeko170]

Every time I have ran a Timber Wolf, it has been memorable. The first time, Stackpolling a warhawk, and sniping the pilots with PPCs, to over heating in front of a full Lyran heavy lance. Every time it was memorable. Not always good, but memorable.

[@deano8103]

Have loved this mech since I was a little kid playing the saga

[@Rumbler357]

These are great to listen too since am on medical leave fighting cancer. I haven't jumped into a mech's cockpit and rolled 2d6 in over 30 years, but have always loved the battletech lore.

[@downix]

Man, that Catapult looks funny...

[@MechanicalFrog]

Downright...mad...

[@malusignatius]

As you said, the Timberwolf's one of the most versatile heavies in the game. It's earned it's reputation as a design to be wary of.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Absolutely. Thanks for giving the video a go. Have a great week!

[@malusignatius]

@@MechanicalFrog NP. Heck, I try to comment on all of them, you do good content.

[@AccessAccess]

It's all about pod space / tonnage. With 28 tons this was the heavy of choice when I was playing in that era.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Lots of fun options.

[@hideshisface1886]

Timber Wolf is honestly terrifying. Base configuration packs a massive punch, not unlike my beloved Stalker - one of the most heavily armed mechs of its time, but has a speed of a fast medium and its protection is not too shabby either. And all with additional benefit of better range offered by Clan weaponry. This is basically a package that has everything.

[@devalk_]

Got to love the Timber wolf. 2x ERPPC and 2xLRM20 tied to a T-COMP and Artemis V respectively has got to be one of my favourite builds for AI stomping in MegaMek. And if you are feeling somewhat dezgra swapping in a C3 can lead to quite astounding results.

[@Sierra026]

My friend and I love using the E Config. You really can't go wrong with the ATMs, you can either use it as your Point Commander and make it rain from afar, or hammer unwitting IS mechs up-close-and-personal, sometimes all in the same match! The low BV cost also makes it attractive to use for a 10K game.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Couldn't agree more!

[@misriaharmory3884]

My favorite mech of all time no question. I personally love the W configuration and stick to it every chance I get. It’s a monster in AS and can be a game changer if used correctly.

[@MechanicalFrog]

The W is a fun one.

[@KenshiImmortalWolf]

the mad cat was my original favorite due to it's name timberwolf in the TCG which was my introduction to the universe from my nerd dad [friend who introduced me my dad and friend to battletech way back when] and while i do see it as over done mech a bit in modern day it is still a reliable beast of a mech

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

The Timberwolf is so iconic, on pair with the Atlas as the face of Battletech.

[@sheilaolfieway1885]

The nice thing about omnis is they can always use newer guns if pods are avalible. Timby is one of my favorite mechs of the games. it's iconic look is just irresistible to me.

[@MechanicalFrog]

True that.

[@kingleech16]

I always loved the look of the Mad Cat, and was quite pleased to find it very effective in the PC games.

[@Pugakster]

My favorite Clan Jade Falcon/ Clan Wolf mech.

[@MechanicalFrog]

A classic for many reasons.

[@thecommuterzombie]

What is this mysterious mech that registers on my scopes as both a Catapult AND a Marauder? Well in any case I am sure that it can't hit me at this range....

[@MechanicalFrog]

It'll be fine. This is all fine.

[@thecommuterzombie]

@@MechanicalFrog *spoilers* It was not in fact fine.

[@lostShadowLord]

Never heard of a timber wolf, Looks like a madcat, though

[@MechanicalFrog]

har har.

[@jamesbeard5513]

There may be more than just the ferro fibrous armor on why mechwarriors were confused about the damage it could take. XL engines, EndoSteel, IS grade FF and Double Heat Sinks were relatively uncommon and Clan weapons, especially the missle launchers, weigh less than Inner Sphere counterparts. They probably thought, using the armor/mobility/weapon triangle you quote so much, that all that other stuff had to come from somewhere. Unfortunately for them, they were very wrong as instead of a mech with the armor of a medium, it was closer to that of an assault mech from the Succession Wars.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Possibly. I like the fear/irrational storytelling aspect.

[@dwwolf4636]

This machine defines the battlemech. ✅️Protection ✅️Mobility ✅️Firepower ( payload ) It stands upon the knife's edge of perfection.

[@defiantmechwarrior2397]

Heck yeah. Awesome mech until a gauss to the head on turn 2 if I remember right

[@MechanicalFrog]

Hate it when that happens...

[@KeystoneCarcajou]

tried to do a similar project, and wound up with 2 MPL's, 2 LPL's, and 2 ATM 6 racks with a ton of each types of ammo. little hot (4 over if it runs and boats) , but the fire plan is simple enough.

[@MechanicalFrog]

It works. You can always lay off a MPL for a turn and no harm.

[@conanthelibrarian287]

The box artwork of the Timber Wolf for Mechwarrior 2 is seared into my mind as a core memory, and the reason i'm into Battletech in the first place. I tend to stick with Inner Sphere machines, but will always love this guy

[@ericfeatherstone776]

I have no idea if it's new or I simply never noticed before but .... The head of the armor diagram has frog eyes! Love it 👍

[@MechanicalFrog]

It sure does!

[@EarthsDM]

Coming late to chime in on the rear-facing streak SRM launchers on the D variant. I think they’re more helpful than they may appear because the Timber Wolf -D can flip its arms and fire its ER PPCs (which have no minimum range) into its back arc as well. It’s my understanding that because that variant has no lower-arm actuators it can flip its arms instead of torso twisting. While the Stream SRM-6 launchers might have been better pointing forward I think a possible 24 missile hits in the same arc would have been too min/max for that era. Does considering the arm flipping shenanigans improve your opinion of the rear-facing SRMs?

[@mikeheimlich1303]

The E variant was one I had not considered; at 2444 it seems really economical BV wise as well. My own Smoke Jaguar "Ghost Maker" variant has 2 Large Pulse Lasers and 2 ER Medium Lasers in the arms, 2 Artemis IV equipped LRM 15s w/ 3 tons of ammo split between the side torsos, 4 machine guns fed by 1 ton of ammo to deal with insurgents and an ER small laser because it's a clan mech

[@mikeheimlich1303]

Excuse me, 2 tons of LRM ammo, typos suck

[@peterfromaustria724]

I love the Timberwolf because my favorite Battletech KZbinr is talking about it ❤

[@MechanicalFrog]

Oh? Who is it?

[@NTJ1984]

Love the video, MF. I'm glad that you got BigRed involved. Didn't know that there were this many variants beyond what we see of the Prime, A, B, and C configurations. I'm glad you didn't go into the IS attempt at making one, as that should be it's own video, but I doubt anyone loves it. You're the second BT content creator to mention the Bounty Hunter, and I can't wait to see if someone does a video on that figure.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank you. We might have to tackle the BH some day. It's a wild ride.

[@gregdomenico1891]

Believe it or not, Science Insanity( Sc.I) did one on the Bounty Hunter.

[@andrewszigeti2174]

We love the Timber Wolf because it was THE face of the Clans, and by far and away the best described by Michael Stackpole. When it was described as a combination of a Catapult and a Marauder, we knew EXACTLY what it looks like. Being a solid Clan mech overall doesn't hurt.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Truth spoken today.

[@bryanmcmahon8593]

We love the MadCat as the lawn decoration it is, after its been split open by an Atlas' fist.

[@bthsr7113]

Why not replace it with a statue and sell the real scrap to Solaris?

[@treize6832]

I use my own configuration of the TW (three ERML in each arm and a pair of U/AC5s in the torsos, Clan Goliath Scorpion colors, can link to the sheet if anyone is interested) as my ride when my kids want to play with me once in a while. It can be fragile if they get a couple of good hits (I always let them run Assaults, usually an Atlas and a Highlander) but if it stays mobile and has some luck on its side it can absolutely put the hurt out. My favorite Mech and configuration for dueling. :)

[@ampgp03d]

The ultimate clan heavy mech. The pride of clan wolf.

[@MechanicalFrog]

It definitely is tough to top.

[@riptors9777]

The timberwolf, THE poster child for the superior Tech of the clans during the clan invasion era. One of these can take an entire lance of tech level 1 Inner sphere mechs down no issue. Its fast, flexible, well armored, packs an ungodly amount of firepower, and runs cool enough to keep firing. An absolute nightmare to deal with if youre on the opposing side during the clan invasion. And even later on the Timberwolf remains relevant and capable. The only minor weakspot it has is that it doesnt field jumpjets. As a mercenary facing one of these is a worst case scenario.. especially if paired with a vat grown clan pilot. On the other hand Clan Tech makes for problematic salvage in universe since its allmost allways ireplacable.. unless you have the bank account to not worry about such things wich seldom is the case for mercenary outfits. So most time its better to sell what you salvage and buy yourselfe a nice Assault mech or two XD The Madcat has been the poster child for battletech and especially for the Mechwarrior series ever since the unseen disaster of yore. And it did an admirable job at standing in for those classic designs. As a Clanner the Timberwolf is never the wrong choice, it can clearly punch above its weight and everything below is prey to it. As a IS pilot.. well.. good luck. Atleast youre going down against a worthy oponent XD

[@Dreadwolf3155]

as a long time clan wolf mechwarrior this video gave me the warm fuzzies.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Glad to hear it. You Wolves don't get enough nice things coming your way. I mean, come on CGL. When can the Wolves win something for once?

[@Dreadwolf3155]

@@MechanicalFrog Hey man don't even want to hear it. haha I suffered through the BS of the refusal war! And don't even get me started on the plot criticla hit which is ALeric's treatment of the Dragoons. He masterminds an amazing takeover of Terra only to go mustash twirling evil? what??? If anything in that plotline was BS it was Devlin stone giving away the key to fortress republic. I admit THAT seems thin.

[@andydogdad4349]

Madcat was my favorite back in the mech4 mercs days

[@MechanicalFrog]

It's a great one.

[@odinulveson9101]

Awww! Hoped for the third " brother " the Shadow Hawk😆 But Timby is perfect aswell, gonna paint one tomorrow. Also my config would be Prime but swap out left torso pod for the S Config. So I get 3 x machine guns half circled around the " snout ". Do get 2 xjj. Er Large, Medium lasers stay and 2 x Clrm 15. The mgs are heavy type. So the 3x of them gets 2 tons of ammo. 2 ton lurms fort the 15. Shoved in an Targeting Computer for good measure too.

[@MechanicalFrog]

"soon" on the Shadow Hawk.

[@TheStraycat74]

Config D, but turn the Streak 6's all four forward was my favorite config.

[@georgesulea]

Secondary mech frog variant; 6 plasma cannons, 7 jump jets, and a small pulse laser. Movement points 1/2/2...

[@MechanicalFrog]

I see no issue with this.

[@georgesulea]

@@MechanicalFrog 😁👍

[@madcat3525]

Great video! I think the Madcat the best of the clan mechs. Looking forward to more videos.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank you. More to come!

[@Elrigger]

Excellent video. The MadCat is much fun to play as a spheroid.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tellos]

The A model is a favorite of mine. Followed by the Prime.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Both very solid picks.

[@PaganPilot]

nice to you were able to source models for each variants, not an easier for more obscure mechs

[@MechanicalFrog]

Yeah it's nice that we had the opportunity to show a few of them in their proper look. Maybe some day that could be possible for many mechs.

[@randomnetsurfer]

Quick note; Horse is actually pronounced Hor-hay. It even explicitly mentions it in the book. :) Funny story, I was working in a call centre years later when I had a customer with that name call in. Apparently I was one of the very few who got the pronunciation right without being prompted... so thank you to Battletech for the education! :D

[@MechanicalFrog]

huh...

[@ZeroKitsunei]

I don't play table top, but ever since Mech Warrior 2 I've been using my own variant of it. Replace the LRM 20's with LRM 15 +ART. Drop the M Guns. Slap some Jump Jets and an Active Probe on it. It is so fun to jump up a mountain or above some cover that you shouldn't be able to get past. While having the heaviest mech in your sights. Loose both pods and down it before they even know they were in a fight.

[@MaxSabbath666]

The very first mech i ever saw, it was love at first sight

[@MechanicalFrog]

Hard to deny the appeal of the Timber Wolf.

[@kierdalemodels]

KZbin! MF did well!👍 Thanks for that great vid. It is truly an iconic mech….but I still don’t have a MadCat😅The big one in the KS will end up being my first. I was glad to see a Sirian Lancers reference in there! I like that unit. And the CSO team’s TimberWolves look AMAZING!🤩

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank you!

[@Rocketsong]

We love it because it is iconic. And it's iconic because the design gave FASA a "hero" mech, that was immune from the Harmony Gold lawsuit. The Clans, of course, remain overpowered Munchkin Poo.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Heh. Well at least you've taken a firm position on the subject.

[@randyslater199]

The TW is already in my collectors vaults, maybe I will see if they do the MF version loadout I know it will be oh so fun.

[@MechanicalFrog]

I hope it works out.

[@77professional]

Even in later eras it is still hard to beat it for versatility. Almost all of its configurations are extremely dangerous. The only thing holding it back is the lack of jump jets for most variations.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Yeah for several of the official configurations, it's tempting to rip a few things out to make room for JJ.

[@77professional]

@@MechanicalFrogI think you could do so much with dropping those LRM20s and replacing them with LRM15s and twice the ammo.

[@jameshiggins5686]

MECHFROG! I challenge you to battle, a ChallBat if you will. For possession of your remaining plasma rifle inventory.

[@MechanicalFrog]

You might need a couple of large dropships to haul them all...

[@MrMyu]

The Coyotes developed all the crazy technology (other than battle armor) I can't help but wonder if there was a Very Specific Coyote in mind when the writers decided on that. Maybe they established some kind of Academy of Clan Mech Engineering.

[@MechanicalFrog]

It might be a fun story to tell.

[@pete7872]

KZbin, MF did well!

[@MechanicalFrog]

Thank ya!

[@joshuatitsworth9190]

Those 75 tonners are menaces.

[@MechanicalFrog]

100% truth, though the 65 tonners are fun... and the 60s have their charm... basically everyone is dangerous.

[@calumdeighton]

I like Prydes Timber Wolf design. JunpJets are just one of those things you like it when you have them. And when you lose them, you miss them. I like the D-Configuration the most next to the Prime, because it's very similar to the Savage Wolf Prime, which I do kinda like. The backwards firing Streaks is really one of those odd dumb ideas. Backwards firing weapons are far too circumstantial to be handy.

[@MechanicalFrog]

Yeah I wouldn't fault anyone who wanted to play the D-Configuration with the Streaks all facing forward.