QUOTE(kuposaka @ Jul 13 2007, 11:15 AM)
well, somehow, hero gundams looks moar & moar unique, perhaps it's caused by modern techies. maybe when 00 starts, they had their own original mobile suits, just like seed series. then later on, they started on copying mobile suits like zakus & doms & goufs into the series, just like gsd

its a lil weird, doncha think?

but then again, my heart lies in the UC series, the original of-what-ppl say "old box gundam" lol, like rx-78 & other ms related to it

Most likely not since 00 is supposed to be a "brand new" series while CE is well known as a tribute to the old UC. I'd say a failed parody more than a tribute... GSD totally ruined the name of Zeta.
About the HCM Pro Excia... YUCKS... anorexia... And what's the purpose of having beam daggers? Might as well give them beam swords. Speaking of which, the concept of 7 blades on the Excia is indeed a foolish one. It only has 2 hands hence it will only be able to wield 2 blades at once. Backup weapons? Might as well give the Excia a beam rifle instead. I have no confidence in pure melee units since they are a goofy concept which only makes sense in fictional anime. This is why Epyon looks good at first, but think about it the idea is daft... Lock and beam-spammu it and it will have no chance of retaliation. Unless it's in GW where the Epyon moves at
c...

Back to the weapons. Shield-sword concept looks cool, but again it's not a practical design. Remember Trikeros? When you block, you can't shoot/attack/slash.
The only way to have a good melee design is Aegis' quad sabres, or to a lesser extent the IJ. With built-in blades in the feet and wrists, the palms are free to control other weapons. Even if it holds a shield for defence there's still 3 protruding beams. Bah... Aegis is the most underappreciated and underused MS in CE. And it's the most sophisticated and unique design.
Meh... I'll take the normal beam rifle + shield + sabres anytime. Unicorn showed that typical designs can look cool.And who can argue with MKII's simple and elegant design? Shell firing bazookas FTW too !!
This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Jul 13 2007, 12:44 PM