Definitely gonna go with the mech idea. Just a few questions though;
Are the mechs gonna be giant gundam sized, or human-ish escaflowne sized? Or some sort of middle-path size?
If we'll have access to walkers and tanks, will we also have access to flier mechs as well?
Which side will we be fighting for? (from the looks of the initial description it sounds like we'd be Arlians, but I just want to make sure)
Will there be space battles or will it primarily take place on Geneva? My personal suggestion would be for us to take part in the initial space assault on the planet (that is if that wasn't already your plan).
What kinds of weapons will our mechs have at their disposal? And as a follow up will we be allowed creative liberty with weapon set-ups so long as it's within reason? As a double follow up, will there be various "sizes" of mechs? As in light mechs that are more nimble but have lighter weapons, and heavy mechs that are slower but pack the heavy artillery? (I guess this is also related to my second question)
Umm.... I think that's all for now
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