"It isn't how much force you use -- it's where it is applied."

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

Anyone not recognizing the quote (or possible misquote) who wants to know the source, let me know.

So, I was describing the setting of CthulhuTech and why I didn't think I could ever run it straight.

Me: It has mecha. Any system with mecha in it is going to be too crunchy for me.

mnemex: How about Primetime Adventures?

Me: ... Okay, that I could do.

It isn't that mecha per se would cease to be important to the game. It's just that how mecha are important (to the degree they would be) would change.