The MG is so ineffective that for its wieght/crits it is ALWAYS inferior to alternatives.
Putting MG's on a mech robs that mech of 1.5 tons and 2 slots.
There is not a config (that is not hardpoint limited) which can not be improved by the use of 1.5 tons and/or 2 slots in other aspects of the mech.
A Small laser and one single heatsink is FAR superior damage and utilty wise then a MG. 1.5 tons of armor is far superior to a MG, BAP is far superior to MG (That is saying something), AMS and one ton of ammo are far superior to a MG.
There is not one config with MG's that can be concocted which can not be made better by foregoing the MG's.
I want to use MG's, I love the look of them in game, but there is not a single build in my stable which is better with them.
Edited by Gierling, 08 April 2013 - 03:44 PM.