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[Draemos]

The Atlas is the safest bet. You can't really go wrong w/ an AS7-D variant

Edited by Draemos, 03 August 2012 - 12:21 AM.

[Muad Dib]

Draemos, on 03 August 2012 - 12:20 AM, said:

The Atlas is the safest bet. You can't really go wrong w/ an AS7-D variant

you may be right. but i wonder about if there is any type of mech tree that you have to go down like in WOT. are these founders mechs the beginning mech for their respected tree (light, med, heavy, assault) and I would need to play them to get the better mechs in the tree. kind of like the awesome and not so much for the stalker. I think the heavy line looks good but i don’t think i would be a big fan of the catapult. or will all mech be available it is just a matter of purchasing and leveling up that particular mech.

sorry I just got back into reading up on this game after not looking for a while and trying to cram a decision on my elite purchase before the 7th. even if i dont plan on getting another assault is atlas still the best pic. it would leave room to buy several med mechs from the start...

Edited by Muad Dib, 03 August 2012 - 12:38 AM.

[Draemos]

Muad Dib, on 03 August 2012 - 12:37 AM, said:

you may be right. but i wonder about if there is any type of mech tree that you have to go down like in WOT. are these founders mechs the begining mech for their respected tree (light, med, heavy, assult) and I would need to play them to get the better mechs in the tree. kinda like the awesome and not so much for the stalker. I think the heavy line looks good but i dont think i would be a big fan of the catapult. or will all mech be avalable it is just a matter of purchasing and leveling up that preticular mech.

sorry I just got back into reading up on this game after not looking for a while and trying to cram a desision on my elite purchase before the 7th. even if i dont plan on getting another assult is atlas still the best pic. it would leave room to buy several med mecs from the start...

Just buy the veteran package and try the game out, then upgrade to elite and pick your mech when you get a feel for the game. You don't have to jump right into an elite package. It doesn't cost any additional money, it'll be $30 for the veteran and an additional $30 for the elite upgrade from veteran.

Edited by Draemos, 03 August 2012 - 12:39 AM.

[Carthoo]

Talono, on 01 August 2012 - 11:34 AM, said:

They guy asked a clear question so please give a clear answer to him : Atlas

Anyone with another opinion is invited for a match with his founders mech against my choosen (superior) variant

I picked Atlas too, as its more forgiving and the loadout is cool... .

... but to your question - good pilot in jenner or hunchback will rape you in the *****...saw my teams Jenner kill 2 centurions and Awesome when he remained last one of whole team. And no, they werent criticaly damaged and yes - they were noobs, he was most skilled pilot I ever saw.

[vnlk65n]

I am betting on the Catapult retaining its value for the longest. The 3025 CPT-C1 is a really timeless design.

I think the Jenner and Hunchback will get out-competed, and I think the Atlas might too if we get any mechs mounting double gauss rifles.

[Star Ace]

This will always be player's opinion-"Power play" would suggest Atlas, but a player's favored design has its role. I have never much liked the Atlas, even during my teenage years when I first encountered the design. I LOVE the catapult design, however "weak" the Mech may be in actual gameplay (and it is anything but.) The other two 'Mechs are also very capable, and you would have to be pretty close-minded to think that choosing the Atlas is the one and only, best option.

I have been in love with the Catapult since admiring it on the cover for the very old Fasa Objective Raids Sourcebook. It's jus a very "beautiful" 'Mech, and I even prefer it over the Timberwolf, design-wise.

Additionally, I would have much more fun playing a Catapult than an Atlas, because I love it's simple, single-purpose, long-range effectiveness. Many people would hate that style of gameplay, to be sure,and that's a totally valid reason why not to like the design.

[Muad Dib]

I have been trying to find this out with no success. are we able to buy any mech currently in the game from the start or is there a tier/tree system like in WOT. If so where do these founders’ mechs sit on those trees. would i need to grind out other mechs to get to ones i want. for example if i am more interested in heavy mechs but not the catapult would i need to grind with a catapult to get to the ones i really want like the dragon? if that is the case then i would go catapult if not i could go with the atlas just to have it here as i plan to primarily run med and heavy mechs.

[Sean von Steinike]

Muad Dib, on 03 August 2012 - 01:36 AM, said:

I have been trying to find this out with no success. are we able to buy any mech currently in the game from the start or is there a tier/tree system like in WOT. If so where do these founders’ mechs sit on those trees. would i need to grind out other mechs to get to ones i want. for example if i am more interested in heavy mechs but not the catapult would i need to grind with a catapult to get to the ones i really want like the dragon? if that is the case then i would go catapult if not i could go with the atlas just to have it here as i plan to primarily run med and heavy mechs.

You can buy any mech in the game right out the gate. The founders mechs are just going to be slightly different skinned versions but they have a c-bill earning bonus attached to them. The founders mech are not supposed to have any combat capability over the standard version of mech.

[Nakuru]

It largely depends on which one actually would work best for you. For me, my money is on the Catapult. To the person who said that an enemy getting up close to you is your death warrant, you forgot something: Four medium lasers. Might not be the missile barrage, but it is anything but in trouble in a close range firefight as long as your LRMs did their job in softening them up. But it also depends on your configurations. But the basic rundown on stock configurations is this:

JR7-D Jenner: Fast and fragile, but very well armed for a light Mech. Avoiding getting hit will keep you alive, and you can punish anyone in your sights at the same time. Hell, if you're good enough, you can stand toe-to-toe with anything and survive, even kill.

Hunchie: Fairly balanced with a reliance on a massive shoulder cannon. One shot can cause crushing damage, but limited ammo can limit your effectiveness as a fight drags on. Fairly well armored for a medium, but it's speed isn't that great to start with.

Catapult: Primarily a long-range fire support mech, due to its reliance on LRMs and relatively low armor. It can deal decent damage at close ranges, but your armor will be your main concern then. You also have jump jets for added mobility on this heavy.

Atlas: A popular choice as a favorite because of staggering firepower and incredible armor. However, it's very slow and vulnerable to quicker enemies, so you generally don't want to fight solo in one against someone faster.

Personally, I like the Atlas, but I'd choose tons of other mechs before it, including a Jenner. My preference out of the 4 we're given, though, is the good old Catapult.

[Sephlock]

Which variants are the founder ones?

[Muad Dib]

atlas AS7-D
Catapult CPLT-C1
Hunchback HBK-4G
Jenner JR7-D


looking at the other varients of say the atlas. does the K or RS have anything other then a different weapon load out? is the engin upgraded or anything else better in any way?

[ChewieMJ]

Hunchback will be my choice, especially if you get the hard-point mix right. Get in tight, spin and win, I say !

[Sean von Steinike]

Muad Dib, on 03 August 2012 - 01:54 AM, said:

atlas AS7-D
Catapult CPLT-C1
Hunchback HBK-4G
Jenner JR7-D


looking at the other varients of say the atlas. does the K or RS have anything other then a different weapon load out? is the engin upgraded or anything else better in any way?

http://www.sarna.net...as_(BattleMech)

[Dantalion]

Hunchback or Catapult, Atlas got limited usage.

[hellfire2142]

For those of you talking about maintenance cost for the 4 mechs chances are it'll be more like WOT the atlas will make more than the others to offset its high repair bill, and then going down in weight classes will make a little less since their repair costs would be less. I have a feeling that end c-bill (after repairs and all) for all 4 of them will be close to eachother so it really would be up to your prefrences.

[Bluten]

I share Steiner's outlook on classes. If you want a faster Mech just put a better engine in your Atlas. Problem solved.

Edited by Bluten, 03 August 2012 - 02:42 AM.

[Reptile Blackdeath]

Like every one else... depends on your play style.. I'd tend to get the more versitility in the mid range.....

[EDMW CSN]

A catapult loaded to bear with SRMs and lasers can work pretty fine too

[gnomeOO7]

So far from what I've seen I'm looking foreward to the Atlas & Hunchback mostly, but I know I'll use all of them occasionally, so I went Legendary.

[HaDeZs]

First off, there are a few people giving way too much info in this post. It's really riding a fine line with the NDA if not NDA breaking already.

Secondly, I don't think the founders mechs are upgradable. Your stuck with whatever they are already fitted with.

It really boils down to what role you like to play. Scoutish and fast, brawler with some long range capability, long range missle boat with some close range support, or a tank with a mix between some long range and close range support.

All in all im sure i'll be playing my hunchback the most. Looks more my playstyle. It should be quick enough to stay alive vs a jenner and should have the maneuverability to hold its own vs the heavies and assaults.

Edited by HaDeZs, 04 August 2012 - 11:11 PM.