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The Velocity Heresy

Started by Agent of Change, Apr 15 2013 06:26 AM

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Poll: Speed and you a brief survey (127 member(s) have cast votes)

How fast do you prefer your mech to go?

  1. 70 KPH or less (3 votes [2.36%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.36%

  2. 70-100 KPH (87 votes [68.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 68.50%

  3. 100-130 KPH (16 votes [12.60%])

    Percentage of vote: 12.60%

  4. 131 KPH-Speed Cap (21 votes [16.54%])

    Percentage of vote: 16.54%

Other People would say:

  1. I am in general impatient and i like fast speed mechs (10 votes [7.87%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.87%

  2. I am in general impatient and i like moderate speed mechs (23 votes [18.11%])

    Percentage of vote: 18.11%

  3. I am in general impatient and i like slow speed mechs (1 votes [0.79%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.79%

  4. I am in general Patient and i like fast speed mechs (46 votes [36.22%])

    Percentage of vote: 36.22%

  5. I am in general Patient and i like moderate speed mechs (45 votes [35.43%])

    Percentage of vote: 35.43%

  6. I am in general Patient and i like slow speed mechs (2 votes [1.57%])

    Percentage of vote: 1.57%

When I build an Assault Mech I prefer to:

  1. Max Standard Engine first then see what I can fit (6 votes [4.72%])

    Percentage of vote: 4.72%

  2. Max XL Engine first then see what I can fit (1 votes [0.79%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.79%

  3. Build weapon load-out then fit the biggest engine I can (55 votes [43.31%])

    Percentage of vote: 43.31%

  4. Select a specific (non-maxed out) engine size first and then build the mech around that. (30 votes [23.62%])

    Percentage of vote: 23.62%

  5. Determine what loadout I want and modify that based on whether it will allow for a maxed XL or standard engine easier. (35 votes [27.56%])

    Percentage of vote: 27.56%

When I build an Heavy Mech I prefer to:

  1. Max Standard Engine first then see what I can fit (3 votes [2.36%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.36%

  2. Max XL Engine first then see what I can fit (9 votes [7.09%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.09%

  3. Build weapon load-out then fit the biggest engine I can (56 votes [44.09%])

    Percentage of vote: 44.09%

  4. Select a specific (non-maxed out) engine size first and then build the mech around that. (31 votes [24.41%])

    Percentage of vote: 24.41%

  5. Determine what loadout I want and modify that based on whether it will allow for a maxed XL or standard engine easier. (28 votes [22.05%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.05%

When I build an Medium Mech I prefer to:

  1. Max Standard Engine first then see what I can fit (18 votes [14.17%])

    Percentage of vote: 14.17%

  2. Max XL Engine first then see what I can fit (13 votes [10.24%])

    Percentage of vote: 10.24%

  3. Build weapon load-out then fit the biggest engine I can (34 votes [26.77%])

    Percentage of vote: 26.77%

  4. Select a specific (non-maxed out) engine size first and then build the mech around that. (29 votes [22.83%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.83%

  5. Determine what loadout I want and modify that based on whether it will allow for a maxed XL or standard engine easier. (33 votes [25.98%])

    Percentage of vote: 25.98%

When I build an Light Mech I prefer to:

  1. Max Standard Engine first then see what I can fit (2 votes [1.57%])

    Percentage of vote: 1.57%

  2. Max XL Engine first then see what I can fit (85 votes [66.93%])

    Percentage of vote: 66.93%

  3. Build weapon load-out then fit the biggest engine I can (15 votes [11.81%])

    Percentage of vote: 11.81%

  4. Select a specific (non-maxed out) engine size first and then build the mech around that. (14 votes [11.02%])

    Percentage of vote: 11.02%

  5. Determine what loadout I want and modify that based on whether it will allow for a maxed XL or standard engine easier. (11 votes [8.66%])

    Percentage of vote: 8.66%

Do you not buy or pilot mechs because an effective build is:

  1. Not enough weapons when fast enough (25 votes [19.69%])

    Percentage of vote: 19.69%

  2. Too fast and twitchy (8 votes [6.30%])

    Percentage of vote: 6.30%

  3. To slow with enough weapons (11 votes [8.66%])

    Percentage of vote: 8.66%

  4. Slow and plodding no matter what you do. (34 votes [26.77%])

    Percentage of vote: 26.77%

  5. Speed is of no concern to me when purchasing a mech. (49 votes [38.58%])

    Percentage of vote: 38.58%

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#41 Coolant

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Posted 15 April 2013 - 09:43 AM

I don't understand how the OP's post has anything to do with heresy?

"any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc."

Catchy word yes, but it was the only reason I dropped into the thread...misleading ;)

Speed is important to both offense and defense. Offense - can get to the action quicker thereby racking up more damage. Defense - getting behind cover.

Edited by Coolant, 15 April 2013 - 09:44 AM.

#42 Agent of Change

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Posted 15 April 2013 - 09:48 AM

There was an argument about speed in an other thread this was largely to collect data to see if existing theories held out and whether common wisdom was in fact common.

It was a liberal use of a catchy word for a title to draw people in but hey originally I wanted to use Apostacy, which would have been even more wrong.

#43 Rakashan

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Posted 15 April 2013 - 09:49 AM

One thing that I don't feel is appropriately reflected here although I am not sure how it would change the answers...

Depending on the mech chassis and role I want it to play I make a decision about whether I am going to use an XL or Std engine up front as part of the Loadout. Scouts always use an XL (speed is life). Otherwise, torso twist rate plays into the decision (how well can I twist to keep someone from picking on a shoulder) as does intended l intend to use the mech (200m optimal, 500m optimal or sniping).

My answers above are based on the mechs and roles I enjoy most in each weight class and that throws the last question for a loop. I never buy a mech without planning out at least one build for it on Smurfy and even within a single chassis (e.g. Stalkers or Cats) the role that I want to play has a greater impact on engine and speed choices than the weight class. This is probably most notable when comparing a Cicada build with a Hunch or Jager build. They're all mediums but one is an XL build where speed is life and the other two are brawlers who expect to lose shoulders and need to keep fighting.

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Posted 15 April 2013 - 10:39 AM

I think some of the question/answer sets don't properly convey how I would go about building a mech. I spend enough time on smurfy's mechlab and it's not exactly that hard to build a mech given the constraints (hardpoints, speed, weapon loadouts, etc).

I have a pretty good idea of what I want to build in mind and just build it. It's not specific to a mech or build, but not everyone will spend the time like myself to figure it all out. It takes some time to build a mech.

With that said, I'm pretty sure my answers to your poll will blow your mind (or not, it doesn't matter). :(
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