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[Zoccola]

I had grinded up close to 40 million and will be buying 3

This is my first one.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...d3a6540ef0477cd
Think shotgun DDC with jump jets. 2xML, 1xLB10X, 4xSRM6 with Artemis. This is my favourite. It SHREDS enemies. The SRM24 is great, even with the weird groupings. I have it almost leveled to elite. I have it set up as follows:
Group 1: LB10X
Group 2: Arm mounted 2xSRM6 with Artemis
Group 3: Torso mounted 2xSRM6 with Artemis
Group 4: Torso mounted 2xMLAS
I find I do not overheat anywhere close to what I do in my DDC which has a similar build (2xLB10x, 3xSRM6 with Arti, 2xMLAS). The jump jets are fantastic on this thing, especially for ensuring people stay to your front. The best game last night, I did 750 damage, 4 kills, 3 assists.The worst game I did 73 damage (but that was because mid game, as we were waddling to epsilon on Alpine, the dogs decided they had to go out THAT INSTANT. I came back to 3 dragons providing me the penitentiary shower treatment.)

I love this mech. Possibly my favourite chasis so far.

[theta123]

[DJDeath]

Started out with an enhanced standard load out for the 733C, but now I'm using 1x AC20 (4t), 2x LLas, 2x SRM6 (3t) + Artemis, 2 JJ, 285 STD on it. Seems like a decent load out so far.

[NRP]

How do you guys manage more that 3 groups? Do you not use mouse buttons for the 4th group?

I purposefully limit my builds to 3 groups because I fire everything from the mouse.

[Zoccola]

I use a mouse with like 20 buttons on it. The Logitech G600 http://www.logitech....-mouse?crid=825

Or you can map E to group 4 and CAPS to group 5.

[Dannywhac]

Didn't think I'd like the Highlander, as I'm more of a brawler or harasser player. Running with this C at the mo:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...a24235cc9031ed1

Although it looks hotter than hell, with the Gauss on one button, the 2XERPPC's on another and the SRM6's on a third it's pretty decent, and regularily getting between 500-800 damage. Two JJ's for a not bad pop-tart (although I'm no judge as not used a PT build before). To be honest though, rarely need to use the SRM's, and with an XL if you need to use 'em you're in trouble.

Edited by Dannywhac, 17 April 2013 - 10:13 AM.

[Atlas32]

Bought a 733c and a 732.

733c has Gauss, 2 ML, 3x SRM6 +artemis on an XL325. DHS as well.

732 has 3 ER PPC and a gauss on an XL300. (haven't worked out the 1.2 heat yet though.)

[Kilroy]

They look pretty cool, a tad difficult to see out of the cockpit, a nice set of hard point but it's definitely supposed to be missile focused.

I use the 733 with 2 ER PPCs, Gauss, and 4 Streaks. Works great for sniping and the streaks can kill most mediums and lights that get too close. PPCs knock out ecm too, making those pesky 3Ls vulnerable.

[WildeKarde]

Picked up a 733, added endo and gone with gauss, 2 LL and 4 SRM4's

Still to go for DHS and not definite about the SRM4's but the rest seems ok.

[NRP]

If you guys like the regular Highlanders, you will love the Heavy Metal. It should definitely be one of your 3.

[ZeProme]

NRP, on 17 April 2013 - 12:16 PM, said:

If you guys like the regular Highlanders, you will love the Heavy Metal. It should definitely be one of your 3.

I'm too broke to buy a $50+ in-game item.

I much rather buy the Centurion CN9-YLW when it goes on sale like a month ago.

Edited by ZeProme, 17 April 2013 - 01:30 PM.

[kevin roshak]

Anyone figure out a build for the 733p?

[LapsedPacifist79]

NRP, on 17 April 2013 - 09:09 AM, said:

How do you guys manage more that 3 groups? Do you not use mouse buttons for the 4th group?

I just use 2 mouse buttons for firing. I have group 3 and 4 slaved to LShift and Spacebar since that's where my fingers are already. Usually keep those for missiles or less used groups.

[New Breed]

Asheron Storm, on 17 April 2013 - 04:45 AM, said:

What makes the highlander stand out besides the jump jets? What makes the Atlas stand out besides the slabs of armor? Seriously, the Highlander is like a "mini" Atlas (as if a 90 ton mech with maxed armor can be called "mini"), but it can jump. Plus, it's named HIGHLANDER. I mean, seriously, if you're old enough to drink, throw back a few, jump in your Highlander, turn up the bagpipe music and go to town ripping some 'mechs to pieces, All the while shouting "There can be only one!".

I think it's better then the Atlas, because it's not crippled by the terrible CT energy slots. I love the Atlas don't get me wrong.. but the hard points suck.

[0I0]

sh4rpedge, on 16 April 2013 - 02:12 PM, said:

I'm actually planning on 1xAC20, 3xSRM4s, 2xLL.

I use a similar build, except with LPlas and only x2srm4. Heat was an issue with the build your talking about. So was ammo too I think.

[Biggieboy]

ZeProme, on 17 April 2013 - 01:15 PM, said:

I'm too broke to buy a $50+ in-game item.

I much rather buy the Centurion CN9-YLW when it goes on sale like a month ago.

It's actually around 30$, but yeah, I think even that's quite steep for one mech.

[GeorgieBoy39]

Atlas32, on 17 April 2013 - 10:35 AM, said:

Bought a 733c and a 732.

733c has Gauss, 2 ML, 3x SRM6 +artemis on an XL325. DHS as well.

732 has 3 ER PPC and a gauss on an XL300. (haven't worked out the 1.2 heat yet though.)

Here you go 732 3xPPC + Gauss

just about the most heat sinks can stuff in there

[FenixK17]

Abe07, on 16 April 2013 - 04:29 PM, said:

I bought a 732 and I'm loving it.

1 Gauss
3 Medium Lasers
3 SRM6
AMS

Full Jump jets

STD 300

Full armor

I find that I can brawl decently enough. Using the Jump Jets is key though, I would recommend taking armor from something other than the legs if you use the JJ, they are usually hit pretty hard. I use four weapon groups. Close with the Gauss and then shotgun them to death.

I don't have a Highlander but I can vouch for having more leg armors. I knocked off a Highlander's feet with my fellow PUGs relatively quickly using dual UAC/5s. It didn't help that he landed without slowing down.

[Cold Cash]

doubt i will change my loadout at all, the ac20/2 xLL/2x SRM6 has just been awesome, endo and dhs as well.
The close range poptarting is mint, lol ive ahem even done some slightly dirty tactics with my own team especially in narrow passes, ill poptart over my teammates and use them as shields since they wont get out of the way.
I thought core people was the best now i realize ac20 lights in the back as the dance and dodge around you is the best thing ever!!!.

[Fedifensor]

kevin roshak, on 17 April 2013 - 01:30 PM, said:

Anyone figure out a build for the 733p?

325XL Engine, 4 ERPPCs, 3 JJ, 20 DHS?