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[Alistair Winter]

Lord Psycho, on 07 May 2013 - 03:42 PM, said:

I really enjoy my 2ML, LRM10 and 2 MG setup with endosteel, ferro, double heat sinks. 2JJ
I also enjoy my 2 SPL, LRM10 and2 MG version " "
I have tried onewith an AC2 but it turns out you really got to use only 1...2 ac2 just isn't as sexy as i would like. cause when you have 2, you really want 3..and two is just so lackluster....

It sounds like fun, but can you actually make it work and get some kills? I don't think I've ever seen anyone be successful with SPLs, except a Jenner that had six of them. Your 2SPL, LRM10 and 2MG Raven sounds like you've just taken all the discarded weapons no one wanted to use, and mounted them on your mech out of spite

[Alpha087]

RVN-2X 'Urban Warfare'

This is actually my favorite mech build right here. Generally get about 300-400 damage on average per game, with my highest damage output having been just over 600. Basically, you don't play the stereotypical 'scout' light, and instead play escort/fire support, using your mech's small chassis as an advantage. Taking cover and keeping a reasonable distance between yourself and the enemy is a must.

For the 4X on the other hand, I kept the ER LLs, and swapped the MLs for dual MGs. There's a way to work an LRM 5 in there too, or SSRM (although this build is not intended for close range at all). Generally speaking though, the 4X is not designed to fight like your spider or jenner. It's designed to be fire support/escort.

Of course alternatives are also stripping every weapon for AC20 or a PPC/ER PPC, however I've out-done the potential damage of firing off all of the AC20's ammo with the dual ER LLs several times. (And never had to worry about running out of ammo and becoming entirely useless!)

Edited by Alpha087, 08 May 2013 - 08:53 AM.

[FrostCollar]

RVN-4X "Poptartlet"

PPCs and JJs are overpowered? Throw them both in a Raven and have a grand old time. It's not a great build by any means - no 4X builds are, but it can be fun.

EDIT: Whoops, looks like Vassago already threw in a similar build. Well, they're almost the same. His is slightly faster, mine is slighly more heat efficient. If you've already bought the 3L go for his though - no need to buy an extra engine on account of the 4X.

Edited by FrostCollar, 09 May 2013 - 10:16 AM.

[TVMA Doc]

The 2 ERPPC Raven 4x looks a lot like my 2 ER LL 4x I've been using to level that last master box. It's not a great build, but it can be very useful for keeping slower heavies/assaults from getting too close. If I get pounced by a competent light build (pretty much anything other than a Raven 2x or 4x, LOL) then I'm a bit challenged due to heat constraints.

It's not bad for those large map conquests, ,however. I can often get some 1km pot shots at the opposition as they try to chase me down at end game. It has allowed me to get more than a few of them to duck behind cover just long enough to grab the cap and bug out.

[RallyPoint]

I don't understand how you guys actually get some of these builds to work in reality.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...a3335019e9f49d7
I managed to get the two large lasers on but there's no tonnage left for SRM, SRM Ammo, MGs, MG Ammo AND two jumpjets. That's with Endo-Steel. Ferro only gives me .8 tons; no where near enough for any of those weapons or ammo. I have the XL 245 engine. What am I missing here that's gonna give me like 10 tons for all this other stuff?!




http://mwo.smurfy-ne...163ddbf1c762bc1
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...15e2f67040528ee
Similar problems with these builds... I don't get it...

Edited by RallyPoint, 18 November 2013 - 11:45 AM.

[Karzer]

What I use almost everyday for fun and all:

RVN-4X

Scares almost all heavies like nothing else, but not a performer against lights.

[RallyPoint]

Interesting but doesn't really answer my question. It does highlight my question though.... I see you weren't able to pile on all those weapons either.

[TinFoilHat]

Try looking at some of the latest builds in this thread - they're more recent than this one

http://mwomercs.com/...build-a-rvn-4x/