Cn9-A: Thoughts On Build? New.
#1
Posted 25 May 2013 - 07:33 PM
#2
Posted 27 May 2013 - 12:41 PM
Basically what you have there is a slower -D with one more Streak.
Edited by stjobe, 27 May 2013 - 12:41 PM.
#3
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:03 PM
#4
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:27 PM
I dont' like the use of the LBX-10 over the UAC/5 or regular AC/10, but can understand why you've chosen the LBX-10 if the above roles are true. I wouldn't pit it against heavier mechs (or equivalent tonnage mechs, to be honest).
I don't know why TAG is there. Wouldn't a BAP be more useful?
How much armour is it carrying?
#5
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:30 PM
Edit: its so normal that most ppl with some knowledge of TT and Battletech will shed a tear in your honour when they see it.
Edited by 0okami, 27 May 2013 - 01:31 PM.
#6
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:43 PM
0okami, on 27 May 2013 - 01:30 PM, said:
Edit: its so normal that most ppl with some knowledge of TT and Battletech will shed a tear in your honour when they see it.
I had great success with a build almost like that; only difference was I had a 200STD engine, a ton less LRM ammo, and the two additional DHS you'd need with a 200-rated engine.
#7
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:49 PM
#8
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:49 PM
stjobe, on 27 May 2013 - 01:43 PM, said:
To be honest I never liked the standard engines so much... too slow... and the Cent has awesome hitboxes :b
Edited by 0okami, 27 May 2013 - 02:03 PM.
#9
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:53 PM
#10
Posted 27 May 2013 - 02:04 PM
#11
Posted 27 May 2013 - 02:27 PM
0okami, on 27 May 2013 - 01:49 PM, said:
To be honest I never liked the standard engines so much... too slow... and the Cent has awesome hitboxes :b
It is, and it does
But it's a classic: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...eb6b615b181e630
#12
Posted 27 May 2013 - 02:54 PM
#13
Posted 27 May 2013 - 07:46 PM
The LBX isn't a great weapon anywhere past 100M but it is a great spread DMG wep and after sticking the 2nd ML back on, pinpointing critical areas isn't a problem.
Some reason, I've always kept with STD engines due to its increase in survivablity after finding out a CN9 is basically a zombie mech.
The streaks + tag did help in ECM/Light situations.
Thanks for the advise guys!
Edited by md80tom, 27 May 2013 - 07:47 PM.
#14
Posted 29 May 2013 - 07:53 PM
i actually used my A for a long/mid range fire support style. I put an AC2 on it, a LRM15+artemis and 2 ML, and I forget which std. engine(not super fast but not pokey). Used endo and dbl HS. Doesnt brawl so great, but it's fast enough to stay out of trouble. If you hang around by your team, you can make good advantage of the long range of the AC, and use the LRM as support fire when your brawlers get engaged. Just hang back a bit and help them out. Not a kill machine, but I average 300-400 dmg and a ton of assists, pretty good W/L in it, makes good cash.
overall, I like the YLW and my speedy D best. The AL plays quite differently(like a slightly less armored dragon actually) and I had the hardest time finding a niche for my A without just rehashing something from another variant, but Ilike where it ended up.
#15
Posted 02 June 2013 - 06:40 PM
md80tom, on 27 May 2013 - 07:46 PM, said:
I'm the same way with my Centurions. I don't make dedicated zombie builds, but I've found that so many people write you off once that arm goes, that it's fairly easy to still be effective, especially late in the game when remaining enemy mechs are generally hurt. The medium lasers and streaks that I tend to carry aren't big guns, but they are enough to finish the job on a mech that's been fighting.
I've also been amazed by how little of my Centurions will still be around when I finally do die. My Ravens and Catapults (all with XL engines) will still be fairly intact - once that torso goes they are done. But I've had Centurions where my post-mortem paper doll doesn't even look like a mech any more - it'll just be a couple limbs and that's it.
#16
Posted 03 June 2013 - 02:42 AM
Lukoi, on 27 May 2013 - 01:03 PM, said:
From what I remember about Tag is that it nullifies ECM ( Doesn't disable it mind you) when you have the target painted. Which means you can lock the SSRMs' even if the other mech has his little umbrella on.
Edited for extra info
Edited by thepartisan, 03 June 2013 - 02:43 AM.
#17
Posted 03 June 2013 - 03:03 AM
(I also tried the same with a standard AC10, but it sucked on caustic because I had to drop the 11th DHS.)
I do use TAG on my CN9-AL though, and yes it does work to guide your own streaks when ECM is present, as long as you stay outside of the 180m circle around the ECM carrying Mech. (Your target can be inside that circle.)
Why on the CN9-AL but not on the CN9-A? Simple answer: because the CN9-AL also can carry a PPC.
So, the CN9-AL I use is great for hunting light Mechs with ECM, and the CN9-A I use is great for hunting light Mechs without ECM.
#19
Posted 26 June 2013 - 05:52 PM
#20
Posted 26 June 2013 - 08:45 PM
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