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[Columbo]

What is yours and why?

Best (IMHO): Catapult C-4, 2 med pls laz, 2 SRM-6 (arti), 2 SSRM-2, XL-315, 2JJ, BAP

This mech is the most versatile one I've found to date. It can hit 80kph easily, jump, support, brawl, good in all roles, excels in some. In my current loadout, I nearly always get 450-800 damage....usually in the 500-550 range. The missile loadout is as close as we will get (for now) to 2 SSRM-4's. It doesn't run hot, but does require heat management in intense brawls. And once upon a time I was good at DFA's in it...which is the most fun maneuver in the game.

Not so fond of the other Catapults.

Fav: Jenner. All of them, and nearly any feasible loadout.

The reason I started this topic is that I'm looking at getting another, and I wonder if there's one out there I overlooked. I only have 1 Hero: the X-5. It was on sale, and it looked like a buffed Jenner JR7-D. The Ilya looks to have the potential of being the best in game, but I can't judge since I don't own one.

Cheers!

Edited by Columbo, 07 June 2013 - 06:23 PM.

[Raptor6789]

I'd say the Catapult C1 is my favorite mech variant because of its versatility as well as the aesthetics of its design.
I haven't played the C4 much, but I still find myself liking the C1 Catapult variant much more (having played it a lot more as well). I just find extra laser hardpoints on the C1 as much more versatile than the restrictive center-torso laser hardpoints on the C4.

[Kidjal]

Cataphract-4X is my favourite mech, I love the 2xAC2 + 2xAC5 or 2xAC2 + 2xUAC5 builds, dakka dakka builds. I also like the mech design, you know, sexy broad side torso or shoulder, legs that looks and walk like a chicken lol (I love mech that have legs like a chicken, especially Mad Dog (Vulture) from MW4), good armor and good speed.

Edited by Kidjal, 07 June 2013 - 07:31 PM.

[WolvesX]

FIREBRAND

AC20 x 2
1 ML
LOADS OF AMMO

GG

[Johnny Reb]

I have been playing this game to long!.....

If I had to pick the, no Urbie, the Zeus! However, im from MW4 and both commander games!

[hrar]

I am loveing my treb 3c 136ish speed, 4 med lazers, 2 streak, ams, and max armor. Loving running behind people and lighting up thier backs.

[Kiiyor]

Yagermech.

Mixed loadouts with Dakka, maybe a PPC and some MLAS for flavour. I just love filling mechs with dakka, both my own and then by extension, the enemy.

You can do just about everything with the different variants, although Stalkers do missiles and PPCs better.

Nothing can touch a Yager for dakka though. On an unrelated note, BRING ON THE KING CRAB.

[Sephlock]

A 4x Ultra autocannon Jagermech, definitely- with a 3x Ultra autocannon Ilya Muromets coming in as a close second.

Sneaking behind enemy lines and DAKKADAKKADAKKAing them in the back is the best thing ever.

[ByteHacker]

My favourite is actually the Centurion CN9-A.

The zombie hugger build was already excellent, now with the spread tightened, its even more deadly. The mech also takes an insane amount of beating if you twist your torso to take in damage.

[Kidjal]

Sephlock, on 07 June 2013 - 10:39 PM, said:

A 4x Ultra autocannon Jagermech, definitely- with a 3x Ultra autocannon Ilya Muromets coming in as a close second.

Sneaking behind enemy lines and DAKKADAKKADAKKAing them in the back is the best thing ever.

Lol...nothing like a good screen shake & mass explosion effect on the enemy's cockpit to..."Imma going to blind u wit ma dakka explosion...dakka....dakka...dakka!"

[Iacov]

My fav is the Catapult K2 - just love the looks!
and most times, my loadout with 2erppc, 2lpulse and 2mgs works fairly well - just runs a little hot!

my best mech (kill-wise) is probably the X5 or YLW

[Kiiyor]

Sephlock, on 07 June 2013 - 10:39 PM, said:

A 4x Ultra autocannon Jagermech, definitely- with a 3x Ultra autocannon Ilya Muromets coming in as a close second.

Sneaking behind enemy lines and DAKKADAKKADAKKAing them in the back is the best thing ever.

IF ONLY IT COULD CARRY MORE MURDER FUEL.

Every time I run it, I laugh maniacally as I shred everything in front of me in a barely directed torrent of awesome explosions. Then I'm brought back to earth in crushing disappointment when all 4 hammers on my magnificent guns click on empty chambers.

I've tried running three, but every time I do I feel as if the gods of dakka are looking down on me in scorn, and I feel like a coward.

[Sephlock]

Kiiyor, on 07 June 2013 - 11:06 PM, said:

IF ONLY IT COULD CARRY MORE MURDER FUEL.

Every time I run it, I laugh maniacally as I shred everything in front of me in a barely directed torrent of awesome explosions. Then I'm brought back to earth in crushing disappointment when all 4 hammers on my magnificent guns click on empty chambers.

I've tried running three, but every time I do I feel as if the gods of dakka are looking down on me in scorn, and I feel like a coward.

You are a true MechWarrior.

[ByteHacker]

Kidjal, on 07 June 2013 - 10:56 PM, said:

Lol...nothing like a good screen shake & mass explosion effect on the enemy's cockpit to..."Imma going to blind u wit ma dakka explosion...dakka....dakka...dakka!"

I dunno, I personally like taking on jagermechs, because it is usually easy to predict it's traits. It is also easy take it down if you aren't really fighting it one on one.

I pilot the Zombie Hugger centurion.

2 x AC/20 + Fast moving:
XL Engine. - Pop Sholders

2 x AC/20 + Slow
STD Engine - low ammo count, Destroy legs

3 x UAC/5
Prone to jamming - pop out, and wait for it to jam. Once jammed, move in for the kill with 18 srms + lasers.

Dakka Dakka Dakka
XL Engine.
Low ammo
I just take them head on. By the time they've taken my 2 arms and my right torso, they'll be out of ammo and **** them like a helpless girl.

[Sephlock]

ByteHacker, on 07 June 2013 - 11:34 PM, said:

Dakka Dakka Dakka
XL Engine.
Low ammo
I just take them head on. By the time they've taken my 2 arms and my right torso, they'll be out of ammo and **** them like a helpless girl.

Are you sure you should be posting without your lawyer present ?

[ByteHacker]

Sephlock, on 07 June 2013 - 11:42 PM, said:

Are you sure you should be posting without your lawyer present ?

Defend myself?

I have the right to represent myself in the court of law

Edited by ByteHacker, 07 June 2013 - 11:45 PM.

[Sephlock]

Right... *puts hand over drink*.

Well... I'll be sure to watch my back when I'm piloting my Dakka mechs around you .

[ByteHacker]

I'm not joking, it is really so easy to kill dakka mechs.

SRMs to the sholder and pop goes the weasel

[One Medic Army]

Best Mech?
Stalker 5M "win-mobile" (23 DHS, std280, 4LL+1LPL)

Favorite Mech(s)?
Jenner-F (295xl, 6ml, 5JJ, 13DHS), Heavy Metal (325xl, 2ASRM4, 2ML, LPL, Gauss, 5JJ)

[BigMekkUrDakka]

AWS-9M because its AWESOME! and AWS-8R because of its massive lrm RAIN