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[Klaxon]

hi. was looking to see what people think of this as a possible build:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...18e83dbdbd7d4f1

i wish i could fit more AC-10 ammo on it. im trying to make a decent sniper mech without too many weapons. i prefer to keep it simple. something not as slow and lumbering as an atlas but without the limited range of movement that comes with jagermech arms.

[Edustaja]

Here's a version with 6 tons.
CTF-4X
4x doesn't make a good sniper.
You can make do with 2 Gauss rifles, but the Muromets and Jagermechs do that better.
AC10 is more of a medium range brawling weapon.

You can also build the 4X with 4 AC5 for more range.
CTF-4X

Edited by Edustaja, 12 June 2013 - 05:58 AM.

[Klaxon]

i diddnt realise AC10 had a shorter range then AC5 xD i currently use two AC5's on my centurion. i imagine 4 of them would be pretty good for spining and in chain fire for suppressive fire. back to the drawing board!

also i noticed you moved the ammo all around the mech? is that to avoid losing it all in one go? i guess i will have to weigh that up against it not being protected by CASE.

edit: 4x AC5 version http://mwo.smurfy-ne...8cedc6311c91189

Edited by Klaxon, 12 June 2013 - 06:07 AM.

[Edustaja]

I moved the ammo to locations that rarely get shot off on a cataphract. F.ex. it is very rare that somebody shoots the legs or arms off.
The head hitbox is also quite small nowadays and usually not a problem. The head ammo drains first anyways so by the time you engage someone at closer range it should be gone.

CASE is only there to protect ammo explosions moving to the center torso, eg. you'll most likely lose the torso and the weapons anyways if you get hit there. You also lose most of your ammo in one go.
On a mech with XL engine CASE serves no purpose.

I thinned out the armor a lot from the rear which shouldn't affect a long range mech as much as a brawling one, but you still need to be aware of your surroundings when packing light armor

[Klaxon]

it looks good. what are all the dynamic structure slots?

[Edustaja]

Klaxon, on 12 June 2013 - 06:12 AM, said:

it looks good. what are all the dynamic structure slots?

Dynamic structure indicates the Endo-Steel internal structure upgrade. It gives you free tonnage but takes up 14 internal slots and costs 700 000 Cbills. It's always strictly better than the Ferro-fibrous armor upgrade which frees up less tonnage.

The XL engine also saves you some weight but makes you vulnerable to destruction through your left or right torso.

[Klaxon]

feels like we are homing in on my ideal build a bit. kept the medium lasers and slightly higher back armour because i do have a tendancy to get into brawls now and then.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...aa3cb06dff66ba1

[POOTYTANGASAUR]

Klaxon, on 12 June 2013 - 05:41 AM, said:

hi. was looking to see what people think of this as a possible build:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...18e83dbdbd7d4f1

i wish i could fit more AC-10 ammo on it. im trying to make a decent sniper mech without too many weapons. i prefer to keep it simple. something not as slow and lumbering as an atlas but without the limited range of movement that comes with jagermech arms.

POW! Optimized: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...360edcdf9bd75bc - Ammo in a torso is a no no!
AND 4 AC5 POW! Optimized: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...8b3cdaa7839490f - Backup weapons and AMMO IN A TORSO IS A NO NO!!!!!
also the 4X is a good gauss platform. with a standard engine you can last forever. The funniest thing is when a mech focuses on a side torso because they think you have an XL and then it comes off and they have a double take: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...940edabf3b2f9b7
and XL gauss: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...c9252d32fc300ec

Edited by POOTYTANGASAUR, 12 June 2013 - 06:41 AM.

[Escef]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...c64e6df6c766970

Added endo steel, swapped heat sinks over to doubles, moved ammo around, got rid of CASE, added Streak launcher and a Beagle Probe.

[One Medic Army]

Honestly, if you want a pair of AC/10s, I'd suggest doing it on a Cataphract 3D.
Arm lasers: better for dealing with those pesky light mechs.
Jump Jet: for turning around faster and going up hills.
XL 325: YOU GO SO FAST IT MIGHT AS WELL BE PAINTED RED

(You could also probably fir a 280std in there if you want a std)

Bottom line: If you're only going to use 2 ballistics, might as well use the 3D.

Edited by One Medic Army, 12 June 2013 - 02:13 PM.

[Durahl]

My Gauss Sniper CTF-X4 Variant.

2 Gauss Rifles with 90 Shots ( 9t Ammo )
2 Medium Lasers
XL255 Engine giving ~60kph
Endosteel
Except for Legs full Armor.

Don't bother with the Cooling Efficiency of only 38%... Even on the hottest Maps I've NEVER managed to get past 30% Heat with this configuration - Makes me wonder how these Numbers are actually calculated.


I recall only one match where I ran out of Gauss Ammo but I guess being a HOTAS Player makes you kind of more cautious where to play your Shots compared to a Mouse/KB Player ;D

[Fate 6]

Ahhh, this is why we need Mechlab tutorials. Too many things are unclear.

I would recommend a standard engine in the 4X. It is the best "stick" mechs in the game - when it is down to a center torso, two legs, and a head, it has more firepower than any other mech. No reason to waste that, especially if you like to get in close sometimes. I started using the "Metal Salad" build, but it's a bit of a troll build. I would personally go 4xAC2 over AC5s, but that's only because I don't see the range difference of the AC5s as enough to justify 2 over a single AC10.

[DarkDevilDancer]

Problem with using 4 AC2's is the overheating, using a pair of ac5's alongside the 2's means you can fire longer and still strip the armour off in a similar time frame.