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[Treye Snow]

Topic is simple; Wondering if I should pick myself up the YLW.

I've mastered the CN9's and always loved the mech. The CN9-AL is my bread and butter money maker for pugs, with the CN9-A being my mobile little missile boat. Always thought about the YLW but its lack of armament is pretty extreme.

Sure it has an AC20, but it lacks any missile hard points, leaving you a very vulnerable target if you're up against a half-brained pilot or ***** cheeser able to knock off the arm in an alpha.

So, is it worth it, despite having such a glaring flaw?

Also, what's this talk about some upgrade possible to the YLW? Heard some talk about there being a titanium claw or something that was a gift upgrade in the lore coming out this year (timeline wise) Any information on this would be great.

Thanks all!

[Sephlock]

For what it's work, missiles are poopy at the moment, and SSRMs are getting nerfed...

[Treye Snow]

Sephlock, on 24 June 2013 - 03:26 PM, said:

For what it's work, missiles are poopy at the moment, and SSRMs are getting nerfed...

True, but it's still something.. =/

[Jack Lowe]

I bought it and although it was a difficult mech to learn it is now one of my favorites. The glaring flaw you mentioned is exactly what you have to adapt your play style around in order to be effective. I suggest using a guass rifle which allows for some long range punch in place of the AC20 until you get accustomed to it's quirks. Either way make sure you've got plenty of ammo. I find it challenging to use the AC20. Slinking around jumping from cover to cover to get into an effective range is a mental exercise I find fun. Losing the right arm is a pain and learning how to protect it and the art of hitting without being hit is also important. Charge in too quickly or make imprudent choices and you'll get punished horridly. Learn to use Yen Lo smartly and it can be a devastatingly effective weapon. If your a bit open minded, don't mind a challenge and being kept on your toes it's def. a mech you will enjoy.

Edited by Jack Lowe, 24 June 2013 - 03:47 PM.

[EyeOne]

It takes the right pilot but I loooove mine. I say go for it.

[Zordicron]

I wreckz Face in mine.

if you have gotten decent at protecting laser arm on the AL, you have most of Wang play mastered. Of note: it does better if you spend a little cash on it for upgrades. Make it a little faster. Upgrade ML to MPL(you wlll be in peoples faces anyway right?) DHS, Endo, you know normal stuff.

then, like all CN9's, dont be the front man. Wait in the wings. Flank from the side, blat faces, run away, repeat. When someone is busy shooting your Fatlas pal, jump in from the shadows, Surprise Wang! It is really fun, but so you know, not to many people like being surprised by a Wang. There will be a lot of hate for your Wang afterwords, so make sure you leave the scene of the Wanging as quickly as you came so you dont get focus fired by the enemy team full of Wang haters. Everybody will try to get your precious once they realize what is happening. You mustn't let them take your precious. You must escape, and evade. Then you will be free for more Surprise Wangs.

It really is as fun as it sounds.

[Matroid]

it's the only Medium Mech which can carry an AC20 on the arm (since they removed the CN9-AH). total blast to pilot, and it's one of the cheaper Hero mechs. i vote yay

[Phemeto]

It's a trap!

[shadin]

Yen-Lo-Wang is one of the better hero mechs. It balances even more into favor when you consider cost. Just look at what everyone else uses when they drop. I alot of people using Miserys, Ilyas, and Yen-Lo-Wangs. Ive run all three mechs. I prefer Misery, but yen-lo-wang comes in a close second.

[FupDup]

A Wang is always worth it.

[Razor1611]

At Elite with max XL Engine 1xAc20 2xML it absolutly rocks in terms of fun. Clocking in just above a 100+ runningspeed its the perfect lightmech hunter. Works well for flanking and back stabbing those pesky jumpsnipers and PPC or LRM boats, too.

As ma wifey uses to say, a day u didnt show em your wang is a lost day.... *giggles*

Edited by Razor1611, 25 June 2013 - 02:08 AM.

[Yosharian]

Sephlock, on 24 June 2013 - 03:26 PM, said:

For what it's work, missiles are poopy at the moment, and SSRMs are getting nerfed...

Could you clarify? In what respect are SSRMs being nerfed?

[James DeGriz]

It plays like a mini Dragon 1C. Jab with the MLs, then a big right hook with the AC20. Stay mobile, stay fast (106.7 kph with XL300), minimise the chance for an enemy to take out your big gun by keeping it on their blind side until you need it and you'll be grinning like an ***** from "All Systems Nominal" to "gg".

Have to admit, that since discovering the Dragon 1C (XL300, Gauss, 4ML) I tend to play it more than the YLW, but that doesn't change the fact that the YLW is a great mech so long as you play to its hit 'n' run strengths.

Edited by James DeGriz, 25 June 2013 - 03:12 AM.

[Curccu]

Yosharian, on 25 June 2013 - 02:12 AM, said:

Could you clarify? In what respect are SSRMs being nerfed?

http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__2442114

[Revorn]

A Wang is always Fun to play.

I use mine as a longrange Harasser with 2 Ac2, Maybe not as effektive as the AC20 oder Gauss Variant, but it works for me.

[Yosharian]

Curccu, on 25 June 2013 - 03:13 AM, said:

http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__2442114

Er.. sorry, i dont understand the tech babble in that post =p

Could you explain in simpler terms what this change is going to do?

[Eric darkstar Marr]

A skilled pilot will rock in this mech.

If you feel like you do not have the proper skills or commitment do not buy this mech. I will say if you can master this mech and shred the enemies all the time you will have skills to play any mech but fast lights correctly.

Play smart play support and win.

[CygnusX7]

Played well its one of the most rewarding mechs to drive.
With torso twisting and an XL loaded it still seems to live for a long time.

Here's how I load out mine. Pretty standard I think.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...e97dafe0274d410

Edited by CygnusX7, 25 June 2013 - 05:37 AM.

[Sephlock]

Yosharian, on 25 June 2013 - 03:25 AM, said:

Er.. sorry, i dont understand the tech babble in that post =p

Could you explain in simpler terms what this change is going to do?

Make them useless.

[Native]

ugh.. every couple of weeks this topic comes up. search is your buddy. the gist of it is, it depends; on your playstyle, dedication, skill. no hero mech is going to give you an absolute advantage over a normal variant, only provide some flavor.

to sum up. if you really want it, buy the damn thing. if not then don't.