CitrusVomit, on 23 July 2013 - 06:18 AM, said:
I would love going faster, but i can't afford Xl255, and while im not loosing side torsos in Cent as much as i used to in Hunch 4SP (like in every game lol), but i am kind of scared of using Xl engines while im this fresh at this game.
As for build, i tempered with mine, switching the LRM10 for 2 LRM5, and added another DHS. I also tried switching 2x LRM5 for 2x SRM4, and well when i had SRM,s i was like damn i could use now some LRM's, and when i get flanked with LRM's, yeah the opposite :/
I actually found LRM's being useful for shooting targets that usually don't have AMS, like catapults, meds and slow scouts.
Also, i was actually thinking about switching 2x Medium lasers in torso, for 2x Small lasers or Small Pulse but i dont know the difference between them. I use them when something gets close to me, what i usually try to avoid while standing at the back, and with this crappy engine i just cant run, so its dish the most dps i can before i die.
So yeah, i dont feel like i need the extra range, and i could use some less heat as i feel most of my dmg comes from LL and ERPPC anyways.
So it looks kind of like this:
Will it make any sense switching the torso ML for something else?
Yeah, the XL engine will add another 4mil cbill to the build.
With 2 LRM5 you will really have to pick your target, as AMS will virtually stop everything from reaching target.
Slaz and SPlaz are short range weapon(90m), they have 1/3 the range of a normal medium laser so you need to be very close to target to use them. They are more suited for fast hit-and-run mechs, or having obscene number of them on your mech. (I take 6 Slaz on my BJ-1DC for point defend, and have seen 1 madman taking 8 SPlaz on a BJ-1X)
Good thing with them is they fires every 2 seconds, compare to medium laser's 3 seconds.
SRM need some practice to use, as you need to learn to lead your shots to factor into travel time and target's movement. Also they are short range and cannot hit anything beyond 270m, you will either need the speed to get close or the amour to survive fighting close quarter.
I would recommend using SRM only on fast centurion build for now.
CN9-AL
I try tinkering around with your build and come up with this.
I drop the 2 Mlaz and move the LLaz to the center torso, add on AMS w/ 1t ammo, and give you 2 point short of max amour.
You can remove the AMS and put in another ton of LRM ammo if you like, with .5t left to install C.A.S.E. to protect that ammo bin.
I choose LLaz over 2 MPlaz because in a panic, you can easily overheat and shutdown with the later. Also avoid using the ERPPC in this situation as it will make things even worst.
You best chance is still sticking with the big guy in the team and shot whatever he is shooting. If something got close, at least you have him watching your back and adding his firepower to swat that gnat.
You lost about 10 point of alpha damage, but you will have better cooling, bit more amour and an AMS umbrella of your own.
I also shift some back amour to the front for better protection due to having to expose yourself more often to use that CT LLaz.
*correction on small laser range
Edited by xengk, 23 July 2013 - 10:38 PM.