Hunchback, Need Help D:
#1
Posted 04 August 2013 - 06:15 AM
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6eb0cd3bf87607c
And i had a similar build before with SRMS instead of AMS where I would take at least 2 kills. But that was a long time ago and I only recently came back to MWO. So, tips?
#2
Posted 04 August 2013 - 06:20 AM
But keep in mind, that there is a heat penalty now in the game if you fire more than 6 ML at one time.
#3
Posted 04 August 2013 - 06:57 AM
ShockATC, on 04 August 2013 - 06:20 AM, said:
But keep in mind, that there is a heat penalty now in the game if you fire more than 6 ML at one time.
So what would you recommend? I followed a build for this, what should I do?
#4
Posted 04 August 2013 - 07:13 AM
I run 7 ML's and 1 ERLL on my Hunchback -P variant. I have the ERLL mapped to one mouse button, 4 ML's mapped to another, 3 ML's mapped to a third, and I do have a full alpha strike mapped to the last (4 button mouse obviously).
I can fire 2 full alphas with that build without shutting down, if I'm stone cold to begin with. Or, I can fire the ERLL endlessly, or the 4 ML's 6 or 8 times in a row, or the 3 ML's endlessly. If I'm getting hot, I switch to just the 3 ML's, and I can keep firing and still drop heat. Same goes with the ERLL.
I'm running 17 DHS's, same as you. Only real difference in our builds is the ERLL, and I'm still running the slow STD 200 engine. I just follow the assaults and give fire support, so I don't really need the speed for how I play it.
I do like the added flexibility of the long range weapon, especially on the open maps. It helps to ping away at enemy mechs to disrupt them while we close the distance.
Enjoy your Hunchback. It's one of my favorite chassis, and the -P and the -J are my favorite variants.
#5
Posted 04 August 2013 - 07:17 AM
KreissV, on 04 August 2013 - 06:15 AM, said:
From someone who has done a lot of Hunchbacks lately and survives for a very long time with an XL-engine Hunchback, I'll give you this bit of advice.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...bc27d32d46de821
Notice the right side armor allocation? 46 and 2? Your entire hunch, from ALL sides, counts as "front" armor. Only a small strip below the protrusion of the Hunch, counts as rear armor. That is very important to remember.
Here you go. http://mwomercs.com/...ost__p__2530833 That post shows the hitbox. With that, you'll survive a lot longer. I changed the lasers to small pulse, they generate less heat and there's no limit to how many you can fire at once. In the time you can fire 6 medium lasers twice to make 30 damage each, you can fire 7 small pulses 3 times generating 21 damage each time.
That's 6 ML twice for 60, or 7 SPL for less heat 3 times for 63 damage.
Even better, its short beam time is much more concentrated, reducing spread and giving you the pinpoint edge you need.
#6
Posted 04 August 2013 - 07:24 AM
#7
Posted 04 August 2013 - 07:25 AM
KreissV, on 04 August 2013 - 06:15 AM, said:
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6eb0cd3bf87607c
And i had a similar build before with SRMS instead of AMS where I would take at least 2 kills. But that was a long time ago and I only recently came back to MWO. So, tips?
Please re-allocate that armor in a similar fashion like this HBK-4P, drop the AMS, use the speed to avoid LRMs, you'll need any inch of cooling on that thing; remember the heat penalty, so fire 6 MLs at once and the rest with half a second delay. I often fire 4 MLs, then 3 MLs+ the two in the arms, but I did like this even before heat penalties.
I'd avoid XL engines, until we won't get higher rated engines, it's useless to risk one with that hunch, it goes off like nothing.
#8
Posted 04 August 2013 - 07:36 AM
I'm not sure I'm brave enough to run those SPL's Kon. I'm afraid on most maps I'd get turned inside out before I could close to 90 meters, or even 180 meters. Do you map them all to same fire button? What do you do if you PUG drop onto Caustic map with that build?
Just curious, who knows, I may try it. Your advice has always been good.
#9
Posted 04 August 2013 - 07:50 AM
#10
Posted 04 August 2013 - 08:05 AM
For example here it takes me quite some time (I even time skip a bunch of it within the video), but I sneak up on my enemies. Rather I get close enough to do so and then fight it out, taking out a Centurion while being bombarded by LRMs, and then making fun of a Catapult as I kill it.
#11
Posted 04 August 2013 - 08:31 AM
John MatriX82, on 04 August 2013 - 07:25 AM, said:
Please re-allocate that armor in a similar fashion like this HBK-4P, drop the AMS, use the speed to avoid LRMs, you'll need any inch of cooling on that thing; remember the heat penalty, so fire 6 MLs at once and the rest with half a second delay. I often fire 4 MLs, then 3 MLs+ the two in the arms, but I did like this even before heat penalties.
I'd avoid XL engines, until we won't get higher rated engines, it's useless to risk one with that hunch, it goes off like nothing.
OldOrgandonor, on 04 August 2013 - 07:13 AM, said:
I run 7 ML's and 1 ERLL on my Hunchback -P variant. I have the ERLL mapped to one mouse button, 4 ML's mapped to another, 3 ML's mapped to a third, and I do have a full alpha strike mapped to the last (4 button mouse obviously).
I can fire 2 full alphas with that build without shutting down, if I'm stone cold to begin with. Or, I can fire the ERLL endlessly, or the 4 ML's 6 or 8 times in a row, or the 3 ML's endlessly. If I'm getting hot, I switch to just the 3 ML's, and I can keep firing and still drop heat. Same goes with the ERLL.
I'm running 17 DHS's, same as you. Only real difference in our builds is the ERLL, and I'm still running the slow STD 200 engine. I just follow the assaults and give fire support, so I don't really need the speed for how I play it.
I do like the added flexibility of the long range weapon, especially on the open maps. It helps to ping away at enemy mechs to disrupt them while we close the distance.
Enjoy your Hunchback. It's one of my favorite chassis, and the -P and the -J are my favorite variants.
thanks so much you guys, so I guess i should install more heat sinks and drop the AMS? God i love how technical this game is.
#12
Posted 04 August 2013 - 08:34 AM
John MatriX82, on 04 August 2013 - 07:25 AM, said:
Please re-allocate that armor in a similar fashion like this HBK-4P, drop the AMS, use the speed to avoid LRMs, you'll need any inch of cooling on that thing; remember the heat penalty, so fire 6 MLs at once and the rest with half a second delay. I often fire 4 MLs, then 3 MLs+ the two in the arms, but I did like this even before heat penalties.
I'd avoid XL engines, until we won't get higher rated engines, it's useless to risk one with that hunch, it goes off like nothing.
the armour here is awesome. i run a similar build but after the last LRM adjustment, AMS is very handy in some situations as they are faster and curve and follow terrain that you would think should protect you.
the trick to this build is chain fire. you can rapid fire everything and still be almost heat neutral. i love this build and it is fairly common and rather scary if it catches you alone. zone defense it's role and it is perfect. woot.
#13
Posted 04 August 2013 - 08:45 AM
Koniving, on 04 August 2013 - 08:05 AM, said:
For example here it takes me quite some time (I even time skip a bunch of it within the video), but I sneak up on my enemies. Rather I get close enough to do so and then fight it out, taking out a Centurion while being bombarded by LRMs, and then making fun of a Catapult as I kill it.
I'm afraid to try small pulse lasers, they really that great D:
#14
Posted 04 August 2013 - 10:03 AM
#15
Posted 04 August 2013 - 10:31 AM
try that.
anyways iv currently been playing the hunchback to death. its not too bad of a mech, as long as you make use of the massive torso twist.
#16
Posted 04 August 2013 - 10:53 AM
KreissV, on 04 August 2013 - 08:45 AM, said:
Well, compare this. 7 SPL, 7 tons, 0.5 burn (firing) time, 2.25 cooldown (means fire each laser once every 2.75 seconds). 3 damage each. 21 damage total. 2.4 heat per laser (*7) = 16.8 for 7.
6 ML, 6 tons, 1.0 burn (firing less focused damage!) time, 3.00 cooldown (means each laser fires once every 4 seconds). 5 damage each. 30 total. 4.0 heat per laser (*6) = 24 for 6.
21 damage per shot, every 2.75 seconds with only needing 0.5 seconds of focus on target?
Or 30 damage per shot, once every 4 seconds, needing 1 full second of focus on the target?
With 7 SPL in 8.25 seconds I'll have fired 3 times, dealt 63 damage, and generated 50.4 heat (sink rate depends on heatsinks).
With 6 ML in 8 seconds I'll have fired 2 times, dealt 60 damage and generated 48 heat (sink rate depends on heatsinks).
We can't count 7 ML, because if you fire that at the same time you screw yourself kinda bad.
You can, however, do 9 SPL with no penalty.
Compare this to an AC/20. 14 tons for the gun, limited ammo, 20 damage at 4 seconds apart. In 8 seconds you'll deal 40 damage.
Which would you rather have in your hunch?
Plus there's this, with "old" SPL heat (it's cooler now).
Takes a bit longer to heat up on Caustic now. Plus machine gun pulse lasers of awesomeness!
Edited by Koniving, 04 August 2013 - 10:57 AM.
#17
Posted 04 August 2013 - 11:00 AM
#18
Posted 04 August 2013 - 11:25 AM
Koniving, on 04 August 2013 - 10:53 AM, said:
Well, compare this. 7 SPL, 7 tons, 0.5 burn (firing) time, 2.25 cooldown (means fire each laser once every 2.75 seconds). 3 damage each. 21 damage total. 2.4 heat per laser (*7) = 16.8 for 7.
6 ML, 6 tons, 1.0 burn (firing less focused damage!) time, 3.00 cooldown (means each laser fires once every 4 seconds). 5 damage each. 30 total. 4.0 heat per laser (*6) = 24 for 6.
21 damage per shot, every 2.75 seconds with only needing 0.5 seconds of focus on target?
Or 30 damage per shot, once every 4 seconds, needing 1 full second of focus on the target?
With 7 SPL in 8.25 seconds I'll have fired 3 times, dealt 63 damage, and generated 50.4 heat (sink rate depends on heatsinks).
With 6 ML in 8 seconds I'll have fired 2 times, dealt 60 damage and generated 48 heat (sink rate depends on heatsinks).
We can't count 7 ML, because if you fire that at the same time you screw yourself kinda bad.
You can, however, do 9 SPL with no penalty.
Compare this to an AC/20. 14 tons for the gun, limited ammo, 20 damage at 4 seconds apart. In 8 seconds you'll deal 40 damage.
Which would you rather have in your hunch?
Plus there's this, with "old" SPL heat (it's cooler now).
Takes a bit longer to heat up on Caustic now. Plus machine gun pulse lasers of awesomeness!
Mmmmm heat up is a problem, i'm really tempted to but then again i'm terrified.
#19
Posted 04 August 2013 - 11:29 AM
#20
Posted 04 August 2013 - 05:40 PM
KreissV, on 04 August 2013 - 11:25 AM, said:
Test it out in the testing grounds first. See if it's manageable. Honestly it's less heat per shot than the ML. The heat generated that I gave isn't counting any of what you sink. But long story short, all you need are environments like the Hunchback's natural territory. Cities. Any place with lots of buildings or tall obstructions.
Here's a 4G with small lasers in its native territory.
Hunchbacks are typically urban brawlers assigned to area defense or to defend a specific larger unit (typically an Atlas). A 4P with small pulse lasers is ideal for taking out enemy lights that swarm a nearby Atlas, due to the rapid damage delivery in such small time frames. If you can find someone in an Atlas or Stalker to follow, you'll significantly increase your survival chances. Personally if I can't find someone to follow or don't like where they are going, I'll stick around the buildings of my base. Except on River City; that's suicide.
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