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[Banditman]

IS regular PPC's have a definite minimum range of 90.

ER PPC's do NOT have a minimum range. Clan *only* have ER PPC's, so there is that.

[SethAbercromby]

Sometimes you will also see people misjudge their range and fire a PPC at 85m or lower when stumbling over their own weapon groups and get the kill with their secondary weapons. Happens to the best of us

[bomkallo]

Hello,

Could you tell me if there is any difference between battlemaster 1g and 3m? The thing is I've elited both, 3m was the second one and now I see that there's hardpoint diff. 7 energy 2 ballistic vs 8 energy 1 balistic, though I can't really estimate which one to sold:P
The playstyle is the same, though 1g has lower engine to apply ams and mainly lasers/ppc or only lasers. With 3m I try myself with 4mls and 2mpl and ac10, but it's hard to spare space for additional ams or beagle probe. But in general, does it matter which one I sell? Seems I can achieve similar builds on both chass.

[TercieI]

Well, they are quirked differently and, as you note, have slightly different hard points. The 3M can boat 8 MPLs, which the 1G can't. The 1G can run 2xAC5&6ML, which the 3M can't. They do both have the reduced torso twist vs. the other Battlemasters. The differences are subtle but there. If your preferred loadout is AC10 & lasers, the 1G is better because it has a heat reduction quirk for MLs (I'd ditch the MPLs for two more MLs and more engine/armor/DHS/whatever myself) as well as a range quirk.

[Banditman]

The only person to whom it matters is you. It's all about what you like.

I will say that in general, it's never a good idea to sell any mech. You end up regretting it. They only sell for a fraction of their purchase cost, and the one you sell inevitably becomes the one PGI buffs up and everyone wants.

[bomkallo]

Unfortunately I haven't got so much time to aquire money for next mechs as for mech slots as well. Today I switched to my beloved 2xerll 2xll 1ml in 3m, changed engine to std 340 and it feels the best for now, even the total damage output got lower. So for now I think I'll go with 3m. Thanks for help. As far as I like ballistics I'm targetting to try crab anyway, among heavies ctf-3d rules:)

[TheCaptainJZ]

For comparing variants, check out http://mwo.smurfy-ne....smurfy-net.de/

[Spleenslitta]

I just made a light mech guide and i spent 12 hours making it. When i try putting up the topic it loads for a while (since there is so much text) and says "You must enter a post".

But i just did. A post that will probably be one of the longest in MWO forum history. How can i make this work.
I got 3 pictures in it that i made in windows paint in there too.

Thanks in advance.

Edited by Spleenslitta, 06 April 2015 - 11:37 AM.

[Banditman]

Break it up into multiple posts on the same thread.

[xeromynd]

1.) Grim Portico: is it even in the game yet? Haven't dropped on it once.

[TercieI]

xeromynd, on 06 April 2015 - 01:03 PM, said:

1.) Grim Portico: is it even in the game yet? Haven't dropped on it once.

I've hit it four times...all defense (but all wins). Played almost 20 CW matches after its release before I saw it though.

[bad arcade kitty]

wtf, i cannot post a message in a general discussion thread (wanted to ask about 'nova' discussed there) and even here i am *limited on numbers of posts per day*? wtf is this forum

Edited by bad arcade kitty, 06 April 2015 - 06:05 PM.

[Tim East]

You are still on a new account. Play 25 games and try again. I'm pretty sure that newbie status wears off when your cadet bonus does.

[TheCaptainJZ]

Yes, it's an anti-spam measure. Also limits fake alt accounts.

[someguylol]

Greetings, I'm sure this question has been asked already but I couldn't find it.

If you already own a chassis variant in a Mastery Pack, do you get a duplicate of that chassis or do you get some kind of reimbursement?

[xxSilverWolfxx]

Does the AC10 really shine with HBK-4H?
Or the 4G with ac20 is better?

[Tim East]

someguylol, on 08 April 2015 - 03:58 PM, said:

Greetings, I'm sure this question has been asked already but I couldn't find it.

If you already own a chassis variant in a Mastery Pack, do you get a duplicate of that chassis or do you get some kind of reimbursement?

Pretty sure you get a dupe to go in that fancy new mechbay.

xxSilverWolfxx, on 08 April 2015 - 04:22 PM, said:

Does the AC10 really shine with HBK-4H?
Or the 4G with ac20 is better?

Well, each Mechwarrior is unique, but I think the 20 is just a better weapon in general. You know, which kind of makes quirks for it better as well, imho.

[Banditman]

AC20 is only 2 tons more than an AC10. Might as well get the 20.

Keep in mind, just because a mech has quirks for some given weapon, doesn't necessarily mean you should fit that weapon. There are times when quirks will lead you in the wrong direction. Experience is the best determining factor unfortunately (for new players).

[mailin]

Think of the quirks as a starting point. If a mech is quirked for the AC20, go for it. However, if you find yourself firing at longer range than optimal on that mech, then maybe swap it out for an AC10 and see how that works for you. Also, those two extra tons could mean more ammo or heatsinks.

[ExoForce]

And AC10 ammo explosion will do less damage to a new player then AC20 ammo explosion..