LikeUntoGod, on 01 April 2018 - 08:58 AM, said:
(I think of him when I decide to do it, lol, ASH is the "do not stagger fire" guy)
Stagger fire can and does have it place. It depends upon how you stagger fire. If you are looking at your opponent the whole time while chain firing one at a time (for example) twelve MPLs/SPLs... it's just ineffective. Sure, you'll almost never overheat, but you really are cutting your damage potential considerably, not to mention making yourself an easier target to hit and they can almost hit you wherever they want.
However, same said example, if you stagger fire 6 and then 6 of those lasers, it's good. You avoid Ghost heat, remain cooler and can control your heat better. Then, you can twist between "punches" or get that one two in and then run off.
For example, I have a Crab build with two LLs and four ERMLs. It's a great mid ranged mech build. I'll open up with some alphas to get some solid damage in, but as I start to get warm, I'll start to stagger fire my weapons to prevent override. Shoot a LL and ERML here, then the other side, then if I still have a shot and aren't too hot, shoot the ct ERML set... (I set it up in three weapon groups.) Doing this keeps me in the fight when I may need to be, prevents me from overheating, and due to my weapon groupings I can control how much heat I take at any given time by shooting smaller bursts of damage.
For the most part, producing a full alpha of damage is typically more viable. But there are many times where it's more beneficial to get what damage you can out before you die. I've had alpha mechs waiting for their next alpha (instead of shooting what I can), where I die before it recharges. So, I missed out on some damage while waiting for that burst alpha... damage that in some situations could have disabled or even killed my opponent.
You also present a good point with velocity weapons (SRM, PPCs, ACs, etc). Sometimes, it might be better to shoot a shot, get your lead corrected, then shoot with everything else. Sometimes, instead of shooting two PPCs at once, it's better to stagger them, so at least one of the two hits rather than none. (Always depending upon the situation.) Especially key as you are learning the weapons behaviors...
LikeUntoGod, on 01 April 2018 - 09:09 AM, said:
On Streaks, it is the only missile where I get the "GRRR" in my ear like a fighter pilot using missiles. Am I the only person hearing that? I notice it most when I'm trying to target a fast light.
That "Grr" sound is you trying to fire your SSRMs without any lock. No lock, and SSRMs just wont shoot.
Try it out. Go into any portion of the game and try to shoot your SSRMs without a lock. You should clearly hear that noise again.
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