RichAC, on 19 October 2013 - 11:05 AM, said:
What do you mean by champion mech? and so they are the best mechs they put for trial, that makes sense.
Maybe i just need to get used to this atlas i bought that is not exactly the same. I'm trying to put endo steel and it is saying not enough slots. Is there any other benefit to it besides weight? Does it take more dmg? How can I add it?
Thanks for your reply.
There are several types of mechs:
Trial Mechs - These rotate every couple patches
Standard Mechs - These are the mechs you can buy with CBILLS (standard MWO money)
Champion Mechs - These mechs cost MC (Real Cash) and have a bonus to experience gain (while piloting that mech)
Hero Mechs - These mechs cost MC (Real Cash) and have a bonus to CBILLS earned or Experience (while piloting that mech)
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They use some champion mechs as trial mechs so that new players can get the feel for a build that the community and or devs has decided is competitive, or at least competent (most of the time)
Most trial mechs suffer greatly from lack of double heatsinks and poor loadouts for weapons.
Which model is your Atlas and what are you running, perhaps we can get you some tips (your playstyle will also help to get you a good fit)
NOTES:
Generally you dont want to run an XL engine in an atlas, the XL's take 3 critical slots in your side torsos. If the side torso is destroyed while you have an XL you will die. Standard engines do not face this problem, only way to die with standard engine is to be cored in your center torso or have your legs lopped off.
Make sure your running close to max armor favoring the front but not letting the back have too little armor
Pay attention to ammo placement, as it can explode and damage your mech.
Stick with the group, crossing open terrain can be a death sentance in an atlas look for good cover or move as a team.