Hello Everyone
#21
Posted 01 November 2013 - 05:15 AM
#22
Posted 01 November 2013 - 12:49 PM
I had already decided that I would concentrate on learning the game using the Med and Heavy mechs that came with the overlord bundle, thanks for confirming that this is a wise decision.
I thought I would leave the more extreme mechs (light and assault) until I had got my head around the controls.
I have had a listen to some of the NGNG podcasts and they seem like good fun and packed with info.
On a side note....
The ship I work on we have a gyroscope stabilised platform on the back and it always makes me think of a giant mechanical spider when it is compensating for the movement of the ship. Maybe this is the beginnings of the mech's of the future, hehe.
Thanks again, countdown to drop on shore is still ticking.
Dave
#23
Posted 03 November 2013 - 04:51 PM
Well we came into Great Yarmouth harbour early to swap some of the crew.
Managed to get ashore for a while. Popped into a well known eating establishment for a cup of tea and to use their wifi.
Played the tutorial and spent about an hour in training maps.
Then...da da da da da daaaa.
6 drops, 4 med and 2 heavy using the phoenix mechs.
Great fun, got fragged each game but really enjoyed it. Think I am hooked. A lot more hectic than WoT but I love all the futuristic stuff so this is right up my street.
Hope I can get ashore tomorrow before we are due to sail again,
Dave
#24
Posted 03 November 2013 - 05:37 PM
Glad that you enjoy it!
#25
Posted 03 November 2013 - 06:02 PM
This one happened just now.
Almost the second I moved the mouse our base was being swarmed by enemies. Some memorable lines from chat.
"Check base. 3 lights incoming."
"4, 5."
"Check the line!"
"6, 7, 8."
"Just say they are all here."
Kon: "Lights, see what you can do about that missile boat or at least keep it busy so I can do something about it."
"Spotters on the ridge on the left."
"That's 3 boats down."
And just a second and a bunch of disconnects before I took the screenshot, "Holy **** Koniving!"
So, here's my rigs.
There. Got 'em up.
Edited by Koniving, 03 November 2013 - 06:47 PM.
#27
Posted 04 November 2013 - 04:07 AM
#28
Posted 04 November 2013 - 04:09 AM
I cant see 800m and the only weapons I have access too go 1000m
its tough.
#29
Posted 04 November 2013 - 04:21 AM
sneeking, on 04 November 2013 - 04:09 AM, said:
I cant see 800m and the only weapons I have access too go 1000m
its tough.
Some of that is people knowing the maps well, some is coordinated team work, and some is the extra goodies that you unlock through experience.
Check the pilot trees and the efficiencies out. There are a lot of bonuses hidden in there that aren't real apparent to new players, and they add up. It's made worse by the fact that you need three variants of the same chassis to get the good ones. So what ends up happening is people ditch a chassis because "it sucks", when the reality is that they hadn't unlocked it's full potential. Personally, I don't plan on being much of a threat until I have all 8 basic efficiencies unlocked. And even then, the mech isn't in prime form until you've unlocked the 4 elite ones as well.
Check this thread out: http://mwomercs.com/...cies-explained/
#30
Posted 04 November 2013 - 05:46 AM
Great info Koniving, will def study that when back at sea.
I got my stats wrong earlier.
Was 7 drops (5 med and 2 heavy). Got 14 assists and 1 kill, hehe. happy with that for a newbie.
Will prob get some free time later, new crew not due on till this eve so hope to pop ashore for some wifi and drops.
See you on the drop zone.
Dave
#31
Posted 04 November 2013 - 06:18 AM
Find (and join) a guild/unit/faction that you feel fits your style and has people you can get along with well. Team play will improve your experience in MWO by 1000%
i personally joined up with the FWLM: http://housemarik.enjin.com/
but if they're not ur style there are tons of other great units/houses/factions out there to choose from
i cant stress enough how much more fun this game is when you have ppl to play it with (as opposed to PUGiing all the time)
#32
Posted 04 November 2013 - 06:40 AM
I will concentrate on solo for the near future when I get the odd bit of time ashore but next week I will get 3 weeks at home where I can get more exp and look for some people who would be willing to let me join them in drops.
Thanks for the tip.
Dave
#33
Posted 04 November 2013 - 07:51 AM
http://mwomercs.com/...mspeak-servers/
#34
Posted 04 November 2013 - 09:23 AM
sneeking, on 04 November 2013 - 04:09 AM, said:
I cant see 800m and the only weapons I have access too go 1000m
its tough.
In truth visual of enemies goes to about 3,000 meters. Beyond that they literally disappear on very high graphics at 1280x720 resolution.
The longest possible range of any weapon is 2,160 (the AC/2) and at that range it does 0 damage.
Some quick range rules.
Missiles will not go beyond 5 meters of its stated range and most of the time they won't even get that far.
All energy weapons to include PPCs but excluding flamers go out to double their range.
Flamers cut off at 120 meters and anything beyond 90 is a decimal of a decimal (0.0# damage).
A flamer is in fact a laser. Ignore the particles. All hits are instant.
Ballistics excluding MGs all go out to 3 times their stated range.
MGs max out at double its range like an energy weapon.
MGs as far as the game is concerned are ammo-fed laser weapons in ballistic slots. Ignore the particles, all hits are instant.
At extreme ranges, the bullets do drop for AC weapons (only). Raising your aim slightly beyond 1,000 meters does help. AC/2s barely need raising until the target's 1,500+ meters out. AC/20 needs to be raised just to hit a target at 500 meters in just the right spot.
That said, maybe take a moment to consider your name as an actual approach to some situations? Sneaking is actually a very viable strategy in MWO especially as a light mech but usable as any mech. When not sneaking around, try to stay in a group and remember Murphy's laws of combat. Especially this one: "Try to look unimportant. The enemy may be running low on ammo."
Some stealth examples.
Edited by Koniving, 04 November 2013 - 09:40 AM.
#35
Posted 05 November 2013 - 03:20 PM
in lite moving so fast I get hooked up on obstacles while looking sideways shooting, so iv settled on middle size trying to hang back a little and take opportunistic potshots while running for next point of cover.
but solo dropping with no mic I find almost always the people I surrounded myself with always clearing out unnoticed while im preoccupied then im toast.
#36
Posted 05 November 2013 - 03:46 PM
I basically mastered Hunchbacks that way. And that's just PUGging, so no teamspeak channel. Just find that assault in your team roster and type in chat "Hey XXX, I have your back", or "I'm with you". So they know they have backup.
Then just hope like hell the guy knows what he's doing and doesn't lead you to a quick death.
#37
Posted 07 November 2013 - 05:50 AM
And Mech bays. Anything else is optional, although buying Premium time to stack with cadet bonus is good.
Rarely sell a mech
Hoard your weapons to get a basic stock of items to build a mech with rather than sell for half price. Your storage for wpns is unlimited.
Never sell an XL engine. XL engines good to have are
280 XL
300 XL
325/330 XL
350 XL
360 XL
#38
Posted 07 November 2013 - 06:54 AM
The biggest thing to keep in mind is that there is no shame in running from a fight if the tide is turning against you. Especially in a medium mech, where you don't have as much armor. I know - it's hard - especially when you have that guy almost dead and you're just focused on putting that final nail in his coffin. But knowing when to scoot is the most important skill for the lights and mediums to know.
#39
Posted 08 November 2013 - 01:45 AM
I managed to get 14 drops in while ashore. Looks like Mon/Tue will be my next chance to play.
I must try to avoid getting caught alone, I keep seeing an un guarded flank and keep going to keep an eye on it and end up fighting on my own and getting fragged.
I will def try to take the advice about backing up an assault mech when I can next get on.
Dave
#40
Posted 08 November 2013 - 09:20 AM
So, you will find at least half your teams are so gutless it's painful to watch. Just wait a few minutes for a shot at a kamikaze run with the chance of a kill or two, and you can move to the next match. Maybe you will get lucky and have a team with balls bigger than BBs that will actually fight, and all of a sudden your kamikaze will turn into a real charge. I do get a few of those and the game suddenly becomes fun for a match here and there. Even if I get killed early, those rare matches where your team actually engages instead of keeps running away are fun to just spectate on.
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