Below is a list of links that can help answer those questions. These resources can teach players interested in having a deeper understanding of MWO mechanics and the 12v12 scene.
http://mwo.smurfy-net.de/mechlab
-Smurfy Mechlab, an essential tool. . You can build mechs without wasting your c-bills by accident and you can save the builds so you can reference them later and share with other players.
http://mwomercs.com/...mech-tier-list/
-This is MavRCK's Mech tier list. No list is perfect, and everyone has their own opinion on what Mechs and builds are the strongest, but this list is a great breakdown of what Mechs are considered the best and the worst by the competitive scene.
http://mercenarystar.net/
-This website has links and information about player run 12vs12 leagues as well as a few MWO competitive teams.
http://www.twitch.tv/roflwaffle49
-This is the War Room. It is a show hosted by Roflwaffle about the competitive scene that is on Thursdays at 11pm EST. He has guests from various units in the game and they discuss the different 12vs12 leagues, weapon balance, patch notes, and anything else MWO related.
http://mwomercs.com/...owcase-matches/
These are recordings of SJR 12vs12 matches with commentary breakdown of the various drop decks and strategies used.
http://www.twitch.tv/jagerxii
-This is JagerXII's stream. Jager plays for SJR and is one of their best pilots. He streams frequently, usually starting at 8pm PST, and is happy to give advice on Mechs, builds, weapons, strategies, and anything else MWO.
http://mwomercs.com/...ger-1-answered/
This is an AMA that Jager held on his stream. Lots of great information in there touching on many hot topics of balance in all aspects of the game, as well as advice on how to improve and what to do in certain situations.
http://www.twitch.tv.../pastBroadcasts
-The 228th stream.
http://www.twitch.tv/swk_imminent
-Swords of Kentares stream.
http://www.youtube.c...Cattra65/videos
-This is a collection of match and game play recordings from A.C.E.S.
http://mrbcleague.com/
New league this season, with stat tracking and a unit rating system.
If anyone has any more resources pertaining to the competitive scene just let me know in the comments so I can add it to the list!
Edited by Roughneck45, 12 June 2014 - 06:24 AM.