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[ShadowbaneX]

I just can't get behind the ER LL version of the Locust-1V. I much prefer a MPL with 4 MGs.

[o0Marduk0o]

ShadowbaneX, on 08 November 2014 - 07:21 AM, said:

I just can't get behind the ER LL version of the Locust-1V. I much prefer a MPL with 4 MGs.

It doesn't have enough weapons for a brawl like the 3M and 1E. Long range with short burn time is much better.

[ShadowbaneX]

True, but I like the point blank MG crit ability for it. 2 MGs just really aren't worth it. Need the 4.

[Tim East]

Carry harder, Locust edition.

Tried the ERLL 1V and was rather dissatisfied, only to switch back to the MPL+4MG build I used to use pre-MG-nerf (back when I stopped running the 1V) and still be dissatisfied. I'd have carried harder if I hadn't run out of ammo, dangit. Took me something like a minute and a half to finish off an Atlas S without the MGs. I really thought 2t was enough, but MGs still don't kill like they used to.

Maybe I should just stick to my 3M with its AC20-esque pulse laser-splosion...

Edited by Tim East, 08 November 2014 - 12:18 PM.

[o0Marduk0o]

Yes they are pretty useless unless the target has no armor but much internal hitpoints.

[InspectorG]

Damn.

Now i need to get the M so i can build a stable of Wub stalions.

I use the V with the erll as pure and unadulterated harassment. Flank out and get a spot so you can constantly 'touch' one or two enemies from the side. When they move, hide. This keeps them from firing at teammates.

The other use is the Gradius Option. Literally hide behind an Assault and peek out to shoot. This works better at range and midrange. Close range, run and strafe.

I need the modules for the S so i havent run it yet.

[o0Marduk0o]

Another good point about Locusts is, they can mount to many modules.

[kosmos1214]

Metus regem, on 07 November 2014 - 10:44 PM, said:

4 drops with her tonight, never did more than 300 damage, a couple of kills, lots of assists/spotting/hit and run... It is strange to be largely ignored on the field...

yah i know i see the same thing in my highlander if im not doing a bunch to draw attention

[Nightshade24]

I am scared about the Locust 1V. I want to use the large laser but I want 4 machine guns... (It was the whole point why I sold my Spider 5K)... Is using just a medium laser still worth it or a medium pulse? (I use 3 tons of MG ammo because back when it was released I actually managed quite a few times to run out of ammo... is 3T to much for nowadays?)

[Tarogato]

Nightshade24, on 08 November 2014 - 05:13 PM, said:

I am scared about the Locust 1V. I want to use the large laser but I want 4 machine guns... (It was the whole point why I sold my Spider 5K)... Is using just a medium laser still worth it or a medium pulse? (I use 3 tons of MG ammo because back when it was released I actually managed quite a few times to run out of ammo... is 3T to much for nowadays?)

If you plop in an XL170 and single heatsinks, you can get the ER Large with 4 MGs and a single ton of ammo. As long as you do most of your work with the laser, you only need the machine guns for component-critting kamikaze runs, which shouldn't run you dry on ammo if you're not wasting it on armour or complete misses. Sure you have to lose some armour, but that's where the kamikaze part comes in.

[ShadowbaneX]

kosmos1214, on 08 November 2014 - 04:17 PM, said:

yah i know i see the same thing in my highlander if im not doing a bunch to draw attention

minor tangent, but I can occasionally manage 300 damage in my highlanders. I used to be much better, now they're just sluggish, slow and very few people ignore me when I pilot them...today I went toe to toe with a nova...it won.

[InspectorG]

Notice the 'Whale' is watching the 'Griffin'...



How i try to use the V.

[White Bear 84]

3M is ridiculously fun...



The 3S is also great fun with max engine and 2 SRM 4 (250 ammo) with SL. Run around for a bit, wait for a mech to be isolated or for the enemy to focus on your team, then sneak in behind, alpha and bam, enemy internals are open for the team to take out...

...great example was on frozen city, crept up behind a highlander & alpha'd its rear a couple of times, as soon as it engaged our team it fell like a domino

[The Wakelord]

Nightshade24, on 06 November 2014 - 05:47 PM, said:

locust with quriks is so fun now... 4 x SRM 2, 1 x Med las... I reg 500-600 damage games in it and get quite a lot of kills, solo kills, kills with most damage, etc. it's glorious out doing a timberwolf on your team in damage with a locust.

What's your build? I bought the 4 missile one last night and still tweaking things.

[mad kat]

Trying to elite my 1e and 1m. Taking for bloody ever. Also getting one shotted a hell of a lot more since the quirks not sure what is going on there.

Anyway can't decide on a build for the 1m 2xlrm5+1ml, 2xsrm4+1ml, 2xssrm2+2ml, 1erll+1ssrm2 or 1lpl argh!

Edited by mad kat, 10 November 2014 - 01:18 AM.

[ShadowbaneX]

mad kat, on 10 November 2014 - 01:18 AM, said:

Trying to elite my 1e and 1m. Taking for bloody ever. Also getting one shotted a hell of a lot more since the quirks not sure what is going on there.

Anyway can't decide on a build for the 1m 2xlrm5+1ml, 2xsrm4+1ml, 2xssrm2+2ml, 1erll+1ssrm2 or 1lpl argh!

Are you taking a UAV? I did the 2xlrm5+tag for a while, just farm assists and spotting bonuses. Could also try an ER LL with an LRM5 instead of the streak...humm, unless you're using half a ton of ammo. If that's the case finding a ton is going to be very hard. What about a pair of MPLs? Or a pair of MLs with a NARC launcher?

[Soul Tribunal]

The quirks have done one thing for sure.
There are more of us crazy people out in the matches. I had about 8 hours of game time over the weekend , and every second match I played had a Locust of some variety in it, and they were doing quite well to be honest. I think more people are joining us crazy pilots.

We almost might have to be the 2% now instead of the 1%'ers.

-ST

[Tim East]

For Locust theme song justice. Does this make anyone else want to run a 12-man of all Locusts? Can such a thing even be possible?

Edited by Tim East, 10 November 2014 - 01:33 PM.

[Alaskan Nobody]

Tim East, on 10 November 2014 - 01:31 PM, said:

Can such a thing even be possible?

Not with 3/3/3/3

Private matches maybe though, not so familiar with those.

24 man Locust Brawl anyone?

[Tim East]

So much awesome. I can't help but imagine the look on people's faces when they see that lineup in the lobby. If it even shows that ahead of time. Haven't had a chance to try private matches since they either require a ton of people or premium time, neither of which I have had available yet.