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[Mothykins]

Mild disappointment with the Locust Hero. Sorta invalidates the 1V.

Which I'm still choked over, btw. ERLL quirk is still BS, ESPECIALLY when it's so much quirk that it fires faster than a medium laser (Also benefiting from the generic quirks...)

Bad Feels man.

[Ovion]

I don't see why it invalidates the 1V.
Can still take 4mgs, or has insane LL quirks now.

I'd say it really finishes relegating the 3M? to pointlessness
The 1E? (in bed only barely concious, so forgive any mislabeling) with 6 energy better placed.
Then this new one has 4 energy, with extras, and ECM on top.

The 3M really only has twin AMS setting it apart, which on the 20T bug isn't that amazing imo.

[Tim East]

Bigbacon, on 11 November 2014 - 10:34 AM, said:

Locust hero coming (possibly)!

has ECM!

https://www.reddit.c...and_shadowhawk/

4 beam
2 ballistic.
XL190

seeing 4ML already on it for me + range + cooldown + derp + seismic

All torso hardpoints...So. Very. Perfect. Not sure about the quirks, but hey, free quirks are free.

[White Bear 84]

Soul Tribunal, on 10 November 2014 - 06:48 AM, said:

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

I wish my connection was good enough to record decent crazy locust games. Some of the swarms I have had have been hilarious..

Shar Wolf, on 10 November 2014 - 01:33 PM, said:

24 man Locust Brawl anyone?

Why does this man not have an accolade?

[Tarogato]

Did somebody mention Locust only private matches? Somebody schedule this ASAP, I will be there.

[mad kat]

Spooky i'd been calling for a locust hero with torso mounted hardpoints, actually energy and ballistic too being nice a short while ago. Now it looks like there will be one. lets see if i can find that post.

Maybe PGI do read the Forums. Its cammo is almost the same as what i already have too so win win. Will buy to fill my spare mechbay i got from the halloween contest.

https://www.mechspec...-pipeline.7609/


For arguments sake just pretend that the Ams and ammo on this below are machine guns and ammo and the BAP is the ecm and obviously shuffle everything around to suit the new mechs hardpoints and et' voila. Will quite possibly be the best Locust

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...2f27f27f5016be1

Edited by mad kat, 12 November 2014 - 03:39 AM.

[3xnihilo]

Tarogato, on 11 November 2014 - 11:40 PM, said:

Did somebody mention Locust only private matches? Somebody schedule this ASAP, I will be there.

This would be fun! I would be there, real life permitting

Unless of course it is only for good locust pilots. Then I would want to see the video

[Bigbacon]

Tarogato, on 11 November 2014 - 11:40 PM, said:

Did somebody mention Locust only private matches? Somebody schedule this ASAP, I will be there.

i was thinking 24 1Vs with only MGs and 100 engines.

[Nightshade24]

The Wakelord, on 10 November 2014 - 12:42 AM, said:

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

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...239072689abde85

Sorry for delay.

(if you want more ammo, reduce engine size OR remove med las)

[3xnihilo]

I dropped into a round with 3 locusts on my team this morning . The little bugs are gaining popularity. They tore the enemy to pieces of course!

[Rear Admiral Tier 6]

oh good the 3M is good,i tried 5 SPL -> first game ever in a locust 617 damage and 2 kills

holy turdballs batman these are fun as hell

[Soul Tribunal]

Had a match last night with 2 Locusts and 2 X5's. We Absolutely ripped into the Heavies on River City. They didn't even stand a chance.

By the time our Main Force (i.e. anything slower than 100KM/h) reached the enemies , it was 6-0 in favor of us
Alas, I was in one of the X-5's and not my 1E but still was great to see so many more locust pilots out there.

-ST

[IraqiWalker]

Cookiemonter669, on 13 November 2014 - 05:46 AM, said:

oh good the 3M is good,i tried 5 SPL -> first game ever in a locust 617 damage and 2 kills

holy turdballs batman these are fun as hell

Glad you are enjoying them.

[mad kat]

getting impatient trying to double basic my 1E with 6xML. Nearly there!

[Ovion]

Try 6x SL or SPL.
Your speed helps counter the lower range, and it runs so much cooler.

[Lulz Kev]

Can't decide which vairent to keep. Need to free up mechbays, have 3 only want to keep one ><

6 x SL
5 x SPL
1 x ERLL

[3xnihilo]

I have, today, in my locust, brought about the demise of another locust. It was at night in the frozen city. The moon reflected brightly off the hard packed snow. He and I were skirting the edges of the fray when we met. We were alone the thunder of auto cannons and the crackle of ppc fire faded to background noise. Then, like jousters from a bygone era we charged at each other. Laser fire filled the air and fortune smiled on me as my aim held true and his did not. He flashed past me and I turned expecting to make another pass at him. Instead, I saw his mech stumble and then crash to the ground. My HUD displayed "killing blow". It lasted only a moment but you fought well my fellow locust. Your bravery and honour will not soon be forgotten!

[Chive On]

They made the locust hero with ECM for only one reason......to hear the never before voiced words......"lOCUSTS ARE PTW OVERPOWERED!!!" rage quit.

[InspectorG]

Ljusdahl, on 14 November 2014 - 09:54 AM, said:

What I dislike the most about the 1V quirks is that it simply forces you to use ERLL if you don't want the 'mech to suck horribly, and a sniper locust just feels counter-intuitive.



I'm glad I'm not the only one who is disappointed with the supposed Locust hero.

Why are people so excited about it? It has several features that are pointless for a Locust, while having less firepower than the 3M and 1E. What am I missing? Someone please make me understand. I love locusts, and I want to be able to love the hero variant.

I though the purpose and thrill of the Locust was not having a good mech but having a BAD one and doing well in it??????

Wait and see what kind of quirks it gets.

As far as the V, its variety isnt it? The lazer boats are quite similar, as are the srm boats. I dont see LRM with negligible ammo working against AMS.

What else is there to do with the chassis?

[o0Marduk0o]

Ovion, on 11 November 2014 - 05:28 PM, said:

The 3M really only has twin AMS setting it apart, which on the 20T bug isn't that amazing imo.

AMS on a Locust is wasted tonnage for ammo. 5 SPL with almost no burn time = "pinpoint-lasers" is the way to go.