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[Kain Demos]

I just bought a second TBR-C to try the CERML + GAUSS combo from many pages back. With the current heat values of the CERML and the S torsos now having locked JJs I thought it prudent to only run 6 CERMLs with the Gauss but damn, this is a strong build. I can't believe you don't see it more as I don't think I've ever seen it as a spectator after a death. Manageable heat, good alpha, ok range what is there not to like?

It would be nice to be able to run more than 1 weapon module so I could get Gauss cycle time AND CERML range boost but I can definitely live with it as is.

[Haike]

Kain Thul, on 28 October 2014 - 02:10 PM, said:

I just bought a second TBR-C to try the CERML + GAUSS combo from many pages back. With the current heat values of the CERML and the S torsos now having locked JJs I thought it prudent to only run 6 CERMLs with the Gauss but damn, this is a strong build. I can't believe you don't see it more as I don't think I've ever seen it as a spectator after a death. Manageable heat, good alpha, ok range what is there not to like?

It would be nice to be able to run more than 1 weapon module so I could get Gauss cycle time AND CERML range boost but I can definitely live with it as is.

The best build i have is probably gauss+5 ERML. it's the sweet spot for damage, and with the low heat & great heat efficiency, it's actually pretty good at brawling distance(under 400m)
It's now my go-to tryhard build, it's very easy to do well with it considering that i can do 4alphas consequently without overheating, and it only takes 4secs or so to cool down and reach 62heat to fire another alpha.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...bb1c3e1c41a5666
Do not use this build in higher ELO games where they go for legs. 40 armor is squishy leg time.
use the bottom one instead.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...73a5770699fea96

Laser vomit is the pug carrier, the SRM brawler is the meta while the gauss+erml is the build in between.

[Kain Demos]

Now that the pulse lasers are better anyone running a wub build?

I took my TBR-C and removed the 4 C-ERML and replaced them with pulse lasers, had to drop two heatsinks. Seems fun sof ar.

[Knight Phaeton]

Kain Thul, on 10 November 2014 - 12:48 AM, said:

Now that the pulse lasers are better anyone running a wub build?

I took my TBR-C and removed the 4 C-ERML and replaced them with pulse lasers, had to drop two heatsinks. Seems fun sof ar.

I try this: TBR-C
And liked it. Decent mid-range fighter, decent heat efficient, good pinpoint damage. And some additional punch from 2srm6a in close range. And weapon of surprize - 2mg - obliterates components, when medpulses and srms destroy armor.

Now I want to try this build to increase engagement range: TBR-C

Edited by Knight Phaeton, 10 November 2014 - 11:24 PM.

[Xythius]

Kain Thul, on 10 November 2014 - 12:48 AM, said:

Now that the pulse lasers are better anyone running a wub build?

I took my TBR-C and removed the 4 C-ERML and replaced them with pulse lasers, had to drop two heatsinks. Seems fun sof ar.

I'm currently running my TBR-S (I think it's -S variant anyway. I have so many different omni-pods now... lol) w/ 2 MPLS in each arm & one in each of the three torso's. It runs a bit on the warm side, but grouping each arm & the torso's seperately mitigates this to a degree. I also habe the MPLS cooldown & range mods.

Works out nicely. I'm considering removing the 7th MPLS in the CT for a TC mk I, but haven't decided yet.


~Xythius

Edited by Xythius, 11 November 2014 - 07:30 AM.

[Kain Demos]

Xythius, on 11 November 2014 - 07:08 AM, said:

I'm currently running my TBR-S (I think it's -S variant anyway. I have so many different omni-pods now... lol) w/ 2 MPLS in each arm & one in each of the three torso's. It runs a bit on the warm side, but grouping each arm & the torso's seperately mitigates this to a degree. I also habe the MPLS cooldown & range mods.

Works out nicely. I'm considering removing the 7th MPLS in the CT for a TC mk I, but haven't decided yet.


~Xythius

You must be running the -C then for the CT laser point but have the -S RT for its energy hardpoint.

[Xythius]

Kain Thul, on 11 November 2014 - 09:15 AM, said:

You must be running the -C then for the CT laser point but have the -S RT for its energy hardpoint.

Yup, thats it. I was thinking -S cuz I knew I had the -S RT E slot.

~Xythius

[Carl Avery]

My favorite Mad Cat build so far is 5x cMPL + 2x SRM6&Artemis + 1x JJ. It isn't as powerful at long-medium range as the laser-boat build, and it isn't quite as powerful up close as the SRM-boat one, but it's a dashing brawler-peekaboo hybrid, and it retains the desirable aesthetic of having one missile pod on each shoulder (without the tacked-on side racks). Although it only has one jump jet, it can do low popup attacks with the SRMs, since they're mounted above the cockpit.

This build is capable of maintaining a 5+ K/D and a ~2 W/L in the solo and group queues. Although there are, of course, better Mad Cat builds, I recommend this one to anyone who is looking for an effective build which keeps one missile racks on each shoulder, for the look. I can't discover a more effective build which doesn't either add or remove a launcher or two. (If there is one, I'd love to know about it!)

Edited by Carl Avery, 23 November 2014 - 11:28 PM.

[FoxTrot05]

My current Prime loadout.

2x ERPPC(paired in arm), 2x LRM10's, 3x ERSL, BAP, and TC mk.1
Ammo and Heat Sink to taste.

I've been using this as my first drop in CW. Did well in a normal PUG today. It's not the meta 2x ERPPC/Gauss build. I like the lasers vs lights in my face. The LRM's are nice when I am cored and want to sand blast someone from just behind a hill.

Edited by FoxTrot05, 18 December 2014 - 02:25 PM.

[Roachbugg]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...5daf8f7c5c456d1

Simple lrm support the pulse are good for clean up also its a clan wolf tabletop build




and the Wub wolf 6x medium pulse and a tc7

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9e8176b18f0a3c6



And not sure if this is considered meta or not lol

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f8e91f3be912a2e

Edited by Roachbugg, 23 December 2014 - 02:25 PM.

[That Dawg]

Mastered three, sold one. Stripped that bugger of its omnipods, sold it on craigslist space edition.
sat on blocks in my mechyard for weeks.


Keep all those weapons, amass more
run what feels good for the time being.
3 ac2's, lerm boat.
why restrict your self to ONE build. I DO leave the prime nearly stock, its just too perfect. But the C?
the TBR-C stands for change. One of my favorite mechs for versatility.

I did have a ^blast with balanced armor- i.e. not front loaded, SMPL's, MG's, Streak6's.....hang back and quite literally terrorize any and all lights that came around. If I lived to end of game, clean up was stunningly easy. I find myself going back to that in pugs for giggles.
TBR-garage parts

[NUJRSYDEVIL]

I run the exact same set up as Roachbugg. The LRM40 w/ Artemis usually will net you are 400 damage points. I find that 4 MPL for cleanup is sufficient, but you need support. I used to run 5 MPL but the thing would overheat everytime. Chain firing them is ineffective for kills but it throws people off because of its harassing nature.

[That Dawg]

dont laugh till you've killed me a couple of times

TBR-C

[The Blazer of Lasers]

That Dawg, on 01 January 2015 - 07:39 AM, said:

dont laugh till you've killed me a couple of times

TBR-C

dear god why :0
have fun though

[Flaming oblivion]

See I looked at those screen shots and am left puzzled why you think the builds good, You can slaughter bads?

2/3s of the teams weren't breaking 200 dmg not exactly killing the greats there are we?

[That Dawg]

Wait, I thought I posted in the nonmeta thread?

[Rear Admiral Tier 6]

Rediscovered my old brawler setup for Timby here

I was too used to IS lasers and their low heat by now so no laservomits for me anymore.

[That Dawg]

Cookiemonter669, on 22 January 2015 - 04:17 AM, said:

Rediscovered my old brawler setup for Timby here

I was too used to IS lasers and their low heat by now so no laservomits for me anymore.

TBR-PRIME
But I actually built this on the C variant, my prime is nearly stock, minor tweaks..no clue why it does as well as it does.

[KingB4n4n4]

I'll give that a try: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...b4af5606eb9f158

Looks pretty decent or what do you think?

[Corbenik]

Heres my non Metawolf Prime, works well for brawling for me i get acceptable amount of kills if i come in and surprise them http://mwo.smurfy-ne...d72f9295b87d670