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[cranect]

Mine has a gauss rifle and 2 medium pulse lasers with an xl295 and I always find that it does pretty well. You sit and poke and when the team moves in you go and brawl.

[RazorbeastFXK3]

I was never a fan of using XL engines in my Centurion. Was laughed at a few times when they saw me running under 100kph but all mechs are relevant as they are still useful in the field whether as scouts, distractions, support or damage dealers. Play it your own way and you'll be happy. Take suggestions into consideration to help improve your style but don't let anyone tell you that your taste in mechs or weapon systems are outdated. Have fun.

[Chagatay]

Few mechs' serve the suicide brigade better. I am envious of the YLW. So shiny....

[Masterzinja]

It's a mech named after the Chinese god of death.... that has a giant Japanese rising sun on it. Was it ever relevant?

[Chagatay]

^ And death it delivers!!! Yours or your opponent's in short order.

[Stickjock]

First run of the day... think the Wang is still doing just fine...

[Hervedgerse]

sneeking, on 02 August 2014 - 04:23 AM, said:

wang didn't do well with the new module system.

ripped off !

Ripped off by losing 1 mech module slot and gaining dedicated cool shot/arty slots? I think that's acceptable.

[Escef]

Stickjock, on 02 August 2014 - 04:34 PM, said:

First run of the day... think the Wang is still doing just fine...

And the sad part is that it looks like it was a pretty mediocre match.

Even in a bad match I generally get a kill and a couple hundred damage in the YLW. Like anyone, I do sometimes get those matches where I get unceremoniously stomped into the ground, the only damage gotten off a wild Alpha that may or may not have connected with anything. But those are pretty rare in the YLW. And I'm pretty mediocre at this game. If you don't get fairly consistent good results from the YLW than you are doing something VERY wrong.

[process]

The Wang has the potential to be the fastest AC20 mech in the game. Well, the fastest non-cheese mech anyway.

I always XL 300 with mine, since once that arm's gone you're not going to be all that effective with only 2 lasers. I think it's better to focus on protecting that arm than preparing for the backup plan.

That said, I have a lot more fun AC20ing in Blackjacks and Shadowhawks.

[Kin3ticX]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...2ebe9912c0058f5

my current pug wang

If the new quirk system plays out for the Wang like I suspect, I may want to put something stock+ "ish" back into it.

Though, I would probably better appreciate a 3050 update with one ballistic and 3 energy.

I may also go back and re-test my old "baby-ilya" "Yen-Lo-Iyla" build

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...edbc7c4db26da4f


Regardless, it will all look much better with the dynamic hardpoint art.

Edited by Kin3ticX, 17 October 2014 - 12:58 AM.

[SirSlaughter]

I'm looking forward to see the quirks

[mogs01gt]

The Basilisk, on 11 July 2014 - 07:15 AM, said:

There are no realy relevant IS medium Mech builds atm imo
Its just Nova, Stormcrow and Timberwolf dominatin every game where they apear and are piloted by an at least averange pilot. A Nova or stormcrow pilot that looses one on one against a Centurion is either drunk or beginner level.

I dont agree about the nova. That sucker is simply an over heating pig. Destroyed one the other night when he over heated.

[xeromynd]

Have to say, having played Centurions (but never the Wang), I'd pick my AC20 & 3 ML BJ-1 over it any day.

-Smaller Profile
-1 more Medium Laser while still being heat efficient
-About 31 (i think) ammunition for AC20
-Still decently fast
-High Mounted wrapons

Edited by xeromynd, 17 October 2014 - 08:21 AM.

[Blakkstar]

I like mine so far, and I don't even have all the basic skills so far. 300XL, AC-20, 2 ML. I even still have single heat sinks, LOL.

Once I get Speed Tweak and the double basic bonuses it will be a death machine. I run a lot of AC-20 mechs too so I'll eventually pick up the AC-20 cooldown, which will be very nice.

The speed of an XL trumps the zombie capability. You're not going to win many games with 2 ML in a 70Kph chassis if you lose a torso.

[Revis Volek]

The Basilisk, on 11 July 2014 - 07:15 AM, said:

There are no realy relevant IS medium Mech builds atm imo
Its just Nova, Stormcrow and Timberwolf dominatin every game where they apear and are piloted by an at least averange pilot. A Nova or stormcrow pilot that looses one on one against a Centurion is either drunk or beginner level.

Anything with a AC20 still can go up against these builds if you get into close range. Laser vomits builds and even the Clan UAC-20's are not so great in brawls. Lots of damage but its spread all over the place.

My Blackjacks (all 3), Griffins (all 3), Yen-Lo and Shadowhawks all still kick the crap outta Clam mechs.

Rhaythe, on 12 July 2014 - 02:14 PM, said:

I found a problem with your logic, there.

and i find a problem with yours....AC20's at range are worthless. I can dodge them if i see them coming....same with UAC20's from the clam mechs same with PPC's.

[Elizander]

You can run the basic wang at around 90 kph with a 250 standard along with ac20 + 2 ml

YEN-LO-WANG

Edited by Elizander, 21 October 2014 - 06:33 AM.

[SilentScreamer]

xeromynd, on 17 October 2014 - 08:21 AM, said:

Have to say, having played Centurions (but never the Wang), I'd pick my AC20 & 3 ML BJ-1 over it any day.

-Smaller Profile
-1 more Medium Laser while still being heat efficient
-About 31 (i think) ammunition for AC20
-Still decently fast
-High Mounted wrapons

I enjoy piloting both Blackjacks and Centurions and while the BJ-1(C) and similar AC20 builds do beat the centurion if they stay under cover. If I am caught in open ground or have to approach the enemy without cover I would rather be in a CN9 due to added survivability from twisting so my left arm takes fire.

Right now SRM+artemis seems much more viable then AC20s for IS medium mechs though. The CN9-AH which is coming can go SRM or AC so if there are more weapon tweaks.....

Edited by SilentScreamer, 21 October 2014 - 06:08 AM.

[mogs01gt]

xeromynd, on 17 October 2014 - 08:21 AM, said:

Have to say, having played Centurions (but never the Wang), I'd pick my AC20 & 3 ML BJ-1 over it any day.

-Smaller Profile
-1 more Medium Laser while still being heat efficient
-About 31 (i think) ammunition for AC20
-Still decently fast
-High Mounted wrapons

that is because you are used to playing a hill popping game. Cents are played totally different.

[xeromynd]

mogs01gt, on 21 October 2014 - 06:07 AM, said:

that is because you are used to playing a hill popping game. Cents are played totally different.

You're probably right yeah. I'm just thinking in terms of base firepower. Nonetheless, I'm sure I'll still have fun mastering my CN9-AH today, and it'll probably encourage me to get the rest of the Cents

[mogs01gt]

xeromynd, on 21 October 2014 - 06:08 AM, said:

You're probably right yeah. I'm just thinking in terms of base firepower. Nonetheless, I'm sure I'll still have fun mastering my CN9-AH today, and it'll probably encourage me to get the rest of the Cents

Best thing about playing Cents,,,they teach you how to twist. My record was 17% hp left with no arms and one leg but still fighting. Surprisingly, that was with an XL as well. Everything was red. Ive seen them as low as 12%..STD though.