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[Revein]

The x5 is redundant and "weak". I really wanna like this mech, but it have 2 flaws... Its the only mech without AMS and its missile tubes is only 2 in each torso.. Would be nice to up that up to 6 tubes at least,, would make the mech at least some "unique"....

[Ngamok]

It's for Hard Core Mode.

[Levi Porphyrogenitus]

It was an extremely potent SSRM carrier for quite a while. Now, however, it really needs something to set it apart. Really, Cicadas need variable weapon geometry. Being able to put SRM4s/6s on an X5 would go a very long way toward making it truly potent.

Of course, pretty much every mech line that lacks it really needs variable weapon geometry...

[sperkins]

Yeah she is getting a little long in the tooth... I take her out every once in a while to remember the good times.

Run max XL, 2x SRM 2's, 4x MLs, and pick your battles. She'll surprise you.

Plus, she SO damn sexy!

[Sug]

I like the ability to aim my srms like a clan auto canon. I was bummed when they "fixed" the Treb 7K

[Y E O N N E]

sperkins, on 08 August 2014 - 08:57 PM, said:

Yeah she is getting a little long in the tooth... I take her out every once in a while to remember the good times.

Run max XL, 2x SRM 2's, 4x MLs, and pick your battles. She'll surprise you.

Plus, she SO damn sexy!

Those legs!

[John1352]

Most people "don't have the tonnage" for AMS on lights and mediums anyway. Have you tried putting a LRM 5 on it? I find the missile warning really good on my Jenner D, my enemies think a 50 LRM stalker or 70 LRM warhawk is locked onto them, and run for cover, letting me shoot them in the back!

[L A V A]

Used to be a great light killer.

But since there are no more lights...

[3rdworld]

Streaks deuces are not worth it in most situations. The spread nature makes them pretty ineffective against heavier mechs, that make up the majority of the drop.

And If you are just going to be running 2s, you can take the same loadout on a Jenner D, and have JJs with a smaller chassis.

Also cicada's are way to big.

Edited by 3rdworld, 10 August 2014 - 05:38 AM.

[Bulletsponge0]

I think i'll dust off the old girl today, give her a spin for a while

[A banana in the tailpipe]

IS Streaks are absolute garbage now so there's part of the problem.

[Bulletsponge0]

Just ran a few matches in mine...

I forgot how much fun the X-5 is....

[Alistair Winter]

Dat power creep. Just buy the newest mechs, you'll do fine.

I don't think PGI has ever changed the hardpoint or tube numbers on mechs, have they? If they're gonna do anything at all, it's more likely they'll give it some quirks, like higher rate of fire on missile hardpoints.

[3rdworld]

Alistair Winter, on 10 August 2014 - 06:00 AM, said:

Dat power creep. Just buy the newest mechs, you'll do fine.

I don't think PGI has ever changed the hardpoint or tube numbers on mechs, have they? If they're gonna do anything at all, it's more likely they'll give it some quirks, like higher rate of fire on missile hardpoints.

Ya. The Treb 7M, used to be limited on the LT used to be a single Tube associated with a Narc launcher. The weapon customization update made it move up to a full 20. Now you don't need LRMs in the LA, with my troll bucket.

And the Treb 7K, used to have 2 2tube launchers on its RA, which has been modified to a 20 & 15 with the same update.

AFAIK cicada's have not had that update. I would expect them to modify that limit. But with the balancers of MWO, who knows.

Edited by 3rdworld, 10 August 2014 - 06:04 AM.

[Coralld]

Bulletsponge0, on 10 August 2014 - 05:57 AM, said:

Just ran a few matches in mine...

I forgot how much fun the X-5 is....

With 2x SRM6s and 4x MLs its actually very mean.
Some find the limited number of tubes a problem, I find it as a benefit as hit detection derps far less.