Reccomend My Next Mech..
#1
Posted 13 September 2014 - 02:44 PM
I can dish out killer damage in my Firebrand, but am looking to switch it up a little.
I was thinking Raven 3L with large lasers or ER large lasers, or Cicada with ECM.
Any suggestions?
#2
Posted 13 September 2014 - 03:33 PM
#3
Posted 13 September 2014 - 04:09 PM
Jamjor, on 13 September 2014 - 02:44 PM, said:
I can dish out killer damage in my Firebrand, but am looking to switch it up a little.
I was thinking Raven 3L with large lasers or ER large lasers, or Cicada with ECM.
Any suggestions?
Timberwolf.
once again,
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#5
Posted 13 September 2014 - 04:18 PM
I'm leaning towards Banshee 3E. I know its not very maneuverable, but it seems like a good bet.
#6
Posted 13 September 2014 - 04:32 PM
#7
Posted 14 September 2014 - 07:08 PM
#8
Posted 14 September 2014 - 08:15 PM
If medium mechs are a option for you look at the Shadowhawk. Nice speed, jump jets and some nice AC builds are posible.
For assault mechs i woud recommend the Victor. Again nice Speed (for a 80t mech) jump jets and good build s with laser/PPC and AC
Edit:
The Raven 3L is a solid mech but it has a 100% different gameplay than a Firebrand. Its always shoot once and run, never stand still or you are toast and avoid close combat.
Edited by Aurean, 14 September 2014 - 08:21 PM.
#9
Posted 14 September 2014 - 08:44 PM
#10
Posted 15 September 2014 - 02:10 AM
Lordred, on 14 September 2014 - 08:44 PM, said:
@this, simply LOL. Griffin is THE best brawling medium in game.
#11
Posted 15 September 2014 - 03:47 AM
Jamjor, on 13 September 2014 - 02:44 PM, said:
Liking acs' and lasers only,hmmm that is no different from buying a burger and only eating the top piece of bread/bun. You're missing the meat and veggies!
It's tricky to use missiles especially srms if you have high ping, but once you get the hang of it you'll find it's really good.
#12
Posted 15 September 2014 - 04:37 AM
Big mistake! Took me ages to get used to essentially shooting from the hip wherwe I was so used to having the weapon mounts up high on the Jagers.
I'm not saying 'phracts are bad, far from it. Just don't jump into one when you're fresh out of a Jager.
I agree Catapults are the way to go. The K2 in particular.
Then go have some fun with another two variants rigged with SRMs.
#13
Posted 15 September 2014 - 04:55 AM
Jamjor, on 13 September 2014 - 04:18 PM, said:
I'm leaning towards Banshee 3E. I know its not very maneuverable, but it seems like a good bet.
Koniving cooked this build up as a sort of joke, but it's honestly a decent build for playing regular ol' solo matches. And it's fun. I can't guarantee that smurfy is 100% on par with what he had as I'm doing it from memory, but you get the idea. The MedLas should be used sparingly as that is where the bulk of your heat generation comes from. Roll to protect your LT often. Otherwise, the high sustained DPS is great for chewing through armor. It shakes the hell out of anyone on the business end. An enemy 'Mech that meets you head-on will back down, or quickly get cored. Makes a hell of a noise too.
Edited by ArtyomBrusilov, 15 September 2014 - 04:56 AM.
#15
Posted 15 September 2014 - 11:38 AM
Both mechs offer give you the chance to pack big guns in a compact and nimble package, and benefit from high-mounted hardpoints.
Edited by HlynkaCG, 15 September 2014 - 11:38 AM.
#16
Posted 15 September 2014 - 01:11 PM
If you wan't lighter mechs, you are going to have to choose either or, because even the 55 toners can have trouble squeezing both, unless you go with a 50 or 55 with an XL and even then you are stuck with an Ac-10, due to weight concerns though you can AC-20 with some ML's which works well.
Fun mechs for a large AC, the centurion, is the most nimble, and HBK's come in second with it's great torso twist. The shawdow hawks, pretend to be nimble with their JJ's when used properly and is a pretty popular mech. Thy are also pretty flexible in their builds being a 55 toner. the hawks have the least amount of twist which can be an issue for some unlike the HBK which can practically shoot behind it self, or the Cent which is really fast and can dance well. (though that one has more missile variants)
for something smaller, and more laser oriented, perhaps with machine guns, Raven's or cicada's both fit that description. I have played all the mechs i listed, except for the Shadow hawks, and i can say all are a lot of fun, But they all play very different.. Both styles of these lighter mechs, do have an AC version, though you are pretty much going to be AC-5 or 10, and not much else on the raven, Even the cicada can't pack much extra with the 10.
You need to ask your self, do i wan't slower, and more firepower, (cataracts are very similar in roll to Jag's) while the mediums are lance support, and the raven/cicada are lance support/flanker scouts..
Redshift2k5, on 13 September 2014 - 04:32 PM, said:
I can understand this as a flexible thing.. But if you don't mind spending a little MC, the jester does this better, The dual AMS, and ability to add a much larger engine, combined with the C-bill bonus make it a much better choice. that said, it is MC only, and if you don't wan't to energy boat, you have no other option.
Edited by JC Daxion, 15 September 2014 - 01:13 PM.
#17
Posted 15 September 2014 - 03:19 PM
If you MUST have something now, the Cataphract-3D and Muromets
If you do somehow end up getting a Catapult, please run no more than 4 points rear CT. The reason it is XL friendly is because its CT gets blown out IMMEDIATELY
Jamjor, on 13 September 2014 - 02:44 PM, said:
I can dish out killer damage in my Firebrand, but am looking to switch it up a little.
I was thinking Raven 3L with large lasers or ER large lasers, or Cicada with ECM.
Any suggestions?
#18
Posted 16 September 2014 - 07:21 PM
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