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Why Are Many Centurions Being Played These Days?


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#1 Vashko

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 02:30 AM

Hello all,

as you can see in the title, I am wondering what could be the cause?

Could you share some light on the matter?

Thanks

#2 627

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 02:34 AM

we... prepare.

#3 Lancer Deistler

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 02:38 AM

http://mwomercs.com/...iation-program/

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MechWarrior Credits Reward
This reward is for anyone who has ever purchased MechWarrior Credits. Eligible players will receive an exclusive new Centurion variant - the CN9-AH - decked out with a custom paint job, along with a 30% C-bill Bonus and a free Mechbay. This custom CN9-AH variant will only be available through our MechWarrior Credits Reward program and will be injected into eligible accounts on October 21st. You have until Sept 23rd at 10:00 am PDT to earn the MechWarrior Credits Reward. Founders packages that included MechWarrior Credits qualify for this reward. Standard versions of this new variant will be available for C-Bills at a future date to be determined.


In January there was a challenge where you got a Centurion for 5 wins. It seems many people stack up XP on this and a third variant in advance. Did it also myself.

#4 Cyborne Elemental

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 02:42 AM

They're getting ready for the day when AC-20 on a centurion is possible again without spending MC for it :D

Centurions are actually pretty fun to play.
+ great zombie terror :D

#5 MeiSooHaityu

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 02:44 AM

I was never much of a Centurion fan (always preferred hunchbacks), but with the free Champion Centurion I received from an earlier challenge, plus the new Centurion I'm getting from the loyalty reward, I might as well play them and level up the Cents.

Maybe others feel the same, so you are seeingseeing a lot of people starting to dust off their Cents.

#6 Vashko

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 02:51 AM

So my speculations have been true :)

Thank you

#7 STEF_

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 02:57 AM

Already basiced CN9-A and CN9-AL.
Waiting for the third one free :)

#8 Training Instructor

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 03:01 AM

CN-9D can be loads of fun if you put a huge XL in it and go skirmishing around the battlefield.

#9 RustyBolts

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 03:17 AM

View PostStefka Kerensky, on 30 September 2014 - 02:57 AM, said:

Already basiced CN9-A and CN9-AL.
Waiting for the third one free :)


What he said.

#10 SirSlaughter

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 07:41 AM

Cause they are still effective

#11 CDLord HHGD

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 07:46 AM

The CN9-AH returns!!!

#12 BourbonFaucet

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 08:29 AM

I also wonder which is better for CN9-A,

3 SRM-4 + A,
3 SRM-6

#13 Psyker

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 08:32 AM

It's a decent medium mech and one of my favorites. That's why I still play it all the time, especially my YLW.

#14 Shalune

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 08:35 AM

With point damage falling from popularity and SRMs being effective again, we have a rapid rise in close range brawling. Centurion never stopped being great at close range brawling, it was just that the previous game balance made brawling in general extremely weak.

#15 Rebas Kradd

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 09:54 AM

They stopped sucking once SRMs were brought back. Even before then, FAST Centurions were pretty effective as long as you didn't stand still. Made great light-hunters.

#16 divinedisclaimer

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 10:32 AM

View PostTechorse, on 30 September 2014 - 08:29 AM, said:

I also wonder which is better for CN9-A,

3 SRM-4 + A,
3 SRM-6


4 for the faster reload time, without Artemis. The 4 grouping is already small enough without it, usually you want Artemis on the 6 but not the four. Use the extra tons for move speed.

#17 Ph30nix

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 10:52 AM

its because some IS players are learning that extreme firepower is not the answer to countering Clan mechs,

#18 CDLord HHGD

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 10:53 AM

View PostPh30nix, on 30 September 2014 - 10:52 AM, said:

its because some IS players are learning that extreme firepower is not the answer to countering Clan mechs,

Still trying to work out a 1:1 between my HBK-4G and a DWF in my unit.

#19 Metus regem

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 10:55 AM

View PostVashko, on 30 September 2014 - 02:30 AM, said:

Hello all,

as you can see in the title, I am wondering what could be the cause?

Could you share some light on the matter?

Thanks


Because they are good?

Because they look bad ass?

Because they kick a lot of ass?

Because they can take a beating like a frat house pledge?

Do you need me to go on?

#20 Kabum

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Posted 30 September 2014 - 10:57 AM

Because is a great mech that can zombie really well or get vitamins with a XL and run at the time that breaks some havok to small and heavy mechs.
Apart you have the YLW which say hello with a AC/20 in a high mobile platform.
But in short: is fun to play!





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