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[Adamasartus]

Let's talk the new Atlas.

Do you love it!? I certainly do. I bought a D and DDC in preparation for this beauty.

How did you build yours?

Edit: I forgot to add, thank you PGI!

Edited by Adamasartus, 21 October 2014 - 07:01 PM.

[xeromynd]

Looks nice and toasty, I'll enjoy casually moving around behind you and coring your CT after you've overheated =D

[Brody319]

I like it, I already owned a DDC but I might get another atlas to max them out, I just swapped the streakers and lrms with 2 srm 6s, and the mediums in the arms with large lasers. I don't make enough c-bills anymore to justify experimenting.

[UrsusMorologus]

you're gonna shutdown everytime you shoot something

[Christof Romulus]

I have to admit, the AS7-S really brings great potential for an Atlas. Taking a brief trip down memory lane, I remember getting the D, then using dual SRM 6's on it, then the DDC and using tripple SRM 6's on it. Now, the proper evolution of such a killing machine, QUAD SIXES!

But my build for the S is actually quite interesting compared to the ones out there (typically quad srm 6) - LRM 10, trip six, ac 20, quad mlas. It brings the heat at point blank and still has something to engage past 270m indirectly.

[Adamasartus]

Oh yes, my build certainly is rather warm. I've overheated more than I'd care to admit. It'll be somewhat better when I get double basics. This of course can be mitigated by chain firing those SRMs.

[Levi Porphyrogenitus]

For a few matches I was tempted by the siren call of 24 srms. It was fun, when it worked, but it was severely limiting.

Now, however, I have seen the light. Save the srms for the D-DC (don't forget the Artemis, it really ups their punch). The S needs 4x LRM5s and enough ammo to solo the entire enemy team.

That's in addition to the AC20 and quad MPLs, of course.

[Alexander MacTaggart]

Christof Romulus, on 21 October 2014 - 06:59 PM, said:

But my build for the S is actually quite interesting compared to the ones out there (typically quad srm 6) - LRM 10, trip six, ac 20, quad mlas. It brings the heat at point blank and still has something to engage past 270m indirectly.

The AS7-S is my first Atlas but I was considering something like this. My problem is going to be weapon groups, since I only have a two-button mouse (with wheel).

I was thinking something like:

Group 1 (LMB) - Arm lasers
Group 2 (RMB)- CT lasers, AC, SRMs
Group 3 (Wheel Down) - LRMs

(I use Wheel Up for zoom)

I'm just worried about having so many different weapons in that second group...

[Whatzituyah]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9665161fa774b51

Why not this?

or this?

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f0df1f5dfb6bdda

Edited by Whatzituyah, 21 October 2014 - 09:25 PM.

[Levi Porphyrogenitus]

Alexander MacTaggart, on 21 October 2014 - 08:56 PM, said:

The AS7-S is my first Atlas but I was considering something like this. My problem is going to be weapon groups, since I only have a two-button mouse (with wheel).

I was thinking something like:

Group 1 (LMB) - Arm lasers
Group 2 (RMB)- CT lasers, AC, SRMs
Group 3 (Wheel Down) - LRMs

(I use Wheel Up for zoom)

I'm just worried about having so many different weapons in that second group...

Re-map a weapon group to a key, like e for your lrms or something. Alternatively, you can get some very nice multi-button mice for not too much money.

[Walluh]

Datheat

[Alexander MacTaggart]

This probably runs way too hot, but my theorycrafting so far:

LRM10, LB10X, 3xSRM6, 4xML

I also have no idea how much rear armor an Atlas needs...

Edited by Alexander MacTaggart, 21 October 2014 - 09:49 PM.

[Christof Romulus]

Alexander MacTaggart, on 21 October 2014 - 08:56 PM, said:

The AS7-S is my first Atlas but I was considering something like this. My problem is going to be weapon groups, since I only have a two-button mouse (with wheel).

I was thinking something like:

Group 1 (LMB) - Arm lasers
Group 2 (RMB)- CT lasers, AC, SRMs
Group 3 (Wheel Down) - LRMs

(I use Wheel Up for zoom)

I'm just worried about having so many different weapons in that second group...

I only use 5 weapon groups, and using this setup is very frustrating since it doesn't conform to my typical weapon group control:
RA / LA mlas = LMB
CT Mlas = RMB
LRM 10 = MMB
SRM6x3 = Q
AC 20 = E

[General Merk]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...0e9506e4954724d

LMB Arm MLAS RMB AC/20 Forward SMB SRMs Rear SMB CT MLAS

Yes, it is a hot build, mitigated with cool shot, not constantly pressing my backslash button, and having it mastered already its easily run and boatloads of fun.