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[Mechwarrior Buddah]

lol

Was funny when we asked how many assaults they had they said 4 lrm atlases

Edited by Mechwarrior Buddah, 13 November 2014 - 07:24 PM.

[Darian DelFord]

Until they give lights something they will become more and more rare.

Even affecting the group que now

Edited by Darian DelFord, 13 November 2014 - 07:25 PM.

[Vassago Rain]

Darian DelFord, on 13 November 2014 - 07:25 PM, said:

Until they give lights something they will become more and more rare.

ggclose

[Mechwarrior Buddah]

Vassago Rain, on 13 November 2014 - 07:26 PM, said:

ggclose

lol

RIP light mechs

Edited by Mechwarrior Buddah, 13 November 2014 - 07:33 PM.

[Darian DelFord]

Its the Grandpa Chair... I love that SS

[Tatula]

You know what you were missing? ECM.

[Mechwarrior Buddah]

Aloha, on 13 November 2014 - 07:46 PM, said:

You know what you were missing? ECM.

We didnt get lrmmed to death; they just up and murderballed us to death. I dont think I ever saw a lrm. They even said "it was a waste"

I used to think that should be a requirement for the MM but since BAP it doesnt much matter

Edited by Mechwarrior Buddah, 13 November 2014 - 07:53 PM.

[Lyoto Machida]

Vassago Rain, on 13 November 2014 - 07:26 PM, said:

ggclose

Lol...is that a Summoner or Thunderbolt lurking around the corner to the right like a stalker?

[Mcgral18]

Lyoto Machida, on 13 November 2014 - 11:10 PM, said:

Lol...is that a Summoner or Thunderbolt lurking around the corner to the right like a stalker?

Looks like a Muromets to me.

Rounded head, Dakka on the left arm.

Edited by Mcgral18, 13 November 2014 - 11:14 PM.

[oldradagast]

It's a Cataphract, no doubt.

As for lights, why bother these days... they are brutal to pilot, require an above-average machine to handle their racing through the maps, and then end up dead when they get alpha-struck by Clan mechs... at least the IS ones would usually just cripple them. Of course, there's also the nasty fact that Clan mechs can easily reach 100 kph with far more weapons and armor.

Sure, it might be amusing zipping around at 150+, but is that extra insane speed really worth it if you could trade it out for twice as much armor and at least that much more firepower? For most players, it's not. They've moved on to Clan Mediums and Heavies since those mechs are still fast enough to be agile while being far more durable and dangerous. The only light pilots left are the ones who really love that extra speed and enjoy being highly mobile more than extra armor or weapons. That's not too many people these days.

[Lily from animove]

CW will reduce the issue, 240 tons is not a world where you gonna see many assaults.

[NextGame]

you had 4 Assaults as well, I'm not really seeing the problem?

[StraferX]

I don't get it as I think lights are about right if not a bit over powered. True if one actualy hits them they wound up pretty quick but then again they are not brawlers. Go scout, Go tag, Go circle assaults and eat there legs off or soften up that armor, Work in Packs or find a fast medium and run with it. I love taking out my YLW with a good light pilot, people do not realize how effective this match up is. Go ahead and keep your LRM's Im a gonna sneaks up ons ya and drop the bomb on ya baby.

I guess people are to worried about KDR etc and not actualy role effective game play. Make the game more rewarding for proper class usage and it will improve. Make it more rewarding period.

[Bigbacon]

Aloha, on 13 November 2014 - 07:46 PM, said:

You know what you were missing? ECM.

yea cause ECM is useful now that BAP counters is from across the map.

[CDLord HHGD]

You mean a team with TWO dire wolves beat a team with NO dire wolves??

[Chrithu]

cdlord, on 14 November 2014 - 05:58 AM, said:

You mean a team with TWO dire wolves beat a team with NO dire wolves??

Look again lol. the team without Direwolfs won.

[LordMelvin]

I played my Phoenix Locust for the first time last night. Was a pretty big change from my stompy heavies and mediums.

First off who decided that giving ERLL quirks to a mech with only one energy hardpoint was a good idea? That weapon is literally a quarter of a Locust in weight.

Second, I had a good amount of fun with it. Zipping around the ankles of Atlases (Atlai? Atlipodes?) and bugging the **** out of the other team.

I think the main problem is that a lot of PUGs don't know how to utilize lights properly, both piloting and supporting. A lot of PUGs don't lock targets even for their own benefit, so it doesn't matter if you pull a perfect flank and get eyes on the entire enemy team. Obviously there are exceptions to this (I've been eaten by plenty of spiders and jenners), but they are the exception not the rule.

Edited by LordMelvin, 14 November 2014 - 06:40 AM.

[Triordinant]

Vassago Rain, on 13 November 2014 - 07:26 PM, said:

ggclose

Is that a Commando or a Firestarter?

Edited by Triordinant, 14 November 2014 - 06:49 AM.

[Remarius]

Jason Parker, on 14 November 2014 - 06:02 AM, said:

Look again lol. the team without Direwolfs won.

You got there before me. Poster looks a bit silly with his taunting picture.

[Chrithu]

Triordinant, on 14 November 2014 - 06:48 AM, said:

Is that a Commando or a Firestarter?

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