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[GenJack]

Inflatable Fish, on 20 November 2014 - 01:02 PM, said:

I suggest you take a few lessons in heat sink counting.

Hehe Damn... you caught me.

[Tim East]

Dumped the MGs because I didn't feel two of them were worth it. Running 2MPL, 2SL. May ditch ECM; haven't decided yet.

[Bigbacon]

I dumped everything and went 170XL + 4MPL

[MonkeyCheese]

Bigbacon, on 24 November 2014 - 12:44 PM, said:

I dumped everything and went 170XL + 4MPL

so this? http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9df4ae3e8a48a0b

looks deadly

[Tim East]

That's probably a pretty good build. May have to give it a go, but don't want to shell out for a 170.

[Dagada Moor]

Gentlemen,
I have been using xl190, FF, Endo 3med lasers, and 2 MG / 1 ton ammo to a very good effect. I turned down particle effects to low to relieve the glare from MGs. I tried 4 med lasers/AMS w 1/2 ton ammo. Worked we'll but I overheated it a lot. After using the first build I think any build w/o 1 ton ammo would be wasteful.

As I like the 4pulse build, going 153 w/o speed tweek made me realize that speed is not enough for a locust. Anyway, I enjoy all your post keep driving the locust like u stole it.

[Bigbacon]

MonkeyCheese, on 24 November 2014 - 11:16 PM, said:

so this? http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9df4ae3e8a48a0b

looks deadly

yea just with different armor. I care not for head armor, I'd rather have more arm armor for shields.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...e89536ebe1f992c

Tim East, on 25 November 2014 - 12:22 AM, said:

That's probably a pretty good build. May have to give it a go, but don't want to shell out for a 170.

pretty much all my locusts got the 170 once they got speed tweak except the 1E.

[Duncan1dah0]

I love the MG for end game kills. I just wish the muzzle flash did not completely blind me.

[LordLosh]

Muzzle flash on this mech hurts so bad. I have no choice but to take them out. my eyes are killing me. They need to fix this being center of the cockpit you cant see anything. I'm reminded of my favorite scene from django.
"I think we all think two machine guns in the center torso was a good idea.... but i cant see S*#@! out of this thing!"

[Dagada Moor]

Did you try setting your particle effects to low?

[LordLosh]

why would i turn down my settings for one mech? i paid a lot of money for the ultimate gaming machine and built it myself. turning it down is like buying a lambo and then installing a governor on it cause the speed limit is only 75. makes no sense.

[MonkeyCheese]

LordLosh, on 30 November 2014 - 09:42 AM, said:

why would i turn down my settings for one mech? i paid a lot of money for the ultimate gaming machine and built it myself. turning it down is like buying a lambo and then installing a governor on it cause the speed limit is only 75. makes no sense.

yes you play mech warrior online... sure it can look real nice but this aint some kind of godmode computer requiring game.

[Tim East]

I drop the MGs for an entirely different reason, that being that I don't like MGs and haven't for a while. I still try them on occasion, and they still disappoint me when I do. 2MPL + 2SL works wonders for me.

[Dagada Moor]

Good point Lordlosh, just letting you know that it works. I don't want to insult the Ultimate Gaming Rig!!
Yes Tim, 2med pulse and 2 small lasers is best build so far. Thank you for the idea.

[NUJRSYDEVIL]

I'm running it stock with little success. I tried 4 SPL, it didn't work.

I don't know why I would want multiple medium lasers. For that I would just use my Jenner F with 6 ML for 30 point alpha. The only thing I lose with the Jenner is speed and ECM.

[Dagada Moor]

NUJRSY,
We are talking about a Mech that is 15 tons lighter than a Jenner. Yes a Jenner is better. There is no comparison. We prefer the little bucket of bolts with legs and the challenge of piloting it against people who run everything else bigger. Try 2 med pulse and 2 small lasers. Oh yeah it has ECM , which is key to this discussion. Good luck!!!

[Bigbacon]

as someone who owns almost all light chassis in the game.. I'd pick a locust any day over a jenner...frigging hate those things. I'd choose just about any of light chassis before it.

[LordLosh]

I didn't try two medium pulse but just two regular medium is doing just fine for me. I also agree with big bacon the jenner's time is over.

Edited by LordLosh, 01 December 2014 - 04:25 PM.

[Dagada Moor]

I don't even own a Jenner . I don't fear them in my Locust. I did run into a lance of Firestarters last night. Man can I say how broke the A variant is with 8 small pulses. Anyway, it did take 2of them to bring me down. Actually, I would take a Locust over any light. The only light I don't dance with unless I have to is a Firestarters. i do love killing Ravens. Man I hate Ravens.....And yes I would drive any other light than a Raven so I get what I saying Bigbacon. Oh yeah my wife got a chuckle at your name.

[SlamAu]

The Locust PB is a beast, 4ML, running at 170km, 1MG (1000 ammo). ECM, radar depr and siemic sensors.

I find myself harrassing and killing most things mid - end game.

Speed is life IMO. I am consistently getting 500 dmg and multi kills, play smarter and avoid direct fire, you will find this light is very good if not one of the best in the game.

Slam