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[CrimsonEye]

Hi all mechwarriors out there,
nice to meet you all!

I've start this game from middle of last month, till now i've played over 100 matches, mostly i din't do really well as i din't understand my role much on different mechs and usually end up dead

Sorry for the people who had fought together with me and loss >.<" as i always tried to ambush enemy from the back but end up dead

Currently i am trying to mastering my kitfox mech, is there any advice for this mechs? I've read quite a few forums about it's builds, but in most matches i don't do well, especially when i bump into assault mech, i end up dead in 5 secs.

And also there is another question. About Targeting computers.
Is it very effective on improving the lasers range? Because although in the description it did mention about it, but when i installed in the mech and tried in the game, i din't felt much difference. is it good idea to have one on a mech?

[mailin]

One thing to note about the Kit Fox. They are not fast at all for a light. As such, they aren't designed to get behind the enemy. Generally, if you try to do this either it will take a long time to get in position, or, more usually, you will be found before you can get into position and will then die all alone.

The Kit Fox is designed to be a support mech for your heavies and assaults. Stay with them and give them ECM cover and you should last a lot longer.

Targeting computers are more a matter of personal preference. Some of my mechs I use them, but most do not. Note that they also increase the chance of a critical hit being done on the enemy.

Edited by mailin, 25 December 2014 - 10:06 AM.

[CrimsonEye]

mailin, on 23 December 2014 - 09:13 PM, said:

One thing to note about the Kit Fox. They are not fast at all for a light. As such, they aren't designed to get behind the enemy. Generally, if you try to do this either it will take a long time to get in position, or, more usually, you will be found before you can get into position and will then die all alone.

The Ki Fox is designed to be a support mech for your heavies and assaults. Stay with them and give them ECM cover and you should last a lot longer.

Targeting computers are more a matter of personal preference. Some of my mechs I use them, but most do not. Note that they also increase the chance of a critical hit being done on the enemy.

Oic, now i get it, thanks alot for the advice! now i'm having a clearer picture of it's role
so i can get some long range weapons for a support from afar~

[Imminent Goblin]

Welcome to MWO! Here is a link to some really great tutorial videos that explain 'some of the finer points' to playing.
https://www.youtube....-CgGGLb7-F_dXpC

I would also suggest watching some twitch tv streams every now and again. There are some good players that stream regularly and watching them can sometimes give you an idea or three about tactics and whatnot.
http://www.twitch.tv...arrior%20Online

Have fun

[luxebo]

Some quick things before you start to tinker with your mechs and all: http://mwo.smurfy-net.de/ Smurfy will save a lot of time in your process of making builds.

As mallin has said, the Kit Fox is a support mech and not meant to be a frontliner. You will want ECM and triple AMS in most cases, but JJs are similarly important, and builds rely on a bit of firepower to support a stronger more durable mech.

Edit: Yeah as IraqiWalker has said, JJs are hardwired, which changes some builds up a bit (important to try on smurfy). A lot of competitve squads use ER LL (twice/triple) as a sniper.

Edited by luxebo, 23 December 2014 - 10:34 PM.

[IraqiWalker]

CrimsonEye, on 23 December 2014 - 09:08 PM, said:

Hi all mechwarriors out there,
nice to meet you all!

I've start this game from middle of last month, till now i've played over 100 matches, mostly i din't do really well as i din't understand my role much on different mechs and usually end up dead

Sorry for the people who had fought together with me and loss >.<" as i always tried to ambush enemy from the back but end up dead

Currently i am trying to mastering my kitfox mech, is there any advice for this mechs? I've read quite a few forums about it's builds, but in most matches i don't do well, especially when i bump into assault mech, i end up dead in 5 secs.

And also there is another question. About Targeting computers.
Is it very effective on improving the lasers range? Because although in the description it did mention about it, but when i installed in the mech and tried in the game, i din't felt much difference. is it good idea to have one on a mech?

The kitfox is best used as a long range weapons platform, in fact the Inner Sphere forces that fought it named it "Uller" after the norse god of archery. Because the Kitfox would kill you from extreme range, with accurate fire.

Another role it serves is as escort. Using the ECM arm, with 3xAMS to make sure no LRM boats will ever have fun attacking your friends.

It's not a brawling mech, it's used to help the bigger ones survive for a longer time than they ever should.

One of my Configurations for it uses Streak SRM4s, with ECM, and ERMLs. Mainly I escort Assault mechs, and help them kill lights that harass them (2xSSRM4s are very scary to lights).
KFX-PRIME
That's a basic escort/light killer set up.

Never leave your group (unless you're running an ECM sniper set up, and since the KFX is slow, I don't advise it.). Always stay with them, as your contribution will be significantly better for the team that way.

luxebo, on 23 December 2014 - 10:23 PM, said:

Some quick things before you start to tinker with your mechs and all: http://mwo.smurfy-net.de/ Smurfy will save a lot of time in your process of making builds.

As mallin has said, the Kit Fox is a support mech and not meant to be a frontliner. You will want ECM and triple AMS in most cases, but JJs are similarly important, and builds rely on a bit of firepower to support a stronger more durable mech.

JJs are hardwired.



EDIT: ABOUT TARGETING COMPUTERS

Targeting computers increase the range by a small percentage on your weapons.

So if the laser had a range of 200, it would become 210. Nothing big, but it makes a difference.

Edited by IraqiWalker, 23 December 2014 - 10:56 PM.

[MavRCK]

I use this build now:

3ERML, 1 UAC5, 1JJ, ECM, TC1, 2 tons ammo

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...67ee8e43c8fcdc8

I like the burst on it

[CrimsonEye]

thanks alot to you all who provided me many great information!
alright, i'll focus on support

[luxebo]

@MavRCK, completely off topic but haven't seen you in a long while! Good to see you again and o7!

To OP, he used to be a competitive tier list manager, but since then Gman took over, here is the site: http://metamechs.com/ You can take a look and see which builds fit you more, but it's not god telling you this. You make the call on your Kit Fox builds.

Edited by luxebo, 23 December 2014 - 11:41 PM.

[SnagaDance]

Important note on Targeting Computers: They're the poster child for diminishing returns. So while they get heavier by a ton/level the bonus the provide/level goes down rather fast. I'd say any TC higher than lvl 1 or 2 just isn't worth it.

And yes, the Kit Fox can be an excellent support mech for its big buddies. So much in fact that given the chance I'll shoot at the Kit Fox before his far more powerful friends, especially that right arm of it.

[mailin]

I really appreciate a Kit Fox on my team when the pilot has ECM and triple AMS because when I'm in my 5D I can scout out enemy positions and not have to worry about providing ECM coverage for the fatties.

One thing about the Kit Fox though is that when I'm in my 5D, I aim for those 3 cans on the right arm. If you lose that arm, you'll lose both your ECM and AMS units. Protect that arm!!

[IraqiWalker]

mailin, on 24 December 2014 - 12:23 PM, said:

I really appreciate a Kit Fox on my team when the pilot has ECM and triple AMS because when I'm in my 5D I can scout out enemy positions and not have to worry about providing ECM coverage for the fatties.

One thing about the Kit Fox though is that when I'm in my 5D, I aim for those 3 cans on the right arm. If you lose that arm, you'll lose both your ECM and AMS units. Protect that arm!!

Fun fact: The 3 AMS on the right arm are somehow part of the ST hitbox.