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[Shiroi Tsuki]

RustyBolts, on 27 December 2014 - 08:29 AM, said:

I use SCARED as my counter to LRMs every match.
S=Situational awareness. Learn the areas of each map to avoid LRMs. If you are in a slow mech you want to avoid areas that benefit LRMs. They are usually open areas.
C=Cover. Your best friend that does not costs any Cbill or MC. If you wander out in the open you do not have cover.
A=AMS. If your mech has the option of AMS you should bring it. If everyone did this, there would be no LRM issues.
R=Radar Dep module. This module is great for losing target lock when you start getting Lurmed to death. If you are a slow mech this module is a must.
E=ECM. Either bring it or hang around a mech that has it. Its like mobile cover.
D=Debrief yourself. If you get Lurmed to death using the above then you made a mistake somewhere. Dont get mad and scream LRMs need a nerf, figure out what you did wrong and try to fix it.

Kudos sir! I'll give you 5 likes for this, but I can only give you one.
LRMS are NOT op, they are ANNOYING

[Tarzilman]

RustyBolts, on 27 December 2014 - 08:29 AM, said:

I use SCARED as my counter to LRMs every match.
S=Situational awareness. Learn the areas of each map to avoid LRMs. If you are in a slow mech you want to avoid areas that benefit LRMs. They are usually open areas.
C=Cover. Your best friend that does not costs any Cbill or MC. If you wander out in the open you do not have cover.
A=AMS. If your mech has the option of AMS you should bring it. If everyone did this, there would be no LRM issues.
R=Radar Dep module. This module is great for losing target lock when you start getting Lurmed to death. If you are a slow mech this module is a must.
E=ECM. Either bring it or hang around a mech that has it. Its like mobile cover.
D=Debrief yourself. If you get Lurmed to death using the above then you made a mistake somewhere. Dont get mad and scream LRMs need a nerf, figure out what you did wrong and try to fix it.

[InspectorG]

Good job OP.

Was expecting QQ.

Gotta put my popcorn away...

BUT, you dont know FEAR till you roll Locust...

[CMDR Sunset Shimmer]

I'm not scared of LRM's...

I'm scared of MASSED LRM's... you know, when the entire team consists of mechs that bring atleast 1 LRM launcher.

And rightly so, I coordinated team, utilizing LRM's well, especially in CW, can be absolutely DEVISTATING.

Is it an easy tactic to counter? Yes, it can be, but properly utilized... it can be very difficult to counter.

[nehebkau]

Flash Frame, on 28 December 2014 - 09:17 AM, said:

I'm not scared of LRM's...

I'm scared of MASSED LRM's... you know, when the entire team consists of mechs that bring atleast 1 LRM launcher.

And rightly so, I coordinated team, utilizing LRM's well, especially in CW, can be absolutely DEVISTATING.

Is it an easy tactic to counter? Yes, it can be, but properly utilized... it can be very difficult to counter.

Failure to read the OP's post...

[CMDR Sunset Shimmer]

nehebkau, on 28 December 2014 - 09:26 AM, said:

Failure to read the OP's post...

I read OP's Post... cute acronym... which explains all the ways to "Defeat" an LRM team... though not one that properly utilizes TAG/NARC equipment, and other advantages such as Artemis and the like.

It is solid, what OP had to say. but if at this point people don't understand that...it's hopeless for them anyway. MWO has been out for basically 4 years now... 4...years... if people haven't caught on by now, they're not going to.

[RustyBolts]

Flash Frame, on 28 December 2014 - 09:53 AM, said:

I read OP's Post... cute acronym... which explains all the ways to "Defeat" an LRM team... though not one that properly utilizes TAG/NARC equipment, and other advantages such as Artemis and the like.

It is solid, what OP had to say. but if at this point people don't understand that...it's hopeless for them anyway. MWO has been out for basically 4 years now... 4...years... if people haven't caught on by now, they're not going to.

Good point, but not everyone has played for 4 years. There are new players who dont understand and older players who refuse to adapt.

[LT. HARDCASE]

RustyBolts, on 27 December 2014 - 08:29 AM, said:

I use SCARED as my counter to LRMs every match.
S=Situational awareness. Learn the areas of each map to avoid LRMs. If you are in a slow mech you want to avoid areas that benefit LRMs. They are usually open areas.
C=Cover. Your best friend that does not costs any Cbill or MC. If you wander out in the open you do not have cover.
A=AMS. If your mech has the option of AMS you should bring it. If everyone did this, there would be no LRM issues.
R=Radar Dep module. This module is great for losing target lock when you start getting Lurmed to death. If you are a slow mech this module is a must.
E=ECM. Either bring it or hang around a mech that has it. Its like mobile cover.
D=Debrief yourself. If you get Lurmed to death using the above then you made a mistake somewhere. Dont get mad and scream LRMs need a nerf, figure out what you did wrong and try to fix it.

That's really clever, and useful. I tip my hat to you, sir.

[El Bandito]

I am SCARED of LRMs. I am master of being in SCARED state of mind vs. LRMs.

[RustyBolts]

El Bandito, on 28 December 2014 - 08:03 PM, said:

I am SCARED of LRMs. I am master of being in SCARED state of mind vs. LRMs.

Your sir! Get it!

[LordKnightFandragon]

In my few games ive played ive drastically reduced my exposure to LRM fire. Idk if its simply everyone is over the damn LRM kick, LRMs really are just that bad, or ive changed something in my play to not get ***** as hard by them. But scared of LRMs? Not anymore really...they are annoying as **** though...Warning: Incoming Missiles.......*Frantically begins searching for a very tall building*

But OP, nice acronym haha.

[MechWarrior9376871]

I am getting ripped apart more often by LRMs. The arc on LRMs is insane. If you aren't a spider they will arc over any cover less than 2 stories high and hit you.

[XphR]

FupDup, on 27 December 2014 - 08:35 AM, said:

You might want to read the original post in the thread, it's a lot different than what the thread title implies...

He may also need a hand getting that fish hook out of his cheek.

[Brody319]

I'm poor so no modules. AMS sucks and Its easier to just stay near buildings and use Long range weapons to snipe, or get in brawling range and ruin them.

[Nothing Whatsoever]

When it comes to LRMs I follow meh.

Move to/between cover
Engage enemy close in
Hit them harder than they hit me

Most maps as long as you are aware of spotters and UAVs, LRMs are easy enough to dodge and avoid, as you move closer to engage. And this is without AMS or Radar Derp.

Hardest might be between Caustic, Alpine and Boreal to deal with enemy LRMs, but hardest can vary due to experiences and case by case situations. For example, if you are dealing with an enemy that is coordinated or keeps retreating to lead you into the open, just hope that your team isn't falling prey one by one, and are doing their best to use cover as they flank and hit harder than the enemy does.

Remember only you can prevent

[RustyBolts]

XphR, on 30 December 2014 - 06:54 PM, said:

He may also need a hand getting that fish hook out of his cheek.

What hook?

[beerandasmoke]

911 Inside Job, on 30 December 2014 - 06:43 PM, said:

I am getting ripped apart more often by LRMs. The arc on LRMs is insane. If you aren't a spider they will arc over any cover less than 2 stories high and hit you.

Just remember to break LOS. I dont use AMS because I dont need too. Lots of people say Caustic is a LRM friendly map but if your good its not. Breaking LOS on that map is rather easy since its one big ridge. If he gets a lock then you duck down and move perpendicular to the stream and he will miss. Plus one like to the op for an enjoyable read.

[XphR]

RustyBolts, on 03 January 2015 - 07:42 PM, said:

What hook?

This one "Are You Scared Of Lrms?".

[RustyBolts]

XphR, on 03 January 2015 - 09:03 PM, said:

This one "Are You Scared Of Lrms?".

OH that hook.

[Foxfire kadrpg]

Good gravy, OP. Do you write Field Manuals in real life?