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[Attackmack]

I played a little mwo a year or two ago (time fly by, who counts!?) but have since been away from it. Back when I did play, I still played way too little to actually learn much about the game, and was a decent beginner at the most.

Getting the itch now and hearing about clan warfare introduced im gonna try to get into it again.
So starting from absolute beginning, please advice me on the best course of action to make myself ready and able to participate in CW.
Im watching tutorials and taking in whatever info I can before even starting the game, but what is the few "must knows" that a beginner must learn before even starting the game?


I believe i have some cbills left since before, anyway to put these to good use right from the start or better leave them for later?


Thanks in advance and happy new year to all mechwarriors!
Im eager to be back

[Rizzwind]

Go clan and spawn camp alot that's what the pros do.

[Koniving]

Happy New Year.

I'm certain Spike Brave will be here with his tutorial list sometime soon.

In the mean time:
IS Battlemechs and Clan Omnimechs are very different.
IS Mechs are more upfront damage with a close range advantage, Clan mechs are more DPS-oriented with a long range advantage.

I think you should take some time to use the trial mechs (which are much better than they used to be) before you spend your cbills. This will give you an idea of where you want to steer your funds into what you want to get.

Since it'll be a bit before everyone throws their good advice here... here's something to fill your time.
This is a full match of a random culmination of players defending against an organized 12 man group in Community Warfare.


Also welcome back.

[Fusea]

If it makes you feel better, I'm right there with you and will be watching this thread very closely.

[IraqiWalker]

First: Gather C-Bills.

Second: Get something around 200 drops under your belt before jumping into CW

Third: Have 4 mechs mastered (or at least Elited) (total weight needs to be less than 240 tons, and more than 160)

Fourth: watch tutorials on CW. Keep in mind that it's a very objective oriented mode, to the point where suiciding a mech or two, with little to no damage, to kill a generator is worth it.

Fifth: Keep updating this thread with questions. We'll be with you every step of the way.

[Stealth Fox]

James T Kirk., on 31 December 2014 - 04:18 PM, said:

Go clan and spawn camp alot that's what the pros do.

Or you could not suck with your perked out, heat neutral, focus damage, premiere brawling, wide selection of IS mechs and stop whining when you lose the battle so badly you CAN be spawn camped. Seriously, your name James T Kirk or Wesley Crusher?



As for talking with the returned "Newb" .. (Noob is someone who thinks they know what they are doing when they don't .. you are asking for advice.. there for.. you are a Newb, Much better..)

I have to say Iraqiwalker and Koniving are solid leads to listen to. There are several walk throughs, build load outs and other things on the forums, but if you ever want some hands on instruction, There are those of us here.. Me included.. that will gladly drop with you in voice chat to walk you through some in game training.

[Nothing Whatsoever]

I don't have experience with groups in CW yet, but I can share info as a solo pugger, to add to what's been stated so far.

CW currently has two modes Attack (and Counter-Attack) and Defend.

To get into a match you first need to either choose a Contract to ally to a faction to jump into a match or be in a group that has a contract. Then you can see the Inner Sphere map that has a list on the right side for forces on a particular planets available to attack or defend.

So, those modes are available currently on two maps: Sulfur and Boreal.

For more info on whether you will drop into an Attack (and Counter-Attack) or Defend match check out this post and follow that thread for awesome info overall.

The ultimate goal of the Attacker is to destroy the Main Gun Battery labeled as Omega. To get to Omega you need to destroy three Generators to open it to attack.

But before reaching those generators, you need to open the gates (Three on Sulfur and Two on Boreal).

In your way as an Attacker, are 12 enemy mechs and their Base Turrets.

So once Omega is reduced to zero health the Attacking Team wins.

With the maps, Sulfur is hot and has a small tight base, so brawlers can work well for both sides. Boreal has a huge defender base and more open areas where range is more important.

I'll stop here for now, but know that there are plenty of more minor details that will help you out to succeed in CW!

And from what I read, there are many groups that will be a great help to players unfamiliar to CW so either you gotta find them, or they'll maybe find you!

[IraqiWalker]

Seph MacLeod, on 31 December 2014 - 11:19 PM, said:

As for talking with the returned "Newb" .. (Noob is someone who thinks they know what they are doing when they don't .. you are asking for advice.. there for.. you are a Newb, Much better..)

I have to say Iraqiwalker and Koniving are solid leads to listen to. There are several walk throughs, build load outs and other things on the forums, but if you ever want some hands on instruction, There are those of us here.. Me included.. that will gladly drop with you in voice chat to walk you through some in game training.

Thank you for the vote of confidence Seph.

Also, Attackmack, if you post your mech stable to us (what mechs you own, and can customize), we'd be able to help you come up with builds that work for them, and how to squeeze the best out of your mechs.

[Attackmack]

Tnx for replies, much appreciated and ill tryto make the most of the info im given! Newb it is then!
Game is updated and im looking through a few more tuts before im heading into the game for training. Then ill likely spend alot of time setting up controls and settings.

I have a selection of peripherals at my disposal but unsure which are actually useful in mwo. Back when i first played, many tried getting it to work with various joysticks and hotas but the general conclusion was that mouse (possibly with a throttle) was still the best means of control. I saw a current thread about it which seem to indicate not much has changed and linked to a theead by Loc Nar that details the issue in depth.

In any case, aside from mouse keyboard I also have a hotas (x-55), a trackball and trackIR.
Which of these, if any, would complement/replace the mouse or kb in a meaningful way. That is, without putting me at a disadvantage?


If the website profile is correct i have a little over a million c-bills and one mech in my stable, a hunchback.
Dunno where to go with this really but maybe sell the huchback and cling to the bills until ive grown into one of the trials and go for one of those for my own?

[IraqiWalker]

Attackmack, on 01 January 2015 - 02:21 AM, said:

Tnx for replies, much appreciated and ill tryto make the most of the info im given! Newb it is then!
Game is updated and im looking through a few more tuts before im heading into the game for training. Then ill likely spend alot of time setting up controls and settings.

I have a selection of peripherals at my disposal but unsure which are actually useful in mwo. Back when i first played, many tried getting it to work with various joysticks and hotas but the general conclusion was that mouse (possibly with a throttle) was still the best means of control. I saw a current thread about it which seem to indicate not much has changed and linked to a theead by Loc Nar that details the issue in depth.

In any case, aside from mouse keyboard I also have a hotas (x-55), a trackball and trackIR.
Which of these, if any, would complement/replace the mouse or kb in a meaningful way. That is, without putting me at a disadvantage?


If the website profile is correct i have a little over a million c-bills and one mech in my stable, a hunchback.
Dunno where to go with this really but maybe sell the huchback and cling to the bills until ive grown into one of the trials and go for one of those for my own?

DON'T SELL THE HUNCHBACK. It's a good mech, and you will just lose C-Bills by selling it.

Give us it's variant designation (4p, 4SP, H, G, etc.), and we can help you.


EDIT: I can crank out builds for you at record speeds. So keep the mech, and let us help you farm some C-Bills.

EDIT2: Also, the Hunchback family has been my no.1 recommendation for new, and starting players for as long as I remember. It's a good group of variants with clear, and simple roles. Plus, the things maneuver beautifully. Only mech I know of that can shoot directly behind it while going straight forward.

Edited by IraqiWalker, 01 January 2015 - 03:45 AM.

[Kyynele]

One thing that isn't glaringly obvious thanks to the UI of the game is that the mech efficiencies (found trhough the skills tab) make a huge difference in the performance of all mechs. Getting full elite efficiencies also doubles the basic efficiencies, making a mech much more agile, faster, and more heat efficient.

You have to have 3 variants of a single chassis to advance to the elite efficiencies, and until you have those full elites on a mech, you will be playing with a remarkable disadvantage compared to pretty much everybody in the game.

Thus, your first objective should be to get 3 variants of a single chassis and level at least one of them up to said full elites so that you have even one mech in which you can actually compete with the other players. This will make your game experience much more enjoyable and bring in much more C-Bills, which will help to get more mechs.

Selling mechs is a bad idea if you value your time, as you only get a fraction of what you paid for the mech back. Even though the game is essentially completely free to play, in order to seriously participate in CW, you will likely at least have to get a couple of mech bays to have enough mechs to use (and get them leveled up.) Do note that free mech bays are often offered as prizes for events, so if you are willing to wait, even this doesn't require real cash.

If you already have a hunchback, I would wholeheartedly recommend getting 2 others to go with it, and level them up. Hunchbacks have very varied variants and can be more interesting to level up than many other chassis that are typically more of one trick ponies.

If you try out the trials (don't do it in the CW unless you want to feel bad) and find something that you really like other than a Hunchie, it might actually be smarter to start a brand new account. New accounts get greatly boosted C-Bills for the first 25 matches, with which you'll end up with much more money than 1 sold Hunchback + 1 mil.

Anyway, get 3 variants of a chassis, level them up, profit. GLHF.

[Koniving]

Attackmack, on 01 January 2015 - 02:21 AM, said:

In any case, aside from mouse keyboard I also have a hotas (x-55), a trackball and trackIR.
Which of these, if any, would complement/replace the mouse or kb in a meaningful way. That is, without putting me at a disadvantage?

Keep the Hunch. I've got all 7 of them (only 6 can be bought now; the Founder's hunch is the 7th). The ones I sold in the past I bought again (before the quirks, now some of them are just damn overpowered).

I use a HOTAS now and then for my leg controls and since it has the buttons on it, I also have tacked on my jump, power, override, Armlock, and Target keys onto it. The stick wasn't a zero order control, so I can't aim with it without seriously impairing myself. This replaces most keys on the keyboard, and any left overs I either use the keyboard for or the flight stick's easier to reach buttons.

TrackIR is very handy, it can substitute using Left CTRL to look around without turning your mech or torso. Even better (to a point) it won't move your arms, so your enemy won't even know you're watching them. It has only one issue, if you 'tilt' your head, your crosshair icon is in a 3D space as a 2D sprite, so it'll look fine...but your shots will NOT align to where you point. So remember to sit up straight!

I have zero experience with trackballs, experiment!

Anyway, back on that Hunchback.

Here's a semi-complete breakdown on the 6 available Hunchbacks. (The Founder's one just looks different, but it's identical to the 4G so no need to cover the 7th Hunch). Note: "Complete" is coming from "Koniving". o.O; Even if it's just Semi, you've been warned.

Spoiler

Koniving, on 23 December 2014 - 02:55 PM, said:

To note in this post, "negative cooldown values," "positive recharge values" and "positive reload values" mean the same thing.

Hunchback...

(It's adorable!)

Quick breakdown in the naming convention.
HBK represents Hunchback.
"4" represents 4th Generation.

HBK-4G
The Urban Fighter.

Paintjob: Buccanneer.

The G is meant to stand for Guard, as in guard duty. It protects key areas such as diplomatic meeting areas with its powerful array of close range weapons. In this game you'd use it ideally to support an Assault mech or defend a key area.
It possesses a 25 degree torso pitch (unlike most Hunchbacks, which only have a 20 degree pitch).
In MWO it has:

• 3 ballistic slots (RT)
  
• 3 energy slots (1 per arm, 1 in the head).
  
• Ballistic quirks (12.5% better range, better reload speed, better velocity).
  
  • These double to 25% when you use its native AC/20.
• Energy quirks (-15% heat generation, +15% range). (Note: Energy means lasers AND PPCs of all types.)
  
• RT: Additional armor (front + 18), additional structure (+12) (To note: Total armor standard is 48, + 18 = 66 total. Total structure standard is 24, + 12 = 36. Total RT health assuming you use max armor on it is 102... where a normal 50 ton mech's RT health would be 48(A)+24(S) = 72.)

With this mech, back in closed beta I had once dropped accidentally with an incomplete build. I had only the AC/20 and a single ton of ammo (6 shots at the time instead of the 7 we get now), and I came out with 3 kills and 1 shot left over when the match ended. It can be extremely impressive, but it needs to be played to its strength. Stick to urban-like areas of cover, bob and weave between the buildings and use them as cover (this isn't as needed if you're using large engines).


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HBK-4H, unofficially, is known as "Hotter than hell" which was the nickname it received before quirks.
Unlike the G which relies on delivering its punch in one quick blast and disappearing out of sight for another strike, the H is more of an endurance fighter. It can effectively outperform the G in terms of damage per second, but is largely inferior in terms of burst damage.


Paintjob: Phraken. (Smaller images: AC removed.)

Ultimately, while the G is for those who can nail that shot and move on, the H is for those who don't want to risk it all in a single shot and instead want to duke it out.

Though secretly, some of the more insane players are known for packing in an AC/5 and ER PPC in order to get something that packs a serious punch.

In MWO it has:

• 1 ballistic slot (RT)
  
• 5 energy slots (1 per arm, 2 in the RT-LOW MOUNTED, 1 in the head).
  
• Ballistic quirks (10% better range, better reload speed.)
  
  • These double to 20% when you use its native AC/10.
• Energy quirks (-10% heat generation, +10% faster fire).
  
  • This doubles specifically for the Medium Laser.
• RT: Additional armor (front + 18), additional structure (+12) (Same as 4G)

Technically, the 4H fires much faster than the 4G when it comes to its energy weapons, which combined with the AC/10 will basically put the 4G to shame in a battle of attrition.

With the ballistic quirks and an AC/10, it will dish out 40 damage just within 0.25 seconds of the 4G doing 40 damage with its AC/20. In exchange for its faster firing rates, it's important to note that every shot generates heat... and even after the quirks the 4H will live up to its unofficial nickname as "4Hot" or "4Hell".

It's a walking oven. Fantastic for training yourself to manage your heat.
(4H 100% pure stock and no unlocks, recorded long before the quirk days. Standard heatsinks [far inferior cooling and heat caps compared to the 4P(C) trial or any mech with double heatsinks, it should be noted it's a super cold map.])

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Before I continue, I should define: "Swayback."
A Swayback is the official nickname of Hunchbacks with smaller right torsos.

HBK-4P
The "PartyBack."

Paintjob: Buccanneer.

A "Swayback", canonically, MWO does not treat it as such.

The 4P sports 6 energy hardpoints in place of a ballistic housing. The combined power of 6 medium lasers will outperform the damage of a single AC/20 use by 10 damage. This comes with the issue of immense heat (which is 18 points over an AC/20's MWO heat of 6... or the canonical heat of 7).

Using all 8 of the 4P's stock ML (or the 9 on the 4P champion) will generate extra heat. (Even in Battletech's canon, using 9 ML at the same time would overheat a mech into shutdown, then again there isn't much if any 'burn time' on a BT laser; it's zap and done). (The safe limit to not get extra heat is 6).

That said... You can use 2 of those energy slots to mount twin PPCs, which will give you an AC/20-esque punch at more than twice the range of a normal AC/20. It's just hot. Really hot.

In MWO it has:

• 9 energy slots (1 per arm, 1 in the head, 6 in the RT-HIGH MOUNTED)
  
• Energy quirks (-7.5% laser duration, 7.5% faster recharge).
  
  • This doubles specifically for the Medium Laser.
    
  • Note: "Laser" applies specifically and exclusively to lasers. The recharge (cooldown) refers to All Energy Weapons.
• Energy quirk (-10% heat generation). (This won't double with anything).
  
• RT: Additional armor (front + 18), additional structure (+12) (Same as 4G and 4H)

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HBK-4J
A Swayback variant that MWO treats correctly!

Paintjob: Applejack. (Smaller images: Missile hunches removed and 21 tons of Particle Projection Canons added for the Hipster Hipshot!)

The J is the fire support variant. While the 4G or 4P could be made into direct fire support, the 4J is built with indirect and direct fire support in mind. Its LRMs rain armor-softening death upon its foes, and its lasers are bountiful enough to compete with a 4P in a disco light show.

In MWO it has:

• 6 energy slots (1 per arm, 1 in the head, 3 in the RT-LOW MOUNTED)
  
• Energy quirks (15% faster recharge, -15% heat generation, -15% laser duration).
  
• 2 missile slots (2 in the RT. 10 tubes max per slot.)
  
• Missile quirks (-12.5% heat generation, 25% faster reload).
  
  • This doubles with the LRM-10.
• RT: Additional armor (front + 12), additional structure (+12) (This is less than the 4G, H and P.)

Yes, it has less protection on the RT. But ultimately, this thing's firepower, speed, etc. can give any of the Hunchbacks a run for their money in DPS.


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HBK-4SP
The "Special" swayback.
Canonically, SRM-6 and LRM-10 launchers are identically sized, so this is actually a dual but sub-standard hunch. In MWO short and long range missiles are identically sized instead of their total luancher sizes, so these were tiny bumps. It seems they made the overall bulk identical with the 'art pass' they did on Hunchback customization, which is good because the 4J's hunch used to be huge.


Paintjob: Applejack. (Smaller images; missile hunches removed).

This I feel is the ideal Hunch for training in the use of ARM-aiming. The "o" crosshair instead of the "+" crosshair. (You can control it with the mouse with armlock off, or take advanced control of it with the Left CTRL key).

In MWO it has:

• 5 energy slots (2 per arm, 1 in the head.)
  
• Energy quirk (-10% heat generation).
  
  • This doubles for medium lasers.
• Energy Quirk (-25% laser duration)
  
• 2 missile slots (1 in each ST, 10 tubes max per slot.)
  
• Missile quirks (20% faster reload speed).
  
  • This doubles with the SRM-6.
• LT AND RT: Additional armor (front + 12), additional structure (+12) (This is less than the 4G, H and P, however it also applies to the LT).

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The Grid Iron
A non-canonical hero mech, emphasizing traits of the 4G / H and the 4SP / J.


In MWO it has:
A Torso pitch of 25 degrees (like the 4G, unlike the others which have one of 20 degrees).

• 3 energy slots (1 per arm, 1 in the head.)
  
• Energy quirk (+25% range. 12.5% recharge rate)
  
  • This doubles for medium pulse lasers.
• 1 missile slot (LT, 10 tubes max).
  
• Missile quirks (15% faster reload speed).
  
• 2 ballistic slots (RT)
  
• Ballistic quirk (25% faster reload speed.)
  
  • This doubles with the Gauss Rifle! I R Teh Snipah Mech!
• RT: Additional armor (front +18), additional structure (+12) (This is identical to the 4G, H and P).

The Grid Iron is a general workhorse mech. While it has no canonical value, its design is one of the few 'original' mechs that works exceptionally well in Battletech tabletop as far as practicality. In fact it's far better in TT than it is in MWO, even so it's something very dangerous between its short height, that big cannon (which has 3x its stated range before it hits '0' damage, where all other weapons hit '0' damage at 2x stated range).


The missiles and lasers are, effectively, backup weapons to its 15 ton Gauss Rifle.
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Some additional notes:

Hunchbacks, like Shadowhawks, have a big focus on torso mounted weaponry. This is ideal for new players who either have armlock turned on or who need a simplified experience. However, Hunchbacks make better training mechs because they also have good arm mounted weaponry that Shadowhawks generally lack, meaning the best performance of any Hunchback comes when you take off the training wheels of armlock... allowing an already good mech to become even better over time!

Your hunch blocks peripheral vision to the right, but not the left. Use left CTRL and the mouse to look to your left every now and then to make sure someone isn't sneaking up on you. Don't be afraid to pull a Crazy Ivan every now and then. All Hunchbacks come with INCREDIBLE torso twist, which includes the ability of the Hunchback 4G to shoot directly behind itself. Crazy Ivans can be the death of many unsuspecting victims.

(Going to make one more pass at this with some more screens so there's at least one closeup of each mech since I own them all, and I'll add the Hero mech in this too).

Information Overload!

Also random note:
<--Just reached 159 mechs (and many more mechbays left to fill).

>.>

[Attackmack]

Thanks guys! Thats alot of info to take in, but ill do my best!

I have been setting up my controls and ran into one issue so far.

I have set it up to use my throttle axis with "half range". This means I can only control either forward or reverse accelleration at a time, and switch between these with a button (invert throttle)
But the game detects my throttle axis in a reversed state (no matter how I move it when setting it) and the "invert throttle" box i can tick in the options only does the same thing as the "invert throttle" button.

So however i set this up, if using half range throttle I always end up having to PULL the throttle back to accelerate, and PUSH it forward to decelerate.

Is there a fix for this?



Anyhow, i finally got into the game and in my mechbay is a HBK-4J,
I dont know if its the standard loadout or if ive messed with it previously, but it has a bunch of lasers and a LRM10. And an AMS without ammo!

I know theres some stuff in my inventory too, and 1.6mil cbills in the account.
2600 xp too, dunno if ive bought any skills aside from that.

Ill be messing around trying to get the throttle to work as i want and then do some games with the trial mechs just to get a bit into the game before i try kitting my hunchback with the aid of you guys!

[IraqiWalker]

Here are 2 set ups for the HBK-4J.

The first one is the more reasonable one, with a STD engine (stock actually), ammo, LRM 10s, and some MLs for back up.

HBK-4J STD 200

This one is a decent set up. I'm sure the others can help you improve on it. Also, bear in mind, that any one of the Medium Lasers can be swapped for a TAG, to help you get locks faster.

The next one is more of a suicidal luxury build. You use an XL engine to help you crap LRM 10s with Artemis+ 3 MLs like the previous one, and just a bit more ammo.

Personally, if I wanted to go for maximum effect, I would remove the Artemis guidance, allowing me to slap in 2 more tons of ammo, or upgrade the engine.

HBK-4J XL 210

[Koniving]

Close the game if open.
In your MWO folder, look for "user.cfg"
If there is none, open notepad (Start Menu: Programs, Accessories, Notepad). If there is, open it with notepad.
Put this inside Notepad.

Quote

cl_joystick_gain = 8
cl_joystick_sensitivity = 0.75
cl_joystick_throttle_range = 0
cl_joystick_invert_throttle = 1
cl_joystick_invert_pitch = 1
cl_joystick_invert_yaw = 0
cl_joystick_invert_turn = 0
cl_joystick_deadzone = 0.1

Now, "Save As".
*** IMPORTANT! Note there is a "Save As Type" dialogue below where you would write the file name. Choose "All Files."
Now for the file name, type: User.cfg
Click Save.

Log into the game. See if this has helped.

Also note the game has its own, separate control for switching your throttle control from forward to back. Are you using this, or one that comes with the joystick? MWO's joystick support is incomplete, you may have to rely on the game's own forward/reverse toggle button instead.

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On Iraqi's 4J... my god that's a walking time bomb. Good thing the plan there is LRM support!
Though you'll have something like this for a fighting style.

Shame LRMs don't fly like that anymore...

My own configuration: Throttlestick in use in this video.


It's hot and requires a few mouse buttons. The PPC (ER in this case) breaks enemy ECM, allowing me to target them. Twin Medium Lasers allow me to attack things with my arms (what it has now, versus then which was all small lasers). Emergency small lasers let me do some low heat attacks in a bind. Tag on the head lets me mark targets for others to strike as well as accelerate my locks. It was hot, but now all energy weapons have 10% less heat on the 4J so it will be much colder now.

That said... It requires an XL engine which isn't cheap. So here's something in the mean time:
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Basic 4J Cheap. Easy. Two button configuration.

Note the armor configuration. Huge emphasis on protecting the important side. Note the left torso, which has the highest point of rear armor. This defends a certain weakspot in the Hunchback's hitboxes that could lead to a rapidly killed Hunchy if you had an XL. This also takes advantage of the large size of the drum to protect your backside when retreating from an enemy (keep the left rear toward the enemy when retreating if not looking directly at the enemy and let it soak the bullets).

It's frequently been said that 6 medium lasers are the deadliest combination you can have at 270 meters. Combine with the 4J's quirks and this thing isn't anywhere near as hot as the Smurfy program thinks. This keeps things dead when they get too close or you get surprised. Your LRMs can still pepper enemies and you have AMS to help deal with enemy AMS. Stick close to an assault mech if you can just to increase your survival expectancy even more. Attacking what he attacks is certain to get you quick, easy kills.

Only issue is the LRMs aren't forgiving for spam. Instead, every missile has to count. No spam, no waste, every. shot. must. count. It's good training.

Reducing AMS ammo to half a ton can let you increase that half ton LRM ammo to a full ton.
Alternatively you can take out the AMS and its ammo entirely, trade the half ton LRM ammo for a full ton and stack in another ton of LRM ammo.

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I personally use 3 to 4 button configs for better heat management and broader applicability.

Edited by Koniving, 01 January 2015 - 06:57 AM.

[Appogee]

James T Kirk., on 31 December 2014 - 04:18 PM, said:

Go clan and spawn camp alot that's what the pros do.

Shut UP, Wesley!

[Attackmack]

Tnx for the builds, i havent gotten any upgrades yet so cant fit the double heatsinks and such, but soon enough!
In the mechlab it says "dynamic structure", What is that?


I solved the throttle issue, sometimes its too easy
Just inverted the axis in saiteks own software and it works. Ive come to the conclusion though that a full range throttle is much better if I can just get used to it. Have setup a deadzone in the center to easy and quickly reach a full stop so now all i need is some practice!

[IraqiWalker]

Attackmack, on 01 January 2015 - 07:05 AM, said:

Tnx for the builds, i havent gotten any upgrades yet so cant fit the double heatsinks and such, but soon enough!
In the mechlab it says "dynamic structure", What is that?


I solved the throttle issue, sometimes its too easy
Just inverted the axis in saiteks own software and it works. Ive come to the conclusion though that a full range throttle is much better if I can just get used to it. Have setup a deadzone in the center to easy and quickly reach a full stop so now all i need is some practice!

Dynamic structure slots, are the opposite of fixed structure slots. It means these guys can move around to make room for what you want to put in a mech.

Read This guide to help you with mech construction.

EDIT: Whenever you're going to buy a mech, always add 1.5 Million C-Bills on top of it's price. That's the cost for the DHS upgrade, which is mandatory on all but 6 or so builds.

Koniving, on 01 January 2015 - 06:53 AM, said:

On Iraqi's 4J... my god that's a walking time bomb. Good thing the plan there is LRM support!

Oh god yeah. I would never put XLs in a hunchie that isn't the 4SP, unless it was never meant to see the front line. Also, slapping ammo in the left torso works out because everyone is shooting your right, so ammo explosions are a rarity.

Edited by IraqiWalker, 01 January 2015 - 07:25 AM.

[Deathz Jester]

I would also suggest asking if you can drop with anyone who's posted in this thread, myself included, since I hate pugging solo lol.

So really feel free to add me, its better to get killed with a buddy and have fun.

Edited by Iron Harlequin, 01 January 2015 - 12:13 PM.

[Koniving]

(The structure slots are the "cost" of space for using the Upgrade called Endo Steel, which cuts the weight of the skeletal structure by 5%. For a 50 ton mech, that's 2.5 tons additional space).

(This would come with an additional repair cost to any damaged 'structure' after a match... if repair and rearm was still here, but it's not so until it comes back -- which it hasn't for 2+ years -- you may as well use it).