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[Bishop Steiner]

So, it's been noted...for the most part....not terribly impressed with the Clan Reinforcements.

The TBR-D is indeed nice, and who doesn't want a Flying Whale?

But for the most part, you get...maybe one single location pod that is decent...and in many cases not even that (looking at you, Summoner). And oftentimes they are redundant or ignore the glaring flaws in the design (Gargoyle and Mist Lynx, anyone)

Still, the joy of the mechlab means that we can still scrape some diamond in the rough, and I have found a few fun builds to try.

My new Go-to Mad Dog build:
but this could get wicked......

And a fun http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6b8b32d06cf13be

and a nasty little point defense KFX-S

lead the pack for me. How about you?

[FupDup]

4 ERML + 4 MG Cute Fox catches my attention, and I might actually try it when it's out for spacebucks.

[Mcgral18]

While I will enjoy 14 SPLs and ERSLs in a few months, at the moment, I'll be waiting for the quirk pass.


Either they give us some out of timeline 'pods, or these mechs will never compare to other options. Lynx being one of the worst offenders, which could be made into a veritable glass cannon.

[Metus regem]

My good Ol' Standby

TBR-D

Though I might try:

TBR-D

Edited by Metus regem, 20 January 2015 - 01:57 PM.

[TercieI]

ASRM24/4ML TBR-S. Yknow, that build they nerfed.

[STEF_]

Yes, I planned that Kit fox in that way, mg/spl critical boat.

BUT.... I really had the illusion of seeing the Lynx config F: 8 energy hardpoints.

[Bishop Steiner]

Metus regem, on 20 January 2015 - 01:57 PM, said:

My good Ol' Standby

TBR-D

Though I might try:

TBR-D

still recommend the 4s. LEss heat, tighter damage focus

[Mondos]

The Adder ADR-B is a complete waste of effort, you can build the same mech already with the Ballistic in the right arm.

[Metus regem]

Bishop Steiner, on 20 January 2015 - 02:03 PM, said:

still recommend the 4s. LEss heat, tighter damage focus

True, but I like the extra oomph from the 6's...

Besides I'm a ghost bear, I need a hot mech to keep the ice off of it.

[Kain Demos]

Terciel1976, on 20 January 2015 - 01:59 PM, said:

ASRM24/4ML TBR-S. Yknow, that build they nerfed.

When that happened I don't remember them saying it was a nerf directed at any build but more a move to "fairness" towards teh Nova and Summoner--if they had their JJs locked so would everyone else's.

Instead, the qqers rejoiced on the forums over the death of one fairly niche build and I remember telling some of them to laugh all they want because the Timberwolf D is coming. D and the A have been in the client a long time.

Edited by Kain Thul, 20 January 2015 - 02:18 PM.

[DONTOR]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...c28575ff4ccb0b9
It goes up to 11 (CERPPCs)
or
9 CERPPC DW? Never heard of her
or
Run Hot & Die
or
1337 P0P74127

Ultra effective CERSL + 2MGs to widdle them down so you can 1 shot everything (1 use only)

[Golden Vulf]

Mcgral18, on 20 January 2015 - 01:38 PM, said:

While I will enjoy 14 SPLs and ERSLs in a few months, at the moment, I'll be waiting for the quirk pass.


Either they give us some out of timeline 'pods, or these mechs will never compare to other options. Lynx being one of the worst offenders, which could be made into a veritable glass cannon.

as far as hard points go, there are no out of timeline pods because they are omnimechs. They can just make up some omnipods with the hard points we want and call them Clan Diamond Shark special order omnipods and throw them in the store for c-bills. They could then unlock endo steel so the bad clan mechs have a chance to compete.

They could do all of that, but instead they are making a troll mech with 360 degree rotaion.

[Anarcho]

I am disappointed with the new nova, but most of it with the way its being sold, I honestly was expecting a pack too, with some extra goods on it, but to buy every one variant with cash it will be $223 ! Wtf?

Masakari pack, 240, expensive, but you got 3 variants of each and a lot of extra stuff. If they had released a Clan reinforcement pack with a better price and A la carte options would be awesome, but no, clans always with these stupid price points... no money for you this time PGI, I will be waiting for then when they come available for Cbills now.

[Senor Cataclysmo]

I'm hotly anticipating the 12 small pulse gargoyle.

[Brody319]

12 SPL Gargoyles!

[Kain Demos]

Senor Cataclysmo, on 20 January 2015 - 02:24 PM, said:

I'm hotly anticipating the 12 small pulse gargoyle.

Maps where it can shine--River City, Forest Colony, Viridian Bog, Mining Collective, Frozen City.

Maps where you lose the dice roll--Terra Therma, Alpine Peaks, Tourmaline Desert, Caustic Valley

[Senor Cataclysmo]

Golden Vulf, on 20 January 2015 - 02:19 PM, said:

as far as hard points go, there are no out of timeline pods because they are omnimechs. They can just make up some omnipods with the hard points we want and call them Clan Diamond Shark special order omnipods and throw them in the store for c-bills. They could then unlock endo steel so the bad clan mechs have a chance to compete.

They could do all of that, but instead they are making a troll mech with 360 degree rotaion.

Don't let Bishop hear you saying that he'll call the Deputy to come & arrest you

In seriousness though, I think thats what stings me the most about this. The urbanmech is *such* a good deal. Theyve really gone out of their way to make the package decent value.

[Bishop Steiner]

Golden Vulf, on 20 January 2015 - 02:19 PM, said:

as far as hard points go, there are no out of timeline pods because they are omnimechs. They can just make up some omnipods with the hard points we want and call them Clan Diamond Shark special order omnipods and throw them in the store for c-bills. They could then unlock endo steel so the bad clan mechs have a chance to compete.

They could do all of that, but instead they are making a troll mech with 360 degree rotaion.

and judging by the posts and excitement that troll mech has generated, seems like a good financial idea on their part.

[Greenjulius]

FupDup, on 20 January 2015 - 01:36 PM, said:

4 ERML + 4 MG Cute Fox catches my attention, and I might actually try it when it's out for spacebucks.

The 4xMG builds appeal to me as well. I can design a fairly decent fighter fox with 4xMGs.

I'm assuming there will be some kind of negative to using the arm over the Prime one?

Edit: Via smurfy, it appears to be slightly reduced movement, like the other C arm. If you like MGs, it's well worth it.

ARM MOVEMENT ANGLE (PITCH): -5.00
ARM MOVEMENT RATE (PITCH): -5.00 %
ARM MOVEMENT RATE (YAW): -5.00 %

Edited by Greenjulius, 20 January 2015 - 02:38 PM.

[BARBAR0SSA]

Kain Thul, on 20 January 2015 - 02:25 PM, said:

Maps where it can shine--River City, Forest Colony, Viridian Bog, Mining Collective, Frozen City.

Maps where you lose the dice roll--Terra Therma, Alpine Peaks, Tourmaline Desert, Caustic Valley

Uh You left off Boreal and Sulphurous and pretty much the game mode that should be taken in to account for balance.