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[Lordred]

When you first square off with an Atlas, does it still intimidate you initially, or is it the product of a bygone era?


Discuss.

[CDLord HHGD]

I respect it as a tough brawler under the pilotage of a skilled mechwarrior. Do not underestimate the amount of punishment this thing and deal and take.

[FupDup]

Depends on how much distance is between us...

[Zoid]

Only if it somehow manages to get within 300m before I see it. Otherwise those SRMs are going to be gone long before it gets within range to use them.

[Wintersdark]

Lordred, on 23 February 2015 - 06:37 PM, said:

When you first square off with an Atlas, does it still intimidate you initially, or is it the product of a bygone era?


Discuss.

it never did. Even when I started, at the start of open beta, the Atlas's day in the sun was done.

[Lynx7725]

Of all the assault mechs, only the Daishi and the Stalker inspire more emotions than the Atlas.

The Daishi, because of its potential massed alpha.

The Stalker and Atlas, because... "Ah ****. That's going to take some time to wear through its thick skin."

[Cyborne Elemental]

I still go "OH ****!" every single time I walk around a corner to see an Atlas standing there slowly training its weapons at me, or to be pinned by LRM and have one walk out of a blind corner staring straight at me.

Same kind of deal with a Direwolf, but thats more of the yawn & roll eyes reflex than one of terror, because its doing the happy dance all the way there and then you're suddenly blinded by muzzle flashes and can't see anything.

Edited by Mister D, 24 February 2015 - 08:58 AM.

[Divine Retribution]

When I see an Atlas nowadays all I can think is "bet you wish it were a year or two ago".

Like what I wish for when I see my C4 splatcat in one of my mechbays.

[Brody319]

my Adder loves them. big skull to shoot at.

[Corbenik]

hmm not really not anymore maybe ill like shat my trousers for .002 secs but then realize it's not as scary as before, and i run in with muh Hellbringer with Lb10 and UAC5 and 3 small pulse and tear it up , most of the time i see the Atlas pilot panic instead.

[wanderer]

The -D-DC is still a terror, because it's the big ol' tank that can screen it's assault bros and still dish out hurt.

It's still golden on CW maps as an ambush defender or heavy push screen, since it's a lot harder to pick off in the hands of a pilot who knows how to shield themselves.

[Monkey Lover]

Nope i just aim for the sides until it doesnt have any weapons.

[ShinVector]

Lordred, on 23 February 2015 - 06:37 PM, said:

When you first square off with an Atlas, does it still intimidate you initially, or is it the product of a bygone era?

Discuss.

Only if Proton's piloting it...
Else.. Meh...

Better yet if its a LRM Boat DDC... Target practice for my AC5 wolvie.

[Time Bandit]

TheB33f says Atlas' are spooky. I will trust in TheB33f's judgment. Because no one kills TheB33f but theB33f.

[ShinVector]

Time Bandit, on 23 February 2015 - 07:47 PM, said:

TheB33f says Atlas' are spooky. I will trust in TheB33f's judgment. Because no one kills TheB33f but theB33f.

Red smoke can kill thebeef instantly.

[Khobai]

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When you first square off with an Atlas, does it still intimidate you initially, or is it the product of a bygone era?

I think everyone is intimidated by a 100 ton mech at least to some degree. But in the case of the Atlas youre mostly relieved its not a Daishi or King Crab instead.

The reality is the Atlas is never going to be the equal of the other 100 tonners in firepower. So instead PGI should significantly buff the Atlas' center and side torso armor to make it a better tank. What it lacks in firepower and hardpoint locations it should make up for in being completely obnoxious to kill.

I seriously dont understand why PGI gave the Atlas more arm structure; that was the LAST thing it needed since its arms are already extremely beefy. What it needed was more center and side torso structure. Instead of +9 to each arm and +11 to each side torso it shouldve gotten +12 to each side torso and +16 to its center torso.

Edited by Khobai, 23 February 2015 - 08:27 PM.

[Taffer]

I usually just think it's a fairly easy kill. Heck I get right in their face and they don't bother me much. Those side torsos don't last long at all. They either lose all their good weapons right away, or they turn so much that they hardly even get a shot off. I guess they are a good distraction, as long as people are actually attacking alongside with it.

The only assault mechs that intimidate me are the Direwolf and King Crab. I know they can hurt me really bad if I'm in their line of sight and I usually know I can't drop them fast enough by myself.

I feel sorry for the Atlas, mostly because I have that loyalty one and I wish it was better.

Edited by Taffer, 23 February 2015 - 08:18 PM.

[Alistair Winter]

The only time I fear the Atlas is if I'm at close range in a heavy mech with lots of firepower, but an XL engine. Because at close range, the firepower won't make up for the disparity in durability. But if I'm in a light mech, medium mech, assault mech or my Cataphracts with STD engines, I'm usually not too worried about it.

I also sold all my Atlases and bought Highlanders instead.

I wish PGI had done something about the Atlas and given it the extra structure and armor quirks it needs.

[Escef]

The Atlas is a known element, and there are now 2 other 100 ton mechs. There are a lot of pilots out there that bumble around, not sure of what they are doing. You used to see them in the Atlas all the time. These days those players have migrated to the Dire Wolf.

A properly kitted out Atlas is something to be respected, and not something you engage lightly if the pilot is even vaguely competent.

[Kiiyor]

Lordred, on 23 February 2015 - 06:37 PM, said:

When you first square off with an Atlas, does it still intimidate you initially, or is it the product of a bygone era?


Discuss.

To be honest, whenever I see an Atlas now, I gleefully wring my hands and cackle while thinking of the borderline free damage and kill that will result from me tangling with it.

The Atlas was indeed once a sight to instill fear, but on the modern MWO battlefield, it's a relic. It's too large, and it's best loadouts are ludicrously short range - and even with a full short range build, StormCrows, King Crabs and MadCats do short range combat better.

IMHO of course.