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[Rat Heart]

Hey all, new player here just finished the 25 rookie games playing by myself.

So far I have only used the trial banshee, here are some stats:






Maybe I have some aptitude for this? I obviously didn't get seal clubbed, in fact I think I was the one doing the clubbing here... I hope the level of competition will get higher then this.

But after those 25 games I only have like 13 million c-bills. That's all I get? I think that will only buy one mech and maybe a few upgrades, not too sure... So what mech do you think I should I buy now? I really like the large pulse laser.

[Evan20k]

Stormcrow or TBR if you want continued easy mode.

Edited by Evan20k, 03 April 2015 - 02:35 PM.

[InspectorG]

The real test is how comfy you can be in ELO Hell.

13 mill is about what you get for the cadet bonus...spend it wisely.

metamechs.com - as the name implies it has the current meta builds with the reasoning for running them.

[Nayru]

Well, game could use less baddies, so it's nice to see.

They still haven't properly implemented a 'try any mech out before buying' system, so what you want boils down to your preferred weight class and weapons (something rather hard to find out in 25 games with only one mech).

It might be prudent to avoid clans due to their extreme cost, your c-bill rate is particularly low now.

[Bloodwitch]

equalized elo.
keep going and you'll have to carry your team with a very hot xl banshee.
nice k/d tho, sadly won't last ;P

[A Large Infant]

Operation fake noob is go

[orcrist86]

Your elo will now get adjusted. Things will get interesting. 13 million gets you 2 to 3 light mechs, 2 mediums, or 1 heavy or assault. Figure out what you like to play, and buy 1 chassis, see how it goes. If you still like it, get more if the same line so you can skill up.

[norus]

Nayru, on 03 April 2015 - 02:39 PM, said:

Well, game could use less baddies, so it's nice to see.

They still haven't properly implemented a 'try any mech out before buying' system, so what you want boils down to your preferred weight class and weapons (something rather hard to find out in 25 games with only one mech).

It might be prudent to avoid clans due to their extreme cost, your c-bill rate is particularly low now.

Please, stop with the misinformation. Clans cost no more than IS mechs once you fully kit out the IS mech with an XL engine, endo-steel, dhs, etc. You just pay it upfront instead of in the mechlab.

[Rat Heart]

Evan20k, on 03 April 2015 - 02:35 PM, said:

Stormcrow or TBR if you want continued easy mode.

Yeah it seems like there is a lot out these out there. I don't need this game to be any easier right now though.

Teru Kojima, on 03 April 2015 - 02:40 PM, said:

equalized elo.
keep going and you'll have to carry your team with a very hot xl banshee.
nice k/d tho, sadly won't last ;P

I'll keep playing and we'll see. I hope it gets harder.

[Kristov Kerensky]

Not bad stats really, was that dropping solo in Puglandia or with a group? If solo, amazingly good stats.

I'd suggest using some of the other Trial Mechs for a bit, both IS and Clan, see how you like the different Classes and Factions and if you can do as well in them. You have a grand total of 3 hrs ingame so far, that's really not much, so try some other Trials for both Factions, see what you like. Check prices too, IS Mechs usually need to be upgraded which adds to the final cost, and then you've got modules as well.

[Rat Heart]

It was all solo drops, I don't know anybody in the game yet. I checked off the 3 game mode buttons however I only got conquest once, and 8 times skirmish on Canyon! Is that supposed to happen? I know there are a few more maps then that.

[TexAce]

I smell fish. Anybody smell fish? I don't know, something is smelling here. What is smelling.....

Edited by TexAss, 03 April 2015 - 02:55 PM.

[Stoned Prophet]

norus, on 03 April 2015 - 02:43 PM, said:

Please, stop with the misinformation. Clans cost no more than IS mechs once you fully kit out the IS mech with an XL engine, endo-steel, dhs, etc. You just pay it upfront instead of in the mechlab.

Dont worry. These are the same people who will buy an IS mech because its "cheaper" and then throw a hissy fit that its not very good without the upgrades...

[Alistair Winter]

@OP: You are the Chosen one, prophecized to end the reign of Clan Ghost Bear and House Kurita and lead the FRR to freedom. It is said you will ride the Awesome 8Q and destroy all Stormcrows and Thunderwubs before you.

[Burktross]

Alistair Winter, on 03 April 2015 - 03:42 PM, said:

@OP: You are the Chosen one, prophecized to end the reign of Clan Ghost Bear and House Kurita and lead the FRR to freedom. It is said you will ride the Awesome 8Q and destroy all Stormcrows and Thunderwubs before you.

This is the literal best thing I've seen on the forums in a while.
I'm saving this quote.

[Purger of Man]

[Bloodwitch]

TexAss, on 03 April 2015 - 02:55 PM, said:

I smell fish. Anybody smell fish? I don't know, something is smelling here. What is smelling.....

must... resist... your... mom... joke...
..ugh.. made it! that was though!

[Piney II]

TexAss, on 03 April 2015 - 02:55 PM, said:

I smell fish. Anybody smell fish? I don't know, something is smelling here. What is smelling.....

LOL! I smell it, too.