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[Alistair Winter]

Zolaz, on 21 April 2015 - 10:17 PM, said:

The true question is how does the ECM Griffin compare to the ECM Shadow Cat?

Yeah, that's an interesting comparison. With the Shadow Cat, you can do something like 2xML + 3xSRM6A and get a build like this. IIRC, the Shadow Cat has 17 tons of empty pod space, which is the same as the Ice Ferret without armour.

I don't know about the number of hardmounted heatsinks.

Shadow Cat is much smaller, faster (MASC) and tougher due to Clan XL. But it does sacrifice a bit of armour and the biggest redeeming factor for the Griffin as an SRM boat is its insane torso twist. Looks like they should be a pretty even match, unless the Shadow Cat is simply way smaller than anticipated.

But ton for ton, the Shadow Cat looks better on paper.

[Veritae]

Running mine with XL275, 2xLRM10+Artemis, ERLL, TAG & ECM.

After my first 10 matches in solo queue, without spending GXP to level:

8 wins, 2 losses, 24 kills and 2 deaths for a KDR of 12 and just over 4,900 dmg.

Can't wait to see what it can do when fully elited.

[LORD ORION]

Play it for what it is

An ECM + JJ Splat mech

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...1c54ae23716c313

Pretty sure this is what I ran into yesterday, and it is a major pain in the ass if the pilot has the timing on the JJ's to avoid damage.

[Malleus011]

Picked up my GRF-2N yesterday. I'm running an ERPPC, quad SRM4, and a 300XL. It can get a little toasty if I lean on the ERPPC too hard. Solid 'mech; I'm an average pilot but was able to pull a couple of 400+ damage matches, with a few kills thrown in.

I noticed I also drew plenty of fire - just like the other ECM carriers.

[Joseph Mallan]

I like it with the ERPPC
2 LRM5
2 SRM4

[reign]

My current build is
2 LPL
ECM
340xl
5 jump jets.

I ran with a 250xl and 4 srm and 2 LPL for a while but I prefer it without the horrendous missile packs which everyone seems to target.

[Aroru]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...b97105724cc0440

Edited by Aroru, 22 April 2015 - 01:38 PM.

[Mitsuragi]

Saw this yesterday: GRF-2N-ERPPC

Am thinking about this: GRF-2N-SRM4

Now you know my sekrits.

[zagibu]

FupDup, on 20 April 2015 - 01:46 PM, said:

Kinda mediocre build:

Ghetto Griffin 2N

If we had ELO per mech, it would be fun to ride that and watch the noobs fire their unguided missiles at you, while they couldn't escape yours.

[Alistair Winter]

Mitsuragi, on 22 April 2015 - 01:51 PM, said:

Saw this yesterday: GRF-2N-ERPPC
Am thinking about this: GRF-2N-SRM4
Now you know my sekrits.

The SRM build looks very interesting.

The ER PPC and dual LPL build suggested above... let's just say I love encountering enemies who have literally all their firepower in a single arm

[Mitsuragi]

Alistair Winter, on 22 April 2015 - 02:06 PM, said:

The SRM build looks very interesting.

I have high hopes for that build when I get my 2N for cbills in June since I refuse to pay money for mechs... unless they're on sale.

[beerandasmoke]

I ran a 2xLPL, 3xSRM4, XL300 last night and did alright.

[YokiLin]

This is my build and score.
(4) Srm6 + 7tons ammo
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...636d644b79503ae














In that match,
I went lone wolf from the beginning and ended up with a dire wolf and a dragon trying to hunt me down. Then I juked them and killed them .

Then I circled around and solo killed a 2Xguass jager, a lrm battlemaster w/ 2 lasers, and almost legged the cicada.

Then I was left with about 30 srm ammo and 2 enemies left. Considering my ammo limitations, I walked straight up the laser boat hunchie and alpha striked point blank. He died.

At this point we were supposed to lose, since I had about 45% health and only 6 ammo left. I asked my team if they want a lost or a tie, and they handed the decision to me.

I proceeded to ask in the all chat for the location of the last guy (the wounded cicada) and that I am coming to find him (Do you want a big hug? ^.^). I bluffed the last guy into running XD. For the next 4 min I continued to scared him to the point that he was trying to sqirm down into some rabbit hole while I casually set my mech to top speed heading in the other direction.


That was a fun match.

Edited by YokiLin, 22 April 2015 - 04:47 PM.

[Xenon Codex]

YokiLin, on 22 April 2015 - 04:46 PM, said:

That was a fun match.

YokiLin you're just a badass and that proves nothing about the 2N and your choice of armament.

Seriously though, last time I ran a 4x SRM6 build it seemed the hitreg just sucked with that many missiles and I had better luck using 3x SRM6 instead. Did you notice bad hitreg? Or are you always firing them in pairs?

[Eboli]

Well done YokiLin! All that Oxide work came to fruition

Cheers!
Eboli.

[Eboli]

What's this only 2000 CBill and 15xp reward earned for hit and run tactics...

[Navy Sixes]

I know not many seem warm to the ECM/LRM potential of the 2N, but I've had good results lurmishing in the PUGs with my 1N, too good not to give a solid LRM-build+ECM (!!!) a try.

[Kinski Orlawisch]

GRF-2N

For Scrimms and MRBC.

GRF-2N

Leveling up.

Result so far.

GRIFFIN GRF-2N 18 11 7 1.57 32 5 6.40 9,655 39,209 02:58:00