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[Tyler Valentine]

I still use it but I went through a phase recently where all of my consistently piloted 'mechs were of the 7MPL or 2C-LPL 6 C-ERML ilk (I'm thinking we've all been there). Scores were solid but game play, predictably, gets a little vanilla.
I'm planning on using my winnings from this Blood Pact event to buy a couple new IS rigs and spec them out with fun builds. Builds that might not score quite as high but require you to use multiple weapon systems in unity in order to achieve the best results. Been running this Timber Wolf recently, nothing crazy, just not ALL LASERS.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...dbb54e87127ed55

So... What are your favorite non-'meta' builds?

[FlipOver]

SRMs + MGs
Using them for months and having a blast!

[CDLord HHGD]

I like to strap on LRMs to many of my builds. In the current climate, that's anti-meta. My beloved HBK-4G is almost stock these days (added FF, MLs, and moar ammo). My RVN-3L still uses NARC and MLs.....

I don't think I have a single mech in my roster that's outfitted with "meta" loadouts.

[MadMaxMKII]

my pretty baby with 4 weapon groups. it is just fun because you can do damage at all ranges. it is not the uber killer, but 8-10 assists in every match:
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...68b1181718186c3

Edited by MadMaxMKII, 25 August 2015 - 09:58 AM.

[Mechteric]

AWS-9M with 3 ERPPCs and an XL385

[Gas Guzzler]

Try a Stormcrow with ~5 cSPLs and a few SRM 4s. Its brawltastic

CapperDeluxe, on 25 August 2015 - 09:57 AM, said:

AWS-9M with 3 ERPPCs and an XL385

I tried that. I thought you might be able to effectively alpha with all the DHS and the quirks.




You can't.

[Novakaine]

Orion VA 4 LRM/5's, 1 ER Large, and a AC/5 with or without a beagle.
Yeah frak the meta!.
Shaka Zulu *****..............!

[riverslq]

cdlord, on 25 August 2015 - 09:51 AM, said:

I like to strap on LRMs to many of my builds. In the current climate, that's anti-meta. My beloved HBK-4G is almost stock these days (added FF, MLs, and moar ammo). My RVN-3L still uses NARC and MLs.....

I don't think I have a single mech in my roster that's outfitted with "meta" loadouts.

mine 3L has narc, tag, and 2MLs. yeah, the points dont come easy. noone brings lrms....

[jss78]

I run some builds which I guess are pretty close to meta. As much speed as I can get, high-mounted ERLL's and Gauss rifles. Numberwise they're my best mechs.

Ultimately that's not what's most fun for me. I'm a "suspenders and a belt" personality, and I like to build my mechs around survivability, and at least somewhat varied weaponry.

My AC5/ML/SSRM SHD-2D is an attempt to take a lore-correct Shadow Hawk "jack of all trades" and make it something that can just about work in MWO. Fun mid-range build, and supremely survivable.

My STD-engined PNT-9R actually works really well, when played as a within-group "light medium". No scouting in this one. It can tank a crazy amount of damage, for a light mech.

[Juodas Varnas]

Any Atlas?
Any Quickdraw?

Basically, aything that isn't used in every single match?

[Nathan Foxbane]

My most recent meta compliant 'Mech is the C-Gauss and C-ERML HBR, which has been gathering dust since the clan bonus medallion event btw. Before that the last time any of my 'Mechs were meta compliant was when UAC/5 and Streak Shawks were in vogue.

[MadMaxMKII]

Nathan Foxbane, on 25 August 2015 - 10:22 AM, said:

My most recent meta compliant 'Mech is the C-Gauss and C-ERML HBR, which has been gathering dust since the clan bonus medallion event btw. Before that the last time any of my 'Mechs were meta compliant was when UAC/5 and Streak Shawks were in vogue.

guess i missed that time

[Fate 6]

Time to rain on the parade.

Some of these builds are literally "I hope my team carries me" builds. It's fun to do things like NARC if you're in a premade with LRMs but in solo drops you're likely to just be a liability. Mixed builds like ACs+LRMs are just as bad.

So please, think of the children.

[Lugh]

TBR UAC 10 and 5 MLs

Warhawk 2 UAC10s 1 MPL and 2 SRM 4s..

[Tyler Valentine]

Fate 6, on 25 August 2015 - 10:39 AM, said:

Time to rain on the parade.

Some of these builds are literally "I hope my team carries me" builds. It's fun to do things like NARC if you're in a premade with LRMs but in solo drops you're likely to just be a liability. Mixed builds like ACs+LRMs are just as bad.

So please, think of the children.

I guess the point is that having fun is more important than making sure the other guys on my team get as many c-bills as possible. Plus, with the new tier system people who don't run 'meta' should end up in a different game than the die-hard try-hards. Don't get me wrong, I run both, but this idea that we have to sacrifice using the 'mech we want to for the good of the team EVERY GAME, is getting a little old.

[CDLord HHGD]

riverslq, on 25 August 2015 - 10:09 AM, said:

mine 3L has narc, tag, and 2MLs. yeah, the points dont come easy. noone brings lrms....

Oh, my 3L stays in the garage until needed, ie working with my unit. I don't bring it unless I know there are LRMs in play.

[Xetelian]

First HBR I built was not very meta
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...724936a886457ef

Clan ACs still suck.

[Coolant]

Tyler Valentine, on 25 August 2015 - 09:44 AM, said:

I still use it but I went through a phase recently where all of my consistently piloted 'mechs were of the 7MPL or 2C-LPL 6 C-ERML ilk (I'm thinking we've all been there).

No, I've never been there.

[Y E O N N E]

In no particular order:

AC/10 Raven (wheeeeeee!)

PPC+MG Blackjack (because twin barrels per arm just looks awesome)

Duelist Jager (inspired by Solahma's XL+Gauss version of it)

PPC Dragon (sword and board like a bosssssssssssssss)

I also run a STD-engine BJ-1 with an AC/10 and 4x MedLas and that's not considered the optimum build on it, but it's a very competent jump -brawler. Also a K2 with 4x ML and an AC/20 on a STD300. The most meta things I run are probably the LCT-1E with either a full set of MedLas or Small Pulse, an Ember, a Nova with 2x C-ERPPC, and the TDR-5SS Wubberbolt on rare occasion.

Edited by Yeonne Greene, 25 August 2015 - 11:07 AM.

[MeiSooHaityu]

Well, it's a MC mech, but I love my Ilya with 3 A/C5s and 3MLasers. It'd beautiful dakka, so it is probably currently my favorite heavy to play. I know you are looking to invest C-Bills instead. I'd recommend the 3D, but im still trying to sort that one out.

I like the Panthers for pop-tarting and running and gunning. The Panther 10K with an ERPPC and 2 SRM4s can be pretty good, plus you can still hit 127kph with it. The other versions are good, but laser orientated and may seem to meta for you.

If you want a challenge, there is always the Vindicators. 1AA is quick at 116kph and can use 2 PPCs pretty well. The 1R is slower, but it also does PPCs well with some energy and s missile backup. The 1X is pretty hopeless, but an Ultra5 with a PPC might be OK. It is just underwhelming.

A few ideas from mechs I run.