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[InspectorG]

FreebirthToad18999, on 07 October 2015 - 03:29 AM, said:

How did you fit 2 erppc and still have space for 2 SL? Hell, how did you fit 2 erppc?!

EDIT: So with a bit of tinkering, I remembered that it's not an omnimech and I can (possibly ill-advisedly) downsize the engine to keep the stock armour values, so people will have to at least sneeze twice at me to kill me

Runs hot and my jump snipe skills suck but it has potential.

[InspectorG]

NUJRSYDEVIL, on 07 October 2015 - 04:30 AM, said:

First impression: For the purposes of ERPPC sniping, the Shadowcat does it better. I'm still not sure why we keep getting AMS hard points instead of an extra weapon but what do I know?

Well, cant us a Shadcat for an IS drop. Plus many prefer the Cicada to the ShadCat.

[Famous]

I've had good success running ERPPC + 3xML on my Raven 2X and I'm thinking it will also work on the CDA-3F. I wouldn't call it a sniper build as much as a harasser build. Stick with the Heavy/Assaults until the battle lines form, take a couple pot shots, then break off to flank the enemy. With the current meta odds are you're taking laser return fire, but your optimal range is the far end of their total range so you're winning the trade. Once you've gotten a little attention from their big boys it's time to scoot to a completely different spot while (hopefully) your heavies are making use of the distraction

[Alexander Miyamoto]

Just to get some feedback, what do you think of this one? http://mwo.smurfy-ne...920a26f7bf49859

[3xnihilo]

Alexander Miyamoto, on 07 October 2015 - 10:47 AM, said:

Just to get some feedback, what do you think of this one? http://mwo.smurfy-ne...920a26f7bf49859

Probably this is under powered. And it probably has more jj's than are practical. And it is probably exactly how I am going to run it

[IraqiWalker]

Alexander Miyamoto, on 07 October 2015 - 10:47 AM, said:

Just to get some feedback, what do you think of this one? http://mwo.smurfy-ne...920a26f7bf49859

Weak punch, but if you're going there, shave armor from the arms, and fit that 8th JJ in there. Commit to the bit, my friend.

7 armor on each arm, and remove FF, you'll have exactly 0.5 tons, and 14 slots free for the 8th JJ.

Edited by IraqiWalker, 07 October 2015 - 12:09 PM.

[Alexander Miyamoto]

IraqiWalker, on 07 October 2015 - 12:09 PM, said:

Weak punch, but if you're going there, shave armor from the arms, and fit that 8th JJ in there. Commit to the bit, my friend.

7 armor on each arm, and remove FF, you'll have exactly 0.5 tons, and 14 slots free for the 8th JJ.

Yeah, could do that too, but i thought, why 8 JJ... don't know how much it's really going to affect... mmmh... have to try

In terms of weak punch, it's 20 damage... sure, not really a AC20, because of burn time, but hey i think, the 30% cooldown for Medium laser are bringing some sweat dps to the table...

Just a fun fact, with 8 JJ you can jump on top of the 4 Power Plant Towers inside the academy... pretty great view

[Trainee]

Was thinking maybe 2-ll's and 2 smpl's.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...28b2bd177f791f3

[Audacious Aubergine]

Flying strobe light
Possibly replacing the tag for 2 SL or 2 jump jets. Still haven't had a chance to give this thing a run at all though

[Zookeeper Dan]

Who needs speed when you can touch the moon.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...89b2fcd88357de0

And shoot ERPPC's from there!

[3xnihilo]

Danth Reduviid, on 08 October 2015 - 06:30 AM, said:

Who needs speed when you can touch the moon.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...89b2fcd88357de0

And shoot ERPPC's from there!

If only you could look down that far

I've only gotten a few minutes to run it in the testing grounds so far. With the ml cool down quirks and a cool down module a 4 ml build might not be as terrible as it first sounds. But, I am wondering if something along the lines of 2 llas or erllas with 2 ml becomes the go to build with this one.

[Nunspa]

Danth Reduviid, on 08 October 2015 - 06:30 AM, said:

Who needs speed when you can touch the moon.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...89b2fcd88357de0

And shoot ERPPC's from there!

But... are you not a bit...well.. toasty?

I'm running mine with 1 ERPPC... and thats it.. heat sinks and JJs.....

I simply don't overheat on normal maps and get 6 or 7 shots on hot maps before I even need to think about heat.

being a PPC its perfect for quick snap shots as you run past

[Mordoz]

keep it simple, this is my way to level the 3F(L): http://mwo.smurfy-ne...cd1952b34f6ccb3
it's runs great!

Edited by Mordoz, 09 October 2015 - 05:29 AM.

[Dulahan]

Honestly, I think what's going to work best for me is exactly what works best for my 3m, just with JJs instead of ECM. 2 ERLLs, 2 MLs. And thankfully, those ERLLs will be on the high mount by putting them on second, instead of the stupid asymetrical way they are since the geometry 'fix' on the 3m...

Actually, 2 ERLLs and 2 MLs is what I run on my X5 as well. It just works!

Tried dual ERPPCs, but I continue to be too bad a shot for it with the things. and just sooooo toasty in the current environment of more hot maps than not.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...a03f37b728331d2

Edited by Dulahan, 09 October 2015 - 11:19 AM.

[Edwyndham]

I concur, though I'm running 2 LL 2 ML, no ER LL, and it can still get kinda hot. Shoehorn 2 JJ in there to at least help me traverse cliffs and such.

[3xnihilo]

This guy really seems like he wants a sniper build. I have been using 1 LPL 3ml and find myself up on a hill helplessly staring at enemy mechs 800m away thinking "why don't I have erll or erppc's?"