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[Water Bear]

Apnu, on 02 October 2015 - 09:16 AM, said:

Indeed. Energy boats are pretty limited. But I've been on the hunt for something that exceeds the TDR-5SS. The GHR-5N and this BK fit that bill. I prefer the GHR-5N because it jumps.

I really like the -5P Hopper. 8 MPLAS spread between the torsos and head (leaving your arms for twist tanking, ineffective though that may be on the Hopper). Great with the jump jets, very tanky with quirks.

It's a good mech. I'm getting OT though.

[Apnu]

Water Bear, on 02 October 2015 - 10:49 AM, said:

I really like the -5P Hopper. 8 MPLAS spread between the torsos and head (leaving your arms for twist tanking, ineffective though that may be on the Hopper). Great with the jump jets, very tanky with quirks.

It's a good mech. I'm getting OT though.

The tanky quirks are nice and I like the 8 energy points, but I also like articulated arms. I'm often twisted to a point in a circle strafe brawl with someone and torso-only weapons are limiting at that point. Plus I usually find myself on some kind of high ground or low ground and can't fire up/down at a juicy target.

Back on topic... the BK suffers that torso-centric approach as the GHR. Yes the mounts are low so hill humping is a no go, but the pitch is OK on the BK compared to the GHR.

Still the distance between the waist guns of the BK and the cockpit make me fire stuff into the dirt all the time. Ugh!

[CDLord HHGD]

With the confirmed CT fixing coming on the 6th, I think I will stick with the STD engine....

[pbiggz]

You're insane if you mount anything other than a standard engine on a black knight, its too big.

Now if only we had light fusion engines...

Edited by pbiggz, 02 October 2015 - 11:57 AM.

[CDLord HHGD]

pbiggz, on 02 October 2015 - 11:56 AM, said:

You're insane if you mount anything other than a standard engine on a black knight, its too big.

I have never claimed to be sane!

[Revis Volek]

cdlord, on 02 October 2015 - 11:57 AM, said:

I have never claimed to be sane!

Its always insane...

Until someone succeeds. Then they're a genius.

[pbiggz]

cdlord, on 02 October 2015 - 11:57 AM, said:

I have never claimed to be sane!

Fair point friend! Fair point.


But seriously, light fusion engines. PGI pls...

Edited by pbiggz, 02 October 2015 - 12:48 PM.

[Alwrathandabout42ninjas]

Heres my BK :

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...73179a0376a0368

The other variants really need heat gen badly. Until then, this will be the only one I pilot most likely.

[Ted Wayz]

Came expecting screenshot of BK rusting in mechbay.

Left realizing that is where most of them are.

[Bishop Steiner]

cdlord, on 02 October 2015 - 04:37 AM, said:

Clicky

And let me tell you why I do not consider this to be Meta.

1) On a chassis where all you have are energy hardpoints, what else you gonna do?
2) HARK! Is that an unused hardpoint?
3) Dual AMS.
4) I considered going XL because I have yet to lose a ST in this thing but STD is better.
5) What's "pulse"?
6) Visually, LL in Right arm are like an energy lance for my knight. Aesthetically pleasing.

Disclaimer: This is a lazy representation. I do plan better distribution of my AMS ammo and different distribution of my armor points.

NOTE: My Black Knight is painted all black, but I am considering buying white to better represent my White Knight reputation.

The WubKnight Rises (then falls)