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[Artemis Ellis]

Hello everyone! During the event I was given the radar deprivation module. I own one mech and I have almost 4 million c-bills saved up from matches.

Is it worth paying the 6 million c-bills for the module? OR Should I just keep saving for another mech of the same chassis and elite them before buying the module?

I do not have enough experience to see the long term consequences of this decision. Thanks in advance for any help.

[Raubwurst]

Generally you should get moduls later on, after you have a decent amount of 'Mechs
But if you already won the modul, all you need is to unlock it via Skills->Pilot Tree.
After you anlocked it you can put the won modul (with no further costs) into the 'Mech via MechLab -> Warehouse-> Module -> 'Mech Modules.

(To unlock the modul you need to spend only GXP, no CBills)

[SnagaDance]

You've actually GOTTEN the module itself.

What you might not have is the actual corresponding Pilot Skill unlocked, once you have that unlocked you can install it. (and buy extra units of them)

Edit: Ninja'd

Edited by SnagaDance, 26 November 2015 - 11:37 AM.

[Artemis Ellis]

OOOOHHHH..... *FACE PALM*

Thanks guys for helping. I have just over 10k gxp

[o0Marduk0o]

I think you already got the module with the event reward. You don't need to buy another one. Before you can use it you have to unlock it with GXP.

[Artemis Ellis]

Thanks large.

I was thinking that winning it would bypass the gxp and c-bill cost. I will still save a ton.

Edited by Artemis Ellis, 26 November 2015 - 12:02 PM.

[Matthew Kidomen]

I would not spend the GXP to unlock the radar deprivation module. I only use that module on mechs I have mastered, and have opened up an additional mech module slot. There are far more useful modules to get first, and a LOT less GXP, for example on my Thunderbolt, 3 ERPPC mech, I use "Advanced Zoom", or my Thunderbolt, 7 Medium Pulse lasers, I like "Advance Seismic Sensor." That mech is a great light killer. With the Seismic sensor, I can see who is right around me. The 15,000 GXP for the Radar Deprivation is better used in other modules. I suggest you ask, what modules do other people consider indispensable? If lots of other folks say RD then go for it, but I think you will find most will suggest you use your funds else where. Another thing, modules can be moved. Get a few useful modules, and then move them when you change mech. . Let us know what you decided, and I would be interested in what was the reasoning for your decision. Enjoy the game.

[Spheroid]

The free seismic module is better. Situational awareness trumps missile avoidance every single time. Unlock that first.

[Artemis Ellis]

I have watched vids of people playing and most of them had seismic. It does look pretty handy especially with all of the Arctic Cheetahs..... >B(

I do not fear Cheetos in my Banshee but they have killed me in other mechs.

My concern is the fact that I run an assault mech and on certain maps I get REAMED by lrms. I have hidden and power cycled the mech just to back them off.

I am going to wait on any modules until I fill my mech bays. Thanks for the advice.

[Azzgaroth]

Artemis Ellis, on 26 November 2015 - 11:32 AM, said:

Hello everyone! During the event I was given the radar deprivation module. I own one mech and I have almost 4 million c-bills saved up from matches.

Is it worth paying the 6 million c-bills for the module? OR Should I just keep saving for another mech of the same chassis and elite them before buying the module?

I do not have enough experience to see the long term consequences of this decision. Thanks in advance for any help.

Its the best mech module of the game, so yes unlock skill and enjoy !

[Chados]

I think raderp is handier than seismic, as it can interrupt a LRM shower when cover obstructs line of sight but not flight path. It can be a lifesaver because a lot of players have an attention span measured in milliseconds and if they lose your Dorito they'll quit shooting at you andd shoot at someone else. That gives you a chance to reposition without getting hosed.

Seismic will help anticipate a light-gank about to happen from your fourth point of contact. It's the next best thing except I prefer advanced target delay on LRM carriers for handy missile bending tricks and negating other peoples' raderp so I can do unto them what I hate being done unto ME.

[Spetulhu]

The 'derp module from the event is easily one of the best there is, but not every mech in your stable will benefit as much from it - a sneaky light won't be targeted unless he does something wrong so you could use something else there, for example. Seismic is certainly not bad, but many solo light pilots are - honestly, how many remember to turn ECM off when trying to sneak up on that big guy? You'll notice them from the way your minimap blurs up and says "low signal". Besides, your Dire Whale can't turn fast enough anyways.

[Artemis Ellis]

When I see "Low Signal" on my map I look for a wall to back up to and then I get a hungry on for Cheetos.

[Spheroid]

Its a bad module for assaults. Radar dep only is useful for mechs that frequently transition the boundary layer between LOS and cover.

If you are in the open you are still going to eat lurms and if you are too slow you are going to get hit from last known position.

It would only be useful for a large hill humper like a Stalker or Battlemaster. Other large brawlers generally come in from the side where cover is more effective. Also if you under friendly ECM the module is providing no benefit.

[Artemis Ellis]

I actually did just set my Banshee up as a hill top peek shot with 4lpl up by its head. Two on each side and small laser nips just to mount the lpls higher.

[Ano]

Spheroid, on 27 November 2015 - 09:40 AM, said:

Its a bad module for assaults. Radar dep only is useful for mechs that frequently transition the boundary layer between LOS and cover.

If you are in the open you are still going to eat lurms and if you are too slow you are going to get hit from last known position.

It would only be useful for a large hill humper like a Stalker or Battlemaster. Other large brawlers generally come in from the side where cover is more effective. Also if you under friendly ECM the module is providing no benefit.

While there's some truth to what you say, if your typical opposition tends to be LRM heavy and/or you're not yet adept at assault mech positioning, there's still a lot of value in the radar derp module.

[Artemis Ellis]

I went ahead and got the radar deprivation module since I HATE getting missile target locked in my big slow mech. It has helped me against staying locked by stupid lrms and I have been able to reposition easier. At least it seems that way to me.

Edited by Artemis Ellis, 28 November 2015 - 07:04 PM.

[S 0 L E N Y A]

Radar Derp is by far the most crucial module there is. I'd even go so far as to say it is OP and I live and die by them.

It isnt just about avoiding LRM fire, it is about staying off the RADAR, PERIOD.

Especially handy in down in Tier6 solo que PUG matches where the enemy is very unlikely to be communicating, and as such if you are not on their radar you may as well not exist.

Only time I won't pack one is if maybe I have ECM, and even at that I still may double down.

[Rogue Jedi]

I own precisely 1 Radar Deprivation and I could not tell you which Mech it is fitted to, for about 6 months I had it on my Ember and had forgotten it was there, evading locks and missiles seemed no easier than in any other Light Mech

[Sarlic]

Rogue Jedi, on 29 November 2015 - 01:31 AM, said:

I own precisely 1 Radar Deprivation and I could not tell you which Mech it is fitted to, for about 6 months I had it on my Ember and had forgotten it was there, evading locks and missiles seemed no easier than in any other Light Mech

The current U.I is horrible.
Modules are actually hidden in a some kind of loosy tab which you have to click about twice to open it on EACH mech to find where you modules did go.

Artemis Ellis, on 26 November 2015 - 11:44 AM, said:

OOOOHHHH..... *FACE PALM*

Thanks guys for helping. I have just over 10k gxp

Had a good chuckle!