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[Soultraxx]

I was reading the post about the Archer being DOA and for some reason I had one of those moments where it suddenly dawned on me that I will never make a great mech pilot no matter how hard I try to “git gud”

I am (and many others are) utter slaves to the whirlpool effect – Its basically a slight variation of the Nascar effect.

We start the match from our spawn points and the Nascar mode engages.

Depending on the map, both teams either circle each other because everyone is trying to flank and nobody wants to be the anchor, or one team circles the other in a high tech game of cowboys and native Americans (Is this politically correct?)

What started out as an across map engagement always (for me) whirlpools down into a sub 100m bust up not matter what weapon system is being fielded.

I've tried to break the cycle by hanging back and using my weapons at optimum range but because the fighting usually takes place around a small area with people popping in and out of cover its difficult to get shots on target with FF because of all the face hugging that’s going on.

Most of the time though, even when I've started the match with every intention of operating at optimum range I still get drawn in by the whirlpool effect and end up face tanking.



On a side note – I always run Euro and NA servers and everyone Nascars ACW. Do the players on the Asia/ Pacific servers Nascar in the opposite diection?

[MechWarrior849305]

What was this topic all about, once again?

[fat4eyes]

You need to get a mech faster than the Timberwolves (>90km/h). You can easily stay at a good distance with a fast light or medium mech, preferably with ECM so the enemy lights don't rush you too early.

[Soultraxx]

fat4eyes, on 17 March 2016 - 02:38 AM, said:

You need to get a mech faster than the Timberwolves (>90km/h). You can easily stay at a good distance with a fast light or medium mech, preferably with ECM so the enemy lights don't rush you too early.

I absolutely agree - and I have pretty much every mech that can do it.

However, its the discipline I lack. Its must be an "old age, stuck in my ways" issue ☺

[Cobbie]

As a side note, Whirlpool Lemming Scrubs would be a great band name!

[El Bandito]

Due to my age and my eye-sight, I cannot snipe effectively from beyond 900 meter range without using Advanced Zoom. And I hate Advanced Zoom.

When it comes to mid-range though, I can make others weep.

[Soultraxx]

Cobbie, on 17 March 2016 - 03:09 AM, said:

As a side note, Whirlpool Lemming Scrubs would be a great band name!

I wonder if any player has made a D&B track using MWO sounds? Personally I lack the creativity and technical know how.

Anyone?

MechWarrior849305, on 17 March 2016 - 12:19 AM, said:

What was this topic all about, once again?

I was trying to think of an eye catching, witty title. I guess I failed

[Soultraxx]

El Bandito, on 17 March 2016 - 03:16 AM, said:

Due to my age and my eye-sight, I cannot snipe effectively from beyond 900 meter range without using Advanced Zoom. And I hate Advanced Zoom.

When it comes to mid-range though, I can make others weep.

I also have to lean up close to the screen to see distant targets - my wife says it looks like Im praying to the computer when in fact Im praying for a good score.

I believe you started as a T1 so good play is expected ☺

I, on the other hand, am a product of the ever rising XP bar so I bring my deficiencies along with me ������

Edited by Soultraxx, 17 March 2016 - 04:04 AM.

[kesmai]

I can lend you my wheelchair and my magnifying glasses, if that would help old man.

[NextGame]

I'd rather have nascar than 11 idiots hiding behind rocks for 5 minutes and getting picked off.

[CDLord HHGD]

This is why I pack weapons for any range. And don't worry about being politically correct, only ****** worry about that ****.