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#1
Posted 29 July 2016 - 08:42 PM
I had another account that I started in 2014...under a different name...similar title...but forgot the log in information. I don't care to dig for it either...
So much has changed since 2014. Maps, CW, game modes, voip, mechs, meta, etc... I wanted a fresh start and hopped back into light mechs to unleash my inner wolf. I bought the ACH-Prime, ACH-A, ACH-B. I used to hate clan mechs, but now I am grinding them, and planning to work my way up through the new tier system as a light mech pilot. The Arctic Cheetahs remind me of my old Spider mechs...which I really liked piloting. They are much better, in my opinion, but I have dueled some good Spider pilots since I started over.
Spiders used to be everywhere, but now...
Anyway...Hello all! See you on the battlefield.
#2
Posted 29 July 2016 - 09:17 PM
Spiders are not horribly common anymore.
However a good spider pilot can still be devastating
#3
Posted 30 July 2016 - 03:59 AM
#4
Posted 30 July 2016 - 04:41 AM
I'm thinking of buying a set of Spiders next...for a nostalgic Inner Sphere light set. When I played before, the JR7-F was pretty much king of light mechs...I'd often get owned in light duels with a streak Jenner...used to hate 'em.
Now they have the Jenner IIC...are they better than the IS version? I've never tried them...
I couldn't believe how different the Locusts are now! They feel like real ankle biters, with their loooow profile...to me anyway. I've only used the trial version, to check out the new map layouts.
Thanks for the wecome back!
Edited because I'd forgot to mention how I also liked the Firestarters, the Victor, and don't see much of them either...sad. Dragon Slayers were everywhere...
Edited by Inner Wolf, 30 July 2016 - 05:49 AM.
#5
Posted 30 July 2016 - 05:50 AM
Really the only light that I probably wouldn't recommend is the Commando. They could use some PGI love.
#6
Posted 30 July 2016 - 07:26 AM
#7
Posted 31 July 2016 - 10:54 AM
Does anyone have a loadout for the cheetah besides the 6cspl, 6cersl, 2 cerll?
I have a novelty loadout of 4cspl in the torsos and left arm...then a machine gun and tag in right arm for laser sighted machine gun fun. I have another button for tag itself to help lurms teammatez. 4cspl does decent damage and can be fired more often.
#8
Posted 01 August 2016 - 02:46 PM
Inner Wolf, on 31 July 2016 - 10:54 AM, said:
Does anyone have a loadout for the cheetah besides the 6cspl, 6cersl, 2 cerll?
I have a novelty loadout of 4cspl in the torsos and left arm...then a machine gun and tag in right arm for laser sighted machine gun fun. I have another button for tag itself to help lurms teammatez. 4cspl does decent damage and can be fired more often.
1) The better the team you face, the less effective lights are. So ya in PUGs Locusts can really muddy the water of combat, nasty little back stabbers. In serious fights I'd personally just give them a passing grade, worth 20T in a drop deck.
2) Not really, I kind of like your build though. IMHO not enough TAG being used, not only for LuRMs but PuGs only respond well to radar contacts. I ran a 4ERML build for a while, it is OK. Some people like running two SRM4s and small lasers, but I don't. I personally like running 5spls, with an extra heat sink.
#9
Posted 04 August 2016 - 03:31 AM
#10
Posted 04 August 2016 - 03:45 AM
The one 'Mech that used to be around all the time, bit now is never seen, sadly, is Sarah's 'Mech (a special edition Jenner, released for the Canadian Cancer Council) which, personally, I think should be brought back out by those who own it already or released again by the devs, because not only is it a proud 'Mech, but it was outstanding on the battlefield.
So if anyone who reads this thread owns a Sarah's 'Mech, dust it off and give it a spin around the battlefields!
Edited by Timicon, 04 August 2016 - 03:50 AM.
#11
Posted 04 August 2016 - 05:20 AM
#12
Posted 04 August 2016 - 07:58 AM
Medium Mechs have been a rare sight on the battlefield, but there are usually a pretty good amount of heavy and assault mechs. While the Atlas used to be king of the assaults, really only the D-DC and the S variant are usable now, and the King Crab and Kodiak currently reign supreme in the assault category. But the heavy class mechs are pretty robust right now with a healthy collection of mechs of all kinds to choose from on both factions. IS has the really good Marauder to compete against the Timberwolf on the Clan side. Not to mention that there are more than a few solid chassis on both sides that are in heavy use. Most of the mechs you used to see pretty regularly have pretty much become rare sights on the field.
#13
Posted 04 August 2016 - 09:48 AM
mailin, on 04 August 2016 - 05:20 AM, said:
Jump jets or not, any experienced light 'Mech pilot would be able to make it a worthy opponent on most battlefields. The one map I think that it would be hampered the most, would be canyon network, but veridian bog and hpg manifold, it would shine.
#14
Posted 04 August 2016 - 03:08 PM
Heavy mechs are usually the gold standard, with a small selection of Assaults and Mediums.
#15
Posted 04 August 2016 - 04:28 PM
#16
Posted 04 August 2016 - 05:45 PM
I hated Jenners at one time, but I would happily buy that Jenner chassis if it is made available again...hint hint...wink wink...*grabs wallet*
HERO CHASSIS -- Sarah's Jenner.
#17
Posted 05 August 2016 - 03:26 AM
As it is a JR7-D with a custom loadout and paintjob it could not be a hero as heroes are always unique variants, the JR7-D(S) and did not have a cbill boost.
#18
Posted 05 August 2016 - 08:16 AM
Inner Wolf, on 04 August 2016 - 03:31 AM, said:
Colder. Even throwing a tag in there would still be colder than 6 SPL and while they say run hot or die, if you run too hot you'll die much easier.
#19
Posted 05 August 2016 - 08:20 AM
Rogue Jedi, on 05 August 2016 - 03:26 AM, said:
It does. It functions like a package special variant. Invasion, Resistance, Founder, Phoenix, Loyalty, Steam, Special, Sarah, Gold, all of them do 30% chill bonus.
You have to hunt for it on the filter as a "champion" though.
#20
Posted 05 August 2016 - 10:39 AM
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Not according to the sdvertisment, it origionaly came with 10% XP boost, no cbill boost, it could have since been changed but this is the first I have heard about it having a cbill boost
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