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[Rayvn26]

I'm having a few issues with grouping my weapons, seems the tutorial doesn't cover how to group them. Like how do I set them up for Alpha and Chain, also any advice on what should group together would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Rayvn

[Tarl Cabot]

Use Left/Right Arrow keys to move from group to group, Up/Down Arrow keys to move from weapon to weapon.

Use Right Cntrl Key with the above to select/unselect a weapon for each group.

Use Backspace Key w/Left/Right Arrow keys to select the weapon group that you want to toggle between Alpha and Chain fire. The weapon group will be highlighted and appear to be cycling through each weapon when Chain Fire has been activated.

http://mwomercs.com/...ide/game-manual

Edited by Tarl Cabot, 08 October 2016 - 09:39 AM.

[Hunka Junk]

I understand your frustration.

You can only change alpha and chaining IN GAME.

So, join a game, then use the arrows and backspace.

Don't shoot anyone while you do it.

[Tarl Cabot]

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also any advice on what should group together would be appreciated.

What mech(s) are you currently running with what weapons?

Long range vs short range
Left vs Right
Arms vs Torso mounted weapons

Running same weapons, breaking them up into groups allows more control over heat/heat spikes/current Ghost Heat setup. The Mechlab will inform you if your mech can generate ghost heat, and it can be different between Clan and IS mechs.

Keep it simple at first.

Edited by Tarl Cabot, 08 October 2016 - 09:47 AM.

[p4r4g0n]

Hunka Junk, on 08 October 2016 - 09:33 AM, said:

I understand your frustration.

You can only change alpha and chaining IN GAME.

So, join a game, then use the arrows and backspace.

Don't shoot anyone while you do it.

Actually, you can set up your weapon groups in Testing Grounds rather than in-game without any risk of accidental friendly fire.

Also, an alpha strike does not require you to do set anything. Just hit the alpha strike key and every weapon you have will fire .... other than Gauss Rifles due to the charge up mechanic.

[mailin]

There are different ways to set up your weapon groups depending on the mech, but what I generally do is have 3 weapon groups. I like to keep it simple even though I have a multi-button mouse.

One weapon group I like to have set to chain fire which is great for taking out lights' legs. The other two are set up either based on which side of the mech they are on, or set up by range/primary weapon.

Edited by mailin, 08 October 2016 - 01:23 PM.

[Rayvn26]

I'm running a TBR-Prime laser vomit mech with ER Med and Lg Pulse, 4 and 2 respectively and loads of heat sinks, not sure if I should chain them or what.

Also, how do I sell a mech? I have 3 I bought that I don't like at all.

Edited by Rayvn26, 08 October 2016 - 12:53 PM.

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Rayvn26, on 08 October 2016 - 12:52 PM, said:

I'm running a TBR-Prime laser vomit mech with ER Med and Lg Pulse, 4 and 2 respectively and loads of heat sinks, not sure if I should chain them or what.

Also, how do I sell a mech? I have 3 I bought that I don't like at all.

Do not chain fire unless you are running hot.
Generally the best way to use a laser vomit build like that is to stick near cover- then pop out and alpha- then back to cover to cool down.

You can sell mechs from your inventory tab on the upper left hand side of your screen.

[Rayvn26]

Boogie138, on 08 October 2016 - 01:00 PM, said:

Do not chain fire unless you are running hot.
Generally the best way to use a laser vomit build like that is to stick near cover- then pop out and alpha- then back to cover to cool down.

You can sell mechs from your inventory tab on the upper left hand side of your screen.

Groovy, thank you, sir

[mailin]

For that build I would have 3 weapon groups. Large pulse on group 1, med on group 2. Both of those would be alpha strike and I would vary the weapons depending on the range to target and heat. For my third group, I'd have all them selected and on chain fire. Sweep a light's legs to do nearly constant damage.