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[Vadafallon]

I hope the patch with new weps etc. help but as of right now i wasted my money on this mech. It brings nothing to the table.

[Saint Atlas and the Commando Elf]

Vadafallon, on 22 March 2017 - 04:39 AM, said:

It brings nothing to the table.

You're right. However that was already known before the release. Hence nobody bought it.

[stealthraccoon]

If you've ever felt that the Panther needed Artemis and a bit more speed, it's for you - of course it's not going to blow everything away, it's only 40 tons, and you can't cram it with LPL's and ASRM 6's.

It isn't a Medium, it's a Light - treat it as such.

Edited by stealthraccoon, 22 March 2017 - 05:39 AM.

[Mole]

I knew it wasnt going to be great. But I bought it anyway because I have fond memories of the 'mech from MW2 Mercs. It was purely a nostalgia sell for me. I'm happy with my purchase.

Edited by Mole, 22 March 2017 - 05:46 AM.

[Vadafallon]

I have found a few builds that i think will be fun, nothing game breaking but still fun. Like i said it does not replace any other mechs i own but i bought it, so i am going to play it lol.

[stealthraccoon]

I'm having a lot of fun with 4 streaks and 2 mpl's - feels like a big Commando!

[Vadafallon]

stealthraccoon, on 22 March 2017 - 08:07 AM, said:

I'm having a lot of fun with 4 streaks and 2 mpl's - feels like a big Commando!

That sounds fun, something to really piss of lights.

[C E Dwyer]

Odd I'm having fun in mine, and other than a couple of stomps, been doing ok

[Vadafallon]

Cathy, on 22 March 2017 - 08:50 AM, said:

Odd I'm having fun in mine, and other than a couple of stomps, been doing ok

I am not saying its a terrible mech, just that it doesn't really bring anything different to the table.

[Mad Ox]

Well looking it over nothing about it said OOOOO gotta have, its just another Shape to play with. Got my Cicada's they are just fine for that tonnage.

[Pariah Devalis]

Vadafallon, on 22 March 2017 - 09:17 AM, said:

I am not saying its a terrible mech, just that it doesn't really bring anything different to the table.

I mean, it brings a missile based zoom and boom medium mech with jump jets. That profile alone is technically new for the IS, and currently only exists with a brawlfit Shadow Cat. While I do not pilot IS mechs, I see a lot of potential in the one that can take 4 SRM launchers, as it does remind me of my 'Cat, very closely, and it tends to perform well enough. Going pure splat, it would be a solid little brawler in Scouting Mode, or if you needed to trim tonnage on a CW Invasion deck, but didn't want to give up brawling.

More importantly, it looks fun to pilot. This is a game, right? So the innate enjoyment of piloting a chassis should mean something, right?

[Vadafallon]

Pariah Devalis, on 22 March 2017 - 10:27 AM, said:

I mean, it brings a missile based zoom and boom medium mech with jump jets. That profile alone is technically new for the IS, and currently only exists with a brawlfit Shadow Cat. While I do not pilot IS mechs, I see a lot of potential in the one that can take 4 SRM launchers, as it does remind me of my 'Cat, very closely, and it tends to perform well enough. Going pure splat, it would be a solid little brawler in Scouting Mode, or if you needed to trim tonnage on a CW Invasion deck, but didn't want to give up brawling.

More importantly, it looks fun to pilot. This is a game, right? So the innate enjoyment of piloting a chassis should mean something, right?

Yeah i will have to play it some more tonight and see how it goes.

[TKG]

Vadafallon, on 22 March 2017 - 04:39 AM, said:

I hope the patch with new weps etc. help but as of right now i wasted my money on this mech. It brings nothing to the table.

I always find it hilarious when people say this about a mech. I wonder what you were expecting? Honestly it's pretty obvious what the Assassin does that wasn't being done before, it's a primarily missile based 40 ton mech which is something the Cicada really cant do. In a drop deck this has it's uses. Personally, I find it's best to think of it as a light that's spent too much time at the gym and thus can do what the lights do but with a higher survival rate. Plus on that missile thing, one of the variants has four missile hard points spread evenly across two side-torsos, quad SRM-6 with Artemis anyone? The only flaw in the design is that it needs up-armoring out of the box as speed isn't really a fair exchange for armor.

[bbihah]

I think its good for what it is, been liking it. Even the ASN-Darkestdeathiestedgelordiest. It will be a nice RAC-5 boat or RAC-2+srm boat when they come out. Or even a light gauss. The new tech is going to work wonders for the DD in particular. even a light PPC for the high chest mount.

Just wish XL engines weren't so XL.

[Boldkill]

I don't post much, but I love this mech. It's fast enough to scout, it's small enough to sneak, and it has "good enough" firepower. It's the ultimate general purpose mech on the IS side. True, it's not a master at any one thing, but you can plug it into any role on the team.

[Bluttrunken]

I think it was a good idea to get the Javelin instead of the ASN. The variants heavy on SRM's do seem like a thread but I think I'll be happier with the missile-squirrel.

[SolasTau]

Vadafallon, on 22 March 2017 - 09:17 AM, said:

I am not saying its a terrible mech, just that it doesn't really bring anything different to the table.

Game has been out for a few years. Given as everything in game is mostly the different arrangement of the same blocks, I'm unclear as to how you could have been expecting some sort of fresh, new, transcendent experience.

[Lupis Volk]

I'm having fun in them, that seems to be something people have lost here in an attempt to chase metas.

They may not be ubermench clan tech but boy they kick *** in some regards.

Edited by Lupis Volk, 23 March 2017 - 10:35 PM.

[darqsyde]

OMG the ASN is super fun. Agile, Jumpy, Tanky(for it's size), Reasonably Quick.

Notice however, I said fun. It's definitely not the best. The CDA can do the Speed/Laser Vomit better, the PXH can haul more weapons, and the Shadowcat...well Clan-Tech. But none of those are as fun as the ASN.

[Ruar]

Took a bit but I'm starting to enjoy mine now. I seem to do best with 100-110kph speed, 2xSRM 4 launchers, 2-3x medium lasers, max armor.

Depending on the variant I'll add 2x SRM2 launchers or play with the speed a bit, but overall I'm running the same basic build on all five variants.

I really enjoy the mobility, the quick punch, and the JJ performance. I move all over the battlefield getting in what shots I can and always trying to get behind the assaults and heavies for some rear torso fun. I usually play a sniper/skirmish mech so having something that works in close is new to me, but it's also a great change of pace.