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[TorinZ]

I pretty much stuck with the ASN-101 since I started running the mechs. I know I probably should go with the 2 LPulse build, but I just didn't want to do it purely for not wanting to strip down my arms to make it work the best. So I ran it with 1 LPulse and 3 MPulses. I can be stubborn at times with my builds. I have not played since mid-day Sunday and still on the board. So it worked well enough and I had a blast running it.

I like the chassis, felt better than I expected it would. I am looking forward to see how the new tech will be on the mech. I want to see how the new PPCs will work out on it. Will definitely test builds around LtPPCs and SnPPCs.

[Boldkill]

I would say the 101 is my favorite, but I like all of them. All of my ASNs have 268 armor, xl280, and 2 JJs.

101 - 2 ER LLs (high mounted on the sides of the head, great for shooting from cover), 2 MLs, and 2 SRM2s - His sole job is to stop the big guys from poking their heads up on long range maps, by the time the lines meet up the MLs, and SRMs are great at finishing off damaged mechs. He runs hot, but all my mechs run hot, so I have learned to deal with it.

27 - 1 ERPPC, 1 Tag, Narc, and SRM2, ECM - I know, but I have a blast with this loadout. It gimps me, but if my team brings the LRMs its a blast. With speed tweek it goes 121 kph, it has ecm, it snipes, and surprisingly that single srm2 has finished off plenty of beaten down mechs. If I don't want to scout, drop the tag/narc/srm2, add 2 MLs, and 2 SRM4s. Or, ECM + 2 ERPPCs, and you have a better Panther.

Edited by Boldkill, 27 March 2017 - 09:50 AM.

[Bishop Steiner]

Quicksilver Kalasa, on 27 March 2017 - 09:01 AM, said:

You would like the 101 if you made better use of the high mounts. Kinda funny Bishop is using the more meta variant 101 than you guys

Yeah, I feel sort of dirty now. Pretty bad when I have to show the tier 1s how to Meta......

Gas Guzzler, on 27 March 2017 - 09:23 AM, said:

You mean the 2 LPL + ML build? Alright fine I'll give it a try. Just seemed so vanilla/cookie-cutter

It IS vanilla cookie cutter. Geeze, don't you know what the definition of meta IS?!?!?!?

TercieI, on 27 March 2017 - 09:12 AM, said:

LOL. I actually like a variety in leveling... That said, I've only got one drop in that one and am considering switching.

All of mine are very differnet, that is why my 21 is 4xSRM4/2xMLs, my 23 is 3xaSRM6 and my 101 is 2xLPL/1xML.

And my DD is I don't even know what because.... well... yeah. It's a Derpdeath?

(and I don't have the 26 or 27 though TBH neither one really impresses me.... I do wish I could afford the Special Assassin though. I like the skin and I like these little robots enough to want the 30%.)

[TercieI]

Gas Guzzler, on 27 March 2017 - 09:23 AM, said:

You mean the 2 LPL + ML build? Alright fine I'll give it a try. Just seemed so vanilla/cookie-cutter

Bishop Steiner, on 27 March 2017 - 01:07 PM, said:

Yeah, I feel sort of dirty now. Pretty bad when I have to show the tier 1s how to Meta......


It IS vanilla cookie cutter. Geeze, don't you know what the definition of meta IS?!?!?!?


All of mine are very differnet, that is why my 21 is 4xSRM4/2xMLs, my 23 is 3xaSRM6 and my 101 is 2xLPL/1xML.

And my DD is I don't even know what because.... well... yeah. It's a Derpdeath?

(and I don't have the 26 or 27 though TBH neither one really impresses me.... I do wish I could afford the Special Assassin though. I like the skin and I like these little robots enough to want the 30%.)

Not gonna lie, converted my 101 this afternoon to a modified version of Bishop's build... (Bish, tell me you've actually got FF on that and not 19 slots left like the OP looks).

The DD is the one I don't have. I keep picking at it in Smurfy and I got nothing I want to run.

[Bishop Steiner]

TorinZ, on 27 March 2017 - 09:26 AM, said:

I pretty much stuck with the ASN-101 since I started running the mechs. I know I probably should go with the 2 LPulse build, but I just didn't want to do it purely for not wanting to strip down my arms to make it work the best. So I ran it with 1 LPulse and 3 MPulses. I can be stubborn at times with my builds. I have not played since mid-day Sunday and still on the board. So it worked well enough and I had a blast running it.

I like the chassis, felt better than I expected it would. I am looking forward to see how the new tech will be on the mech. I want to see how the new PPCs will work out on it. Will definitely test builds around LtPPCs and SnPPCs.

When the new toys come out, I expect to get a little more experimental. Quite a few are begging for SN-PPCs. The 101 will either be w/ 2xSNPPC/1xML, or I may give in to the non meta, and slap 3xMPL in the torsos/head and a SNPPC in the arm.

Part of that will also depend on if the SNPPC also disrupts ECM, as I may end up running SNPPC/SSRMs on one for giggles and to have one a little different.

[Bishop Steiner]

TercieI, on 27 March 2017 - 01:10 PM, said:

Not gonna lie, converted my 101 this afternoon to a modified version of Bishop's build... (Bish, tell me you've actually got FF on that and not 19 slots left like the OP looks).

The DD is the one I don't have. I keep picking at it in Smurfy and I got nothing I want to run.

I fixxed dat ages ago.....after SlippnGriff threatened to assassinate me. Just haven't fixed the OP yet... sheesh....fine I'll do that now.
ASN-101
It's over JJ'd now, but it does give me faster launch and more fuel, etc, and I didn't like going down to 3 to fit a 300XL, on a mech I may poptart more than my 21. (which is running a 300xl and 3 JJ) so there's my nod to non meta rebellion!

[Natural Born Corpse]

Been playing almost exclusively in the 101, and having a blast with it.

Decided to build to the hardpoints, rather than try to shoehorn it to a "meta".
Build is running a 280XL, 3xMLas and 2xSRM6, 3 tons of ammo, double HS and endo.
A couple of extra HS fitted and some armor added to use the spare weight.

Kept the jump jets as it's nice to be able to take the high ground, or really out maneuver opponents when they don't expect it.

Build is a great light/med hunter, and excels in built up map areas as a skirmisher/ harasser.
Open maps it does suffer from lack of range, but the speed helps to keep you alive.

[kuma8877]

Honestly, the more comfortable I get with my 101 (ERLL, 3ML on 330xl), the more I'm starting to feel like Neo dodging bullets. It's surreal, the ability to laterally outrun someones twist speed, stop once their beam/rounds time out or pass by, reverse, fire and be on my merry way with nary a scratch in return. This mech is just too much darn fun.

[Lupis Volk]

So what have people done with EdgeLord McGee himself the DarkDeath?

[Bishop Steiner]

Lupis Volk, on 27 March 2017 - 06:47 PM, said:

So what have people done with EdgeLord McGee himself the DarkDeath?

Aside from McDee Eight, so far it's been roundly avoided and ignored. I still haven't even used it outside of testing grounds, TBH.

Of course, it's been....80+ hours since I used any of them.. just cause I ain't been in the mood (and last night was Urbie Night)

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 27 March 2017 - 07:58 PM.

[bbihah]

DD will be quite **** until Racs, ER ML and LPPCs. Since it suffers from too few hardpoints. Or atleast the weight to fit anything in the ballistic arm and anywhere else really.

[Dee Eight]

Bishop Steiner, on 27 March 2017 - 07:48 PM, said:

Aside from McDee Eight, so far it's been roundly avoided and ignored. I still haven't even used it outside of testing grounds, TBH.

Well so far...

ASSASSIN ASN-DD 26 10 16 0.63 19 10 1.90 4,800 29,602 03:38:12

Matchmaker has not been kind to me when i've run it for wins.. but the enemies are still obliging me with kills. Its all about positioning with it. Use the ECM and the jump jets to your advantage, pick your shots, provide locks for team mates. I did the all-game predator drone routine with it saturday night from inside the mining collective dish. 1 kill and 10 assists. The enemy only got 3 of us largely because my team always had a guy on his mic giving them coordinates and locks to the entire enemy team.

Tonight i'm being cursed when running my 101 though with...

Edited by Dee Eight, 27 March 2017 - 08:44 PM.