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[Koniving]

Eddie Money, on 14 April 2017 - 11:55 AM, said:

Not putting an XL in a Locust seems like an iffy decision...

Anyway, anyone have a simple word or two for my brother on the PPC Medium Sniper he wants?

Meanwhile, I'll still be internally debating Locusts or Jenners...

Depends.
If it isn't required, it's fine. (STD 190 + small pulses and 10 DHS with full armor? No need for an XL)
But short of small lasers or a single large laser, it isn't possible to get a full engine without going XL.

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Shadowhawk K variant.
Griffin; Any.
Phoenix Hawk Just looks ******* awesome.
Hunchback 4P. Demonstration. (Starts with building it.)
Centurion AL.
Any Crab.
Edit: Blackjack BJ-3. BJ-2 if available (was a loyalty variant so there's often a delay).
Edit: Vindicators. There isn't a lot of love out there for them, but since hitbox fixes they are pretty good (compared to day one where everything was a CT hit).
Cicada.

If you two plan on rolling together, definitely go Cicada. 3C lets your friend run a single PPC or ER PPC and it can be backed up with lots of MGs to fight in a playstyle similar to this one (using hero Cicada and missiles instead of MGs).

Rather than peppering with LRMs, what your friend would do is once the enemy is weakened he can rush up and spray 'em with MGs.

Edited by Koniving, 14 April 2017 - 12:29 PM.

[Koniving]

Oh, and Huntsman.

Remember this image?

The PPCs were added just because to the Huntsman A (bottom right corner) after strapping on LRMs and SRMs. Just felt like trolling. However it has been working really well.

Side note: I'm making a similar collage of my Marauders and Locusts. Could make one for my Jenners too or any other mech requested of me.

[Eddie Money]

He said he wants the Phoenix Hawk because he agrees it looks awesome.

[Eddie Money]

It is done! I bought the Locust 1E. I now own a Mech. Whew..

[Koniving]

Eddie Money, on 14 April 2017 - 12:37 PM, said:

He said he wants the Phoenix Hawk because he agrees it looks awesome.

My Phoenix Hawk 1B. Of the 4 variants I own, it's the only one with quirks that buff the PPCs. I could dual wield a PPC in each hand if I wanted to, but like this I can do more corner-peeking from behind cover.
(They're hard to see, but under each arm is an MG so it does have backup guns. Very important with PPCs due to the heat.)
Edit! Almost forgot, the 1B also has ECM, hiding your friend from enemy sensors!

Edited by Koniving, 14 April 2017 - 01:32 PM.

[Eddie Money]

I had enough C-Bills leftover to also buy and fully kit a Jenner JR7-D.

Buuut... I was spooked enough by the "Lights are hard" to put down some money to get a Huntsman, too, and C-Bills to kit it. Now I just need to pick a variant...

[Eddie Money]

Or wait... should I get an Archer for SRM Brawling?


EDIT: Okay, basically, I'm just looking for an SRM Brawler now. Will the Huntsman be good for that? Or are there other mechs that should be considered?

Edited by Eddie Money, 14 April 2017 - 02:31 PM.

[Old-dirty B]

Are you trolling?

[Ruccus]

B3R3ND, on 14 April 2017 - 02:35 PM, said:

Are you trolling?

I doubt he is. With his cadet bonus, completing the academy, and the c-bills from the current event he should have over 11 million c-bills, the cost of a Locust, Jenner, and a Huntsman (Huntsman is on sale at the moment).

For the OP, a word of warning is to not spend all your c-bills on mechs - you're going to have to spend money equipping them to your satisfaction as well.

[Eddie Money]

What's wrong with what I said?

[Koniving]

Eddie Money, on 14 April 2017 - 02:58 PM, said:

What's wrong with what I said?

You're probably one of the most indecisive people that they have dealt with. So this may be why he asked.
If it helps, I am too. Which is why I play everything and do everything. When I feel like it.

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Huntsman configs don't really matter; as an Omnimech you can just change the body parts on a whim, the only thing that matters is whether or not the CT has a weapon hardpoint. As far as I know none of them do, so it literally doesn't matter which one you pick. Though one that starts out with more of the weapons or hardpoints you want would be more efficient financially..

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Nothing wrong with an Archer. Could also go the somewhat cheaper and cuter aspect of a Catapult which kinda looks like a big brother to the Locust.

[Koniving]

I know you moved on from the thought of Marauders ages ago, but since I got my Marauder IICs today...

Here are Kon's Marauders.

From left to right, top to bottom:
Marauder IIC (Clan)
Marauder IIC-A (Clan)
Marauder IIC-B (Clan)
Marauder 3R (S)pecial collector edition (IS)
Marauder 3R. (IS)
Marauder 5D. (IS)
Marauder 5M. (IS)

[Eddie Money]

Haha, I can relate to wanting to try everything. There's so much to do, who wouldn't want to experience everything possible?

[InspectorG]

Eddie Money, on 10 April 2017 - 09:43 PM, said:

So I just started MWO and am having a lot of fun. I'm not a stranger to slower-paced, tactical shooters - I come here as a player of World of Tanks (albeit a terrible one) and World of Warships (and a much less terrible one).

I have in mind what I want - a second line fire support Mech that provides a lot of firepower to help the big guys, ideally sticking with or at least near them, helping sweep the annoying little ones away so they can brawl. I'm not a fan of LRMs or SRMs so far. I'd like to be decently well protected armor-wise, but it's not imperative. Some mobility is also important. Mostly, I just want to lay down fire support from behind the front line and provide some real punch.

I assume I'll end up with a Medium or Heavy here. Any thoughts? I already know common knowledge for new players is Centurion or Hunchback, by the way (and my need to be a special snowflake makes those less appealing).

Well, in MWO, particularly in Solo drops, there really isnt 'second line fire'. The main role is 'do damage' out to @500m. Not hard with Clan mechs. Since the most common 'formation' in Solo is a murderball, dont worry about second-line or brawling. Choose a build that works at both ranges: Lazorvomit or Dakka.

You want a heavy, Take your pick of Timber Wolves, Ebon Jaguars, Night Gyr. Onion-llC if you prefer brawling>range.

If you prefer a Medium, HBK-llC is pretty tops right now.

Get good with fighting @500m, which is the length of ONE BOX on the RADAR. The diagonal is @ 700m.

Once you get that down comfortably, branch out to striker/harasser builds and later...'sniping'(usually done poorly in MWO).

As far as Anti-Light roles, you dont need Streak SRMs. You dont need a special build.

You need to pay attention and SHOOT THEIR LEGS. Seriously, thats all. The only mechs that have trouble with this are slow mechs.

[Koniving]

Uber late to the party mate.

InspectorG, on 14 April 2017 - 03:49 PM, said:

Get good with fighting @500m, which is the length of ONE BOX on the RADAR. The diagonal is @ 700m.

How's this?


That should handle it.

[InspectorG]

Koniving, on 14 April 2017 - 04:01 PM, said:

Uber late to the party mate.


How's this?


That should handle it.

My HBK-SP can LURM the enemy running away FULL SPEED!!!! And it aint no meta HBK-J.

Mr. Twisty Shield Arm cant do that.

[Koniving]

InspectorG, on 14 April 2017 - 04:12 PM, said:

My HBK-SP can LURM the enemy running away FULL SPEED!!!! And it aint no meta HBK-J.

Mr. Twisty Shield Arm cant do that.

So true! Catapult can, too!

But can he do this?!

Nyah!

Beefy arms of LRM goodness!

Edited by Koniving, 14 April 2017 - 04:21 PM.

[InspectorG]

Koniving, on 14 April 2017 - 04:16 PM, said:

So true!

But can he do this?!

Nyah!

Beefy arms of LRM goodness!

I believe you forgot the Head TAG...

[Koniving]

InspectorG, on 14 April 2017 - 04:19 PM, said:

I believe you forgot the Head TAG...

Kintaros can't head tag. o.o;
And besides, everyone knows my Hunchbacks head TAG.

Catapult. Outmissiling your HBK 4SP any day whether shooting ahead or behind, be it LRMs or SRMs.

Edited by Koniving, 14 April 2017 - 04:29 PM.

[InspectorG]

Koniving, on 14 April 2017 - 04:23 PM, said:

Kintaros can't head tag. o.o;
And besides, everyone knows my Hunchbacks head TAG.

Catapult. Outmissiling your HBK 4SP any day whether shooting ahead or behind, be it LRMs or SRMs.

PPfffff.... That catapult Camo is pretty tight.But...

You are forcing my hand here. Not finished and was for Stock Mech Mondays a while back, but ill unleash it here, NOW!!!

Cue some Freestyle to Break to.


Needs his Gold Chains and ADIDAS stripes on his pants.
Cardboard Box optional.

Enjoy.