Posted 17 September 2017 - 04:01 PM
That's correct, LFE is just like Clan XL, but it weights more.
Concentrating on particular IS tech, MRMs can be fun but they spray all around and their actual damage is low. RAC5 is pretty much the same, great nominal values, but actual combat effectiveness not so much. RAC2 exists so that RAC5 wouldn't be considered so bad.
Then there's the LBX and different UACs, they are pretty straighforward, just like Clan counterparts, expect generally weight more. ER lasers are about same as Clan ones, so compared to ordinary lasers, they offer more range at the price of more heat per damage.
Stub nose PPC, close range PPC, 0 minium range, but damage falls off pretty fast over 300+ meters. Heavy and light PPC, sama parameters as ordinary PPC, but less/more damage/tons.
Heavy gauss, weak close range weapon. Can have some fun but likely won't become your favourite weapon. Light gauss, it's more usable but it's a bit weak for it's tons.
Stealh armor on ECM mechs, it can be fun and somewhat useful, but it doesn't turn your mech into a death star.
Consider most of new tech supplemental stuff, not something you absolutely need. Even the LFE doesnt' fully replace XL on some mechs.