Jump to content

The Rise And Fall Of A Terrible Mlx Build: A Match Showcase


7 replies to this topic

#1 MadHornet

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Ace Of Spades
  • 529 posts
  • LocationSomewhere deep in Florida

Posted 20 August 2018 - 08:29 PM

It began in late 2016 when I got bored of my then (RIP due to C-ERPPC nerf) reasonably viable ERPPC MLX build and opted for something wildly different. Between late 2016 and the start of 2018, I played a build that equipped ECM, a targeting computer, all of the best stealthy upgrades, and....... *drum roll* *deep breath*






One C-ER Large Laser.


Yep, with the MLX-C ER laser range quirks and targeting computer, it did full damage to ~960m (the very best range I got it to), all 11 of it. Now, you may be thinking this is absolute garbage, and you would be right, it was, but it was the most beautifully annoying and hard-to-counter piece of garbage you could ever encounter late game. Well, that is if it survived until late game or the match lasted long enough to enter that situation. When the stars aligned however, it was a complete lolzfest.


Here are some notable matches I have screenshots of:

Spoiler


All of the high elevation camping, the long range legging, all the enemy salt, all of my salt, all of my teammates' salt, the shear uncountable amount of times I was called an idiot and a madman... It was a wonderful ride that very few witnessed including Phil himself (I got a little too carried away with it):



I hate to make an MWO post emotional, but this was the height of my MWO career in my opinion, and possibly the most difficult undertaking I've ever made in a video game just trying to get 1000 damage. I'm glad I did it then because I can't do it now. Game boundaries on sniping spots, ECM easier to target, new top tier lights that I wouldn't be able to leg fast enough that would camp me (irony), etc.

I just wanted to share this because these matches have been in my folder for way too long, thanks for reading!

Edited by MadHornet, 20 August 2018 - 08:45 PM.


#2 Prototelis

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Shredder
  • Shredder
  • 4,789 posts

Posted 20 August 2018 - 08:43 PM

Have you seen the Solaris ERPPC fish?

#3 MadHornet

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Ace Of Spades
  • 529 posts
  • LocationSomewhere deep in Florida

Posted 20 August 2018 - 08:51 PM

View PostPrototelis, on 20 August 2018 - 08:43 PM, said:

Have you seen the Solaris ERPPC fish?

No, I don't usually watch Solaris matches. Is there video of this?

#4 Prototelis

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Shredder
  • Shredder
  • 4,789 posts

Posted 20 August 2018 - 08:55 PM



#5 MadHornet

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Ace Of Spades
  • 529 posts
  • LocationSomewhere deep in Florida

Posted 20 August 2018 - 09:06 PM

View PostPrototelis, on 20 August 2018 - 08:55 PM, said:




I was smirking the entire way through that video. The reactions are priceless.

#6 Prototelis

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Shredder
  • Shredder
  • 4,789 posts

Posted 20 August 2018 - 09:13 PM

Oh yeah, its one of my favorites.

I get the same reactions when I drop the FLE17 in Div6 against meta-vindicators.

Being really cheeky in a light is probably some of the best fun to have in this game.

#7 Vellron2005

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • The Blood-Eye
  • The Blood-Eye
  • 5,444 posts
  • LocationIn the mechbay, telling the techs to put extra LRM ammo on.

Posted 21 August 2018 - 12:02 AM

I discovered a super effective and mega annoying mech build yesterday.. 4xLRM5+2xERML blackjack.. unskilled.. first drop in faction... 946 damage.

One enemy guy started crying over chat for me to stop..

It was glorious.

Second match.. 800+ damage with that mech...

#8 Mystere

    Member

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Bad Company
  • Bad Company
  • 22,783 posts
  • LocationClassified

Posted 21 August 2018 - 03:26 AM

View PostVellron2005, on 21 August 2018 - 12:02 AM, said:

I discovered a super effective and mega annoying mech build yesterday.. 4xLRM5+2xERML blackjack.. unskilled.. first drop in faction... 946 damage.

One enemy guy started crying over chat for me to stop..

It was glorious.

Second match.. 800+ damage with that mech...


Damn you and your LRM shenanigans! Posted Image





1 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users