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[Relishcakes]

Question guys, I have been gone for a long while and things change commonly but i noticed that a build i had running for my cougar C:
https://mwo.smurfy-n...02d69e129797a39
Seems to be unable to operate in the same way that it once did a few months ago. Before, I used this build and got to about 73% heat, now its an immediate overheat.

I find it strange they would change the heat generated on the heavies THAT much but i dont see the GH warning. so...am I just dumb in thinking they wouldnt have swung the nerf bat that hard?

[GeminiWolf]

A few things have happened since last you played, most likely. First thing I noticed is that they reduced the amount of medium lasers that can be fired at the same time, before you get ghost heat. They also increase the heat generated by Heavy laser weapons as well. So thats probably the issues.

[Relishcakes]

GeminiWolf, on 17 September 2018 - 04:00 PM, said:

A few things have happened since last you played, most likely. First thing I noticed is that they reduced the amount of medium lasers that can be fired at the same time, before you get ghost heat. They also increase the heat generated by Heavy laser weapons as well. So thats probably the issues.

the medium laser count shouldnt be less than 4.....how else would we vomit lasers?!

[GeminiWolf]

I dunno, I had the same issue with my Clan Laser Vomit builds when they changed it. Over time I have learned Im going to have to change my loadouts on all my mechs as they keep "balancing" weapons. Funny thing is I've seen them change weapons and years later change them back to where they were at the beginning.... Crazy world... I just say Phaket and play LOL I love that word Phaket Phaket Phaket LOL.

[Mystere]

Folks, you're supposed to buy the new Mechs once your favorites have been obsoleted.

Get on with the program, and in Hades' name go buy not one but two Mech Packs!

Edited by Mystere, 17 September 2018 - 05:05 PM.

[El Bandito]

Relishcakes, on 17 September 2018 - 03:56 PM, said:

Question guys, I have been gone for a long while and things change commonly but i noticed that a build i had running for my cougar C:
https://mwo.smurfy-n...02d69e129797a39
Seems to be unable to operate in the same way that it once did a few months ago. Before, I used this build and got to about 73% heat, now its an immediate overheat.

I find it strange they would change the heat generated on the heavies THAT much but i dont see the GH warning. so...am I just dumb in thinking they wouldnt have swung the nerf bat that hard?

There were a lot of balance changes in regards to DHS and lasers, so that could be the reason. The combo should not GH--technically.

Just switch the HMLs to CERMLs.

Edited by El Bandito, 17 September 2018 - 08:28 PM.

[Aidan Crenshaw]

MechDB says you're sitting at 104% heat on an alpha with your build. With skillpoint investment, you could bring that below 100% i believe, but it's still an oven. Bring your herbal brew of choice.

[Vxheous]

GeminiWolf, on 17 September 2018 - 04:06 PM, said:

I dunno, I had the same issue with my Clan Laser Vomit builds when they changed it. Over time I have learned Im going to have to change my loadouts on all my mechs as they keep "balancing" weapons. Funny thing is I've seen them change weapons and years later change them back to where they were at the beginning.... Crazy world... I just say Phaket and play LOL I love that word Phaket Phaket Phaket LOL.

They didn't change any GH values for clan lasers

[MischiefSC]

The only Cougar build you should be in is UAC20, 5ERSMLs.

Everything else is Heresy.

[MechaBattler]

Just wait till they lower heat cap. Then you really won't be able to fire that.

[Dragonporn]

That's hilarious. My Cougar overheats pretty fast with only 3 ER Meds, if I'd fire something like shown in posted build, I'd explode right there. Instantly.

[MischiefSC]

2 HLL, 4HMLs is too hot for an assault boating heatsinks. You're going to get more done with CERMLs but for a Cougar you're not going to pack enough DHS in to even make that work well.

Take the Imperium Approved UAC20, CERSML build. You'll be happier.