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[FRAGTAST1C]

MPL + SRM6A VGL-3

Now, I know that this mech is used for the skill weapon but I think the above build might work. Any thoughts?

Edited by FRAGTAST1C, 05 March 2020 - 07:43 PM.

[K O Z A K]

do you have any idea how many people you will confuse

[FRAGTAST1C]

"One does not simply...." ah, nvm

[Brauer]

You can run triple peep on it.

[Black Caiman]

I run a similar build on the VGL-1 except its got HMGs, MPLs, and SRM6s. Its a great skirmisher/brawler. The VGL is just such a versatile chassis.

[FRAGTAST1C]

Brauer, on 05 March 2020 - 08:00 PM, said:

You can run triple peep on it.

I know. I have a Veagle 1 (S) and Veagle 3 with 3x ERPPC, Veagle 1 has Goose + 2x ERPPC (which I haven't used). I wanted to check if you guys had any thoughts on that MPL + SRM6A build before I give that a shot. I kind of like the Orion IIC A build on the Veagle A and thought maybe a mini-Timber Wolf build might work on the Veagle 3.

Black Caiman, on 05 March 2020 - 08:25 PM, said:

I run a similar build on the VGL-1 except its got HMGs, MPLs, and SRM6s. Its a great skirmisher/brawler. The VGL is just such a versatile chassis.

I plan to run UAC 10 and UAC5s on the Veagle 2 but I'm worried about prolonged exposure when using MGs. I mean, the arms are so flimsy. What engine are you using for your build?

Edited by FRAGTAST1C, 05 March 2020 - 08:27 PM.

[K O Z A K]

I mean it's not terrible like most stuff ppl post here. I think you're still better off with the srm+lb20 one for brawl, but it's workable

[FRAGTAST1C]

I think I might try slapping on an UAC20 + UAC10 on the Veagle 2 or 2 UAC10 + 2 ERML VGL-2 instead of the regular UAC10 + UAC5s or AC2+UAC2 loadout and see how that turns out.

[RickySpanish]

The VGLs are great, and they can certainly brawl. But wouldn't you prefer an extra SRM launcher *and* an LB20-X over lasers? Because... You know... The VGLs can totally handle that too!

[FRAGTAST1C]

I have that mech as well

I first bought the Veagle 3 and Veagle A with C-bills several months ago. I bought the Collector's Pack today so now, I have 5 Veagles (don't really care about the other variant and the Hero). I was just mech-building in the office. I can't play until I get home

[Prototelis]

Yeah that build is probably fine, if not a little difficult to manage and the buttspread of csrm6a.

If you like it, the wolverine does the same thing without lasers extremely well.

I personally run a 3 with peepees. Fun when someone sees the variant and rushes you thinking ATMs and SURPRISE NO MINIMUM RANGE DOOD.

[FRAGTAST1C]

You mean the Wolvie 7K? I have plans to buy several mechs including that one. I'll give that a go. My apprehension with that is Dervish being better and Griffin being able to do quad SRM6+A with ECM to boot and the Hero variant Ares comfortably doing 4 MPLs + 2 SRM6+A with a LFE and JJ. I never bothered with the Wolvie 'cause it seemed like a very niche mech nowadays.

I run Veagle 3 with ERPPC as well. I first tried quad ERPPC but it was too hot even after I'd lose the one in the RA (that never failed to happen ).

[Black Caiman]

FRAGTAST1C, on 05 March 2020 - 08:29 PM, said:

I plan to run UAC 10 and UAC5s on the Veagle 2 but I'm worried about prolonged exposure when using MGs. I mean, the arms are so flimsy. What engine are you using for your build?

I forget which engine is in it exactly, but I know it does ~95 with speed tweaks. I don't find a I lose the HMGs all that often since the arms aren't that big. Most people either shoot for legs on VGLs or just try and plaster its torso. Generally what I do is run and jump around enemies harassing them, and then if they face me up I dart off.

[Teenage Mutant Ninja Urbie]

ran that build (or very similar) in QP a lot, it performs really well.

ran the hmg+mpl+srms in scouting, back when we had that, a lot - great mech. still good ind QP, too.

[Brauer]

The VGL-1 is also good with 2xGauss and (iirc) 4ERML. That's a good option if you don't love 2ERPPC and 1 Gauss, or just want to mix it up with some gaussvom.

[FRAGTAST1C]

I've outfitted my Veagle 1(S) with 2 Peeps + 1 Goose. Decent but I have a long way to go before I can start averaging 500+ damage per match. I miss a lot of shots with the Goose while jumping. I'm just not used to the charge-up time and the jump height just yet.

Veagle 1 has 3x Peeps. Nothing special. Performs the same way as my other Veagle 3

New Veagle 3 with MPLs and SRM6+A was a mixed bag. I need to treat it differently than I would my Dervish. I need to use this like a Vulcan with MPLs and not like a SRM bomber with lasers.

[Jackal Noble]

FRAGTAST1C, on 05 March 2020 - 07:43 PM, said:

MPL + SRM6A VGL-3

Now, I know that this mech is used for the skill weapon but I think the above build might work. Any thoughts?

It's a good build and can get reliable damage output. It has a good 1-2 punch/ scurry away ability and is useful as a refresh when bored of ATMs. I run a very similar loadout but use an XL300, pretty sure.

[Kubernetes]

FRAGTAST1C, on 05 March 2020 - 10:39 PM, said:

You mean the Wolvie 7K? I have plans to buy several mechs including that one. I'll give that a go. My apprehension with that is Dervish being better and Griffin being able to do quad SRM6+A with ECM to boot and the Hero variant Ares comfortably doing 4 MPLs + 2 SRM6+A with a LFE and JJ. I never bothered with the Wolvie 'cause it seemed like a very niche mech nowadays.
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You've got to try it out. The Wolvies move much better than the Griffins. The Ares does have a lot of structure quirks tho..

[Prototelis]

^ It also looks like the microsoft zune logo if you change the base color to black.

[LordNothing]

i actually think atms are harder to use than srms. keeping your mech at an appropriate range for maximum atm damage is significantly harder than dive bombing a mech with srms. granted my atm veagle (which i just bought yesterday, since i bought the 5xuac2 variant instead when it first came out for cbills) uses 4 spls as backup weapons which is more than enough to cover the atm dead zone. most players go for more tubes and just bring a tag, but i give a lot of those the bum rush, so its something i like to avoid.

Black Caiman, on 05 March 2020 - 08:25 PM, said:

I run a similar build on the VGL-1 except its got HMGs, MPLs, and SRM6s. Its a great skirmisher/brawler. The VGL is just such a versatile chassis.

it seems to have more pod space than your typical clan robot. you always seem to be able to find tonnage for whatever you want, and usually without crippling the build.