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#1 Snowbluff

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 10:50 AM

My buddy and I are returning and we've got some event space monies.

We have deathstrikes from before we stopped playing. I was interested in the Maul but heard it's bad. I've a Sleipnir already as well.

Are the Nightstar or MADII ones any good?

Edited by Snowbluff, 01 January 2021 - 12:49 PM.


#2 Elizander

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 10:55 AM

If you like brawlers then Scorch.

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 10:59 AM

Deathstrike is ok.

Grasshopper Mjölner is great, MAD-BH2 is good, Black Widow is good, Ultraviolet is good, IV4 is good, K-9 is good, ...

#4 KH Slaine

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 11:02 AM

Hellbringer Virago add to those above. Posted Image
Enforcer Ghillie can be good too. Stealth armor.
IS Marauder II Alpha is a no go for me. Too big and limited. And slow.

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#5 FinnMcKool

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 12:16 PM

Blood Asp hero

its an omni Mech

you can do a lot

of different things

with it

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 02:37 PM

Omnimech heroes are usually not recommended since you can do the same things with a mech that does not cost premium currency.

Heroes that include omnipods that cant be duplicated with the c-bill selection are an exception. For example only the Huntsman hero can carry 6 to 8 missile launcers for the SRM splat loadout, and is thus worth recommending.

#7 Snowbluff

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Posted 02 January 2021 - 11:30 AM

View PostKH Slaine, on 01 January 2021 - 11:02 AM, said:


Enforcer Ghillie can be good too. Stealth armor.=


This is an interesting idea, anyone have a build for it?

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Posted 02 January 2021 - 02:14 PM

View PostSnowbluff, on 02 January 2021 - 11:30 AM, said:

This is an interesting idea, anyone have a build for it?


i just run with gauss and 4 medium lasers.

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Posted 22 May 2021 - 07:42 PM

View PostSnowbluff, on 02 January 2021 - 11:30 AM, said:

This is an interesting idea, anyone have a build for it?

I have a sort of silly build for the Ghillie to better leverage the stealth idea, though it does come at the cost of horse power: gauss rifle, LPPC, JJ, and —for thematic kicks— the ghillie bush bolt on. I try not to use the ppc when "stealthing" and use the JJ to access elevated blinds. Not typically huge damage but I have a lot of fun with him.

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Posted 22 May 2021 - 08:02 PM

Scorch. All the madcat2s, spirit bear, all mad2c's.

#11 D A T A

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Posted 22 May 2021 - 08:06 PM

Firebrand (everything, from 5 erll to ac ppc to ml ac10) xl of course
Ilya erll gauss or 2ac10 3light ppc xl of course
Protector 2hppc 2ac5 xl of course

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Posted 22 May 2021 - 08:14 PM

View PostSnowbluff, on 01 January 2021 - 10:50 AM, said:

My buddy and I are returning and we've got some event space monies.

We have deathstrikes from before we stopped playing. I was interested in the Maul but heard it's bad. I've a Sleipnir already as well.

Are the Nightstar or MADII ones any good?


Nightstar and Marauder II both have a lot of problems. Wait a couple months to see if the Cauldron can fix them with the agility and quirk passes. There's better options right now.

Atlas is great fun right now.

#13 martian

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Posted 22 May 2021 - 09:20 PM

Are not the quirks going to be changed in a month? It would a tough luck to spend cash on a 'Mech to see its quirks go.

#14 Speedy Plysitkos

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Posted 22 May 2021 - 10:41 PM

SB is the only kodiak with MASC.

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Posted 23 May 2021 - 04:43 AM

scorch
k9
grinner
jester

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Posted 23 May 2021 - 05:33 AM

I second the Jester. An energy boat Catapult with high arm mounts and dual AMS and jump capability, it has a small profile and works well with triple snub PPC center mounted or 4 LL high mounted.

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Posted 23 May 2021 - 05:48 AM

That's why I've already suggested to MWO via this Forum for a very special Premium Mech Package sale for big dollar packages (>=US$80).

MWO gets a steady stream of income.
Players get to buy mech packages at a very special price, vs uncertainty/speculation of what the mobility quirks would be.

A fair trade to me!


View Postmartian, on 22 May 2021 - 09:20 PM, said:

Are not the quirks going to be changed in a month? It would a tough luck to spend cash on a 'Mech to see its quirks go.


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Posted 23 May 2021 - 09:29 AM

View PostHeavy Money, on 22 May 2021 - 08:14 PM, said:


Nightstar and Marauder II both have a lot of problems. Wait a couple months to see if the Cauldron can fix them with the agility and quirk passes. There's better options right now.

Atlas is great fun right now.


Despite its faults, the Wolf Phoenix is a serviceable MRM boat and for me is the best-performing Nightstar of the bunch, along with the -9P.

Good hunting,
CFC Conky

#19 Teenage Mutant Ninja Urbie

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Posted 23 May 2021 - 10:58 AM

Urbie K9.

'nuff said.


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#20 CFC Conky

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Posted 23 May 2021 - 11:19 AM

View PostTeenage Mutant Ninja Urbie, on 23 May 2021 - 10:58 AM, said:

Urbie K9.

'nuff said.


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