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[KabukiOne]

I have room for either an AMS or a Targeting Computer on my Rifleman (but not both). Which would you guys recommend? My mech has four light PPC, and I try to stick to medium range.

Edited by KabukiOne, 05 May 2022 - 05:22 AM.

[Aidan Crenshaw]

TC all the way. You'll want to stay in second line with a RFL, where AMS is less effective. Btw. four LPPC seems a bit undergunned for a 60t heavy mech. What else have you got?

[martian]

KabukiOne, on 05 May 2022 - 05:20 AM, said:

I have room for either an AMS or a Targeting Computer on my Rifleman (but not both). Which would you guys recommend? My mech has four light PPC, and I try to stick to medium range.

Probably TC type 1, although AMS could be useful in lower Tiers, where one can often see a plenty of LRMs.

What model of Rifleman do you have?

[KabukiOne]

Rifleman 5D (I know it's a 5 something). I am in Tier 5 (and I'm not very good, so I'm probably going to be stuck here). I have terrible aim for long distance or against really close fast lights. I see tons of LRMs almost every battle.

Edited by KabukiOne, 06 May 2022 - 08:07 AM.

[Gagis]

With an XL engine, you can do 6 LPPC: https://mwo.nav-alph...5d4467b4_RFL-5D

Reducing mouse sensitivity WAY DOWN can help with aiming a lot. The default is way too fast. I run 0.1 in settings with a moderately high DPI mouse.

[KabukiOne]

Here's my current build code. I'm sure it needs work, because it already runs hot with just 4 light ppc.

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[martian]

KabukiOne, on 06 May 2022 - 08:38 AM, said:

Here's my current build code. I'm sure it needs work, because it already runs hot with just 4 light ppc.

In my opinion I do not think that your 'Mech is running too hot (in comparison with some other 'Mechs), but I think that you must learn the heat management.

KabukiOne, on 06 May 2022 - 08:38 AM, said:

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Downgrading your engine to 280 LFE and removing that useless ER Small Laser would let you add 2 more Double heat sinks. It would ease your heat perceived heat problems.

[KabukiOne]

Dropping engine size really helped! Thanks!

[martian]

KabukiOne, on 06 May 2022 - 09:08 AM, said:

Dropping engine size really helped! Thanks!

It's really your choice. 20 firepower from a heavy 'Mech is not too big.

I would say that eventually you will have to remove some heat sinks and add more weapons.

[Aidan Crenshaw]

Question: Are you firing these 4 LPPCs all at once?

[KabukiOne]

Aidan Crenshaw, on 07 May 2022 - 02:59 AM, said:

Question: Are you firing these 4 LPPCs all at once?

Not now. I have them set up for one arm at a time. Heat isn't really an issue anymore.

[Void Angel]

Avoiding heat scale penalties is neat like that. ;]

[KabukiOne]

I ended up completely changing my weapons out to ER Large Lasers. I'm doing much better with this build, even though the quirks on the mech were for PPC.

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[Aidan Crenshaw]

You are neglecting some upgrade options for no reason. You still have 25 slots left unused, so you can go for Endosteel Structure and have another 3 tons of weight to spare.

[ScrapIron Prime]

Agreed. That gets you another heat sink and a Target Computer Mk II. Plus... AMS ammo does not explode, so put it in the same location as the AMS. (I'd be a shame to lose the leg and have the AMS stop functioning.

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[KabukiOne]

Thanks for the info! Now using this:

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Just saw Prime's post. I'll move the AMS ammo next time I'm in. Thanks!

Edited by KabukiOne, 19 May 2022 - 06:52 AM.