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[GalaxyBluestar]

Eldagore, on 02 August 2014 - 05:23 PM, said:

Thats where the PTW comment came from. I dont think Paul actually used that, its some thing that came up in every single thread about gauss/ppc I read, BAMWOLF this, OMG TIMBERWOLF that, hence the PTW bull flying around. And then hence we need to nerf it now apparently. Prior to clan, everyone just raged on PPC+ AC5's. I dont think anyone has raged on PPC boats since ghost heat went in.

the sniper meta came about when ppc's got buffs in silly attempts to fix lag issues, faster velocity was the first then heat buffs. the first poptarts emerged as phracts... the first main MWO poptarter

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...4107b1ba4432a8f

then came the highlander and HSR and ppc-gauss combo consumed the game. after many many months a gauss charge was introduced, ghost heat and re-nerfing the early heat buffs to ppcs. some people couldn't hack it and switched to acs but essentially the gauss - ppc combo has ruled the game since about march-april 2013.

it really has nothing to do with clans it's just that the additions, upgrade tech which is emphasising ancient problems PGI have failed to balance.

just to inform those of you who think clans and PTW have something to do with this issue. dragon slayer poptarts are on standby of course for TW's nerfings.

Edited by GalaxyBluestar, 03 August 2014 - 12:28 AM.

[IraqiWalker]

GalaxyBluestar, on 03 August 2014 - 12:27 AM, said:

dragon slayer poptarts are on standby of course for TW's nerfings.

These guys are still pretty much the scariest coordinated force out there. Even two VTR-DS in poptart configs will ruin a lance's day, despite the negative nerfs.

[Cactus In The Rear]

2 Gauss rifles never stopped being an OP-meta type build. It was always 30 pinpoint alpha with no heat and now that there is a dire wolf with the weight to carry them and still have room for PPCs that generate pinpoint damage is where the problem comes from.

The Timber Wolf is another issue entirely. Their problem stems more from the huge speed and maneuverability,while still keeping the tonnage for large weapons like the PPCs and gauss rifles.

Edited by Xanilos, 03 August 2014 - 03:09 AM.

[CyclonerM]

[Zordicron]

GalaxyBluestar, on 03 August 2014 - 12:27 AM, said:

the sniper meta came about when ppc's got buffs in silly attempts to fix lag issues, faster velocity was the first then heat buffs. the first poptarts emerged as phracts... the first main MWO poptarter

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...4107b1ba4432a8f

then came the highlander and HSR and ppc-gauss combo consumed the game. after many many months a gauss charge was introduced, ghost heat and re-nerfing the early heat buffs to ppcs. some people couldn't hack it and switched to acs but essentially the gauss - ppc combo has ruled the game since about march-april 2013.

it really has nothing to do with clans it's just that the additions, upgrade tech which is emphasising ancient problems PGI have failed to balance.

just to inform those of you who think clans and PTW have something to do with this issue. dragon slayer poptarts are on standby of course for TW's nerfings.

Been here long enough to know what has been going on, however-



And only now has Paul decided to look at this issue, logically, it follows that this nerf talk is a response to the outcry recently. It is certainly possible that this is something Paul and crew wanted to do for some time now, and it has simply taken PGI over a year to code it, but I like to give them the benefit of the doubt and think it doesn't take them a year to code a velocity change or trigger restriction. The charge mechanic itself was enough to basically remove gauss/ppc cry threads from the forum in general. Now that a DWF can carry twin gauss AND PPCs, it has resurfaced, as the pinpoint alpha is high enough again to get people to start carrying the combo more in public que.



Admittedly, I started it. SORRYS!! Lets get back to some lighter topics!

[StompingOnTanks]

Saw this awesome photoshop of Insanity Wolf. No idea what it's based off of but he looks like a BattleMech pilot to me so I couldn't help myself.

(It's called "insanity wolf new conglomerate" on memegenerator.net if you want it. )

The Awesome being my first assault mech as a noob.

(Literally the worst thing you can do with an Awesome build since you need as much room as possible for DHS. )

May true love overcome!

[wanderer]

StompingOnTanks, on 02 August 2014 - 01:09 PM, said:

Besides, who uses PPC + Gauss anymore? Really, Paul?

[StompingOnTanks]

Well you guys sure shut me up.

[Tank]

StompingOnTanks, on 02 August 2014 - 01:09 PM, said:

Besides, who uses PPC + Gauss anymore? Really, Paul?

And how is it Pay-To-Win when there are literally a dozen "free" mechs that can do PPC + Gauss combos?

Also I think Kerensky would like something like that:

Spoiler

[Opus]

[Ghost Rider LSOV]

Jenner entering the Crimson Strait tunnel from the side entrance, when an enemy Dire Wolf is waiting in there.

[Lily from animove]

Ustarish, on 18 July 2014 - 03:41 AM, said:

Spoiler

They're paying for airfare, accomodations, transport and food leaving all my budget available for Akihabara. And I've already passed the first few rounds, so all of these interviews are final-round - I just need to get at least one offer, and I'm off this rock permanently.

dat latency you gonna get in MW

[The Great Unwashed]

[IraqiWalker]

The Great Unwashed, on 06 August 2014 - 03:01 AM, said:

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[Noesis]

[MarineTech]

JennerCrusher, on 06 August 2014 - 09:52 AM, said:

Which type of mech is that?

Considering the costume it's dressed up in, likely an Assassin.

[TheFuzzyBunny]

JennerCrusher, on 06 August 2014 - 09:52 AM, said:

Which type of mech is that?

[TheFuzzyBunny]

JennerCrusher, on 06 August 2014 - 12:54 PM, said:

(btw the person in this pic is not me)

This tis not myself either!

[StompingOnTanks]

What if mechs had advertisements like cars do?

(Dammit, Meme Generator isn't working, I'm going to have to wing it guys!)

The Locust: Still Cheaper than your Family Car

(And about as survivable)

The Stalker: When absolutely every ************* in your sector must die, accept no substitute.

The Jagermech: By Davions. For Davions.

The Direwolf: Because the Jagermech wasn't big enough.

The Blackjack: Because some of you thought the Jagermech was too expensive.

Catapult: World-class mobile artillery.

Trebuchet: The Inner Sphere's smallest, fastest Catapult!

Kintaro: When the day comes that NARC is viable, we'll be there.

Raven: Sneak into enemy base. Hack their computers. Steal their p*rn. Sneak out. Mission accomplished.

The Spider: For the little troll in all of us.

Edited by StompingOnTanks, 06 August 2014 - 06:20 PM.

[RotS Targe]

http://mwomercs.com/...e-and-roll-out/