Jiyio, on 29 October 2012 - 09:01 PM, said:
what mech do you advise i get first? O.o
A Jenner, or a Cicada! The commando is too fragile for my tastes. If you like lights that is (or very fast mediums that is in the case of the cicada). There will be guides up soon with the hardpoints available to each (which weapon types you can mount where, and how many) for each variant, which has a large bearing on how each actually performs. I enjoy running them, however, as each will also give you some room for expansion; expensive stuff like Endo Steel, XL engines and DHS make them all the more viable, and give you something to work towards. I prefer the cicada atm, (the 2a - i THINK it has 6 energy hardpoints, aren't able to check right now) - fill it with MLAS, or SLAS if you don''t have double heatsinks) as it has more armor, and can move at around 130kph with an XL325.
Being lights, you almost always make money with them, unless you cram them with expensive upgrades. If it turns out you don't like them, you haven't shelled out a whole lot to buy them either, so not a huge loss there.
The JR7F has 6 energy hardpoints in the arms, and is popular as you can mount 6 small lasers there and toss out some respectable damage targeting the backs of poor, ponderous assault mechs.
Also, piloting light mechs is a very good way to build skill with the game, especially when knockdowns return and defecate in everyone's cereal again.
Have fun!