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[The Velociraptor]

Hey guys,

I just started the game yesterday, first time in the universe of Mechs.

Games sounds fun so far, even though I'm very confused with the loadouts and customisation menu from the mechs. I was expecting a very good fitting system like in EvE online where everything is clear.

Anyway could anyone help me mod my cicada 3C with this: 4x AC/2.

i'd love to fit those babies. Though even after selling the base PCC and 2x machinegun I only have 3 tons available !

So I guess I'll have to :
-Change engine?
-Change armors values ?
-seems I can't sell/remove the machingun ammo in my CT.

Would appreciate if some experienced players could quickly tell me what to do to optimise my ship into a 4x AC/2 gun cruiser

Thanks !

[Hex Pallett]

Why the F would buy a Cicada....

1. It's impossible to install 4x AC2 on ANY Mech. I've never tried Cicada but my best guess is you can only put one in there. Hardpoint number doesn't matter, it's the weight.

2. You can't sell MG ammo but you can just drag them away and dispose them in the inventory column.

3. Cicada is basically a light Mech disguised as a medium, which is meant to do scouting jobs in most cases. Your armor is already like paper comparing to other medium mechs. You may wanna save some CBill and buy the largest XL engine possible.

[The Velociraptor]

Damn I got mind tricked !!

I bought Cicada because it says 4x Ballistic hardpoint.
Wanted to make a ballistic boat instead of a laser boat like every other mechs.

Thanks for your answers Helmstif.

So what chassis would you recommand for:
-high firepower at close range
-medium sustainability
-good movement speed

Edited by The Velociraptor, 30 October 2012 - 04:25 PM.

[RAM]

Is it doable? Yes… will it be functional? Pretty much no.

Essentially, you will need a smaller XL Engine & Endo Steel Internals. Double Heat Sinks would help as well. No need for Fero-Fiberous since you will not use any Armour at all. A 200 XL engine will give you 5 tons of ammo for your 4 AC2s. Good luck!


RAM
ELH

[Mystere]

I've been able to put 2 AC/2s on the Cicada. Putting in 3 might even be possible. But, you'll have to sacrifice a lot.

I used the dual AC/2 setup to **** off the enemy and have one or more of them chase me ... into a trap.

[The Velociraptor]

I'm kind of sad those balistic weapons are so hard to fit in.
I was really looking forwards for autocannons instead of lasers, especially because they would release less heat.

I believe it's eve online influence that made me think laser/artillary where equal.

Thanks for the replies guys.