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[Skyfaller]

So it can load 8 machine guns and be somewhat useful for a change

[Hidirian]

Or they could just fix MGs and make this mech actually useful.

[blah40000]

8 MGs would only do 3.2 dps, and assuming you want sufficient ammo you'll need two or three tons of it, that's 10-11 tons right there.

a single a/c 2 with four or five tons of ammo does more dps, has vastly superior range, and more "burst" damage for the same weight and FAR less crits.

I understand that the MG is supposed to be a crit seeker, but it's just such a pathetic weapon overall it has no practical use.

[Skyfaller]

blah40000, on 15 November 2012 - 08:53 AM, said:

8 MGs would only do 3.2 dps, and assuming you want sufficient ammo you'll need two or three tons of it, that's 10-11 tons right there.

8mg = 4 tons. (each mg= .5 tons)
Ammo (2000 rnds) = 1 ton each.

Total of 8 mgs + 3 tons of ammo (6000rnds)= 7 tons.

3.2 dps is roughly between an Ac2 and a small laser so it's perfect.

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a single a/c 2 with four or five tons of ammo does more dps, has vastly superior range, and more "burst" damage for the same weight and FAR less crits

AC2 has lots of heat issues, is EXTREMELY heavy @ 6 tons and the ammo per ton is meager for its rate of fire.

8 mg's would be like a single AC2 yes.. but with no heat, short range and crit-seeker. A very nice combo if the Cicada uses a med pulser (= range as MG's) along with it.

Note im not asking for the MG to be changed, just the weapon slots on a mech that is significantly neutered because of its lack of projectile weapon choices.

Edited by Skyfaller, 15 November 2012 - 10:40 AM.

[Crazycajun]

Skyfaller, on 15 November 2012 - 10:39 AM, said:

8mg = 4 tons. (each mg= .5 tons)
Ammo (2000 rnds) = 1 ton each.

Total of 8 mgs + 3 tons of ammo (6000rnds)= 7 tons.

3.2 dps is roughly between an Ac2 and a small laser so it's perfect.



AC2 has lots of heat issues, is EXTREMELY heavy @ 6 tons and the ammo per ton is meager for its rate of fire.

8 mg's would be like a single AC2 yes.. but with no heat, short range and crit-seeker. A very nice combo if the Cicada uses a med pulser (= range as MG's) along with it.

Note im not asking for the MG to be changed, just the weapon slots on a mech that is significantly neutered because of its lack of projectile weapon choices.

Skyfaller, on 15 November 2012 - 10:39 AM, said:

8mg = 4 tons. (each mg= .5 tons)
Ammo (2000 rnds) = 1 ton each.

Total of 8 mgs + 3 tons of ammo (6000rnds)= 7 tons.

3.2 dps is roughly between an Ac2 and a small laser so it's perfect.



AC2 has lots of heat issues, is EXTREMELY heavy @ 6 tons and the ammo per ton is meager for its rate of fire.

8 mg's would be like a single AC2 yes.. but with no heat, short range and crit-seeker. A very nice combo if the Cicada uses a med pulser (= range as MG's) along with it.

Note im not asking for the MG to be changed, just the weapon slots on a mech that is significantly neutered because of its lack of projectile weapon choices.

i like it ... Cajun seal of approval

[MaddMaxx]

blah40000, on 15 November 2012 - 08:53 AM, said:

but it's just such a pathetic weapon overall it has no practical use.

Oh come now. It still has the coolest sound in the game. That has to count for something.

Edited by MaddMaxx, 15 November 2012 - 11:34 AM.