zenstrata, on 22 November 2012 - 12:07 AM, said:
DISCLAIMER: I don't really care what mech someone brings. It may irk me, but I work within the CURRENT rules of the game, and post suggestions as needed.
Now that this is out of the way. I believe the concern is that Streak Cats and Gauss Cats are basically "easy mode."
Yes, a skilled or exceptional pilot can make them shine brighter than an average pilot, however even relatively average or below average pilots can get off easy piloting these.
This being said, I've said before and I'll say again: Organisation beats everything else (With the exception of organisation + skill). What I mean by this, is if the drop lead is playing smart and strategic, and his teammates are listening to him, no mech is actually a danger to the team.
When I command a drop, I use my attention to detail. I'll prioritise mediums and heavies over an Atlas, since they're easier to kill. The only exception to this is to rip off the right torso on the Atlas and take that big boy's heavy weapon. If the Catapult is packing streaks or SRMs, I'll call focus on his ears. If a Hunchback has a heavy laser variant or an AC20, I'll probably be focusing the right torso (Except with the...4SP I believe, which splits the lasers between both torso's and the arms).
I guess my point is: A mech is only so dangerous to your team as you allow it to be.