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[ShadowThunder77]

but dosent ECM block tag???

BTW u do realize that the enemy isnt gonna hold still long enough for the missiles to zero in on the tagged mech right??

[Elizander]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 December 2012 - 09:23 PM, said:

but dosent ECM block tag???

BTW u do realize that the enemy isnt gonna hold still long enough for the missiles to zero in on the tagged mech right??

That's the part where you have to aim and keep the TAG laser on the enemy comes in...

[FrostCollar]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 December 2012 - 09:23 PM, said:

but dosent ECM block tag???

TAG cannot be used by friendly mechs within an enemy ECM bubble, but it can be used by friendly mechs outside the bubble on enemy mechs even if they are in the bubble.

So, as long as there is not an enemy ECM unit within 180m of a friendly mech, it can use TAG on any enemy mech come hell, high water, range limitations, or ECM jamming.

ShadowThunder77, on 16 December 2012 - 09:23 PM, said:

BTW u do realize that the enemy isnt gonna hold still long enough for the missiles to zero in on the tagged mech right??

This is a problem for all weapons in all games that feature moving targets.

[ShadowThunder77]

dosent tag currently have a short range that might put u within the bubble of an enemy ECM mech??

[FrostCollar]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 December 2012 - 09:30 PM, said:

dosent tag currently have a short range that might put u within the bubble of an enemy ECM mech??

No.
ECM bubble range: 180m.
Current TAG range: 450m.
TAG range after Dec. 18 patch: 750m.

[ShadowThunder77]

oh ok.

thank you

BTW would it be wasteful to use TAG with Streak SRMs??

Edited by ShadowThunder77, 16 December 2012 - 09:39 PM.

[ShadowThunder77]

would it be wasteful to use TAG with Streak SRMs??

[Ryolacap]

Your "play style" is to lock and spam? I really don't get the lock and spam group or how in any way someone could have fun playing in this way?

[FrostCollar]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 December 2012 - 09:46 PM, said:

would it be wasteful to use TAG with Streak SRMs??

I've found this combination only truly effective if you have ECM yourself. Using SSRMs means you get close to the enemy, and that means passing within range of enemy ECMs. TAG does reduce lock on times for SSRMs, but unless you have an ECM yourself to jam the enemy ECM, it won't make a difference once you get too close.

I have seem some ECM Commandos running around with three SSRMs and a TAG, too, though I personally cannot speak to their effectiveness.

Edited by FrostCollar, 16 December 2012 - 09:50 PM.

[ShadowThunder77]

can the commando 2D equip TAG??

[Owlfeathers]

Well, I use a Raven with 2 ER PPCs and about 12 DHS. You can fit about the same on a Jenner, and I've 1-shotted a Cat with that before, so I don't think it would be too hard to take out a Commando.

Edited by Owlfeathers, 16 December 2012 - 10:12 PM.

[ShadowThunder77]

can the commando 2D equip TAG??

[Kaijin]

ShadowThunder77, on 16 December 2012 - 09:00 PM, said:

my pre ECM playstyle was Lockons and LRM spam.

troll becomes obvious

[ShadowThunder77]

that dosent tell me if the Commando 2D can equip TAG

[MrPenguin]

Yes, it can equip TAG.

[ShadowThunder77]

thank you

[TheCaptainJZ]

I suggest putting on a med laser, not tag. tag won't help you with streaks too much, but the laser serves as a decent backup weapon if your right torso gets destroyed or you run out of ammo. You have to watch your heat though.

[zverofaust]

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