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[Jarinolde]

Hello,

I am looking to purchase and build my very first 'Mech (now that the new economy update has given me the funds to do so). I have a pretty clear idea of what I want, and through a program was able to plan out my purchase, but unlike the single player Mechwarrior games I am unable try take it for a "test drive" so I am looking for a second opinion as to whether it's a decent start.

I will be purchasing a CPLT-K2. Here are the stats of my current build:

Engine: STD 250
Heat: 18 DBL Heat Sinks

Weapons
2x AC2
4x MLAS
1x AMS

4x AC2 Ammo
2x AMS Ammo

Armor: Endo-Steel (.## is rear armor)
HD: 18/18
R&LT: 44.16/60
CT: 60.22/84
R&LA: 40/40
R&LL: 50/60

This is mainly ment to be a short to medium range 'Mech, using the AC2's while closing in to get good shots off with the MLAS. How well do you think this 'Mech would perform in a typical pug match?

[Hammerfinn]

I'd probably drop one ton of AMS ammo for another DHS (if you ahve the crits) or ton of AC2 ammo. Could be a pretty effective build, but it looks like it will run pretty hot.

I'd definitely run endosteel, but that's structure, not armor. I'd stay away form FerroFibrous armor; looks like you won't have the crits for it, and endo saves more weight.

[nungunz]

Seems a bit slow with a 250, I'd try upping that to a 275 or 300 (go with an XL if you have to).

To save weight, you can also loose one ton of AMS ammo. Maybe strip the leg armor to 20-24 points a piece. Always Endo-Steel over Ferro-Fibrous (saves more weight 100% of the time). You could also see what 3 tons of AC/2 ammo nets you, I don't think you need 4 unless you are going nuts all the time with them.

Overall it's a very sturdy build and 18 doubles gives you great heat dissipation. You could definitely up the speed on that thing with a larger engine (and free up 3 or 6 crit slots depending on if you take a 275 or 300).

[ElLocoMarko]

That looks like a fun purchase. Catapults are a good chassis and you could eventually play around with all kinds of fun loadouts. Dual torso ballistics... I wonder what dual AC/20 would be like No one seems to do it so probably not good... but fun to do once.

I'm on my forth mech without any premium time bonuses and it was a bit of a slog getting here. I still don't have an XL engine and I realize that if I showed discipline early I could have saved, bought it and then moved it from mech to mech. I recommend that path, but I didn't do it. I don't have an XL... and if you want AC/20 in your torso... XL won't fit.

[nungunz]

ElLocoMarko, on 19 December 2012 - 04:09 PM, said:

That looks like a fun purchase. Catapults are a good chassis and you could eventually play around with all kinds of fun loadouts. Dual torso ballistics... I wonder what dual AC/20 would be like No one seems to do it so probably not good... but fun to do once.

I'll post up my AC/20 build when I get back home. I have fun with it.

[Thunder Lips Express]

ElLocoMarko, on 19 December 2012 - 04:09 PM, said:

That looks like a fun purchase. Catapults are a good chassis and you could eventually play around with all kinds of fun loadouts. Dual torso ballistics... I wonder what dual AC/20 would be like No one seems to do it so probably not good... but fun to do once.

I'm on my forth mech without any premium time bonuses and it was a bit of a slog getting here. I still don't have an XL engine and I realize that if I showed discipline early I could have saved, bought it and then moved it from mech to mech. I recommend that path, but I didn't do it. I don't have an XL... and if you want AC/20 in your torso... XL won't fit.

I use dual ac/20 with 2 medium lasers, 250 engine, dual heat sinks, and endo steel structure, it's pretty slow but packs a mean punch

[nungunz]

Ecliptor, on 19 December 2012 - 04:56 PM, said:

I use dual ac/20 with 2 medium lasers, 250 engine, dual heat sinks, and endo steel structure, it's pretty slow but packs a mean punch

I run similar, but with small instead of mediums....I wanted the extra ammo.

How many tons of ammo do you run and what is your armor at?

Though I may be driving a STD 225, not sure, will have to check at home.

Edited by nungunz, 19 December 2012 - 05:04 PM.