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Cataphract Review & Thoughts


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#1 evillittlestew

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 07:20 AM

Hey people stew again and here with the Review of the Cataphract if you enjoy please leave a like and leave any feed back here thank you :P


Edited by stuartputt, 24 December 2012 - 07:21 AM.


#2 Scar

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 08:04 AM

Not bad. At least you've tried to do something. But it would be better and more interesting, if you bring some more expertise to analyze the different configs and tactics which may be applied with the different versions of Phract.

As Phract-addicted unit-leader, who's basing the whole companies on the Phract chassis only, i can say - this chassis has a HUGE potential and being properly configured(and of course - with a damn good pilots) can easily beat the companies of Assaults(with or w/o ECM D-DC).

And the most thing i(but not only me) love in it - it's a speed and the freedom of maneuver.

Here is some videos from random matches. Sorry, i'm not gonna show you my latest and exclusive configs and unit tactics with Phract setups - but it's more than enough for begginers to understand this chassis and start to spread the Death in the random matches, using the strong sides of the different versions of Phract.

3D: The Lone Ambusher


2X: Direct mid/close combat


3D: Behind the Enemy Lines / Reaping an LRM Atlas


3D: Another reap of LRM Atlas


P.S. BTW, 4X is the most uninteresting version - i run it, i have it, i rock with it, but...it's too slow for me, for my pilots and for my merc-companies. But anyway - any Cataphract ROCKS!!!

Edited by Scar, 24 December 2012 - 08:10 AM.


#3 Aegis Kleais

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 08:19 AM

The Phract has been the best chassis for me, but has lost a lot of its ability to brawl and in-fight due to the model flaw and subsequent lateral arm range reduction. That has single handedly been the biggest drawback with an otherwise very capable design.

It can't bring the biggest punch in the game, but its damage to armor to speed ratio is spot on with where I like to be.

#4 Scar

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 08:28 AM

View PostAegis Kleais, on 24 December 2012 - 08:19 AM, said:

It can't bring the biggest punch in the game, but its damage to armor to speed ratio is spot on with where I like to be.

Exactly, Aegis.

#5 Aegis Kleais

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 08:30 AM

View PostScar, on 24 December 2012 - 08:28 AM, said:

Exactly, Aegis.

Hey, nice flank maneuver in that video of yours. Always impressed to see real-world tactics applied in a game (and never surprised to see the tried and true ones end up successful) :P

#6 Lefty Lucy

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 08:39 AM

"3D not sure what you can do with that. Probably not much."

LOL.

One of the only heavy mechs used extensively in competitive play.

Not sure what you can do with that.

Really.

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 08:47 AM

View PostLefty Lucy, on 24 December 2012 - 08:39 AM, said:

"3D not sure what you can do with that. Probably not much."

LOL.

One of the only heavy mechs used extensively in competitive play.

Not sure what you can do with that.

Really.



The 3D CTF has multiple builds that are amazing, they will be even more amazing when Jump jets are buffed.

#8 Lefty Lucy

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 08:53 AM

View PostI WildCard I, on 24 December 2012 - 08:47 AM, said:



The 3D CTF has multiple builds that are amazing, they will be even more amazing when Jump jets are buffed.


Yep. When I really want to play with a design, the 3D is the one I keep returning to. GR jump sniper. PPC jump sniper, UAC5 skirmishier, AC10 brawler, the 3D really has a lot going for it.

#9 evillittlestew

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 03:15 PM

well i don't play competitive soooo :ph34r: i just give a basic review and thoughts on the mech i have :lol: sorry im not "pro" XD





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