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[GalaxyBluestar]

Inappropriate1191, on 26 December 2012 - 03:18 PM, said:

My favorite is my Atlas-RS with 4 large lasers, LB 10-X, and 2x SRM/4 with STD 300 engine and DHS. He lays down the hurt.
My next is my Atlas-D with AC/20, LRM/10, SRM/4, and 4x MLas with STD 335 engine and DHS. It works out pretty well, the LRMs tend to soften targets as I close in, and I close in a little bit faster thanks to the more powerful engine.

I have an Atlas D-DC, but I just can't get the right config for it. Tried running an XL 320 engine, LRM/10, 2x LRM/5, Gauss Rifle, AC/2, and two large lasers, but it didn't work out for obvious reasons. Even trying to keep it long range, the Gauss seems to explode when someone so much as looks at it, even when the armor hasn't been breached on front or back.

Also have an Awesome 9M. It's a joke mech/harasser.

wow good builds that aren't cheesy! well done sir and i agree especially that the 9m is a joke harrasser, been stuck with one for months XD

[imdrunkontea]

Sears, on 26 December 2012 - 05:54 AM, said:

While not exactly proof, it is slightly worrying your two best mechs are Hero Mechs. Those Two in particular do have attractive hardpoints.

Does best mech have to be the one you do the best in or just your favourite?

I like my modded HBK 4G(F) Endo, 12 Double HS, 3 Med Pulse, AC 20 + 3 tons of ammo, CASE. When Machine guns receive a buff I may swap the head med pulse for a medium laser, take out a heat sink and add 2 machine guns and a ton of ammo to the hunch.

EDIT: Spelling

The 4 LLaser build works well with the Catapult K2 as well, with more distribution of weapons for longevity and durability.

[GalaxyBluestar]

Red squirrel, on 26 December 2012 - 11:38 PM, said:

That is one reason I stopped using light and ECM mechs.So the 6PPC Splatterpult is already the harder than normal mode I'd say since you are constantly overheating. And there are lots of lol if you can get the RVN-3L or COM-2D with PPCs.
Until the lagshield and ECM issues are fixed this game is just inbalanced-online.

the stalker with 6ppc can get 2 alphas out before overheat and really it only takes one to pretty much annhilate medium mechs! the splatterpults don't overheat and are as deadly as the streak cats. they can be taken when you've got the elbow room to but in towns they have one of the highest in your face alphas around! seen many of them out on the fields.

Edited by GalaxyBluestar, 27 December 2012 - 12:13 AM.

[Arcturious]

Not enough non hero Dragon love.

My 5N has: FF, ES, XL350. 2x MPL, SRM6 (2T ammo) and an LB10X (3T ammo). As many HS and armour as can fit.
My 1N has: ES, XL300, 1x ML, 2x SSRM2, 2x AC5. As much ammo / HS / armour as you need.
My 1C has: ES, STD260, 4x ML, LRM10, AC2. No DHS. So as much ammo / HS as will fit. This build was for low upkeep and proof you don't need all the fancy trimmings.

There are heaps more builds I try out but I come back to these or with slight variations (like if I ramp up the 1C to XL and upgrade the AC etc). An AC10, ML and LRM10 build is also a keeper.

[J4ckInthebox]

6 SRM6 A1 cat because skill is for pu55ies.

3 LL Muromets: alpha strike all day!

3MG + 2 LPL Dragon-5N: cuddle with one hand, slap with the other !

6PPC Awesome 8-Q: heat effiwhat ?

Edited by J4ckInthebox, 27 December 2012 - 04:28 AM.

[Pr8Dator]

Arcturious, on 27 December 2012 - 04:18 AM, said:

Not enough non hero Dragon love.

My 5N has: FF, ES, XL350. 2x MPL, SRM6 (2T ammo) and an LB10X (3T ammo). As many HS and armour as can fit.
My 1N has: ES, XL300, 1x ML, 2x SSRM2, 2x AC5. As much ammo / HS / armour as you need.
My 1C has: ES, STD260, 4x ML, LRM10, AC2. No DHS. So as much ammo / HS as will fit. This build was for low upkeep and proof you don't need all the fancy trimmings.

There are heaps more builds I try out but I come back to these or with slight variations (like if I ramp up the 1C to XL and upgrade the AC etc). An AC10, ML and LRM10 build is also a keeper.

I am trying to bring my Fang and Flame to elite so I thought I try out a 5N just because the right arm look so cool. However, I found that there is nothing the 5N can do that my Fang cannot do exactly except for the crappy 3MG config... which is completely useless until MGs are buffed.

[TruePoindexter]

http://mwomercs.com/...gameplay-video/

Reference Build:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f138654755b83cb

[CDLord HHGD]

stjobe, on 26 December 2012 - 05:50 PM, said:

It adds up nicely, with 0.07 tons to spare:

Spoiler

Chassis Name: Hunchback
Model Name: HBK-4G
Variant Name: ItAllAddsUp
 
Engine: 245 Reg Engine
Internal Type: Endo Steel
Armor Type: Ferro Fibrous
Heat Sinks: 10 (9) Double Heat Sinks
 
Tonnage: 49,93
Speed: 79,4 kph
Armor Total: 338
Alpha Strike Damage: 35,00
Alpha Strike Heat: 18,00
Firepower: 8,75 dps
Heat Efficiency: 31,11%
Effective Range of Loadout: 270m
 
Head: 18/18
Right Torso: 40/48
Right Rear Torso: 8/48
Center Torso: 52/64
Center Rear Torso: 12/64
Left Torso: 40/48
Left Rear Torso: 8/48
Right Arm: 32/32
Left Arm: 32/32
Right Leg: 48/48
Left Leg: 48/48
 
Right Arm:
Medium Laser
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
 
Left Arm:
Medium Laser
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
 
Right Torso:
AC20
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
 
Left Torso:
AC20 Ammo
AC20 Ammo
AC20 Ammo
Double Heat Sink
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
 
Center Torso:
Ferro Fibrous
Ferro Fibrous
 
Head:
Medium Laser
 
Right Leg:
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
 
Left Leg:
Endo Steel
Endo Steel
 
File created using MWO Mechbay

Ah, the internal HS.... What's the heat efficiency rating?

[TruePoindexter]

cdlord, on 27 December 2012 - 11:03 AM, said:

Ah, the internal HS.... What's the heat efficiency rating?

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...768990b16a3d9dc
1.11 or so according to the online builder though it may calculate things differently.

[Robdillard]

Love this mech surprised nobody went with this D-DC variant

CT- Standard 300 engine-2x DHS in slots there, Guardian ECM Standard armor
RT-Guass Rifle,2 tons of Guass ammo(this ammo does NOT blow up just the gun)- Stock armor
LT-3x Streak 2 3x DHS
RA-ER Large Laser 2x dhs Stock armor
LA-ER Large Laser 2x DHS Stock Armor
RL/LL- 66 armor for each of them put 2 tons of streak ammo in one of the legs and 2 tons of guass in the other.

This mech is designed to win the direct fire long range fights. Should a light mech arrive just streak him down in either disrupt or counter mode. using your lasers for the extra damage.

I find this thing to be a monster largely. I do not play it as often but it is a hard to put down mech when engaged by just about everything given its precision damage.

I have been eliting a lot of other chasis though but I do love this guy typically high damage high kills on average

Edited by Robdillard, 28 December 2012 - 07:39 AM.

[Koreanese]

I have over 1 mil xp on my cataphract x1.... yes i played a lot of it and it never fails me.

[Pr8Dator]

Koreanese, on 28 December 2012 - 07:13 AM, said:

I have over 1 mil xp on my cataphract x1.... yes i played a lot of it and it never fails me.

Whats your 1X build? 1X is the only phract I don't have and the ability to boat 5 big energy weapons and still run at the speed of a medium mech feels really interesting. Like a slower Flame with one extra gun.

[Koreanese]

Believe it or not my 1x has puny alpha strike dmg, 5 med las and 1 ac10. But i think u seen me play few times and i hold my weight. Alpha strike dont mean a damn to me as a brawler

[Pr8Dator]

Koreanese, on 28 December 2012 - 07:16 AM, said:

Believe it or not my 1x has puny alpha strike dmg, 5 med las and 1 ac10. But i think u seen me play few times and i hold my weight. Alpha strike dont mean a damn to me as a brawler

Indeed, brawlers need DPS, not alpha. Skirmishers need a meaningful alpha, not brawlers. So yes, I have seen you hold your own in the field quite a bit indeed.

[Aidan Malchor]

4G Hunch
9M Awesome
Muromets

[Sug]

Hunchback-4SP

DHS
Standard 260 engine (92kph)
4 Med Pulse Lasers
1 Medium Laser

I use the medium laser to lag sight the 4 pulse lasers. It puts out a surprising amount of damage. It's easily as effective at my 6 medum laser Hunch and depending on the map I can get 6-7 shots with the pulse lasers before I have to watch my heat.

[Throat Punch]

Dual AC/20, Dual Medium Laser Catapult K2