9 replies to this topic

[Tarmac]

The downside to Ferro-Fibrous used to be that it cost too much to repair. Now that we arn't paying for repairs, is it ok to use it now, or am I missing something?

[PiemasterXL]

Go for it.

[Davers]

The downside to FF is that it eats up 14 crit slots for a very small gain in tonnage. Usually those crit slots would be better off using DHS.

[Op4blushift]

It takes up 14 critical spots like endo steel does. So that means less space for weapons and items and what not.

[CoolLew]

if I'm going to use-up 14 critical spaces on my Atlas, what would be best, FF Armor or EndoSteel?

[PiemasterXL]

CoolLew, on 01 January 2013 - 04:49 PM, said:

if I'm going to use-up 14 critical spaces on my Atlas, what would be best, FF Armor or EndoSteel?

FF takes of 5% weight i believe, whereas endo takes off 10%

[Davers]

If you have to pick one, pick Endo. I think I looked at FF for my Dragon, and it would have freed up one whole ton.

[Star Colonel Mustard Kerensky]

CoolLew, on 01 January 2013 - 04:49 PM, said:

if I'm going to use-up 14 critical spaces on my Atlas, what would be best, FF Armor or EndoSteel?

Endo will give you 5 extra tons to play with.
FF MIGHT give you half of that.

[Dirus Nigh]

Stick it in your light mechs

[Fenix0742]

CoolLew, on 01 January 2013 - 04:49 PM, said:

if I'm going to use-up 14 critical spaces on my Atlas, what would be best, FF Armor or EndoSteel?

Using endo lets you upgrade your engine size. If you go with a 350, you get 2 extra slots for heatsinks, and if you're using doubles (you should be) this is 6 slots, offsetting the crit space cost of endo, and giving you faster speed and torso twist.