19 replies to this topic

[Roadbuster]

Just curious which weapons/weapon systems are used by most pilots.

Edited by Roadbuster, 03 January 2013 - 12:01 AM.

[GrimReality]

Ah, at last! An interesting and non-controversial poll!

[Quinton]

Just to get my kicks in before everyone else does, all your favorite weapons suck unless you picked my favorite, in that case you don't know how to use them properly and therefor suck as well.

[One Medic Army]

Well, I've cast my votes for favorite.
Let me make some guesses as to most commonly used however:
Medium Laser
SRM6
LRM15
SSRM2
UAC/5
AC/20
Gauss

[Kaspirikay]

I like LL, SSRM and UAC 5.

[CrashieJ]

ERPPC... I killed countless dilwads with 1 ERPPC. goes to show how underpowered it truly is

but if you want to keep giving it more power, by all means, do so, you're helping me more than you're helping yourself

also LBX 10 and Srm6 to huntdown those pesky lights

Edited by gavilatius, 03 January 2013 - 01:14 AM.

[MadPanda]

I'm going to vote for ppc, lrm20 and lbx10, just because I can.

[JP Josh]

erppc commando ignore it and you lost 30 armer in one senction within a short period of time. cc1 dual er ppc fire both same time do 20 dmg **** against scouts but when it hits em they run away like scared girls.

srm cat perfect ambush/defence kitty

ac 2
just need a mech where we can mount 4 of these things and then my dakadaka itch is scratched.

[Kaijin]

You forgot one.

[Henree]

Kaijin, on 03 January 2013 - 02:46 AM, said:

You forgot one.

haha yea

also I don' t vote.

[Apoc1138]

there's already lots of exactly this thread with voting on weapons, not going to vote in yet another one

edit; actually I lied, I just voted for all of the pointless / my least favourite weapons like the MG and Flamer just to skew the results

Edited by Apoc1138, 03 January 2013 - 03:49 AM.

[Roadbuster]

Kaijin, on 03 January 2013 - 02:46 AM, said:

You forgot one.

Which?
I didn't include AMS, TAG and NARC because they don't deal direct damage to a mech.

Quinton, on 03 January 2013 - 12:51 AM, said:

Just to get my kicks in before everyone else does, all your favorite weapons suck unless you picked my favorite, in that case you don't know how to use them properly and therefor suck as well.

I didn't make this poll to change any of my setups, I know what I prefer. It's just interresting to see how some weapons get used by the majority while others just seem to be there for completeness.

And why are they not used? Because they are not as effective as other weapons. That's obvious, but because of that there is a lack of diversity, and that's sad.

[Ryolacap]

I like ac20 ...it sucks but fun when you get good at hitting (I like a challenge) Most under appreciated weapon ...large pulse laser. Focuses damage to one area, 10 damage, so it'll one shot crit, and fast firing can brawl with it.

Edited by Ryolacap, 03 January 2013 - 04:42 AM.

[Joseph Mallan]

Right now... ERPPCs and Gauss Rifles.

[shotokan5]

large lasers, srm2. gauss rifle. after patch large lasers will be even more effective. srm2 perfect for small mechs with line of site killing with no waiting. gauss rifle. the power and range seem to me fair. only they have become like glass. I sneezed last night and lost my gauss. needs just a little more armor , stripped to much, But at range still a very effective weapon. just don't sneeze. Sorry forgot the LRM 15 light enough to not take up to much room but can still be effective.

Edited by shotokan5, 03 January 2013 - 08:20 AM.

[Windsaw]

Roadbuster, on 03 January 2013 - 12:00 AM, said:

Just curious which weapons/weapon systems are used by most pilots.

I'm afraid I didn't read your comment before voting.

I mean, SSRMs are not a favourite weapons of mine. In fact, I hate them. So I didn't vote for it.

But I use them quite often. Because I hate being totally helpless against other lights even more.

Edited by Windsaw, 03 January 2013 - 08:26 AM.

[IIIuminaughty]

ER PPCs, Er Large lasers, SRM6s+artimis, and LBX 10

[Thirdstar]

I honestly didn't expect Large Lasers to have enough of a fan following to challenge mediums. I love it, it isn't glamorous but gets the work done.

[Satan n stuff]

I voted for ( take a guess ) the ER PPC, all regular lasers ( not the ER large ) , the medium pulse laser, the LRM 15 and 20, SRM 6 and Streak SRM 2, the AC 2, 5 and 20 and the Gauss rifle.
Why not the PPC? The minimum range that's why.
Why not the ER large laser? Lasers aren't very good at sniping.
Why not the small or large pulse? Not worth it for the weight and heat cost.
Why not the LRM 5 or 10 or the SRM 2 or 4? More missiles + less heat > shorter delay + less weight. Also when combined with artemis the smaller launchers don't have the weight advantage.
Why not the Ultra AC 5? Jamming.
Why not the AC 10? No specific role and not very good at the roles of other ACs.
Why not the LB 10 X AC? Only useful against lights, and only barely useful at that.

Edited by Satan n stuff, 03 January 2013 - 08:54 AM.