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[Regionsepia]

So I've started playing Trial Mech-only PUGs, in honor of the fact that most in-universe mechwarriors would have NOT had a customized, totally tricked-out mech to ride.

Although my performance is quite horrible, it's a change learning to deal with weapons you don't want, running too hot, and not always having AMS to have your back.

http://youtu.be/PltpjFBEa6Y

Anyone else trying this?

[Kdogg788]

Maybe one or two games at a pop, but my play time is rather limited, and I think of the time I have on as time that I should be productively building up my mech roster. when I play in trials, although I get Cbills for the match, there is no forward progress towards completing my mechs. It can be a nice change though if you want to mix it up. Customization isn't going anywhere, because it adds a level of strategy and depth to the game. Some may say that many players run the same min max builds, but not all do, and everyone likes a machine fine tuned to run exactly how they like. I think you meant "ECM" on your back...

-k

[Lord Ikka]

Depends on the day, how I'm feeling, and the trial Mech. Some have been decent, some have been horrible. Mostly I run my custom mechs, but if I'm bored or need a laugh I'll do it.

[Regionsepia]

Kdogg788, on 22 January 2013 - 06:43 AM, said:

... I think you meant "ECM" on your back...

hahah.. no actually meant having AMS to protect me. ..

But I think it's quite clear the trial mechs are not optimized can be seen in my rather successful last few games with a HBK-4SP. It's about the only stock mech that's quite survivable and useful.