

Centurion Al Or Yen Lo Wang?
#1
Posted 14 February 2013 - 05:32 PM
#2
Posted 14 February 2013 - 05:52 PM
To distinguish mine from my 4SP, I put a PPC in the arm for sniping, with two MLs in the CT and two SRM4s. You can fire the PPC pretty much non-stop by itself, and the MLs/SRMs shouldn't overheat you either if you build the mech efficiently and don't try to use the PPC at close range.
This is my setup currently, just for example:
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...70feaae50f30e49
Works pretty well for me, but you could easily switch up the PPC for an ERPPC if you want to trade the minimum range for increased heat.
Edited by Elkfire, 14 February 2013 - 05:55 PM.
#3
Posted 14 February 2013 - 06:26 PM
Plus - the only Cent with an AC/20.
Minus - no missles. That's a big minus.
The YLW can be hit or miss. Some games I do crazy damage and get 5-6 kills/assists. That's 130k plus CBIlls for a win. Some games i get my wang shot off early and just zombie the rest of the match.
If you enjoy the A and the D, you will like it too. I have no regrets in the purchase.
The AL runs quite hot for me. But I haven't tried it since the last patch. I run with 1 LLAS and 3 MLAS. I might try Elkfire's PPC build. If you can handle the heat of a 4SP you should have no problem.
#4
Posted 14 February 2013 - 06:29 PM
#5
Posted 14 February 2013 - 06:35 PM
In short: unlike the -AL, the YLW is not very flexible, and requires some good piloting to make it effective. And great piloting (and aim) to make it shine. In the hands of a good pilot, it really can be a pretty decisive player for a Medium 'Mech.
Edited by Firestorm43, 14 February 2013 - 06:36 PM.
#6
Posted 14 February 2013 - 07:09 PM
#7
Posted 15 February 2013 - 05:22 AM
The CN9-AL is probably the most flexible of the Cent platforms. The venerable 2xLLAS, 2xMLAS, 250STD engine is still one of my favourite builds in the game. But you can do all kinds of goofy stuff with it. If you are willing to pack an XL engine (not something I really recommend in a Cent, but doable) you can get some insane PPC/SRM builds or become a mini-LRM truck.
The YLW only has ONE true build in my opinion. That said, it is a hell of a build. I absolutely love playing in my YLW, and the better I've gotten at the game, the more I appreciate the build. As I've said in a few posts now, it went from a mech I would use to solo-drop and grind up Cbills to my perfered medium striker. I'd use it even without the Cbill bonus at this point (although that certainly doesn't hurt).
Is it worth the money? That is a personal choice. If you want to master the Cents anyway, it would be a nice addition to your garage. If you JUST want the 30% bonus, the Flame or the Illya might be "better" mechs. If you just want some kind of Cent, I might recommend you pick up the CN9-AL and see if you like it enough to put out real money.
#8
Posted 15 February 2013 - 05:27 AM
#9
Posted 15 February 2013 - 06:39 AM
The Wang is a little bit of a one trick pony. You'll also have to drive it differently than the others, closer to the -D. Get a bigger engine to get the speed up (get a std 250 in there)and hit and run. Its really fun to run around and blow other mechs arms, legs, ears off.
Personally, I have more fun with the Wang (and the -D).
#10
Posted 15 February 2013 - 07:13 AM
#11
Posted 15 February 2013 - 07:19 AM
#12
Posted 15 February 2013 - 10:35 AM
#13
Posted 15 February 2013 - 10:38 AM
#14
Posted 15 February 2013 - 03:57 PM
Get them while they're hot!
#15
Posted 15 February 2013 - 04:29 PM
Didn't like it at all, once that arm is gone all you have left are 2 CT lasers.
As far as the arm goes, unless you're using an AC/20 or a pair of ballistics in the arm you can do the same build with an A and have 3 missile hardpoints to complement.
AL, however, is a nice Centurion, and the only Centurion I have where I use the right arm, I just find the arm ballistics too heavy/fragile on 50 tonners.
Edited by One Medic Army, 15 February 2013 - 04:30 PM.
#16
Posted 15 February 2013 - 05:53 PM
Edited by Op4blushift, 15 February 2013 - 05:53 PM.
#17
Posted 15 February 2013 - 06:21 PM
#18
Posted 15 February 2013 - 06:27 PM
#19
Posted 15 February 2013 - 06:58 PM
Op4blushift, on 15 February 2013 - 05:53 PM, said:
The YLW permanently takes up a mechbay slot, you need to buy another if you want it back.
Edited by Stingz, 15 February 2013 - 06:58 PM.
#20
Posted 15 February 2013 - 07:10 PM
Stingz, on 15 February 2013 - 06:58 PM, said:
The YLW permanently takes up a mechbay slot, you need to buy another if you want it back.
I just bought it and played a few rounds and I'm enjoying it quite a lot so I'm not too concerned. But if I did sell it would take the mechbay as well?
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