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I want to learn my missiles.
What's the best heavy chassis to load out a "support" missile boat.
I'm thinking something in the 5-700m engagement range.
Preferably with a snub ppc for when I run out of ammo.
Not sure if it's universal for everybody. But a sure-fire way to get there, in Steam:
1) Click on your username in the upper-right corner (next to "Big picture mode")
2) View My Profile
3) Click on Screenshots in the sidebar to the right
4) Just above the recently added screenshots, there's a row: "Viewing | image wall | Newest first | All Your Screenshots | Upload Screenshots | Manage Screenshots"
4a) click on Upload Screenshots
5) Select an MWO screenshot and click on "Show On Disk"
Make a note of that folder, that's where Steam dumps your MWO screenshots
Erlkönig on
| Origin/R*SC: Ein7919 | Battle.net: Erlkonig#1448 | XBL: Lexicanum | Steam: Der Erlkönig (the umlaut is important) |
I want to learn my missiles.
What's the best heavy chassis to load out a "support" missile boat.
I'm thinking something in the 5-700m engagement range.
Preferably with a snub ppc for when I run out of ammo.
bonus points for being on "sale"
I don't know what mechs are on sale. But the cheesiest are the Timber Wolf and Mad Dog. But for Snub Nose PPCs... Hmm... Catapult maybe?
So is there going to be a FW Oosik night tonight or just regular shenanigans?
A good missile mech, like most mechs, comes down to how hard points sit on the chassis. Right now in meta for most mechs you want high points where you can fire with minimal exposure.
If you're building a missile mech you want something with a lot of tubes instead. For instance, most Atlas variants have a missile slot where there are only 10 tubes so an LRM20 fires in two volleys. This sucks for AMS.
Additionally for the Mad Dog its torso tubes face at something like a 45 degree angle, meaning they can volley much tighter to cover than a 90 degree tube like those of a Catapult can.
So is there going to be a FW Oosik night tonight or just regular shenanigans?
calling it by ear. If people show up and just want regular that's fine with me
I want to learn my missiles.
What's the best heavy chassis to load out a "support" missile boat.
I'm thinking something in the 5-700m engagement range.
Preferably with a snub ppc for when I run out of ammo.
Sunspider is nice too. ECM and excellent slots for LRMs or ATMs. The 3xATM9 Sunspider is disgustingly good and can hit for up to 81 points of damage per salvo.
Fiendishrabbit on
"The western world sips from a poisonous cocktail: Polarisation, populism, protectionism and post-truth"
-Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden
How good does the Hunchback run missiles? The SRM variant, not the one with the LRM-lunchbox. Not as flexible as a heavy, but being a medium you get some mobility and you aren't as much of a walking barn door when it comes to incoming fire.
I've put together a loadout around a MRM 40 with a brace of medium lasers for backup, also rocket launcher that looks like it might be entertaining. HBK-4SP
That'd be fine. MRM firing patterns make tube counts less important. I don't remember weights off the top of my head but consider dropping the rockets for ams
A good missile mech, like most mechs, comes down to how hard points sit on the chassis. Right now in meta for most mechs you want high points where you can fire with minimal exposure.
If you're building a missile mech you want something with a lot of tubes instead. For instance, most Atlas variants have a missile slot where there are only 10 tubes so an LRM20 fires in two volleys. This sucks for AMS.
Additionally for the Mad Dog its torso tubes face at something like a 45 degree angle, meaning they can volley much tighter to cover than a 90 degree tube like those of a Catapult can.
So is there going to be a FW Oosik night tonight or just regular shenanigans?
calling it by ear. If people show up and just want regular that's fine with me
I don't think the orientation of the launchers has any effect on LRM launch angles. The missiles start arcing immediately after they leave the tubes. Any difference between the Mad Dog and Catapult launch angles are probably more attributable to differences between Clan and IS LRMs
How good does the Hunchback run missiles? The SRM variant, not the one with the LRM-lunchbox. Not as flexible as a heavy, but being a medium you get some mobility and you aren't as much of a walking barn door when it comes to incoming fire.
I've put together a loadout around a MRM 40 with a brace of medium lasers for backup, also rocket launcher that looks like it might be entertaining. HBK-4SP
The SRM 4SP is one of my original favorite rides. The build packs a surprising wallop with twin SRM6s and four MLAS. You've got more than enough room to max your armor out and drop a maxed out engine in there and you're gonna want it so that you can get in, do your damage, and GTFO. If I was gonna update my old ride for the modern era it'd prolly look something like this: HBK-4SP. Yeah, the MLAS aren't symmetrical but that head laser has won me matches and I will never roll an HBK without one.
If you want to use an HBK as an MRM carrier I'd recommend going for the 4J variant simply because it should allow the MRMs to fire in a bigger wave thanks to the higher tube count making them easier to aim.
Don't underestimate the Griffon 2N. ECM and 4 Missile hardpoints in the torso. Only 2 energy hardpoints though, so not a good LRM candidate. But definitely a good platform for MRMs or SRMs.
"The western world sips from a poisonous cocktail: Polarisation, populism, protectionism and post-truth"
-Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden
Also, had to leave for work with 188/200 for the free mech. (But I bought a PIR-2, RGH-1c, and Dragon.. uh.. 1m? That was on sale, so I'm still ok).
Also, sadly, I think my screenshot didnt work, but the RGH-1C in a splat build.. Dumped a 780dmg game, in which one of those kills was a completely fresh Pirahana ran straight at me and was vaporized. I suprised myself even.
Alsoalso - Vapor Eagle soon!
Alsoalsoalso - updated my paint with the offical blue/orange/white + crusader pattern looks good
"Hey, want a Skull Servent? He's Evil." XFIRE:redspo0n (Yep, Zero in there) XBL: Pinkspo0n
Thanks for the matches tonight. Took me a few to get into fighting form.
I really got stuck into the bushwacker and running anything else got me murdered right quick.
I'm gonna have to invest some time into something in each class.
Styrofoam Sammich had some great kills so I just followed him where possible
That could be hazardous to your health if he leads you to being in front of my King Crab claws or anywhere in the front +/-5 degrees of my Dire Wolf. I kinda can't see anything except for red doritos and explosions when I've got the cannons spun up.
| Origin/R*SC: Ein7919 | Battle.net: Erlkonig#1448 | XBL: Lexicanum | Steam: Der Erlkönig (the umlaut is important) |
"The western world sips from a poisonous cocktail: Polarisation, populism, protectionism and post-truth"
-Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden
I think that's the match I was in. Polaris City in a LRM boat MDD Revenant. Perfect combo.
They might as well call that map Overhead Cover in the dark.
After I died I spectated you. I'm assuming you launched a drone near the end to keep your lock on the other guy while he was behind cover?
I think I need to start useing consumables in situations like that.
I think that's the match I was in. Polaris City in a LRM boat MDD Revenant. Perfect combo.
They might as well call that map Overhead Cover in the dark.
After I died I spectated you. I'm assuming you launched a drone near the end to keep your lock on the other guy while he was behind cover?
I think I need to start useing consumables in situations like that.
Not so much the lock as just situational awareness - I was trying to stay behind the Fafnir, and there was a.. Blackjack? running around still that I didnt want running up unannounced. Plus later in n the match, nobodies thinking to shoot them down.
"Hey, want a Skull Servent? He's Evil." XFIRE:redspo0n (Yep, Zero in there) XBL: Pinkspo0n
I snagged a Gray Death for free from Majestic's stream last night while I was winding down. Looking up builds for it now, but tentatively I've gone with AC10, 4ERSL, RL30, and LFE 265.
A quick update from tabletop land for anyone wondering about the new sets:
Update From Catalyst On The New BattleTech Box Sets
Good news, ‘Mech fans! The upcoming BattleTech box sets, including the BattleTech Beginner Box and BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat, are on their way to America right now!
According to Catalyst’s most recent update on the matter, both board games have finally been printed and are on their way. They shipped on October 30th, and are due to arrive on the East Coast somewhere on November 26th.
Only a year after they could have rode the wave of a new Battletech game, and they'll probably be out of stock again by the time Mechwarrior 5 comes out.
Only a year after they could have rode the wave of a new Battletech game, and they'll probably be out of print again by the time Mechwarrior 5 comes out.
Oh ye of little faith. CGL has stated repeatedly that they're committed to keeping the new boxes in production and in stock.
The first printing is absolutely going to sell through, so I won't be surprised when there's a out-of-stock lull, but I'm hopeful they'll be on top of it this time.
I'm just thinking that the rush for boxes will wipe out their first few runs. Then they order more and then they sit. Till that batch sells out and they don't order another big order and MW5 comes out and there will be a demand that isn't met and suddenly people are paying scalping prices.
Which is why I'm hoping to get a box sooner than later for this.
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Not sure if it's universal for everybody. But a sure-fire way to get there, in Steam:
1) Click on your username in the upper-right corner (next to "Big picture mode")
2) View My Profile
3) Click on Screenshots in the sidebar to the right
4) Just above the recently added screenshots, there's a row: "Viewing | image wall | Newest first | All Your Screenshots | Upload Screenshots | Manage Screenshots"
4a) click on Upload Screenshots
5) Select an MWO screenshot and click on "Show On Disk"
Make a note of that folder, that's where Steam dumps your MWO screenshots
I don't know what mechs are on sale. But the cheesiest are the Timber Wolf and Mad Dog. But for Snub Nose PPCs... Hmm... Catapult maybe?
So is there going to be a FW Oosik night tonight or just regular shenanigans?
Used to be here:
C:\Users\username\Saved Games\MechWarrior Online\ScreenShots
Steam: betsuni7
If you're building a missile mech you want something with a lot of tubes instead. For instance, most Atlas variants have a missile slot where there are only 10 tubes so an LRM20 fires in two volleys. This sucks for AMS.
Additionally for the Mad Dog its torso tubes face at something like a 45 degree angle, meaning they can volley much tighter to cover than a 90 degree tube like those of a Catapult can.
calling it by ear. If people show up and just want regular that's fine with me
Steam: betsuni7
Well it is a 500+ year old IS chassis.
Sunspider is nice too. ECM and excellent slots for LRMs or ATMs. The 3xATM9 Sunspider is disgustingly good and can hit for up to 81 points of damage per salvo.
-Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden
Not to mention given bunny ears that count as the torso hit box.
Steam: betsuni7
I've put together a loadout around a MRM 40 with a brace of medium lasers for backup, also rocket launcher that looks like it might be entertaining.
HBK-4SP
I don't think the orientation of the launchers has any effect on LRM launch angles. The missiles start arcing immediately after they leave the tubes. Any difference between the Mad Dog and Catapult launch angles are probably more attributable to differences between Clan and IS LRMs
The SRM 4SP is one of my original favorite rides. The build packs a surprising wallop with twin SRM6s and four MLAS. You've got more than enough room to max your armor out and drop a maxed out engine in there and you're gonna want it so that you can get in, do your damage, and GTFO. If I was gonna update my old ride for the modern era it'd prolly look something like this: HBK-4SP. Yeah, the MLAS aren't symmetrical but that head laser has won me matches and I will never roll an HBK without one.
If you want to use an HBK as an MRM carrier I'd recommend going for the 4J variant simply because it should allow the MRMs to fire in a bigger wave thanks to the higher tube count making them easier to aim.
-Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden
Then the Bushwhacker pushed it out and I have not paid attention since then.
Edit: * Scouting for Faction Warfare.
Steam: betsuni7
I'm in game and dropping with Aridhol.
Steam: betsuni7
XBL : lJesse Custerl | MWO: Jesse Custer | Best vid ever. | 2nd best vid ever.
Also, had to leave for work with 188/200 for the free mech. (But I bought a PIR-2, RGH-1c, and Dragon.. uh.. 1m? That was on sale, so I'm still ok).
Also, sadly, I think my screenshot didnt work, but the RGH-1C in a splat build.. Dumped a 780dmg game, in which one of those kills was a completely fresh Pirahana ran straight at me and was vaporized. I suprised myself even.
Alsoalso - Vapor Eagle soon!
Alsoalsoalso - updated my paint with the offical blue/orange/white + crusader pattern looks good
XFIRE:redspo0n (Yep, Zero in there) XBL: Pinkspo0n
XFIRE:redspo0n (Yep, Zero in there) XBL: Pinkspo0n
Steam: betsuni7
Hey now, I'm still learning all the ways to weave "windowlickers" and "paint-chip snacking" into my standard rotation of complaints.
Fixed.
XFIRE:redspo0n (Yep, Zero in there) XBL: Pinkspo0n
I really got stuck into the bushwacker and running anything else got me murdered right quick.
I'm gonna have to invest some time into something in each class.
@Styrofoam Sammich had some great kills so I just followed him where possible
That could be hazardous to your health if he leads you to being in front of my King Crab claws or anywhere in the front +/-5 degrees of my Dire Wolf. I kinda can't see anything except for red doritos and explosions when I've got the cannons spun up.
XBL : lJesse Custerl | MWO: Jesse Custer | Best vid ever. | 2nd best vid ever.
-Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden
that's no problem because that's how I handle my problems too.
Get up close and dakka until someone stops.
The blood lust got me tonight and I tried to box an Atlas in my Shadowhawk
XFIRE:redspo0n (Yep, Zero in there) XBL: Pinkspo0n
I think that's the match I was in. Polaris City in a LRM boat MDD Revenant. Perfect combo.
They might as well call that map Overhead Cover in the dark.
After I died I spectated you. I'm assuming you launched a drone near the end to keep your lock on the other guy while he was behind cover?
I think I need to start useing consumables in situations like that.
.
Island. Being on fire.
Not so much the lock as just situational awareness - I was trying to stay behind the Fafnir, and there was a.. Blackjack? running around still that I didnt want running up unannounced. Plus later in n the match, nobodies thinking to shoot them down.
XFIRE:redspo0n (Yep, Zero in there) XBL: Pinkspo0n
XBL : lJesse Custerl | MWO: Jesse Custer | Best vid ever. | 2nd best vid ever.
Fixed your post for you.
Steam: betsuni7
You're in the Oosik Irregulars 1st Battalion, 2nd Company, 3rd (Foxtrot) Lance. Conveniently, the next lance up for construction.
So, any amount of Number Salad you'd like to deploy is acceptable!
@Namrok @Betsuni
Oh ye of little faith. CGL has stated repeatedly that they're committed to keeping the new boxes in production and in stock.
The first printing is absolutely going to sell through, so I won't be surprised when there's a out-of-stock lull, but I'm hopeful they'll be on top of it this time.
Which is why I'm hoping to get a box sooner than later for this.
Steam: betsuni7