Mechwarrior Online

[Falconeer]

Speaking of shotguns, and stupid builds, what's the mech that can mount the maximum amount of LBX10, and how many? That's something I NEED to try.

EDIT: Bleh, the Cataphract 4X has 4 ballistic points but can't equip more than two due to space restrictions. Huge bummer. And undwerwhelming weapon is underwhelming.

[Lantyssa]

SRM-6s are devastating once you learn how to aim them.  I imagine more so with Artemis, though I haven't done a missile boat yet to try using them.

I've got a 'Phract 3D running dual LBX-10s, and it's great mop up.  Up close it can concentrate fire pretty well, but once something is missing armor it's positively brutal.

[Zetleft]

Been messing around, theorycrafting a cicada with Dual Ultra AC5s. Why? Cause I'm a sucker for stupid builds.

I used to have one of those before wipe.  The damage was awesome but so much running and gunning I'd always jamming so it just ruined it for me.  Is the same crappy system used to unjam those being used or did they change it. 

[Lantyssa]

Jams automatically clear after three seconds.

[Zetleft]

Jams automatically clear after three seconds.

Not bad, huge improvement over what they used to have. 

[Ironwood]

SRM-6s are devastating once you learn how to aim them.  I imagine more so with Artemis, though I haven't done a missile boat yet to try using them.

I've got a 'Phract 3D running dual LBX-10s, and it's great mop up.  Up close it can concentrate fire pretty well, but once something is missing armor it's positively brutal.

Ran a group with some chap with dual shotguns and he really cleaned up also.  It really looked and sounded cool.

[Kitsune]

I used dual-LB10s on my Catapult, backed up with medium lasers.  I routinely ruined lights by simply aiming low and blowing their legs off with my giant shotguns.  I fit most of the Atlases I drove for brawls, AC-20 and twelve-ish SRMs and medium lasers.  It positively ruined other peoples' days; I often one-shotted lights with an alpha and blew a jump jetting Jenner out of the sky with the SRMs when he tried to run.  It takes some finesse to get the right amount of lead time to hit close fast targets with lag involved, but not really difficult to get the hang of it.

That sort of fit depends on having a decent team, though.  I relied on them to keep the enemy occupied while I slowly stomped over to smash; if they'd all just fucked off in different directions I'd've been an easy kill for snipers or most anyone who could stay out of my range.

[Slayerik]

So I got a centurion and I'm kicking some ass with it. Seems like a tougher version of my hunchie, and I approve of that! I occasionally get my arms twisted up with it though...not sure why. I think hunchback has a wider turn radius or something. Either way, enjoying it so far. I'm starting to think I can just kick ass with whatever mech I hop in these days....I can't imagine an easy mode stalker ;)

[Arthur_Parker]

PATCH NOTES JANUARY 8TH, 2013

Open Beta Update #7

Upcoming Patch - Tuesday Jan. 08th @ 10AM – 1PM PDT

Change Log

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Update

Greetings MechWarriors!

And… we’re back!  We hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season full of BattleMech Combat. The content of this patch was work that was started shortly before the holiday break and there was a focus on getting some quality fixes and improvements. We wanted to start the New Year on the right - giant metallic stomping - foot so to speak!

Included in the patch are movement fixes, animation fixes, and some rewards for using equipment Like NARC, because everybody loves NARC right? There are more fixes in there as well so read on.

Most importantly we want you guys to know how excited we are.  We have been plotting out this year’s content and feature schedule and it’s going to be a big year.  Stick with us and you will be able to say “I remember when…”.   So strap in, initiate your start up sequence, and get ready to drop.

3050 is the year of MechWarrior Online.

 - Matt Newman


Conquest:

    - Changed it so you now get a resource every 1.7 seconds instead of 2 seconds.
    - Increased the reward for collected resources from 25 per resource to 50 per resource.

Performance:

    - More FPS improvements
      We have seen an increase in performance for the majority for all specs, however there maybe a handful of users that may notice a performance drop.  As always we are continuing to investigate and improve on the performance for all specs.

Gameplay:

    - XP and C-Bills Rewards for using TAG and NARC
      This reward is given to pilots that are TAG/NARC'ing a hostile and that hostile takes damage from other friendlies. Given once per hostile mech per match.  

Movement:

    - Reduced/improved snapping when jump jetting
    - Reduced/improved movement snapping in general
    - You should no longer need to fire ahead of where a mech powers down or shuts down in order to hit them
   - Partial 'lag shield' fix - it is now only affected by your ping, not your targets ping.
      NOTE: The "lag shield" problem is an acknowledged bug, and work on reduction/elimination of the lag shield is in progress

Numerous Front End bug fixes.

Various In Game bug fixes.

    - Bullets will no longer pass through things and explode twice
    - Cockpit light will no longer flicker at the lowest setting at low fps (<20)
    - Weapon Bay Door lights are back.
   
We thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you on the battlefield!

The MechWarrior® Online™ Team

[Arthur_Parker]

Lag shield change didn't make the patch apparently, notes have been revised at source.

[Segoris]

At least the weapon bay doors light is back...until next patch

[Samprimary]

Welp, more shooting in front of ravens.

[Arthur_Parker]

Very good write up on how good the currently available hero mechs are.

MWO: HERO MECHS

[Der Helm]

So, I was a bit more tired than I thought and accidently sold my mech. 

Scrapped together enough credits for a Jenner JR7-F.

How the fuck do I build this thing ? it overheats all the time even with only 4 mlas.

[Arthur_Parker]

Try 4 smalls with a streak, upgrade to double heat sinks asap.

[Der Helm]

Try 4 smalls with a streak, upgrade to double heat sinks asap.

F only got 6 energy hard points. Have upgraded to double heat sinks now.

[Slayerik]

Dang man, that sucks. You ripped up shit in that stalker. Did you not sell the items? You may have more cash available than you think.

[Slayerik]

Had some fun games with Zetleft last night. Though the chat is so horrible that we never coordinated anything, and I was too lazy to get him the mumble (and I didn't wanna mess with my shitty headset). He runs a nasty stalker as well, and a hunchy that like to rip shit up.

Play this game, people...or..if you are playing, friend us. We some STONE COLD KILLAS

[Der Helm]

Dang man, that sucks. You ripped up shit in that stalker. Did you not sell the items? You may have more cash available than you think.

Nah. All gone, I think I was just trying to figure out how much I would get for selling it and accidently the whole thing. 

Anyone proficient in light mech tactics ? Other lights just rip me to shreds and I can't even hit them. What gives ?

[Slayerik]

I recommend buying some MC ;) I wasn't great at fighting lights with my Jenner. I just circle and aim a bit ahead of them. Do a torso swing if you can time it right, to absorb their bullshit. Also, streaks kick other lights asses. At least, they always did mine.

[Der Helm]

I recommend buying some MC ;) I wasn't great at fighting lights with my Jenner. I just circle and aim a bit ahead of them. Do a torso swing if you can time it right, to absorb their bullshit. Also, streaks kick other lights asses. At least, they always did mine.

I am not willing to shell out 15$ for a new heavy or assault mech. 

[Zaljerem]

So, in a moment of boredom last night, I totally reworked my Founder Hunchback.

2 Large Laser
1 Medium Laser
3 MACHINE GUNS!

Not the most effective build, but hilarious. I can only imagine what the pilots I'm coming against are thinking: "What the hell is that noise? Is this douchebag in the Hunchback using MGs?!?!? What a moron."

I'm tempted to swap out all the lasers for flamers for increased silliness!

[Arthur_Parker]

Anyone proficient in light mech tactics ? Other lights just rip me to shreds and I can't even hit them. What gives ?

Sorry, I read your post as a jenner K not F.  Streaks are overpowered if it's missiles killing you, hitting lights is tough and just takes practice, you need to lead or get them heading in a straight line even with lasers.  Pay attention to the damage flashing on their rag doll rather than the laser impacts shown directly on their mech.

[Slayerik]

I recommend buying some MC ;) I wasn't great at fighting lights with my Jenner. I just circle and aim a bit ahead of them. Do a torso swing if you can time it right, to absorb their bullshit. Also, streaks kick other lights asses. At least, they always did mine.

I am not willing to shell out 15$ for a new heavy or assault mech. 

Well, buy 7 dollars worth...get some boosts and play your ass off then !

[Lantyssa]

Anyone proficient in light mech tactics ? Other lights just rip me to shreds and I can't even hit them. What gives ?

Get the biggest engine you can and don't stop once engaged.  Speed is your armor.  If you're not scouting, hang back behind the bigger 'mechs, then come up on someone's backside.

If you're going with normal lasers, remember you want to hold your aim in the same spot for as long as possible.  Because of that I really like pulse lasers on fast 'mechs, however six MLs is a lot of concentrated damage, so you have to figure out which works best for you.

Streaks just suck as a light.  If another light with Streaks chooses my (non-ECM) Commando to focus on, I'm pretty much dead within four salvos.

[Slayerik]

So, in a moment of boredom last night, I totally reworked my Founder Hunchback.

2 Large Laser
1 Medium Laser
3 MACHINE GUNS!

Not the most effective build, but hilarious. I can only imagine what the pilots I'm coming against are thinking: "What the hell is that noise? Is this douchebag in the Hunchback using MGs?!?!? What a moron."

I'm tempted to swap out all the lasers for flamers for increased silliness!

It showed you as in game all last night, I tried to get you in the group... But really, Go

AC 20
2 Machine Gun
3 Flamer

So I don't have to Core you as you run to the battle ;)

GET SOME

[Zetleft]

I toyed around with the idea of a 3 mg 2 ppc hunchie.   Didn't want to waste that money just yet.  Next we will def have to get chat.  At least tgen I can tell you when my computer starts screwing up.  Can mwo social tools be more useless.

[HaemishM]

How the fuck do you even chat with people outside the matches? I look at the social panel, right click does fuckall and there's nothing telling me I can do anything but add or block someone.

[Arthur_Parker]

If they are "friend"ed, you can double click their name, if they aren't in a match and are online, and there is an incredibly basic chat channel.  Not noticed it documented anywhere, we discovered it by accident ages ago.

[Zaljerem]

It showed you as in game all last night, I tried to get you in the group... But really, Go

AC 20
2 Machine Gun
3 Flamer

So I don't have to Core you as you run to the battle ;)

GET SOME

With Endo Steel, I could only fit an AC/10. I have reconfigured. Please don't Core me BRO!

[Segoris]

For chatting and communication, a great way has already been posted previously by Calapine - there are some public TS servers (info in spoiler). Can even use the chat system there with groups, and if enough are interested a request can be made for a permanent F13 channel with F13 channel moderators and all. Probably the best option since the MWO UI is shitty.

[Segoris]

Play this game, people...or..if you are playing, friend us. We some STONE COLD KILLAS

List of people, been a while since it was updated though it seems

Updated list of f13 people and their screen names to populate your friend lists (although I don't think you can play with friends at all now all unless you gather 8 of them right?):

1 - Falconeer = Lefteye
2 - Slayerik
3 - Llyse = Eek
4 - Jherad
5 - Satael
6 - Merusk
7 - Goreschach = Cornjob
8 - Bann
9 - Pennilenko
10 - 5150 = Ashrid
11 - Lantyssa
12 - Evildrider = Harshaw
13 - Lightstalker = Dr Fang
14 - Cadaverine = Noitek
15 - Helm = Hlem
16 - Megrim
17 - Zetleft
18 - MahrinSkel = Abuse Magnet
19 - Ironwood = Sugo
20 - Ghambit
21 - Shannow = Galen Shannow
22 - HaemishM
23 - angry.bob = Kitty Gallore
24 - Calapine = Tressa
25 - Segoris
26 - schpain = ChiefTripodBear
27 - Arthur_Parker = Horrace
28 - Ragnoros
29 - Samprimary = GG Unit
30 - Zaljerem
31 - ? = Neaon Reaper
32 - ? = Abetterpilot
33 - ? = Fish Eye
34 - ? = Maltak

[Threash]

At this rate it will be several months before i can afford a new mech, at least the one i got is pretty newb friendly cause i suck at this.

[Arthur_Parker]

Which mech do you have?  It's not that complicated a game, practice does make you better and having a decent build helps a lot.

I have premium and MC from my founders account but here's my mech bay, all mechs bought with cbills.

[Falconeer]

I update it every time I  find new people but I am sure it's missing plenty. If anybody wants to be in the updated list, please let me know.