AS7-D-DC Evil Dude Mk III (2x LLas, 2x UAC5, 3x SSRM2, AMS, ECM, STD325)

Make sure to re-post how well this build works for you and if the difference in SSRM is noticeable. I KNOW the uac/5 will be noticed.

out of curiosity though, ive been wondering if the new 3rd person can help something as slow and bulky as an atlas help navigate the field through small ramps and in between buildings and such so plz tell me, if you're willing, if 3rd person helps you.

 

Nice, thank you for posting back with your findings. for some reason, the UAC5 always felt like home in at atlas and never knew why...

 

Hey guys,

Nice build by the way. I run one very similar. The UAC5's are quite nasty. I usually run an ac/20 or dual LB 10's, but as soon as I tried out UC5's, I started hitting 800-1200 damage games. I have yet to try SSRM2's, right now I run 3 SRM4'S with artemis. I will have to give those a try.

 

nice. i have been running the same for a while.. with only minor tweaks.



or if i feel stronger alphas > dps:



just be sure to chain fire the LL's or you'll be roasted. it can get hot.

 

Just want to say this has become my favorite mech to play using this build. It's a blast. If I come in under 600 damage then typically its because I'm so slow I've not gotten to engage many mechs. I normally have about 800 though, with my best so far being two games with over 1000 damage.

Here's the best match with it so far.

 

This build is pretty cool. I've been running mine with a 300 engine because I've been spending all my c-bills on upgrading other mechs and can't afford anything better yet, but have similar results with it. I also have a BAP for quicker target acquisition. As far as the UACs, chain-firing does seem to work better than linking them. While it doesn't put as much damage out as quickly, it also allows you to maintain a near-constant stream of fire against targets, which either causes them to back away or get cut to ribbons if you can manage to keep your crosshairs steady. I usually keep the streaks in their own group with a linked setting for use against lights, but I'll have to try the chain-fire thing. Haven't hit 1000 yet but am definitely getting good numbers from it.

 

I definitely chain fire the UACs as well. It gives a nice stream of fire down the battlefield for anyone long range to make them rethink shooting at me and anything that's up close it keeps them rocking. I typically only use the streaks if the UACs get destroyed or if a light comes running up. I've not tried chain firing the streaks but it could add a little psychological freak out when they're constantly being bombarded by them...

I do like the idea of throwing a BAP in though. I may have to mess around and give that a try.

 

The BAP, as I've learned from Cthulu Jr, is an excellent tool and should be equipped whenever you have the tonnage to spare, or can make room for it. Guided missiles gain locks much faster, for all other weapons you gain info about your opponent much quicker and are able to effectively direct fire more quickly.

I'll have to check the whole chain vs group thing with the streaks too. When group firing them on light mechs it seems to take about 3-4 volleys before they are either scared off and/or a lucky hit is scored with either hobbles or destroys them.

Another idea I've toyed with is replacing one of the UACs with an LB-10X (similar to the CTF-3D stock loadout) like so:
http://mwo.smurfy-net.de/mechlab#i=17&l=659adb9c6bc029422f53ecf69b8e02ce1434be10
Ammo placement is still being refined, but I did a couple runs with a similar loadout while experimenting with my Orions and observed similar psychological effects. This combo actually needs to be group fired, since the UAC cycles much faster than the LBX and jams easily, quite often resulting in the LBX actually having a higher rate of fire and running out of ammo much sooner. The combined rapid shake from the UAC and the flash-bang of the LBX are apparently quite disconcerting, resulting in an effect against a far larger enemy force similar to Han Solo's charge on the Death Star...but which unfortunately ended quite poorly...

On an unrelated note, has anyone tried both the 300 and 325, if so is there any noticeable difference in turning and/or twist speed moving from the 300 to the 325?

 

Don't have four different weapontypes in your builds or you confuse yourself with too many weapongroups. Groupfire UAC5 & LBX is kinda unsmart and ammowasting.

About your question about the STD325: YES

 

I go with the build of the author. I will not say a lot. See for yourself:

 

Will not create a new topic. I want to try this build here:



Who thinks about this???

 

Indeed, had not noticed. Well, all still have to carry it in a separate topic.

 

Great loadout bro!, however, definitly is a good idea swith the ams for a bap. Ssrm2 need track faster and Lrms am a theat just moderate in last times (infortly i think), so...

 

Anyone have suggestions for module slots? Right now I just have a cool shot 9x9, air strike, arty strike, and threw in an adv. sensor range I had laying around. I had thought about improved gyros, but I don't ever feel that I'm getting rocked hard enough that it's distracting. Normally I'm laying down so much firepower they're doing their best to retreat.