Your most cringeworthy builds.

I'd either go ML or ammo.... usually ammo.

Actually I HATE ammo only builds and rarely run them but I'd classify a single SL as ammo only as its so ineffective.

Only build like that I've ever enjoyed were niche ones - CTF-4X I think it was with the quad AC5, Firebrand with dual AC20, JM6-? with dual gauss.

Even my Adder with quad SRM 6 I'm well known for running around blinding people with the flamer so that had a use. Hated that build as it was but it worked for clan rush.

 

another quirk fail, not as bad but still taking out ac5s is a bad choice.

 

*shakes head*...running with a single AC2 is like running with a single MG. Just fill the tonnage with something else, man!

 

Its really odd.

 

I think he's using the AC to lead his gauss shots (same projectile velocity), or to "bait" (like on AC/2+AC/20 combo).

 

Smart build.
For only 1/2 ton more (compared to 4 LRM15s) you get the LRM20 ghost heat instead on the LRM15's, what a bargain!

 

Must be a tourney weekend with builds like that!

 

I just can't understand that...especially for people in a WHK. I mean, if you have that, then odds are you have SMN and SCR too. Why not just make one of those chassis an LRM boat, and actually have them be good at it? Why ruin one of your other variants by making it into such crap?

The part of me that knows how effective a SCR or SMN can be as an LRM platform just shudders when I see a WHK/DWF wasted trying to do the same...

 

Mmh seen some very good damage scores posted by WHK LRM builds.

 

Yeah, but you know damage doesn't always equal usefulness. Any LRM build, left alone, can rack up damage (it's the non cAP/BAP ones that get slaughtered) but not necessarily kills, and WHKs can be far more precise in their damage ability with other, more effective build choices...

 

That's debateable - I saw several matches on Sat totally dominated by a single WHK and bodyguard dual lb10X cent standing on one of the raised area on the new map. They make great team players.

 

Well, a WHK LRM hybrid is great (obviously not the one with nothing but LRM).
You get your DHS taken care of already, so you can go all the way to chain 4x cLRM15, with all the ammo you need. You have good control of it. To top it of you can have soo self defence weapon in the form of 2x cERLL. Personally I have done quite a bit with the cERLL when things get closer, you can also chain storm a target, then cERLL another, supressing two targets at the same time.
SMN does not have the tonnage to pull this off, and SCR is nice but you need smaller tubes, which means less damage.

That having said, if you use a 4 missile hardpoint with 4x cLRM10 and get your mods on, you can do similar things. You do get that missile cooldown bonus. Though you would have to downgrade your weapons to cERML.

 

Don't worry, I got backup weapons.

 

Yeah...totally.

 

LOL!!!

BentTee! Get outta there! Incoming lights!

"I got this."

 

This is on whole another level, 2 at once. At least the Atlas could shot the damn things at once. But the Victor was a kick in the balls to spectate.

Lord Jesus forgive them.

 

@Fx8320, that was impressive in a sad way.

 

It's time for a LRM nerf. That is the only weapon system I'd nerf, because it doesn't need skill - you don't get better with good reaction times or anything. It's just stupid. The whole indirect fire thing is.

Cringeworthy build --> assaults with LRMs. Can't blame clanners for using them since c-lrm are light and those mechs have enough free tonnage for other wepons of mass destructions as well. Basically you can't blame anyone for using a OP weapon system.. look at the challenges, and the sudden uprise in LRMs; because it works too well.

 

If I could, I'd make LRMs direct-fire only, unless the target is TAGed, NARCed, or UAVed.