I like it. I was looking for a 2xPPC + lasers combination. The other variant I saw involved XL engines, but put LLs in. I had one that used an XL and 2xPPC+2xLPL+3xML, but I think this is probably the best compromise of speed, survivability, and 2xPPC + Laser damage.
The first AWS I picked up was the 9M, and I pretty quickly switched to an ER PPC in the RA, LPLs in the LT/RT, and then 3 SSRM-2s for popping lights (and screen-shake) and my damage done and match score immediately doubled (I'm really new). So I'm looking to pick up an 8Q and when I saw this I really like it! I tweaked the fit a little for my tastes and came up with this: I started with 2 PPCs in the RA, 5 MPLs in the torso/head, 300 STD, and max armor and Endo. Then I dropped in DHSs till I was out of room, had 1 ton left, so I pulled one HS (18 DHS is plenty) and put on a BAP + 1.5 tons of AMS ammo. So far I'm THRILLED with this thing. It gets around well for an 80 tonner (my 9M leaves it in the dust but still), it's really easy to snipe with the PPC without exposing much, and the MPLs are great when you get in close (or you're staring at a CT!) The BAP is the only thing I'm not committed to, but I felt giving up a HS to break some ECM and spot sneaky lights earlier was worth it.
It's funny, as I've gotten better, I've actually switched to the original design, essentially. Max armor, 2 PPCs for hammering at range, 5 MLs for closeup brawling, 21 DHS to handle it all, and an AMS just to help with LRMs.
