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This is exactly what I voted for.  The batchall was an expert troll.  Now we just have to be able to deliver. Good luck, Goons! In particular, good luck Bloody Pom. Use that Cauldron Born well. Shoot all the things.
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Neopie posted:Okay. Would someone in the thread be inclined to prime me on the gun features and guns of my mech? Your mech is kind of a doozy- It has a diverse selection of guns and movement options, and sorta needs careful planning. The big guns that you will probably want to lean on for most of the time are the two iHLLs and the Gauss Rifle. These are all heavy damage weapons, doing 16/15 damage a shot respectively. The "Improved" part of the Heavy Large Lasers means that they don't suffer from the +1 to hit penalty that regular HLLs have to deal with. Buut it also means they explode when they take a hit, just like the Gauss Rifle (Except less deadly- The large only explodes for 8 damage). Luckily, they're all arm mounted, and clan mechs get CASE on all sections, so you can lose either arm and still remain super effective. With the extra -3 heat from the environment, you're able to fire both HLLs and the gauss rifle while standing still, and remain heat neutral. Or, you can run for two turns, then cool off on the third while not suffering any heat penalties. Jumping would require changing things up though, so you're going to have to be very careful about when you want to start eating heat penalties. The Plasma Cannon is a heat based weapon that does no damage to 'Mechs. Instead a hit deals 2d6 points of heat. It absolutely *murders* non-Mechs though- Vehicles or Infantry take 3d6 points of damage. Finally the AP gauss is a long range anti-infantry weapon primarily, that also does a few points of damage to mechs. It does explode if hit like normal gauss rifles, but it's so tiny that it only does 3 damage. You do have battlefists, and as such are good at punching things, but, that should really end up being a last resort option since you give up the ability to fire arm weapons, and all your big guns are in the arms. I'd probably start out playing this machine as a mid range skirmisher, since your weapons have relatively good range. I'd also stay away from using the jets unless you really need to, since with only 4 jumping MP, you are screwing up your own shots more than any enemy shots against you. Keep them for if you really need to get over obstacles, or get a perfect position right in back of an enemy, but otherwise you're better off staying on the ground. That's the last bit, MASC: You can get up to 8 MP in a turn by using MASC, but you really don't want to use it when not strictly needed, and definitely not multiple turns in a row unless you're super in trouble- The failure chance is leg crits, which have an annoying tendency to make your leg(s) pop off and kill you.
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Dec 1, 2016 02:13
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Here's hoping August picks up a name for this one. The fun part of Clan-on-Clan scenarios is it's basically all about the point-scoring and getting sweet kills.
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Dec 1, 2016 02:19
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Gwaihir posted:That's the last bit, MASC: You can get up to 8 MP in a turn by using MASC, but you really don't want to use it when not strictly needed, and definitely not multiple turns in a row unless you're super in trouble- The failure chance is leg crits, which have an annoying tendency to make your leg(s) pop off and kill you. To reinforce Gwaihir's point, don't forget the story of Lil' Brudder
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Neopie posted:Okay. Would someone in the thread be inclined to prime me on the gun features and guns of my mech? Congratulations, Neopie: You have a ded shooty killing machine primed to cause all sorts of mayhem. You have MASC, which has a small chance to fail which increases each consecutive turn you use it but lets you run up to 8 hexes for that sweet +3 move mod. You have no less than three headcappers: Improved heavy larges (the 'improved') means no to-hit malus, but they can explode if crit) and a gauss rifle. The AP gauss is a nice little inexpensive extra plinker that can be really effective against infantry, and the plasma cannon is murder on vehicles and infantry/elementals, plus really great at overheating enemy mechs. Now, the thing to watch out for is your heat. The IHLLs as you can see on the sheet produce a whopping 18 each or 36 total. Normally your heat sinks can't fully handle that, leaving you at 2 overheat if you fire both and don't even move. However, the extra -3 a turn really helps you. Sinking 37 heat, you can fire all three headcappers and only accrue heat from your movement. Your best bet is going to be volley firing, IE both IHLLS one turn, one and the plasma cannon/other toys the next, to keep from going higher than 4 overheat. That help?
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Dec 1, 2016 02:23
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The cautionary tale of David the formerly 4 legged mech is more relevant here I think.
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Dec 1, 2016 02:31
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An Ebon Jaguar pulseboat? Are you trying to compensate for my terrible luck on hit rolls, PTN? 
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Dec 1, 2016 02:48
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Oh huh, I'm on the alternates list. Checking in in case you need me! This looks like a gud un' too
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Dec 1, 2016 02:51
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Ooh, double LPL's and comfortably over-sinked. Should be good times, no?
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Dec 1, 2016 03:15
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All that goodness and there's goon star competition between Bobbin and Niacin (potentially) baked into the scenario too.
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Niacin posted:Ooh, double LPL's and comfortably over-sinked. Should be good times, no? I think its time the Clans threw a wicked Pink Floyd concert. Combat drugs and a wicked light show, it'll be sweet as hell.
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Dec 1, 2016 03:44
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Gee Bobbin, why does PTN let you have THREE Stormcrows?
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Dec 1, 2016 03:47
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Really excited to finally see the Scorps in action, and dancing on top of a glacier to boot.
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Dec 1, 2016 03:51
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Bloody Pom posted:Gee Bobbin, why does PTN let you have THREE Stormcrows? Pretty sure he only gets one of the three, but he's gotta choose which one. I vote the Stormcrow Prime for TINY HANDS PUNCHING. LeschNyhan fucked around with this message at 04:09 on Dec 1, 2016 |
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Dec 1, 2016 04:01
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Epic batchall is epic. Looking forwards to watching this one.
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Dec 1, 2016 04:03
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A fast heavy full of pulse lasers and streaks, and my objective is killing light mechs? Bring it on 
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Dec 1, 2016 04:11
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I am extremely sanguine about that Stormcrow B. (Really though I'd probably go the LBX version, I love the LBX/LPL/MPL combo, great range, great hitting power, good hit modding)
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Dec 1, 2016 04:31
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Gwaihir posted:I am extremely sanguine about that Stormcrow B. All the storm crows are super good. But pulse lasers and an LBX is super saucy. I would probably also take that one.
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Dec 1, 2016 04:32
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I feel like minimizing the chances of dice loving you over via bringing the most accurate weapons available is always a good option, no?
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Dec 1, 2016 04:38
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Artificer posted:I feel like minimizing the chances of dice loving you over via bringing the most accurate weapons available is always a good option, quiaff? FTFY
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Dec 1, 2016 04:43
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On the other hand, Ultra AC20! And a bunch of medium lasers are never bad.
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Dec 1, 2016 04:52
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Yea, it's a really hard choice. Feels like there's just not quite enough cover for the UAC suckerpunch to work all that well on this map though, combined with ammo issues.
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Dec 1, 2016 05:13
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This is going to be great  A huge crevasse, incentives to try shoving an enemy in, slippery surfaces, what could go wrong?
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Dec 1, 2016 05:41
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Dumb question: the gargoyle G has the goal 'punch a mech half your weight,' does this mean you need exactly 40 tons, or is one of the smaller guys also an acceptable target? I look forward to goonforce pulling widowmakers into the chasm with them.
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Dec 1, 2016 06:14
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PTN, can the players fulfill a Bonus Objective by not using any contractions for the duration of the mission?
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Dec 1, 2016 06:42
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vorebane posted:Dumb question: the gargoyle G has the goal 'punch a mech half your weight' Or less. Half your weight or less. DivineCoffeeBinge posted:PTN, can the players fulfill a Bonus Objective by not using any contractions for the duration of the mission? Even in jest, why suggest something that would be a chore for me to try to do and unfun for them to attempt?
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Dec 1, 2016 08:17
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Some people just want to watch people get cheevos 
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Dec 1, 2016 08:25
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Eh, I think some of us might think that's fun. I did for one post, but then I was like 'naah, if anyone notices at all they'll think it's OTT'. (plus it was work, but some like that  )
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I'll be visiting family next week, so if I come up as an alternate that week I'll have to pass. I'll be back to my goony flat on the 10th.
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Dec 1, 2016 16:26
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RA Rx posted:Eh, I think some of us might think that's fun. I did for one post, but then I was like 'naah, if anyone notices at all they'll think it's OTT'. (plus it was work, but some like that If people want to do it for fun sure, but it's absolutely not something I'm going to monitor. I have enough trouble editing contractions out of my own dialogue haha.
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Gwaihir posted:Yea, it's a really hard choice. Feels like there's just not quite enough cover for the UAC suckerpunch to work all that well on this map though, combined with ammo issues. Oh, I'm not arguing that it is the optimal choice. Only that opening someone up with a UAC20 is always a good time. That's a decent part of why I never sign up to pilot. The urge would be strong to just run forward holding down the alpha strike button until I'm out of ammo, blown up, or all enemies have been sacrificed for the glory of King Dadlas.
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Sel Nar has passed, Back Hack is up in the Nova! Players with `Mechs and/or Elementals to choose from were sent PMs yesterday, please respond to those as soon as practical. If I don't get a response your unit will be determined randomly. PoptartsNinja fucked around with this message at 18:27 on Dec 1, 2016 |
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Dec 1, 2016 18:24
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If someone isn't responding to even pick their unit, shouldn't an alternate just take over?
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You could maybe give them at least 24 hours before you try to have them booted, friend.
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PoptartsNinja posted:Sel Nar has passed, Back Hack is up in the Nova! PM sent. Please fling vituperation at me if this didnt work/was not acceptable.
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Not sure which Elemental to bring, but I'm thinking Salamanders to help possibly 'shutdown' mechs to complete my personal goal. Thoughts? 
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Back Hack posted:Not sure which Elemental to bring, but I'm thinking Salamanders to help possibly 'shutdown' mechs to complete my personal goal. Thoughts? You're fighting on Hoth, I don't know (one way or the other) how effective a plan trying to shut down things by heat will be. It'd probably still piss them off, though. 
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Dec 1, 2016 19:05
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The fun of working two high-volume jobs that ramp up for the month of December; I'm pulling 60+ hour work weeks all month, and don't get a day off until the 31st. I really wanted to join in, but the work schedule really kicked me in the teeth this time around. Sorry guys.
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Back Hack posted:Not sure which Elemental to bring, but I'm thinking Salamanders to help possibly 'shutdown' mechs to complete my personal goal. Thoughts? I think you should get back on Jabber!! e: Salamanders would help you a lot with that though- You'll have to coordinate with Neopie to get a good chance at shutting down an enemy mech either way, but the Salamanders will help guarantee it. Unless PTN is using optional rules though, you can only generate a maximum of 15 heat from external sources. Your plasma cannon does an average of ~6-7 heat, but Salamanders can pump out 30 heat on their own (if they hit). 15 overheat is totally enough to start seriously screwing an enemy mech though- +15 heat means your target has -3mp, +2 on it's shooting, and needs to roll a 4+ to avoid shutdown. You'd really need two turns in a row of pounding the heat to guarantee a shutdown: 22 heat is avoid shutdown on 8+, and 30 is the guarantee. Gwaihir fucked around with this message at 19:40 on Dec 1, 2016 |
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Zaodai posted:You're fighting on Hoth, I don't know (one way or the other) how effective a plan trying to shut down things by heat will be. It'd probably still piss them off, though. Thought: There is water under the ice. The ice currently supports mechs. Infernos may change that.
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