Noob, but I successfully used the Dragon as the “scout” for in the campaign. It got a bit underwhelming on damage, but I had a silly strategy of a Jager using the spotting for 4 LRM10 pain. Since it was piloted by Dekker, the Dragon got headshoted while nearly pristine in part 1 of the last mission. I can’t complain, I ran another silly config in the campaign given assault, 2xAC20.
He’s right, though (on 1.5). There isn’t much need to do many more missions than the ones needed to unlock the next story bit, since those flush you with cash, but you have enough map to do whatever.
The real meat is probably in the career, which I’ll move to at some point. I imagine it would punish my reliance on gimmicks.
vyshka
3307
Yeah, we hit reply at about the same time. I was just saying to YakAttack that someone besides me should chime in, but it looks like I was talking abut Sharpe.
The problem with 60 ton mechs is that the engine is so heavy that the carry less weapons/armor then a 55 ton mech, plus there jump jets weigh more and they have lower initiative.
Note, this is only true for the ones in game. The slower 60 ton mechs (like the good old rifleman) or future mechs with XL engines don’t have this issue.
True. My intent was to increase my drop weight so maybe I’d great some big opponents to take down. Not sure if that logic is true in the game however. I think I was just making the game extra hard.
That said I’ve had fun. Give a Dragon some arm mods and go rock-em-sock-em robot. Run a lance with 2 Dragons, Quickdraw, and LRM Centurian for lots of difficulty.
Unpopular Opinion Corner:
The Vindicator is the true trash can. The Urbie is one of those little bins you set in the corner of the bathroom.
Sharpe
3311
The Vindicator looks more like a toilet to me.
I’m wondering whether to get this or Mutant Year Zero.
I used my Dragon as a bruiser, since it had a an above average melee damage, coupled with small lasers. It did some nice damage and it was fast!
Sharpe
3314
The Shadowhawk will do the same thing with something like 2-3 more tons of available space (due to lesser XL engine weight in a Medium Mech versus Heavy Mech) and also a higher initiative, which is a big deal. The Shadowhawks in this game have a base melee damage of 85, as opposed to 70 for the typical 55 ton mechs, and make excellent brawlers with SRMs and medium lasers.
I often run a Shadowhawk as my primary brawler until I can get a Grasshopper going which is probably my favorite brawler in the game.
Both are well worth your time I reckon. MYZ is shorter and more story driven. Battletech is more serious and grindy. Depends if you want a 50+ hour game or a 15-20 hour game I’d say.
vyshka
3316
I’ve just started MYZ and at the moment it feels like an rpg with an xcom-ish tactical combat system. Not sure if that will hold true, or not. I like the vibe of it though, so it will be interesting to see where the story goes.
meeper
3317
Not to derail, but I found MYZ far more linear than BT. There are parts in MYZ where, despite the options provided by the map, you really only have one way to go due to enemy level.
Sharpe
3318
So have you folks tried the “One Man’s Trash” Flashpoint, featuring “Trustworthy Client” Ed Corbu? B/C that made me laugh hard.
Sharpe
3319
Just finished a flashpoint for Draconis Combine, killing a Davion war criminal. Started out as a 3.5 skull flashoint, but I made flashpoint decisions that caused the last 2 missions to be 4 skull, and the last 3 I had to do consecutively without structure repair (although I did receive ammo refill and armor repair). Fortunately I had put together a pretty nasty heavy lance by then, all custom layouts, with veteran pilots: Grasshopper brawler, Thunderbolt short range ML/SRM pounder, Orion AC5/PPC sniper, and Catapult 4XLRM missile boat. We had 4 nasty fights, the last 3 a brutal grind, but we won with beat to hell mechs, 2 of the 4 pilots on the last mission injured (and 2 earlier mission pilots injured) and for our reward…
Well, initially I looked at the “rare” reward for the flashpoint and felt monumental disappointment. Then I looked at the “lesser” rewards and was all smiles:
I will accept that as adequate rewardage for a tough flashpoint. Soon, I shall build a King Crab that will make the baby Jesus cry. I just need 2 more pieces of salvage…
Also, that rangefinder. I’ve never had a 100m one before. I wonder how much difference it will make…
vyshka
3320
Relearning the game continues. Decided to try a career using the Consolidated Company Commander mod. Had a pretty light lance to start with, not nearly as nice as my starting lance in the regular career game. Chasing down a locust to finish the first mission. Move 2 of my mechs to get closer to where the other 2 are fighting it, “hmmm what were those red markings on the ground?”, kill the locust so the mission ends, and the transport lands killing not 1, but 2 of my mechs. That was a short career. I need to get used to weapon ranges again as well.
I wish the expanded map from RogueTech was a separate mod. The map there looks awesome. It looks like there are hundreds of systems to travel to.
Sharpe
3321
Have you folks seen the new Tournament of Champions Flashpoint? Ostensibly a 2 skull flashpoint, that’s kind of beside the point b/c you pilot lances of stock mechs selected by the tourney organizer a crazed weirdo named Prof. Mencius Horvat.
Here is a taste of what the Tourney offers:
Finally decided to bite on the season pass with the E3 discount at GMG.
So does anyone have a “best mods” list they’d like to offer which works with all the DLC? If it helps, I’m single-player only, not looking for a hardcore-Dark-Souls-in-a-mech experience, and … haven’t finished the campaign (despite well over 100 hours spent in-game; I’ll probably restart now that I have the DLC unless people think that’s a waste of time).
vyshka
3323
I haven’t played around much with mods. I tried consolidated company commander the other day, but it was kicking my butt pretty badly. I’ve also been interested in checking out roguetech.
meeper
3324
I’m not a huge fan of 3050 technology, so I’ve stuck with 3025 Extended (https://www.nexusmods.com/battletech/mods/387?tab=description). It’s a bit of a slog to install due to the size of the assets and the limited download speeds, but it’s a great mod that works well and adds a lot more 3025’ness to the game.
If it doesn’t have my trustee LB 10X AC with cluster ammunition, then what’s the point?
