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Post by drunkrookie on Oct 24, 2016 12:54:03 GMT -5
Thought this would be an interesting to topic. Whats your favorite lead off Mech? Whats saved for those dire battles? Are they map depend? etc :-) Powered
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HostingI tend open with my medium ranged support Pin/trident Leo. Save the Lancelot for last unless things look bad.
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Post by Strayed on Oct 24, 2016 12:55:02 GMT -5
I would have to make a flowchart in order to properly explain my order.
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Post by Muhlakai on Oct 24, 2016 13:20:57 GMT -5
I have: 2x TO Boas quadmag Patton Taran Cossack (All 4/6, in process to 4/7)
Except on Canyon (or occasionally on Yamantau) the Boas are always first. The Cossack is never first and only VERY rarely sooner than my 3rd bot.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2016 13:28:04 GMT -5
Depends on map, hangar inventory, spawn location, and what I see in the field.
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Post by RocketGirl on Oct 24, 2016 13:51:54 GMT -5
It is always tricky playing solo because you just can't expect that someone will get both side beacons. For a while I was starting with my boa and heading straight for the centre beacon. Because it is still quite slow at lvl 4, starting it later can be a frustrating walk to the front line. But recently I have been starting with a Orkan Rog and racing for centre to either cap and run or (especially on Yam) try and hold centre long enough for support to arrive. Second is usually my aphid gep which works quite well at getting back into action quickly and harassing the slower bots that are usually distracted or engaged by the time I get into position, or can head for a side beacon that has been missed, taken or is under threat.
However I generally change my setup regularly as I get a bit bored doing the same thing over and over.
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Post by Neg0Pander on Oct 24, 2016 14:01:14 GMT -5
Depends on map & situation. I'm in Silver and almost maxed for it (4/9) so I almost always start with my TT Boa as I can usually cap 2 beacons with it while taking down at least 2-3 bots (Gepards if I'm lucky). On most maps, I immediately go for my TO Boa, but on Yamantau, Canyon or if center beacon is heavily guarded or I see lots of sheildbots, I might jump in my midrange Golem where I can dole out CONSIDERABLE damage to multiple bots to soften it up to be retaken. Either way, if it going well or we are being overrun, it's usually time for rockets (TO Boa or DB Patton) to either take down their heavies/shields or to quickly dissolve some of the swarm. If we are going down on beacons at any point, I'll quickly jump into the MagGep, otherwise I'll save it for last if it's not needed.
Even though I might not even use it every match, my Midrange Golem has the ability to turn the tide of a tough conflict in our favor, as I've gunned down soooo many marching squads it's ridiculous. If you are able to keep your range, you can totally turn a battle with good midrange. I can see why it's the cat's pajama's in gold right now, I guess.
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Post by Neg0Pander on Oct 24, 2016 14:04:06 GMT -5
It is always tricky playing solo because you just can't expect that someone will get both side beacons. For a while I was starting with my boa and heading straight for the centre beacon. Because it is still quite slow at lvl 4, starting it later can be a frustrating walk to the front line. But recently I have been starting with a Orkan Rog and racing for centre to either cap and run or (especially on Yam) try and hold centre long enough for support to arrive. Second is usually my aphid gep which works quite well at getting back into action quickly and harassing the slower bots that are usually distracted or engaged by the time I get into position, or can head for a side beacon that has been missed, taken or is under threat. However I generally change my setup regularly as I get a bit bored doing the same thing over and over. It feels like you are trolling this thread... lol, j/k. Nobody cares what a Gep/Rog hangar does, we just want them dead.
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Post by ŞĆĦŇIŦŽ€Ł on Oct 24, 2016 14:08:04 GMT -5
two words: light bots.
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Oct 24, 2016 15:07:29 GMT -5
It is always tricky playing solo because you just can't expect that someone will get both side beacons. For a while I was starting with my boa and heading straight for the centre beacon. Because it is still quite slow at lvl 4, starting it later can be a frustrating walk to the front line. But recently I have been starting with a Orkan Rog and racing for centre to either cap and run or (especially on Yam) try and hold centre long enough for support to arrive. Second is usually my aphid gep which works quite well at getting back into action quickly and harassing the slower bots that are usually distracted or engaged by the time I get into position, or can head for a side beacon that has been missed, taken or is under threat. However I generally change my setup regularly as I get a bit bored doing the same thing over and over. It feels like you are trolling this thread... Nobody cares what a Gep/Rog hangar does, we just want them dead. Dang dude... harsh much? She specifically said two things that make me wonder why you are all up in her grill... She usually started with her Boa... and her hanger changes. Sounds like she was giving her perfectly LEGIT opinion on the OP's question... And at the risk of being ridiculed for sharing my opinion like the OP asked, like Dethilt said, it depends on the map and what bots I see drop (if you can see them before you choose your own), but 9 times out of 10 it is the Gareth. I almost always have to get the side beacons since they will usually get ignored by the other light bots in favor of the center, and the snipers usually don't bother with the beacons. I like the Gareth because even if all the beacons are handled, I still have enough firepower to do a bit of good, and with careful use of the shield can withstand several 1v1 attacks before the shield is gone or I get ganged up on and outflanked. IF a powerful DB gets a line on me I can disengage the shield and back off but only if I see it coming... all that means that if I do have to go to center, then I will usually be able to hold it long enough for the slower muscle to get there... then can either back off or act like the stinging wasp that stings the knifefighter's knife hand Then it varies according to whats on the field, but usually the order I have them in the hanger is the order I deploy them... makes it easier to just click and go. A very heavy knife fighter is usually 2nd, then 2 medium battlefield managers, then mid/long range is last. If I see a need I will pick the ranged bot at any time... but usually it stays last as a last ditch Hail Mary play.
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Post by Zhøu™ on Oct 24, 2016 19:24:26 GMT -5
I usually start with my Plasma Rhino. But for PP or DC, I sometimes start with RB Rhino.
Point is usually I start with Rhino, to cap beacon etc.
If I squad with clan, sometimes I start with Lance, to tank if my clanmmate uses Carnage Thunder or...wait for it...Aphids Patton.
Only in Canyon or sometimes Shenzhen I start with my mid-ranger.
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Post by Neg0Pander on Oct 24, 2016 19:28:12 GMT -5
Only in Canyon or sometimes Shenzhen I start with my mid-ranger. I haven't tried starting with mid-range on shenzhen. That's actually not a bad idea.
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Post by Zhøu™ on Oct 24, 2016 19:31:14 GMT -5
Only in Canyon or sometimes Shenzhen I start with my mid-ranger. I haven't tried starting with mid-range on shenzhen. That's actually not a bad idea. Its a good map for mid-range. Suppress fire when going or defending center beacon. Best with tridents as you can hit them behind the buildings while you yourself are next to the building, not as exposed as the 500m range bots.
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Post by DogTrail on Oct 24, 2016 22:33:09 GMT -5
First bot: Depends on daily task or who I'm platooning with Next 4 bots: Depends how the battle is developing In my low silver hangar, I try to use my Taran Rog and Mag Gep last. I feel a bit less clubby that way. In my gold hangar, Galahad usually goes last because I want something fast in case I need to chase down beacons to save the battle. But if early on I see a lot of Griffins, this might come out earlier. So it still depends.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2016 23:25:03 GMT -5
I am constantly changing my hangar too. Throughout the day. Win for a while, lose a few, change it up, try it out. Repeat if needed.
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Post by KaneoheGrown on Oct 25, 2016 4:46:01 GMT -5
Fairly standard for me to roll my Tri Fury on a large map (Shenzen, Yama, Canyon, Springfield) and Ork Thunder Lance on PP and DC to open.
All depends on the state of the fight/spawn location as to what I'll drop after. If blues are getting spawn raided or spawn beacons are being turned, another Lance rolls out. If blues have extended and are pushing into red territory, a Rhino.
Not always the case, but it's (more often than not) the normal order I roll out.
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Post by 《₩hirl》 on Oct 25, 2016 5:11:10 GMT -5
I typically open with my Pinata Gepard. *dodges tomato* I only got one, and tbh it can get a headstart, and just being in it can draw 2-3 reds at a time. So it's a charge in soften up whatever you can before everyone finally kills you.
Its kinda hard to make out the reds on a phone screen during match start, so it is also my poking stick to get a better look at what reds we're up against.
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Post by Thatzme on Oct 25, 2016 6:20:39 GMT -5
Mag Gep, then mag gep, then mag gep, then mag gep and finally mag gep.
On a serious note, depending on maps I like to go for my galahad first to cap beacons and then depending on opponent/map will either have a fury or lancelot after that. Will only bring out pbd griffin at the end assuming opponents have depleted their shield bots.
It really all depends on what opponents generally have at one point - majority shield or non shield bots/range and you variate base on that to counter them.
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Post by zoamelgustar on Oct 25, 2016 7:27:49 GMT -5
I always start with a plasma Galahad. Run side beacon, then head for red's most protected (with cover) side beacon. I like trying to split the horde. Then another plasma Galahad, Zeus Carnage, or DB Griffin depending on opposition. Then usually hellfire Rhino last. Lately I've been finishing most games with just the mediums.
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Post by Neg0Pander on Oct 25, 2016 11:45:46 GMT -5
I typically open with my Pinata Gepard. *dodges tomato* I only got one, and tbh it can get a headstart, and just being in it can draw 2-3 reds at a time. So it's a charge in soften up whatever you can before everyone finally kills you. Its kinda hard to make out the reds on a phone screen during match start, so it is also my poking stick to get a better look at what reds we're up against. I don't think we would throw tomatoes at a Pinata Gep, especially if you just run 1. I think that's perfectly acceptable. I run a *single* MagGep but I never bring it out first. I'm not sure if that's because I find it better to keep in-case of emergency or if subconsciously I can feel the eyes rolling at me when we all drop together, like your that 40 year old man showing up with his hot, 23 yr old girlfriend at his daughter's birthday party...
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Post by Orukal on Oct 25, 2016 13:01:50 GMT -5
98% of the time I just work left to right. Just to keep it simple. Especially since I'm not finding myself in a highly competitive atmosphere. If I ever do make a change, it will be placing my TOP Golem before my Trident/Tulu/PIN Golem if I happen to see something like, for example, in early overwhelming of the center beacon in Yamantau.
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Post by DogTrail on Oct 25, 2016 21:50:15 GMT -5
I typically open with my Pinata Gepard. *dodges tomato* I only got one, and tbh it can get a headstart, and just being in it can draw 2-3 reds at a time. So it's a charge in soften up whatever you can before everyone finally kills you. Its kinda hard to make out the reds on a phone screen during match start, so it is also my poking stick to get a better look at what reds we're up against. I don't think we would throw tomatoes at a Pinata Gep, especially if you just run 1. I think that's perfectly acceptable. I run a *single* MagGep but I never bring it out first. I'm not sure if that's because I find it better to keep in-case of emergency or if subconsciously I can feel the eyes rolling at me when we all drop together, like your that 40 year old man showing up with his hot, 23 yr old girlfriend at his daughter's birthday party... I have 2 Gepards in my low silver hangar - one Pinata and one Mag. I used to open with the Pinata Gep, but lately I find more britbots in low silver. I decided one battle to start with the Mag Gep instead. I was platooning with a couple of other Wikllings, and we all started with the Mag Gep, and I thought, "oh no, we look like a clubbing clan" Never did that again.
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Post by BLYTHE on Oct 25, 2016 22:35:47 GMT -5
This is an interesting topic. Deployment order depends on:
1. whether you clan or do randoms 2. whether you're farming for gold or silver 3. whether you're playing low, mid, or high tiers 4. which bots and setup your teammates have, and 5. the map you're playing on.
In general, I try to cap as many beacons in the beginning with a fast bot like cossack or rhino. In high levels I then try to wreal havok by getting into their territory to preoccupy them while teammates advance; this is also a great opportunity to rack up some damage points with the first rhino (usually pinata, mag/orkan). Then I go with other knife fighters. In larger map, I'm likely to start with tridents or RDBs.
The point is, if you play randoms then you need to have a versatile hangar to make up for the map and whatever MM throws your way. It's crucial to know when to eject strategically even when you're amassing lots of damage points or still have a perfectly healthy bot.
Just last night I knew we were going to win on Yamatao within a minute as I noticed the reds not advancing to cap center beacon. When I get there in my rhino I saw lots of campers.
Funny thing, even when they were being slaughtered they just stood there without ejecting. They die then they spawn into plasma Griffins. By then too late. Don't get it...
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Post by DogTrail on Oct 25, 2016 23:46:23 GMT -5
Not sure if farming for gold or silver affects Deployment order. What it affects for me is how many beacons I capture. If I'm farming gold, I cap as many as I can so that 1. I get the beacon bonus and 2. the battle ends faster. For silver, I just capture enough to win (or none at all if my teammates are doing well enough) because I want the battle to drag on so I can get the most damage.
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Post by SoCalGrndR on Oct 26, 2016 3:45:38 GMT -5
I run in high low silver (guess). I have 4 slot hanger meds 4/6-7 leveling up. I like variety & options: Gep 3/6-7 mags Golum 4/ 6-7 Thunder/taran/mag Boa 4/7 Thunder / Orka (WaR ToAsTeR) Patton 4/6-7 3 mags & 1 aphid I run into gep/mags-Pinatas - now some aphids on regular basis 40% of time. I start w Gep & see what Im up against. Need distance run Golum. Multiple gep pull out my War ToAsTeR & go hunting, or fight fire w fire 3 mag & aphid on patton (glass cannon). Saving for 5 slot 3700 Au. I also rotate - have 2nd gep (mags or pinatas), Vityaz, lvl 1 Boa.
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Post by Reiko Asahina on Oct 26, 2016 4:00:31 GMT -5
4-slot hangar running around in low bronze (I think), just hit level 20 today.
I usually start with 1-2 of my 2/5 Thunderschutzes, getting beacons and doing as much as possible before I die, then when I see a bunch of weakened bots reasonably in range from spawn, switch to my 2/5 Kang-Dae/Molot Vityaz and snipe those off.
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Post by fujinunit on Oct 26, 2016 4:32:50 GMT -5
I usually start with patty cake (gl patton) and then do my Zeus golem (golem's other weapons don't go that well with Zeus tbh) If things are already getting spiced up when my patty cake bites the dust, I'll go Griffin. But most of the time I use golem to deal with any mid battle anciles or fujins and Griffin last to pick off stragglers
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Post by sublimethunder on Oct 26, 2016 15:50:57 GMT -5
Let the tomato tossing begin:
1- mag gep to grab as many beacons as possible 2- golem 3- leo 4- 2 geps in reserve for those end of game beacons
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Oct 26, 2016 16:39:12 GMT -5
I usually start with patty cake (gl patton) and then do my Zeus golem (golem's other weapons don't go that well with Zeus tbh) If things are already getting spiced up when my patty cake bites the dust, I'll go Griffin. But most of the time I use golem to deal with any mid battle anciles or fujins and Griffin last to pick off stragglers Why is the GL Patton the "Patty Cake" ? LOL! I'm extremely curious.
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Post by Neg0Pander on Oct 26, 2016 17:10:52 GMT -5
Let the tomato tossing begin: 1- mag gep to grab as many beacons as possible 2- golem 3- leo 4- 2 geps in reserve for those end of game beacons Tomatoes tossed lightly.
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Post by moody on Nov 1, 2016 21:39:09 GMT -5
Generally all bots either 3/7 or 3/8. Will upgrade to 4/8 when all the weapons are at 8
Pinata patton first , because I'm trying to learn how to use it properly. Considering replacing it with a Boa.
Then Boa, Boa, Boa, Vityaz
The vityaz is a mid range and from time to time I will bring it out ealier, usually if a boa has just gotten wiped out by a shield bot or if there is a large number of enemies in one place and they can't be rushed with a single bot.
If the vityaz comes out after everything else is gone then I'm probably in trouble anyway.
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