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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 20, 2020 5:52:43 GMT -5
Has anyone here bought the Operation this time to get the Loki? I like fast bots, but im not sure Loki's ability is really that relevant now that Quantum Radar is on so many bots.
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Post by ʂωєєтცяєα∂ on Jul 20, 2020 5:55:44 GMT -5
Not for the Loki but for the Ag, Au and Pt.
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Post by bravex on Jul 20, 2020 6:00:37 GMT -5
Has anyone here bought the Operation this time to get the Loki? I like fast bots, but im not sure Loki's ability is really that relevant now that Quantum Radar is on so many bots. I already have Loki and I didn't want to spend money to get a slightly different version of it. As to the Quantum Radar problem - phase shift and lots of it!
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Post by ᥣᵃᵛᵃʲᵃᵛᵃ on Jul 20, 2020 6:07:27 GMT -5
Yes, on my 1-bot smurf in Gold league it is a hoot. On my main account in low Champs, I swap Loki in and out with Pulsar Leech. Here, it is fun, it can turn a match, but lots of Quantum Radar and Lee-Juns restrict its effectiveness somewhat.
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Post by Oliver Kloesov on Jul 20, 2020 7:03:17 GMT -5
GOD BLESS the Loki that turned the match around yesterday morning. "Man, we could use a beacon or two pretty quickly." BAM! Like divine intervention this Blue Loki appears and scoots around like he owned the place. Love that guy. FTW!
If you are ever lonely and want attention from the reds, drop a Loki. They will/have to pay attention to you.
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 20, 2020 8:04:12 GMT -5
GOD BLESS the Loki that turned the match around yesterday morning. "Man, we could use a beacon or two pretty quickly." BAM! Like divine intervention this Blue Loki appears and scoots around like he owned the place. Love that guy. FTW! If you are ever lonely and want attention from the reds, drop a Loki. They will/have to pay attention to you. If i make lvl29 i may pull the trigger. My Phantom could use another playmate.
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Post by Oliver Kloesov on Jul 20, 2020 8:08:30 GMT -5
GOD BLESS the Loki that turned the match around yesterday morning. "Man, we could use a beacon or two pretty quickly." BAM! Like divine intervention this Blue Loki appears and scoots around like he owned the place. Love that guy. FTW! If you are ever lonely and want attention from the reds, drop a Loki. They will/have to pay attention to you. If i make lvl29 i may pull the trigger. My Phantom could use another playmate. Ahhhh... the unholy duo of mayhem. Love my Phantom & Loki. I need to work on Loki as a #1 drop more though, just for practice. Win rate be damned. Jump module. Heheheheh Boinnnng!!
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 20, 2020 9:01:47 GMT -5
If i make lvl29 i may pull the trigger. My Phantom could use another playmate. Ahhhh... the unholy duo of mayhem. Love my Phantom & Loki. I need to work on Loki as a #1 drop more though, just for practice. Win rate be damned. Jump module. Heheheheh Boinnnng!! I have been launching Tyr first for the last few days. I feel dirty, like im cheating on my Phantom.
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Post by CrownBlack on Jul 20, 2020 9:14:45 GMT -5
i discovered that the timing on dropping it in was the key to success. Half the time I would drop it the poor thing barely made it 100m before Yang Lee Ao Jun ate it up. People are leaving some Quantum Radar bots at the end to take care of them now so I stopped running it. NOTHING better than seeing the sky full of AM's talk about a beacon feast at that point.
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Post by Oliver Kloesov on Jul 20, 2020 9:51:51 GMT -5
New Loki/Legendary Pilot:
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Post by frunobulax on Jul 20, 2020 13:50:44 GMT -5
Yes, on my 1-bot smurf in Gold league it is a hoot. On my main account in low Champs, I swap Loki in and out with Pulsar Leech. Here, it is fun, it can turn a match, but lots of Quantum Radar and Lee-Juns restrict its effectiveness somewhat. Many Lokis run like they are invincible, and become easy prey to AJs and bots with Quantum Radar. Even my Blitz (no Quantum Radar but weapons at Loki level) has killed its share of Lokis using Magnum/Quarker.
But Lokis that know what they're doing are VERY hard to kill. Especially with a Scourge bot that needs 3s to lock on after Quantum Radar activation, and if the Loki uses phase shift, the Quantum Radar is essentially useless. And smart Loki pilots use whatever cover they can use, just as if they were a bot not in stealth.
I also learned to respect Lokis that run Rimes or Quarkers, especially if they guess correctly when I'm reloading.
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Post by AVC on Jul 22, 2020 9:15:20 GMT -5
Today, I have blasted 2 Lokis away using my Rime Blitz.
The ability still hits them, and if they are near an obstacle or wall the splash damage just wipes them out.
But when I am in a bot with no Quantum Radar they are sure annoying. So much so, I might pony up for the Op Pass
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Post by Loganspawn on Jul 22, 2020 9:25:44 GMT -5
Today, I have blasted 2 Lokis away using my Rime Blitz. The ability still hits them, and if they are near an obstacle or wall the splash damage just wipes them out. But when I am in a bot with no Quantum Radar they are sure annoying. So much so, I might pony up for the Op Pass Used correctly they can make or break a game. There is a reason why most S clans drop some at start and mid game. It is awesome or dead meat 50/50 chance. If nothing else it sure messes up reds plans. Not running mine at the moment but only because I am always getting bored and changing things up. Same reason I have a two OP meta bot limit. Good luck and to me just the extra resources without the Loki are good enough reason to get the pass if you play allot and spend anything on this game.
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Post by Munki on Jul 22, 2020 9:33:01 GMT -5
Got the Pass and Loki with pilot. Never had the bot before so still learning and leveling it up. Very fun so far. Finally found a bot that can use my leveled Halos!
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 26, 2020 10:45:00 GMT -5
I almost didn't make it to get him in time...wish i had time to get more platinum and silver. Parking Loki in hanger 2 with a couple others im not currently running.
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Post by heavypiece on Jul 26, 2020 16:57:40 GMT -5
I bought the operation pass after I had completed the operation. I wanted all of the other stuff. The Loki and the weapons was just extra stuff that I could sell for silver. But after putting the dragon head flame throwers and a dragon marquees on top, I took it for a spin and leveled it up a bit. I think that I will keep it just because it looks cool.
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Post by seanh on Jul 26, 2020 17:12:21 GMT -5
Mine will be at 1.9 tomorrow, with the pilot, so will start trying him out.
Any consensus on what level people take the too (I normally take bots to 2.4) modules, additional pilot skills for the old dude, load out etc? Have two 2.1 gusts, so will probable run 3 gusts, unless folks think putting something different in the third slot makes any sense? Have a 1.8 rime and halo, and a few of just about everything else unlevelled.
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 26, 2020 18:11:48 GMT -5
Mine will be at 1.9 tomorrow, with the pilot, so will start trying him out. Any consensus on what level people take the too (I normally take bots to 2.4) modules, additional pilot skills for the old dude, load out etc? Have two 2.1 gusts, so will probable run 3 gusts, unless folks think putting something different in the third slot makes any sense? Have a 1.8 rime and halo, and a few of just about everything else unlevelled. I'm committed to leveling up the weapons on my Phantom, Ao Jun, and Tyr before I can take on another project.
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Post by wrampager1 on Jul 26, 2020 18:29:44 GMT -5
We have been dropping mid to late game when there is 3 or 4 titans on the map. The loki is still very relevant in game play. Also recommend running two bots with the eye to kill lokis
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 26, 2020 18:44:13 GMT -5
We have been dropping mid to late game when there is 3 or 4 titans on the map. The loki is still very relevant in game play. Also recommend running two bots with the eye to kill lokis Thanks for the info. I haven't put too much thought into it yet, but you definitely have a solid plan. Looking closer into my hanger setup.
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Post by vonpaulus on Jul 26, 2020 18:52:52 GMT -5
Mine will be at 1.9 tomorrow, with the pilot, so will start trying him out. Any consensus on what level people take the too (I normally take bots to 2.4) modules, additional pilot skills for the old dude, load out etc? Have two 2.1 gusts, so will probable run 3 gusts, unless folks think putting something different in the third slot makes any sense? Have a 1.8 rime and halo, and a few of just about everything else unlevelled. Considering you’ll be running around in stealth mode the majority of the time you can afford to neglect your weapons. Some people run cheapskate Lokis where they run with the level 1 default piñatas and spend all the Ag on upgrading the bot and never decloak. I’m not saying neglecting the weapons is a desirable thing, just something you can get away with if you are pressed for time/Ag on your upgrade cycles. I think choice of active module is probably more important for a Loki than choice of weapon. For example some low level weapon builds for Lokis that will help your team win. These won’t help you win a brawl on a beacon, but allow you to do more than just run around capping beacons, level 1 gecko/arbalest + LD ammo for long range annoying. Geckos are very visible, but if you’re hitting the red from 800m+ away what can they do? level 1 stings + LD ammo for sneaky annoying (stings are very accurate and have a very low visual/audio signature) level 1 shredders + DM for helping teammates take down Ao Mings.
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 27, 2020 9:01:58 GMT -5
Mine will be at 1.9 tomorrow, with the pilot, so will start trying him out. Any consensus on what level people take the too (I normally take bots to 2.4) modules, additional pilot skills for the old dude, load out etc? Have two 2.1 gusts, so will probable run 3 gusts, unless folks think putting something different in the third slot makes any sense? Have a 1.8 rime and halo, and a few of just about everything else unlevelled. Considering you’ll be running around in stealth mode the majority of the time you can afford to neglect your weapons. Some people run cheapskate Lokis where they run with the level 1 default piñatas and spend all the Ag on upgrading the bot and never decloak. I’m not saying neglecting the weapons is a desirable thing, just something you can get away with if you are pressed for time/Ag on your upgrade cycles. I think choice of active module is probably more important for a Loki than choice of weapon. For example some low level weapon builds for Lokis that will help your team win. These won’t help you win a brawl on a beacon, but allow you to do more than just run around capping beacons, level 1 gecko/arbalest + LD ammo for long range annoying. Geckos are very visible, but if you’re hitting the red from 800m+ away what can they do? level 1 stings + LD ammo for sneaky annoying (stings are very accurate and have a very low visual/audio signature) level 1 shredders + DM for helping teammates take down Ao Mings. Didn't really think of weapons being an issue. Maybe i will take him to 1.7 amd throw him on. It is a shame that there is no armor available for light slots, if you are not shooting anyway it couldn't hurt. ***On a side note i did draw my favorite pilot ability, Road Hog.
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klatuu
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Post by klatuu on Jul 27, 2020 17:36:19 GMT -5
Nothing causes havoc like a Loki with both road hogs and PS on a big map. Springfield & Yamantau in particular.
Even if they don't grab all the beacons, I have seen entire teams abandon the center beacon to chase one down. Even if it's a home beacon you can spawn right next to it and take it back after he leaves. It's maddening.
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jul 28, 2020 9:34:25 GMT -5
Nothing causes havoc like a Loki with both road hogs and PS on a big map. Springfield & Yamantau in particular. Even if they don't grab all the beacons, I have seen entire teams abandon the center beacon to chase one down. Even if it's a home beacon you can spawn right next to it and take it back after he leaves. It's maddening. Loki's on Yama drive me nuts. Back and forth from the base to the beacon on the bridge, i couldn't get anything done except liberate and move to the next.
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