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Post by jazzykat on Feb 3, 2017 18:16:10 GMT -5
So my hangar will be:
PDB Rhino, DB Griffin, RDB Griffin, Plasmahad, and Galahad #2
I've got he weapons and I was thinking to outfit the Galahad #2 with 2 Aphids and a Taran. Since both Taran and Aphids need to reload I figured it would help me out a lot in the tight maps while with its speed being annoying and fine in the wide open maps by just kiting out which I would need to do anyway.
The reason I don't want to do Orkan/Pin is the range is too short as I really want to dip in and out of the 350m making myself mostly immune to other's rockets completely and partially to plasma until I come in launch a pair of aphids and dump a few rounds of Taran at them.
There is also the simple fact that the MM keeps putting agains crazy hard opponents so hit and run indirect fire is necessary for me.
Has anyone tried this configuration, and how has it worked out for you?
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Post by petevb on Feb 3, 2017 18:25:32 GMT -5
I would try putting the aphids on the Griffin rather than the Galahad. The Griffin's weapons are both at the top, which means you don't need to step back much for them to clear a wall when you're shooting. The lower launch point on the Galahad (and staggered height) means you need to step back further. Thus despite its slower speed and lack of shield I prefer the Griffin as an aphid bot- great with Orkan at center on Yamantau, etc. I'd then run the Galahad as plasma.
The Galahad Aphid isn't bad, and I've run two in my active hanger before, I just felt the Griffin was slightly better. YMMV...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 20:08:57 GMT -5
You should try an Aphid stalker. Pesky little thing is near impossible to kill in Powerplant
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 21:45:48 GMT -5
I have three. Usually run 2 Plasmahads, and then a rocket/missile/plasma/whatever combo.
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Post by jazzykat on Feb 3, 2017 23:09:58 GMT -5
I'm just waiting until the event is over in the unlikely event that I win something big and useful, as I often feel the need to smash face at a center beacon and laugh at TTs (aka Ancilot) but I only have 3300Au right now so that is FAR away especially with the new MM pushing me below gold almost all the time.
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Post by Team Alpha Strike on Feb 4, 2017 5:41:34 GMT -5
So my hangar will be: PDB Rhino, DB Griffin, RDB Griffin, Plasmahad, and Galahad #2 I've got he weapons and I was thinking to outfit the Galahad #2 with 2 Aphids and a Taran. Since both Taran and Aphids need to reload I figured it would help me out a lot in the tight maps while with its speed being annoying and fine in the wide open maps by just kiting out which I would need to do anyway. The reason I don't want to do Orkan/Pin is the range is too short as I really want to dip in and out of the 350m making myself mostly immune to other's rockets completely and partially to plasma until I come in launch a pair of aphids and dump a few rounds of Taran at them. There is also the simple fact that the MM keeps putting agains crazy hard opponents so hit and run indirect fire is necessary for me. Has anyone tried this configuration, and how has it worked out for you? I have 2 Galahads and I've tried Taran/Aphid. The problem I have with the Taran/Aphid Gal is that it stops firing at some time during an encounter with any heavy bot, since it doesn't have the firepower to put any heavy down in 15 seconds. I use the Gal for deep runs until enemy territory to kill high value targets like Furies, quad Aphid Patton, or missile Griffs/Fujins and I can't have my Galahad stop firing while I'm in an area where I might need instant firepower to fight multiple enemies. Mags may be weak, but they never stop firing and that frequently carries the day when fighting multiples. The other issue I have with the setup is what Pete said. There's more utility and value in placing Aphids on other bots. Personally, I prefer the Aphids on a Griffin or a Rhino over the Galahad. I use 2 Griffs - in TarAphid or OrkAphid setups - both excel in on the tight maps and perform decently on the large maps. The Taran/Aphid Galahad on large maps is a poor performer, as the low firepower really limits what you can do, as you can't assault a defended beacon so motoring to a far beacon won't be worth it. I think the overwhelming opinion is that the Galahad is best in Plasma form - which is how I run both of mine. I find the Plasmahad is even more useful now that the Ancilot is here, as the Plasmahad can take on an Ancilot easier than the Lance with a Thunder - the Taran/Aphid Galahad has basically zero chance to kill an Ancilot. |
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Post by Thunderkiss on Feb 4, 2017 11:09:42 GMT -5
I think the largest issue with that setup is you aren't lethal to anything. If a carnage rounds the corner and sees a plasmahad, they stop DEAD for a reevaluation. If they see aphids, they're going to smile and then just dead you. There really aren't all that many good configurations for the galahad. Plasmahad or Orkan/Pinata are about the best you're going to do. Which, to be fair, are pretty great.
Kinda like the uptick in rhinos with orkan/aphids. Just begs the question "why?".
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Post by jazzykat on Feb 4, 2017 18:01:43 GMT -5
So I put the aphids on a DB Griffin and (for me) it became a murder machine so I don't want to put aphids on a galahad anymore. Which begs the question, why the hell is anyone who can afford it still using Pinatas?
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Post by Fιεχροιητ™ on Feb 4, 2017 18:27:13 GMT -5
So I put the aphids on a DB Griffin and (for me) it became a murder machine so I don't want to put aphids on a galahad anymore. Which begs the question, why the hell is anyone who can afford it still using Pinatas? Aphids aren't as accurate and effective as they use to be, hence why most have gone back to using the classic Ork/Pinata setup. |
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Post by petevb on Feb 4, 2017 18:30:43 GMT -5
So I put the aphids on a DB Griffin and (for me) it became a murder machine so I don't want to put aphids on a galahad anymore. Which begs the question, why the hell is anyone who can afford it still using Pinatas? Some want the extra punch of Pinata's, but the Aphid/ Ork combo is probably the strongest currently, and many top players are using it... |
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Post by Team Alpha Strike on Feb 4, 2017 23:04:32 GMT -5
So I put the aphids on a DB Griffin and (for me) it became a murder machine so I don't want to put aphids on a galahad anymore. Which begs the question, why the hell is anyone who can afford it still using Pinatas? Because 2 L12 Orks are only around 90K damage and Aphids against Galahads frequently yields zero damage. The last thing you want is to leave a Plasmahad alive with its weapons and you with only your Orkans on its reload/fire sequence --- cause most of the time the Gal will kill you. With the Pinatas, you get around 130ish K damage on that Gal and if you jump in at less than 100m you'll get a kill on the Gal with room to spare (and even if you miss a little, the Gal will gave severe damage and your Orks should be able to finish the kill). Pinatas are also some extra insurance against Gareths, as they are also nearly impossible to hit with Aphids and you need every bit of splash the 2 Pinatas give to kill that fast/pesky bot. With only 2 Orks, you need to be perfect to get the kill and that's hard to do against a Gareth; the Pinatas allow a large degree of slop to ensure that Gareth is put down even if you are off a little. |
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Post by CrownBlack on Feb 6, 2017 8:53:50 GMT -5
I just tried out the right hand smack for my Galahad basically because the bot is strong enough now but I am waiting on my mags to level up. I threw level nine pinatas and an lvl 9 ork on there and i must say i was impressed. More impressed with this set up than i was the aphid/taran combo. I still believe the plasma is the way to go on this bot but I am sticking with the right hand smack until my plasma is leveled up to atleast lvl 9. I am still waiting to come across a plasmahad or gareth and see how i do against one of them.
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Post by FRΞΞDØM☆F1GHTΞR on Feb 6, 2017 10:46:27 GMT -5
Orkan/Aphid Galahad is a really fun combo. Not as effective as Plasmahad and requires a totally different play style. But, it's loads of fun and it looks really 「deteriorated bum-bum」!
I run 2 Galahads. One is permanently plasma, the other is Ork/Aphid. I call it my "Funbot". It can be a very effective counter to Plasmahad at times.
Best way to find out is to try it out. If you don't like it, change it. Nothing is permanent in this game.
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Post by buzzard on Feb 6, 2017 14:56:51 GMT -5
So my hangar will be: PDB Rhino, DB Griffin, RDB Griffin, Plasmahad, and Galahad #2 I've got he weapons and I was thinking to outfit the Galahad #2 with 2 Aphids and a Taran. Since both Taran and Aphids need to reload I figured it would help me out a lot in the tight maps while with its speed being annoying and fine in the wide open maps by just kiting out which I would need to do anyway. The reason I don't want to do Orkan/Pin is the range is too short as I really want to dip in and out of the 350m making myself mostly immune to other's rockets completely and partially to plasma until I come in launch a pair of aphids and dump a few rounds of Taran at them. There is also the simple fact that the MM keeps putting agains crazy hard opponents so hit and run indirect fire is necessary for me. Has anyone tried this configuration, and how has it worked out for you? I have an aphid orkan gar and it is fun (along with a plsmahad and a plasma gar). If you try it I would recommend doing an orkan aphid rather than Taran. You will be much more effective VS other shield bots that way. That is how I use my ork/aphid gary. I pull him out when there is a plasma britbot being a pain in the 「bum-bum」. |
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Post by jazzykat on Feb 6, 2017 16:04:27 GMT -5
I just tried out the right hand smack for my Galahad basically because the bot is strong enough now but I am waiting on my mags to level up. I threw level nine pinatas and an lvl 9 ork on there and i must say i was impressed. More impressed with this set up than i was the aphid/taran combo. I still believe the plasma is the way to go on this bot but I am sticking with the right hand smack until my plasma is leveled up to atleast lvl 9. I am still waiting to come across a plasmahad or gareth and see how i do against one of them. I gave a Galahad and I am sometimes (or all the time now?) receiving damage from Aphids that hit my Galahad's shield. Has anyone else noticed this and is it similar in amount to a Pinata blast? |
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