Throwback Thursday - DB vs Ork Haechi

Yep, that was the one I was thinking of.  He played it perfectly. In retrospect, the better thing for me to do would have been to, 1) regroup and let me shield recharge (that would have taken precious time that wasn't available at that point in the match) or 2) to charge just when he started taking off my shield.  I didn't do the first because I felt the sting of losing my shield, but that shouldn't have stopped me, he was able to regenerate orkans/piñatas while I waited and my shield wasn't near replenished enough for it.  His jump also nullified my orkans to a degree.  I couldn't shoot him on the way up or down.

I also suspect (FeistyRaccoon correct me if I'm wrong) that his DB griff has Mk2 maxed orkans/piñatas on it.  That wasn't the deciding factor, but it would add weight to the victory if true as my Haechi and orkans are Mk1 maxed.

All that said, what that video demonstrated was a master class on patience, situational awareness, corner shooting and solid griffin piloting.  What was demonstrated by my group of randoms was impatience (so many guys just jumped into the hornets nest by themselves and died quickly) and a lack of teamwork.  I spent almost the whole game in my Zeus Fury, but couldn't justify ditching because it is my only long range bot and there were enough shocktrains out as to warrant my maintaining some distance.  I moved forward toward center when I realized my position was ineffective.  I can zap many foolish folk from there.  However, you'll notice FR jumped only when he needed to.  If he had done otherwise, I would have hit him.  Griffin pilots, DON'T JUMP UNLESS YOU HAVE TO...unless I'm on the other team.  Then feel free to jump until your heart is content...or fried.

Good game FeistyRaccoon!

Yep, that was the one I was thinking of.  He played it perfectly. In retrospect, the better thing for me to do would have been to, 1) regroup and let my shield recharge (that would have taken precious time that wasn't available at that point in the match) or 2) to charge just when he started taking off my shield.  I didn't do the first because I felt the sting of losing my shield, but that shouldn't have stopped me, he was able to regenerate orkans/piñatas while I waited and my shield wasn't near replenished enough for it.  His jump also nullified my orkans to a degree.  I couldn't shoot him on the way up or down.

I also suspect (FeistyRaccoon correct me if I'm wrong) that his DB griff has Mk2 maxed orkans/piñatas on it.  That wasn't the deciding factor, but it would add weight to the victory if true as my Haechi and orkans are Mk1 maxed.

All that said, what that video demonstrated was a master class on patience, situational awareness, corner shooting and solid griffin piloting.  What was demonstrated by my group of randoms was impatience (so many guys just jumped into the hornets nest by themselves and died quickly) and a lack of teamwork.  I spent almost the whole game in my Zeus Fury, but couldn't justify ditching because it is my only long range bot and there were enough shocktrains out as to warrant my maintaining some distance.  I moved forward toward center when I realized my position was ineffective.  I can zap many foolish folk from there.  However, you'll notice FR jumped only when he needed to.  If he had done otherwise, I would have hit him.  Griffin pilots, DON'T JUMP UNLESS YOU HAVE TO...unless I'm on the other team.  Then feel free to jump until your heart is content...or fried.

Good game FeistyRaccoon!