Red:Fox
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Favorite robot: Doc or Lance
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Post by Red:Fox on Feb 7, 2017 15:41:40 GMT -5
I need some opinions from all of you out there competing near TT. I'm always pulling matches with everyone at least 2-3 levels above me and am aiming for as high a level of play as I can get so I'm thinking about what this hangar needs for that endgame goal. I'm currently at a 58% win, 2.7 destroyed, and 425k average damage. I really dig my current hangar but think it needs some help in the long run. What grade would you give this hangar?
I'm currently running (in range order):
7/8 Trident Carnage (upgrading this to 8/9)
7/8 RDB Grif
8/9 Plasmahad
7/8 DB Grif
7/8 Thunder/Pinata Leo
(bot/weapons)
I've got 1833 Au and ~14k WSP to my name that I'm really unsure what to do with so I'm turning to the experts. I really enjoy KF but have added the MRS recently as I think it's become a necessity at higher tier play. My original plan was to use my WSP to replace the DB Grif with a Hellfire Rhino but after playing on the last few test servers with it I really didn't like piloting the Rhino. When I KF, I usually prefer the hide and blast strategy (like one has to do with the Thunder/Pinata Leo), and the Rhino's mobility really limits this kind of strategy. I figure if I really do hate the HF Rhino I can always then upgrade it's weapons to plasma if I had to but is the Rhino in any configuration really competitive in higher tier play? I also was planning on saving up my Au for a Lance.
Should I just blow the WSP on weapons and wait for the lance? I hate having weapons with no bots to put them on so I really don't follow the weapons before bots mentality. I'm just not sure and buyer's remorse sure does suck when it takes so long to recover from it so I'm hoping you guys have some sage advice. Any thoughts guys and gals?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 15:52:12 GMT -5
I am not a TT guy, nor an expert, but I like to type, so i will chime in...
Your hangar and mine are around similar levels, though you are slightly ahead of me - I am mostly 7/7 right now, bringing weapons to 8. My lineup is a plasma Rhino, plasma Galahad, DB Griff, Orkan/Thunder Lance, and a Carnage/Leo (I go back and forth).
I bought a Rhino several weeks ago. It is a much better tank than a Griff once you get it above level 7. So I think it is a logical next purchase, but it does take some practice and patience. I also really enjoy playing the Lance, even if it is super slow to get it to the action. I think a logical next step would be to add one or the other to the team and see how you like them. In my lineup, I benched my RDB Griff, as I did not like the lower damage #'s I get with it. So one option would be to leave your DB Griff, but swap the RDB for a plasma Rhino, or eventual Lance.
Cheers!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 16:15:17 GMT -5
I'd replace that Leo with a Thunder Orkan Lance or a Ancile Taran Lance
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Post by Cyklown on Feb 7, 2017 17:23:08 GMT -5
I'd replace that Leo with a Thunder Orkan Lance or a Ancile Taran Lance He's sitting on 1800 gold, that's a long ways off  Looks solid enough. I realize there's an economy angle here- Plas Griff, diminished Orkan access- but I like it. I'd argue that getting used to a plasma Rhino would be worth your time. It's a plasma boat that isn't hardcore outclassed by Plasmahads. I'd just focus on stockpiling resources while you level stuff up. RDB Griffs are clearly rock stars in the long run, I'm a firm believer in the healing powers of Trident Carnages and your overall splash/plas ratios seems about right. Just make sure you're keeping your bots and weapons all about the same level. |
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Red:Fox
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Favorite robot: Doc or Lance
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Post by Red:Fox on Feb 7, 2017 19:31:55 GMT -5
I get the feeling that you and I are simpatico man. Dig the advice and you talked me into the rhino. I'll run it as a hell fire while I get the tarans ready. You know I'm going to complain at you if i hate it though, right? Replace the Leo oncemail it's geared in plasma? What about the aphid/taran combination instead of mags? I've got 3 at lvl 7 sitting there and it seems like it would add a little more versatility to the un maneuverable beast that is the rhino.
I'm curious though, what grade does my current hangar get?
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Post by KaneoheGrown on Feb 7, 2017 20:03:19 GMT -5
Based on what you have I (as a TT player) would go...
- Thunder Carn (till you get a Lance)
- PDB Griff
- DB Griff
- Plasmahad
- Tri/CRV Nat (till you have the scratch for a Fury)
Or
- Tri Carn
- PDB Griff
- DB Griff
- DB or Hellfire Rhino
- Plasmahad
I'd personally play the former over the latter, but that's me. Issue to me is you currently have two midrangers (where you said you prefer brawling).
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Red:Fox
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Posts: 42
Karma: 29
Pilot name: RedFoxJI
Platform: Android
Clan: [MWM] Midwest Mercenary
League: Expert
Server Region: North America
Favorite robot: Doc or Lance
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Post by Red:Fox on Feb 7, 2017 20:18:14 GMT -5
I do prefer KF but find that the utility of two midrangers in matches with a gaggle furys to outweigh that preference by a crap ton. While my numbers have taken a hit with 2 MRS, I think I'm contributing more, strategically speaking.
I dig the advice.
Many thanks to you all. You're making me wish i was not in a majority spanish speaking clan.
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Red:Fox
Destrier
Posts: 42
Karma: 29
Pilot name: RedFoxJI
Platform: Android
Clan: [MWM] Midwest Mercenary
League: Expert
Server Region: North America
Favorite robot: Doc or Lance
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Post by Red:Fox on Feb 7, 2017 20:21:27 GMT -5
I'd replace that Leo with a Thunder Orkan Lance or a Ancile Taran Lance He's sitting on 1800 gold, that's a long ways off Looks solid enough. I realize there's an economy angle here- Plas Griff, diminished Orkan access- but I like it. I'd argue that getting used to a plasma Rhino would be worth your time. It's a plasma boat that isn't hardcore outclassed by Plasmahads. I'd just focus on stockpiling resources while you level stuff up. RDB Griffs are clearly rock stars in the long run, I'm a firm believer in the healing powers of Trident Carnages and your overall splash/plas ratios seems about right. Just make sure you're keeping your bots and weapons all about the same level. By the way, I looked up your previous posts to know who I was taking advice from... and omg if you don't have a spreadsheet detailing your upgrade times and projected finishes you are a madman IMHO. Well, that or not OCD like us. |
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Post by Cyklown on Feb 8, 2017 3:14:11 GMT -5
He's sitting on 1800 gold, that's a long ways off Looks solid enough. I realize there's an economy angle here- Plas Griff, diminished Orkan access- but I like it. I'd argue that getting used to a plasma Rhino would be worth your time. It's a plasma boat that isn't hardcore outclassed by Plasmahads. I'd just focus on stockpiling resources while you level stuff up. RDB Griffs are clearly rock stars in the long run, I'm a firm believer in the healing powers of Trident Carnages and your overall splash/plas ratios seems about right. Just make sure you're keeping your bots and weapons all about the same level. By the way, I looked up your previous posts to know who I was taking advice from... and omg if you don't have a spreadsheet detailing your upgrade times and projected finishes you are a madman IMHO. Well, that or not OCD like us. I generally just do all the math in my head and then mutter the tally sheets and ordering for upgrades to myself overland over until I remember what to do, recalculating daily. Wait, what? Leos are good, man. It'll have to go in the end, but they're a giant pile of HP which is totally in-meta right now. |
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Post by [AURA] Pîśtäçhįø on Feb 8, 2017 3:47:58 GMT -5
PDB Griffin or rhino Plasmahad Ancilot TTF ( triple trident fury if you don't mind your Au and WSP ) DB Griffin that's my future hangar. I would like to share  |
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Post by Conflict's Student on Feb 8, 2017 8:34:29 GMT -5
One input to add from someone in a similar situation: consider swapping your pinatas for aphids on the DB griffin.
Of course it costs a chunk of Au, but I'm finding (a) I get about the same overall damage while (b) having a little indirect fire capability adds significant versatility to my hangar.
I really like the orkan/aphid griffin atm and I don't think you'll regret having a couple of aphids for the price (1.25 orkans... I calculate everything Au in orkans right now!).
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Post by [AURA] Pîśtäçhįø on Feb 10, 2017 18:23:57 GMT -5
Ok that's nice to have  I'll call it ADB ( area death button ) |
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