PDB: Rhino Vs. Griffin

I practiced and practiced and really like the Rhino. Rush to flank, drop shield, start firing at the bad guys, waddle behind cover or raise shield if you get too much attention. Then drop shield and repeat, until someone really comes after you with rockets... That is probably noobish driving, but its what I do.

Mine is at level 7, going on 8 (takes two days on that upgrade). That said, the Griff at the same level only gives up 10k HP. It is more agile, it can back pedal, it can jump away. Griff to me really is the better bot. But b/c I like the Rhino, I still run it as my Plasma boat along with a Galahad, and leave the Griffs to carry the rockets. I think it may just boil down to personal preference.

I will be watching the thread as well to see the expert's take on the issue.

You are not going to like this reply.  You can successfully go with either choice - the difference not that great really.

It depends on the map really and what you see the usage of the bot --- here's my thinking.

The PDB Rhino does better than the PDB Griffin on Springfield, Yamamtau, and Canyon.  The PDB Griff does better than the PDB Rhino on DC and PP.  On Shentzen they are about the same.  

I choose the Rhino version over the Griffin --- that's because I already have an OrkaAphid (2x) and a Plasmahad (2x).  The PDB Rhino is the fast interceptor that I generally use at the late stages of a match, when beacons must be flipped and most red shield bots have been used already (the Griffin is not a good late stage beacon grabber and  marginally less capable of taking back a contested beacon).

Plasma Galahad > Plasma Rhino > Plasma Fujin > Plasma Gareth > Plasma Griffin

I have to say running both - I swap them out in plasma form.  As stated above they both have different strengths on different maps.  
Rhino - power runner for beacons, and sentry duty to guard (tank style)
Griffin - ambush style predator, can move front to back and side to side.  
For me its what suits my mood, I do always run an Aphid/Orkan Griffin.  I also sub in a rdb Griffin & Carnage for mid range.

To start with I would go with set up you lime most and are more comfortable with.  I am sure in time you will have both.  You are spending from different accounts so they should not be competing for funds.

I cannot forget the [LA] guy that killed my Plasma Galahad 1-1 with a Plasma Rhino. 
Whenever my Tarans were firing, his shield was up, and when my Tarans were out of juice, his shield goes down and he pounds me with plasma. 

Thanks for the replies!

It seems like 6 of one, half-dozen of the other...

Ultimately I want to upgrade both bots so I can swap out the weapons whenever I feel like a change. Problem is, right now I really want to focus my upgrades. I keep backtracking when I think some other configuration might be better, and then several days of upgrades later, changing my mind and reverting.

It sounds like the biggest difference between the two is that the Rhino is better suited for playing defense, whereas the Griffin has a slight edge playing offense. I much prefer playing offense.

Right now, I'm leaning towards Griffin, and eventually replacing his Magnums with Aphids. I really like Aphids. Other than this game, I mostly play FPS games, and Aphids can be used like grenades in that regard.

This may seem like a rambling post, but it's how my mind is working right now.

Decisions, decisions, decisions...

The Galahad has a decent corner peeking ability. Not to mention, if the rhino raises his shields rush in close to his flank and get him there. He has to drop his shields to turn.

I had read your guide before, but went back and read it again. A lot more sank in this time, so thank you!

I have been running the Plasma Rhino for the last two days trying to make up my mind about it. The more I use it, the more I like it. Maybe I'll keep it around for a while. It's probably a lot better once it's properly levelled (currently at level 4 since I kept losing interest in it).

Sorry.  I misread and thought you were driving a Griffin.

When an opponent is that many levels above you it can be all but impossible to triump regardless of how good your tactics are.  

I have done some wonderful things with a plasma rhino before.  One on one at point blank range vs both a treb rajin and another plasma rhino and beat both of them.

I agree.

Only plasma bots I would use are galahad and rhino, and my rhino has been mothballed for months.

Even though I recommend Orks I'd still say PDB is safer on Rhino.

Aphids > Mags for Griffin. Tarans or Orks your choice.

maybe have a rihno and a griffion with half plasma and half rocket

NO, I cannot even begin to express how dumb that is. Plasma and rockets have completely different playstyles and counter completely different types of bots.

He means one orkan, one taran, one pinata, one magnum.

And even then, the hellfire only works on the Rhino, it falls flat on its face on the griff. And normal dbs are pretty much going to cream you.