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Post by Shahmatt on Mar 6, 2017 21:24:37 GMT -5
I have an Ecu, originally purchased for my Leo as an experiment.
I want to try it out on my Golem but it does not show as being available for equipping.
The Ecu is not equipped on the Leo or anywhere else, and it appears available for equipping on my Gareth. Also the Golem light slot can accept a Ecu because it appears as an option in the store.
So is this a bug then, or am I missing something here?
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Post by Conflict's Student on Mar 6, 2017 21:27:59 GMT -5
I believe there are right side and left side Ecus, which aren't interchangeable... no idea why.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2017 21:28:35 GMT -5
An Ecu when purchased for a medium hardpoint cannot be put into a light hardpoint. Maybe you were trying to equip it on the medium slot of Golem?
Ecus are cheap. Just buy another.
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Post by Shahmatt on Mar 6, 2017 21:32:57 GMT -5
An Ecu when purchased for a medium hardpoint cannot be put into a light hardpoint. Maybe you were trying to equip it on the medium slot of Golem? Ecus are cheap. Just buy another. No it was the light slot.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2017 21:34:28 GMT -5
An Ecu when purchased for a medium hardpoint cannot be put into a light hardpoint. Maybe you were trying to equip it on the medium slot of Golem? Ecus are cheap. Just buy another. No it was the light slot. That is weird. Ecus are generally not recommended for bots other than the Patton anyways.
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Post by Shahmatt on Mar 6, 2017 21:37:19 GMT -5
I believe there are right side and left side Ecus, which aren't interchangeable... no idea why. I believe you've hit on the answer. I've just checked and the Ecu does not show as available for the Leo's left light slot, so it is a right light slot Ecu.
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Post by The VVatcher on Mar 6, 2017 21:40:23 GMT -5
Pretty ridiculous how that works. We ought to be thankful it's just the ECU that does this and not all the weapons. Imagine if they did that to Orkan where you have to buy mulitples to cover the right sides.
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Post by Shahmatt on Mar 6, 2017 21:43:15 GMT -5
No it was the light slot. That is weird. Ecus are generally not recommended for bots other than the Patton anyways. Why not? Anyway, a level 12 Ecu is 178,000 HP. Good for longevity maybe? I'm currently playing with the idea of switching equipment on my Golem from Ancile, Magnum, Taran to Thunder, Ecu, Taran But on the other hand, my Gareth with native shield uses Magnum, Taran and is faster, and I wonder if there would be some redundancy. Choices... Choices...
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Post by Shahmatt on Mar 6, 2017 21:48:14 GMT -5
Pretty ridiculous how that works. We ought to be thankful it's just the ECU that does this and not all the weapons. Imagine if they did that to Orkan where you have to buy mulitples to cover the right sides. I've just checked again and my Ecu (originally mounted on a light slot) does in fact mount on the Golem medium slot. So it is only sensitive to the side at which it is equipped. It seems to me not an unrealistic thing as the Ecu shape for the right side is different from the left. Not sure about the Orkan though.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2017 21:48:44 GMT -5
A level 12 Ecu is 178K hp, yes, but you are sacrificing an entire Taran or Orkan for it, which can be the case of a life-death situation. Also, don't use the Plasma Golem. The Boa does the job better.
Just ask any players if they use Ecus. During the pre-Aphid nerf, you could make the point for the Ecu blocking Aphids. Now, you cannot.
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Post by Shahmatt on Mar 6, 2017 22:17:00 GMT -5
A level 12 Ecu is 178K hp, yes, but you are sacrificing an entire Taran or Orkan for it, which can be the case of a life-death situation. Also, don't use the Plasma Golem. The Boa does the job better. Just ask any players if they use Ecus. During the pre-Aphid nerf, you could make the point for the Ecu blocking Aphids. Now, you cannot. I meant switching out the light armament for a Ecu. The Golem has heavy, medium and light points with the medium being on the right hard point which sits away from the body. My current style of play has me taking cover behind terrain and doodads and heavily relying on this right hard point (equipped with Taran) to deliver damage. Unfortunately my left side is used very little. So rather than have the left mounted with Ancile, Magnum (as it is now), I thought a switch to Thunder, Ecu might also be a suitable arrangement and provide for a more robust defense with higher firepower when confronted head on. Is the Ecu completely ineffective against Aphids?
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Post by gr3ygh05t on Mar 7, 2017 18:53:12 GMT -5
Ecu is effective against hydras/spirals and aphids. The Ecu just has to be turned in the direction of the missiles.
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Post by Shahmatt on Mar 7, 2017 21:16:30 GMT -5
Ecu is effective against hydras/spirals and aphids. The Ecu just has to be turned in the direction of the missiles. Thanks. Maybe I'll give the setup a try.
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