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Post by Koalabear on Jan 13, 2021 8:58:25 GMT -5
So, the MD came up for "sale" for $1.39 CAD yesterday and I picked it up as a future investment type of thing. I'm still saving my resources for the RG (I have to since I've spent my stockpile of credits), and I'll start upgrading the MD at the next Development Derby event. We've had two of those so far so I think it's a safe bet that it'll swing back around.
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Jan 13, 2021 9:35:15 GMT -5
So, the MD came up for "sale" for $1.39 CAD yesterday and I picked it up as a future investment type of thing. I'm still saving my resources for the RG (I have to since I've spent my stockpile of credits), and I'll start upgrading the MD at the next Development Derby event. We've had two of those so far so I think it's a safe bet that it'll swing back around. Nice!
Ya know... with CPC being what it is now, even once you have it to EN 8 you should be able to run it and get a feel for it.
Just don't be afraid to back away and get healed! Chasing tanks is a good option for staying alive, too.
It really does take a few ranks to be able to hold its own... but it can contribute pretty early on... IMO.
Either way... welcome to the medical team!
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 14, 2021 13:10:11 GMT -5
I just watched the developer vlog and I think I heard the guy mention that they're going to stop the specialized events soon, so there might not be another Development Derby. Oh man, I don't know what to do. I've got "new toy shakes" where I've got this new mech and I really want to play with it! But, I was really hoping on killing two birds with one stone and doing the upgrades during a Derby event... Plus, I've only acquired 80k credits so far after blowing over 300k, and I've saved up 7600 A-coins, so I'm almost there for the RG... ahh....1st world problems!
Side note, did they buff the speed? I could have sworn the MD was only 5 km/h ... which was one of the reasons I didn't really look too hard at it before. But, I took it out in one game and it was roaring along at 6 km/h. That makes me want to run it even more. I'm thinking of slapping my Jav4s on it as soon as I rank it up and eventually going with MR6 or RPG6 on it or even Jav6. I guess it will depend on what goes on my Shadow.
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Jan 18, 2021 10:22:08 GMT -5
I just watched the developer vlog and I think I heard the guy mention that they're going to stop the specialized events soon, so there might not be another Development Derby. Oh man, I don't know what to do. I've got "new toy shakes" where I've got this new mech and I really want to play with it! But, I was really hoping on killing two birds with one stone and doing the upgrades during a Derby event... Plus, I've only acquired 80k credits so far after blowing over 300k, and I've saved up 7600 A-coins, so I'm almost there for the RG... ahh....1st world problems! Side note, did they buff the speed? I could have sworn the MD was only 5 km/h ... which was one of the reasons I didn't really look too hard at it before. But, I took it out in one game and it was roaring along at 6 km/h. That makes me want to run it even more. I'm thinking of slapping my Jav4s on it as soon as I rank it up and eventually going with MR6 or RPG6 on it or even Jav6. I guess it will depend on what goes on my Shadow. I hear ya about the waiting to upgrade... I couldn't hold out lol.
Yeah the speed has always been 6 Kmph AFAIK. The fact that it hovers is also pretty helpful for allowing it to get where it needs to be... quickly.
I played a few solo CPC games last night, with it, because I was tired of the same 2 I tend to run in Tourney, and had good games both times. With both games only being against AI, it ended up being a pretty chill, fun, couple of games.
The more I use it the more I enjoy it... the ability to heal really does put this thing into the "tank" category. Like I said though... I wouldn't say it should come before end-game setups that you have definitely on your list... but if you can branch out a bit and like support... it's the mech that has scratched that itch for me.
Jav 6s... both games were on the Winter map. Seems to be the main map I get when I intend on using that mech lol... which is actually really good for when I run it with Javs... once we control Center I can very easily get to the side beacon's range to be able to help control them.
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 18, 2021 12:15:25 GMT -5
I ranked up my MD today so I slapped Jav4 on it. Haven't run it yet, but I have a good feeling. Still not sure what I will do with it when I rank it up to EN12. I like my Shadow so much as a Jav6 platform but it also does well with RPG6 and MR6. I have a feeling that I will run the MD with either RPG6 or MR6 instead so that if/when it fights, it has a bite to it.
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Jan 18, 2021 13:16:49 GMT -5
I ranked up my MD today so I slapped Jav4 on it. Haven't run it yet, but I have a good feeling. Still not sure what I will do with it when I rank it up to EN12. I like my Shadow so much as a Jav6 platform but it also does well with RPG6 and MR6. I have a feeling that I will run the MD with either RPG6 or MR6 instead so that if/when it fights, it has a bite to it. That will work...
Also single weapons with some Oomph... I ran it with a Carb 10 for a few games, and with a MR 8 + TL 4 and it punched well above its weight. Experiment! You like non-standard stuff, iirc, so I am sure you will find where it works for you... either way, it's a fun mech!
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Post by punishingcossack on Jan 18, 2021 13:18:10 GMT -5
I ran into a guy w/ two MD's earlier today, first time I've ever seen that
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 18, 2021 13:56:29 GMT -5
I ranked up my MD today so I slapped Jav4 on it. Haven't run it yet, but I have a good feeling. Still not sure what I will do with it when I rank it up to EN12. I like my Shadow so much as a Jav6 platform but it also does well with RPG6 and MR6. I have a feeling that I will run the MD with either RPG6 or MR6 instead so that if/when it fights, it has a bite to it. That will work...
Also single weapons with some Oomph... I ran it with a Carb 10 for a few games, and with a MR 8 + TL 4 and it punched well above its weight. Experiment! You like non-standard stuff, iirc, so I am sure you will find where it works for you... either way, it's a fun mech!
Gonna have to run it with Jav4 for a while. Dev Derby just came up so I started upgrading it, but my 180k credits and 800 A-coins didn't go far. I'll likely have to sit out the next Derby just so save up more resources. I don't have another weapons either. Though, I did come close to picking up the CB12 over the weekend. But it's too rich for my blood I think. |
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Jan 18, 2021 15:27:49 GMT -5
That will work...
Also single weapons with some Oomph... I ran it with a Carb 10 for a few games, and with a MR 8 + TL 4 and it punched well above its weight. Experiment! You like non-standard stuff, iirc, so I am sure you will find where it works for you... either way, it's a fun mech!
Gonna have to run it with Jav4 for a while. Dev Derby just came up so I started upgrading it, but my 180k credits and 800 A-coins didn't go far. I'll likely have to sit out the next Derby just so save up more resources. I don't have another weapons either. Though, I did come close to picking up the CB12 over the weekend. But it's too rich for my blood I think. Same... not even coming close to getting any of the upgrade tasks done... I really hate the upgrade events. They require WAY too many rank upgrades for anyone that has already been through a couple, or has been playing a while and has upgraded stuff a few times, in general. Especially when you consider how little you get back. It's fine if you have a bunch of un-leveled weapons/bots, but if not, it's a pointless event.
And yeah... I am waiting to unlock CB 12... will get it but not by buying it... have spent all I am going to spend on this game for a while, myself.
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Jan 18, 2021 15:30:36 GMT -5
I ran into a guy w/ two MD's earlier today, first time I've ever seen that Now that's dedication. I can't knock it, though.
FWIW... Panther and KS are my 2nd copy goals for now. I get way too much out of both bots to consider anything else... so far.
But, I will say, that if I were to double up on any of the light bots... it would be the MD.
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 19, 2021 8:42:50 GMT -5
I think the only way I would ever double a mech is if they give us second hangars and let us choose which hangar we want to use matches. But, if I can't run a Jav6 in both hangars, that would be pointless for me. I think I have a good mix in my hangar now though. With the addition of the RG16 on my Zephyr, I've brought long range capability back to my hangar. I remember how fun/frustrating it can be to run a sniper weapon: sometimes I can make those pinhole shots that the AI is so good at, and sometimes I miss my target at 30m while it's been EMP'd. I have two Jav builds (for now) and I have my Panther and Killshot which are my CQC brawlers. Honestly can't see what else I'm missing. If I could have 6 mechs in my hangar, I guess I would throw my Jugg back in, but TBH, I'm not really missing it right now.
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