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Post by OU812? on Jan 10, 2023 7:56:16 GMT -5
Well, it’s here. Gonna take me a while to adjust.
In the limited number of matches that I’ve played, Orions, Guardians and Surges were very deadly. I imagine a well leveled Gatechrasher would be effective too.
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jan 10, 2023 7:59:17 GMT -5
 You beat me by a couple minutes. I should not have went back for the screenshot. 🤣 |
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jan 10, 2023 8:03:46 GMT -5
 2 different maps. Normal 6 day tournament schedule. |
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Post by salvia on Jan 10, 2023 11:13:23 GMT -5
I can't play because they demand you field 5 mechs 🤷♂️
So no tourno this week for me, I guess.
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Post by dukeofadvil on Jan 10, 2023 12:33:21 GMT -5
I can't play because they demand you field 5 mechs 🤷♂️ So no tourno this week for me, I guess. The reason they are requiring full hangers is because if you mech-out, they refresh your hanger during the match. |
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Post by salvia on Jan 10, 2023 13:52:50 GMT -5
The reason they are requiring full hangers is because if you mech-out, they refresh your hanger during the match. Euh so you mean every time you lose one mech, it automatically reappears in your lineup, and you can respawn it ? That'd be pretty wild. |
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Post by nocluevok on Jan 10, 2023 14:34:01 GMT -5
Insane point totals. Earned close to 1k in one match.
Not really fond of the map layout. Spawn points are too close together, IMHO. I have frozen or otherwise damaged an enemy bot the moment they move off the top of their spawn point.
Access to a spawn point should be delayed if it's recently used. I've made it to the bottom of the ramp just in time to get shot from behind by another bot using the same spawn point.
I hope they implement an option to choose which tournament mode you prefer.
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 10, 2023 15:45:32 GMT -5
Insane game play....maxed AI builds...no chance at all for me. I'm sitting this mode out.
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Post by OU812? on Jan 10, 2023 17:12:05 GMT -5
2 different maps. Normal 6 day tournament schedule. I’m hoping FFA is a once, maybe twice a week tourney thing. I’m not a big fan. If it does get heavily rotated, I’m gonna need to invest in those EM rifles. Those seem completely tailored to FFA fights. |
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Post by OU812? on Jan 10, 2023 17:14:31 GMT -5
Insane game play....maxed AI builds...no chance at all for me. I'm sitting this mode out. I usually tourney to get victory points for crates and some extra resources. I dunno is I can put up with FFA to even accomplish that. Too much of a slog, IMHO. |
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Post by S1E1 on Jan 10, 2023 22:32:05 GMT -5
2 different maps. Normal 6 day tournament schedule. I’m hoping FFA is a once, maybe twice a week tourney thing. I’m not a big fan. If it does get heavily rotated, I’m gonna need to invest in those EM rifles. Those seem completely tailored to FFA fights. Actually I was having a lot better luck with Railguns than my EMR16s, at least in today's map. Too much close in for the distance penalty on EMRs not to be an issue. Plarium said they are going to rotate 1 week FFA then 1 week 5v5 TDM for Tournament. Don't think I am going to like that either. |
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Post by salvia on Jan 11, 2023 5:45:59 GMT -5
Plarium said they are going to rotate 1 week FFA then 1 week 5v5 TDM for Tournament. Don't think I am going to like that either. So glad to learn my monthly earnings are going to be halved... not 🤬 They really do want to force their crap mode onto us. |
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Post by OU812? on Jan 11, 2023 7:59:06 GMT -5
Plarium said they are going to rotate 1 week FFA then 1 week 5v5 TDM for Tournament. Don't think I am going to like that either. So glad to learn my monthly earnings are going to be halved... not 🤬 They really do want to force their crap mode onto us. Agreed. The fully leveled AI bots make my gear seem so paltry that it’s discouraging. It takes some time to kill them with my weapons. So much I’m getting wasted by voltaic rpgs, of all things. My best strategy has been to sit on a spawn point, usually a concealed one, and take advantage of who comes by. Limiting, but it’s been somewhat effective. Hunting just gets me wrecked. Three cycles through my hanger is my ‘record’, lol. |
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 11, 2023 14:41:28 GMT -5
For the record, I REALLY don't like FFA. I can deal with the maxed AI bots. I actually kinda like the maps. What I can't stand is the TONS of enemies. Seriously, how many mechs are on the field at once?? It's so freaking crowded that maxed AT builds with maxed distance implants are killing it in the game. TBH, if they just reduced the number of mechs by half, it'd be somewhat enjoyable.
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Post by S1E1 on Jan 11, 2023 16:30:30 GMT -5
For the record, I REALLY don't like FFA. I can deal with the maxed AI bots. I actually kinda like the maps. What I can't stand is the TONS of enemies. Seriously, how many mechs are on the field at once?? It's so freaking crowded that maxed AT builds with maxed distance implants are killing it in the game. TBH, if they just reduced the number of mechs by half, it'd be somewhat enjoyable. ^^ THIS ^^ 5-6 players/bots and this mode would be a lot more fun. It reminds me way more of Horde mode than FFA. I feel like all I have time to do is react. I am not playing today's map (dropping a bracket) so hopefully that is a bit better. I'll see if I adjust, but yeah if they only halved the number of bots this would be so much better. |
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Post by reconnecting on Jan 11, 2023 17:27:39 GMT -5
I'm adding my downvote to ffa as it exists now. I don't like my mechs dying off so quickly. Also enemies spawning right behind my Mech and killing it isn't fun. I will avoid this mode as much as I can. Unless they change the number of mechs on field etc. Ffa definitely needs adjustments. Btw I vote for a horde mode where 3 to 5 on a team hold off waves of max mechs. Loved this mode in Gears of War.
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 12, 2023 8:06:06 GMT -5
There's so many one shot kill builds too. EM, AT, RG and VPRG can all kill you before you blink. The only tactic that has worked for me is to keep my back against a wall and wait for bots to come at me.
I'm gonna stay in Novice and collect my daily 2 Fortune Keys.
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Post by OU812? on Jan 14, 2023 9:48:20 GMT -5
Is it just me or is FFA nearly tedious?
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Post by salvia on Feb 17, 2023 22:08:07 GMT -5
One month later, have people's thoughts evolved regarding FFA ?
I really loathe needing to unlock a 5th mech spot to access this mode, but seeing how many potential resources I'm wasting away (opportunity cost), I'm more and more considering biting the bullet.
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Post by S1E1 on Feb 18, 2023 0:21:36 GMT -5
I'm adjusting to it. I like the second map with its varied terrain. It's more fun and I score better with it. The open map is more of a chore but I've been grinding it out. People are still unsettled as to how high they'll go pointwise. Taking 1st in most brackets has cost more tix than 5v5, and Grandmaster is worse, but still I'm earning A-Coins.
How much does it cost to unlock the 5th slot again? Overall I'd lean towards going for it. It takes some adjusting but I wouldn't sit it out forever.
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Post by salvia on Feb 18, 2023 6:01:45 GMT -5
I'm adjusting to it. I like the second map with its varied terrain. It's more fun and I score better with it. The open map is more of a chore but I've been grinding it out. People are still unsettled as to how high they'll go pointwise. Taking 1st in most brackets has cost more tix than 5v5, and Grandmaster is worse, but still I'm earning A-Coins. How much does it cost to unlock the 5th slot again? Overall I'd lean towards going for it. It takes some adjusting but I wouldn't sit it out forever. Thanks for your feedback. I've read people complain about Zephyrs, so mine might fare well in the indoor map. The cost to unlock the 5th lock is 625 A-coins. Not much in the grand scheme of things, I know - but still more than a week of savings for me (and that's when I do well in tourno), and a non trivial dent in my savings. |
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Post by S1E1 on Feb 18, 2023 9:47:23 GMT -5
For 625 I'd go for it. I think the reason why people are complaining about Zephs is there are AI ones with EMRs equipped. They are the most lethal of the AI. For equipping your hangar I'd lean towards sniper-type setups and some fast bots that can roam around and pick off low health mechs.
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Post by salvia on Feb 18, 2023 23:01:10 GMT -5
For 625 I'd go for it. I think the reason why people are complaining about Zephs is there are AI ones with EMRs equipped. They are the most lethal of the AI. For equipping your hangar I'd lean towards sniper-type setups and some fast bots that can roam around and pick off low health mechs. Damn, sniper weapons are exactly what I don't have and never focused on 😅 A pair of non upgraded LAs and the puny EM6 won at the last event ; i.e. nothing worthwile.
I guess I'll have to make do and see what I can destroy with my hangar, which at least includes a recently upgraded Killshot + SG8. Should get me a few kills.
But at the very least I'll get fortune keys and a bunch of credits.
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Post by S1E1 on Feb 19, 2023 15:58:59 GMT -5
Disc Launchers can work in the sniper style of play. Ultimately EMRs are where it's at tho.
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Post by salvia on Mar 1, 2023 5:27:35 GMT -5
So, I bit the bullet and today I just started playing the FFA tourno. My initial observations : - Speed is indeed essential, whether it be the mech (Killshot, Surge) or the weapon (burst damage).
- Freezing ability is a powerful asset, given how close all the bots are to each other. My Zephyr holds a good potential in this department (but my unlevelled Arc 12+6 is holding me down).
- Overall I don't like this mode, it's a gigantic mess. 5vs5 is much more enjoyable.
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Post by OU812? on Mar 1, 2023 7:31:59 GMT -5
So, I bit the bullet and today I just started playing the FFA tourno. My initial observations : - Speed is indeed essential, whether it be the mech (Killshot, Surge) or the weapon (burst damage).
- Freezing ability is a powerful asset, given how close all the bots are to each other. My Zephyr holds a good potential in this department (but my unlevelled Arc 12+6 is holding me down).
- Overall I don't like this mode, it's a gigantic mess. 5vs5 is much more enjoyable.
Ditto on the enjoyment factor. |
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Post by S1E1 on Mar 1, 2023 13:58:36 GMT -5
So, I bit the bullet and today I just started playing the FFA tourno. My initial observations : - Speed is indeed essential, whether it be the mech (Killshot, Surge) or the weapon (burst damage).
- Freezing ability is a powerful asset, given how close all the bots are to each other. My Zephyr holds a good potential in this department (but my unlevelled Arc 12+6 is holding me down).
- Overall I don't like this mode, it's a gigantic mess. 5vs5 is much more enjoyable.
Give it some time. I'm not saying you're ever going to like it all that much (overall I don't) but you do start getting used to it and hitting a bit of a groove. Then there are some fun moments. |
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Post by salvia on Mar 2, 2023 5:34:22 GMT -5
Give it some time. I'm not saying you're ever going to like it all that much (overall I don't) but you do start getting used to it and hitting a bit of a groove. Then there are some fun moments. Thanks for the advice. I guess when you have a good streak thanks to adequate mechs/weapons, it can feel exhilarating.
I'm also reading players complain about the switch from 5 min to 3 min FFA. Sounds like a positive move for me, lol, although with the current task of dealing 30 million (?) damage in the tournament, this means burning through tickets if you don't have a good EM setup.
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Post by salvia on Mar 2, 2023 17:36:35 GMT -5
Ok, I've had my first fun moment (btw I've had more luck with this map, and used my KS/SG8 to good effect against bots) :  This was an all-human battle. I went towards the gate where an enemy was supposed to be, and it turned out to be a Zephyr which swiftly froze my arse and proceeded to zap me with his AT. At this point I was done for. But ! A wild Guardian appeared out of the toboggan, and System Crash'ed both of us. He then focused on the Zephyr. This gave me enough time to reload my DL8, which then allowed me to destroy these two enemies one after the other 😈 |
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Post by salvia on Mar 3, 2023 1:28:15 GMT -5
Another thing I remarked on that map : Cheetah can do pretty well with their damn mines 💢
And those I saw were actual human players. Bastids know their stuff, huh.
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