Scorpio Snow
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Posts: 108
Karma: 47
Pilot name: [2wik] Scorpio Snow
Platform: iOS
Clan: Wiklings [2wik]
League: Silver
Favorite robot: Any bots counter Gepard at Silver
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Post by Scorpio Snow on Dec 7, 2016 21:51:55 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Currently I am farming for my 5th slot, at 4k75 gold right now, so that means i will have it two days. (hooray, finally!) The problem is I don't really know which bots to put in there. I have been asking for several opinions, but none of which has striked me decisively. I love diversity in building hangar, so I would like a different bot that the ones i currently have. (which prevents me from deciding a lot to be honest) I want to hear suggestions from you guys, any of them would be appreciated.   Currently I'm thinking of: Taran Cossack (+) Fast beacon capper, elusive, damages opponents while they unable to fight back if skillful (-) Get blown up by Mag Geps easily on open map, very attractive target to every opponent Thunder Schutze (+) Fast, agile, circling around heavies, decent damage for a light if get close enough (-) Get blown up by Mag Geps even more easily (slower = can't get close enough) Magnum Stalker (+) Decent beacon capper, very fast, pratically 8-sec invulnerability especially against Mag/Aphid Geps (-) Probably MM penalty (?), somewhat lackluster firepower Thunder Carnage (+) Super damage close range, AN ABILITY to get into close range, fast when needed, shield nice against missles and sniper (-) MM penalty (how much?), shield useless against plasma firepower which stomping a lot in silver But I appreciate every ideas you guys may have too. Please help me quickly so I can start upgrading the needed weapons today. XD Overall, thanks and kudos to everyone who have read this.  |
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Post by Zhøu™ on Dec 7, 2016 22:20:24 GMT -5
Thunder Carnage will push you to high silver at least. And still too squishy.
I would suggest to get another Boa with Taran/Thunder. And then work your way up towards all heavy hangar.
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Post by ŞĆĦŇIŦŽ€Ł on Dec 7, 2016 22:31:35 GMT -5
stalker is mostly an annoyance to other bots, doesn't seem much good other than capping beacons.
try an aphid patton?
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Post by BLYTHE on Dec 7, 2016 23:01:04 GMT -5
I think you're probably too far along to start regressing to Thunder Schutzes. Stalkers and Carnages are going to push you up and your hangar's not ready.
At this tier, I think one could always use a Cossack taran (though I prefer orkans). But I do agree with Zhou that another Boa would be a good addition; maybe even a knife fighter Golem.
Bear in mind this is to maintain the status quo, gather more gold and silver since your stats are already excellent; however, none of your bots are going to make it to gold.
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Post by Zhøu™ on Dec 7, 2016 23:09:52 GMT -5
stalker is mostly an annoyance to other bots, doesn't seem much good other than capping beacons. try an aphid patton? Lol. He haven't even gotten his Orkans yet bro...Aphids is like 3rd or 4th gold purchase priority.  |
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Post by Zhøu™ on Dec 7, 2016 23:11:10 GMT -5
I think you're probably too far along to start regressing to Thunder Schutzes. Stalkers and Carnages are going to push you up and your hangar's not ready. At this tier, I think one could always use a Cossack taran (though I prefer orkans). But I do agree with Zhou that another Boa would be a good addition; maybe even a knife fighter Golem. Bear in mind this is to maintain the status quo, gather more gold and silver since your stats are already excellent; however, none of your bots are going to make it to gold. It really depends what current bots from his hangar he is doing well with. And no harm getting another exact same bot for the 5th slot. I remembered I had 2 Boas on my silver tier, and 2 plasma griffs on my heavy hangar... |
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Post by EatStinkyTofu on Dec 7, 2016 23:25:44 GMT -5
Pretty solid hangar. I'd avoid WSP bots unless you are ready for a jump in difficulty. Safe choice is a Cossack with Orkan. Or Mag (or piñata) Gerard. You can use these light bots to also level up the weapons really high in preparation for a gold tier hangar in the future.
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Post by zeus on Dec 7, 2016 23:39:35 GMT -5
A capper sounds good as an intermittent choice, great for that initial cap speed and then sacrifice it to get mid before you pop into your other machines. If it doesn't die, you can harass reds by taking their side beacons and divert their attention from mid. If not, another boa or thunder golem will do nicely. Another knifer will allow you to play more aggressively, simply by having 5 slots, you're already way ahead of most players with 3 bot hangars, mech those out early and their team will have a harder time doing beacons.
My 5th slot is coming up as well and I'm planning to use my Gepard as a starter capper or a rhino to see if it will push me from high silver into low gold.
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Scorpio Snow
Destrier
Posts: 108
Karma: 47
Pilot name: [2wik] Scorpio Snow
Platform: iOS
Clan: Wiklings [2wik]
League: Silver
Favorite robot: Any bots counter Gepard at Silver
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Post by Scorpio Snow on Dec 8, 2016 0:04:06 GMT -5
Yeah.. Gold bots/weapons is not really my choice..since like Zhou said, i don't even have any Orkans yet. I know is perfectly fine to have two exactly same bots in my hangar, it just that i enjoy playing around with all different kinds of bot. If the love for diversity doesn't came across my mind, i would have slap an extra Thunder Taran Boa immediately. XD
By the look of it, seems like it is narrowed down to either Boa, Golem or Cossack, with as much Thunder and Plasma weaps you can slap in them as possible. XD
Anyway, thank guys. Please keep the stream of advices flowing. Hope I would get to my decision by the end of today.
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Scorpio Snow
Destrier
Posts: 108
Karma: 47
Pilot name: [2wik] Scorpio Snow
Platform: iOS
Clan: Wiklings [2wik]
League: Silver
Favorite robot: Any bots counter Gepard at Silver
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Post by Scorpio Snow on Dec 8, 2016 0:10:17 GMT -5
Ah yes, I find myself doing fine with all the bots in my hangar in the respective situation where i will pull them out too. I have tried Taran Cossack in the past several times..and can't quite get the hang of it.. I have seen many EXTREMELY ANNOYING cossack pilots before..but I'm just not one of them.  Hence why I don't like the Taran Cossack option. |
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Post by Zhøu™ on Dec 8, 2016 1:25:35 GMT -5
Tbh, Cossack is really weak once you go up higher. If you are looking for a capper, then get Stalker imo. But for lower silver tier, 4 knifers and 1 mid-range works best.
Try the "DB" Golem then, Pinata/Orkan/Thunder. I really enjoyed it when I had it.
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Post by ŞĆĦŇIŦŽ€Ł on Dec 8, 2016 2:15:30 GMT -5
stalker is mostly an annoyance to other bots, doesn't seem much good other than capping beacons. try an aphid patton? Lol. He haven't even gotten his Orkans yet bro...Aphids is like 3rd or 4th gold purchase priority. Alright, Mag patton CRV patton |
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Post by moody on Dec 8, 2016 2:17:25 GMT -5
Put pinatas on the vityaz, get two more magnums and make a plasma Patton.
Some people recommend 3 magnums and an ECU.
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Post by CΛΜΡΞΓ™ on Dec 8, 2016 2:18:20 GMT -5
Some people recommend 3 magnums and an ECU. no.... no.... no. |
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Post by moody on Dec 8, 2016 2:19:51 GMT -5
Some people recommend 3 magnums and an ECU. no.... no.... no. I did not say I did. |
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Post by CΛΜΡΞΓ™ on Dec 8, 2016 2:22:04 GMT -5
who exactly recommends this? Magnums are constant firing weapons so putting an ECU on one side serves what purpose? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 2:34:31 GMT -5
who exactly recommends this? Magnums are constant firing weapons so putting an ECU on one side serves what purpose? Not taking 6 Kwk shots to the face trying to close 500M+ gaps. Other than that, not much. |
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Post by moody on Dec 8, 2016 3:04:09 GMT -5
who exactly recommends this? Magnums are constant firing weapons so putting an ECU on one side serves what purpose? I am not going to look through every thread to find it. Apparently an attempt to stop the damage / limb loss effect whereby getting 3 magnums into rang with a ECU is better than getting 2 of them shot off on the way there. As I said, not my recommendation. I am more likely to stay behind cover until I am in range. (Exception for Galahad sometimes). |
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Scorpio Snow
Destrier
Posts: 108
Karma: 47
Pilot name: [2wik] Scorpio Snow
Platform: iOS
Clan: Wiklings [2wik]
League: Silver
Favorite robot: Any bots counter Gepard at Silver
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Post by Scorpio Snow on Dec 8, 2016 6:13:03 GMT -5
Thank guys.
After thoroughly thinking about my hangar, I finally come to a final decision: Taran Cossack, aiming for 7/9 setup. Decide to give the bot one more chance, as in many of my games my ability to cap beacons (very important to carry noob random teammates) is simply not good enough.
The other important reason is that if I turn out didn't like it, the upgraded Taran will not go to waste, instead to maybe another knife-fighting Golem or Boa like Zhou and alteregoblythe suggested.
I feel like I haven't need the extra knife-fighting power YET, because currently the only time where I would feel like lacking firepower is against multiple Mag and Aphid Geps hangar..in which one extra knife-fighter don't really change the outcome of the match..
Overall, cheers and kudos to all of you. XD
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Hence why I don't like the Taran Cossack option.
