Dark Dragon XXII

I see... the pseudo-middie biped. Now, I don't know what to say about this bot, too.

I don't know what are you all referring to on biped A2 legs. Are those the starters or what?

Head // S2 Core // ICURUS Arms // XS? Legs // Cougar2 Booster // Vulture2 Gen // G69 Rad // ANANDA FCS // F73H Extension // GAR Back R // MV Back L // RA Arm R // SHADE Arm L // SYLPH OP // AMINO, ES, KISSYOH, L+, LA, CODON, GOLGI, RIBOSE, MARISHI [can substitute KISSYOH and LA for EC] Notes: ICURUS is there to be abused in bursts. It kinda acts like a sized down EOS, only dranier and hotter, so I slapped in G69 for those cases when it turns yellow. It's a regular mid-ranged AC, with CQC capabilities. I just got the feel for its playstyle again, so I built this. I'm having a hard time with the frame combination for balanced DEF ans speed.

Suggestions : Why not try Jack-0's Arms? it has low drain and weight. Also buffed with S.DEF. LADYB is also a good Shell head, must be coupled with stable enough Legs [probably S2 or S3] and RA. I'm not sure about the starter legs. I think it also has the Shell you need... or maybe not. NYMPHE+RM/GAR. if you'll be running them as droppies, you'll want to abuse that rapid-fire glitch. Keep VOLUTE in. Or, if Weight allows, slap on a MV, with GAR2 or RM3. RL+M2/NIX, with sylphs/wraiths under.

Well, that's really nice... Cause on my side, I still have to meet and play those still-active RR guys. Finding a rival. LoL

Since the continuation of classes bored me, I booted my PS2, and tested your AC. Dual R3's were no good against Daemon. PIXIE3 is definitely a go for this. I also took the pictures, for you. Phone quality, though. Facebook pics. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs023.snc6/165328_1392310867869_1835096963_724759_6021289_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs006.snc6/165685_1392310507860_1835096963_724756_3005096_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs034.snc6/166424_1392310587862_1835096963_724757_6637555_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs789.ash1/167938_1392310747866_1835096963_724758_3439799_n.jpg

The design itself is somewhat slow for a middie, but the DEF, and OB it packs are enough to back it up. Yes, it will have a hard time against certain rushers, especially lightweight flankers who will try to turn sideways before OB'ing towards your AC. Why not try PIXIE3 or something to handle those rushers? But then, the SPARTOI+RM3 acts as your "shotgun missiles" that gives almost the same role. Overall, it's a great design. There always has to be a drawback to each of it, no matter how good it is.

sorry for double posting, but I've learned a good point of this AC through a test... When I pitted two pure EN DEF AC's which are equipped with ES, GOLGI, HISTON, and: LAMIA [AC1], LAMIA2 [AC2]. I started it by shooting both cannons from both AC's at the same time... until the one with the LAMIA2 died first. I'll show a vid if I can, but I think it's not needed. What I point out here is that LAMIA has better dps... but consumes a lot more EN. Hence, it soldifies the reason why I chose it over L2. EDIT =

I tried putting SELENA on this AC, and went back to XS arms... Took out KINNARA... Replaced RM3 with GAR2. Went back to LN91HM. And got PIXIE3+GRIFFON on it... it doesn't go that bad... with 550kph and 8300+ AP. At least, I'm assured that I've got infinite CQC bullets. LoL

I remember its AP was... 780+2200?+1600+3500... 8000~8200 AP, maybe. As for its speed... unfortunately, it can't get away from a middie as long as the Skull, Kinnara, and RM3, are on. To be specific, 460 kph. No OB's. I think this equates to a frequent shootout, which risks my AC's legs more than what it can on a speedy setup. What if I switch out the handset to a PIXIE3+GORGON combo? Makes it lighter, and easier to retaliate, for sure. GRIFFON is kinda short on ammo. And maybe, it will allow me to replace one of its missiles, probably the Kinnara. ~ this marks my first post for 1/1/11. ~

HAHAHAHAHA :DD oh, wait! haha! sorry xD Hmm... the setup has changed significantly [only retaining the E2 Core... for extra damage against rush-ins] since the first post... I think I can run its KINNARA [with or without RM3] as a "shotgun missile" or hard land cheap gun. The main weapons became the handset, which is centered on backpedaling offense. I don't know what to do with the 69M... maybe I'll distribute the 9 shots of RM3 between both missiles... It's a weird setup, definitely... Hope it comes as a niche or something. anyways, enjoy your New Year's Eve... this is my last bot for 2010.

Here it is. Head // EYE 0.2.8.0.0. Core // E2 0.7.1.2.0. Arms // MACAQUE 4.2.1.3.0 Legs // LN85 0.0.0.3.7 OP // AMINO, ES, SS, L+, CODON, GOLGI, R+, MARISHI Paint: Camo Body: 0.0.0 23.20.25 70.65.70 200.25.30 125.125.125 Head: 190.185.170 165.160.145 200.195.185 200.140.30 175.170.165 http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1378.snc4/165088_1388082282157_1835096963_714181_1861264_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1378.snc4/165088_1388082242156_1835096963_714180_5526574_n.jpg

Oh, sorry 'bout that glare... blame my phone for it, haha! It has EYE on... I've never tried righty Dual Lasers before... But maybe, they'll work out better... I'll get back on my PS2 and edit in the results [XlXaXtXeXrX] tomorrow. (I think I'm overusing my copy of LR... It just won't work right away:'| ) Anw, be ready for another "blinding Head" pic... xD

How about this? http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs773.ash1/166356_1387833475937_1835096963_713837_1920238_n.jpg

Head // EYE3 Core // E2 Arms // XS [i really am not a fan of those Arm parts... SRSLY. LoL XD] Legs // 91HM Gen // Lotus Rad // Ananda FCS // F73H Extension // Gar Back Units // 2x 69M Arm R // ROC4 Arm L // HP OP // AMINO, ES, KISSYOH, L+, CODON, GOLGI, HISTON, MARISHI Paint: to be edited in. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs048.snc6/167875_1386623485688_1835096963_711253_5910626_n.jpg Notes: The handset is an anti-CQC one, or possibly a flank gun. Missiles are its primary weapons. All it has to do is to keep distance.

Tests complete... Head // S2 0.2.6.2.0 Core // UL2 0.5.5.0.0 Arms // XS 0.7.2.1.0 Legs // VIXEN 0.0.4.0.6 Booster // GULL Gen // LOTUS FCS // F73H Extension // RM Arm L // SYLPH Hangars // 69H OP // SS out, EC in. Paint = too lazy to put it after changing it. It's a camo, this time. Just see the image. Results: I'm fine with the LOTUS. Instead of barraging while running circles, I play some jump games to make up for the removal of JIREN. Since VIXEN's load became lighter [with +1 Max Weight tune], it turns a bit faster than before... http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1337.snc4/162955_1386402480163_1835096963_710781_5998746_n.jpg

I made a few changes based on further testing after posting this design, like... Head // S2 [in a wonderful way, this part granted Mid-biped-like Stability of around 6300... with SS.] Back L // RA [made the design overall less drainy] and readjustments of Tunes, to hit 1#77 and/or 1#03 points of DEF. I'll have that input for the next tests. I'll just make sure that the plasma shots are well-picked, to scrap more AP. G91, V2, OGRE2+SYLPH on, dual 69H in.

Head // SR2 0.3.5.2.0 Core // /UL 0.7.3.0.0 Arms // FG 0.3.6.1.0 Legs // VIXEN 0.0.5.0.5 Booster // GULL 0.0.0.10 Gen // LOTUS 0.8.2 Rad // ANANDA 0.0.10 FCS // LIMPET Extension // JIREN Back R // 69M Arm R // OGRE2 Arm L // 69H Hangar R // 69H Hangar L // LB2 OP // AMINO, ES, SS, L+, CODON, GOLGI, MARISHI Paint: 50.25.50 175.0.200 40.20.60 200.0.200 120.150.200 Weapons // Red Notes: The third AC in my Garage to feature another Dark theme [with Dark Petal, and Dark Dragon preceding this], this one heavily relies on flanking capability, due to the insane turning speed of VIXEN legs. OB to get behind, pop a charge of JIREN, then deliver barrages of "Dark Javelins" [hence, the AC's name] at CQC range. It's not as simple as mentioned to perform such tactics, since the main weapon has a drawback of slow lock-on. And the frame itself is relatively fragile. It's in the nature of Lightweights, of course. Facebook pic. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs789.ash1/167969_1385639421087_1835096963_709553_708018_n.jpg

only actual battle can really tell me... but I do have some quick replacements, like: Head > EYE3 0.9.1.0.0 - gives this AC more speed and enough Stab to endure LGL stuns. However, it looked uglier. LoL ) Arm R>PIXIE3 - tremendous overall firepower increase. kinda slows down the AC, but pays off at high-speed CQC. FCS > LIMPET - it's harder to track with F73H... especially against high-flying targets. The back cannons stay on... I like to feel the use of crappy cannons in actual battle. Haha http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1235.snc4/156717_1383133158432_1835096963_703599_8241841_n.jpg EDIT == Starfall Emblem http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs035.snc6/166521_1387835595990_1835096963_713838_1346229_n.jpg

Head // SR2 0.10.0.0.0 Core // E2 0.9.0.1.0 Arms // FL 0.6.2.2.0 Legs // LIZARD 6.4.0.0.0 Booster // VULTURE2 0.7.0.3 Gen // G91 0.2.8 Rad // ANANDA 0.0.10 FCS // F73H Extension // JIREN Back R // LAMIA Back L // LG Arm R // HP Arm L // HP OP // AMINO, ES, L+, CODON, GOLGI, HISTON, MARISHI Paint: 180.175.160 140.100.200 40.60.60 70.100.200 190.40.50 Weapons // Whi Notes: This build utilizes the potential volley-by-volley damage of LAMIA. Instead of resorting to a full-force-then-drop tactic normally done on a LAMIA2 Quad, it relies on a withdraw-then-retaliate playstyle by firing off a few shots of the Pulse Cannon+E2+HP at CQC range while popping a charge of JIREN or two. If the EN can't catch up, a switch to the right HP can be done in a pinch, since only one Circle, in my custom Type B, is needed here. At mid range, the LG serves as an almost equal substitute for the bad-ass GL. It's pretty hard to execute its game though, but I'll take the time to master this Quad. EDIT: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs837.snc4/69701_1377918868078_1835096963_693744_3024374_n.jpg ~ something's wrong with the way I angled my phone cam... ~

Oops... I totally forgot that the "Laser Colors" of the Core and Arms are all Optionals, not Aids. Still, the quality makes up for my posting mistake... Haha! Have you tested it yourself in battle?

I know you're going to take pics for the ACDC. So I wanted to add this one to the schematics list. Thanks again. LR : Orbit Cannon (version 4) Head // S4 Core // GAEA Arms // XS Legs // DINGO2 Booster // VULTURE2 Generator // KONGOH distinct tuning: [0.0.10] Radiator // ANANDA FCS // LIMPET Extension // RM Back R // NYMPHE Back L // RA Arm R // SHADE Arm L // DRAGON distinct OP // L+ Paint: Normal Head/Legs: 30.30.30 170.175.180 60.65.70 200.90.60 120.120.120 Core A/D: 165.180.200 75.200.100 Right Arm A/D: 20.0.30 175.90.200 Left Arm A/D: 0.0.30 50.100.200 Weapons: Back R // Yellow Back L // White Arm R // Black Arm L // Blue Angles: >Garage Frontal >The same 11 o'clock angle as Revenge's, only higher... >And one last stationary shot on any single player battle at Military District, right when the "GO!!" completely fades.

haha wait, which HG combo is best suited here? they all seem to go well together... EDIT: I made a faster, and sturdier version... Head > S4 0.7.3.0.0 Gen > LOTUS 0.8.2 Rad > HAZEL 0.0.10 Back L > RA Back R > MT Arm R > PIXIE3 Arm L > 69H OP > dropped SS, added KISSYOH and RIBOSE which version is better? the first, or second? ~ btw, linguistically speaking... "Asero" is the Filipino term for the word "Steel." ~

Head // EYE 0.8.0.2.0 Core // EOS 5.0.0.5.0 Arms // LEMUR 7.3.0.0.0 Legs // LYCAON 10.0.0.0.0 Booster // VULTURE2 0.10.0.0 Generator // G91 0.7.3 Radiator // ANANDA 0.0.10 FCS // F73H Extension // RM3 Back Unit R // MV Back Unit L // MT Arm R // GHOST2 or 69H / HP Arm L // 69H / HP OP // AMINO, ES, SS, L+, CODON, MARISHI Paint: NORMAL 62.70.65 23.28.25 55.55.55 0.0.0 85.95.90 Head: d = 200.280.80 Weapons // Black Notes: A heavy biped inspired by that Vandal 2 from a fellow Raven at RR. It focuses on defensive strategies by warding off pressure using a powerful CQC set, while using the missiles as ranged poking weapons. It's possible to delay RM3's launch by activating it before the third vertical missile launches... Provided the opponent is KISSYOH-less. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1336.snc4/162888_1368764159216_1835096963_676122_1351079_n.jpg

edited! Head // DRONE 0.7.3.0.0 Core // /UL2 0.6.4.0.0 Arms // MACAQUE 0.8.2.0.0 Legs // ORYX2 0.0.0.0.10 Booster // VULTURE2 0.10.0.0 Generator // LOTUS 0.10.0 Radiator // HAZEL 0.0.10 FCS // F73H Extension // RM3 Back Unit // CENTAUR Arm R // SHADE2 Arm L // HITEN OP // AMINO, ES, SS, L+, CODON, PHAGE, MARISHI Paint: NORMAL Taken from Random Paint Schematics 40.40.50 200.10.90 80.90.60 150.120.200 100.40.70 Weapons // RED Notes: This is a pure mid-range RJ, where missiles+HITEN are spammed at the very start, for a quick drop. Then SHADE2 shots are picked. Jump+OB helps a lot to keep distance, since the legs jump quite high itself. It can't take on CQC battle though. to anyone who remembers that I won't be posting till ACO's ACDC ends... this ain't my entry, so it's okay. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1176.snc4/154877_1367420805633_1835096963_673966_2914827_n.jpg