07-29-2007, 09:16 PM
I went out of the way and constructed 5 distinct ACs, all with different parts. It proved to be a very big design challenge on my part as most of the basic essentials given are evenly spread out or risk using sub-standard parts (I was forced to use the HAZEL and the LAUREL radiators eventually). Play styles are also varied and are heavily dependent on the FCS choice; I'm now forced to make rushers, jousters, flyers, range control specialists, and all purpose ACs with varied weaponry for each (although theoretically you can use similar parts for similar play style ACs such as the 4 known vert-missile launchers).
For one, it takes a lot of time to micro-manage your parts as one can't simply slap all the best known parts on one AC only to leave another AC with less than useful parts. Pretty much adds a whole new dimension to AC designing.
For one, it takes a lot of time to micro-manage your parts as one can't simply slap all the best known parts on one AC only to leave another AC with less than useful parts. Pretty much adds a whole new dimension to AC designing.
