09-11-2009, 10:13 PM
Hey Zefyr! I really love that you decided to share your AC with us. 
I'm not really sure what parts you don't have yet, but I'll make a few suggestions on how I think your AC can still be improved.
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TUNING:
For starters, tuning 10 points to a single parameter isn't very efficient. Generally, tuning a part's lowest stats gives the highest yield. Also, the first 3 tunes normally give big numbers. 4-6 is pretty good too. And most of the time, tuning beyond 6 nets you very little benefit.
With your current frame, you can tune it this way to squeeze out more performance:
Head: CR-H06XS-EYE4 (0,0,0,0,10) tuning ecm for single player is fine. but against people, you don't need to. --> (0,0,4,6,0)
Core: YC08-ICURUS (0,10,0,0,0) --> (0,6,4,0,0)
Arms: YA10-LORIS (0,10,0,0,0) --> (0,6,4,0,0)
Legs: LH07-DINGO2 (0,0,0,0,10) --> (0,0,3,2,5)
Booster: B05-GULL (0,0,0,10) --> since GULL is very hot, 10 to heat is fine
Generator: G02-MAGNOLIA (0,10,0) --> magnolia is already a high-output generator. Hence, you don't get much for tuning even more to output. Try tuning it to (3,4,3)
Try these out and see an increase in overall stats. These are just suggestions on how to tune, of course. You can still tune to your preference.
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FRAME PARTS:
Sad to say but in most AC games, some parts are simply better than others.
ICURUS in particular is pretty bad when you compared it to C840/UL or YC010/UL2 because the energy that ICURUS consumes for OB is pretty ridiculous. Its overall stats, except for defense, are also worse than either core. And then there's a core's VS MG RESPONSE function, which is a built-in laser that shoots down incoming missiles. /UL and /UL2 have that while ICURUS does not. Both are also lighter than ICURUS.
The rest of your parts are good choices.
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INTERNALS:
ANANDA - pretty much the only radiator you need.
MAGNOLIA - very specialized generator used only for ACs that need a lot of extra energy. But generally, the lighter CR-G91 is preferred. When you look at generators, one stat is called CALORIFIC VALUE. This accounts for the heat generated by the generator itself. The problem with MAGNOLIA is that its cal. value is pretty high. It's still manageable though if you have a lot of cooling and if you use boosters that don't generate a lot of heat. Boosters that pair well with MAGNOLIA are BIRDIE2, B81, and VULTURE2. The latter is preferred in most cases.
GULL - this is great because it's light and has thrust. Problem is that it's also very hot. When paired with a hot generator, it's really easy to get overheated. GULL generally works well with generators that have very low calorific value, such as LOTUS and FUDOH.
Simple guideline:
ANANDA + medium heat gen + medium heat booster
ANANDA + hot gen + cool booster
ANANDA + cool gen + hot booster
HAZEL + cool gen + cool booster
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WEAPONS:
The missile set up is pretty good. Try SYAKATSURA instead of KINNARA though if you really want something to distract with.
PYTHON was a cool concept but it's highly inaccurate.
Closest laser weapon I can suggest that's actually good is SHADE.
GERYON3 - great cannon in itself, but having to kneel really puts you in a vulnerable position. If you really want to use this, try out some of the QUADs. LF71, LIZARD, and LF93A2 are all good choices.
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Oh, and try F73H or VOLUTE for your FCS.
Well that's it! I hope I didn't overwhelm you. Do try these out, and I promise that you'll see an improvement.
I'm not really sure what parts you don't have yet, but I'll make a few suggestions on how I think your AC can still be improved.
-----------
TUNING:
For starters, tuning 10 points to a single parameter isn't very efficient. Generally, tuning a part's lowest stats gives the highest yield. Also, the first 3 tunes normally give big numbers. 4-6 is pretty good too. And most of the time, tuning beyond 6 nets you very little benefit.
With your current frame, you can tune it this way to squeeze out more performance:
Head: CR-H06XS-EYE4 (0,0,0,0,10) tuning ecm for single player is fine. but against people, you don't need to. --> (0,0,4,6,0)
Core: YC08-ICURUS (0,10,0,0,0) --> (0,6,4,0,0)
Arms: YA10-LORIS (0,10,0,0,0) --> (0,6,4,0,0)
Legs: LH07-DINGO2 (0,0,0,0,10) --> (0,0,3,2,5)
Booster: B05-GULL (0,0,0,10) --> since GULL is very hot, 10 to heat is fine
Generator: G02-MAGNOLIA (0,10,0) --> magnolia is already a high-output generator. Hence, you don't get much for tuning even more to output. Try tuning it to (3,4,3)
Try these out and see an increase in overall stats. These are just suggestions on how to tune, of course. You can still tune to your preference.
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FRAME PARTS:
Sad to say but in most AC games, some parts are simply better than others.
ICURUS in particular is pretty bad when you compared it to C840/UL or YC010/UL2 because the energy that ICURUS consumes for OB is pretty ridiculous. Its overall stats, except for defense, are also worse than either core. And then there's a core's VS MG RESPONSE function, which is a built-in laser that shoots down incoming missiles. /UL and /UL2 have that while ICURUS does not. Both are also lighter than ICURUS.
The rest of your parts are good choices.
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INTERNALS:
ANANDA - pretty much the only radiator you need.
MAGNOLIA - very specialized generator used only for ACs that need a lot of extra energy. But generally, the lighter CR-G91 is preferred. When you look at generators, one stat is called CALORIFIC VALUE. This accounts for the heat generated by the generator itself. The problem with MAGNOLIA is that its cal. value is pretty high. It's still manageable though if you have a lot of cooling and if you use boosters that don't generate a lot of heat. Boosters that pair well with MAGNOLIA are BIRDIE2, B81, and VULTURE2. The latter is preferred in most cases.
GULL - this is great because it's light and has thrust. Problem is that it's also very hot. When paired with a hot generator, it's really easy to get overheated. GULL generally works well with generators that have very low calorific value, such as LOTUS and FUDOH.
Simple guideline:
ANANDA + medium heat gen + medium heat booster
ANANDA + hot gen + cool booster
ANANDA + cool gen + hot booster
HAZEL + cool gen + cool booster
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WEAPONS:
The missile set up is pretty good. Try SYAKATSURA instead of KINNARA though if you really want something to distract with.
PYTHON was a cool concept but it's highly inaccurate.
Closest laser weapon I can suggest that's actually good is SHADE.GERYON3 - great cannon in itself, but having to kneel really puts you in a vulnerable position. If you really want to use this, try out some of the QUADs. LF71, LIZARD, and LF93A2 are all good choices.
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Oh, and try F73H or VOLUTE for your FCS.
Well that's it! I hope I didn't overwhelm you.
Do try these out, and I promise that you'll see an improvement.
