Sandman

[Grim]

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:#d9b800'>Sandman</span></span>


*picture shows a BP on the right and an HP on the left.

<span style='color:#d9b800'>Core Frame:</span>
Drone | 99UL | Gibbon | S2
0,0,3,7,0 | 0,0,6,4,0 | 0,3,7,0,0 | 0,0,0,6,4
<span style='color:#d9b800'>Internal Systems:</span>
Vulture2 | F73H | G91 | Ananda
0,10,0,0 | ~ | 0,10,0 | 0,0,10
<span style='color:#d9b800'>Armaments and Countermeasures:</span>
- | Gar | Satyros | - | HP | BP | - | 69H
<span style='color:#d9b800'>Optional Enhancements:</span>
Amino, ES, SS, Kissyoh, LA, L+, Codon, R+
<span style='color:#d9b800'>Paint Scheme:</span> Sand Dreams
Head: 180,140,75 | 160,120,80 | 120,100,80 | 200,200,0 | 40,40,40
Core: 180,140,75 | 160,120,80 | 50,65,65 | 70,150,190 | 40,40,40
Arms: 130,100,50 | 160,120,80 | 50,65,65 | 70,150,190 | 40,40,40
Legs: 130,100,50 | 160,120,80 | 50,65,65 | 70,150,190 | 40,40,40
<span style='color:#d9b800'>Weapon Color:</span>
Red | Yellow | Yellow | Yellow

<a href='http://ravenrepublic.net/index.php?showtopic=350' target='_blank'>I took some 'AC lessons' throughout the whole afternoon and evening of yesterday</a>, and it shows in this build. No OB for the first time in a looong time... it feels weird. But good.

Basically a midweight boost hopper, designed to play a bit defensively at the start of the match. Use cover, fire the Sats, get in range with the HP and BP a bit, back off. When the HP wears itself out, move in closer and closer. Mix it up in between with flight time care of the Vulture2.

Oh, it has a theme song too: <a href='http://youtube.com/watch?v=t42uh4EP6LI' target='_blank'>Enter Sandman</a>

Now that I think about it, the name of this AC is a toss-up between Sandman and Gaara. Which one do you guys think is better?

Battle vid.
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[maitreya]

Look for Apocalyptica's version of Enter the Sandman. It's kinda weird, especially if you don't like "classical instruments", but it's cool either way.

I took on this AC, and it's freaky. High all-around DEF + plus mid-heavy movement + plus BP= pwnge.

[NiX]

No OB? GAR?! Hehe. I see you're exploring new horizons. Good job.

[Grim]

<!--QuoteBegin-maitreya+Nov 26 2006, 08:43 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (maitreya @ Nov 26 2006, 08:43 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Look for Apocalyptica's version of Enter the Sandman. It's kinda weird, especially if you don't like "classical instruments", but it's cool either way. [/quote:82f927370d]
<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1pCZ0fghzc' target='_blank'>Awesome!</a>

<!--QuoteBegin-NiX+Nov 26 2006, 11:19 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (NiX @ Nov 26 2006, 11:19 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> No OB? GAR?! Hehe. I see you're exploring new horizons. Good job. [/quote:82f927370d]
Yep, I am.

I also got a new design for you people... with OB again. But it's lighter and faster this time. I addressed the main problems with <a href='http://ravenrepublic.net/index.php?showtopic=293' target='_blank'>Buko Joe</a> on that one.

[Lord_Leperman]

I like this design, it could use more shell defense but its already good as it is.

BP + handguns = powerfull shell-based offensive weapon system. If it were me piloting this AC, I'd use highly aggresive tactics with this weapon setup in conjunction with the SATYROS in order to maximize its damage potential. I'd replace the SATYROS with the KINNARA though (Or even the EMPUSA2 that you were using), so that it'll be a bigger distraction, which hides both your offensive and defensive movements and sets up your opponents for the BP + handguns.

[wanzerfreak]

BP + handguns = powerfull shell-based offensive weapon system. If it were me piloting this AC, I'd use highly aggresive tactics with this weapon setup in conjunction with the SATYROS in order to maximize its damage potential. I'd replace the SATYROS with the KINNARA though (Or even the EMPUSA2 that you were using), so that it'll be a bigger distraction, which hides both your offensive and defensive movements and sets up your opponents for the BP + handguns.

that being said, you might wanna try putting the bp on the left like i did with my valiant prime. eh prin-, i mean, grimlok?

[Grim]

<!--QuoteBegin-wanzerfreak+Nov 27 2006, 07:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (wanzerfreak @ Nov 27 2006, 07:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->

BP + handguns = powerfull shell-based offensive weapon system. If it were me piloting this AC, I'd use highly aggresive tactics with this weapon setup in conjunction with the SATYROS in order to maximize its damage potential. I'd replace the SATYROS with the KINNARA though (Or even the EMPUSA2 that you were using), so that it'll be a bigger distraction, which hides both your offensive and defensive movements and sets up your opponents for the BP + handguns.

that being said, you might wanna try putting the bp on the left like i did with my valiant prime. eh prin-, i mean, grimlok? [/quote:57ef23eb25]
BP on the left huh? Sounds good... that way I can keep powerful suppressing fire on the other AC while Satyros-ing their ass.

Well, Rick did say to keep using the BP more. With this change, I can do that and eat my cake too. I mean at the range I stay in, the inaccuracy coming from the left arm (if any) won't be a real big issue. Kaya ko ring sikmurain yung ping time niya.

Thanks man.

[wanzerfreak]

btw,

ever considered using a blood red paint scheme for this rig and change it's theme to Lordi's "Blood Red Sandman"?

[Grim]

<!--QuoteBegin-wanzerfreak+Nov 30 2006, 10:22 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (wanzerfreak @ Nov 30 2006, 10:22 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> btw,

ever considered using a blood red paint scheme for this rig and change it's theme to Lordi's "Blood Red Sandman"? [/quote:59817bc69b]
That video was scary as hell. )

About the name change, probably not. This thing doesn't look evil or undead enough.