MechWarrior Online: Cataphract, CTD-3D, with 2 ERPPCs in Tourmaline Desert

I dust off my favorite Cataphract, CTF-3D, with 2 ERPPCs, 2 Medium Pulse Lasers, and 2 Jump Jets for an Assault match in Tourmaline Desert. I hadn't played this mech in quite a while and realized I really need to play it more. It is fun, and although not a brawler like I usually play, I am effective with it. Despite a sub-par sniper alpha strike (only 20 points) I get 4 kills and 5 assists on 460 damage. Oh yeah, one of those kills was a 700+ meter side torso XL engine kill on a Jenner (1:55 in the video). :D

MechWarrior Online: Sarah's Jenner

PGI has finally released "Sarah's Jenner" and, as of this posting, raised over $11,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. For a mere $10, you get a fully upgraded Jenner, JR7-D, with an Endo-steel structure, Ferro-Fibrous armor, double heat sinks, and a 300XL engine. Oh, and a nice 10% experience bonus too. I already own a Founder's Jenner, JR7-D, and, despite not needing it and also sucking at piloting Jenners, I still bought the Sarah's Jenner because I am a sucker for charity causes.

Find out more about Sarah's Jenner here: http://mwomercs.com/sarah

My Sarah's Jenner receipt

Update (July 26, 2013):
PGI released the first batch of Sarah's Jenners earlier this morning. If you donated, be sure to check your Mech Lab. The Sarah's Jenner will be in your last mech bay slot. You can customize the paint job of the mech with up to 3 colors. I changed my colors to Ash Grey, Basic Blue, and PC Gamer Red (see below and click to enlarge).

Important Note: Sarah's Jenner DOES NOT come with jump jets installed. There is room for 5 jump jets in the chassis, but you will have to do some tweaking to make room for the extra tonnage (0.5 ton each).

MechWarrior Online: Blackjack, BJ-1X, In Action: Part 4

Part 4 in my Blackjack, BX-1X series of videos showing the overpoweredness of the Blackjack. This takes place in Tourmaline Desert and I only get 1 kill and 5 assists on 330 damage.

MechWarrior Online: 12v12 on Test Server - July 11, 2013

So, PGI made their MechWarrior Online Test Server available to the public yesterday, July 11, for two two hours blocks. (One in the morning and the other later in the afternoon Pacific time) to test the upcoming 12 on 12 battles.The general consensus among the eight DHB members I played with was it was very fun. The game dynamic is definitely changed and is very refreshing. I really didn't want to go back to playing 8 on 8 battles after two hours of 12 on 12 battles. :D

You can view three of the battles below or you can watch the entire two hour session here: http://www.twitch.tv/gimpy21/c/2564971

A DHB 4 man group in a 12 on 12 battle on Forest Colony Snow Assault mode.

 

Another 12 on 12 battle on the Test Server. This time in Canyon Network Assault mode.

Two DHB 4 man groups try to sync drop and end up on opposite teams. For the better. Not much fighting in this battle on Tourmaline Desert Assault mode, but it's still fun due to one crazy Jenner pilot on our team.

MechWarrior Online: Blackjack, BJ-1X, In Action: Part 3

This is the Blackjack, BJ-1X, with 2 Medium Lasers and 6 Small Pulse Lasers. I did 684 damage with 3 kills and 4 assists on Frozen City Night in Assault mode. The damage and kills are personal bests for me in the Blackjack.

Originally, I had 8 Small Pulse Lasers on the mech, but the lack of any weapons with an optimum range over 90 meters really hurt. So, I swapped out the two small lasers in the side torsos with two Medium Lasers. Same tonnage, but a little more damage and range (270 meters).

The appeal of this build is the the pin point damage and fast recycle time of the pulse lasers. Basically, with 6 Small Pulse Lasers, you are doing almost as much damage as an AC20 for far less heat and at a much, much faster rate of fire. Yes, the range is a lot shorter than an AC20, but that's why you are running around at 116 kph to get up close and personal. :D

MechWarrior Online: DHB 8 Man in Epic Canyon Network Battle

A Death's Hand Brigade 8 man group takes on a 7 Atlas and 1 Jenner group in a Canyon Network Assault game. We were out-tonned by a lot, but still manage to pull off a convincing win.

MechWarrior Online: DHB vs DHB Brawl in Forest Colony

Two Death's Hand Brigade 8 man groups face off in Forest Colony. My group executes a very successful ambush for the win.

MechWarrior Online: Shootin' Jenners Out of the Sky - Part 3

I shoot another Jenner out of the sky while grouped up with another member of DHB. We beat up on a couple of Highlanders too. Just because we can and they deserve it.