How To Get Your Comeback - Revision history

RickHunter: /* Winning A Losing Fight */

2019-12-10T00:04:25Z

‎Winning A Losing Fight

RickHunter: /* Assessing the game */

2019-12-10T00:03:39Z

‎Assessing the game

RickHunter: /* Assessing the game */

2019-12-09T23:57:47Z

‎Assessing the game

RickHunter: /* Assessing the game */

2019-12-09T23:56:25Z

‎Assessing the game

RickHunter: /* Assessing the game */

2019-12-09T23:55:35Z

‎Assessing the game

RickHunter: /* Assessing the game */

2019-12-09T23:54:22Z

‎Assessing the game

RickHunter: /* Losing */

2019-12-09T23:26:23Z

‎Losing

RickHunter: /* Forward Factory Spawning */

2019-12-09T23:09:08Z

‎Forward Factory Spawning

RickHunter: /* Deathballs */

2019-12-09T23:03:02Z

‎Deathballs

RickHunter: /* Deathballs */

2019-12-09T23:02:05Z

‎Deathballs

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 * Learn the many variants of the MW:LL assets - maybe there is no mechlab, but there are many surprisingly handy assets to be uncovered and used - some make quite a difference.
 * Practice sharp shooting - there is really no substitute for hitting the same component over and over in a duel. This skill can be an invaluable tool to help turn the tide in a battle. Identifying and destroying arms or externals that mount a critical weapon on Mechs will often reduce its combat effectiveness by half permanently as it can't be repaired. The other Mechwarrior will have to chose between returning to base and selling the mech at a loss or stay on the battlefield as a less threatening asset. Even a light or medium mech can pick off a distracted assault's arm or external weapon mount and escape before getting killed while reaping the c-bill reward of damaging a much higher [[tier|tiered]] mech.
-* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer subsequent [[Engines|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time. The majority of mechs use [[Engines#Extra_Light_Engine|XL Engines]] which are lighter than [[Engines#Standard_Engine|Standard engines]] but far more susceptible to critical damage.
+* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer subsequent [[Engines|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time. The majority of mechs use [[Engines#Extra_Light_Engine|XL engines]] which are lighter than [[Engines#Standard_Engine|Standard engines]] but far more susceptible to critical damage.
 === Deathballs ===

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 * Learn the many variants of the MW:LL assets - maybe there is no mechlab, but there are many surprisingly handy assets to be uncovered and used - some make quite a difference.
 * Practice sharp shooting - there is really no substitute for hitting the same component over and over in a duel. This skill can be an invaluable tool to help turn the tide in a battle. Identifying and destroying arms or externals that mount a critical weapon on Mechs will often reduce its combat effectiveness by half permanently as it can't be repaired. The other Mechwarrior will have to chose between returning to base and selling the mech at a loss or stay on the battlefield as a less threatening asset. Even a light or medium mech can pick off a distracted assault's arm or external weapon mount and escape before getting killed while reaping the c-bill reward of damaging a much higher [[tier|tiered]] mech.
-* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer subsequent [[Engines|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time.
+* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer subsequent [[Engines|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time. The majority of mechs use [[Engines#Extra_Light_Engine|XL Engines]] which are lighter than [[Engines#Standard_Engine|Standard engines]] but far more susceptible to critical damage.
 === Deathballs ===

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 * Learn the many variants of the MW:LL assets - maybe there is no mechlab, but there are many surprisingly handy assets to be uncovered and used - some make quite a difference.
 * Practice sharp shooting - there is really no substitute for hitting the same component over and over in a duel. This skill can be an invaluable tool to help turn the tide in a battle. Identifying and destroying arms or externals that mount a critical weapon on Mechs will often reduce its combat effectiveness by half permanently as it can't be repaired. The other Mechwarrior will have to chose between returning to base and selling the mech at a loss or stay on the battlefield as a less threatening asset. Even a light or medium mech can pick off a distracted assault's arm or external weapon mount and escape before getting killed while reaping the c-bill reward of damaging a much higher [[tier|tiered]] mech.
-* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer [[Engines|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time.
+* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer subsequent [[Engines|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time.
 === Deathballs ===

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 * Learn the many variants of the MW:LL assets - maybe there is no mechlab, but there are many surprisingly handy assets to be uncovered and used - some make quite a difference.
 * Practice sharp shooting - there is really no substitute for hitting the same component over and over in a duel. This skill can be an invaluable tool to help turn the tide in a battle. Identifying and destroying arms or externals that mount a critical weapon on Mechs will often reduce its combat effectiveness by half permanently as it can't be repaired. The other Mechwarrior will have to chose between returning to base and selling the mech at a loss or stay on the battlefield as a less threatening asset. Even a light or medium mech can pick off a distracted assault's arm or external weapon mount and escape before getting killed while reaping the c-bill reward of damaging a much higher [[tier|tiered]] mech.
-* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer [[Damage_Types|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time.
+* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer [[Engines|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time.
 === Deathballs ===

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 * Learn the many variants of the MW:LL assets - maybe there is no mechlab, but there are many surprisingly handy assets to be uncovered and used - some make quite a difference.
 * Practice sharp shooting - there is really no substitute for hitting the same component over and over in a duel. This skill can be an invaluable tool to help turn the tide in a battle. Identifying and destroying arms or externals that mount a critical weapon on Mechs will often reduce its combat effectiveness by half permanently as it can't be repaired. The other Mechwarrior will have to chose between returning to base and selling the mech at a loss or stay on the battlefield as a less threatening asset. Even a light or medium mech can pick off a distracted assault's arm or external weapon mount and escape before getting killed while reaping the c-bill reward of damaging a much higher [[tier|tiered]] mech.
-* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer [[damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time.
+* Practice sharp shooting again - repeatedly hitting the same side torso and destroying it will transfer [[Damage_Types|damage]] to the mech's center torso at 1.6x to 2x rate for most mechs, obliterating it in record time.
 === Deathballs ===

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 When is it justified to ask for '''"teams?"''' rebalance:
 * The losing team is 200 or more tickets down.
-* The losing team is down on both player count and more than 200 tickets.
+* The losing team is down on player count by 2+ players.
 * There are significantly more known names on one team than the other.
-* There is a prominent player on the wining team and the ticket lead is more than 200. Ask that player politely to switch teams.
+* There is a prominent player on the wining team and the ticket lead is more than 200. Consider asking that player politely to switch teams.
-* ask for team re balance early if suspecting an unbalanced game - don't delay it as it will make a good map/level last longer
+* Ask for team rebalance early if suspecting an unbalanced game - don't delay it too much as it will make a good map/level last longer.
-* an ill-balanced match usually can't be saved in late game (30 minutes and on) by newcomers - just try have fun or come back after 15-30 minutes when the map is changed - no need to grief in vain.
+* An ill-balanced match usually can't be saved in late game (30 minutes and on) by newcomers - just try have fun or come back after 15-30 minutes when the map is changed - no need to grief in vain.
-* disconnects (CTDs) are commonplace in MW:LL - check the team counts often.
+* Disconnects or CTDs sometimes happen in MW:LL which temporarily skew the team balance - check the team counts often.
-* always report AFK and ''parked'' players to the opposing team as balance issues - don't park or leave AFK without setting your nick to note so.
+* Always report AFK and ''parked'' players to the opposing team as balance issues - don't park or leave AFK without setting your nick to note so.
   When going AFK i set my nick to note so:<br>[`]<br>name AFK-hound<br>and leave if I intend to finish the match. I rename back as I return.
-* report occurrences on the battlefield - use team chat or voice chat (we recommend TS3) - reporting can mean the difference of losing or winning.
+* Report occurrences on the battlefield - use team chat or voice chat (we recommend TS3 or MWLL's Discord) - reporting can mean the difference of losing or winning.
 * Look further down about '''Deathballs''', it is very important you understand deathballs.
 * Look further below about '''Forward factory spawning''' a key tactic for terrain control
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 Thus far we listed all the efforts and procedures that can be applied now on without any skill or awareness upgrade by the newcomer.<br>
 Further advice for accessing the game would require some skill upgrading:
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 * Teach yourself to move at all times as a part of a group - wait it out and/or rush to join.
 * Learn the many variants of the MW:LL assets - maybe there is no mechlab, but there are many surprisingly handy assets to be uncovered and used - some make quite a difference.
-* Practice sharp shooting - there is really no substitute for hitting the same component over and over in a duel.
+* Practice sharp shooting - there is really no substitute for hitting the same component over and over in a duel. This skill can be an invaluable tool to help turn the tide in a battle. Identifying and destroying arms or externals that mount a critical weapon on Mechs will often reduce its combat effectiveness by half permanently as it can't be repaired. The other Mechwarrior will have to chose between returning to base and selling the mech at a loss or stay on the battlefield as a less threatening asset. Even a light or medium mech can pick off a distracted assault's arm or external weapon mount and escape before getting killed while reaping the c-bill reward of damaging a much higher [[tier|tiered]] mech.
 === Deathballs ===

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 Note one difference of MW:LL versus all other games out there - most of the veterans that play it don't really mind ''winning'' is the most important aspect of the match. It sure is rewarding, or a comfort, but ''seasoned players aim at having most fun'' over winning at any cost.<br>
-  Have the above in mind - MW:LL is a special game and that ''special'' rules do apply due to its stringent way of development. The crew who could actually put man/hours into the game to improve upon is of limited number. And those that are doing so do it at their own expenses and their own spare time. Willing volunteers are greatly appreciated, mere rants won't help no thing.
+  Have the above in mind - MW:LL is a special game and that ''special'' rules do apply due to its stringent way of development. The crew who could actually put man/hours into the game to improve upon is of limited number. And those that are doing so do it at their own expenses and their own spare time. Willing volunteers are greatly appreciated, mere rants won't help much.
 The other key difference compared to other games is that the scoreboard only shows K/D ratios on both teams, while the score is shown only on ones own team, making performance comparison further complicated and harder to rely on.<br>
 Due to this, ''some'' players have resorted to actually ''lack'' on score points and only go for K/D ratio or records. Usually, above 30 in favor of kills versus deaths is top tier, while a balanced score is a sure sign of an ascending newcomer soon to become a veteran.<br>
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 So, you happen to be on the team that seems to be losing the game and it's not fun:<br>
-* You can't buy but the cheapest of assets and all the others are masked, since more than five lives now.
+* You only can buy the least expensive assets despite losing multiple lives.
 * Every time you go out and find some one to fight against - as soon as you realize it you are already dead or in a dire state and dying.
-* You actually broke off the fight, reached a repair point and can't afford  to finish off the repairs (zero c-bills).
+* You actually broke off the fight, reached a repair point and can't afford to finish off the repairs (zero c-bills).
 * Your asset is badly damaged and '''EJECT''' is all over the screen, however as soon as you eject you get killed in no time.
-* Even if you don't take anything and sneak around as the battle armor suit you get detected from afar and get killed in a swoop.
+* Even if you don't buy an asset and sneak around as a Battlearmor suit you get detected from afar and get killed in a swoop.
-* You can't aim nor hit the flying by assets that not only annoy but deal quite much damage to you.
+* You can't aim nor hit the flying assets that harass and damage you significantly.
 * You finally get a more powerful asset and try to duel a player in an obviously lighter one - but you get shred down just the same.
 and the list goes on...<br>

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 === Forward Factory Spawning ===
-  The most frustrating situation in a TC match is to lose an forward factory for free to an back caper.
+  The most frustrating situation in a TC match is to lose an forward factory for free to a back capper.
-The most easy solution to that is to point the spawn point to it during the re-spawn time.<br>
+The most easy solution to that is to set your spawn point to it during the re-spawn time if it is safe to spawn from.<br>
-Caution is to be taken not to point the spawn to a soon to be lost base, as if the timer runs out, it will reset for another run.<br>
+Make sure not to set your spawn point to a base that's about to be completely overrun by far superior forces. If the timer runs out, it will reset, turn grey and you will have to select another base to spawn from. <br>
-Newbies usually avoid forward spawning out of fear of being easily overrun by the opponents. This is plain wrong: -always scout out the base while still dead, and only avoid it if it is already overrun by enemies - spawn in main - take a light (meaning ''fast'' asset) and try run and back cap the (usually) opposite side of the map - for free, c-bills gain and easy rank buff.<br>
+Newbies usually avoid forward spawning out of fear of being easily overrun by the opponents. This is often wrong: Always scout out the base while still dead, and only avoid it if it is already overrun by enemies - spawn in main - take a light (meaning ''fast'' asset) and try run and back cap the (usually) opposite side of the map - for free, c-bills gain and easy rank buff.<br>
-If the timer '''turns gray'''  -you're waiting to spawn in the wrong (lost to the enemy team) base!<br>
+Remember, if the timer '''turns gray'''  -you're waiting to spawn in the wrong (lost to the enemy team) base!<br>
 === Back Capping ===

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   If ''they'' "just stand there", and you can't do anything against them because they're so many - it's a '''deathball'''
 Deathballing is the most effective way to fight in this game - the most efficient form is a voice chat linked deathball. Opposing it directly when you're outweighed is usually a losing proposition, but that doesn't mean you're out of options! To beat it, first you must understand how the Deathball functions:<br>
-- It's only as fast as its slowest member.<br>
+* It's only as fast as its slowest member.<br>
-- Its life is constrained by the wearing of its armor and ammunition.<br>
+* Its life is constrained by the wearing of its armor and ammunition.<br>
-- Single assets will break off to repair as soon as their damage reaches a certain threshold.<br>
+* Single assets will break off to repair as soon as their damage reaches a certain threshold.<br>
-- Most likely early break off can be forced upon an asset if you manage to cripple its primary weapon.<br>
+* Most likely early break off can be forced upon an asset if you manage to cripple its primary weapon.<br>
-- Try to tackle it by long range weapons, the majority of Deathballs rely on brawling and skirmishing assets - thus have close to medium range weapons the most.<br>
+* Try to tackle it by long range weapons, the majority of Deathballs rely on brawling and skirmishing assets - thus have close to medium range weapons the most.<br>
-- Deathballs, once initiated, are an outstandingly effective strategy for pub games, especially with [[AECM]] assets hiding the true number of units from radar.<br>
+* Deathballs, once initiated, are an outstandingly effective strategy for pub games, especially with [[AECM]] assets hiding the true number of units from radar.<br>
 '''Counters to Deathballs''':
-- Deathballs are, most of times, very bad at chasing, so outpacing and evading them is easier in lighter and faster assets.<br>
+* Deathballs are, most of times, very bad at chasing, so outpacing and evading them is easier in lighter and faster assets.<br>
-- Sacrificing the time to take alternative routes to backcap or to go after heavily damaged mechs outside of the Deathball from non-traditional avenues is worth it to save team tickets.<br>
+* Sacrificing the time to take alternative routes to backcap or to go after heavily damaged mechs outside of the Deathball from non-traditional avenues is worth it to save team tickets.<br>
-- Back capping bases away from the deathball, especially remote factories is a good way to counter it.<br>
+* Back capping bases away from the deathball, especially remote factories is a good way to counter it.<br>
-- Sometimes, the deathball strays too far away from their forward factory allowing a quick friendly unit to cap it and immediately announce to the team that they should spawn there. If the deathball is a good 3+ minutes away, there might be a chance to mount an effective defense with tanks and brawling assets to hold the base. Be ready to bail out and keep capping if holding the base becomes obviously impossible.<br>
+* Sometimes, the deathball strays too far away from their forward factory allowing a quick friendly unit to cap it and immediately announce to the team that they should spawn there. If the deathball is a good 3+ minutes away, there might be a chance to mount an effective defense with tanks and brawling assets to hold the base. Be ready to bail out and keep capping if holding the base becomes obviously impossible.<br>
 In conclusion, Deathballs most effective counter play is using fast moving assets, aggressively capping across the map while continuously evaluating where to mount an effective counter-attack.