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How to: Play the predator good and not be dead weight
#1
Posted November 01 2013 - 05:35 AM
Before we get into anything let me first point out if u r sniping with the predator stop. You're doing it wrong. Just stop it.
K first thing and most important with pred is to understand the sbility. Basically the way I understand it is once u activate it if u do not deactivate it it will auto reactivate when available. This seems to be a key part in using the mech.
Here is how to truly live up to the predator name:
Important equipment: max tune hydrolics, adv reconstructor, repair, anything else you want that will make the pred walk read not boost faster, radar tune at least half, mk3 detonator, repair kit of choice
Ok so get nearish to battle and engage special, Use radar and heat vision to track targets while keeping them in a position they cannot see u, approach targets from the rear using environment to make it harder to see u, ie stand in darker areas or close to walls all this makes camo much more effective.
Position yourself in a high traffic repair area for the enemy and sit there in camo in an area rarley used when normally moving around the map, charge your railgun and wait, when injured enemies show up close the distance and fuzzy bunny them, your should be able to hit your first charged rail from cloak close the distance and finish off with mines via direct hits before the enemy even has time to react depending on how damaged they are. This will probably leave you within close proximity of a second enemy which you can use your det rail and mines to dispatch easily as well. Remember these guys have just come from battle to repair and probably are waiting on their det cool downs.
This is basically the use of the predator.. It is highly positional and should be use to swiftly pickoff the weak. A key to playing it well is staying in stealth as much as possible and picking your fights with the guys who you can kill quickly with the weapons you have and not engaging everyone that comes near you.
Providing position reports for your team would also be a big role for this mech if we ever get to play with VoIP again lawl but sine you get about one match in ten with VoIP this role is diminished for now.
"THREE!"
#2
Posted November 01 2013 - 05:46 AM
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#3
Posted November 01 2013 - 05:53 AM
"THREE!"
#4
Posted November 01 2013 - 05:54 AM
 
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#5
Posted November 01 2013 - 06:04 AM
#6
Posted November 01 2013 - 06:14 AM
"THREE!"
#7
Posted November 01 2013 - 06:18 AM
 
					
					#8
Posted November 01 2013 - 06:37 AM
It's just the trees Johnny, just the trees ... (Unknown pilot after his first TDM on Last Eco)
Adapt or GTFO! (Unknown pilot after Steam FUBAR)
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#9
Posted November 01 2013 - 06:57 AM
I realize it's highly situational and since I haven't played it yet I could be way off.
#10
Posted November 01 2013 - 07:05 AM
Finally a warning to all new Predator Pilots...Do not rush in...if you see a scout coming then write your will because he knows where you are...and play defensibly so you can help your team from medium range.
P.S. Environmental awareness is also key when your trying to stay hidden and sneak up, as OP said stay in the shadows and near walls that may cause a potential hunter to walk by so you can then Detonate into their backside giving you an edge.
P.P.S. The best maps I have found for the Predators strengths are Origin and Last Eco as they have lots of edges and bumps where you can lay your traps effectively; you get them below the Line of sight or in the upper parts of the tunnels where Zerkers like to fly.
Tekel": You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting"
Edited by JudgeGrey, November 01 2013 - 07:11 AM.
It's the Jake that rides beside 'em whose nerves are edged with steel.
It's the jakes that ride behind them when the truck rolls to a call.
The sirens blare and we say a prayer 'til they're home safe one and all.
#11
Posted November 01 2013 - 07:15 AM
#12
Posted November 01 2013 - 07:59 AM
also, the notion of 1v1's in a class based, role based game is a silly one, unless you're comparing identical mechs. This is a team game first and foremost, with only one solo game mode out of how many team based ones.
so you want to be good at hawken? while not missing is a given, Firstly you need common sense. Second, you need to consider your strengths to find your weaknesses. Third, you need to figure out how to use your teammates as spackle for your own weaknesses, how to present opportunities for them to take advantage of, and how to use the situations they place themselves in to your benefit.
however if you do not have common sense, you must make some. take some time aside and retrospect your life, find your failures or mistakes and meditate on what could be done in the future to avoid them. In this fashion you can take experience and create a framework toolset for practical thinking. I find the best place to do this is on the toilet, because is there any other point in your life where you get complete solitude than when you're evacuating the white house?
Edited by PartyTime, November 01 2013 - 08:02 AM.
#13
Posted November 01 2013 - 08:05 AM
 
#14
Posted November 01 2013 - 08:06 AM
-Although you aren't invisble, standing still, while out of sight can be pretty effective against the untrained eye, a bunch of people will just pass you by with this, giving you plenty of time to just pick them by surprise, giving you the upper.
-ISM is pretty useful against C mechs, as they get blinded, giving you plenty of time to blend in the environment, and engage when you have the opportunity.
-The best way to move out in the Pred is to move by the edges of the map. As you can find a lot of wounded enemies/reapers/ss stationary there. Enjoy your alpha.
-My loadout of choice is:
Internals:
Shock Coil: No fall damage, with this, there is no need to hover before falling, not breaking the Stalker ability.
Basic Extractor: Now you see me healing, now you don't.
Deflectors: Must have, dodging/boosting/hover damage reduction, priceless.
Failsafe: If they get you with the pants down, you have no need to worry about blowing your EOC P mines close to self.
Items:
ISM MK-I: Because no sunglasses.
Emp MK-I: Every single second counts.
Det MK-I: Dat alpha.
Tunning:
Weapons Loader: More piw piw.
Armor: Balls of steel.
Hydraulics: Boosting on the Pred is risky, enjoy the walk, while walking faster.
Generator: Help you out on the fuel management, while dodging, boosting, or whatever.
Well, this is my 2cent in the Pred yet. Hope you guys enjoy it, or make some suggestions. Cya.
#15
Posted November 01 2013 - 08:11 AM
Beefsweat, on November 01 2013 - 08:05 AM, said:
Wouldn't a longer radar range help against the mechs you can't see via the stealth vision?
Additionally...would a portable scanner be advantageous at all? Assuming that you place it somewhere close by but not where you are located?
#16
Posted November 01 2013 - 08:22 AM
Edited by angryhampster, November 01 2013 - 08:48 AM.
 
#17
Posted November 01 2013 - 08:46 AM
TheHound, on November 01 2013 - 08:11 AM, said:
Beefsweat, on November 01 2013 - 08:05 AM, said:
Wouldn't a longer radar range help against the mechs you can't see via the stealth vision?
Additionally...would a portable scanner be advantageous at all? Assuming that you place it somewhere close by but not where you are located?
if they are out of radar range then they are not what you should be focused on when you are properly hidden
Edited by JudgeGrey, November 01 2013 - 08:46 AM.
It's the Jake that rides beside 'em whose nerves are edged with steel.
It's the jakes that ride behind them when the truck rolls to a call.
The sirens blare and we say a prayer 'til they're home safe one and all.
#18
Posted November 01 2013 - 10:10 AM
#19
Posted November 01 2013 - 10:13 AM
HideyoshiYaoi, on November 01 2013 - 06:04 AM, said:
 
#20
Posted November 01 2013 - 10:40 AM
Just Saying: "If an officer of the law expects to be treated as such, then they had better act as one and uphold our laws and Rights in the pursuit of Justice."
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