This thread is for all of you up and comers. You know what the best mechs are, but do you know why? Here's your chance to find out.
The best of the best can't perform to that level in just any ride. They know that their successes are (in part) attributed to the mechs that they use. So what makes these mechs preferred? The answer is simple on the surface. The best mechs provide the ability to exploit an advantage that lesser mechs don't have, or can't do as effectively. What do I mean by this?
Whenever you are in a mech, it is your job to identify what that mech does well in comparison to the others and do that thing. Example. Sharpshooter has far superior range when compared to everything else. When you play SS, you stay away from the main battle. You leverage the range advantage that your weapons grant you in order to secure kills. The Sharpshooter is considered a high tier mech because when leveraged properly, its advantage is influential enough on the battlefield to be impactful.
This same blueprint can be applied to any mech in any scenario. The depth of knowledge and experience that the pros have allows them to be able to evaluate the "advantage" of a particular mech in a certain circumstance and determine if that mech is worth running in that situation. Now obviously opinions about very specific situations differ based on play style and other factors, but the general consensus remains quite consistent throughout the high tier competitive scene.
What the heck Merl....? What am I supposed to get out of this? Simple.
1. Evaluate mechs based on the level of advantage they grant.
2. LISTEN TO PLAYERS WITH MORE EXPERIENCE AND TRUST THEM.
3. Have Fun. Ultimately, playing the game is about enjoying the experience. If being competitive is what drives you and gives you joy while playing the game, follow the advice of people who have walked the roads before and listen to what they have to say. If you just like to do stupid fuzzy bunny, more (or less) power to you.
GGs Everyone. See you on the battlefield.
Merl
tl;dr The pros use the mechs that provide the greatest overall tactical advantage.
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