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[Hawkian]

Could someone explain briefly how to use the Arc Cannon? I tried it last night and I just do not understand what it does, unlike the Plasma Railgun which I know how to use well but just don't really like

 

[E92 M3]

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I like it when you goose someone and you hear them go "OH!" for half a second.

Hmm, so basically it comes down to timing.

Side question: How do you upload to one drive? I try to upload but it says due to my settings I can't. Thing is, I have it allowed to be uploaded. I'm not sure which restriction is blocking it.

 

[The Cowboy]

Could someone explain briefly how to use the Arc Cannon? I tried it last night and I just do not understand what it does, unlike the Plasma Railgun which I know how to use well but just don't really like

Its a cluster weapon, when fired into a cluster of targets it has the ability to chain onto other targets near the main one you hit (within a few metres), so if you hit with a shot onto a titan/pilot/AI and others are nearby, it will chain onto them and damage them to - it can even go around corners and into buildings to hit other targets if they are within range.

Its also great at ripping down shields, a fully charged shot pretty much takes them down on a strider with a direct hit.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Did you try hard reboot? Usually fixes it for me

That seems to have done it. Thanks.

 

[Specialmias]

Oh arc mines, I love you.

 

[Pegasus Actual]

Played through of the entire IMC campaign and at the end realized I had no clue what so ever as to what the story was even about. Decided to edit together all the story bits (about 30 minutes worth total). http://youtu.be/7toV3sve2AM if interested.

Thank you for doing that. After playing through the campaign around 6-7 times I had gotten most of it, but I missed a little, and it's hard to parse it while you're playing the game.

 

[Kyzon]

Just did this and got my first gooser Don't know why I forgot about ejecting with the pilot to get the kills.

Glad to help

But where do you aim since the eject is so quick? Like nice tips and tricks.

With the arc cannon you gotta take a step back and watch their body rise into the air. (kinda difficult with the pieces of titans at first) Try to hit them at the apex of their eject when they're slowest. It's harder if they cloak though as you have to track their jetpack exhaust.

If you're rodeoing though, just rotate in the air (looking slightly up or down), find them and fire.

 

[Hawkian]

Its a cluster weapon, when fired into a cluster of targets it has the ability to chain onto other targets near the main one you hit (within a few metres), so if you hit with a shot onto a titan/pilot/AI and others are nearby, it will chain onto them and damage them to - it can even go around corners and into buildings to hit other targets if they are within range.

Its also great at ripping down shields, a fully charged shot pretty much takes them down.

So it's always meant to be charged, right?

 

[Shake Appeal]

Id be fine with nerfing all the weapons honestly. Game would play better with a higher time to kill IMO

This. I'd like to get some good duels going.

 

[Kyzon]

I feel like there should be a "Friends Playing This" thing on the main menu so I can easily jump on someone's game.

Anyways, I'm on Xbone right now.

GT:Kyzon Xin

if anyone wants to play.

 

[The Cowboy]

So it's always meant to be charged, right?

No, in factory mode you can tap shoot or charge it up to however much you like (30% charge will one shot a pilot for example), with its upgrade you loose the tap shooting and can only fire at 100% charge - but it does more damage (I prefer factory mode). Its a weird weapon, in a 1 on 1 fight its just OK, but in clustered group fights its fantastic for hitting multiple targets (via its arcs hitting other things) while only aiming and hitting one (your main target your aiming at).

Oh, and it can shoot rockets out of the sky to.

 

[Izuna]

I feel like there should be a "Friends Playing This" thing on the main menu so I can easily jump on someone's game.

Anyways, I'm on Xbone right now.

GT:Kyzon Xin

if anyone wants to play.

I'm down, again!

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

This. I'd like to get some good duels going.

Except it would turn into a lot of people just running away. I personally like it how it is.

 

[leng jai]

God I'm awful at this game. It's the combination of dodgy framerate and using a pad I think.

 

[Kyzon]

I'm down, again!

I'll send the add. Actually, accept my friend request lol

 

[Lima]

I don't know how you guys like the plasma railgun. I was so fucking happy once I had the 50 titan kills in Gen 3. I will never use that piece of shit gun ever again.

 

[Oublieux]

Smart Pistol.
Make it so it looses lock the instant a pilot is out of view, be this behind a wall or through smoke (though I'm not sure how hard the smoke part would be to code in).

This already happens.

 

[TrueGrime]

Time for another night of Titanfall. Any Xbox players can add me. GT: Majjam

I'm fairly competent.

 

[mysocksarepink]

feels good

 

[Blue Ninja]

feels good

FROG SOUL ABSORBED

 

[piratethingy]

Why is my K/D significantly higher, without focusing on it at all, than I usually perform in the annual CoD?

Is it just because the game's new and people are so stuck in their CoD ways that they're slow to adjust or something? I feel like the game, at it's base, utilizes the same skill set essentially.

EDIT: Before it's asked, yes I'm looking at my K/D vs. other players, not including AI.

 

[Bornstellar]

Why is my K/D significantly higher, without focusing on it at all, than I usually perform in the annual CoD?

Is it just because the game's new and people are so stuck in their CoD ways that they're slow to adjust or something? I feel like the game, at it's base, utilizes the same skill set essentially.

EDIT: Before it's asked, yes I'm looking at my K/D vs. other players, not including AI.

Me whizzing over peoples heads as they futilely try to hit me says yes.

 

[Hawkian]

No, in factory mode you can tap shoot or charge it up to however much you like (30% charge will one shot a pilot for example), with its upgrade you loose the tap shooting and can only fire at 100% charge - but it does more damage (I prefer factory mode). Its a weird weapon, in a 1 on 1 fight its just OK, but in clustered group fights its fantastic for hitting multiple targets (via its arcs hitting other things) while only aiming and hitting one (your main target your aiming at).

Oh, and it can shoot rockets out of the sky to.

This is REALLY helpful, thanks. Had no idea what the heck was going on damage wise. The 30% charge one-shot think + shield killer makes me think I might actually kind of dig this weapon...

 

[The Librarian]

Don't forget Relic, which is far and away the best map for wallrunning goodness (Rise is just a bit too simple in comparison).

Which one's Relic again? I don't think I've played enough games on it.

I thought I'd love Rise, but I find myself really annoyed every time I play it. Haven't had a great game in it yet.

Use the ziplines and those tight corridors!

 

[Camp Lo]

Why is my K/D significantly higher, without focusing on it at all, than I usually perform in the annual CoD?

Is it just because the game's new and people are so stuck in their CoD ways that they're slow to adjust or something? I feel like the game, at it's base, utilizes the same skill set essentially.

EDIT: Before it's asked, yes I'm looking at my K/D vs. other players, not including AI.

What mode do you main?

 

[The Flash]

Finally got to Gen 2. Feels good man.

 

[HelloMeow]

Fucking ridiculous.

 

[Intheflorsh]

Fucking ridiculous.

Looks like someone has been doing pilates.

 

[Papercuts]

Which one's Relic again? I don't think I've played enough games on it.


Use the ziplines and those tight corridors!

It has a couple of walls(?) suspended by lines, and a big middle area with a few floors. I think Relic might be my favorite map, it's a lot of fun to get around.

 

[I Eat Thumbtacks]

feels good

It sure does; I got one just yesterday but as a pilot. Makes me wish there was some sort of theater mode. =/

 

[TrueGrime]

Looks like someone has been doing pilates.

LOL.

 

[besada]

Makes me wish there was some sort of theater mode. =/

Hnnnng.

I would spend all my time watching matches.

 

[HelloMeow]

Looks like someone has been doing pilates.

Looks like it was MR. Fucking Fantastic.

 

[The Librarian]

It sure does; I got one just yesterday but as a pilot. Makes me wish there was some sort of theater mode. =/

You mean like Halo 3? Man, that game was ahead of its time.

 

[Gaz_RB]

You mean like Halo 3? Man, that game was ahead of its time.

Truly. Feels like most multiplayer games have gone almost backwards since then.

 

[theblackjasper]

That moment when you call your titan. Goose bumps every time.

 

[FaintDeftone]

I had an awesome moment in this game tonight. I was in a titan and we lost the match, so I ran down the map blasting other titans trying to get to the drop ship. When I got near the drop ship, it was counting down with 5 seconds left. I disembarked from the titan, jumped out of it and dived to the drop ship at the LAST SECOND and climbed on board and got away. The whole thing was completely awesome and I quickly yelled "XBOX RECORD THAT!!!".

The fucking Xbox One cut the clip off RIGHT as I started to eject from the titan. Ugh.

Also, I love CTF in this game but I always end up on the damn losing team. I'm always at the top of my team and actually play properly but I always get stuck on the team full of players who run around like idiots and allow the flag to be taken right out of our base. Frustrates the hell out of me.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

Nice post and on point logically but i'd argue right now there isnt much of a sandbox in terms of weaponry for the pilots. I think Titans is damn near spot on but the pilot weapons are unbalanced a bit. The 3 i'd touch up are the Shotty, Carbine & Satchels. All 3 need some sort of nerf as they are too effective in too many situations.

I disagree. All the weapons seem good as they are, but they could remove smart pistol from the game to make me happy.

CAR's hipfire is very good btw. Probably stronger than the shotgun.

 

[Oublieux]

I disagree. All the weapons seem good as they are, but they could remove smart pistol from the game to make me happy.

CAR's hipfire is very good btw. Probably stronger than the shotgun.

The smart pistol is fine. I consider myself pretty darn good at that weapon and got demolished last night by two very good players.

 

[nbraun80]

I had an awesome moment in this game tonight. I was in a titan and we lost the match, so I ran down the map blasting other titans trying to get to the drop ship. When I got near the drop ship, it was counting down with 5 seconds left. I disembarked from the titan, jumped out of it and dived to the drop ship at the LAST SECOND and climbed on board and got away. The whole thing was completely awesome and I quickly yelled "XBOX RECORD THAT!!!".

The fucking Xbox One cut the clip off RIGHT as I started to eject from the titan. Ugh.

Also, I love CTF in this game but I always end up on the damn losing team. I'm always at the top of my team and actually play properly but I always get stuck on the team full of players who run around like idiots and allow the flag to be taken right out of our base. Frustrates the hell out of me.

if ita a longer clip next time just say Xbox snap game DVR, then press stop re ordering, it will take your last 5 min. of footage.

 

[I Eat Thumbtacks]

You mean like Halo 3? Man, that game was ahead of its time.

Yeah, that would be great. You would think the game would have one for all those epic moments.

 

[Lostconfused]

The smart pistol is fine. I consider myself pretty darn good at that weapon and got demolished last night by two very good players.

Yeah the smart pistol gets outclassed by the carbine and shotgun both at their respective ranges. It's only good if you have the drop on some one, so if you got killed by a smart pistol then using any other weapon chances are you'd just be dead faster.

 

[PAULINK]

I found out that if your deck gets full, the game automatically starts throwing away some of the cards you had stockpiled :|

lost at least 3 of my titan cards, so lame.

 

[zou]

You mean like Halo 3? Man, that game was ahead of its time.

HLTV? Some 6/7 years before Halo 3.

 

[Principate]

I found out that if your deck gets full, the game automatically starts throwing away some of the cards you had stockpiled :|

lost at least 3 of my titan cards, so lame.

I think those are among the first to go. Probably because they're the most overpowered so they don't want you stock piling.

 

[njean777]

have they said how many maps you will get per map pack? Or have they not said anything about the dlc?

 

[Orayn]

Alright, finally bought this game. What are the essential unlocks I need to look out for if I just want to take perverse pleasure in rodeoing a lot of Titans?

 

[TimeEffect]

I think those are among the first to go. Probably because they're the most overpowered so they don't want you stock piling.

That's some good foresight.

 

[SecretMoblin]

Alright, finally bought this game. What are the essential unlocks I need to look out for if I just want to take perverse pleasure in rodeoing a lot of Titans?

Really, any gun but the pistol, but the anti-titan Charge Rifle (unlocks at level 33) is a blast.

pun very much intended

 

[The Cowboy]

Alright, finally bought this game. What are the essential unlocks I need to look out for if I just want to take perverse pleasure in rodeoing a lot of Titans?

For titan rodeo fun (that really gives a pilot a WTF is happening moment) you want the LMG (its a bit of a later unlock though), it can tear up a stryder in about 3 seconds.