11-06-2006, 07:54 AM
Fight people really, thats the only real way to become better. However, when playing alone I don't tune my ACs and sometimes I don't equip option parts (results in a smaller lock box, less defense and cooling, slower turn rates, and slower missile lock-on).
I don't usualy substitute my frame parts or my internals for lower-end parts since I need to know how my AC handles in its baseline performance. To practice dodging, I fight an AI AC and try to dodge all of its bullets till it runs out of ammo (My favorite was the blue RJ with 2 sniper rifles, hi-act verts and other weapons).
IMO though, tactics can't be practiced on the AI since their strategy is a simple bum-rush and they do not seem to use cover that well. Take for example Twin-Skies' use (or abuse) of cover during PACT, where he would often bait people into his GL range by simply hiding behind huge obstacles and wait his opponents out (unless foced out of his hidding place by verts or orbits), thats a good example of utilization of terrain to one's advantage. It is good however, for practicing for basic targeting, movement, and energy management skills IMO.
I don't usualy substitute my frame parts or my internals for lower-end parts since I need to know how my AC handles in its baseline performance. To practice dodging, I fight an AI AC and try to dodge all of its bullets till it runs out of ammo (My favorite was the blue RJ with 2 sniper rifles, hi-act verts and other weapons).
IMO though, tactics can't be practiced on the AI since their strategy is a simple bum-rush and they do not seem to use cover that well. Take for example Twin-Skies' use (or abuse) of cover during PACT, where he would often bait people into his GL range by simply hiding behind huge obstacles and wait his opponents out (unless foced out of his hidding place by verts or orbits), thats a good example of utilization of terrain to one's advantage. It is good however, for practicing for basic targeting, movement, and energy management skills IMO.
