SawzAll

I can agree here
Well, not completely worthless.  But a totally non-premium energy build probably cannot make rank 5, that's for sure.

am just a member
if you see META/Soviet Union mech in clan server, thats me
anyways, thanks for joining the clan

An honor to be in your clan 😅

a bit update
titan: optional, you must to farm at least "50" tickets if you want to attack titan
still recruiting
dm me, sawz or some others if you're interested

ye either dual valiant or dual UPC

The most premium required: Valiant Sniper and Unstable Power Cell

BLUF: Energy is systematically weak and is handicapped.  None of the current energy meta mechs can beat the top heat meta mech, which proves my point.
LONG STORY: I think most SM players have become aware of the general weakness, i.e. handicap, that energy mechs have to face.  But I figured I would spell it out on paper here just in case there are those who disagree.
Here’s the top heat META mech, as of the day I wrote this.

As you can see, regen is 341 and cooling is 379.   Seems easy, but when you put all the current meta energy mechs against the top heat mech, they are easily defeated.  Here are some screenshots: all aboard the failboat!




So energy gets beaten easily all the time, and only the UPC + Bright Roar mech even managed to energy break the top heat mech.  But it still lost.
Then I thought to myself, let's try the dual valiant from old meta:

This is more or less what the old META dual valiant was.  I forgot to deploy the drone, however, which I only just noticed.

Conclusion:
Regen being free every turn makes being an energy mech more difficult than heat. Energy weapons of the same kind as heat (Hysteria vs Savagery) are weaker on paper. You need two of the top energy weapon in the game to beat the top heat mech: if they forget to use their Swoop.  So basically energy cannot win against heat at all. The abundance of energy-free weapons and being able to move when energy broken makes it even more difficult. THEREFORE, energy is systematically handicapped in this game and needs a buff. Feel free to reply and give your own experiences, or post WU screenshots.

As leader of Noble Warriors, I am pleased to announce that we have made an alliance with Reign Forever and Reign Reforged.
I can't speak for Reign, but I am happy we have found two clans with which we share many values and ideas.  And I am very thankful to @Mechzilla @Heat and @TaediumVitae for helping me broker this alliance.
If you want a clan that is for chivalry and against hacking/smurfing, N0ble Warriors and Reign are both here for you.
May our Alliance prosper!

 

Ever had that feeling like you want something more from SuperMechs?
Look no further.  Noble Warriors is here.
What sets us apart from some other clans is our commitment to doing what is right.  Like knights of the old round table, we take a vow of chivalry.  We pledge to not smurf, which exploits people in lower ranks.  We don't hack.  We also don't boost.  We are committed to play fair.
Our requirements:
Rank: 10 through 1. Arena battles: just your 5 daily battles (or 35/week) Clan Wars: participation is mandatory. Titans: optional. Discord: mandatory that you join our discord so we can coordinate actions. Pledge to not hack, smurf, or boost. Message me if you're interested.  By the way, our clan is spelled "n0ble warriors" i.e. N-ZERO-B-L-E W-A-R-R-I-O-R-S.  I had to change the "o" in "noble" to a zero.
PADAWAN CHANNEL:
Now Noble Warriors is also hosting a padawan channel where you can learn how to play SuperMechs from us.  Not rank 10 or higher?  No problem, we're here for you.  Message me if you're interested.  You get to learn from top rank players.  I can't guarantee they will be there, but our discord is home to @epicspeedster @ZeRo_ and even @Mechzilla.
 

Everyone: if you agree with me, please reply and say so.  If you don't agree, just keep walking.  I'm just interested in seeing if there's still any interest in this.
@Alexander
Please bring back the proposed energy buff we were discussing in the balance team in February-March of this year.
I believe it's needed, and I believe the buff is small enough that energy won't become overpowered as a result.
Many here and on discord believe that quad cores and overload preventors more or less weakened energy.  But I believe your proposed buff, which is small, would help fix this.
I am willing, and I think the balance team is willing, to discuss how much the buffs are, but more or less most had already said it would be a good idea.
Please consider looking at how many reply to agree.

Everyone: if you agree with me, please reply and say so.  If you don't agree, just keep walking.  I'm just interested in seeing if there's still any interest in this.
@Alexander
Please bring back the proposed energy buff we were discussing in the balance team in February-March of this year.
I believe it's needed, and I believe the buff is small enough that energy won't become overpowered as a result.
Many here and on discord believe that quad cores and overload preventors more or less weakened energy.  But I believe your proposed buff, which is small, would help fix this.
I am willing, and I think the balance team is willing, to discuss how much the buffs are, but more or less most had already said it would be a good idea.
Please consider looking at how many reply to agree.

Everyone: if you agree with me, please reply and say so.  If you don't agree, just keep walking.  I'm just interested in seeing if there's still any interest in this.
@Alexander
Please bring back the proposed energy buff we were discussing in the balance team in February-March of this year.
I believe it's needed, and I believe the buff is small enough that energy won't become overpowered as a result.
Many here and on discord believe that quad cores and overload preventors more or less weakened energy.  But I believe your proposed buff, which is small, would help fix this.
I am willing, and I think the balance team is willing, to discuss how much the buffs are, but more or less most had already said it would be a good idea.
Please consider looking at how many reply to agree.

Well said.  Energy isn't completely irrelevant yet, but it's more difficult.  Those using it among the top 10 players have the few nice premiums needed to make it work for them.

Well said.  Energy isn't completely irrelevant yet, but it's more difficult.  Those using it among the top 10 players have the few nice premiums needed to make it work for them.

Everyone: if you agree with me, please reply and say so.  If you don't agree, just keep walking.  I'm just interested in seeing if there's still any interest in this.
@Alexander
Please bring back the proposed energy buff we were discussing in the balance team in February-March of this year.
I believe it's needed, and I believe the buff is small enough that energy won't become overpowered as a result.
Many here and on discord believe that quad cores and overload preventors more or less weakened energy.  But I believe your proposed buff, which is small, would help fix this.
I am willing, and I think the balance team is willing, to discuss how much the buffs are, but more or less most had already said it would be a good idea.
Please consider looking at how many reply to agree.

Well said.  Energy isn't completely irrelevant yet, but it's more difficult.  Those using it among the top 10 players have the few nice premiums needed to make it work for them.

You see, that's a terrible idea. You can run meta energy free builds on both physical and heat but for energy it's impossible since your health ends up being terrible due to all the energy modules you have to stack. The extra damage also heavily depends on if you can even manage to energy break your opponent which is hard and doesn't last long in the top ranks. The introduction of dual modules pretty much buried energy mechs, they are still fun if you're not trying to play competitively though.

Thanks.
Here's the desktop wallpaper I made out of the monkey-centric META from last year in case anyone would like to reference it.

I'm on the balance team (if there is such a thing any more) and the answer is no.
Without exception, the top players (CleverName, Mechzilla, etc.) who were/are on the balance team said energy needs a buff.  So with all due respect, no.  Please spend more time in the game.

I'm on the balance team (if there is such a thing any more) and the answer is no.
Without exception, the top players (CleverName, Mechzilla, etc.) who were/are on the balance team said energy needs a buff.  So with all due respect, no.  Please spend more time in the game.

LOL you're funny

LOL you're funny

I don't think campaign level matters very much.
Here's how I do it personally: I bought premium packs (NOT boxes) until I had at least enough items so that I had 3 mechs with all epic-to-divine modules, as appropriate.  Then I started saving for deals.

Legacy players: do you think shields matter in this game any more?
Would you be willing to part with shields if you got other rewards?
Please vote and/or comment.
This poll is attached to my idea about using the shield slot for something else like a drone or feet cosmetic, but I just wanted to get opinions.

I never said side stats don't matter.  I said divines matter for HP and damage.  They also matter for side stats, sure.  But still, you're arguing against math and reality itself.  The same phenomenon exists in Borderlands 3 with people farming bosses until they get the weapon with the exact anoints and effects they need to put them over the top.  The same effect existed in the Mechwarrior games.  And in Battletech (clan versus inner sphere).  And in D&D (getting special imbued weapons).
Watch the olympics, like the sprints and other races.  A mere second faster would get one person a gold medal over another.
I've won several arena matches by less than 10 hp.  Divines absolutely matter, no matter what the item (except things like double teleport).
I definitely know I'm not the one looking like a fool.  I'm not ranting and raving against mathematical realities.