I made some dummy fights so you can see how will work in R8-R7 plays. Because are weak for now not having enough shields and rest of modules. I decided to use L50 parts and some modules as you have right now. I changed some configurations so you can see a bit differences. I did not play to win but to get hit and to see game tendency in the match maker. Sure, will work a bit different at lower rank but this gives an idea. Check the videos
check the fight second mech. first showing now it is a fake mech so can lay 2v2.
If you were to use some of the parts you have and the easy get rare energy parts this can be sure for lower rank fights due to modules issues
Heat set up basic
The set ups. I use the same just changing phys, heat, energy drones available in your account plus hook
Note: Remember to follow your own logic to play as you feel and can see progress having fun. You do not have to follow other people how to play and set up. You need to set and practice and observe damage. The way I learned was exposing my mechs to be killed and check what needed to improve but need to pay attention carefully. Even now, when I set up for my kids, I make the mechs in ways for failures making harder to win and, in this way, I can see things about the game what does regardless players matched. Then, I observe players what they do to kill my mechs. Later, I kill them easy if have too. Testing break limits is fun.
So, test your mech and see the difficulty. Do not focus into the loss and frustrating, focus on the damage and how play against you and your mistakes. I tested and tested and tested my weak mechs and with them I was able to kill tops been crappie mechs.
For now, enhance modules as priority having a lot of limitation there. Remember that weapons depend on modules to be able to attack and to sustain damage.
No, they're not maxed or anything.
I'm certain it's just luck. Was stupid of me to make this topic honestly. Just saw 3 vests being obtained back to back and thought it was unusual.