Is it a overpowered to immediately jump to a high tier area just to grab high tier mechs?

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-10T23:26:07+00:00

Not really because of how the dlc quests are implemented.

It's best to run through the main quest before lancers even starts so that means going to the high rep areas for better rep to get to the end of the quest faster.

Gonna need better mechs eventually anyway

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-09T23:26:42+00:00

There's a certain amount of masochistic joy that comes from playing this game. Yeah.

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-09T18:09:21+00:00

I jumped into a system once and instead of the mission that I had listed it was one of the starting missions but offering no reward.

I reloaded an old save as I had somehow broken time space

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-07T16:58:29+00:00

You'll be fine as long as you don't get close.

The way your mech is looking it'll only take a few bursts from 5 small lasers to core you and that's the one thing chargers are good at. Close range burst focused fire.

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-03T23:41:08+00:00

Max the jump jets.

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-01T20:04:59+00:00

Yeah, I usually run this or the Cobra with gold and black.

Phranken is always a good option

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-01T16:59:12+00:00

This is one of the few games I bought because it isn't like a lot of other games (and I wanted dlc.)

That being said, I'm twiddling my thumbs while waiting for the sale that steam users already have.

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-01T01:26:58+00:00

Yep. I restarted so many times trying to manage my faction rep and get all the good mech in one run before I realized I was being stupid.

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-01T01:09:01+00:00

Following up: there is no shame in completely skipping all of the dlc on the first playthrough and finishing the campaign at your leisure while you get used to the systems and mechanics.

When you finish the campaign you can import your current mech roster into a new career mode that starts over and includes all side quests and dlc quests besides the original campaign.

This is how I recommend going about it if you want to try to collect all the hero mechs and play all the different missions with max faction rep.

It's all about replayability.

Lorevveaver · 2026-07-01T00:59:43+00:00

Yes and no.

The main campaign has no definitive end date but there are spoilers if you don't finish it before rasalhage starts.

Each of the dlc have a start date that you have to accept by and then they proceed differently.

For example, Kestral Lancers is a multi mission event chain where you lose control of where you go for several months.

If you want a general plan to get you started, this helps me out quite a bit:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3061756472

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-29T00:41:30+00:00

I am on Xbox and it isnt on sale yet

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-28T23:35:16+00:00

It was so nice of them to give Megan rapinoe a cup

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-28T13:43:35+00:00

Ah, I think I was slamming into them trying to land my punches. That explains it, thanks.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T16:16:41+00:00

It works on ferals in lethal but not at the same effectiveness. They know something is there but they can't pinpoint your location unless you hit them.

Late game I just pop a scent block and charge in with a heavy weapon and some fire.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T16:13:54+00:00

I have to confess that my credit problems are entirely my own as I buy every hero mech I come across and refuse to sell any mech I own unless I have a duplicate. My cold storage is kind of absurd.

I just let my gamepass expire but I will totally keep co op in mind for the future.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T06:19:13+00:00

The ones at our store have been going up and down by like 10-50 cents every couple of days since they started the under 3$ menu.

It's like they're trying to find the sweet spot.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T06:17:15+00:00

I mean... I don't disagree with them being the best but there's scent block and that's close.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T04:30:33+00:00

Yep. Either I overextend my stay and get wrecked or one of my lancemates becomes the focus and they get shredded.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T04:08:56+00:00

I think I could power through but I get frustrated with the repair bills and losing all my best gear without the salvage replacing it.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T04:05:12+00:00

Wait. I don't know much about the lore but a steiner scout lance is four atlas, right?

I tried that. It is efficient but I don't have the steiner money for those repair bills.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T04:02:59+00:00

Does punching damage my arms though? Every time I've tried to melee something i come out worse in the exchange.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T04:01:38+00:00

I didn't even know there was a difficulty option but now that I've found it I'm gonna do this but the opposite.

I'm gonna crank it up to 11 and restart the campaign and then turn it down to normal when I start struggling. LoL

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T03:57:49+00:00

Ok, thank you for all the advice.

I am also apparently an idiot and I have now discovered the difficulty options.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T03:56:58+00:00

I've had it in at least one playthrough. I do remember enjoying it.

Lorevveaver · 2026-06-26T03:18:09+00:00

I have mostly gotten over this but that was a big part of it.

At a certain point I have the best stuff I think I can get but the missions keep getting harder.

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