Anyone got tips for a new player? I've been wanting to get into this, and I think today is the day.

railgun is a bad idea.

*Edit* (Thanks again for the INSTANT CLOWN for wanting to spark conversation here in the steam discussions) *Edit* This list is probably incomplete! Kindly let me know which Mechs I have missed! Also, I would say that I fill the stealth role 8/10 rounds I play, so feel free to discuss your own or ask about particular builds or play styles! ~~~ Light: Commando-2D Flea-20 (Masc) Javelin-11B Locust-Pirates Bane Raven-3L Spider-5D Urbanmech-R80 Wolfhound-Grinner Medium: Assassin-Dark Death Cicada-3M Enf...

With the addition of the Bane and the Nova Cat P which are mechs very heavy on autocannons I've been pretty much forced to avoid teammates in them since when they start firing them it's loud enough to make my headphones rattle as my headphones are VERY bass heavy to the point that I've even had to practically rip them from my ears. Like everything else is a reasonable level but you fire over 6 autocannons and suddenly I'm debating on shooting my teammate in the back just so I can exist with the team......

I think we need an AI Tail Gunner for Heavy/Assault mechs. Most of them have a big open and fairly flat spot on their backs. Make it a purchasable item. A pair of "short" AC 2's or Medium X pulse lasers. Something. Xnay some of those lights. And help bring some balance to the game....