u/Fallout_patriot

With my series Frame Thoughts coming to an end, I've decided to start a new little thing I'm titling Core Theory. In these posts, I'd like to both share my own thoughts, and collect you guys' opinions, nitpicks and profanities on the various NPC presets of AC6. Is this an original idea? No, but what under the sun is?

And for part 1... who else could start us off? Who else but The Man?... okay it's mostly because I'm going lowest-highest in arena order, but still.

It's MAD STOMP: the AC of RaD's very own Dubiously-Vincible Rummy. Calling it an Armored Core — rather than a meth-head's design blueprint for a bipedal demolition vehicle — feels like a borderline lie by omission. It isn't particularly fast, it isn't tough enough to compensate for that speed, it has two weapons and the worst arms possible for one of them, and it has these huge Yowie feet yet somehow still looks top-heavy. So in short, tens across the board, the ace of aces, best thing ever built, RUMMY SWEEP

What are your thoughts on MAD STOMP? Love it? Hate it? Meh?

It's time for the penultimate; part 14 of r/armoredcore's most spontaneous series, Frame Thoughts: where I ask you folks — Michigan's bad falls — your thoughts on the various frames of AC6.

Today we have a popular one. Balam's contribution to the field of mecha melee and big bots bludgeoning the shit out of each other (and they're probably the only corp who wouldn't mind you using those exact words). It's the Toyota Hilux of Armored Cores, and is matched only in its utter lack of pretention by how fucking common it is; this frame could probably qualify as an invasive species on Rubicon.

That's right, it's the 011 MELANDER.

What are your thoughts on the MELANDER frame? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

And as a bonus... holy fuck, there are a lot of these. Okay, as a bonus, what are your thoughts on its long list of alternate parts: the 012 MELANDER C3 frame, the Q22T BORNEMISSZA tank legs, and the 033M VERRILL head and tetrapod legs?

Alright Ravens, quit kicking Arquebus' shins for a second and come sit down, because it's time for part 13 of r/armoredcore's most soon-to-finish series, Frame Thoughts: where I ask you folks — the RLF's most inconsistent allies/enemies — your thoughts on the various frames of AC6.

Today is the other of Elcano's two offerings to AC frame design, and the third in the trifecta — alongside NACHTREIHER and ALBA — of mechs for those specific pilots who think 'safety' is a social construct, guidelines are punchlines, AP is a thing of fable and myth, and that speediness is next to godliness. It's described as possessing Elcano's "artistic, craftsman-like flair", and it's definitely got a look (whether that's a good or bad thing is really in the eye of the beholder).

That's right, it's the EL-T-10 FIRMEZA.

What are your thoughts on the FIRMEZA frame? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

And as a bonus, what do you think of its alternative part: the EL-T-11 FORTALEZA tank legs?

Pull up a chair — not that one, that's mine — because it's time for part 12 of r/armoredcore's easiest series, Frame Thoughts: where I ask you folks — Schneider's eternal financial security — your thoughts on the various frames of AC. We'll be coming up on the end of this little run soon, as by my count, there's only Firmeza, Melander and VP to do after this. Kind of a shame, if I'm honest. I've liked having a little series to do and see you guys chat about. But hey, let's have fun while it's still here (and maybe something else will come afterwards).

Today, we have the AC synonymous with speed... because that's its only goal, and that's what all its pilots are on. Its appearance suggests that its putting on a disguise to get into a reverse-joint exclusive party, and looking at it makes me think that if you knocked it over, it'd make a sound like an empty coke can hitting the ground. Remember how I said the BASHO frame probably requires a forklift certification to drive? Well I'm pretty sure you need an actual airline pilot's licence for this one.

That's right, it's the NACHTREIHER/E.

What are your thoughts on the NACHTREIHER frame? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

And as a bonus, what are your thoughts on its two alternate parts: the KASUAR/Z head and reverse-joint legs?

Pop a bottle and punch a friend, because it's time for part 11 of r/armoredcore's most contrived series, Frame Thoughts: where I ask you folks — Schneider's favourite Rubiconian dashcam video stars — your thoughts on the various frames of AC6.

Today, it's the Unarmoured Core. The prototype fighter jet with legs. If you want irrefutable proof that Schneider just well and truly do not give a fuck, take the fact that they choose, every day, to sell this set to people on the open market. Safety is not aerodynamic, and if you buy this frame second-hand, you're probably buying an AC with an own-pilot kill count.

That's right, it's the LAMMERGEIR.

What are your thoughts on the LAMMERGEIR frame? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

Well, whaddya know? It's part 8 of r/armoredcore's seventeenth most anticipated unofficial series, Frame Thoughts: where I ask you guys — Rummy's eternal anime rivals — your thoughts on the various frames of AC6.

Today is the RRI's baby. The frame that was literally never meant to be driven by a human being, but apparently can do so thanks to a so-called "development quirk". Which just gives me the mental image of 621 crammed half-standing into the "cockpit" like one of those shitty prototype airline seats, but I digress.

That's right, it's the IA-C01 EPHEMERA.

What are your thoughts on the EPHEMERA frame? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

That's right, it's part 7 of Frame Thoughts, where I ask you folks — ALLMIND's most accounted variables — your thoughts on the various frames of AC6, especially if they're ones I don't hear much about (though we've kinda run out of those at this point) or am just curious about.

Today is our favourite AI's contribution to the field of big bots beating the ever-loving fuck out of each other, the MIND ALPHA set.

So what are your thoughts on this frame? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

And as a bonus: what do you also think of its two alternate parts, the MIND BETA head and reverse-joint legs?

Used this thing for the first time recently, as I finally started trying out more explosive weapons I hadn't before. I've used it as a double trigger weapon, and as the offhand for something else, and either way? I really was surprised by how much work this thing does. Might be one of my favourites, no joke.

It's time for part 6 of r/armoredcore's most mildly anticipated series, Frame Thoughts. Where I ask you guys — Carla's biggest business expenses — your thoughts on the various frames of AC6, especially those that I don't hear much about (though from this point forward, there aren't so many of those) or am just curious about.

Today is the HAL 826: the Rubicon Research Institute's final contribution to the delicate science of beating the living shit out of each other in big robots.

What are your thoughts on the HAL? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

(I don’t think this needs a spoiler, as it's just a pic of the frame, but let me know if otherwise. Either way, there likely be spoilers in the replies)

It's time for part 5 of Frame Thoughts, where I ask you folks — Ayre's strongest soldiers — about the various frames of AC6. Especially if they're ones I don't hear much about, or am just curious about.

Today is the starting frame. The original. The bane of PCA helicopters, the preferred coffin of Walter's hounds, and possibly the most normal RaD has ever made. The C-2000.

And as a bonus, tell me what you think of its two alternate parts: the SPRING CHICKEN reverse-joint legs, and SHADE EYE head.

Part 4 of Frame Thoughts, where I ask you folks — God's finest pilebunker enthusiasts — your thoughts on the various frames of AC6. Especially if they're ones I don't hear much about.

Today is a frame that I have seen called the FULL COURSE set, the MEAL set, or according to the wiki: the XS-5000. The personal frame of Carla, and another bit of proof that RaD parts are made by Dosers, for Dosers (see also the Sweet Sixteen, Delivery Boy, Double Trouble and the Strider).

So what are your opinions on the XS-5000 frame? Love it, hate it, meh, niches?

Part 3 of Frame Thoughts, where I ask you guys — God's finest coral-heads — your opinions on frames that I feel like I don't see discussed much, or am just curious about.

Today is the only AC that wears bell-bottom jeans. The only one that looks like it's perpetually either smirking or glaring at you. The favourite frame of Sir Snail Arquebus Esq., the VE-4A.

And as a bonus, what do you also think about its two alternate parts: the VE-4B tank legs, and the VE-44B head?

After my post about the TIAN-QIANG frame the other day, I realised that there were some other part sets that I don't hear about, haven't used or am just curious about. So hey, might do a few more of these "Frame Thoughts" posts.

For today, I wanna know what people think about the C-3000 WRECKER frame, because this may be the only frame I've heard less about than TIAN-QIANG.

Love it, hate it, meh, niches?