Elite: Game talk
21 Jan 2018, 8:14pm
LordPsymonI think that one is the Blue Rattler.
Narp, I have that one myself. Blue Rattler is a stripe down the middle of the Cobra, that one's an offset white patch.
EDIT: Ohhh wait... Maybe it's a decal? I see Blue rattler, but that white patch is still there, doesn't look like glare either
21 Jan 2018, 9:09pm
Moab36012Anybody know a good trade route for a conda? (Xbox)
try the EDDB trading option
21 Jan 2018, 11:13pm
Moab36012Anybody know a good trade route for a conda? (Xbox)
If you're trying to level your trade rank then you can try outfitting your conda like this and head out to Aditi to do passenger missions. But judging by your credit amount you probably just need a bit of fast cash. In that case you should try going to Ceos and do courier missions instead. Trading is a bit tedious and demanding, requiring both alot of time and effort for a reasonable profit to be made. Not to mention getting interdicted all the time by npc's. But if you still wanna give it a go then you can follow Draxxa's suggestion and head over to EDDB and try to locate a route that's best suited for you. Either single or multi-route planner should do the trick. Good luck out there.
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22 Jan 2018, 12:02am
I´ve got a tough decision to make:
I want to own both a Fer-de-Lance and an imperial Clipper. I am not that far away for the rank grind (I want to do it anyways). But my bank account will only be enough for one of both ships at the moment. I´m currently using my Imperial Courier and Vulture for combat and find the Courier very enjoyable. Credit wise both ships I want are 20 to 40 mil apart (depending on how much A-ranks I want in them). I wonder which might be more entertaining to use. I´d take the FDL for bounty hunting (my job) and the Clipper eventually as multirole. Anyways: One ship will be bought first and I can´t decide without further feedback.
Can you help me out here?
Thanks in advance!
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22 Jan 2018, 12:43am
Erinia ScantyarHi guys,
I´ve got a tough decision to make:
I want to own both a Fer-de-Lance and an imperial Clipper. I am not that far away for the rank grind (I want to do it anyways). But my bank account will only be enough for one of both ships at the moment. I´m currently using my Imperial Courier and Vulture for combat and find the Courier very enjoyable. Credit wise both ships I want are 20 to 40 mil apart (depending on how much A-ranks I want in them). I wonder which might be more entertaining to use. I´d take the FDL for bounty hunting (my job) and the Clipper eventually as multirole. Anyways: One ship will be bought first and I can´t decide without further feedback.
Can you help me out here?
Thanks in advance!
Fer-de-Lance is simply very expensive to upgrade, the factor upgrade/stock is simply much more than with the Clipper
The Clipper can be quite good as a bountyhunter or even pirate, it's very fast, it can go 600...and fairly versatile....its truly a multirole..
The FDL is a difficult ship to master, if you don't go above average, it's no use, but if you can master it's characteritcs it's an amazing ship...that can be a drawback or a challenge....
22 Jan 2018, 12:53am
Erinia ScantyarHi guys,
I´ve got a tough decision to make:
I want to own both a Fer-de-Lance and an imperial Clipper. I am not that far away for the rank grind (I want to do it anyways). But my bank account will only be enough for one of both ships at the moment. I´m currently using my Imperial Courier and Vulture for combat and find the Courier very enjoyable. Credit wise both ships I want are 20 to 40 mil apart (depending on how much A-ranks I want in them). I wonder which might be more entertaining to use. I´d take the FDL for bounty hunting (my job) and the Clipper eventually as multirole. Anyways: One ship will be bought first and I can´t decide without further feedback.
Can you help me out here?
Thanks in advance!
you can easily bountyhunt in the Clipper, it's a bit like flying an Eagle on steroids, so if you like the Courier, the Clipper is perfect. Only thing I'd say is to watch it's shields, they're a little weak, so either lots of SCBs, or hull tank it to high heaven for bountyhunting. Also gimbals are a clippers friend. I used a Clipper for many many months as my every day ship.
As for the FDL, it's an absolute blast to fly, but it takes a bit of getting used to. It's very drifty. It does however have a lot more firepower than the Clipper, but it's not much use for anything else at all other than combat.
If I had to choose between the two, I'd say go for the Clipper first, fit it out as a multirole/combat, and continue to use your Vulture as a dedicated hunter. A Vulture is an absolute beast out in a Haz Res or a CZ.
22 Jan 2018, 3:39am
GiyariErinia ScantyarHi guys,
I´ve got a tough decision to make:
I want to own both a Fer-de-Lance and an imperial Clipper. I am not that far away for the rank grind (I want to do it anyways). But my bank account will only be enough for one of both ships at the moment. I´m currently using my Imperial Courier and Vulture for combat and find the Courier very enjoyable. Credit wise both ships I want are 20 to 40 mil apart (depending on how much A-ranks I want in them). I wonder which might be more entertaining to use. I´d take the FDL for bounty hunting (my job) and the Clipper eventually as multirole. Anyways: One ship will be bought first and I can´t decide without further feedback.
Can you help me out here?
Thanks in advance!
you can easily bountyhunt in the Clipper, it's a bit like flying an Eagle on steroids, so if you like the Courier, the Clipper is perfect. Only thing I'd say is to watch it's shields, they're a little weak, so either lots of SCBs, or hull tank it to high heaven for bountyhunting. Also gimbals are a clippers friend. I used a Clipper for many many months as my every day ship.
As for the FDL, it's an absolute blast to fly, but it takes a bit of getting used to. It's very drifty. It does however have a lot more firepower than the Clipper, but it's not much use for anything else at all other than combat.
If I had to choose between the two, I'd say go for the Clipper first, fit it out as a multirole/combat, and continue to use your Vulture as a dedicated hunter. A Vulture is an absolute beast out in a Haz Res or a CZ.
DITTO. Considering your preference for the courier--I'd go for the Clipper. I used it multirole for many months and I really enjoyed it. The FDL is a bit of a unitasker comparatively speaking--can be fun but just not my cup of tea for the long haul. In the Clipper--you can make credits very quickly and get your FDL in no time.
22 Jan 2018, 4:11am
I totally agree with all points stated. If you decide on the Clipper, it is a fine choice. Be aware though as you'll need a large landing pad. That's if you decide to go the multi-role route. Either one is good for bounty hunting. As CMDR Giyari mentioned, the FdL will take some getting used to. Empire ships have their own temperament and 'style,' if you will. Tell you what though, either ship will open new ideas and make good money, as my friend Jack mentioned.
I have to admit something, both the Clipper and the Cutter look freakin' awesome in black. (Black Friday paint) Red looks sweet too.
I hope I didn't start something..
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22 Jan 2018, 5:33am
Erinia ScantyarHi guys,
I´ve got a tough decision to make: . . . .
I understand your wanting both the FDL and Clipper. The FDL won't haul anything though and has no jump range if it did. The Clipper takes a large pad and although it can haul stuff and can jump, it needs that large pad... all the time. Simple fact is if you save a bit more and get into a Python you will own every ship you want very soon.
22 Jan 2018, 6:09am
Whiplash 1983Erinia ScantyarHi guys,
I´ve got a tough decision to make: . . . .
I understand your wanting both the FDL and Clipper. The FDL won't haul anything though and has no jump range if it did. The Clipper takes a large pad and although it can haul stuff and can jump, it needs that large pad... all the time. Simple fact is if you save a bit more and get into a Python you will own every ship you want very soon.
Heartily Agree.
But once you get a Python you probably won't want any other ship until you get a Conda.
22 Jan 2018, 6:14am
Faarken[quote=Whiplash 1983] Heartily Agree.
But once you get a Python you probably won't want any other ship until you get a Conda.
Even though I'd get more Cabins in a Anaconda or Beluga, Passenger hauling in a Python is still the thing for me. Specially when you get those Illegal Passengers and need to line up nicely with the slot and zoom in before any Scans happen...
Last edit: 22 Jan 2018, 8:56am
22 Jan 2018, 8:32am
Just don't make it your only ship. Switch to something else if you want to haul cargo, go exploring, etc.
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