Elite: Game talk
22 Sep 2024, 9:07pm
22 Sep 2024, 9:08pm
IndyWhy should/shouldn't I use my thermal vent beam at the same time as my Gauss cannons? Specifically in an AXCZ.
I find it easier (aka comfortable) not to have to switch fire groups constantly. I could, of course, just "get used to it", but I'd like to understand why or why not first.
On my AX builds I am using MCs(W1) and Beams(W2) and I always use them at the same time. My ships never overheat. In your case using beam which I assume gimballed could help with aiming your fixed gauss though you don't have xeno scanner so you can't target specific heart by beam and secondly using it at the same time would drain distributor faster. So it looks like you need to use them separately.
22 Sep 2024, 9:30pm
Finally, cleared three Hydras! But gods damn it is Jameson in the evening (UTC) buggy! Interceptors just teleport around, other ships as well, this is no time for "finesse" but simple and effective brutality.
22 Sep 2024, 9:33pm
(okay, I did that three Hydras thing yesterday, but had plans for today. meh)
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22 Sep 2024, 9:35pm
I'm sure it will all be fine come Monday and the Thargoids are just quietly going to leave when they are defeated. I definitely also do not feel any resemblance to the gathering of players in HIP 22460.
22 Sep 2024, 10:17pm
IndyThis seems like the right place to ask this AX-related question, without having to jump all in to joining the AXI Discord or something....
Why should/shouldn't I use my thermal vent beam at the same time as my Gauss cannons? Specifically in an AXCZ.
I find it easier (aka comfortable) not to have to switch fire groups constantly. I could, of course, just "get used to it", but I'd like to understand why or why not first.
With my guass/beam ship I went turreted with the beam. It keeps me constantly cold so I don't get targetted and you can put the turret and guass on the same fire button. Just give it a tap for the beam, and hold down for guass. Saves the second button for flak.
I doubt it's the meta build, but it kept things simple. AX combat gets fairly frantic, but in open CZs you don't need to be doing meta-damage as it's a very much a team effort. Some pilots won't be carrying a scanner, so tagging the heart with the bean can help them direct their shots.
22 Sep 2024, 10:20pm
22 Sep 2024, 11:54pm
Alkatraz-99Finally getting back to Elite now that I have a little more time. Im looking for some Mining ship builds any suggestions?
Whatever you do, don't listen to me. I am a weirdo that uses a Type 9 for mining and will spend days at a time floating around a ring and filling the cargo hold. I usually dump the requested cargo when confronted by pirates and continue on with my mining. Once decent asteroid core generally replenishes what PVE pirates want, and I only ever get jumped when entering a hot zone or spawning in one after logging off.
I think most people wanting a miner that can defend itself and has a moderate amount of cargo (100-200 tons) for short mining runs usually go with a Python or a Krait. That also allows you to sell to any place with a medium landing pad
23 Sep 2024, 6:26am
Aunty SledgeIndy Why should/shouldn't I use my thermal vent beam at the same time as my Gauss cannons? Specifically in an AXCZ.
With my guass/beam ship I went turreted with the beam. It keeps me constantly cold so I don't get targetted and you can put the turret and guass on the same fire button. Just give it a tap for the beam, and hold down for guass. Saves the second button for flak.
This is the way! I'm glad to see someone more advanced than me running with a turreted beam laser. For me it's really helping with directions in a hectic AXCZ when everyone is boosting and turning and I need to get my bearings quick.
23 Sep 2024, 3:17pm
Aunty Sledge With my guass/beam ship I went turreted with the beam. It keeps me constantly cold so I don't get targetted and you can put the turret and guass on the same fire button. Just give it a tap for the beam, and hold down for guass. Saves the second button for flak.
I doubt it's the meta build, but it kept things simple. AX combat gets fairly frantic, but in open CZs you don't need to be doing meta-damage as it's a very much a team effort. Some pilots won't be carrying a scanner, so tagging the heart with the bean can help them direct their shots.
Intriguing. I'll engineer one up and give it a try.
Shg56 On my AX builds I am using MCs(W1) and Beams(W2) and I always use them at the same time. My ships never overheat. In your case using beam which I assume gimballed could help with aiming your fixed gauss though you don't have xeno scanner so you can't target specific heart by beam and secondly using it at the same time would drain distributor faster. So it looks like you need to use them separately.
I did try out the Scanner and think I'll switch it back out for the Neutralizer, as I didn't find it as necessary in the AXCZ. I'm considering making a Solo Krait MkII for one-on-one interceptor hunting, maybe a Challenger. Although, I do have an Anaconda AX "one shot" build I could do instead. Who knows! In any case, I'll stick to the basics for the AXCZ while I continue to get used to this form of combat.
Thanks again for the help and feedback, everyone!
23 Sep 2024, 3:38pm
Some spiky looking ships acid-washed my arse off the galactic plane and that was the end of it. Lost large pile of organic and cartographic data I had collected.
23 Sep 2024, 4:03pm
The data is lost. There's no way to get it back.
23 Sep 2024, 5:16pm
AHIs it possible top go and look for my own black box?
Some spiky looking ships acid-washed my arse off the galactic plane and that was the end of it. Lost large pile of organic and cartographic data I had collected.
did u overheat ship to get rid of acid atleast? In worst scenario is better do that as a last resort
23 Sep 2024, 5:21pm
23 Sep 2024, 5:26pm
In fact as a player i gave my character a purpose that requires me to in some ways burn the bubble a bit so we can trim the fat of these old dead factions
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I mean why do you think id help a mad science man make the bugs so mad that well, we are defending Shin Dez this week so ... plan is working
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