Elite: Game talk

Artie
16 Mar 2021, 6:54pm
Just a note about the post removal: Anything that wasn't directly game related was simply removed. Such disputes are not worth keeping and moving to another thread (I will remove a few posts further back yet, once I finish reading). Thank you for the understanding.
User60590
16 Mar 2021, 6:59pm
ArtieJust a note: Anything that wasn't directly game related was simply removed. Such disputes are not worth keeping and moving to another thread (I will remove a few posts further back yet, once I finish reading). Thank you for the understanding.

Sorry Artie, didn't mean to do that to you. Last time i bring up my ship preferences, promise. Because it happens every time and i really did intend on just talking about fun ships
Artie
16 Mar 2021, 7:06pm
There is certainly nothing wrong with the fun ships. Often, the weakest ships are very fun and best for the job (of having fun). Just the disputes that are more ad hominem than based on the objective arguments aren't worth keeping. Well, unless they are extremely hilarious.
Ecky Thump
16 Mar 2021, 7:25pm
Hello all, I am looking for engineering advice for a couple of Pacifier frag cannons to go on my Chieftain. PVE only and mainly for assassination missions.
I am drawn to overcharged for the extra punch, with possibly corrosive experimental. Your comments are appreciated.
Thanks.
Sir Sprockett
16 Mar 2021, 7:26pm
quite frankly this discussion was circular. I love playing all games against the "meta" I think that commanders who make meme ships and have fun in them is precisely why many play any game.  The Hauler does have a great jump range and is probably going to be the ship I do the road to riches on in my alt account ( CMDR Lord Strange) - why - cause why not.

I think that the ENGLISH language is open to misinterpretation, especially when righting it down write can prove hard (I am a native Briton). All of us hear on the Forum should be less sensitive to the use of the written word.

Otoha's statement on the Hauler was fine by me and I was not concerned or bothered by the use of the word Best - i might have said something had the CMDR been passing this to a new Commander but in general we should be careful - this is a really enjoyable forum with very interesting Commanders and their opinions/onions.

Thanks Artie for removing the 3 pages of pedantises

https://youtu.be/Dqlw2K6g6EE

Last edit: 16 Mar 2021, 7:40pm
Burstar
16 Mar 2021, 7:28pm
what are you putting in your other HP slots?
Sir Sprockett
16 Mar 2021, 7:32pm
HoughtkjHello all, I am looking for engineering advice for a couple of Pacifier frag cannons to go on my Chieftain. PVE only and mainly for assassination missions.
I am drawn to overcharged for the extra punch, with possibly corrosive experimental. Your comments are appreciated.
Thanks.


well I like drag munitions as they  are also good at keeping your prey in your sights.
Sakashiro
16 Mar 2021, 7:39pm
Just low-waked out of a threat level 6 mission target with 89% hull. One FDL, two Vultures, blue lasers. Probably would have ended with a rebuy if I had stayed. Maybe solo-ing wing missions is not a good idea after all...
Ecky Thump
16 Mar 2021, 7:40pm
Sir Sprockett
HoughtkjHello all, I am looking for engineering advice for a couple of Pacifier frag cannons to go on my Chieftain. PVE only and mainly for assassination missions.
I am drawn to overcharged for the extra punch, with possibly corrosive experimental. Your comments are appreciated.
Thanks.



well I like drag munitions as they  are also good at keeping your prey in your sights.


Bursar: I have 4 fixed beams for shield removal

I’ m not familiar with drag munitions- what is the effect?
Sir Sprockett
16 Mar 2021, 7:42pm
Houghtkj


well I like drag munitions as they  are also good at keeping your prey in your sights.[/quote


Bursar: I have 4 fixed beams for shield removal

I’ m not familiar with drag munitions- what is the effect?


it slows your opponent down, strip shields and a dose of Drag munitions and the prey becomes sluggish (correct me if i am wrong - chat)
Episparh
16 Mar 2021, 7:47pm
SakashiroJust low-waked out of a threat level 6 mission target with 89% hull. One FDL, two Vultures, blue lasers. Probably would have ended with a rebuy if I had stayed. Maybe solo-ing wing missions is not a good idea after all...


Was that a wing assassination mission? Usually the FDL is the mission target - kill it and get out. But if it is a wing mission you might need some serious shield banking and canceling target's banking attempt.
Burstar
16 Mar 2021, 7:50pm
Houghtkj
Sir Sprockett
HoughtkjHello all, I am looking for engineering advice for a couple of Pacifier frag cannons to go on my Chieftain. PVE only and mainly for assassination missions.
I am drawn to overcharged for the extra punch, with possibly corrosive experimental. Your comments are appreciated.
Thanks.


well I like drag munitions as they  are also good at keeping your prey in your sights.


Bursar: I have 4 fixed beams for shield removal

I’ m not familiar with drag munitions- what is the effect?


They greatly reduce the boost effect of the targets engines iirc. I wouldn't bother considering you're in a Chieftain and your maneuverability is already very high so getting your sights on target shouldn't be a problem. However, fixed beams and projectile weapons is an interesting combination. You won't be able to fire both at the target simultaneously unless very close. If you think you can pull it off o7 I'll just suggest you have one Pacifier corrosive to apply the effect, and the other simply oversized for the added dps. For primary engineering I'd go Doubleshot for the DPS. You won't run out of ammo before the assassination is over but you will need to RTB for reloads more often.
Ecky Thump
16 Mar 2021, 7:51pm
Sir Sprockett
Houghtkj well I like drag munitions as they  are also good at keeping your prey in your sights.



Bursar: I have 4 fixed beams for shield removal

I’ m not familiar with drag munitions- what is the effect?[/quote


it slows your opponent down, strip shields and a dose of Drag munitions and the prey becomes sluggish (correct me if i am wrong - chat)


That sounds okay for a fast target, but solo assassinations tend to be Anacondas or Corvettes. Would you stick with overcharged?
Ecky Thump
16 Mar 2021, 7:54pm
SakashiroJust low-waked out of a threat level 6 mission target with 89% hull. One FDL, two Vultures, blue lasers. Probably would have ended with a rebuy if I had stayed. Maybe solo-ing wing missions is not a good idea after all...


Wing assassinations are pretty tough - those Vultures hit hard. What ship were you in?
Sir Sprockett
16 Mar 2021, 7:54pm
Houghtkj

That sounds okay for a fast target, but solo assassinations tend to be Anacondas or Corvettes. Would you stick with overcharged?


for DPS yes

I run a Frag cannon with drag munitions on Mrs Malaprop (type 10) so that I can get my guns easier onto target. Even in a fast ship drag munitions would help "tame your prey"

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