Elite: Game talk

Jack Dekerdt
30 Jan 2016, 4:13am
Still no bueno. Was really looking forward to flying this evening...
Jameson Lave
30 Jan 2016, 4:51am
"We are currently investigating server instability issues on Elite Dangerous. Please bear with us while we try to resolve this."

"Server Status: OK"

WTF
Jack Dekerdt
30 Jan 2016, 5:14am
Jameson Lave"We are currently investigating server instability issues on Elite Dangerous. Please bear with us while we try to resolve this."

"Server Status: OK"

WTF


All part of the "Elite" Service, lol.
Ozram
30 Jan 2016, 6:19am
Jack Dekerdt
Jameson Lave"We are currently investigating server instability issues on Elite Dangerous. Please bear with us while we try to resolve this."

"Server Status: OK"

WTF



All part of the "Elite" Service, lol.


It's been a longer than usual interruption this time. Shame too. Buddy and I had decided to plan a few builds and match ups vs each other. I guess it can wait. We've been working hard at testing the vm4 and trying to see where and how we can make it viable in PVP (only because it's a cheap and versatile ship).
Spookifus
30 Jan 2016, 6:51am
I was wanting to check out the new gui colors I added, but nope! Servers aren't working!
Nathanc213
30 Jan 2016, 8:46am
Almost 9 hours without elite, im dying of boredom
Merinid
30 Jan 2016, 8:59am
Well... i'll dig out that box of Fallout 4 then
User4296
30 Jan 2016, 10:34am
Back up now.
Beachwalker
30 Jan 2016, 3:02pm
Great to be back in the seat again, especially with all the problems I've been having lately.
Now that I've upgraded to Horizons, I've got a new problem which I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me with.
It's simple problem really. . . . ..

COBRA . . . Mk.III or Mk.IV ??????

I've been flying around in my Mk.III for a while now and am impressed with it's handling in combat, not that I go looking for trouble, but there are a few bullies out there that need to be taken down a peg or two.
Will the Mk.IV be able to handle them just as well?

I'm sure a few of you will be familiar with both models and I would welcome any feedback you can pass on.

Much appreciated.
Jack Dekerdt
30 Jan 2016, 3:05pm
BeachwalkerGreat to be back in the seat again, especially with all the problems I've been having lately.
Now that I've upgraded to Horizons, I've got a new problem which I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me with.
It's simple problem really. . . . ..

COBRA . . . Mk.III or Mk.IV ??????

I've been flying around in my Mk.III for a while now and am impressed with it's handling in combat, not that I go looking for trouble, but there are a few bullies out there that need to be taken down a peg or two.
Will the Mk.IV be able to handle them just as well?

I'm sure a few of you will be familiar with both models and I would welcome any feedback you can pass on.

Much appreciated.
[img=620x115]http://inara.cz/data/sigs/16/16487.png[/img]


Depends on need but in every case I stuck with the MIII. The MIV, IMO, was a disappointment all the way around. SHOULD HAVE BEEN FREE to us Horizon purchasers but even then the added weight and HP with reduced speed just didn't do it for me.
Beachwalker
30 Jan 2016, 3:10pm
Jack Dekerdt
BeachwalkerGreat to be back in the seat again, especially with all the problems I've been having lately.
Now that I've upgraded to Horizons, I've got a new problem which I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me with.
It's simple problem really. . . . ..

COBRA . . . Mk.III or Mk.IV ??????

I've been flying around in my Mk.III for a while now and am impressed with it's handling in combat, not that I go looking for trouble, but there are a few bullies out there that need to be taken down a peg or two.
Will the Mk.IV be able to handle them just as well?

I'm sure a few of you will be familiar with both models and I would welcome any feedback you can pass on.

Much appreciated.
[img=620x115]http://inara.cz/data/sigs/16/16487.png[/img]



Depends on need but in every case I stuck with the MIII. The MIV, IMO, was a disappointment all the way around. SHOULD HAVE BEEN FREE to us Horizon purchasers but even then the added weight and HP with reduced speed just didn't do it for me.


Thanks for the feedback.
Is the jump range reduced as well? I'm into trading mostly, a bit of smuggling now and then, But if someone jumps me, I'm not going to run away.
Can the Mk.IV handle this?
User13103
30 Jan 2016, 3:14pm
Beachwalker
Jack Dekerdt
BeachwalkerGreat to be back in the seat again, especially with all the problems I've been having lately.
Now that I've upgraded to Horizons, I've got a new problem which I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me with.
It's simple problem really. . . . ..

COBRA . . . Mk.III or Mk.IV ??????

I've been flying around in my Mk.III for a while now and am impressed with it's handling in combat, not that I go looking for trouble, but there are a few bullies out there that need to be taken down a peg or two.
Will the Mk.IV be able to handle them just as well?

I'm sure a few of you will be familiar with both models and I would welcome any feedback you can pass on.

Much appreciated.
[img=620x115]http://inara.cz/data/sigs/16/16487.png[/img]




Depends on need but in every case I stuck with the MIII. The MIV, IMO, was a disappointment all the way around. SHOULD HAVE BEEN FREE to us Horizon purchasers but even then the added weight and HP with reduced speed just didn't do it for me.



Thanks for the feedback.
Is the jump range reduced as well? I'm into trading mostly, a bit of smuggling now and then, But if someone jumps me, I'm not going to run away.
Can the Mk.IV handle this?


Think of the MK IV as a bigger model, more hardpoints but also more weight, has a lot of internals tho so if you wanna trade it can have plenty of space, jump range is relative, around 24LY maxed out, there won't be a big upgrade from the mkIII to IV
Beachwalker
30 Jan 2016, 3:24pm
Techowl
Beachwalker
Jack Dekerdt
BeachwalkerGreat to be back in the seat again, especially with all the problems I've been having lately.
Now that I've upgraded to Horizons, I've got a new problem which I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me with.
It's simple problem really. . . . ..

COBRA . . . Mk.III or Mk.IV ??????

I've been flying around in my Mk.III for a while now and am impressed with it's handling in combat, not that I go looking for trouble, but there are a few bullies out there that need to be taken down a peg or two.
Will the Mk.IV be able to handle them just as well?

I'm sure a few of you will be familiar with both models and I would welcome any feedback you can pass on.

Much appreciated.
[img=620x115]http://inara.cz/data/sigs/16/16487.png[/img]





Depends on need but in every case I stuck with the MIII. The MIV, IMO, was a disappointment all the way around. SHOULD HAVE BEEN FREE to us Horizon purchasers but even then the added weight and HP with reduced speed just didn't do it for me.




Thanks for the feedback.
Is the jump range reduced as well? I'm into trading mostly, a bit of smuggling now and then, But if someone jumps me, I'm not going to run away.
Can the Mk.IV handle this?



Think of the MK IV as a bigger model, more hardpoints but also more weight, has a lot of internals tho so if you wanna trade it can have plenty of space, jump range is relative, around 24LY maxed out, there won't be a big upgrade from the mkIII to IV


Thanks, I might just try it out for a while. More cargo means more money!!!!!
Jonono
30 Jan 2016, 4:49pm
Hi! Can anyone recommend a good trade run in the area of Zelano? Thudds tool doesn't come up with anything. I used to trade back and forth between Cari and Apurui (Crop Harvesters / Imperial Slaves). Made me 3,500 per ton. Since I have joined, I would like to relocate to Zelano, hence the request.

Pax Rabbit
30 Jan 2016, 5:11pm
Beachwalker...

The Mk IV is a decent ship, it may not be as fast as the Mk III but it packs more punch and has stronger shields.

You might want to check out my current fleet build comparison table/charts on coriolis. I have two fairly decent and comparable Cobra builds there (a Mk III and a Mk IV). IMO The extra weapon hard point makes more of a difference than the positioning of the turrets. The main difference between the two Cobra builds is the Mk IV is configured as a miner/explorer/trader/lander while the Mk III is just an explorer/trader/lander build.
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The way I would describe the Mk IV is a cheaper and more versatile Asp Explorer.

Last edit: 30 Jan 2016, 6:12pm

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