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Eyniletti Rangers
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2015.03.15 17:17:00 -
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I did fine in academy now it's hard to kill ppl I always get shotdown |
Bahirae Serugiusu
Vendetta Reactionary Force
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Posted - 2015.03.15 17:23:00 -
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Well people in the academy don't perk AV.
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DUST Fiend
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Posted - 2015.03.15 17:26:00 -
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Really the only way to have success now is to run in a squad with a few dedicated tankers. Even then, you better be damn careful engaging infantry. The python was the only infantry killer, and it just got nerfed with the hardener change. Railgun incubus will NOT crack a well fit tank anymore, so you're strictly fire support now.
Honestly, Echo is the WORST time to fly right now. Wait at least until dropships get the vehicle buffs too, otherwise you're just going to rage and run out of isk, fast.
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Joseph Ridgeson
WarRavens
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Posted - 2015.03.15 17:27:00 -
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I would suggest watching JudgeRhadamanthus's Complete Dropship Tutorial series. The information is old so if he gives advice about Swarm Launchers or fits, big grain of salt. However, the controls are still there.
The main thing is that the ADS is best used as a surprise weapon. If there are some people on a roof, go take them out. If they turn with Forge Guns, you can try to avoid in order to still engage. Swarms, however, are pretty much a scenario where you should flee until you get your boosters/hardeners/afterburner back. Remember that the guy with the Swarm Launcher is not a threat to your team, assuming it isn't a Commando. Eventually, they will get bored or killed.
Use Missiles. The Splash damage is great for when you still don't have perfect control and the direct hits will make short work of any dropsuit once you can dial in your aim. Prototype is better as the splash is more deadly.
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Francois Sanchez
Prima Gallicus
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Posted - 2015.03.15 17:38:00 -
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ADS are in a bad place atm, you won't do as well as you were doing in the academy anymore because people are harder to hit, and mainly because they have better AV and tend to switch to it as soon as they see you. Moreover you have the rail tanks.
You can still do some decent stuff, but you need to be really careful. I'm not an elite pilot but I think these few tips may help you :
- Never hover near an enemy supply depot if you don't have modules to save your ass.
- If a place is crowded by AV, either come with two hardeners activated or avoid that area (so skirmish is generally the best place to fly as there are many places where you can go and fight.
- Try to attack where blue infantry already is, they should be able to take down AV pretty easily or prevent them from shooting at you too easily.
Now about fitting, it depends what kind of dropship you're using. In general missile turret is the best choice, but you may take a rail turret to hunt vehicles if you have a high level Incubus.
Currently the python is by far the best choice, first because AV is more effective against armour, and then because it improves the small missile turret which is the only one that can do something to infantry.
I found that a heavy shield extender and 2 hardeners work best for me as you can take many swarms hits with that. It's nearly the only way to get near a swarm launcher without being desroyed instantly.
Having gunners really help if you know how to position yourself so that they have good firing angles, but currently ADS haven't enough resources to do that without sacrifying the rest of the fit except if you have max skills. |
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