Meeko Fent
expert intervention
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Posted - 2013.10.26 00:01:00 -
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Myself, My tank lasted long enough to earn me some money.
I just think people pay too much for their Tanks.
My 400k Soma survived 3-4 matches, so it is a good fit.
If my 1 mil Madrugar Survived 3-4 matches, then it sucks.
Its all about Cost v. Effectiveness.
Higher Cost tanks don't yield enough effectiveness to make using them in pubs worthwhile.
Fitting skill/s are also very important. Just because you CAN fit that extra 60mm plate, doesn't mean its worth jack all.
Looks like it all is good. Just need to wait for 1.7
tldr (Due to Scatterbrainedness.) Higher Cost tanks don't give enough bang for the buck. In majority, Tanks are balanced, however due to either Dummies bringing their 1 mil tanks out, and finding out that ISK doesn't make the man. High Cost needed a better reward, but was instead just made into a complete vehicle overhaul. People who lacked skill at making good fits that didn't break the bank we're catered too. Looks like an OK outcome however |
Meeko Fent
expert intervention
Caldari State
1292
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Posted - 2013.10.26 00:35:00 -
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Exmaple Core wrote:Meeko Fent wrote:Myself, My tank lasted long enough to earn me some money.
I just think people pay too much for their Tanks.
My 400k Soma survived 3-4 matches, so it is a good fit.
If my 1 mil Madrugar Survived 3-4 matches, then it sucks.
Its all about Cost v. Effectiveness.
Higher Cost tanks don't yield enough effectiveness to make using them in pubs worthwhile.
Fitting skill/s are also very important. Just because you CAN fit that extra 60mm plate, doesn't mean its worth jack all.
Looks like it all is good. Just need to wait for 1.7
tldr (Due to Scatterbrainedness.) Higher Cost tanks don't give enough bang for the buck. In majority, Tanks are balanced, however due to either Dummies bringing their 1 mil tanks out, and finding out that ISK doesn't make the man. High Cost needed a better reward, but was instead just made into a complete vehicle overhaul. People who lacked skill at making good fits that didn't break the bank we're catered too. Looks like an OK outcome however Cost is a poor mechanic to determine in battle balance
But it's important.
It's the reason why solo players can't field proto.
It's the reason why tanks are rare in pubs. It is a huge factor in usability
In truth, tanks in DUST are some of the toughest I've played with, but due to high cost, they aren't quite worth it.
Tanks can last 2-4 matches, but cost a million ISK, and assuming each match pays out 200 I means you will lose money.
If that million ISK tank lasts 5-6 matches, you still making money, and therefore you really aren't losing money.
Tanks aren't UP in themselves, but due to the consequences of dying, solo players have it tough.
I can't comment on PC, but from my experience, tanks work pretty well in pubs if you don't pull the most expensive stuff you can get out, if you drive smart, and if you can make decent fits.
But again, this is my opinion from pub matches with a cheaper fit |