DUST Search - Missile tankers, what's the trick for smaller targets?

Our Deepest Regret wrote:

(Yeah, I'm playing again.)

I'm hooked on missile tanking. It's fun. Installations go down faster, and blaster maddies get dealt with. (Except Sgt. butterscratch. Damn, he's good.) I like being able to hang further back, as well. Nitrous booster, radar, great armor, lots of EXPLOSIONS, this is my ideal tank.

The thing is, I'm having problems with infantry. They're so annoying to hit, that I'm reduced to putting small blaster turrets on my rig, and letting them get all the kills. I've gotten a lot better at staying alive, and knowing when to run (although I still have problems with tunnel vision, but I'm working on it). Being unable to squash the ants has harshed my mellow. I know other missile tankers can get these guys, I just need to know how they do it. Do you lead the target? Hit the ground and go for splash? What is it?! Please help a sad missile tanker improve his game. I'm using the advanced fragmented turret. Do I need to go prototype for better results?

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Our Deepest Regret The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 308	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:21:00 - [1] - Quote (Yeah, I'm playing again.) I'm hooked on missile tanking. It's fun. Installations go down faster, and blaster maddies get dealt with. (Except Sgt. butterscratch. Damn, he's good.) I like being able to hang further back, as well. Nitrous booster, radar, great armor, lots of EXPLOSIONS, this is my ideal tank. The thing is, I'm having problems with infantry. They're so annoying to hit, that I'm reduced to putting small blaster turrets on my rig, and letting them get all the kills. I've gotten a lot better at staying alive, and knowing when to run (although I still have problems with tunnel vision, but I'm working on it). Being unable to squash the ants has harshed my mellow. I know other missile tankers can get these guys, I just need to know how they do it. Do you lead the target? Hit the ground and go for splash? What is it?! Please help a sad missile tanker improve his game. I'm using the advanced fragmented turret. Do I need to go prototype for better results?
True Adamance PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 4189	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:27:00 - [2] - Quote I would like to know to...my missile tanking is really very hit or miss.....I either hit...or I miss.... "All things were created by the Divine, and so the glory of our faith is inherent to us all"
Tebu Gan Dem Durrty Boyz 215	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:29:00 - [3] - Quote Our Deepest Regret wrote: (Yeah, I'm playing again.) I'm hooked on missile tanking. It's fun. Installations go down faster, and blaster maddies get dealt with. (Except Sgt. butterscratch. Damn, he's good.) I like being able to hang further back, as well. Nitrous booster, radar, great armor, lots of EXPLOSIONS, this is my ideal tank. The thing is, I'm having problems with infantry. They're so annoying to hit, that I'm reduced to putting small blaster turrets on my rig, and letting them get all the kills. I've gotten a lot better at staying alive, and knowing when to run (although I still have problems with tunnel vision, but I'm working on it). Being unable to squash the ants has harshed my mellow. I know other missile tankers can get these guys, I just need to know how they do it. Do you lead the target? Hit the ground and go for splash? What is it?! Please help a sad missile tanker improve his game. I'm using the advanced fragmented turret. Do I need to go prototype for better results? A healthy amount of luck. and Higher elevation, look down upon the peons and rain down death and destruction. Nuff Said
Our Deepest Regret The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 308	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:30:00 - [4] - Quote True Adamance wrote: I would like to know to...my missile tanking is really very hit or miss.....I either hit...or I miss.... I know, right? Heavies in particular seem to have outstanding resistance against missiles. I have to admit, they look really bad ass, standing their ground and charging up those forge guns. I HATE THEM!
Tebu Gan Dem Durrty Boyz 215	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:30:00 - [5] - Quote Our Deepest Regret wrote: (Yeah, I'm playing again.) I'm hooked on missile tanking. It's fun. Installations go down faster, and blaster maddies get dealt with. (Except Sgt. butterscratch. Damn, he's good.) I like being able to hang further back, as well. Nitrous booster, radar, great armor, lots of EXPLOSIONS, this is my ideal tank. The thing is, I'm having problems with infantry. They're so annoying to hit, that I'm reduced to putting small blaster turrets on my rig, and letting them get all the kills. I've gotten a lot better at staying alive, and knowing when to run (although I still have problems with tunnel vision, but I'm working on it). Being unable to squash the ants has harshed my mellow. I know other missile tankers can get these guys, I just need to know how they do it. Do you lead the target? Hit the ground and go for splash? What is it?! Please help a sad missile tanker improve his game. I'm using the advanced fragmented turret. Do I need to go prototype for better results? Oh, and always aim for the feet. I find myself often times aiming at the body. Nuff Said
Tebu Gan Dem Durrty Boyz 215	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:34:00 - [6] - Quote I run my missile rigs with damage amps in my lows. Glass cannon missiles are a lot of fun. Faster rate of fire and extra splash damage. When on equal elevation with the infantry, it is a ***** to hit anything. Higher elevation, even the smallest amount, makes a big difference to me. Nuff Said
Son-Of A-Gun 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 331	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:43:00 - [7] - Quote Our Deepest Regret wrote: Missile tankers, what's the trick for smaller targets?Subscribe TL;DR Large turret... ? = fragmented turret + two complex damage mods + timing/know how = good anti infantry {:)}{3GÇó>
Our Deepest Regret The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 308	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:47:00 - [8] - Quote Son-Of A-Gun wrote: Our Deepest Regret wrote: Missile tankers, what's the trick for smaller targets? TL;DR Large turret... ? = fragmented turret + two complex damage mods + timing/know how = good anti-infantry Ah, man. I feel naked without my armor hardeners. Ah, well. Thanks for the pointers, Son and Tebu.
Atiim Living Like Larry Schwag 1192	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:48:00 - [9] - Quote It's a tad bit harder because I do believe that they nerfed the blast radii on Missile launchers, but my advice would be to use the First Person view when going against infantry and try to aim for direct hits. And use the Fragmented Missile Launchers. Check out my corp's new website here :D -HAND
Son-Of A-Gun 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 331	Posted - 2013.11.20 22:56:00 - [10] - Quote Our Deepest Regret wrote: Son-Of A-Gun wrote: Our Deepest Regret wrote: Missile tankers, what's the trick for smaller targets? TL;DR Large turret... ? = fragmented turret + two complex damage mods + timing/know how = good anti-infantry Ah, man. I feel naked without my armor hardeners. Ah, well. Thanks for the pointers, Son and Tebu. Missiles are a shield setup anyway. Armor hardeners? What are those? {:)}{3GÇó>

pyramidhead 420 Carbon 7 CRONOS. 154	Posted - 2013.11.20 23:03:00 - [11] - Quote its all splash damage for me. i run the large blaster with the enhanced splash radius (4.05 meters, i think)
Our Deepest Regret The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 308	Posted - 2013.11.20 23:07:00 - [12] - Quote Son-Of A-Gun wrote: Missiles are a shield setup anyway. Armor hardeners? What are those? I'm gonna use a shield missile rig in 1.7, so I might as well get the practice in. Besides, I saw needs Insurance go 22-0 in a missile maddy last night. He couldn't be stopped.
Son-Of A-Gun 3dge of D4rkness SoulWing Alliance 331	Posted - 2013.11.20 23:13:00 - [13] - Quote Our Deepest Regret wrote: Son-Of A-Gun wrote: Missiles are a shield setup anyway. Armor hardeners? What are those? I'm gonna use a shield missile rig in 1.7, so I might as well get the practice in. Besides, I saw needs Insurance go 22-0 in a missile maddy last night. He couldn't be stopped. I don't armor tank, so I couldn't know his set up. Can only tell you what I have experience with. 22/0 is a fairly decent game, easily achievable in the shield setup if the AV isn't to hot and heavy. {:)}{3GÇó>


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