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Carbon 7
Iron Oxide.
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Posted - 2015.03.16 13:05:00 -
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It's a steep learning curve once you're out of the academy, and you're up against veterans with maxed out suit and weapon skills.
This can mean they have double your hit points and can deal over 25% more damage than you. Remember that. the odds are stacked against you.
Having said that, you kill a suit with red eye(s) and you've cost that player on average 150,000 ISK. It's not easy but you can do that in a free suit, and it gets easier when you start putting points into relevant skills.
I'd keep playing cheap for now, and start putting your points into core skills (ones that apply to all suits) stuff like shield extension. Take a look at the rookie guides. Don't buy expensive suits you cant afford to run, it will just frustrate you.
If you don't mind spending some cash try and get an apex suit. You can then invest in the skills relevant to that suit. This will give you a more level playing field against veterans, and an advantage over players using basic free suits.
I bought an APEX 'nomad' minmatar assault when the veteran pack was 1/2 price. -ú20 got me 100000 aurum. Unfortunately that pack has now gone back up to -ú40. You can play faction warfare for the same suit but be prepared for long waits between battles. It the end i didn't have the patience. Downside with apex suits is you cant customise them.
If you don't want to spend the cash then I'd stick with free or basic suits, and adjust them to suit your playstyle. I tend to stack them with HP using shield extenders and ferroscale plates. You can get a basic suit to around 650hp this way. Try all the weapons at militia level and see what you like.
my favourite cheap weapons;
militia assault rail rifle - doesnt have the charge time penalty of the more expensive ones.
combat rifle - good dps and decent range if you can handle the 'burst' fire mechanic, but eats ammo
assault combat rifle - same as above but slightly less range and full auto
my not so favorites (but others love em)
scrambler rifle - charge shot can be devestating especially for shield suits. amarr assault bonus prevents heat buildup.
assault scrambler - just been buffed and a contender now, but can struggle vs heavily armoured targets - back it up with an anti-armour sidearm like a SMG.
rail rifle - great range but bad kick, slow firing and has charge time before firing.
assault rifle - good vs shield, easy to use, but shorter range than others and weaker vs armour. not bad but not great.
of course all this is from an assault troops point of view, you may find a HMG heavy or shotgun scout is more your style. If your gungame is lacking but you're good tactically then a logistics support player may be more your thing.
if you're an ******* then skill into vehicles.
TL:DR? stick with it. this game is flawed but imo better than any other lobby shooter out there right now.
Nomadic ISK farmer.
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