DRT 99
RAT PATROL INC.
The Empire of New Eden
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Posted - 2015.07.29 05:08:00 -
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So i've been playing around with the basic medium frames a bit and i have to say - they are significantly better than they used to be, but i cant quite decide if they are worth using over assaults.
while i like the speed increase, and 2 equipment is useful at times, both of which are useful for a generalist suit, they still have 1 slot less than their specilized variants, and the caldari and minmatar i believe have their slot layout mixed up (cal is 4/3 and min is 5/2... intended? i believe this may be misleading for new players)
additionally, the price reduction for basic frames from some time ago only affected the prototype variants, advanced and standard still cost as much as the specializations.
another issue is that the basic frame operation skill doesnt really give anything. it just unlocks the next tier and then proceeds to do absolutely nothing. I know the obvious choice here is a skill bonus - hear me out.
What about giving basic framed a 3% reduction in PGCPU cost of light,sidearm,grenade and equipment per level? Weaker than the assault's 5% per level to weapons and weaker than logis 5% per level to equipment, but applies to both weapons and equipment - like a generalist. THERE WOULD BE NO OTHER WEAPON OR EQUIPMENT BONUSES - ONLY THE FITTING BONUS.
rewards skilling intof basic frames, doesnt tread too heavily on assaults or logis toes.... thoughts?
Anyways, as part of my experiments with basic frames, i tried out a few of the loadouts available for ISK and am actually really liking them at advanced - they offer a pretty hefty price reduction over just using regular frames and fitting them manually as they offer an adv light and sidearm, equipment and suit (and a handfull of mods) for less than the price of an adv light weapon and suit - which i believe is a good thing for newer players as they can use advanced gear more easily, helping them compete against older players sooner.
That being said, i have some issues with these ISK loadouts - first off they are only partially fit. This is understandable as the slot count was just changed, and im sure CCP has more important things to do, but this is something that should be looked at eventually. even if it is decided to leave a few slots empty for players to fill, 3 of the 4 races have a CPU enhancer fitted and it doesnt feel necessary (but i have max core skills so i will have to look at this on my alt) This doesnt only affect the ISK loadouts, even the AUR loadouts have unfilled slots.
Finally, on the topic of AUR loadouts - i have noticed quite a few of the standard loadouts have militia gear (off the top of my head - one of the scouts and i believe the 'mauler' sentinel and shock assault). If CCP looks at the fitted items in loadouts i strongly recommend changing these to standard AUR items instead - doesnt feel like so much of a ripoff that way.
Anyways, /wall of text. |