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OgTheEnigma
Seraphim Initiative.
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Posted - 2012.10.17 22:26:00 -
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I've recently created an alt using the nova knife only strategy, inspired by your first thread. The name is OgTheNinja. I have to say it's an incredibly fun way to play when it actually does go well and I get a few kills, although there can be a lot of frustration in between.
My alt's loadout is comprised of a nova knife in the primary slot, with no other side arm. I'm mainly stuck using the 4000 ISK one because the mid tier one can be a bit too expensive and I'm still dying a lot whilst practicing the stealth strategy (although getting better and having a positive KD ratio in the last few games). I'm just using the militia scout suit for now because I've not put skills into the main dropsuits yet and they would probably be too expensive to use anyway. I have started using a nanite injector at least, because it really helps with warpoints and therefore ISK and SP gain. The two modules I use are the melee damage mod (mid tier 25%) for now and the militia sprint speed increase one. I will be using the high level versions of both of these when I've leveled up the appropriate skills. I would like to use a profile dampener as well, but being limited to one slot for now I feel the speed boost is more important.
My strategy, like yours, is to mainly stick around the edges of maps or go through areas where there typically isn't a lot of action. Naturally a fair proportion of my targets are snipers. I've had some minor success staying in the thick of the battle as well. Sometimes I might stay near my squad or a group of friendly players and wait until they engage some enemy. I then look for a suitable building or obstacle to run around, then strike from behind whilst the targets are preoccupied. Naturally this strategy is quite risky and I probably die around 50% of the time I try it, but there's still a good chance I can at least get a kill out of it. Also skirmish can be quite good to play with the knife because it's a lot easier to gain warpoints due to having objectives to hack, and there's a good chance of finding enemies who are preoccupied hacking stuff as well.
Onto actually using the nova knife; because I've using the basic one, charge time is a major issue. Basically, I only use the charged attack on stationary enemies. If they're moving about or running forward then I'm usually forced to use basic melee. Essentially I think fighting against moving targets is the biggest weakness of the nova knife. If it could hold the charge whilst sprinting, or if there was a small lunge forward with the attack then it would be far more usable.
Anyway, I'm going to continue using the knife only strategy with my alt, because there's a lot of satisfaction to be gained out of stabbing people in the back. I haven't actually got any hate mail yet, but I expect it's going to happen if I keep on playing this way and I will relish the moment when it finally happens.
One more thing: I have to confess that OgTheNinja doesn't always follow the honourable ninja code. He has known to fall to the temptation of the occasional tank turret and emplacement. He greatly regrets these actions and will be seeking professional help in the near future. |
OgTheEnigma
Seraphim Initiative.
CRONOS.
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Posted - 2012.10.18 00:32:00 -
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Vermaak Doe wrote:Sidearm = weapon of opportunity as in it's not meant to be used as a primary weapon, take a look at the cqb weapon chain
Naturally of course, but this is why I'm only doing it with an alt to create a fun little diversion to my main character. Also there's nothing more satisfying in this game than owning a decked out assault soldier with nothing more than melee and knife skills alone :D Also sniper hunting in this manner could very well be a game on its own. |
OgTheEnigma
Seraphim Initiative.
CRONOS.
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Posted - 2012.10.20 21:26:00 -
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Maken Tosch wrote:
By Yourself
You have to stay away from large groups. If any of your buddies happen to be assault/heavy mercs, their large profile will only draw attention from the very targets you are trying to hide from and thus you might get spotted too.
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I have to disagree with this one at least. Especially on small maps I find it helps greatly to hang around by groups, taking advantage of the ensuing battles. I have mentioned staying with squads before, and as long as everybody's working and staying together (mics definitely help as well) it can be incredibly easy to run around the gunfire and strike from behind. So far my best Ninja record is 14 kills to 6 deaths and this was only by staying around the heat of the action. |
OgTheEnigma
Seraphim Initiative.
CRONOS.
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Posted - 2012.10.23 09:39:00 -
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Yay, it looks like the nova knife will be getting buffed soon. This was posted on the weekly updates thread.
CCP Cmdr Wang wrote:[FEEDBACK] Diaries of a ninja knifer - more in-depth knife feedback
Update: Improvements such as more damage for the nova knife will be coming soon. Further improvements will be done in future patches/updates.
Personally my main issue with the knife isn't its damage (although more 1 hit kills would be nice) but its functionality. I think the biggest change they can do to make it actually useful is allow you to hold a charge while sprinting. From my personal experience of playing OgTheNinja, around 90% of my kills are from basic melee and not the knife's charge attack. Pretty much the only time I use the charge now is if somebody's stationary and facing away, unaware of me. If they are moving even a little bit then I just forget about the knives and go for melee, since it's much more reliable in that situation. |
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