You don't have to use them if you didn't want to. There are many roles in the game.

Lo THERE are only three roles in this game... so far

oh and Nay

Target, shooter, spectator.

THERE are only three roles in this game... so far

Logistics/support
Anti-tank infantry
Anti-air infantry
Anti-infantry infantry
Anti-tank vehicle (Railguns and Missiles)
Anti-LAV vehicle (LOLBlasters for added LOL)
Anti-infantry vehicle (Blasters and Missiles)
Anti-air vehicles (Blasters and Railguns)
All-purpose vehicle (Missiles and more Missiles)

Tempted to list gunner, but that can be a dual-role position a lot more easily than driver/pilot.

Now, my math may be a little off at times, but I don't think this is one of those times, and that looks like more than 3.

What bothers me a little bit is the fact that this forum has been littered with the imbalance of tanks/dropships and yet they create an event that's going to allow vehicle operators the ability to spam vehicles like there's no tomorrow.

Yet there isn't an AV discount or sp bonus to help counter. Must say, I'm rather disappointed in CCP for this. First time, I've actually really been disappointed because it seems as if they totally ignored the issue.

And because people KNOW there will be lots of vehicles on the field, there will be a lot of AV guys hunting them down.

I wonder if a good majority of the current beta player base follow the forums.

I wonder if a good majority of the current beta player base follow the forums.

It's only 10% off a decent vehicle fitting, so just think of it as a triple ISK week and spend it where you want.

Some folks might buy starter vehicles to see if they like it, but those are going to be paper fits piloted by beginners so they won't be any big threat. Those of us with the SP required for a survivable fit won't be changing our patterns very much.

What bothers me a little bit is the fact that this forum has been littered with the imbalance of tanks/dropships and yet they create an event that's going to allow vehicle operators the ability to spam vehicles like there's no tomorrow.

Yet there isn't an AV discount or sp bonus to help counter. Must say, I'm rather disappointed in CCP for this. First time, I've actually really been disappointed because it seems as if they totally ignored the issue.

What bothers me a little bit is the fact that this forum has been littered with the imbalance of tanks/dropships and yet they create an event that's going to allow vehicle operators the ability to spam vehicles like there's no tomorrow.

Yet there isn't an AV discount or sp bonus to help counter. Must say, I'm rather disappointed in CCP for this. First time, I've actually really been disappointed because it seems as if they totally ignored the issue.

Logistics/support
Anti-tank infantry
Anti-air infantry
Anti-infantry infantry
Anti-tank vehicle (Railguns and Missiles)
Anti-LAV vehicle (LOLBlasters for added LOL)
Anti-infantry vehicle (Blasters and Missiles)
Anti-air vehicles (Blasters and Railguns)
All-purpose vehicle (Missiles and more Missiles)

Tempted to list gunner, but that can be a dual-role position a lot more easily than driver/pilot.

Now, my math may be a little off at times, but I don't think this is one of those times, and that looks like more than 3.

3 roles...


Forge Gunner fills more than half the list you have up (all vehicles)

AR takes care of infantry/LAV.

Dropship takes care of infantry and tanks.


Dont need anything else atm in game.

3 roles...


Forge Gunner fills more than half the list you have up (all vehicles)

AR takes care of infantry/LAV.

Dropship takes care of infantry and tanks.


Dont need anything else atm in game.

3 roles...


Forge Gunner fills more than half the list you have up (all vehicles)

AR takes care of infantry/LAV.

Dropship takes care of infantry and tanks.


Dont need anything else atm in game.

They just need to push everything into a role and make it stay there. Forgegun is too good in too many situations. Ive said it over and over.

They're not good at moving with anything resembling a decent speed.

They're not good at CQC against Shotguns and SMGs.

They're not good at avoiding any kind of splash damage weapon (even Railguns are decent against Heavies if you're a good shot).

They're outranged easily by Snipers too.

And they're EXTREMELY high-visibility targets.

I'm quite unsure as to what this topic is referring to...

I kindof agree with the rest, but as far as speed goes, forge gunners that have friends hop in the passenger seat of LAVs (dropships aren't as good transports as they're meant to be) while the majority of heavies without useful squad mates (usually using HMGs, not forge guns) just drive around a starter fit LAV and jump out whenever they get near a red.

So you're saying that "transport" is another role we need to add to the list?

Good call.

a broken role that dropships do the worst job of. herp derp.