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James Thraxton
The Exemplars
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Posted - 2013.01.19 22:03:00 -
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now, maybe i'm thinking too big, (and very far in the future) but what about frigate and destroyer class ships that could be called in by command/logistic dropsuit squad leaders (one or two per team, max) as a weapons support platform on large maps. I see as the MCC's look to be essentially cruiser class, that it is at least plausible, i was thinking 15-25% MCC health, up to 6 fireports, spawn beacon, and drivable (on a flat plane, not ascending/descending)
ideas? suggestions? |
Scheneighnay McBob
Bojo's School of the Trades
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Posted - 2013.01.19 22:45:00 -
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Eventually, yes. Let's think of the MCC as a giant dropship. These could be more assault based. The biggest problem I see is avoiding them being super OP. |
Zat Earthshatter
Osmon Surveillance
Caldari State
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Posted - 2013.01.20 00:44:00 -
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I would support it, however the idea won't fit. I've gone over this with others before.
EVE lore has a problem with this: Tritanium.
It's been made quite clear in EVE lore that the most basic metal of starship construction, used in absolutely everything up there, explodes violently on contact with atmosphere.There is even a weapon based off of the property.
And also from a gameplay standpoint - those capsuleer (EVE player) Orbital Strikes in FacWar are coming from frigate/destroyer sized turrets. There'd be simply no way to balance having that kind of firepower within 10km of the battlezone.
Lastly - EVE runs on a completely different engine, which means that the games have to interact with a middleman. And I don't think an EVE player is going to want to hand over his ship to a ground soldier.
P.S. there is an issue with the size estimate - the smallest frigates are the size of a 747. The MCC is a little bigger, which puts it in between frigates and destroyers. |
Val'herik Dorn
CrimeWave Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.01.20 05:02:00 -
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eventually we should have something along the lines of the VTOL from Carl on Duty Black Cops II and some manner of fighter...thing so this could fulfill your RAIN DEATH FROM THE SKIES!!!!!! desire... unfortunately this is coming SOONGäó |
Hunter Junko
WARRIORS 1NC
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Posted - 2013.01.20 11:25:00 -
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Zat Earthshatter wrote:I would support it, however the idea won't fit. I've gone over this with others before. EVE lore has a problem with this: Tritanium. It's been made quite clear in EVE lore that the most basic metal of starship construction, used in absolutely everything up there, explodes violently on contact with atmosphere.There is even a weapon based off of the property.
well it dosent have to be made with tritanium. other basic, real world metals exist in EVE, ( http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Base_Metals ) they are high in demand, and can be made into fighter jets only unique to DUST. |
Buzzwords
Deadly Blue Dots
RISE of LEGION
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Posted - 2013.01.20 12:49:00 -
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there's an issue of scale. the smallest eve ships would still be enormous next to a single dust merc. so i don't think we'll ever be calling in a catalyst.
that being said there's no reason they can't just change the name and add new vehicles later. something akin to fighters are already on the list, but as i understand it, not until well after launch. |
Jackof All-Trades
Bojo's School of the Trades
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Posted - 2013.01.20 16:14:00 -
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I'm pretty sure this guy is thinking new aircraft, not spaceships from EVE. So no titanium issue, no scaling issue. No Catalysts. This is more a gunship-like airship.
Or I may be making a fool out of myself |
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