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Halador Osiris
Dead Six Initiative
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Posted - 2013.01.29 03:39:00 -
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I read in the dropship pilot's guide to use missiles. However, I've noted that when I use an ST-1 Missile Launcher I get almost no war points compared to when using a 20GJ Blaster. My gunners just can't hit a clone with the missiles. I'd love to use them as they have a lower powergrid requirement which would allow me more powerful shield modules, but it all comes down to supporting my ground troops.
Are the Cycled/Fragmented/Accelerated missiles better against infantry? Or should I stick with the blasters? Also, I see that the missile launcher description says the missiles have a guidance system. Are missile turrets capable of locking on? |
NORIC verIV
DUST University
Ivy League
34
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Posted - 2013.01.29 03:50:00 -
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Most HAV/dropships use Rails or Blasters.
Some pilots have said that missiles were nerfed but I can't say for certain. I also can't comment on the different types but its something I'm specializing in now and should have feedback hopefully soon.
Missile turrets are NOT capable of locking. |
Halador Osiris
Dead Six Initiative
47
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Posted - 2013.01.29 03:55:00 -
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Thank you for the prompt reply! Are railguns at all effective against infantry? I see they have splash damage. |
develsgun
Phyrexian Engineering
Legacy Rising
19
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Posted - 2013.01.29 04:42:00 -
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Railguns are just a pain in the ass requires to much accuracy for such an unstable platform mostly usuable for larger tagets like tanks and so.
In closed beta blasters were no good u couldnt hit anything and when u did had almost no dmg atleast from ds they rocked on tanks.
Traditionally its always been the accel missiles to be considered the best as they were accurate enough to aim and have enough splash to compensate a little.
Now ofcoarse u should try them urself after all there always changing resently ive notice blasters being able to work better |
Bojo The Mighty
Bojo's School of the Trades
427
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Posted - 2013.01.29 05:20:00 -
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Speak for yourselves.
Blasters are by far favored as the RoF is good and Damage is good. Scattered are the best in my opinion as they are not so sensitive, and don't sacrifice RoF but have second best damage.
Railguns are hard to use, but I slap them on a tanked DS to go HAV hunting because they do wonderous damage against vehicles which is what they are meant for.
Missiles are very hit and miss. They can do the damage, but have a severe radius nerf from way back, but they seem to be operating better these days. They have travel time and are usually wonky in my great opinion.
Join the channel Condor Squad for anymore DS help. |
pegasis prime
The Shadow Cavalry Mercenaries
81
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Posted - 2013.01.29 08:32:00 -
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Halador Osiris wrote:I read in the dropship pilot's guide to use missiles. However, I've noted that when I use an ST-1 Missile Launcher I get almost no war points compared to when using a 20GJ Blaster. My gunners just can't hit a clone with the missiles. I'd love to use them as they have a lower powergrid requirement which would allow me more powerful shield modules, but it all comes down to supporting my ground troops.
Are the Cycled/Fragmented/Accelerated missiles better against infantry? Or should I stick with the blasters? Also, I see that the missile launcher description says the missiles have a guidance system. Are missile turrets capable of locking on?
I usuallu opt for one blaster and one missile on my ship , if your goingt to use the missiles use the cyclic missile launcher so your gunners can get more shots of into a croud of reds, blaster wise my gunners prefer the stabalised blasters. Missiles are good for turrets ,tanks and for area denial whereas blasters are good for ripping troops appart. |
KalOfTheRathi
CowTek
168
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Posted - 2013.01.29 09:12:00 -
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OP:
The manual was written when Missile Turrets actually Worked.
Currently they Do Not Work at all basically.
They haven't for ~6 or more weeks. They aren't going to. Unless they suddenly start working again.
Then you will be able use them. But not until then.
Have a nice day, keep on killing Red Berries. |
pegasis prime
The Shadow Cavalry Mercenaries
81
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Posted - 2013.01.29 09:22:00 -
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KalOfTheRathi wrote:OP:
The manual was written when Missile Turrets actually Worked.
Currently they Do Not Work at all basically.
They haven't for ~6 or more weeks. They aren't going to. Unless they suddenly start working again.
Then you will be able use them. But not until then.
Have a nice day, keep on killing Red Berries.
I beg to differ dear sir muy ginners prefer at least 1 missiloe launcher on my drop ship , weve had fun removing turreets tanks and lavs from the battlefield. its also a good tactic to use missiles to scatter an enimy squad and then pick them off with the blaster. |
ChromeBreaker
SVER True Blood
Unclaimed.
197
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Posted - 2013.01.29 10:51:00 -
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If you want to hit infantry you need to learn to fly low and fit blasters. Nothing else has got a chance atm as the aiming mechanics for turrets on a moving vehicle is kitten'd.
TBH the worst thing about DS's are the people that get in them! I can fly them across the map, park it right on an unheld objective, and they sit there... i have no idea what they're doing... after 3 more tries i killed them all by crashing into a building... i jumped of course. |
pegasis prime
The Shadow Cavalry Mercenaries
81
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Posted - 2013.01.29 11:05:00 -
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ChromeBreaker wrote:If you want to hit infantry you need to learn to fly low and fit blasters. Nothing else has got a chance atm as the aiming mechanics for turrets on a moving vehicle is kitten'd.
TBH the worst thing about DS's are the people that get in them! I can fly them across the map, park it right on an unheld objective, and they sit there... i have no idea what they're doing... after 3 more tries i killed them all by crashing into a building... i jumped of course.
Yea totallyagree with you the blasters for AI, me an my gunners have been using the dropship as a poormans gun ship lol , its really quite effective when you have one missile gunner to spook the redberries and one blaster to rip them appart. Also my missile launcher has been popping tanks turrets and lavs the like  |
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Skihids
Tritan-Industries
Legacy Rising
968
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Posted - 2013.01.30 04:59:00 -
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I wrote that back when missile turrets had a decent splash damage and splash radius. It was a no-brainer until both were nerfed to the point of making them direct hit weapons.
That's when I stopped flying except for the occasional trip to stay current or to try some fitting to see if it were viable.
They sort of work just as stabilized blasters sort of work. The problem is the vulnerability of flying low and slow with more aggressive swarm rockets and militia FGs. It's a lot of ISK and you need really good gunners to break even.
My prediction is that DSs will finally become useful transports when the squad size is raised to six, and then we will see them change the tide of battle. |
pegasis prime
The Shadow Cavalry Mercenaries
81
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Posted - 2013.01.30 07:49:00 -
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Skihids wrote:I wrote that back when missile turrets had a decent splash damage and splash radius. It was a no-brainer until both were nerfed to the point of making them direct hit weapons.
That's when I stopped flying except for the occasional trip to stay current or to try some fitting to see if it were viable.
They sort of work just as stabilized blasters sort of work. The problem is the vulnerability of flying low and slow with more aggressive swarm rockets and militia FGs. It's a lot of ISK and you need really good gunners to break even.
My prediction is that DSs will finally become useful transports when the squad size is raised to six, and then we will see them change the tide of battle.
im rubbinf my hands in antisipation |
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