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Deluxe Edition
Like a Boss.
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Posted - 2013.03.01 19:29:00 -
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I just don't see how anyone could be a dropship pilot right now. The ships are extremely expensive combined with very little payout because you earn virtually no sp. Of all the games I played today on my DS the highest sp I earned was 555 and thats with my gunners get 22 kills. So far while flying I earn about 130k isk a match and loose a dropship once every three matches (each dropship costs 600k isk).
I really enjoy flying my dropship... its a great break from the AR, but doing so has made me realized its something that is impossible to spec fully into in its current state. |
undeadsoldier90
UnReaL.
119
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Posted - 2013.03.01 19:32:00 -
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Deluxe Edition wrote:I just don't see how anyone could be a dropship pilot right now. The ships are extremely expensive combined with very little payout because you earn virtually no sp. Of all the games I played today on my DS the highest sp I earned was 555 and thats with my gunners get 22 kills. So far while flying I earn about 130k isk a match and loose a dropship once every three matches (each dropship costs 600k isk).
I really enjoy flying my dropship... its a great break from the AR, but doing so has made me realized its something that is impossible to spec fully into in its current state.
When CCP swung the nerf hammer at the DS they swung really really hard. if you want a break from the AR i would suggest a tank alt or LR for ***** and giggles they are fun! |
Bojo The Mighty
Bojo's School of the Trades
461
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Posted - 2013.03.01 19:33:00 -
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Well it's possible you hit your cap.
A good way to increase SP/WP is to place a defend order on the dropship and have the squad leader flying. Also get rid of turrets beforehand. =Major WP |
Deluxe Edition
Like a Boss.
52
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Posted - 2013.03.01 19:39:00 -
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no... its not that.
And I already have a tank... got boaring all you do is mow people over with stupid amounts of armor and resistances. I started flying a dropship today and just fell in love with it.... but sadly the isk sink to reward is a little sad. |
Vyzion Eyri
The Southern Legion
179
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Posted - 2013.03.01 20:48:00 -
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If my squad is telling me "Wow, you flew nicely that game" or "You kept the dropship pretty steady, nice work" or "Thanks for the transport" or even a simple "Nice work, Vyzion", that's worth more than any amount of WP CCP could throw onto dropships.
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Nguruthos IX
Kameira Lodge
Amarr Empire
33
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Posted - 2013.03.01 20:50:00 -
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Vyzion Eyri wrote:If my squad is telling me "Wow, you flew nicely that game" or "You kept the dropship pretty steady, nice work" or "Thanks for the transport" or even a simple "Nice work, Vyzion", that's worth more than any amount of WP CCP could throw onto dropships.
It's nice but compliments don't pay the bills.
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Alan-Ibn-Xuan Al-Alasabe
Planetary Response Organisation
Test Friends Please Ignore
108
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Posted - 2013.03.01 20:52:00 -
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What's the isk to "Good Work" ratio? How many "way to fly steady"s do I need to buy the Small Blaster Proficiency book? If I get five of them does it train the skill for me? |
Second Cerberus
Villore Sec Ops
Gallente Federation
38
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Posted - 2013.03.01 20:55:00 -
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Deluxe Edition wrote:I just don't see how anyone could be a dropship pilot right now. The ships are extremely expensive combined with very little payout because you earn virtually no wp. Of all the games I played today on my DS the highest sp I earned was 555 and thats with my gunners get 22 kills. So far while flying I earn about 130k isk a match and loose a dropship once every three matches (each dropship costs 600k isk).
I really enjoy flying my dropship... its a great break from the AR, but doing so has made me realized its something that is impossible to spec fully into in its current state.
Yes, dropships have been forgotten. It's the only item I know of in game that nets 0 points for doing what it's supposed to be doing. Short term to medium term, skilling into dropship specific skills is a huge disadvantage for you. If you still feel you want to fly for the heck of it, buy the bare minimum books and (IMO) stick to the the Myron unless you're in a good clan. Spend your SP on passive skills that work for vehicles and dropsuits and find a day job (probably logi since your suit will be weaker) to pay the bills.
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James Thraxton
The Exemplars
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Posted - 2013.03.01 21:00:00 -
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Second Cerberus wrote:Deluxe Edition wrote:I just don't see how anyone could be a dropship pilot right now. The ships are extremely expensive combined with very little payout because you earn virtually no wp. Of all the games I played today on my DS the highest sp I earned was 555 and thats with my gunners get 22 kills. So far while flying I earn about 130k isk a match and loose a dropship once every three matches (each dropship costs 600k isk).
I really enjoy flying my dropship... its a great break from the AR, but doing so has made me realized its something that is impossible to spec fully into in its current state. Yes, dropships have been forgotten. It's the only item I know of in game that nets 0 points for doing what it's supposed to be doing. Short term to medium term, skilling into dropship specific skills is a huge disadvantage for you. If you still feel you want to fly for the heck of it, buy the bare minimum books and (IMO) stick to the the Myron unless you're in a good clan. Spend your SP on passive skills that work for vehicles and dropsuits and find a day job (probably logi since your suit will be weaker) to pay the bills.
myron just took a hit to its pg last update
the nerfing continues |
Second Cerberus
Villore Sec Ops
Gallente Federation
38
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Posted - 2013.03.01 21:01:00 -
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Alan-Ibn-Xuan Al-Alasabe wrote:What's the isk to "Good Work" ratio? How many "way to fly steady"s do I need to buy the Small Blaster Proficiency book? If I get five of them does it train the skill for me?
"way to fly steady" is a prereq for the swarm missile insta-death skill.
You need a "way to draw the enemy fire" and "your ship burns good" to train the small blaster proficiency. Luckily you should get both in just a few flights. 
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SquaggaTCT
Onikanabo Brigade
Caldari State
41
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Posted - 2013.03.02 19:14:00 -
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Well you could ask CCP for more wp for supporting your squad .. or you could stop acting like a little *****. I'm tired of going number one with my AR all the time. Because I'm so good with it. I've almost literally been stacking isk. So losing a dropship really doesnt phase me. Removing myself from the equation is a nice release and something fun to do. Also I've started dropship corp battles. Their fun. let me know if your dropship is up to the challenge |
Rifter7
Pro Hic Immortalis
RISE of LEGION
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Posted - 2013.03.02 19:45:00 -
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it might seem like some things are forgotten about in this game..
but each time you log in just look at the top of that screen and read what it says aloud to yourself.
BETA- Work in progress. |
Nguruthos IX
Kameira Lodge
Amarr Empire
36
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Posted - 2013.03.02 20:09:00 -
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"Yes"
edit: No actually I don't think they were ever really kept in mind to begin with.
Perhaps hyperbole but it's definitely not been a propriety to set pilots straight as evident in the lack of WP they've ever been able to get to pay for the aircraft.
ATM flying has to be a hobby, supported by a more lucrative career. |
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