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Maken Tosch
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2013.05.30 13:51:00 -
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Um, read my diaries.
https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=678236#post678236
According to my calculations, they are perfect and have been buffed completely during uprising. You are just not doing it right. Oh, and you're wrong about the stealth. It is possible to sneak up on mercs. |
Maken Tosch
DUST University
Ivy League
2471
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Posted - 2013.05.30 14:09:00 -
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Nephiliel wrote:Yes well I am pretty new. Basically have 4 mill sp from afk since february, and just started playing a week ago. Never play fps games before so i obviously suck balls, but still, this is one of the most frustrating things.
Btw, what is the best mode for nova's. I play domination the most...
I suggest skirmish since that is how planetary conquest is at the moment. Also, skirmish gives you more hiding spots and cover near the objectives particular with the central city.
Since you never played first person shooters, you got a long way to go. I'm typing from a smart phone at the moment so I will work on a detailed list of updated tactics later on. |
Maken Tosch
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2013.05.30 14:21:00 -
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Planetary conquest is strictly for player-run corps. |
Maken Tosch
DUST University
Ivy League
2472
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Posted - 2013.05.30 15:45:00 -
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Bonchu Blunt Rifle wrote:Are nova knives viable as a sidearm? As in currently I use my sidearm to finish off an opponent if I run out of ammo on my main weapon. Currently I would switch to toxin and spray down the final hitpoints. Since nova knives are a hybrid weapon and my Gallente suit gets a cpu fitting bonus to hybrids I am considering witching to them but everything I have heard about the knives is about people who have dedicated an entire fit to them.
Are Nova knives effective as a finishing weapon?
Nova Knives are NOT (I repeat), NOT considered hybrid weapons according to the tranquility server. Despite the description (which is mainly for role playing folks) the Nova Knives are only seen as side arms to the server. |
Maken Tosch
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2013.05.30 16:20:00 -
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Common Tactics for Nova Knifers:
NOTE: Keep in mind that these tactics are strictly for those who use the knives as a primary weapon. I don't even remember the last time I even used a gun therefore I never fit any gun onto my suit. This gives me an incentive to do well with the knives and plan carefully.
1. It is imperative that you map out every detail of the city-like structures like the back of your hand assuming you know your own hand. Not only does this make it extremely easy for you to surprise your opponents with flanking attacks but it also allows you plenty of ways to disorient anyone chasing you whenever you have to escape. This also gives you the advantage of understanding the fastest routes to any of the objectives within the city-like structures.
2. Camp any objectives within the cities. By camp I mean don't stand still in a corner for too long. Keep moving back and forth between the objectives using routes that give you plenty of cover but don't get too close to the objectives so that you won't get noticed if an enemy merc happens to come in to hack. As soon as they start hacking, you have about 6-10 seconds to get to them and slash them to bits before the virus starts uploading. Hackers usually tend to be alone so they are perfect targets for isolating. Although be weary of some hackers bringing company.
2. If you are forced into facing your opponent head on, it is highly recommended to sprint to their side like an orbit spiraling down to the center while using the strafe to keep your eyes on the target. You will have to time your instant attacks well because as you get close your target will be moving a lot in relation to you.
3. Keep your eyes on the damn mini map. You know, that thing on the top left corner of your screen. Keep looking at it like you have an OCD because chances are you might see a slight blip of a red target coming up and then fading. If that happens, chances are that someone on the opposing team is running alone. In that case, either go to where you saw the blip or keep an eye on the objective that is closest to the last-known blip.
4. CRUs and Objectives that you control have a built-in scanner that alerts you of any enemy movement within their range. Use this to your advantage.
5. Be like Riddick and use the darkness to pounce on your targets. The graphics have improved so much that a prototype Minmatar Scout can easily hide in these areas and use them for surprise attacks. They are also perfect for disorienting your target. Any nook and cranny you can find that is dark and has cover, utilize it.
6. Cramped corners and hallways are perfect for trapping your enemies. Especially if those areas are dark thus allowing you to cause massive chaos in their squad.
7. If you are with a squad, use them. If you are being chased, lead your enemy to your squad. If you need a distraction, they will provide it while you flank towards the enemy's rear and pick off the targets one by one.
8. If you think you've been spotted, go the other way and run. Not every isolated target you see needs to be stabbed.
9. If you spot a lone heavy, flank them and use charged attacks with the Ishukone Nova Knives. These proto-level knives will one-hit-kill most heavies once you skill them to the max. |
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