I like my new Sig

Yeah, I am sure it was the candy.

Was feeling fine until i decided candy corn was a good idea for breakfast

PSA:

If you have a PS4 don't put it in rest mode.
The latest update has a bug where it won't boot up from rest mode and you have to disconnect the power.
Nothing major, just don't use it until they patch it.

Kinda silly they didn't test this though.

Edit: By "don't use it" I mean don't use rest mode, everything else is fine though.
Apparently it has something to do with the disc drive. People are reporting that if there's no disc in it, their PS4 boots up fine but I don't know.

Was feeling fine until i decided candy corn was a good idea for breakfast

In preparation for the update coming this week I am trying to get some more beginner type info on starting a scout build. Have there been any updated guides created lately or some basics on fits or skills? I am looking forward to some new options with the reset possibility but I am still learning the ropes.

Thanks all!

Due to some time off for school and passive SP I should be working with around 4M. It's hard to pick something specific as things may change after the update, but I love the idea of invisibility, capping, and cqc. I've been reading the older guides about knives and shotties for assassin type builds too.

In preparation for the update coming this week I am trying to get some more beginner type info on starting a scout build. Have there been any updated guides created lately or some basics on fits or skills? I am looking forward to some new options with the reset possibility but I am still learning the ropes.

Thanks all!

The meta for scouts has changed a lot over the previous few months so any old guides, specifically those regarding TacNet are largely out of date.

As Cass above has stated, Gallente isn't a bad build to go for.
The Gallente has a mild precision bonus which is good for spotting tanked out scouts (light assaults).

Though somewhat differ on the being CQC thing, I've run Rail Rifle and Nova Knives (opposite ends of the spectrum) on my gal scout and found it pretty effective.

The three EWAR skills should be a high priority. IMO in decending order.
Dampening.
Range.
Precision.

Gallente, due to their slot layout, end up as kind of Dual tankers (both armour and shields). As so many scout type mods are low slots (Codebreakers, Kin Cats, Dampeners). Consider speccing both Armour and Shield Mods.

Scouts can be very hard to fit for PG/CPU especially if you're using a cloak. Don't even try to fit the cloak (IMO) until you have your chosen scout suit skill at 5. And make sure to spec into Core, Electronics and Engineering ASAP.
I run a cloak and an uplink, so the fittings cost for those two items is pretty extreme.

Are you a new player to the game or just new to scouting?

I think the hardest part is that I am so new and the majority of the information is from years ago. I've been looking for basic skill builds to start with (eg the core, elec, eng recommendations) as well as scout specific stuff. I was able to find the Logi code post which had a skill progression for the first like 5 mil points or so. Is there anything like that for scouts in a handy dandy faq type read?

I'm thinking all of this will be easier with a reset as I have different points already allocated for logistics things. As a newberry I have trouble wrapping my head around the skills especially in trying to allocate into a new role while I have points spent for other things. For many who have been playing awhile I think the quick, summary type posts make sense, but my puny mind has to try harder to convert "skill damps, then precision, etc" into dropsuit upgrades 2 then electronics 1 then dampening, etc.

Does that make any sense? Lol

Also, there is an in game chat channel called Scouts United. That can sometimes be a useful place to squad up with people to learn in game, and good on you for hooking up with Immortal Guides.

I think the hardest part is that I am so new and the majority of the information is from years ago. I've been looking for basic skill builds to start with (eg the core, elec, eng recommendations) as well as scout specific stuff. I was able to find the Logi code post which had a skill progression for the first like 5 mil points or so. Is there anything like that for scouts in a handy dandy faq type read?

I really think with what I've read from you guys so far I am looking toward a CQC Shotgun build or a Hunter build. I have messed around with the CR and I am better on burst right now as my aim sucks. I enjoy running fast and capping things and surprising people and I kind of like the idea of scanning and providing support to the rest of the team. Right now I feel like I am near useless with the premade militia builds.

If that's what you have then I think it would be better to build upon that rather than start over with a respec.

So just for my knowledge: When you guys talk about basic skill levels that "benefit" whatever suit you are wearing... could you give some more specific numbers?


Dropsuit Upgrades II
Armor Upgrades I
Shield Upgrades I
Dropsuit Core Upgrades II
Uplink Deployment I
Nanocircuitry I
Repair Tool Ops I

Armor Plates vs Shield Extenders: I of one, III of the other. Whatever fits your Race (which I think I have Ext III)
Armor Repair Systems I
Shield Regulator I
Engineering I
Electronics I
Repair Tool III

How messed up is this to be able to move toward a scout role? I have around 3.5 mil points to play with right now and then will have the potential reset to begin the way I want from the beginning. I am still needing to raise the ISK to buy the books and unlock everything (which may take some time).

Thank you all for the help.

Ok, so I am going to open up engineering and start with the dampening levels. Should I do the other steps first before trying to repec into the gal light and scout suits?