Kasote Denzara
A Vulture
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Posted - 2013.08.05 04:37:00 -
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Dear Dropship Pilots,
I salute you. I respect those that have remained, despite the hardships.
The Dropship pilots have had it bad for the longest time now. People are crying over tanks, saying this and that, quitting this and that, but to be frank with my opinion? If all the tankers disappeared, I wouldn't miss them. Hell, I'd rejoice a bit, as that would effectively cripple so many corps using them as crutches. They'd just use the mini-tank LAVs anyways. If all the Dropship pilots left? I'd be sad.
I am normally a heavy user. I am slow. I don't get around much. I can take a beating, I can deal massive damage. If I can't get around, I get shot. If I can't get around, I can't shoot. I value Dropships far more than any LAV. Dropships give me, the heavy, the ability to drop anywhere on the map. LAVs? Limited. They're mainly used for bumper cars anyways. Personally, I've never flown a Dropship. I've passengered enough and shot down enough to know that they are glass houses. I've gotten to the point to where I don't even shoot at them unless they are A: A gunship or B: Trying to land on buildings.
Though people **** and moan about this weapon set, that dropsuit set, it's only the scouts and dropships that are consistently ignored. Yes, scouts, I acknowledge your desperate need for a strengthening, though I personally enjoy my scout ninja since it goes in and out of the enemy redlines with zero problems. However, scouts, always remember that you are not as desperate as the Dropships.
So I salute you, remaining Dropship pilots, for being here still. I'm extremely grateful whenever I get to passenger alongside my team in one.
With love,
An Understanding Heavy
P.S. I am actually training out an alt right now for Dropships, to join you in the skies. It sure is costly just for books. |
Kasote Denzara
A Vulture
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Posted - 2013.08.05 13:18:00 -
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Halador Osiris wrote:I'd advise taking a few shots at them with your sidearm. That's how I know people want a lift. Then again, sometimes we really don't want any passengers for one reason or another, especially blueberries. Reasons could include:
- I'm in a rush and don't have time to wait
- If I'm hurt badly and need to recall the vehicle, passengers frequently won't get out, which prevents me from sending it back (*cough*ADDAKICKBUTTON*cough*)
- My door gunners frequently shoot the side of my ship, screwing up the shot I'm currently lining up
- I pack some rocking militia heat on my side turrets (which saves me ~300K/ship), so you probably would be better on the ground with your Duvolle
Uuuuugh. Don't mention the Duvolle, man. I was in the Acadamy a few moments ago with my dropship pilot to-be and the entire enemy team was running Duvolles. It... was the saddest thing I've ever seen in Dust. |