I finally pulled my Python out of storage, I parked it the day FD announced it would be nerfed. I got the game after release so I had no access to glitches at founders world, I had the pleasure of actually earning it, and enjoyed every minute of it. 23 Anacondas where killed, slaughtered, painfully destroyed, and humiliated, in this test get over it PETA
FACTS ABOUT THE PYTHON
This is what the Python is supposed to be
I DON'T KNOW WHERE THIS CAME FROM.. BUT THIS IS WHAT FD WANTS IT TO BE
Maybe they can explain this to us because this seems to be the root of the problem with what the expectations of what Python is, with the weapons load, weapon placement, this sure as hell ain't no trader, with the range and gas tank it's not an explorer, and priced right under a Type 9 it should have more tonnage and less weapons if it is was supposed to be a trader.. just say'n.. Yeh I know it's a multi-role.. my left eye..
JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN BUY IT DON'T MEAN YOU SHOULD FLY IT
The Python for an unskilled pilot is a money pit, If you have 230,000,000+ credits to invest in a ship go for it, but you would have more fun with a well armed Viper. Nobody wants to admit they suck at piloting but the Pythons cost will will force you to take a real good look in the mirror.
Your time would be better served learning to fly less expensive ships while you learn to pilot, your mistakes would cost you little more than peanuts. This can't be said with the Python, mistakes with this ship can cost millions with a rebuy of over 11,000,000 for my build
TACTICS TO BE USED FLYING THE PYTHON
The new AI is challenging (hats off to the programmers) every turn I made while fighting was assisted by turning flight assist off and thrusting into position to stay behind and under the Anacondas. You never want to go heads up with that ship if you can keep from doing it, I'll tell you why in detail later in SHIELDS. But for now, simply trying to face any ship big or small will leave you exposed to direct fire far longer than the Python shields can handle.
DON'T BE CHEAP
Even a all A-Rated Python is not a instant win against anything, a under geared Python is nothing more than a ASP with a bigger shield, and if you can't pilot, the shields won't protect you too long anyway. If you can't put a A-rated Power supply, Shield, Power Distributor, don't push it. For this reason alone ( I hate to say it ) FD is pretty damned close with the balance of Python and Anaconda.
SHIELDS
The shields with a A-shield and A-Power Distributor are still unbalanced and need some work. I don't proclaim to know what it needs or how to fix it but I do know what the problem that needs to be fixed is.
The Pythons shields just DISAPEAR, let me explain that. When the Pythons first shield ring goes down, the Anaconda can do so much damage in such a small amount of time the pilot has no time to react at times. You can go from a red outer ring to hull damage in an instant. When you add the new mechanics of the shield cells this can cost you millions.
It's seems the outer ring of the shield has more value than the other two rings on the shield indicator, so now to keep from taking hull damage is it no longer safe to use a shield cell after the first ring goes down. With the new shield values you have to use a shield cell before that first ring goes down just in case, and to me that's some where between forced abuse of the shield cells and waste.
SPEED
If they increase the turn rate or pitch it would simply lower the skill level needed to pilot the ship effectively. I think that's the wrong way to go, as a Python pilot I want it to be known that if you see a Python the pilot is is probably as good as the ship, in other words.. the reason the ship is so good is because of the pilot.
I think the Python needs to be faster though, but only for A-Rated gear. add about 25 on top speed of what we have and the ship would be be fast enough to evade or counter some of the Anaconda's moves but still be too slow to chase smaller ships. I think the Python should have the option of a toe to toe fight with a Anaconda or more of hit and run type of fight..
EQUIPMENT & HEAT
Equipment used for the trials was a bit cheesy but I didn't know what to expect, there is no need for 3 shield cell launchers for normal use of this ship but knowing I would be out for hours.. I wasn't taking any chances.
This is a all laser build, all Pulse lasers. Why all pulse lasers you ask? well with the Python, any opportunity you have to actually hit the target should result in the target being damaged to some degree. Beam and Burst Lasers can drain you so fast leaving you unable to do much damage on the rare occasions that you have a clear shot. I find Pulse Lasers are more manageable, more shots, so more damage over time. Muti-Cannons are fine for single fights, but if you gonna be out there fighting for hours don't carry weapons that need ammo.
CONCLUSION
The Python is not for the average pilot.. PERIOD, it's not for the rich dumb pilot.. PERIOD. The Python is for the pilot that has spent time in the Cobra's and Vipers and has MASTERED flight switching between flight assist on and off. If you don't fit this description don't buy it.. PERIOD. Now I'm talking about buying this ship for combat, there are some that fly the ship for trade, I will not belittle their enjoyment of using this ship for trade in any way shape or form, But I will say they are missing the spirit of a very thrilling and capable ship. But hauling freight in a Ferrari.... meh
Disclaimer.. only on my 2nd cup of coffee..
FACTS ABOUT THE PYTHON
This is what the Python is supposed to be
I DON'T KNOW WHERE THIS CAME FROM.. BUT THIS IS WHAT FD WANTS IT TO BE
Maybe they can explain this to us because this seems to be the root of the problem with what the expectations of what Python is, with the weapons load, weapon placement, this sure as hell ain't no trader, with the range and gas tank it's not an explorer, and priced right under a Type 9 it should have more tonnage and less weapons if it is was supposed to be a trader.. just say'n.. Yeh I know it's a multi-role.. my left eye..
JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN BUY IT DON'T MEAN YOU SHOULD FLY IT
The Python for an unskilled pilot is a money pit, If you have 230,000,000+ credits to invest in a ship go for it, but you would have more fun with a well armed Viper. Nobody wants to admit they suck at piloting but the Pythons cost will will force you to take a real good look in the mirror.
Your time would be better served learning to fly less expensive ships while you learn to pilot, your mistakes would cost you little more than peanuts. This can't be said with the Python, mistakes with this ship can cost millions with a rebuy of over 11,000,000 for my build
TACTICS TO BE USED FLYING THE PYTHON
The new AI is challenging (hats off to the programmers) every turn I made while fighting was assisted by turning flight assist off and thrusting into position to stay behind and under the Anacondas. You never want to go heads up with that ship if you can keep from doing it, I'll tell you why in detail later in SHIELDS. But for now, simply trying to face any ship big or small will leave you exposed to direct fire far longer than the Python shields can handle.
DON'T BE CHEAP
Even a all A-Rated Python is not a instant win against anything, a under geared Python is nothing more than a ASP with a bigger shield, and if you can't pilot, the shields won't protect you too long anyway. If you can't put a A-rated Power supply, Shield, Power Distributor, don't push it. For this reason alone ( I hate to say it ) FD is pretty damned close with the balance of Python and Anaconda.
SHIELDS
The shields with a A-shield and A-Power Distributor are still unbalanced and need some work. I don't proclaim to know what it needs or how to fix it but I do know what the problem that needs to be fixed is.
The Pythons shields just DISAPEAR, let me explain that. When the Pythons first shield ring goes down, the Anaconda can do so much damage in such a small amount of time the pilot has no time to react at times. You can go from a red outer ring to hull damage in an instant. When you add the new mechanics of the shield cells this can cost you millions.
It's seems the outer ring of the shield has more value than the other two rings on the shield indicator, so now to keep from taking hull damage is it no longer safe to use a shield cell after the first ring goes down. With the new shield values you have to use a shield cell before that first ring goes down just in case, and to me that's some where between forced abuse of the shield cells and waste.
SPEED
If they increase the turn rate or pitch it would simply lower the skill level needed to pilot the ship effectively. I think that's the wrong way to go, as a Python pilot I want it to be known that if you see a Python the pilot is is probably as good as the ship, in other words.. the reason the ship is so good is because of the pilot.
I think the Python needs to be faster though, but only for A-Rated gear. add about 25 on top speed of what we have and the ship would be be fast enough to evade or counter some of the Anaconda's moves but still be too slow to chase smaller ships. I think the Python should have the option of a toe to toe fight with a Anaconda or more of hit and run type of fight..
EQUIPMENT & HEAT
Equipment used for the trials was a bit cheesy but I didn't know what to expect, there is no need for 3 shield cell launchers for normal use of this ship but knowing I would be out for hours.. I wasn't taking any chances.
This is a all laser build, all Pulse lasers. Why all pulse lasers you ask? well with the Python, any opportunity you have to actually hit the target should result in the target being damaged to some degree. Beam and Burst Lasers can drain you so fast leaving you unable to do much damage on the rare occasions that you have a clear shot. I find Pulse Lasers are more manageable, more shots, so more damage over time. Muti-Cannons are fine for single fights, but if you gonna be out there fighting for hours don't carry weapons that need ammo.
CONCLUSION
The Python is not for the average pilot.. PERIOD, it's not for the rich dumb pilot.. PERIOD. The Python is for the pilot that has spent time in the Cobra's and Vipers and has MASTERED flight switching between flight assist on and off. If you don't fit this description don't buy it.. PERIOD. Now I'm talking about buying this ship for combat, there are some that fly the ship for trade, I will not belittle their enjoyment of using this ship for trade in any way shape or form, But I will say they are missing the spirit of a very thrilling and capable ship. But hauling freight in a Ferrari.... meh
Disclaimer.. only on my 2nd cup of coffee..
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