-Overview
Have been trying out PvP/Getting attacked
and its interesting (PvP not really my idea of fun). Always liked the FAS and not a fan of the FDL, just because of the cockpit view. Have had a look at the FDL and its a great ship, really fills a needed area of medium combat ships (even though its not a designated combat ship) in that range. That's where I find issue, It feels like something is missing in that range.
The last designated fighter, something with agility seems to be the FAS at;
-20 million (ish)
-2 lager hard point and 2 medium
The next step up is the Python and/or the FDL at twice the cost, and with the FLD, when it comes to combat, the extra cash feels like its spent well. The python can be a good combat ship with some work, but like-for-like skills, it not in the same class for combat as the FDL, so will discount it from this comparison (Python is the best Delivery ship in my opinion). Also the Gunship is not what I would call a fighter/strike ship ... not really the same type of dog fighting ships as the FDL and FAS... It has its place (Super base attack ship) but for ship vs ship, its no a step up from the FAS.
-How I see the FAS and FDL roles
The FLD is a shield tank, it has a good number of utilities and space for a class 6 shield + class 6 SCB. The hard point load out works out well, and if i'm correct, a class 4 hard point works out equal (or nearly) to two class 3. its a monster, especially in skilled hands. Its speed and maneuverability are on par with the FAS... it's the shielded upgrade from the FAS
The FAS costs lest, repair is less, it a mass produce military unit. For it cost, it can't be beat. It's fast, even when its turned into a hull tank. With its two class 3 hard point, it packs a punch (as long as you flying sideways, so you can land both hits). Love the cockpit, feels like a fighter.
-The issue
I'm getting into PvP and all I come across are FDLs, some I beat, some walk all over me (I let them challenge me, i don't go looking for targets). It feels as though, anyone on the same skill level I am (I hope to get better) will win in a FDL vs FAS, and I guess that's fair, looking at the ship costs and load outs... But, its a shame, if I wanted to be on an equal footing, for such things as defending a CG , I would have to get into a FDL. Something is missing.
I though the Feds where the military of the galaxy, yet they don't seem to have a high spec, special forces, strike fighter on par with the FDL... a ship anyone can get their hands one if they have the cash. Also that there is not a real hull tank alternative to the FDL at this level.
I can still hold my own in the FAS, but... maybe its ocd or something... Why haven't the federal navy got a ship that is on par with a civilian ship in that range?
Am I missing something, just need more 'git guds' or is it the case that we must all end up in FDLs?
Have been trying out PvP/Getting attacked
and its interesting (PvP not really my idea of fun). Always liked the FAS and not a fan of the FDL, just because of the cockpit view. Have had a look at the FDL and its a great ship, really fills a needed area of medium combat ships (even though its not a designated combat ship) in that range. That's where I find issue, It feels like something is missing in that range.The last designated fighter, something with agility seems to be the FAS at;
-20 million (ish)
-2 lager hard point and 2 medium
The next step up is the Python and/or the FDL at twice the cost, and with the FLD, when it comes to combat, the extra cash feels like its spent well. The python can be a good combat ship with some work, but like-for-like skills, it not in the same class for combat as the FDL, so will discount it from this comparison (Python is the best Delivery ship in my opinion). Also the Gunship is not what I would call a fighter/strike ship ... not really the same type of dog fighting ships as the FDL and FAS... It has its place (Super base attack ship) but for ship vs ship, its no a step up from the FAS.
-How I see the FAS and FDL roles
The FLD is a shield tank, it has a good number of utilities and space for a class 6 shield + class 6 SCB. The hard point load out works out well, and if i'm correct, a class 4 hard point works out equal (or nearly) to two class 3. its a monster, especially in skilled hands. Its speed and maneuverability are on par with the FAS... it's the shielded upgrade from the FAS
The FAS costs lest, repair is less, it a mass produce military unit. For it cost, it can't be beat. It's fast, even when its turned into a hull tank. With its two class 3 hard point, it packs a punch (as long as you flying sideways, so you can land both hits
). Love the cockpit, feels like a fighter.-The issue
I'm getting into PvP and all I come across are FDLs, some I beat, some walk all over me (I let them challenge me, i don't go looking for targets). It feels as though, anyone on the same skill level I am (I hope to get better) will win in a FDL vs FAS, and I guess that's fair, looking at the ship costs and load outs... But, its a shame, if I wanted to be on an equal footing, for such things as defending a CG , I would have to get into a FDL. Something is missing.
I though the Feds where the military of the galaxy, yet they don't seem to have a high spec, special forces, strike fighter on par with the FDL... a ship anyone can get their hands one if they have the cash. Also that there is not a real hull tank alternative to the FDL at this level.
I can still hold my own in the FAS, but... maybe its ocd or something... Why haven't the federal navy got a ship that is on par with a civilian ship in that range?
Am I missing something, just need more 'git guds' or is it the case that we must all end up in FDLs?
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