Better question: what do you think we do? There’s lots of groups that orchestrate it prett excellently on their own with how the game is right now.
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Better question: what do you think we do? There’s lots of groups that orchestrate it prett excellently on their own with how the game is right now.
The game was designed to allow a player to decide when, and if, they wanted to be involved with PvP. It's no different that some players don't choose to spent their game time Bulk Trading, than it is when players don't chose to PvP. Some people spend a considerable amount of time complaining about that fact.
I think given the lack of the game actively orchestrate PvP gameplay:-
- CMDRs fly around and randomly interdict
- Make the best the can of CGs which are not geared towards interesting PvP gameplay
- CMDRs arrange where to meet, how to meet etc... Generall for no reason/outcome?
Surely the game should be offering a reason/mechanism? eg: Anything from Powerplay offering PvP tasks, to the BGS dedicating itself to creating a couple of logical hot spots pushing CMDRs togethor via CR rewards and missions etc. Add to this more involved/interesting combat scenarios, to piracy actually having some depth/career mechanics, to CQC being integrated into the core game so holo-me fighter based PvP missions/tasks/CGs are available, surely PvP in the game can be made easier to access and more enjoyable?
Agree? Disagree?
I pledged ALD for the hammers right after I started playing again, and I've noticed that the majority of players I see at CG's are also pledged the same. For my part, I was just module shopping; as soon as I get the hammers, I'm going to pledge to whoever puts the most enemies on my HUD. Destroying rival pledges with my stupidly over powered Gunship (5x PA's rocking 30% Premium ammo!) is my new favorite project
I pledged ALD for the hammers right after I started playing again, and I've noticed that the majority of players I see at CG's are also pledged the same. For my part, I was just module shopping; as soon as I get the hammers, I'm going to pledge to whoever puts the most enemies on my HUD. Destroying rival pledges with my stupidly over powered Gunship (5x PA's rocking 30% Premium ammo!) is my new favorite project
I'm a bit surprised that you can catch anyone with half an engine, in that brick?
The old Chieftan project shelved already?Destroying rival pledges with my stupidly over powered Gunship (5x PA's rocking 30% Premium ammo!) is my new favorite project
It's best to catch them in the rocks, or outside a station. Though, a couple salvos right after the interdiction is usually enough to knock out shields and cripple them. The Vette & Cutter pilots are usually so convinced of their omnipotence that they stick around for those initial salvos instead of immediately running, and by the time they realize what's happening it's getting to be too late.
@Ziggy, yeah, I put the Chief up to work on the Gunship. It's ridiculously fun in a firefight. That slf is really entertaining, basically like a huge hardpoint chasing my opponent around and chatting with me at the same time.
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What is this premium ammo nonsense????
Oh, you heard me! I feel like I've been the lone ranger in regards to ammo boosting at CG's, but that is coming to an end. The only space Bushido I'm going to be employing going forward is when having arranged duels with peers; power play enemies and assorted wanted scumbags are going to be the recipients of the "good stuff!"
Bob Lighthouse
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No because the thread title is based on a false premise, as Zaphod just pointed out.
The answer to that question is self evident.
Can you expand on this? I'm not following your logic. Maybe quote the specific bit from Zaphod too.
What experience do you have with player groups and the conflicts that arise? They provide a ton of PvP.
In fact, my group is having a dust up with another and it’s been pretty fantastic so far.
My issues with player groups are: peer pressure, hierarchy and group think. There are only a few groups of the many I've been partly involved with that did it right in my opinion. One of them being the Fuel Rats 2 years ago (no idea what state they're in now) (When I say many, I mean outside of Elite and in the past. By now I've learned to avoid
)And mind, this is beyond PvP. I've had a run in with an exploration group in this game when I wasn't even a part of it. And also mind, this is saying nothing about the quality of the groups, just a personal pet peeve I have.
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How do you handle those issues, Ziggy? Just by avoiding?
With diplomacy. Although I'm not sure what particular style Ziggy's is called, possibly sarcasm?
Are you now arguing the case for status quo Phisto?
Sure. As you said, you and others do like to play in groups. Last thing you need is a sour .
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Sure. As you said, you and others do like to play in groups. Last thing you need is a sour .
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I too work alone. Often not by choice
Bob Lighthouse
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I was referring to the part I put in bold, but the entire post is spot on imo.
The false premise is "PVP is unpopular".
Do you remember the post where I 'admitted' to being away from the bubble for 18 months? Here's the last bit:
Bob Lighthouse
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I recall that clearly.
I suggest you're all over the place in there.
It starts off ok, but then it all falls apart at the end.
You'll only "get lucky" against someone of similar noob-ness (edit: and that applies to loadouts too).
PVP is an objective testing ground.
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