Advice for the vette

[Jason Sefer]

I run 2 huge Mcs and everything else pulse lasers but which one is a better option for the vette overcharged or rapid fire hardpoints?

 

[Chris Simon]

I personally like rapid fire. But overcharged can be fine if you can handle the power and heat.
It also depends on the other effects you've got on your guns.

 

[Alderius]

I run overcharged but I also have a beam that transfers heat from me to the target (sorry, can't recall the name of the effect), so I never overheat.

 

[tolm]

I used to go Rapid Fire but have switched to Overcharged for this simple reason:

- Rapid Fire deals damage quickly by using more bullets == ammo lasts less time
- Overcharged deals damage quickly by making each bullet more effective == ammo lasts longer

That said, I’m running a Gimballed C3 MC on my ‘vette which allows me to have two C4 PAs up top for ‘conda smashing.

Everything else is a G3 Efficient Beam and I’m having no issues with heat or Distributor draw - running a 6A Weapon Focused PD at the moment but will be switching to an 8A Charge Enhanced once the CG payout comes through.

I run overcharged but I also have a beam that transfers heat from me to the target (sorry, can't recall the name of the effect), so I never overheat.

Thermal Vent?

 

[Jason Sefer]

I used to go Rapid Fire but have switched to Overcharged for this simple reason:

- Rapid Fire deals damage quickly by using more bullets == ammo lasts less time
- Overcharged deals damage quickly by making each bullet more effective == ammo lasts longer

That said, I’m running a Gimballed C3 MC on my ‘vette which allows me to have two C4 PAs up top for ‘conda smashing.

Everything else is a G3 Efficient Beam and I’m having no issues with heat or Distributor draw - running a 6A Weapon Focused PD at the moment but will be switching to an 8A Charge Enhanced once the CG payout comes through.


Lasers don't have ammunition though

 

[Furyboy]

Yep thermal vent for the mc auto loader with high capacity is a gud mix

 

[tolm]

Lasers don't have ammunition though

Ah ... sorry, I assumed you were talking Overcharged vs Rapid Fire for the Huge MCs ...

Can’t really comment on Pulse Lasers ... I’ve always preferred Beams: I can fire them in pulses if I want/need to or just hold down to really “open up” on the target. I like the Efficient mod on them since there’s no downside - more damage, less heat AND less power use? What’s not to like?!

Yep thermal vent for the mc auto loader with high capacity is a gud mix

Ah ... good point, yes ... I run Overcharged with Auto Loader on my MC. Thought about Corrosive but, as it’s the only one I have, I don’t want it to have any excuse not to fire when I’ve pitched the nose up to use it!