Doesn't work, it would require that they read the thread. They don't.
Combat is Impossible...and Not at all Fun
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Doesn't work, it would require that they read the thread. They don't.
Throttle control is a big one - if you're running full throttle, you're doing yourself a great disservice when it comes to maneuvering - not that there are not times for it, but just as there is no one singular be-all, end-all ship the same is true for the amount of throttle applied. Keeping the throttle "in the blue" (or whatever color it happens to be), does do wonders for your maneuverability, as do the number of Eng pips used, but.. you still can't take your hand off the throttle during a fight. Cutting back, throttling up, and using Thrusters as well all play a huge part in your overall performance.
I tend to run a lot of D-class thrusters for the weight, though I've used others in other ships as well depending on the overall outfitting, but it almost always comes back to throttle control and thrusters for maneuvering - be it FA on or FA off.
There was a time I found combat to be exceptionally hard as well. now I just find it exceptional.
I tend to run a lot of D-class thrusters for the weight, though I've used others in other ships as well depending on the overall outfitting, but it almost always comes back to throttle control and thrusters for maneuvering - be it FA on or FA off.
There was a time I found combat to be exceptionally hard as well. now I just find it exceptional.
You cant do the training because it put you up in a Sidewinder against an Eagle, and after that (if you survive ) against TWO Eagles.
EVERY NPC ship, even a Cobra can win ANY turnbattle against players.
I fail to understand how to defend against this.
You are required to put enormous time, sweat, blood and utter frustration into combat in this game (not to mention the immense rebuy cost) untill you are 'allowed' to play.
No place for non powergamers here, move along, nothing to see...
Seriously mate, I can stay behind any ship in my D-rated Eagle!!
I'm afraid I have to disagree with you here considering I was able to do these training missions.
The Cobra is a hot ship, I still have mine, but I digress. Players can't win a turning battle? Tell that to the hundreds of NPCs that were turned to dust in front of my Vulture. Mind you this was before I learned FAOff at all. It was also before I even considered engineering, before you trot out that old favorite.
No, but if you admit no fault or shortcoming of your own and say that the game is broken, impossible, only no-lifers can get results, or some other hyperbolic nonsense; expect to be met with derision and contempt by people on here who know you're talking nonsense and are tired of hearing it.
Don't worry. You will not miss much. There are many illogical gameplay choices the devs made which has caused many to leave just as you. You are in the majority now. The minority are those who still play it.
Probably everyone in this thread is a better combat pilot than me TBH, but all I have been doing recently that seems to work is hitting the blue zone on your thrust, and hit down or side or both latteral thruster directions and keep circling. Adjust speed and pitch as needed to keep in sights. FAOFF doesnt seem to make much difference for me so don't use it much, but still win most battles. Gets a bit dull tho.
I cannot get behind even an Ananconda these days but if you are strafing then it seems very little will hit you. Just my 2 cents .. back to the experts
I cannot get behind even an Ananconda these days but if you are strafing then it seems very little will hit you. Just my 2 cents .. back to the experts
Probably everyone in this thread is a better combat pilot than me TBH, but all I have been doing recently that seems to work is hitting the blue zone on your thrust, and hit down or side or both latteral thruster directions and keep circling. Adjust speed and pitch as needed to keep in sights. FAOFF doesnt seem to make much difference for me so don't use it much, but still win most battles. Gets a bit dull tho.
I cannot get behind even an Ananconda these days but if you are strafing then it seems very little will hit you. Just my 2 cents .. back to the experts
(Applause!)
This is what I do, with one or two tweaks, and I even made a popular thread about it, admittedly from a PvP perspective, but the AI is indeed programmed to miss if you do it:
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/291628-Circle-Strafing-Truesilver-s-Top-Tips-Beginner-s-Guide-VR-PvP-Vid
Maybe you should have learned to better pick your targets instead of trying to fight fast agile fighters.
I had no probs in an unengineered courier staying behind a master vulture and anything larger than a vulture was even easier. FDL though, bit of a sweaty target.
I don't know why you clicked on page 14 of the forum, because that's where the thread was before you replied, but please read it before posting. The issue was already solved 5 pages ago. He used the wrong thrusters. Nothing to see here. Please move along
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I think the issue is you, not the game.
