One of the aspects of Beyond Q1 that I find very exciting is the fact that there is more competition between the top-end ships. This is so good for the game.
For example, the new T-9 specs make it very competitive with the Cutter for bulk cargo hauling when you consider lack of rank progression and cheaper cost. I see raging debates if the Cutter is worth it anymore. Nobody can agree. That’s great! That’s how it should be.
The T-10 is now a viable option for multi-role and combat along with the big 3 with it’s fixed power distributor. I for one will use my T-10 instead of my Conda because I like the ship way better and I don’t feel like I am compromising doing so. It’s a great ship and I appreciate that Frontier listened to the community here as well. Btw, the T-10 is clearly part of the Big 4 now so no more of this Big 3 business, it’s 2018 now guys and gals.
Even the Chieftain is a nice alternative to ships like the FAS. Very comparable.
Making a choice of endgame ship is now less straightforward than before and now you have different choices depending on what is most important to you. This is great for the game. Not every commander is going to use the same ship in every situation.
However, one ship still stands alone and badly needs this kind of competition. The Python. For a medium pad ship it is just heads and shoulders above all the rest by a very wide margin. Even ships in its class that require large pads like the Imperial Clipper just don’t hold a candle to it. The Type-7 would be good for some roles if it could somehow squeeze into a medium pad but it just doesn’t look this this will happen.
So, Frontier, here is hoping that one of the new ships in the later updates can compete with the Python for medium pad multi-role/cargo hauler. It doesn’t have to be a Python clone, but it should be comparable: better at some things, worse at others. Frontier will know if it did a good job if nobody can agree which ship to use vis-a-vis the Python.
For example, if Frontier ever made a souped up Federal Dropship that wasn’t just combat focused but was just a great multi-role ship that could go toe-to-toe with the Python, I think I would never be able to overcome the intense nerd glee. The Krait is a sweet looking ship as well, perhaps that will give the Python a run for its money. But we really should get a souped up FDS Turbo Edition. With the coffee makers.
I look forward to finding out if the Python finally gets dethroned in Beyond!
For example, the new T-9 specs make it very competitive with the Cutter for bulk cargo hauling when you consider lack of rank progression and cheaper cost. I see raging debates if the Cutter is worth it anymore. Nobody can agree. That’s great! That’s how it should be.
The T-10 is now a viable option for multi-role and combat along with the big 3 with it’s fixed power distributor. I for one will use my T-10 instead of my Conda because I like the ship way better and I don’t feel like I am compromising doing so. It’s a great ship and I appreciate that Frontier listened to the community here as well. Btw, the T-10 is clearly part of the Big 4 now so no more of this Big 3 business, it’s 2018 now guys and gals.
Even the Chieftain is a nice alternative to ships like the FAS. Very comparable.
Making a choice of endgame ship is now less straightforward than before and now you have different choices depending on what is most important to you. This is great for the game. Not every commander is going to use the same ship in every situation.
However, one ship still stands alone and badly needs this kind of competition. The Python. For a medium pad ship it is just heads and shoulders above all the rest by a very wide margin. Even ships in its class that require large pads like the Imperial Clipper just don’t hold a candle to it. The Type-7 would be good for some roles if it could somehow squeeze into a medium pad but it just doesn’t look this this will happen.
So, Frontier, here is hoping that one of the new ships in the later updates can compete with the Python for medium pad multi-role/cargo hauler. It doesn’t have to be a Python clone, but it should be comparable: better at some things, worse at others. Frontier will know if it did a good job if nobody can agree which ship to use vis-a-vis the Python.
For example, if Frontier ever made a souped up Federal Dropship that wasn’t just combat focused but was just a great multi-role ship that could go toe-to-toe with the Python, I think I would never be able to overcome the intense nerd glee. The Krait is a sweet looking ship as well, perhaps that will give the Python a run for its money. But we really should get a souped up FDS Turbo Edition. With the coffee makers.
I look forward to finding out if the Python finally gets dethroned in Beyond!
