Help me get up to date guys!

TehGems

TehGems
Hello guys!
I've been absent from the game since before summer and I want to get back to it before season 2 hits.
I have a Diamondback Explorer set for maximum jump range and an A grade Python with 4A shields to do armored trading.
I mainly play PvE and have always been using pulse lasers and multicannons.

What are the new goodies? Are there better multipurpose weapon layouts for my Python? How do these new prismatic shields work and how do I get them?

Thanks a lot guys!
 

Alex Brentnall

Alex Brentnall
You probably want to read up on the patch notes, since you have a DBE I assume you have seen most of 1.3

Prismatic shields are for being pledged for 4 weeks to Aisling Duval powerplay power. Expect increased interdictions by enemies of the power if you pledge allegiance. After 4 weeks you need to be rank 3 (750 merits). Earn merits by supporting your power. See the Powerplay FAQ for that or any of the strategy threads on the powerplay sub-forums.
They give better strength and a green colour but cost significantly more, weigh more and take more power. In general they are used if you have stacked shield boosters to the max and still have power to spare then put them in.

Other new stuff with 1.4 update:
CQC arena game-mode, fighters only. Good fun if you are doing non-combat stuff like exploring and want to get into some action.
Mining improvements (limpets and stuff) <- a few bugs remain.


Bunch of upcoming stuff with 1.5 and 2.0 both around beta testing stage right now.
Biggest combat changes are penetration damage now being "sort of" properly in the game, still being tweaked but it's there. Big changes to shield cell banks coming in 1.5.

Probably a bunch of other stuff but their the bits I remember
 

tiger61378

tiger61378
If you want to get to rank 3 really fast, just go find a control system for an opposing faction and interdict ANY ship that's labelled as part of another faction, then kill it. I've managed over 600 merits in about an hour before...it just takes good spawns, and the willingness to have a rather sizeable bounty on your head :p
 

Limoncello Lizard

Limoncello Lizard
If you wanted super shields on your python, you wouldn't be using class 4 ones, so I don't reccomend grinding for the shields. However, there are plenty of other reasons to support the blue haired princess that might work for you.
I'm looking forward to trying the new Bi-weave shields that are coming with 1.5. They are slightly weaker, but regenerate much faster. So these might suit your python build better.
Try taking your Python mining. It is IMHO the best all-round mining ship in the game. Mining has vastly improved since 1.3.
 

TehGems

TehGems
Thank you guys, I'm happy to see you are always a helpful community!
Reps to everyone!

On a side note, what would you say is the best all-round ship to do some powerplay, decent jump range range inside civilized space, occasional trading (rares and not) and community goals? Is the Python still the king of all-rounders?
 

Alex Brentnall

Alex Brentnall
TehGems said:
Thank you guys, I'm happy to see you are always a helpful community!
Reps to everyone!

On a side note, what would you say is the best all-round ship to do some powerplay, decent jump range range inside civilized space, occasional trading (rares and not) and community goals? Is the Python still the king of all-rounders?
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Python all around tank is still pretty much the best option, the other 2 competitors are the Fed Assault ship, little more combat orientated but can still be multi-purpose and the Clipper for speed and Imperial style :)
 

TehGems

TehGems
Thanks mate!
I think I'll stick with my Python as the FAS has a smaller cargo space and less jump range, and about the Clipper I don't like the limitation to large pads.
 

TehGems

TehGems
Hi guys, another quick question.
Have there been any modifications to rare trading in the last 6 months?
Is the Asp still the best ship for doing it?
I remember I had a lot of fun seeing populated space while looking for rare goods.
 

andyraptor

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TehGems said:
Hi guys, another quick question.
Have there been any modifications to rare trading in the last 6 months?
Is the Asp still the best ship for doing it?
I remember I had a lot of fun seeing populated space while looking for rare goods.
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The max amount spawned to each player has dropped

Some rares are no longer available at some stations (due, I believe to faction flipping ?????? ).... the rares listing on this forum is out of date and should be used as a rough guide only

that's about it
 

TehGems

TehGems
andyraptor said:
The max amount spawned to each player has dropped

Some rares are no longer available at some stations (due, I believe to faction flipping ?????? ).... the rares listing on this forum is out of date and should be used as a rough guide only

that's about it
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Thanks mate!
Has it been further dropped after the original drop in January (I think)?
 
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