Anybody else wondering what he rows of lights are for?
Ships Python Owners' Thread
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No clue! Maybe just for the cool appearance :-D.
I wish we could name our ships in the game, so other players could see the ship's names when scanning. Btw. mine is called "Reliance".
I always thought they looked a bit like those deep sea creatures that have glowing lights to attract its prey 
Just spent the last couple of days doing a Python "test drive" via the 1.4 beta test - I must say, I am very impressed with this ship and i am seriously considering trading my FDL for one.
About the only negative I can find with the Python compared to the FDL is the slower speed of the ship, the handling feels very similar. The firepower however, is just awesome, those 3 large and 2 medium hardpoints pack a serious punch, much better than I had expected and definitely better than what is available in the FDL.
Using 3 large pulses and 2 medium multicannons just shreds smaller ships in seconds!! Its a shame that the FDL does not have this configuration, as for me the huge hardpoint is a bit of a waste most of the time and I ended up using a C3 Beam.
So i was just wondering how many Python owners have switched over from the FDL and are they happy with the change?
Just spent the last couple of days doing a Python "test drive" via the 1.4 beta test - I must say, I am very impressed with this ship and i am seriously considering trading my FDL for one.
About the only negative I can find with the Python compared to the FDL is the slower speed of the ship, the handling feels very similar. The firepower however, is just awesome, those 3 large and 2 medium hardpoints pack a serious punch, much better than I had expected and definitely better than what is available in the FDL.
Using 3 large pulses and 2 medium multicannons just shreds smaller ships in seconds!! Its a shame that the FDL does not have this configuration, as for me the huge hardpoint is a bit of a waste most of the time and I ended up using a C3 Beam.
So i was just wondering how many Python owners have switched over from the FDL and are they happy with the change?
me too <3
I found a system in ADV region with pristine rings, i just go in HRES zone, start mining, if someone try to robe me i'll just shoot him and take his bounty...
it's amazing <3
the only thing is the fact you can't set what to scoop with collector limpet...I always have to check if limpet stolen something...
From your configs I can see a lot of you guys use fixed lasers instead of gymballed. Why do you do this? What is the advantage? Yes, maybe they are a wee bit more powerful, but on larger distances even if you're good at aiming you'll have a lot of misses and therefore lose this advantage. Or am I completely wrong?
fixed lasers have better DPS (and afaik DPE). It's mostly a PvP thing, since then Chaff is spammed, rendering gimballs and turrets unusable for most of the time.
When I play games like Elite and Star Citizen (let the controversy commence
) I believe that using fixed weapons will kind of force me to be a better pilot, I fell it is just too easy to click and hit the target in front of you, although admittedly I still use gimballed cannons and multi cannons from time to time, I perfer fixed weapons.
Actually, I find that having a fixed beam is better for long distance shield breaking than gimballed because the time it takes for a class 3 gimballed beam to swing into place means that by the time I get a bead on them I can't get any damage in at all. Plus at close range it's great. Stick a fixed beam on the bottom hardpoint, and a couple turreted bursts (or a burst and a pulse, for more hits) on the top large hardpoints to deal with smaller guys, and then put non-laser weapons on the medium points. Works a treat for me. I tend to emphasize actually hitting things vs raw damage because if you have a lot of powerful weapons that miss all the time, their damage output doesn't matter.
Ok the stock Camera Debug was not working for me so I changed the key bindings and, TADA! It works...since everyone is showing the White Paint I thought I'd show the graphite....BTW this is the first time I have used the camera debug and I think it works just fine....didn't have any problems with it.
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I must say that i like this ice tactical colour, but i prefer the pirate paint.
And despite i have a conda for trading purposes, i love and i always come back to my Python, as soon as possible.
And despite i have a conda for trading purposes, i love and i always come back to my Python, as soon as possible.
Been working for my Python for months. Just came back after a 2 month expedition in my trusty Asp and bought mine at discount.
Hoping to trade/hunt in the 'Proteus' before A speccing her. Thinking of 3 pulses and 2 multi cannons on hard points. Then 5A shields and lots of cargo space.
Any suggestions on my hunter/trader build?
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/06...0505044a03020224.Iw18eQ==.Aw18eQ==?bn=Proteus
All input appreciated
Hoping to trade/hunt in the 'Proteus' before A speccing her. Thinking of 3 pulses and 2 multi cannons on hard points. Then 5A shields and lots of cargo space.
Any suggestions on my hunter/trader build?
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/06...0505044a03020224.Iw18eQ==.Aw18eQ==?bn=Proteus
All input appreciated
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Class 6 A Power Plant costs around ~16.2m and you get 25.2 MW while class 7 C Power Plant costs only ~5.7m. Seems a bit overpriced for only 0.2 MW of difference and since you are running at 90% with deployed hard-points is see no reason for wasting ~10m...
Also go for class 6 C Thrusters as you will get much better performance for 1.8m credits compared to 5.1m of Class 5 A.
Same applies for Power Distributor, go for class 7 C rather than class 6 A. Cheaper and almost identical in performance.
Your build is around 93.5m while this one is 77.8m
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/07...0505044a03020224.Iw18eQ==.Aw18eQ==?bn=Proteus
Hope it helps.
Also go for class 6 C Thrusters as you will get much better performance for 1.8m credits compared to 5.1m of Class 5 A.
Same applies for Power Distributor, go for class 7 C rather than class 6 A. Cheaper and almost identical in performance.
Your build is around 93.5m while this one is 77.8m
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/07...0505044a03020224.Iw18eQ==.Aw18eQ==?bn=Proteus
Hope it helps.
Thanks Oggy that's helped a lot, always good to save cash and I am still getting used to Python modules.
True the 6A Power Plant only adds 0.2mw, but compared with the 7C, its half the weight (20 tons vs 40 tons) and the 6A has an "A" rated efficiency where the 7C is only "C" rated - I believe this means that the 6A has better heat dissipation.
With a few adjustments you can use a 5A power plant dropping even more mass and using all the available power, I'd also suggest a 7A PD instead of the 7C a 20% increase in capacitor storage makes a lot of difference in all area's.
The only downside of these builds is lack of flexibility as they have no power headroom for heavier shields and thrusters not to mention SCB's but that moves into the combat Python regime and that's a huge pile of credits!
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/05...044a03020224.AwRj4yoo.IwBj4yvYg===?bn=Proteus
The only downside of these builds is lack of flexibility as they have no power headroom for heavier shields and thrusters not to mention SCB's but that moves into the combat Python regime and that's a huge pile of credits!
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/05...044a03020224.AwRj4yoo.IwBj4yvYg===?bn=Proteus
While out and about exploring with my Asp, Coriolis.io is a great way of wasting time on the side.
When I return, the goal is to trade the Asp for a DBE, sell my A grade vulture and purchase a Python.
Depending on when I return, I will opt for a trading Python or a mid-range multi purpose Python.
Here's my 76.2mil multi-purpose Python build: http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/05...o585801.Iw1sAyVJUA==.IwBhBYzBmXeYAmaZTnAkQ===
I tried balancing price, total range/max jump range/weight, and PvE combat prowess & manoeuvrability.
Since I have not flown the Python myself, I'd like to hear what you guys think about the build.
When I return, the goal is to trade the Asp for a DBE, sell my A grade vulture and purchase a Python.
Depending on when I return, I will opt for a trading Python or a mid-range multi purpose Python.
Here's my 76.2mil multi-purpose Python build: http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/05...o585801.Iw1sAyVJUA==.IwBhBYzBmXeYAmaZTnAkQ===
I tried balancing price, total range/max jump range/weight, and PvE combat prowess & manoeuvrability.
Since I have not flown the Python myself, I'd like to hear what you guys think about the build.
The Python benefits more from another shield booster instead of dual chaff. Also, you are wasting way too much power on that B grade KWS, and can't even enable a second shield booster because of that. If you replace it with E grade and install a 2nd shield booster, you can this:
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/05...4396o585801.AwRj4z2U1I==.IwBhBYzBmXdE0ynOYog=
The choice of weapons is decent, I use the same except the turrets are beam, as I have the 7A power plant so I can easily support them.
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Thanks all for the advice. My python is entry level (90 mil spend money) and I have utilised the 15% discount at Alliance systems. She is used for fighting (PVE) and trading. This is the build I have done after taking your advice:
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/07...0505044a03020224.Iw18eQ==.Aw18eQ==?bn=Proteus
Obviously this is my entry python so lots will be changed in time, but I love her already. very tough with 4 shield boosters, still a bit reluctant to dock her manually. that 3 million insurance tab is frikking huge.
Reaming all she meets in combat and trading lots: win win. Love this big bird already.
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/07...0505044a03020224.Iw18eQ==.Aw18eQ==?bn=Proteus
Obviously this is my entry python so lots will be changed in time, but I love her already. very tough with 4 shield boosters, still a bit reluctant to dock her manually. that 3 million insurance tab is frikking huge.
Reaming all she meets in combat and trading lots: win win. Love this big bird already.
Good feedback, I will certainly adjust KWS and shield booster as you suggested. Thanks!
Actually, the 5A power plant could support beam turrets (98.7% w/ beam turrets & cargo hatch disabled) - but I don't think the 7D Power Distributor would cope too well. I don't want the AI firing beam lasers to effectively shut down my main weapons.The choice of weapons is decent, I use the same except the turrets are beam, as I have the 7A power plant so I can easily support them.
I might go for a 7D power plant in order to supply a 6A shield generator and 7A power distributor, which are next on my shopping list - it would even save me money over the 5A PP. So I would arrive at the following build early (72.9mil), and then this configuration later (101.7mil).
I always thought they looked a bit like those deep sea creatures that have glowing lights to attract its prey
Just spent the last couple of days doing a Python "test drive" via the 1.4 beta test - I must say, I am very impressed with this ship and i am seriously considering trading my FDL for one.
About the only negative I can find with the Python compared to the FDL is the slower speed of the ship, the handling feels very similar. The firepower however, is just awesome, those 3 large and 2 medium hardpoints pack a serious punch, much better than I had expected and definitely better than what is available in the FDL.
Using 3 large pulses and 2 medium multicannons just shreds smaller ships in seconds!! Its a shame that the FDL does not have this configuration, as for me the huge hardpoint is a bit of a waste most of the time and I ended up using a C3 Beam.
So i was just wondering how many Python owners have switched over from the FDL and are they happy with the change?
The FDL is a sexier ship but is really nerfed for everything but PVP.
The Python you can outfit to do everything at once (combat/trading/exploration/missions) and just switch between gameplay options/styles mid flight without even the need to land somewhere and reoutfit. Its the perfect ship IMO