Quarter Billion in Credits.. What to do next.

[Don Alvarez]

Decisions, decisions. Been kicking the idea around in my head for about two weeks now. I've got basically two options. Right now my dedicated bounty hunter is an A-Rated Python, I also have an A-Rated Gunship for CZ's with wingmates, MineClipper, Asp Explorer, A-Rated Cobra Mission grinder, Type 9 for bulk trading and a dedicated Asp Explorer. And a Courier for giggles. I figure I may go in one of two directions. First, I may convert the Python into my dedicated miner and mothball the clipper, then get a Fer de Lance as my dedicated bounty hunter. Been thinking of trying a FdL for a while actually, but I just could never pull the trigger on that deal. Since both ships seemed to have their pros and cons I figured they more or less balanced out. Now that the FdL has resolved its power issues, I figure it may have the edge in combat and maybe its time to give one a try.
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Option two is to keep with what I have, and the creds I have should be enough to oufit a mostly D-Rated MineConda (with an A rated FSD), and again mothball the Clipper and keep hunting in the Python (I been mining a lot lately) I have nothing against the Python, I rather like it actually, but I'm getting that itch again to just change things up a bit. Like when I bought that A-Rated Sidewinder to putz around in. What would you do?

 

[Lane1572]

Decisions, decisions. Been kicking the idea around in my head for about two weeks now. I've got basically two options. Right now my dedicated bounty hunter is an A-Rated Python, I also have an A-Rated Gunship for CZ's with wingmates, MineClipper, Asp Explorer, A-Rated Cobra Mission grinder, Type 9 for bulk trading and a dedicated Asp Explorer. And a Courier for giggles. I figure I may go in one of two directions. First, I may convert the Python into my dedicated miner and mothball the clipper, then get a Fer de Lance as my dedicated bounty hunter. Been thinking of trying a FdL for a while actually, but I just could never pull the trigger on that deal. Since both ships seemed to have their pros and cons I figured they more or less balanced out. Now that the FdL has resolved its power issues, I figure it may have the edge in combat and maybe its time to give one a try.
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Option two is to keep with what I have, and the creds I have should be enough to oufit a mostly D-Rated MineConda (with an A rated FSD), and again mothball the Clipper and keep hunting in the Python (I been mining a lot lately) I have nothing against the Python, I rather like it actually, but I'm getting that itch again to just change things up a bit. Like when I bought that A-Rated Sidewinder to putz around in. What would you do?

Being in a very similar spot I use my A Python for my gentlemanly pirating and the FDL for bounty hunting. Mothballed my FAS as fun as it is and now only bounty hunt in the FDL

 

[Fendalton]

Sell the ASP get an Exploration Anaconda.

 

[TigerTen]

Decisions, decisions. Been kicking the idea around in my head for about two weeks now. I've got basically two options. Right now my dedicated bounty hunter is an A-Rated Python, I also have an A-Rated Gunship for CZ's with wingmates, MineClipper, Asp Explorer, A-Rated Cobra Mission grinder, Type 9 for bulk trading and a dedicated Asp Explorer. And a Courier for giggles. I figure I may go in one of two directions. First, I may convert the Python into my dedicated miner and mothball the clipper, then get a Fer de Lance as my dedicated bounty hunter. Been thinking of trying a FdL for a while actually, but I just could never pull the trigger on that deal. Since both ships seemed to have their pros and cons I figured they more or less balanced out. Now that the FdL has resolved its power issues, I figure it may have the edge in combat and maybe its time to give one a try.
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Option two is to keep with what I have, and the creds I have should be enough to oufit a mostly D-Rated MineConda (with an A rated FSD), and again mothball the Clipper and keep hunting in the Python (I been mining a lot lately) I have nothing against the Python, I rather like it actually, but I'm getting that itch again to just change things up a bit. Like when I bought that A-Rated Sidewinder to putz around in. What would you do?

Where off to " Disney Land " ???

 

[biohazard15]

250M would be enough for an almost A-rated miner\trader Conda (except 8C powerplant - you don't need 8A for that, and usual D-rated sensors and life support). Just go and buy everything from LYR high-tech systems (I recommend Lembava and Shenich).
And yes, you totally should try the FDL. Much better for BH than Python, IMO (Not so much better if you like to armor tank - Ferdie is built with strong shields in mind, so get a 5A and at least four A-class boosters. If you have prismatic shield - use it)

 

[CMDR Corlas]

I love my Python for mining. Hats off to you for liking it as a hunter though. I keep trying mine out as a combat ship, swapping internals from mining to combat; I love the look of the ship and the especially the bridge, and would love to have her as my main ship, but I just can't stand fighting in her. I need my ships to turn, and in that... well, my Anaconda is a better dogfighter. I am jealous you like though.

Highly recommend the Python for mining, if you lean that way, I think she's the perfect ship for it.

 

[goemon]

i'd change the python to a mining multipurpose ship, and get a fdl bounty hunting. the python is a great miner, the fdl is a great bounty hunter.

or i'd sell the whole fleet, keep the cobra, keep the Asp, and outfit a mining-combat conda, and go mining in a HAZ res. i tend to sell my fleets and fly a cobra till i know what to do next - it is interesting to see which ships you re-purchase and which you don't.

 

[Deleted member 38366]

Hm, the Federal Assault ship makes for an excellent Bounty Hunter as well (3x Plasma and 1x Beam works extremely well).
Especially in a Wing having such a Ship is quite an asset. The FdL runs fairly well with 3x Plasma, too.

 

[Don Alvarez]

Sell the ASP get an Exploration Anaconda.

I actually just got that to replace my DBX. I liked the Diamondback, but I realized when it comes to being able to fit a vehicle hanger for exploring you'd have to give up something else. If I had to give up my AFMU, then there's no way I'd be landing anyway. Too much risk, the way I land. So I moved up to the ASP so I could fit everything, haven't even took it out for a spin yet, so I'm not going to part with it that quickly.

Where off to " Disney Land " ???

If that's what you call Aisling's secret penthouse apartment, then yeah. I'm going to Disney.

250M would be enough for an almost A-rated miner\trader Conda (except 8C powerplant - you don't need 8A for that, and usual D-rated sensors and life support). Just go and buy everything from LYR high-tech systems (I recommend Lembava and Shenich).
And yes, you totally should try the FDL. Much better for BH than Python, IMO (Not so much better if you like to armor tank - Ferdie is built with strong shields in mind, so get a 5A and at least four A-class boosters. If you have prismatic shield - use it)

I'm not much for armor tanking, though my GS copes very well. They haven't cracked my Python's shields in a RES yet (not while I wasn't afk, anyway), so if I go for the FdL I don't even bother investing in military grade armor. If I let them get through the thick shields on a FdL, I deserve to get croaked.
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[EUS]

My vote goes to mining conda.
On paper, I couldn't get the python to be the mining rig I wanted, I think it's missing just one more internal slot.
I'm curious as to why you chose a FG over FAS?

 

[Don Alvarez]

i'd change the python to a mining multipurpose ship, and get a fdl bounty hunting. the python is a great miner, the fdl is a great bounty hunter.

or i'd sell the whole fleet, keep the cobra, keep the Asp, and outfit a mining-combat conda, and go mining in a HAZ res. i tend to sell my fleets and fly a cobra till i know what to do next - it is interesting to see which ships you re-purchase and which you don't.

Is there any benefit on the mining side for going into a haz res? I've heard there was, never could find proof. Besides, where I mine, there actually are no res sites.

 

[biohazard15]

If I let them get through the thick shields on a FdL, I deserve to get croaked.
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5A + 4 A-class boosters can survive a wing of Conda and two FGS, without any help from cops.
At least mine can. Four C2 multicannons and C4 cannon, all gimballed. 4 pips in shields, 2 in weapons. You don't need anything in ENG. Just scan and shoot, and use chaffs if needed.
You may install one or two 4A SCBs, just in case. They're not really needed, except maybe HazRES. Firing one SCB heats the ship to 70%, no heatsinks needed.

 

[CMDR Corlas]

Is there any benefit on the mining side for going into a haz res? I've heard there was, never could find proof. Besides, where I mine, there actually are no res sites.

I usually mine in RES's. From what I understand you get a bonus in terms of resources mined, although I've never really tried to test it. Anecdotally it seems to hold up though. Not sure if a HazRES gives a greater benefit than Low or High though, aside from the adrenaline rush of terror you might get if a wing of NPCs wanders by.

 

[Don Alvarez]

My vote goes to mining conda.
On paper, I couldn't get the python to be the mining rig I wanted, I think it's missing just one more internal slot.
I'm curious as to why you chose a FG over FAS?

I'll be honest I never flew a FAS, but I like the GS because its an excellent wing support vessel. I only use it in a wing with my friends who are flying vultures, so that makes me the heavy. I can't describe it, I just like the feel of it. Like the old DS, its a good kinetic platform when used in consort with lighter fighters. Double boosters and chaff, A rated everything, Four class 2 MC's and gimbaled beams everywhere else, its tough and it has no power issues. When I wing up, I actually prefer it over the Python, with the only drawback that yes, its slow, and once the ammo goes, so do I.

 

[CMDR Corlas]

I'll be honest I never flew a FAS, but I like the GS because its an excellent wing support vessel. I only use it in a wing with my friends who are flying vultures, so that makes me the heavy. I can't describe it, I just like the feel of it. Like the old DS, its a good kinetic platform when used in consort with lighter fighters. Double boosters and chaff, A rated everything, Four class 2 MC's and gimbaled beams everywhere else, its tough and it has no power issues. When I wing up, I actually prefer it over the Python, with the only drawback that yes, its slow, and once the ammo goes, so do I.

Agreed, I found my FGS to be a fantastic heavy fighter. Never flew in a wing though, just solo in HazRES and Compromised Nav Beacons. Wonderful ship and surprisingly agile. My favorite loadout was two small/two medium gimballed pulses and two medium/one large fixed cannon. Melted small fighters and punched out big ships quickly. Ended up selling her to finance my Anaconda, which as proven to be a very worthy upgrade in this role.

 

[Mohrgan]

The FAS makes for a great all-'rounder/BH'er ship. I have mine set up as a Scavanger. Behold the "Catfish". I can hop around and do anything, less high volume trucking, the message board has to offer. Then, on the way back, I can drop into the closest HRES and crank up the credit making machine. I moved into an AspX for the same reason as above; Horizons. To fit out a simple explorer, for space and planets, I needed more internals than the DBX could offer.

I have no experience with mining, nor Pythins so, I'll leave that for others to discuss.

 

[Jesters09]

Ships aren't really goals, they are the tools for reaching goals. It sounds to me as if it might be worth you trying something different? Maybe get out of the bubble for a spell and see the sights? Sagittarius A or The Great Annihilator or Barnards Loop?
Ive seen some amazing sights doing some really stupid stuff.

Please disregard if I've missed your point.

If it's ship advancing, why not keep on trying them?
Like you, I have most of the worthy ones and could almost be considered a bit over the top.
I tried the FDL the other week and couldn't get on with it, even though people rave about it, I dint find it a comfortable ride.
That said, I'm not a fan of the medium sized Fed ships either, I'm not fond of their cockpit views.

I agree with you about the Python, I really love it. So much so, I have two.
She is a bit of a barge, but does have a usable boost turn rate and tanky shields.
I have one I use as a heavy combat gunboat and the other as an A graded medium freight.

I favour the Clipper for hunting due to hermanoeuvrability, easily being able to stay behind most ships.
Her shields are weak though.
I have the currier, but I've not flown her for a long time, I remember her being fun, but not as useful as other ships in my fleet.

Everybody needs at least one ASP and one Anaconda, leggy heavy and medium freighters and the can be refitted for deep exploration too.

Im not sure the Cutter is on your list as a goal, or even if she should be, I love mine despite her short comings, but I don't really have time for her at the moment.

Then there is the Vet, I'll leave it there.

Good luck in which ever endevour you choose, the great thing about Elite is, there is always something else to do.

I should add I'm quite fond of the Cobra 4, if you have access to her.
She's not much cop at combat, but makes an excellent utility ship.
She has a very flexible compartment layout, ideal as a medium short freighter and or as a planetary lander. Then again, maybe the ASP Scout fills this role better.

 

[Don Alvarez]

Ships aren't really goals, they are the tools for reaching goals. It sounds to me as if it might be worth you trying something different? Maybe get out of the bubble for a spell and see the sights? Sagittarius A or The Great Annihilator or Barnards Loop?
Ive seen some amazing sights doing some really stupid stuff.

Please disregard if I've missed your point.

If it's ship advancing, why not keep on trying them?

Its almost getting to that time for me to head outside the bubble again, and this time I get to touch down on some of them orbs.
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I do like to try ships, but I find once you get past a certain point there doesn't seem to be any purpose to revisit some of the less expensive ones. My first upgrade was an Adder, so it'll always have a special place. I learned to play in that ship, loved it. Though try as I might, I really can't see a purpose to owning one anymore other than to just own one.

Im not sure the Cutter is on your list as a goal, or even if she should be, I love mine despite her short comings, but I don't really have time for her at the moment.

Only if they drop the rank requirements, and I'd consider replacing my T9 as a bulk trader with it. As you see from my Avatar, I have no love for the Empire, or they for me.

 

[ocflyer]

Decisions, decisions. Been kicking the idea around in my head for about two weeks now. I've got basically two options. Right now my dedicated bounty hunter is an A-Rated Python, I also have an A-Rated Gunship for CZ's with wingmates, MineClipper, Asp Explorer, A-Rated Cobra Mission grinder, Type 9 for bulk trading and a dedicated Asp Explorer. And a Courier for giggles. I figure I may go in one of two directions. First, I may convert the Python into my dedicated miner and mothball the clipper, then get a Fer de Lance as my dedicated bounty hunter. Been thinking of trying a FdL for a while actually, but I just could never pull the trigger on that deal. Since both ships seemed to have their pros and cons I figured they more or less balanced out. Now that the FdL has resolved its power issues, I figure it may have the edge in combat and maybe its time to give one a try.
.
Option two is to keep with what I have, and the creds I have should be enough to oufit a mostly D-Rated MineConda (with an A rated FSD), and again mothball the Clipper and keep hunting in the Python (I been mining a lot lately) I have nothing against the Python, I rather like it actually, but I'm getting that itch again to just change things up a bit. Like when I bought that A-Rated Sidewinder to putz around in. What would you do?

If you only have a "quarter" billion, well then, you forfeit the privilege to use the term "billion". Meanwhile, we actual billionaires can rest easy that paupers can't fly ships above their station.

 

[goemon]

Is there any benefit on the mining side for going into a haz res? I've heard there was, never could find proof. Besides, where I mine, there actually are no res sites.

yes, there is somekind of bonus - but i just caught that idea from another thread. set your turrets to autofire, and collect bounties while you focus on mining. i somehow liked the idea. with the new AI maybe do it in High RES.