I've returned to play again after quite some time and, as I usually do when (re)joining a game later in the party, I try my best to read up before asking questions.
I spent the last couple days doing that and I'm back into the swing of things mostly, my ships were engineered old school without being god rolls and I'm already getting my main combat ship updated on that front. What I'm missing is a sort of bigger picture on combat build comparisons.
The last time I properly played was before the engineers re-design. I own a few ships but my goto PVE combat ship was the FAS (second the Vulture) due to speed, manoeuvrability, hull strength (grew to dislike shield tank builds due to excessive down time) and decent weapons options but I'm fully aware that several new ships have been released.
I'm getting the impression not a whole lot has changed since then despite this but any "filling in the gaps" would be appreciated.
So, in short... Is the FAS still competent at what it's always been good for or are there other options that fit a similar roll but offer more fire power?
I have seen the Mamba and it caught my eye but if it's just a faster FDL, I'm not sure it's worth investing in. Speed is one element I like about the FAS but I love the agility of the Vulture (I just find the hard points a touch limiting) and the FAS always filled the niche between that and the more sluggish fighter types. I'm not sure I'd be willing to invest time in a higher dps option if it's just "fast in a straight line".
So any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
I spent the last couple days doing that and I'm back into the swing of things mostly, my ships were engineered old school without being god rolls and I'm already getting my main combat ship updated on that front. What I'm missing is a sort of bigger picture on combat build comparisons.
The last time I properly played was before the engineers re-design. I own a few ships but my goto PVE combat ship was the FAS (second the Vulture) due to speed, manoeuvrability, hull strength (grew to dislike shield tank builds due to excessive down time) and decent weapons options but I'm fully aware that several new ships have been released.
I'm getting the impression not a whole lot has changed since then despite this but any "filling in the gaps" would be appreciated.
So, in short... Is the FAS still competent at what it's always been good for or are there other options that fit a similar roll but offer more fire power?
I have seen the Mamba and it caught my eye but if it's just a faster FDL, I'm not sure it's worth investing in. Speed is one element I like about the FAS but I love the agility of the Vulture (I just find the hard points a touch limiting) and the FAS always filled the niche between that and the more sluggish fighter types. I'm not sure I'd be willing to invest time in a higher dps option if it's just "fast in a straight line".
So any ideas?
Thanks in advance!