Sell me a "big three" ship

Urbanski101

Urbanski101
So up to now I've not bothered getting one of the big three / four ships as I can't really think of anything to do with it. Credits aren't the issue, I have easily enough cash to buy & outfit one in any config and still enough for many rebuys.

For combat I have an engineered FDL that can take on just about anything in PVE.

For exploring I have my ASPX

For hauling / trade and missions I have my Python

For mats gathering / scouting / data missions / smuggling and just larking around i have my Cobra MkIII.

One area I haven't got into is SLFs and that's something I would like to do but I have a gunship that could do that.

So why should I get one....I'm really struggling to justify it....any help or suggestions would be appreciated (I'm PvE only BTW).

I have no Empire rank at all so the cutter is out, it's a conda, vette or Type 10....but why?
 
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777Driver

777Driver
Urbanski101 said:
I have no Empire rank at all so the cutter is out, it's a conda, vette or Type 10....but why?
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You answered your own question, if you don't need one don't buy one. The only thing missing from your setup is a ship that can haul over 500 tonnes and carry a fighter. If it doesn't interest you, save your credits.

Personally I like to mix things up, fly all ranges of ships and customise them for certain roles. In a T-10 or Cutter I can haul 400/500+ tonnes cargo whilst carrying out an assination mission, carry a GU97, SRV and still have room for other toys. The big ships are basically mobile bases, you don't get that same flexibility from small or med pad ships.

Python is a great multi role though, just limited, only main plus point is medium pads, not an issue considering the amount of large pad ports in the galaxy, absolutely dwarfs med pad only stations.

If anything I'd say get an Anaconda freighter build, use it as a storage barge for all your engineered stuff, make it a project to slowly do up. The Anaconda is great for long range community goal haulage.
 
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SpaceScania

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Urbanski101 said:
So up to now I've not bothered getting one of the big three / four ships as I can't really think of anything to do with it. Credits aren't the issue, I have easily enough cash to buy & outfit one in any config and still enough for many rebuys.

For combat I have an engineered FDL that can take on just about anything in PVE.

For exploring I have my ASPX

For hauling / trade and missions I have my Python

For mats gathering / scouting / data missions / smuggling and just larking around i have my Cobra MkIII.

One area I haven't got into is SLFs and that's something I would like to do but I have a gunship that could do that.

So why should I get one....I'm really struggling to justify it....any help or suggestions would be appreciated (I'm PvE only BTW).

I have no Empire rank at all so the cutter is out, it's a conda, vette or Type 10....but why?
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I can think of a couple of reasons which may or may not be applicable to you?

Trading
With the new wing missions, there are going to be haulage missions that require you to haul massive quantities of cargo. Thousands of tons. Unless you are playing in a wing you’ll want a large ship to be able to complete these missions in a timely manner. Also, larger ships sure are an advantage if you are doing CG’s and want to get into the top 10%.

Exploration:
If you want to build a ship that you can take more risks in out in the black, you’ll want lots of AMFU’s and repair limpets. The Asp Explorer is awesome but it doesn’t have the slots to carry the repair limpets and the cargo needed to hold them unless you drop the shield? But for a kitchen sink exploration ship that can last out in the black the Anaconda is probably the best, and the Type-10 could also be pretty awesome.
 

Marklar_

Marklar_
The only thing a big ship offers you that you can't get from smaller ships is huge cargo capacity. For bulk trading, you want one of the big three, preferably a Cutter. The extra module and cargo capacity is good for mining too. Everything else you can do pretty much as well in a smaller ship.

Having said that, it's a lot of fun to go around Godzilla-stomping NPCs in a big ship, and it's convenient to have so much loadout flexibility. The big ships are mainly for people who like flying big ships, they aren't mandatory end-game ships or anything, you can ignore them if you want to.
 

damon8r351

damon8r351
FDL's more maneuverable than any of the big 3, so if you're satisfied with its performance...

Anaconda has a better jump range than the Asp, but again, if you're satisfied with the jump range...

All the big 3 have much more cargo space than the Python, but then again they can't land at outposts, so....

Cobra's a fantastic little ship to fly, so...

Yeah, I got nothing.
 

Siobhan

Siobhan
Personally I love my 'conda. It combines great legs with a SLF, huge cargo and it's tough as old boots in a fight.

But for fun, I prefer my python, asp and cobra.

The 'conda's problem is it does everything well without a refit. IOW boring. At least a python needs refitting for different roles...
 

wrmiller

W
Can't answer that last question for you, as it's a personal decision. However, I personally have had all three and the only one I have left is the Corvette.

You say that your FDL can take on just about anything in PvE. So can mine. But my Corvette can take on anything. Period. I show up in him and just kill everything in sight. Some would call it boring, but I call it fun. :)

Once engineered, it handles like my engineered Python. I have both configured as armed traders and fly them both, even though I do spend most of my time nowadays in my Corvette. It cannot land at outposts, and my Python has a 6Ly advantage in jump range, but my Corvette has a much nastier bite for those NPC pirates stupid enough to interdict him.

SC handling is the best of the big three and quite comfortable for sightseeing. Normal space handling is good enough that I don't need turrets, nor a SLF to hold my own in a fight, although the SLF does add some fun to the carnage. Can't say that about either of the other two. I have two huge G5 overcharged w/autoloader MCs up top and they literally hammer through anything. Add long range burst lasers everywhere else and nothing lasts for very long.

My FDL now spends it time collecting dust at Jameson...

Just one person's experience. :D
 
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Susanna

Susanna
Urbanski101 said:
So up to now I've not bothered getting one of the big three / four ships as I can't really think of anything to do with it. Credits aren't the issue, I have easily enough cash to buy & outfit one in any config and still enough for many rebuys.

For combat I have an engineered FDL that can take on just about anything in PVE.

For exploring I have my ASPX

For hauling / trade and missions I have my Python

For mats gathering / scouting / data missions / smuggling and just larking around i have my Cobra MkIII.

One area I haven't got into is SLFs and that's something I would like to do but I have a gunship that could do that.

So why should I get one....I'm really struggling to justify it....any help or suggestions would be appreciated (I'm PvE only BTW).

I have no Empire rank at all so the cutter is out, it's a conda, vette or Type 10....but why?
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Bah, you can get the rank in a day with Charity missions for 500mil each! So getting A Cutter/Vette is easy with the cash... Don't let that be a show stopper...

Anyhows, Why buy a Anaconda/T10/Cutter/Vette - simply for the fun of trying something a bit different!

I love my Vettes! Next would be my Condas (JC and combat variants) and lastly would be my Cutter - mostly because of its poor manoeuvrability but still an Awesome ship to fly!

There you go!
 

Stealthie

Stealthie
Just buy an Anaconda.

Different ships are better for different things but the Annie really is the boss "do it all" ship.

I can't really explain it but I think the 'vette and the T10 take quite a bit of effort and thought to "get right" whereas, with the Annie, you just buy it, A/D rate everything, get the FSD engineered and then throw a heap of guns at it and you're ready to go.

I suppose if you have a specific reason to buy a big ship then it might require a bit more thought but, for use as a multirole, it doesn't take a lot of effort to build an Annie that is capable and useful.
 

Urbanski101

Urbanski101
Thanks for the feedback.

My initial thought is to get the conda as it's multirole and with a bit of engineering can be fairly mobile to get around the bubble and get to those CGs.

I'm also not a fan of Empire ships so that's another reason why the cutter takes a back seat. Not keen on the looks of the T10.

So it's really the conda or vette.

At this point I'm thinking it's really so I can experience flying a big ship...that's the best I can come up with but if I can find a real use for it that would be a bonus.
 

gpcustoms

gpcustoms
I have them all and have gone back to smaller boats that jump and can take missions without the time consuming board flips.:x
The Anaconda really does almost everything well but is not as nimble as a Vette. Type 10 is my favorite miner but turns awfull in supercruise. The Cutter turns like its in mud but can carry everything including the kitchen sink:eek:
I love the Vette but it just has no jump range,...but does turn really well.
I hope you have a great experience with the choice you make and share the details :D
 

Lobey

Lobey
If you haven't found the need so far, don't bother - they are all pretty crap - Anaconda is best all rounder but it's like flying an oil tanker - view out the window is spoiled by the deck as well. Corvette looks quite nice if you always wanted something that would fit into the Battlestar Galactica universe - otherwise it's pretty annoying. Cutter is the worst ship in the game as far as I'm concerned - Looks absolutely ghastly and is flown by the same folk who drive BMW's and Audi's - I suspect purple hair is mandatory for all owners.
Chieftain and Krait are the upcoming interesting ships, otherwise Python, Dropship variants, Cobra variants, dbx's and Imperial eagle are the current most interesting ships on offer.
In my opinionated opinion of course :D
 

Stealthie

Stealthie
Urbanski101 said:
At this point I'm thinking it's really so I can experience flying a big ship...that's the best I can come up with but if I can find a real use for it that would be a bonus.
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I deliberately avoided buying an Anaconda for 2 years, just cos I object to it's stupidly low weight and it seems like an "easy mode" option.

Then I bought one.
Now I own 4. :eek:

None of them are my "top tier" ships for any role.
I use my Cutter for hauling cargo.
I use my Corvette for combat.
I use my T10 for, erm, no good reason.

The Anaconda is a ship that you can just jump into, go anywhere and know that you'll probably be able to do a bit of everything when you get there.
 

Lobey

Lobey
777Driver said:
Hey, I own a V6 truck..
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Is your hair purple ? and why not a V8 for heaven's sake - trying to save the planet or something ? .... ;)

Stealthie said:
I deliberately avoided buying an Anaconda for 2 years, just cos I object to it's stupidly low weight and it seems like an "easy mode" option.

Then I bought one.
Now I own 4. :eek:

None of them are my "top tier" ships for any role.
I use my Cutter for hauling cargo.
I use my Corvette for combat.
I use my T10 for, erm, no good reason.

The Anaconda is a ship that you can just jump into, go anywhere and know that you'll probably be able to do a bit of everything when you get there.
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It is in all fairness an excellent all rounder - it just suffers from not being a Python really.
 

jmp470

J
I can sum it up quickly for you: Cutter with SLF. I get a fully combat cutter with 26LY jump range, I can get it to 28LY by going size 6 shield vs size 8. I can drop to a size 5 and haul more cargo too. But, once you get over a billion credits it all becomes relative anyways.

Once you go engineered Cutter, you cannot go back to other ships. However, I have high hopes for the Chieftain. I use to be a Python, FDL, Corvette person. But, none of them come close to the versatility of the Cutter.

With the Cutter, you don’t need a home station to gather your ships, it is a true home away from home. I have sold every other Hull in the game, but, kept the engineered parts.
 

Urbanski101

Urbanski101
Yeah the vette looks cool....and I really like it's military bearing. Also it seems to be the most agile of the three, I get the feeling it's the most 'me' of the three and has more potential cargo space....that jump range is a real downer though.

Conda....as everyone has said you can do anything in it and do it well, it's the Pythons big brother and I love the Python.....hmmm decisions, decisions.
 

777Driver

777Driver
Lobey said:
Is your hair purple ? and why not a V8 for heaven's sake - trying to save the planet or something ? .... ;)
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Last V8 I drove was written off within days of getting the keys, I don't trust myself, hence why I drive a slow truck. Pretty sure my hair was purple at one stage tho, teenage punk raawk and all that.
 
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