Shield Strippers - A Thread About Weapons

IndigoWyrd

IndigoWyrd
I don't PvP, but for annoying thick shields, like those found on more advanced Wing Assassination missions, I find a good old fashioned ramming does a nice quick job of it.
 

DaggerSnake

DaggerSnake
CMDR Corlas said:
I've been playing around with my large Guardian Plasma Chargers, and they've been pretty fun. Less damage than my Plasma Accelerators, but, well, they're different at least. And I like the idea that I can theoretically damage Thargoids.

The damage seems to occasionally be wildly inconsistent though. One time a burst will take nearly a full ring off a high-ranked Python or Anaconda, but other times, I'll land two or even three hits on an Adder with all rings in the red, and his shields will survive. Anyone else seen that? Or anyone heard FD comment on the issue?
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Yea, it seems inconsistant to me too. Do you think that it's the variable damage? I havent experimented, but fast shots vs single charged shots vs medium charge but more per second shots? I like using them because the variable control adds a fun fire component to them. I tend to rapid fire when targets are at a distance, but up close I charge to get a full hit.
 

CMDR Corlas

CMDR Corlas
DaggerSnake said:
Yea, it seems inconsistant to me too. Do you think that it's the variable damage? I havent experimented, but fast shots vs single charged shots vs medium charge but more per second shots? I like using them because the variable control adds a fun fire component to them. I tend to rapid fire when targets are at a distance, but up close I charge to get a full hit.
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I made a bug report, if you wouldn't mind commenting with your experiences, it'd be appreciated.
 

Branithar

Branithar
Whoever mentioned how great cascade reverb mines are, I second, or third that opinion. They are indeed a hoot. I have a couple rapid-fire cascade reverb mines and a couple Ion Distruptor mines (it forces thruster reboot...super annoying) on my Cutter. When I was goofing around, I pulled the trigger and didn’t move until they exploded, and my 6A shields instantly dropped to 0% health.

I just need to practice with mines, ‘cause an NPC pirate dodged the mines, and a System Authority Vessel came to the respond, and flew into a couple of my mines and I became Wanted in both Sothis and Ceos...with 728 tons of cargo. Yikes!
 

CMDR Corlas

CMDR Corlas
Branithar said:
I just need to practice with mines, ‘cause an NPC pirate dodged the mines, and a System Authority Vessel came to the respond, and flew into a couple of my mines and I became Wanted in both Sothis and Ceos...with 728 tons of cargo. Yikes!
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That was my experience with mines, basically, and why I rarely use them.

Why this game has g bullets with built-in IFF and an auto-destruct so it doesn't damage friendlies - on EACH BULLET, that's insane - and yet doesn't use that tech on mines, I will never know.
 

CMDR Corlas

CMDR Corlas
Ok, so after building out and playing around with my updated Viper Mk III build, I have to say I am a huge fan of the Plasma Charger. If they can fix the "no damage" bug, then all the better.

Also, I'd love some Guardian-capable engineers for this this. A lightweight mod for my Viper would be amazing...
 
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