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Shelom Severasse
Black Fox Marauders
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Posted - 2014.02.10 22:16:00 -
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is because when it is 1 vs many, usually, the larger force wins. which is fine, and how it ought to be especially when regarding fleet fights. (pretty obvious right)
but what about people who actually like to have a challenge and dont want kills spoon fed to them? well, those are the solo pilots.
i like to fancy myself as a solo pilot, of course i participate in fleets occasionally, but the reason i log on to eve is for 1v1.
but try 1 vs a small gang? ya thats called getting blobbed and is no fun for the victim and is a hollow kill for the people on the KM.
so how do we give incentives to get more 1v1s for the people that actually enjoy them and arent f1 monkeys or kill mail whores?
one idea i had was that only the person who landed the final blow "gets the KM." As in the KM still shows everyone who assisted in the kill, but only the person who landed the final blow receives credit for the kill.
for example, i get on a tengu kill, but dont actually kill it, that tengu kill doesnt help my efficiency. (im not sure i worded that the best but i hope its understandable)
so you no longer get those 3-8 man gangs just looking for easy kills unless they purely enjoy the gank
but i can see a few holes in this and am not sure i would actually like my own idea being implemented
so my real question is, does anyone on the forums have any ideas as how to better solo pvp? or do you think solo is in its proper place? |
Tetsuo Tsukaya
Itinerant Empire
275
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Posted - 2014.02.10 22:26:00 -
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Solo is fine. There are plenty of 1v1s available as well as plenty of ways to fight against a larger gang without dying. |
Andre Vauban
Quantum Cats Syndicate Samurai Pizza Cats
228
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Posted - 2014.02.10 22:26:00 -
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Shelom Severasse wrote:is because when it is 1 vs many, usually, the larger force wins. which is fine, and how it ought to be especially when regarding fleet fights. (pretty obvious right)
but what about people who actually like to have a challenge and dont want kills spoon fed to them? well, those are the solo pilots.
i like to fancy myself as a solo pilot, of course i participate in fleets occasionally, but the reason i log on to eve is for 1v1.
but try 1 vs a small gang? ya thats called getting blobbed and is no fun for the victim and is a hollow kill for the people on the KM.
so how do we give incentives to get more 1v1s for the people that actually enjoy them and arent f1 monkeys or kill mail whores?
one idea i had was that only the person who landed the final blow "gets the KM." As in the KM still shows everyone who assisted in the kill, but only the person who landed the final blow receives credit for the kill.
for example, i get on a tengu kill, but dont actually kill it, that tengu kill doesnt help my efficiency. (im not sure i worded that the best but i hope its understandable)
so you no longer get those 3-8 man gangs just looking for easy kills unless they purely enjoy the gank
but i can see a few holes in this and am not sure i would actually like my own idea being implemented
so my real question is, does anyone on the forums have any ideas as how to better solo pvp? or do you think solo is in its proper place?
Other than adding ships with active link modules to killmails, solo is just fine in FW lowsec. QCATS is recruiting:-á https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=3896299 |
Syrias Bizniz
The Scope Gallente Federation
260
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Posted - 2014.02.10 22:42:00 -
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For steady flow of 1v1, ...
grab a frigate and roam FW space. And pay attention. Loads of it. You're very likely to get 'blobbed', and key to success is killing off your enemy before his backup arrives. If they suck, and you're good, you can chainfarm some kills.
For cruiser and above 1v1, ... well, ... maybe Syndicate?
Another good way of getting 1v1 is ... picking an enemy, and stay with him. Have a talk with him, kind, but not friendly. Exchange over the thrill of pvp, and set him to red. whenever you see him, he will see you, and you both know what's up soon. |
Loraine Gess
Confedeferate Union of Tax Legalists
81
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Posted - 2014.02.10 23:12:00 -
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You specifically mentioned solo is for pilots who "want a challenge". Stop complaining when someone brings you one you can't win. Want challenges? Pick on the big guys. Want to win? Pick on the small guys. |
Deen Wispa
Justified Chaos
669
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Posted - 2014.02.10 23:18:00 -
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Shelom Severasse wrote:is because when it is 1 vs many, usually, the larger force wins. which is fine, and how it ought to be especially when regarding fleet fights. (pretty obvious right)
but what about people who actually like to have a challenge and dont want kills spoon fed to them? well, those are the solo pilots.
i like to fancy myself as a solo pilot, of course i participate in fleets occasionally, but the reason i log on to eve is for 1v1.
but try 1 vs a small gang? ya thats called getting blobbed and is no fun for the victim and is a hollow kill for the people on the KM.
so how do we give incentives to get more 1v1s for the people that actually enjoy them and arent f1 monkeys or kill mail whores?
one idea i had was that only the person who landed the final blow "gets the KM." As in the KM still shows everyone who assisted in the kill, but only the person who landed the final blow receives credit for the kill.
for example, i get on a tengu kill, but dont actually kill it, that tengu kill doesnt help my efficiency. (im not sure i worded that the best but i hope its understandable)
so you no longer get those 3-8 man gangs just looking for easy kills unless they purely enjoy the gank
but i can see a few holes in this and am not sure i would actually like my own idea being implemented
so my real question is, does anyone on the forums have any ideas as how to better solo pvp? or do you think solo is in its proper place?
This game would be drastically different if Killboards didn't exist. So unless the KB system is overhauled, you have to accept things as they are. Solo in its current form is fine.
Honestly though, too many people place too much of an emphasis on solo piloting and create this holier than thou approach to solo. Eg; I'm better than you are because I choose to solo while you choose to [insert alternative form of pvp here]
What about other aspects of pvp like micro gang pvp of 2-5 pilots going up against other micro gangs? Or what about fleet pvp? I think it's just as satisfying working in a team environment.
And to be brutally honest, having run into alot of solo pilots, I think some of them are selfish players who lack proper team skills and communication. Not all, but some.
I say this as someone who used to solo back in the day. I don't consider myself a great solo pilot but proficient, at least.
Quote:so how do we give incentives to get more 1v1s for the people that actually enjoy them and arent f1 monkeys or kill mail whores?
I would propose a Buddhist approach then; Rely on your internal self rather than the outside world to quench your satisfaction.
Eg; If you consider yourself a pure soloist at heart, then the only incentive you need is the internal desire to be better at your craft. No reliance on external artificial tools or metrics are needed.
Namaste High Five. Yeah! C'est La Eve . |
Inxentas Ultramar
Ultramar Independent Contracting
1156
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Posted - 2014.02.10 23:52:00 -
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Loraine Gess wrote:You specifically mentioned solo is for pilots who "want a challenge". Stop complaining when someone brings you one you can't win. Want challenges? Pick on the big guys. Want to win? Pick on the small guys.
So simple, so much truth. I enjoy solo by switching it up. Eat scrubs, get overconfident, DIAF. Swallow hubris, rince, repeat. Keeping to either side of the spectrum gets boring. I now feel a need to get out of my current region, fighting the same people over and over in systems I know from the back of my hand, is boring too. You get blobbed less if you are not up against the usual suspects. |
Joshvader star
ReD. Vengance Circle-Of-Two
1
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Posted - 2014.02.10 23:54:00 -
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Loraine Gess wrote:You specifically mentioned solo is for pilots who "want a challenge". Stop complaining when someone brings you one you can't win. Want challenges? Pick on the big guys. Want to win? Pick on the small guys.
Epic troll. Very helpful.. not.. |
X Gallentius
Justified Chaos
2014
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Posted - 2014.02.11 00:25:00 -
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Shelom Severasse wrote: so how do we give incentives to get more 1v1s for the people that actually enjoy them and arent f1 monkeys or kill mail whores?
(Not directed at you personally) Quit flying OP solo boats like Hawks and Sentinels and then whine about "solo is dead". Instead, fly something the other guy thinks he can beat and you'll get more solo fights. |
Vyktor Abyss
Abyss Research Abyss Alliance
431
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Posted - 2014.02.11 01:00:00 -
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I've been soloing for years.
It is not dying as people will always choose to fly solo for the fun and thrill of victory no matter how rare...
There have been several changes by CCP that make solo harder - such as increasing hitpoints over the years to favour tank over gank - which often means enemy support can get there and outnumber you.
I'd argue that people use 'bait' a lot more nowadays too to initiate fights rather than actually go roaming to search for targets. It is a fairly lazy and low risk way to initiate, which often catches out solo pvpers, but it works and allows people to mitigate costs knowing they are likely to lose the bait but not the more expensive stuff.
There are plenty of solo pvpers out there though, unfortunately you're normally forced to do it (if you want to be successful) in some kitey nanofag ship like a Navy Omen (video links easily found). But CCP are balancing this game more along the lines of group fun not solo fun - so the days of the WTFsoloDeeps machines like the old 5 Ogre II Myrm, The Fagabond and Nos Domi are long gone.
If you want to win at solo you need to take a much more holistic view. The real fun is just managing to kill a bit before you die horribly. |
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IbanezLaney
The Church of Awesome Caldari State Capturing
903
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Posted - 2014.02.11 01:49:00 -
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I agree with the OP.
This is why my corp runs its Solo Fleets.
If you want to get your soul to heaven, trust in me. Now don't judge or question. You are broken now, but faith can heal you. Just do everything I tell you to do. (Opiate - Tool) |
Loraine Gess
Confedeferate Union of Tax Legalists
81
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Posted - 2014.02.11 03:07:00 -
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Joshvader star wrote:Loraine Gess wrote:You specifically mentioned solo is for pilots who "want a challenge". Stop complaining when someone brings you one you can't win. Want challenges? Pick on the big guys. Want to win? Pick on the small guys. Epic troll. Very helpful.. not..
War is not a manhood issue. War is not a sporting event where two teams come to the field under pre-arranged terms. It is not your duty to wave your cause's flag bravely and loudly. War is about inflicting damage upon a rival. The damage may be economic, morale-based, or you might bump them into ******* oblivion. You want to "solo"? Die in the fire you deserve. I will always opt to bring superior numbers where possible, I will always opt to disadvantage you in every way possible, I will always strive to gain the biggest advantage from my actions. ECM is "unfair"? Tough ****, enjoy being beaten into submission while you're helpless. My gang is too big? Wah, wah, I motivated a dozen pilots to fly under me, and your ridiculous self-posturing does nothing for your utility.
The only reason the "solo" mentality still exists in any form in EVE is because it allows the trumpet bearer to possibly come to terms under a favorable engagement circumstance - that is, denying the enemy reinforcements. |
djentropy Ovaert
Crazy Bird Inc.
57
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Posted - 2014.02.11 03:37:00 -
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OP, it's called a "Duel."
It's right there in the right click menu.
You don't even have to leave Carebear land for it.
Get so tired of people in low/null crying because they got caught and spanked by a superior force. Smart players tend to band together and pick fights that result in victory - versus some weird code of what is "fair" or not.
This is not a gentlemen's pistol dual at 20meters. This is Eve.
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djentropy Ovaert
Crazy Bird Inc.
57
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Posted - 2014.02.11 03:43:00 -
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Loraine Gess wrote:ECM is "unfair"? Tough ****, enjoy being beaten into submission while you're helpless. My gang is too big? Wah, wah, I motivated a dozen pilots to fly under me, and your ridiculous self-posturing does nothing for your utility.
THIS. So well said.
This character is two months old, and I already have a list of "pro" players (very active killboards, over 5 years old) who have cried about the fact that I jammed them while others reduced them to dust is somehow "unfair."
All of this from a T1 Griffin. With about 1,000 EHP. If you are unable to counter a single ship that can generally be alpha killed by anything - and then cry that things are "unfair" - you just fail at Eve.
The tears from "pro" PVP players who allow themselves to be caught by a superior force and then whine about how if it was a "1v1" fight they would have won - the most epic lulz in all of Eve. Well, it was not a 1vs1 fight, you got spanked, now type "gf" into local and plot some revenge. |
Taoist Dragon
Bastion of Mad Behaviour Caldari State Capturing
862
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Posted - 2014.02.11 03:54:00 -
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IbanezLaney wrote:I agree with the OP. This is why my corp runs its Solo Fleets.
This is true. That's why my solo kills have dropped of recently. These gits keep whoring onto my solo kills!
On a more serious note. Solo is not dead and in reality is not dieing either. The 1v1's the op is talking about are still very much a part of low sec life. 2/3 of my kills are solo and probably a similar umber of my deaths as well.
1v1 are out there, you just need to look for them.
And don't forget the 1v many. These can rack up some amazing moments in eve when you get to separate some of a blob then kill them in front of their mates! That is the Way, the Tao.
Balance is everything.
http://taoistdragon.blogspot.com.au/ |
IbanezLaney
The Church of Awesome Caldari State Capturing
904
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Posted - 2014.02.11 04:06:00 -
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Taoist Dragon wrote:IbanezLaney wrote:I agree with the OP. This is why my corp runs its Solo Fleets. This is true. That's why my solo kills have dropped of recently. These gits keep whoring onto my solo kills! On a more serious note. Solo is not dead and in reality is not dieing either. The 1v1's the op is talking about are still very much a part of low sec life. 2/3 of my kills are solo and probably a similar umber of my deaths as well. 1v1 are out there, you just need to look for them. And don't forget the 1v many. These can rack up some amazing moments in eve when you get to separate some of a blob then kill them in front of their mates!
Hey man we are all solo when we ***** on your solo kills. Its all legit. If you want to get your soul to heaven, trust in me. Now don't judge or question. You are broken now, but faith can heal you. Just do everything I tell you to do. (Opiate - Tool) |
Shadow Adanza
Quantum Cats Syndicate Samurai Pizza Cats
164
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Posted - 2014.02.11 04:07:00 -
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Are you suggesting coconuts migrate? |
Bienator II
madmen of the skies
2452
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Posted - 2014.02.11 04:43:00 -
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i solo a lot. And if someone is asking me for a 1vs1 its very likely that i will decline. Why? Because eve is not arena warfare - not for me at least. I don't like the idea to direct counters to certain fits since the outcome is usually predefined. Being in open space where the situation can change any time makes it more interesting and is probably the primary reason why i play eve and not a game with matchmaking and instances. eve style bounties (done) dust boarding parties imagine there is war and everybody cloaks - join FW |
Dan Carter Murray
506
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Posted - 2014.02.11 07:17:00 -
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Deen Wispa wrote:This game would be drastically different if Killboards didn't exist. So unless the KB system is overhauled, you have to accept things as they are. Solo in its current form is fine.
This.
They should get rid of killboards imo.
http://mfi.re/?j7ldoco 50GB free space @ MediaFire.com |
Bad Messenger
Nasranite Watch
683
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Posted - 2014.02.11 13:05:00 -
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Dan Carter Murray wrote:Deen Wispa wrote:This game would be drastically different if Killboards didn't exist. So unless the KB system is overhauled, you have to accept things as they are. Solo in its current form is fine. This. They should get rid of killboards imo.
If you die constantly to same guys you do not engage those anymore, no matter if there is kill boards or not. |
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Thanatos Marathon
Black Fox Marauders
162
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Posted - 2014.02.11 14:41:00 -
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Shelom instead of posting on the forums maybe ask in corp chat/TS so you don't get branded as another Paul.
Step one is to use ships that aren't OP in 1 v 1s so people will take the fight. Step two is to learn how to drag groups apart so you can pick them off one at a time (training towards this will induce many a loss mail, and even once you are very good at it you will still lose a ton of ships). BLFOX is currently recruiting |
X Gallentius
Justified Chaos
2015
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Posted - 2014.02.11 14:49:00 -
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Loraine Gess wrote:War is not a manhood issue. War is not a sporting event where two teams come to the field under pre-arranged terms. It is not your duty to wave your cause's flag bravely and loudly. War is about inflicting damage upon a rival. The damage may be economic, morale-based, or you might bump them into ******* oblivion. You want to "solo"? Die in the fire you deserve. I will always opt to bring superior numbers where possible, I will always opt to disadvantage you in every way possible, I will always strive to gain the biggest advantage from my actions. ECM is "unfair"? Tough ****, enjoy being beaten into submission while you're helpless. My gang is too big? Wah, wah, I motivated a dozen pilots to fly under me, and your ridiculous self-posturing does nothing for your utility.
Hey look it's "EVE IS WAR" guy! This guy (under many different names) shows up every now and then thinking that low sec is like null sec and that the biggest baddest fleet always wins.
Running around low sec in a 60 man T2 HAC may be the way to show dominance in an area, but it's temprary and it is a poor wayof "inflicting maximum damage on your enemy". People will just dock up and wait for your big p****s fleet to move on. Or, better yet, they'll move on until you leave.
Sometimes the best way to wear down your enemy is to get him to engage. The only way to get him to engage is to appear weak. Hence, solo in "weak" ship.
Now "EVE IS WAR" guy can support solo fighting as well. We're all happy. Kumbyeyah baby! |
Agondray
Avenger Mercenaries VOID Intergalactic Forces
26
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Posted - 2014.02.11 16:11:00 -
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blobbing the target with no losses until they get blobbed back allows killboard ***** to go "hey look at the rifter the 60 of us killed" |
takedoom
Privateer.
55
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Posted - 2014.02.11 20:29:00 -
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Well you could try not fighting a gang ill-prepared and find 1v1 bouts instead. http://spinthatdamnship.ytmnd.com/
I am not a thief. I am a treasure hunter. |
snake03
6
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Posted - 2014.02.12 04:03:00 -
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Loraine Gess wrote:Joshvader star wrote:Loraine Gess wrote:You specifically mentioned solo is for pilots who "want a challenge". Stop complaining when someone brings you one you can't win. Want challenges? Pick on the big guys. Want to win? Pick on the small guys. Epic troll. Very helpful.. not.. War is not a manhood issue. War is not a sporting event where two teams come to the field under pre-arranged terms. It is not your duty to wave your cause's flag bravely and loudly. War is about inflicting damage upon a rival. The damage may be economic, morale-based, or you might bump them into ******* oblivion. You want to "solo"? Die in the fire you deserve. I will always opt to bring superior numbers where possible, I will always opt to disadvantage you in every way possible, I will always strive to gain the biggest advantage from my actions. ECM is "unfair"? Tough ****, enjoy being beaten into submission while you're helpless. My gang is too big? Wah, wah, I motivated a dozen pilots to fly under me, and your ridiculous self-posturing does nothing for your utility. The only reason the "solo" mentality still exists in any form in EVE is because it allows the trumpet bearer to possibly come to terms under a favorable engagement circumstance - that is, denying the enemy reinforcements.
Please don't compare real world war to what happens in an online game like EVE. Also, not all pvp in this game is war based anyway, some players outright murder your ass.(WTFBBQGANKED).... I'm just a modern day caveman in search of a bigger club. |
Death ToU
Screaming Hayabusa
52
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Posted - 2014.02.12 17:51:00 -
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Solo is perfectly viable. Dry your eyes, and check out our killboard :) |
JuricM
The Church of Awesome Caldari State Capturing
0
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Posted - 2014.02.12 18:06:00 -
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Hope y'all don't mind, I'm just gonna take a quick shot and ***** on this solo thread! |
Loraine Gess
Confedeferate Union of Tax Legalists
85
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Posted - 2014.02.12 20:15:00 -
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X Gallentius wrote:Loraine Gess wrote:War is not a manhood issue. War is not a sporting event where two teams come to the field under pre-arranged terms. It is not your duty to wave your cause's flag bravely and loudly. War is about inflicting damage upon a rival. The damage may be economic, morale-based, or you might bump them into ******* oblivion. You want to "solo"? Die in the fire you deserve. I will always opt to bring superior numbers where possible, I will always opt to disadvantage you in every way possible, I will always strive to gain the biggest advantage from my actions. ECM is "unfair"? Tough ****, enjoy being beaten into submission while you're helpless. My gang is too big? Wah, wah, I motivated a dozen pilots to fly under me, and your ridiculous self-posturing does nothing for your utility.
Hey look it's "EVE IS WAR" guy! This guy (under many different names) shows up every now and then thinking that low sec is like null sec and that the biggest baddest fleet always wins. Running around low sec in a 60 man T2 HAC may be the way to show dominance in an area, but it's temprary and it is a poor wayof "inflicting maximum damage on your enemy". People will just dock up and wait for your big p****s fleet to move on. Or, better yet, they'll move on until you leave. Sometimes the best way to wear down your enemy is to get him to engage. The only way to get him to engage is to appear weak. Hence, solo in "weak" ship. Now "EVE IS WAR" guy can support solo fighting as well. We're all happy. Kumbyeyah baby!
That's just called baiting, should never involve a solo pilot, and has nothing to do with it. |
Loraine Gess
Confedeferate Union of Tax Legalists
85
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Posted - 2014.02.12 20:16:00 -
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snake03 wrote:Loraine Gess wrote:Joshvader star wrote:Loraine Gess wrote:You specifically mentioned solo is for pilots who "want a challenge". Stop complaining when someone brings you one you can't win. Want challenges? Pick on the big guys. Want to win? Pick on the small guys. Epic troll. Very helpful.. not.. War is not a manhood issue. War is not a sporting event where two teams come to the field under pre-arranged terms. It is not your duty to wave your cause's flag bravely and loudly. War is about inflicting damage upon a rival. The damage may be economic, morale-based, or you might bump them into ******* oblivion. You want to "solo"? Die in the fire you deserve. I will always opt to bring superior numbers where possible, I will always opt to disadvantage you in every way possible, I will always strive to gain the biggest advantage from my actions. ECM is "unfair"? Tough ****, enjoy being beaten into submission while you're helpless. My gang is too big? Wah, wah, I motivated a dozen pilots to fly under me, and your ridiculous self-posturing does nothing for your utility. The only reason the "solo" mentality still exists in any form in EVE is because it allows the trumpet bearer to possibly come to terms under a favorable engagement circumstance - that is, denying the enemy reinforcements. Please don't compare real world war to what happens in an online game like EVE. Also, not all pvp in this game is war based anyway, some players outright murder your ass.(WTFBBQGANKED)....
You are not very good at PvP then. |
X Gallentius
Justified Chaos
2021
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Posted - 2014.02.12 21:40:00 -
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Loraine Gess wrote:That's just called baiting, should never involve a solo pilot, and has nothing to do with it. Pretty absolute there "EVE IS WAR" guy. Sun Tzu would be ashamed of you. |
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