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SGT FUNYOUN
Arachnea Phoenix Battalion
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Posted - 2014.09.18 01:46:00 -
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I know this has probably been asked to death (and yes I checked the Commonly Proposed thread, not on there... yet) but what the heck are Smartbombs really good for?
I know the description basically says that they are suicidally useless in a fleet "as they damage both hostile and otherwise" (Smartbomb Description Info) and it says something about being good against drones. I have also heard they can do a number as an anti-missile screen but from what I have read and I understand, they can only be used anywhere other than Hog Sec, and with a-ávery low DPS, no boosts from the ship itself, the CAP they absolutely suck up and their abysmal maximum range of only 6KM on even a BattleShip class one...
... what the F are they good for???
And can CCP do some reworking of them so they get some actual use? Maybe make them so you can use them in a fleet somehow or something? I have like 30 or 40 of them sitting in various stations around New Eden collecting dust.
Seriously, can these things get some good hard lovin'? |
Komi Toran
Paragon Trust The Bastion
236
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Posted - 2014.09.18 01:51:00 -
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And this was just put up today. |
Gadget Helmsdottir
Gadget's Workshop
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Posted - 2014.09.18 02:08:00 -
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SGT FUNYOUN wrote:I know this has probably been asked to death (and yes I checked the Commonly Proposed thread, not on there... yet) but what the heck are Smartbombs really good for?
I know the description basically says that they are suicidally useless in a fleet "as they damage both hostile and otherwise" (Smartbomb Description Info) and it says something about being good against drones. I have also heard they can do a number as an anti-missile screen but from what I have read and I understand, they can only be used anywhere other than Hog Sec, and with a-ávery low DPS, no boosts from the ship itself, the CAP they absolutely suck up and their abysmal maximum range of only 6KM on even a BattleShip class one...
... what the F are they good for???
And can CCP do some reworking of them so they get some actual use? Maybe make them so you can use them in a fleet somehow or something? I have like 30 or 40 of them sitting in various stations around New Eden collecting dust.
Seriously, can these things get some good hard lovin'?
Take your meds, sweetie.
Smartbombs are mis-named. That might be why you seem so confused. They're omni-directional pulses originating from your ship that do not require target locking and deliver instant damage to anything in range of the pulse. They're one of the few true AOE's in EvE.
They are pods' worst nighmares. They can be used to screen from missiles to a degree. The can keep messing with the enemy even when you're fully ECM'ed. Thier purpose is to hit everything within range of the pulse, regardless of anything else. Yes they have serious drawbacks, but just how powerful would you want these things?
Hope this clears some of your confusion...
--Gadget |
Daichi Yamato
Xero Security and Technologies
1894
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Posted - 2014.09.18 02:13:00 -
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knew what it was with out even opening the link.
yeah smartbombs are used fairly widely.
gatecamps drone clearing fire walling pipebombing clearing scramming tacklers AoE ganking making pretty discos
they've never been buffed or nerfed as far as im aware because they are just that freaking sweet. EVE FAQ "7.2 CAN I AVOID PVP COMPLETELY?No; there are no systems or locations in New Eden where PvP may be completely avoided""So it will be up to a pilot to remain vigilant wherever they may be flying and be ready for anything at any time" |
Lyra Gerie
Garoun Investment Bank Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2014.09.18 07:27:00 -
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Admittedly smaller smart bombs need a buff as their range is pathetic. Really only large and sometimes medium SBs prove useful at all and only in a handful of situations. small and micro are just kind of entirely useless. |
Sigras
Conglomo
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Posted - 2014.09.18 07:48:00 -
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I believe the word is irony... |
SGT FUNYOUN
Arachnea Phoenix Battalion
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Posted - 2014.09.18 09:40:00 -
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Ok... duly noted.
I stand corrected and educated.
Thanks guys... think I'll go apply over at RnK now. |
Amyclas Amatin
Eternity INC. Goonswarm Federation
345
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Posted - 2014.09.18 09:44:00 -
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Yeah, I'm sure they take anyone these days... For more information on the New Order of High-Sec, please visit: http://www.minerbumping.com/ High-Sec has a future, But do You? Buy a Mining Permit to Secure yours today. |
Arya Regnar
Darwins Right Hand
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Posted - 2014.09.18 09:55:00 -
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SGT FUNYOUN wrote:Ok... duly noted. I stand corrected and educated. Thanks guys... think I'll go apply over at RnK now. If you get accepted let me know, in the case of event I owe someone a plex.
EvE-Mail me if you need anything. |
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ISD LackOfFaith
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
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Posted - 2014.09.18 15:35:00 -
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Thread has been moved to Ships & Modules. ISD LackOfFaith Commander Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department I do not respond to Eve Mail or anything other than the forums. |
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Jon Joringer
Zero-K
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Posted - 2014.09.18 16:33:00 -
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The most common use for them outside of fleet use (like firewalling and pipe bombing) is clearing drones, especially ECM drones, off you and catching pods after a fight. They're pretty cool. Just sometimes a hard decision to forgo a neut for a smart bomb if you've only got one or two utility highs. |
SGT FUNYOUN
Arachnea Phoenix Battalion
86
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Posted - 2014.09.18 17:08:00 -
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Amyclas Amatin wrote:Yeah, I'm sure they take anyone these days...
Well I have been playing since 2010... so I'm sure they won't mind too bad.
I can always give it a shot. |
afkboss
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2014.09.20 18:14:00 -
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They are used for ratting aswell |
Fenris Orion
Rapid Withdrawal
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Posted - 2014.09.21 18:32:00 -
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That is by far the most entertaining and we'll-done eve video I've seen. Fantastic work.
We don't see combat nearly like that in LowSec, and the only time you usually see smarties is when your pod suddenly splodes on your way home from loosing a fight, or on the very rare occasion that someone fits one for dispensing with the drone blob. LowSec combat is too spontaneous to plan for huge fleet fights like that usually, so I'd never thought of using smartbombers to provide an anti-missile firewall. I'd love the chance to try that out... |
Dark Calmness
Red Federation RvB - RED Federation
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Posted - 2014.09.21 19:08:00 -
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If you like Clarion Call 4 you have to check Clarion Call 3 out. Just as good if not better imo. |
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