ShahFluffers
Ice Fire Warriors Escalating Entropy
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Posted - 2017.01.05 06:41:20 -
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Well... there is certainly no rule that says you can't generalize. There are two ways of going about it.
1. Dabble in Everything: This is something more than a few people will recommend early on. Train up a whole bunch of skills in a bunch of different things and see what you like.
Pros: - you have more variety in what ships you can use - you have more variety in what tactics you can use - you have more options in weapons and tanking styles... meaning that you can, at least half-ass, take part in more types of group doctrines
Cons: - because you are not be training up "all the way" in any specialty before you move on, you will not be as good at any one thing compared to your peers who choose to specialize. This will put you at a disadvantage in smaller engagements or 1v1s where your only support will come from your piloting skills, your ship's fit, and your skills. - because you have not specialized in anything, you may be "left out" from more "specialized" gang/fleet doctrines (example: Stealth Bomber gangs, Assault Frigate "wolfpacks," etc).
2. Specialize then Move on: This is basically what it sounds like. Pick a specialty or ship type you like, train up to its maximum potential, then move on to the next one.
Pros: - by mastering one ship type, you become quite powerful relative to your peers within your niche. If you are really good, people will remember you and ask for you to fly with them when they need that specialization - certain specializations can lead to ships which are very good within that specialty (example: specializing in missile-use and the Kestrel can lead to you using the Hawk... which is a beefier, harder hitting missile frigate)
Cons: - you are limited to your niche before you can move on. This can get boring - if you keep using the same ships and tactics, people can catch on and fit their ships specifically to deal with you - not all specialties mesh well with all types of gang/fleets (example: your Shield ships will not function well in an Armor-based group) - This method takes time
I dislike making real life comparisons... but in this case it is apt:
It is the difference between getting a General Education certificate in a junior college versus getting a certificate in a specialized field in junior college.
The former will afford you more variety in what you can do... but it doesn't look too appealing to others and will require you to go back to school and "enhance" your skills at a later time to be good at any one thing.
The latter will afford you a solid foundation in a field... but will "lock" you in that field until you go back to school and get more training and certificates.
Speaking from experience, you will do both and get all the skills you want and need over time. At that point, you will be able to do many, many things. Just be patient and "do you."
How did you Veterans start?
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