Hiroprotago
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Posted - 2009.03.25 22:24:00 -
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Edited by: Hiroprotago on 25/03/2009 22:28:56
Edited by: Hiroprotago on 25/03/2009 22:28:02
So, I want to put you attention to a recently added W-Space. Indeed, the without a local in this space, there are great chance play force recons as solo-stalkers. This is a good. But, look at the force recons:
Arazu - good tank, almost invulnerable due to its EWAR, and formidable DPS (have drones)
Piligrim - good tank, perfect EWAR against turret based ships, and formidable DPS (have drones)
Rapier - good tank (speed tank + web), and formidable DPS (have drones).
Every of this ship can easily fit covert cloack+extended probe launcher for W-space voyages, without losing they usability.
And they can be fitted as long range EWAR gang support with dampers, tracking disruptors and target painters.
But look at new falcon. No bonus to damage, no drones. Yes, if I want a close range solo-falcon, I can fit it with tank (DCU for example), and damagemods in low slot. But if want to travel into W-space, I have to fit a probe launcher in hi slot. So, giving a falcon a +1 turret slot are usseles in this case, I still have only two hi slots for a weapon. Even with two damage mods in low slots, DPS are crap. So, fitting Falcon as close range solo 1x1 fighter are fail.
Now, lets talk about hybrid optimal bonus. I can fit Falcon with SDA in low, returning to it prvous role - long range gang support. And I can use three medium hybrid railguns (to bring to sense optimal range bonus), and with T2 Spike ammo to match my EWAR range. Three med hybrid rails with spikes and unbonused damage? DPS are useless! There are still no sense in it - I'll keep fitting falcon with smartbombs - little chance against enemy drones.
You have done right about Rook - I think it will be formidable middle-range gang combat ship.
But I think that Falcon have to be compared with other force recons. Give drones to Falcon too, and damage, not range bonus for a weapon.
Besides, every other recon ship have two EWAR bonuses and one damage bonus. Falcon have one EWAR, and no damage bonus, and no drones.
In good faith, Hiroprotago.
PS: EVE are cool, anyway! :-) Peace!
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