Depp Knight
Evolution
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Posted - 2006.11.06 16:50:00 -
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Edited by: Depp Knight on 06/11/2006 16:52:50
 Originally by: Shakya Beav
Hello,
I've read and re-read this topic as I train toward interceptors. I see a lot of "claims" to the "best" setups for difference situations but no real discussion of WHY X works better than Y. I considered posting this to the general inty setups thread but I think it's most specific to the crow. I'm wondering if someone with experience on all sides of the following issues could discuss the pros AND cons of each of the following items:
AB vs. MWD - generally - and specifically is the higher transversal enough to counter the increased sig radius? What about cap usage and how it affects other choices? How about when considering PvE vs. PvP?
If you use an ab and you get webbed its all over. If i was in a ranis i would hit approach and web you. Say goodbye to your crow. If your soloing in a ceptor your an idiot so obviously your in a group. And whats your job, to scram ships. If your going 3.5k/s well not much is going to outrun you unless its another ceptor. So never fit a ab on a ceptor.
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Rockets vs. Missiles. I think I understand the basic pros and cons but I'm wondering about more esoteric differences. Also, is there a preference either way for PvP vs. PvE?
Well as stated from the first reply on this thread. ceptors are not and ever will not be used for pve. Now rockets vs missiles is like saying rails vs blasters! What do you prefer and how do you want to fight? I can get about 36km range with missiles about i think about 9 for rockets. Now for those who say the crow sucks, tell me what ceptor can hit from 36km? Also i dont believe a bloodclaw missile will only do 5dmg, which was stated near the start of the thread, unless he was in a AF and the pilot wasnt fireing to his bonuses.
Anyway if you want to go with a 20km scram then use missiles. the crow is very versitile.
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It seems there's a trend toward armor-tanking crows. Can someone discuss this here or link to the thread for where this was debated? Why go against the grain of a caldari ship's natural strength (shield)? Again, some mention of PvP vs. PvE would help.
Its a tough one but i normally try and fit a armor rep. I think i only once use a shield booster on it. I had a 20km missile shield boosting crow fitted. It did ok but once i had to warp out as my crow hit armor. Thing is i couldnt get back in the fight cause i only had half armor. did the sb save me? no I hit armor pretty quick. The thing is the crow only has something like 200hp in armor, so if your hit armor and have an armor rep you may be have to start hitting your warp to button.
So either fit your ship to tackle far, use your speed and manage your cap or get rockets put a plate on and have fun.
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It seems to me that the crow is a versatile ship - a capable PvP boat, especially vs. other intys, an adequate tackler for gangs, and serviceable for mission running up through lvl 2 - my purpose in asking about these discussion items is to attempt to better understand the rationale behind the choices I see various pilots making with their setups relative to the tasks they are trying to perform.
Thanks in advance for thoughtful replies!
Btw the taranis does the most dmg of all ceptor. That ship pwns.
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