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Aldrex
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2013.03.10 00:21:00 -
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So I'm getting back into EVE and saw there were a few new ships including the Oracle. I traditionally have flown a Harbinger as my Battlecruiser of choice, but was wondering how this new one stacked up against it. Perhaps my initial conclusions are off, but it seems the Oracle is a niche ship, meant for fleet battles against capital ships.
I say this for a few reasons. First the large turrets have slower tracking, making them less competent against smaller targets, or even other BC. Secondly, it's been given a speed boost to better keep it moving ahead of larger ships targeting. Finally, it seems to be quite a bit less sturdy than the harbinger as a trade off for its speed and increased heavy firepower, which also indicates its meant to rely on its speed against capital ships for defense.
I imagine frigates or even a Harbinger would be able to take out an Oracle easily, but I've not flown one, nor seen on in action yet, so that seems a little premature to simply accept as fact, so I figured I'd ask the community at large how the Oracle stacks up in comparison to other Battlecruisers, and the Harbinger specifically. |
Vyktor Abyss
The Abyss Corporation
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Posted - 2013.03.10 00:23:00 -
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You already know more about it than I do and I've been flying it for months....
All I can add is give it a whirl. |
Reicine Ceer
Rodents of Unusual Size The Rat Race
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Posted - 2013.03.10 01:11:00 -
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It is thoroughly entertaining, though sporting about as much tank as a wet paper bag.
If you're feeling brave, slap some Gleam in the highs, maybe a neut, and just double web some poor bugger and let those giant guns tear people to shreds ^_^
The Description for the ship is interesting, thought it would be nice to hear from some Devs about how they envisioned the Oracle's use once it settled into a mainstay of EVE's ship complement. The Tornado, for example (another new cruiser-tanked-but-hilariously-huge-gun-using battlecruiser), is often seen in small fleets and used to suicide gank unwary mission-runners and miners. The Gallente's Talos is quite the solo and small-gang pvp beast, when used correctly of course.
We do not talk about the Caldari addition. |
James Amril-Kesh
4S Corporation RAZOR Alliance
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Posted - 2013.03.10 01:22:00 -
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Honestly I think it's one of the weaker attack BCs. Should be great for AFK POS bashing though. Malcanis for CSM 8 Module activation timers are buggy - CCP please fix |
Shalia Ripper
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Posted - 2013.03.10 01:43:00 -
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Due to its shape, it stacks poorly. However, it does make a lovely doorstop. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8
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Dheeradj Nurgle
Dreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore
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Posted - 2013.03.10 01:46:00 -
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The Oracle is not a solo boat, works best as a sniper.
Baby Geddons is what they are. |
Mon Diddies
Corporate Scum Test Friends Please Ignore
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Posted - 2013.03.10 02:01:00 -
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Dheeradj Nurgle wrote:The Oracle is not a solo boat, works best as a sniper.
Baby Geddons is what they are. For sure on that, I see them used daily. Dont believe anything you read, and only half of what you see. To be fair dont trust what you hear either.!!!!!!! TINFOIL ACTIVATE!!!!!!!!! |
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