When i first started moving up the tech tree in Caldari ships
Everything was good
Things have changed
Just to highlight a couple of ships that have lost long range fire power

Merlin Frigate: Had slots to fit either three turrets or two turrets and a missile launcher
Now it only has three slots for turrets
This has degraded it's long range capability

Ferox Battlecruiser: Had slots to mount missile launchers
Now has only slots for turrets
Another example of losing long range capability

This is not good for those of us whom want to use missiles as well as turrets
In my view, this is weakening the fire power rating of these ships
As I remember, the Caladari are the race whom love to use missiles
This seems to be going against the grain

I used to either fly a HAM Ferox with 2 medium nuets or a laser ferox for the lols. Basically the Ferox was/is a big joke. Medium hybrids still suck and the naga destroys it in terms of sniping power and out DPSes it in close range. The only thing the ferox has going for it is more tank/utility compared to the naga.

When i first started moving up the tech tree in Caldari ships
Everything was good
Things have changed
Just to highlight a couple of ships that have lost long range fire power

Merlin Frigate: Had slots to fit either three turrets or two turrets and a missile launcher
Now it only has three slots for turrets
This has degraded it's long range capability

Ferox Battlecruiser: Had slots to mount missile launchers
Now has only slots for turrets
Another example of losing long range capability

This is not good for those of us whom want to use missiles as well as turrets
In my view, this is weakening the fire power rating of these ships
As I remember, the Caladari are the race whom love to use missiles
This seems to be going against the grain

Heard of railguns? They're the longest ranged weapons in the game, if anything those changes make them longer ranged. Caldari love their missiles, but they also love railguns just as much.

So you are saying that large guns out dps medium guns ?
Got to call my friends, they need to know right now !

No i am saying that everything a ferox could do the naga does better period. Even with just T1 guns. Makes the ferox moot point

I do use laser turrets on all my ships (Caldari included)

I have heard of railguns, but they have poor traverse and are not very good for close in attacks

I have heard of railguns, but they have poor traverse and are not very good for close in attacks
Besides, missiles add that bit extra punch to your attacks

I do remember on one mission, there was a number of NPC ships and a turret unit
I took out the turret with missiles, while sitting outside it's range, then closed in and finished off the ships

Even if the weapon goes on a ship which doesn't have bonuses for it, the additional fire power is always welcome
I do use laser turrets on all my ships (Caldari included)

First of all, I am NOT trolling
I started this thread to see if anyone knew why the launchers were being removed

I use lasers because they require no ammo
I do know launchers do, but that's an exception

Railguns are good at long range, but when you engage NPC pirates in deadspace outposts
The NPC closes range and then the railguns are pathetic

I prefer to use pulse lasers for close in fighting and missiles for longer ranged shots

Also, I don't use Minmatar or Gallente
Minmatar look roughly made and Gallente ships are ugly

Or maybe you should start flying dedicated missile boats, Caldari have good ones.

Dedicated missile boats are not, in my view designed for CQB
They can bombard from range, but cannot engage in distances less than their minimum range


As for niches
Carve the niches if you will
But do not remove slots for weapons that compliment their niche

Dedicated missile boats are not, in my view designed for CQB
They can bombard from range, but cannot engage in distances less than their minimum range


As for niches
Carve the niches if you will
But do not remove slots for weapons that compliment their niche

You're straight up wrong. The Drake is an excellent 'brawler' BC.

EDIT: And what is this "minimum range" you speak of?

Hmm, if you fire a missile at a ship -5 km away, it presumably has a negative flight time, so it hits before you even fire it. Finally, the missile delayed-damage problem is solved!

They can bombard from range, but cannot engage in distances less than their minimum range

First of all, I am NOT trolling