Meyr
SiN Corp
Advent of Fate
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Posted - 2013.11.15 14:09:00 -
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Gallente typically have better paper-DPS numbers with short-range weapons, but have trouble applying it, and everything has decent Kin/Therm resistances. Also, the typical Gallente armor tank makes for a slower ship, adding to your difficulties in applying DPS.
Minmatar typically fight in falloff (go to the Eve Uni Wiki for a brief explanation of terms and the basic math behind gunnery), have lower paper-DPS numbers, but, with selectable damage types, have similar, or even better, DPS application. They also have better base speed, making catching your opponent a bit easier.
The above was for short-range guns.
For long-range guns (they recently received a nice bump), the general rule is that "KITING" (fighting outside of web range, but inside of Warp Disruptor, or 'point' range) is preferred. This involves fitting for speed, and a shield tank, with most of your powergrid devoted to large guns.
Surprisingly, Gallente ships stack up fairly well in this regard, particularly the Thorax, but don't underestimate the Vexor, either. That said, Minmatar ships, once again, with their higher base mobility, make dictating range to your opponent easier.
Railguns (Gallente) do better DPS, and, with better tracking, apply it a bit easier, too. However, Artillery (Minmatar) have the highest alpha (damage inflicted in a single strike, or 'volley') at all levels, with selectable damage types, and thus have better capability of hitting your enemy's weak spot.
Feel free to mix-and-match, too. Nothing says you can't shield tank short-range ships, and a shield-tanked Vexor is the highest-DPS cruiser in the game, fully capable of absolutely melting bigger ships under the right circumstances.
Gallente tend to be a bit more skill-intensive, requiring good Drone skills, in addition to tanking and Gunnery, with Minmatar requiring Missiles on selected hulls.
HAVE FUN!
TL;DR - Gallente have better DPS, but more difficulty applying it. YMMV (your mileage may vary, use the above at your own risk, if you undock in something you can't afford to lose, you will surely lose it). |
Meyr
SiN Corp
Advent of Fate
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Posted - 2013.11.17 03:16:00 -
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illirdor wrote:Meyr wrote:if you undock in something you can't afford to lose, you will surely lose it Thats is a pretty stupid thing to say.. you dont lose somthing just because you cant afford to lose it..
Obviously, you've never heard of Murphy's Law.
That said, if you can't look at that final paragraph in my post with a sense of humor, try taking the rod out, and re-reading it. |