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Ptraci
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Posted - 2014.02.12 22:34:00 -
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MeBiatch wrote:
One argument is that a force multiplier allows a smaller force to engage a larger one. Which is true but without any limit or diminishing return this stays true for larger forces and such can zero out any gains gained for the smaller force.
And all is well with the universe where the 1000 man blob can insta-explode the 30 man fleet that tried to take them on, with not even as much as a scratch on the paintwork.
EVE is not about "fair", and I don't think ship "balancing" means what you want it to mean. If you want to win, I suggest you find at least 999 friends who are better pilots on average than that 1000 man blob. |
Ptraci
3 R Corporation
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Posted - 2014.02.13 10:18:00 -
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Infinity Ziona wrote:Chopper Rollins wrote:Now now, you idiots, we don't want a situation where a group has trouble winning because they have too much firepower on the field.
No you want a system where its more advantageous to split your fire than to focus it all on one target.
You mean, a fantasy system that has no comparison in real life. Like, where concentration of fire is the absolute key to victory. Maybe the WOW people would be interested in such a system. EVE while not being real, does try to model at least some aspects of reality faithfully. |
Ptraci
3 R Corporation
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Posted - 2014.02.13 17:12:00 -
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Bizzaro Stormy MurphDog wrote:
Are you equating EVE battle to infantry fights, instead of naval warfare? It looks like you are. "At least get it right" indeed.
From what I can gather, most naval battles are won when one fleet drops enough suppressing fire to make the opposing fleet keep their heads down, so congratulations, you nailed it right on the head. You should app to the Naval Academy - I'll vouch for you with a letter of recommendation if you need it.
Yes indeed I think he is. While I agree that having all the grunts shoot at different bushes and rocks is much more effective than having them all shoot at the same bush and/or rock, this has nothing to do with naval warfare where the targets are usually very large and very discrete from the surrounding terrain.
EDIT: I mean feel free to spread your fire, ask the French how that worked out for them at Trafalgar. |
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