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Kom Bocket
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Posted - 2014.03.09 22:31:00 -
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Hello all!
I really hope this is in the right forum. I've been thinking of doing HS exploration but I dont know how it works. I searched on google and i kept getting links that were several months to years old. Could anyone please explain how it works? Recommend ships, if its lucrative enough etc.
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Kom Bocket
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Posted - 2014.03.10 06:38:00 -
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Leah-Ayrn wrote:Well I'll start on the 'is it profitable' part. Exploration is like playing at the craps table. You want to get as many rolls in, because its not a matter of IF you hit it, its just when it'll hit. On a per-site basis you'll crap out most of the time, but when you hit the jackpot it more tahn compensates for the bad rolls.
That being said, for high-sec you'll want to aim towards a Heavy Assault Cruiser (high sec 4/10 sites are favorites for a reason), and that ship is typically the most effective. An Ishtar, Cerburus is usually the go-to ship. That training path can also take you through Assault Frigates, which work great for the small sites (1/10 to 3/10). Also a good Tech1 Frigate/Cruiser can run the sites, you will just most likely lose if anyone else find its before you complete it. Vexor (cruiser) is a great little starter ship, and if you aim for an Ishtar (HAC) the training completely crosses over to the next ship.
Not only will you be aiming for a agile ship with great damage, but you'll also want to have at least lv4 in the basic scanning skills. Not only do you have to 'outrun' other explorers when you find the site, you will need to find them fast enough to even compete.
An Ishtar sounds great. Thanks for the advice. Do you happen to have Ishtar fits that I can check out or should I just go to battleclinic or something?
DeMichael Crimson wrote: Probably be a good idea to do the Exploration tutorial from one of the Exploration Career Agents first.
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Will do, thanks! |
Kom Bocket
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Posted - 2014.03.10 12:50:00 -
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Thank you all for your replies, I really appreciate it! That guide mentioned having an alt so would a scanning alt benefit me? Alt for scanning and ishtar/faction cruiser to do the sites?
I've managed to save up a bit of isk so getting a faction cruiser/hac shouldn't be a problem. What I'm wondering is if the cynabal/gila can be on-par with the ishtar or is it way more superior?
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Would one of the covert ops suffice? Really like the Anathema |
Kom Bocket
The Raging Raccoons
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Posted - 2014.03.10 14:08:00 -
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Another thank you for the replies! I really do like drones thanks to their ability to take down rats if I get damped/TDd/Jammed.
I took a look at the Stratios, wouldn't that ship be perfect? An all-in-one or am I missing something here? |
Kom Bocket
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Posted - 2014.03.10 14:18:00 -
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Hmm. So an Ishtar with Sentries + CovOps alt would be better than a one man Stratios but the Stratios would be a bit more "chill" since it's only one character?
-Edit - fixed obvious spelling error. |
Kom Bocket
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Posted - 2014.03.10 14:41:00 -
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Corraidhin Farsaidh wrote:Kom Bocket wrote:Hmm. So an Ishtar with Sentries + CovOps alt would be better than a one man Stratios but the Stratios would be a bit more "chill" since it's only one character?
-Edit - fixed obvious spelling error. From the discussions I've read so far the stratios is better for general purpose explo and is good for up to 5/10 combat sites. The ishtar needs you carrying a depot and refitting from travel fit (cloak + mwd + stabs) to all out combat once on site but can take 6/10 sites maybe even 7/10 (happy to be corrected here before I try that :D )
Which is the highest site number I can find in highsec? 7/10? I read somewhere that T3s can not enter highsec sites so I guess that those are out of the question. Why can't a Stratios do sites above 5/10? Not strong enough tank or lacking dps? |
Kom Bocket
The Raging Raccoons
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Posted - 2014.03.10 17:05:00 -
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Jonas Staal wrote:For high-sec Ishtar is overkill, but it works.
I like the arty-cynabal because if you are competing with someone, a well timed volley can decide who "owns" the wreck in the end. And bullets go faster than missiles in case of a 3/10 where you can volley the overseer instantly.
Kind of the problem I'm facing aswel is that sentries are a tad OP, which makes comparing ships to an ishtar kind a sad.
Would you care to share that fitting with me? I've never flown one let alone fitted one on EFT for fun. And about the volley, does it volley frigates or is it more for finishing?
I tried to do a Stratios fit, when you're done laughing at it please give feedback on how to improve it. Keep in mind I've veeeeeryy new to this. Thanks!
[Stratios, Highsec]
Damage Control II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Armor Explosive Hardener II
Medium Armor Repairer II
10MN Afterburner II
Relic Analyzer II
Data Analyzer II
Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Sisters Core Probe Launcher, Core Scanner Probe I
Focused Medium Pulse Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Focused Medium Pulse Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Focused Medium Pulse Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Medium Anti-Kinetic Pump II
Medium Anti-Thermic Pump II
Medium Nanobot Accelerator II |
Kom Bocket
The Raging Raccoons
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Posted - 2014.03.12 04:27:00 -
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Thanks for all the replies guys! Taking notes from all of this. I just have a question, how much dps can I expect out of these sites? |
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