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Fox Holyman
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:13:00 -
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Well, to be fair, it is probably me who sucks, not my ship. :P
My problem is as follows:
I am a two week old n00b who just got the qualification for Galente Crusier III. So of course I jump right in and purchase a thorax and 5 spiffy new medium turrets (Dual 150mm). My problem now is that I cannot seem to hit the broad side of a barn, and I am running slower then a snail. The only way I seem to be able to kill anything is through drones, and since I am going at such a slow rate of speed, it takes nearly an eternity to finnish even level 1 missions.
Here is my current skill set:
Combat Drone Operation / Rank 2 / SP: 500 of 2829
level 3
Drones / Rank 1 / SP: 8000 of 45255
level 2
Scout Drone Operation / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
+3 Drones skills trained, for a total of 9,915 skillPoints.
Electronics
level 1
Electronics / Rank 1 / SP: 298 of 1415
level 2
Targeting / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
+2 Electronics skills trained, for a total of 1,713 skillPoints.
Engineering
level 2
Energy Grid Upgrades / Rank 2 / SP: 2829 of 16000
level 1
Energy Systems Operation / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
level 3
Engineering / Rank 1 / SP: 9862 of 45255
level 1
Shield Operation / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
+4 Engineering skills trained, for a total of 13,191 skillPoints.
Gunnery
level 1
Controlled Bursts / Rank 2 / SP: 500 of 2829
level 4
Gunnery / Rank 1 / SP: 45268 of 256000
level 2
Medium Hybrid Turret / Rank 3 / SP: 4243 of 24000
level 1
Motion Prediction / Rank 2 / SP: 500 of 2829
level 1
Rapid Firing / Rank 2 / SP: 500 of 2829
level 1
Sharpshooter / Rank 2 / SP: 500 of 2829
level 1
Small Energy Turret / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
level 3
Small Hybrid Turret / Rank 1 / SP: 8000 of 45255
level 2
Surgical Strike / Rank 4 / SP: 5657 of 32000
level 1
Weapon Upgrades / Rank 2 / SP: 500 of 2829
+10 Gunnery skills trained, for a total of 65,918 skillPoints.
Industry
level 1
Mining / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
+1 Industry skills trained, for a total of 250 skillPoints.
Learning
level 1
Empathy / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
level 2
Instant Recall / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
level 2
Iron Will / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
level 4
Learning / Rank 1 / SP: 45255 of 256000
level 3
Spatial Awareness / Rank 1 / SP: 8000 of 45255
+5 Learning skills trained, for a total of 56,335 skillPoints.
Mechanic
level 1
Hull Upgrades / Rank 2 / SP: 500 of 2829
level 2
Mechanic / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
level 2
Repair Systems / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
+3 Mechanic skills trained, for a total of 3,330 skillPoints.
Missile Launcher Operation
level 0
Defender Missiles / Rank 2 / SP: 1 of 500
level 2
Missile Launcher Operation / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
level 0
Rapid Launch / Rank 2 / SP: 1 of 500
level 0
Rockets / Rank 1 / SP: 11 of 250
level 0
Standard Missiles / Rank 2 / SP: 20 of 500
+5 Missile Launcher Operation skills trained, for a total of 1,448 skillPoints.
Navigation
level 1
Afterburner / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
level 2
Navigation / Rank 1 / SP: 1415 of 8000
+SP done: 6585 of 6585
level 1
Warp Drive Operation / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
+3 Navigation skills trained, for a total of 1,915 skillPoints.
Science
level 1
Science / Rank 1 / SP: 250 of 1415
+1 Science skills trained, for a total of 250 skillPoints.
Spaceship Command
level 3
Gallente Cruiser / Rank 5 / SP: 40000 of 226275
level 4
Gallente Frigate / Rank 2 / SP: 90510 of 512000
level 3
Spaceship Command / Rank 1 / SP: 8000 of 45255
+3 Spaceship Command skills trained, for a total of 138,510 skillPoints.
Am I making a mistake in using medium turrents? If so, what types of shipd are medium turrents supposed to be used against? If they are supposed to be used on smaller ships, like frigates, what am I doing wrong?
Any input would be great.
Thanks,
Fox
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Snikkt
Gallente
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:15:00 -
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Depends on what you're shooting. Your gunnery skills aren't That bad, although they could use improvement.
Alot of people will say 150mm Duals suck, but personally I like them, and my Thorax with 5 150mm duals works very well.
Most in this topic will suggest blasters.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari
Imperium Technologies
Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:15:00 -
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Use a named web to slow enemies that get too close, and use at least 200mms: dual 150s suck pretty badly.
Use an afterburner to speed up.
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madaluap
Gallente
Mercenary Forces
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:17:00 -
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Ok nice character ill start bidding..
1 mil 
Think you get the point though...
Normally i would say fit electron and a 800mm plate, but i was a noob myself (once) and they didnt hit for **** and i had no clue on tracking...
Basically use a 5X small railgun (125mm or 150mm) than fit 1600mm plate in low and use rest of lowslots to harden up against the type of damage your facing. it will probably look like this:
5X 125mm/150mm railgun
10mn ab (npcing/deadspace), web, caprecharger
small armor rep, hardener, hardener, 1600mm plate, cap relay
This should keep you from dying...
Dont forget to train medium drones and i would suggest using 5X hammerhead.
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Jastra
Gallente
Coreli Corporation
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:17:00 -
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Drones 4tw, and have you tried a vexor, better IMHO when your skills are lower. |
Aeaea
XanoTech
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:19:00 -
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If you're doing Level I missions you're fighting against frigates, your guns are cruiser sized and therefore will have a relatively hard time tracking.
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Fox Holyman
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:19:00 -
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Originally by: Snikkt
Depends on what you're shooting. Your gunnery skills aren't That bad, although they could use improvement.
Alot of people will say 150mm Duals suck, but personally I like them, and my Thorax with 5 150mm duals works very well.
Most in this topic will suggest blasters.
Well I am typically going up against smaller ships, mosly frigate class. I think I found my proposion problem though, I was using a frigate class after burner... :P
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Snikkt
Gallente
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:20:00 -
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If you're fighting frigates, switch to 150mm's or 125mm's right now. You'll find yourself hitting with amazing accuracy, as long as you're in range.
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twit brent
Dark Centuri Inc.
Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:26:00 -
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Fit 150mm railguns they will be much better on a thorax for lvl 1 missions.
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Snikkt
Gallente
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:46:00 -
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That's what I just said.
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xenodia
Gallente
Trinity Nova
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Posted - 2006.09.06 22:52:00 -
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Originally by: Fox Holyman
I am a two week old n00b who just got the qualification for Galente Crusier III.
That is the reason your thorax has difficulties. Youre character is too new to fly a cruiser effectively. Id suggest honing your skills in frigates while you train up. Thorax in skilled hands is one of the nastiest t1 ships in the game pound for pound.
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Eleis Machuron
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Posted - 2006.09.07 00:23:00 -
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Originally by: Fox Holyman
Am I making a mistake in using medium turrents? If so, what types of shipd are medium turrents supposed to be used against?
Well if that's your complete skill list, your problem might be that you don't have any levels in medium turrent skill.
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Revenant Force
Gallente
ironwood ink
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Posted - 2006.09.07 00:24:00 -
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As the above post implies. All i can say is jus tbecause you can fly a ship, doesn't mean you are skilled enough to fly it properly.
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loony zoon
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Posted - 2006.09.07 00:35:00 -
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Please guys, its a turret. No 'n'.
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Kenz Rider
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Posted - 2006.09.07 00:40:00 -
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Use a frig or destroyer for your lvl 1s.
Thorax is middling mission ship when you get to IIs, use a Vexor.
Before using a Thorax for PvP get Cruiser to IV, Engineering to IV and M Hybrid Turret to III and quickly IV. Also train some cap and navigation (such as evasive man) skills up to III or IV.
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