15% reduction in missile launcher reload time per level.

I take it you feel that ASBs are fine as-is? Care to explain why? Try to reference more than just their reload time (I'm sure I don't need to go there).

While certainly very nice to have, I feel such a bonus falls out of the line compared to the other tactical dessies. Let's do this in order:
- What is the problem of the lasers? They use cap. So, the Confessor gets a bonus on laser cap usage.
- What is the problem of the autocannons? The have crap optimal and shoot in falloff a lot. So, the Svipul has a bonus to optimal.
- What is the problem of hybrids? Well, they don't really have one, but both null and void come with -25% tracking so the Hecate is planned to have a tracking bonus (unless you guys decide to replace it with something else before July, of course )

Now, what is the problem of missiles and rockets? Is it reload time? While reducing reload time is definitely nice and everyone will take it over the 50HP shield bonus every day, it's not going to make or break stuff, unless we're talking RLMLs, which a dessie can't fit. Now, the missile application (aka "I need at least a web to make rage rockets hit a frigate for something") can be an issue.

So, again, why not an application bonus? Pretty please?
I could also do with a 7.5% shield boost amount, to keep it in line with the hawk.

because local reps are only really used by solo/small gang, even pve players avoid using ancillary reps, same with oversized prop mods, because we don't need to do anything else to limit that playstyle, and because if what you've said so far in this thread is anything to go by you might just be the worst solo advocate ever.

Great! Now can we get this for the Barghest as well...?

So, had a rough few days at work, haven't been able to keep up until now.

But does anyone else find the "50HP per level" thing to be downright insulting? I can barely believe that it wasn't a joke. Whether that actually made it to release or not, it's still strange that it was even up for consideration at all.

Application bonus would be my first choice, but this would be nice, without bringing the power level significantly up and more acceptable overall. The barghest could do with a little look at, I agree.

I <3 this Jackdaw.

For me it is the evil sister of the drake. Nice Missle DPS & Range and a decent Tank.

5x Rocket Launcher II (Mjolnir Rage Rocket)

1MN Microwarpdrive II
2x Medium Ancillary Shield Booster (Navy Cap Booster 50)
2x Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
Warp Scrambler II

Co-Processor II
Ballistic Control System II

Small Warhead Rigor Catalyst II
Small Core Defense Operational Solidifier II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer II

The increase in speed is pushing me up to just under 3km/s.

Very nice, but what's your set up? is that overheated deadspace 10mn ab with high grade snakes, links, and quafe?

So, dear brother fozzie,

In what situation is this reload situation bonus an applicable game changer? What does it achieve for anyone?

HG snakes, Corelum C-type 10mn No heat, Links, No Quafe. I always fit like this though. Check muh losses, I fit for performance.

Any chance of us getting the reload bonus as a Caldari thing? Would not mind at all seeing this on say a Osprey Navy Issue.

It can't because of rapid launchers.

I wish they'd just fix ECM before slapping bonuses on to more ****.

That was not my point. The point is ECM as a system sucks and I'd like to see it modified.

Got a good suggestion? One which scales acceptably (not like the remote reps, which scales far too well, nor active tanking, which scales not at all), does not make blackbird/falcon/whatever an absolute requirement and doesn't make it almost impossible to counter ECM?

each set independently for 75 different ways to fly it?

So, had a rough few days at work, haven't been able to keep up until now.

But does anyone else find the "50HP per level" thing to be downright insulting? I can barely believe that it wasn't a joke. Whether that actually made it to release or not, it's still strange that it was even up for consideration at all.

A gameplay balance director's dream.

A gameplay balance director's dream.



Where's the insult?

Base 900 hp + 250 hp from the bonus = 1,150.
Base 900 hp * 1.25 from the 5% hp bonus = 1,125.

I, too, love and adore drama!



Depends.

I have one that involves increasing the target's Heat levels for the respective H/M/L slot layouts, if any modules are active there, even if not overheated. With the usual consequences, of course - keep firing, or reping and burn out your guns/RR.

Heat increase rate is subject to testing.

How stacking penalised it would be, if not outright limited to 1 per ship, would require testingGäó. P lore-oriented, well within the realms of ECM, uniqueGäó, not overly OP, just like TDs, neuts, TP. Well, damps will be damps.

Externally unexplored mechanic, which also is an excellent candidate for ECM.