Patch86
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
Freelancer Alliance
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Posted - 2007.01.09 20:22:00 -
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It all depends who you're against. There are Interceptor pilots that can take out battleships, but would lose to destroyers. There are BS pilots who can NOS you to death, but are useless against Minmatar ships.
In EVE, every ship has its usees and its pitfalls. In other words, try everything and see what sticks with you 
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Patch86
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
Freelancer Alliance
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Posted - 2007.01.09 20:56:00 -
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 Originally by: Tremitry Darkstar
Hey guys, first post since joining a few weeks ago, but this topic has intrigued me.
I'm a pretty huge theory-crafter. I do like the fact that Eve seems to have struck a good balance between ships and that there is no "cookie-cutter" ship that everyone should use.
However, since I haven't really left secure space yet (been concentrating on learning skills at first, so my combat skills are lacking and, as such, my ship/weapon selection is poor), I was wondering what someone would typically encounter in pvp space. I realize it is rather open-ended, but what would a solo player typically run up against? What steps can that person take to ensure better odds in surviving/winning the encounter?
I've done some reading up on tanking in Eve, and I get the feeling that the tank setups on frigates are a bit lacking. Slots are limited and the pool of shield/hull is rather small, so my first thought is that a cruiser is superior for pvp in general.
Thoughts?
Your best bet is just to fly what you can afford to lose, and know when to run. For example, HACs are the undisputed kings of solo ganking- but are way too expensive and high skill for even most vets to fly on a whim. BS's are very nifty for solo work (providing you fit it in a "take on all comers" setup, and don't encounter any specialised BS killers) but are again, pretty expensive for just some casual PvP. Personally, I still like to muck around in cruisers and AFs the most- a PvP fitted Thorax or Vexor, flown right, is a sight to behold, for only a few million. Of course if you come across any BSs, BCs, HACs, etc., you should be preapred to run like a startled gazelle.
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