VB Sarge
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Posted - 2007.12.01 00:02:00 -
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Here's some tips from a semi pro:
Step 1: Join channel RifterDeath
If you don't know how to do this, I'm pretty sure the tutorial shows you how
Step 2: Talk with some of the veterans in that channel, they will be more than willing to help you with set ups, tactics, and might even invite you in a roaming gang.
Step 3: Realize first that you will lose more than you will kill at the beginning. The Rifter is a very powerful ship in the right hands, but it will take time to be effective in PvP
Step 4: Practice, Practice, Practice! Practice might not make perfect in Eve, but it will help all of those little things you have to do become instinct. You'll make a lot less "noob" mistakes down the road and success will be more common.
Step 5: Get yourself into a good corp. I recommend waiting at least until you are past your trial phase, and it doesn't hurt to have a few mil saved up (run missions, it's a good income)
Step 6: Rain down pain upon your victims in your Rifter
Step 7: Loot your victims wreckage and hug all of your new shiny T2 loot
I killed a T2 fitted ship today while in my Rifter. I had help from my corp mates, who were in Frigs as well. I was T1 fitted, and with knowledge and good co operations, we were successful. 3 kills and no losses, and a lot of T2 survived.
Another, and classic, Rifter story:
Back during the very first day of RifterDeath, when it was created, a few of us went out in Rifters and managed to kill an Interdictor and a Destroyer. We were all inside of our trial period. This goes to show you that with teamwork, you can achieve a lot.
These are not epeen stroking stories, just motivation from use of a powerful ship. Keep at it, and you'll do great!
One of my classic set ups:
3x 150mm or 200mm Autocannons
1x Rocket launcher
1x 1mn MWD
1x Web
1x Warp Disruptor
1x Small Armor Repairer
1x 200mm Plate
1x Gyrostabilizer
Use the warp disruptor to be able to get your target locked down from 20km, helps when you aren't right on top of them. Use your MWD to get into range... I fight within web range, but close enough to be able to escape using the MWD most times. Fit ammo that does medium range and damage so you can still be effective close to 10km range.
Keep in mind that I have a lot of points invested in Gunnery and Navigation, and can fit full T2 on a Rifter if I wanted, so the skill points do help a lot. But you can be effective with a lot less play time. Just stay away from anything bigger than a Frigate or a Mining Barge, and you should be fine.
Tip: Kill drones first
Tip: Cookie cutter builds are NOT always the best choice
Tip: A good corp can make the difference of staying in Eve and cancelling your subscription
Join RifterDeath or convo me in game for more personalized tips on piracy or how to pick the corp that is best for you.
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