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R3dSh1ft
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Posted - 2008.06.15 01:42:00 -
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There are several factors to consider when choosing a mission ship.
1. Eve Lags. Sometimes a lot.
2. There are many more cruisers in missions than there used to be.
3. The danger from tackling NPCs is currently very minimal, however in past versions of EVE (and likely again in the future) it could be considered a substantial risk when combined with lag and large numbers of NPCs.
4. Initial investment vs. ISK made.
Point 1 - lag is a point in favour of the CNR - Most CNR set-ups with a faction booster like mine use CCC rigs to maintain a booster constantly. This minimises the risk compared to a Golem where a decent set-up will likely involve bursting the booster (also not good for AFK mission running).
Point 2 - more cruisers is a point in favour of using the CNR because its optimal set-up utilises cruise launchers which are faster to take down cruiser sized ships. In 0.0 belt ratting however, the Golem's superior performance against battleships makes it the winner.
Point 3 - When in a tight spot (drones are dead, you're warp scrambled and tank is failing) the cruise launchers are a godsend as they will be quite effective at killing off the tackling frigates; torpedoes would not.
Point 4 - The initial investment for a CNR set-up both in terms of ISKs and skill points is lower than for a Golem so the investment pays off faster and requires less time to begin.
Summary - it does depend on the specific situation in which the ship is to be deployed, however for players who like to do missions in a relaxed style, with minimal risk, the CNR is probably the ship to use.
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R3dSh1ft
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Posted - 2008.06.15 12:07:00 -
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Edited by: R3dSh1ft on 15/06/2008 12:08:27
 Originally by: Leandro Salazar
stuff
Maybe I hit a nerve?
mission running is for making isk to PvP in my book, I never found EvE's PVE content particularly appealing for its own merits.
I also tend to enjoy watching a movie or catching up on some work while it goes on, so CNR is the best for this.
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R3dSh1ft
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Posted - 2008.06.16 10:10:00 -
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Edited by: R3dSh1ft on 16/06/2008 10:11:43
Originally by: Leandro Salazar
Originally by: R3dSh1ft
Edited by: R3dSh1ft on 15/06/2008 12:08:27
Originally by: Leandro Salazar
stuff
Maybe I hit a nerve?
mission running is for making isk to PvP in my book, I never found EvE's PVE content particularly appealing for its own merits.
I also tend to enjoy watching a movie or catching up on some work while it goes on, so CNR is the best for this.
The only nerve you hit is my annoyance with most PvP people being incapable of understanding that different people enjoy different things about EVE. In fact I very often get the impression that they are even jealous of other people actually having fun earning money which for them is a boring grind, and thus they want those people nerfed down to their level. And I just can't help finding that attitude disgusting.
I agree that for your approach the CNR is ideal, but your approach is not the best approach for everyone, and in fact very far from the best approach for people into PvE as a profession rather than an isk grind to fund pvp.
I recommend therapy, the op asked which do you prefer and why. Even a layman can see you have a persecution complex.
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