Sat Jul 19, 2003 12:29 pm
Dueling Tactics?
Something I always like to discuss with my fellow players is the tactics they like to use in a duel. Everyone seems to have their tricks and tips, and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in sharing a few on this forum. Any kind of trick is useful, but I don't think anyone wants to hear a whole load of bragging, so please let's keep the leet talk to a minimum.
I'll start off with a few, not because I'm such a great dueler, but more because I'm hoping to set the tone for a free exchange of information. Feel free to disagree with any tricks or tips you read here, but please discuss why you disagree, and what trick you prefer to use instead. I am interested in all opinions and experiences in these matters.
I'm also making the assumption that the posters/readers have played the game enough to know about all the basics such as engine kill movement, torpedo and mine usage, weapon stats etc.
A few of mine (obvious ones generally):
A common tactic in combat is to stop dead (or slow down to regular engine speed) behind your opponent, to give an earlier bead on your opponent. This is obviously counterable with good usage of mines. However, I find a quick tap on the reverse key to put me in the 90-140 m/s zone can work wonders allowing me to get an aiming solution faster than my opponent, while keeping me at speed great enough to be safe from mines. A great Drake tactic, but also good for eagles.
Although I find torpedo's less affective against skilled opponents (who know enough to dodge), I do find one very useful facet in their natures regardless. Some opponents when facing a torpedo-using player will turn out before completing a pass to minimize the exposure to that explosivey goodness. This gives you a quick advantage in determining the direction of their turn before you pass. This knowledge can be used to turn directly opposite their angle; allowing a greater distance between the two fighters when they are finally facing each other. This is highly useful when facing a more manueverable fighter, as you can often get outside the range of their guns before they complete a turn. A definite Saber vs Eagle tactic here.
Ok there's a few. Like I said, they aren't so great, they are just warm-ups. What i really want to hear are some tips from the pros. Let us know what tricks YOU use to beat us down so often :p
I'll start off with a few, not because I'm such a great dueler, but more because I'm hoping to set the tone for a free exchange of information. Feel free to disagree with any tricks or tips you read here, but please discuss why you disagree, and what trick you prefer to use instead. I am interested in all opinions and experiences in these matters.
I'm also making the assumption that the posters/readers have played the game enough to know about all the basics such as engine kill movement, torpedo and mine usage, weapon stats etc.
A few of mine (obvious ones generally):
A common tactic in combat is to stop dead (or slow down to regular engine speed) behind your opponent, to give an earlier bead on your opponent. This is obviously counterable with good usage of mines. However, I find a quick tap on the reverse key to put me in the 90-140 m/s zone can work wonders allowing me to get an aiming solution faster than my opponent, while keeping me at speed great enough to be safe from mines. A great Drake tactic, but also good for eagles.
Although I find torpedo's less affective against skilled opponents (who know enough to dodge), I do find one very useful facet in their natures regardless. Some opponents when facing a torpedo-using player will turn out before completing a pass to minimize the exposure to that explosivey goodness. This gives you a quick advantage in determining the direction of their turn before you pass. This knowledge can be used to turn directly opposite their angle; allowing a greater distance between the two fighters when they are finally facing each other. This is highly useful when facing a more manueverable fighter, as you can often get outside the range of their guns before they complete a turn. A definite Saber vs Eagle tactic here.
Ok there's a few. Like I said, they aren't so great, they are just warm-ups. What i really want to hear are some tips from the pros. Let us know what tricks YOU use to beat us down so often :p
