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Am I a freak?

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Cheezwiz

Post Wed Apr 02, 2003 8:49 pm

Am I a freak?

When I see others' ship configuration it's all guns! Am I the only person in the world that uses a combination of missiles and guns? I usually put an EMP missile on hardpoint one and a javelin/slingshot/catapult type missile on point two with max class guns on the remaining hardpoints. I like this configuration because the missiles are nice to have and that allows me to fire my guns endlessly from having plenty of energy. Is this configuration pointless? Or does it have any validity?

Yes, this is my stage in life where I seek validity! :p

Weadge

Post Wed Apr 02, 2003 9:14 pm

That's what I do too. I have been using a combination of sweeper and catapult missles with my guns. However I just aquired a new weapon that may change that.

Oon-tee-dee!

Lev Arris

Post Wed Apr 02, 2003 9:49 pm

No... you're not a freak. You're just someone who likes to lose money while killing someone, opposed to do "gun only" kills which are for free and as effective as missile attacks (if you have the right guns, that is).

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"Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles
which every man of every faith can embrace. " - Murphy MacManus

Weadge

Post Wed Apr 02, 2003 10:34 pm

I've just recently aquired some level 10 guns which make using missles on anything less than a level 10 bad guy a complete waste. But against a real tough swarm of enemies I love the missles to get that quick kill when I'm tired of chasing them. ;-) And personally I've never had a money problem so missle cost isn't an issue for me. I just enjoy watching them work. Gives me a special thrill. ;-P

Oon-tee-dee!

Zertz

Post Wed Apr 02, 2003 10:42 pm

Nothing like finishing people off with a missile after you wittle down their shields and some of their hull mabye.

bobk

Post Wed Apr 02, 2003 10:53 pm

I also use missiles, but only sparingly, as they do cut into my profits. I use them when I've got Mollies or Corsairs swarming all around me and I need to get rid of a few, very quickly. It also makes it more interesting than simply holding the right mouse button.

DataDroid

Post Thu Apr 03, 2003 2:19 am

Yes

Oh, you were asking about missiles? Well, most people I know don't use them, including me.

There are only 10 kinds of people in the world:
those who understand binary, and those who don't.

mustang

Post Thu Apr 03, 2003 3:05 am

I did have a pair of Firestalkers mounted for a little while, they are very very effective. However when it costs you $14,000+ everytime you fire them you tend to be a little bit cautious of overusing them.



I don't really run this place but I have an understanding with the people who do.

slug609

Post Thu Apr 03, 2003 3:36 am

I think missiles are fun to use, although I think they need tweaked a bit to be more... effective? Maybe I'm just an idiot, I guess I just wish they would track a tad better and fly a tad faster. But, in my opinion, money isn't really that big of an issue for the mid-level missiles and below... nothing a few trade runs can't easily compensate for after you already have your ideal ship and gun combinations going! At least that's how I see it... after awhile, I suppose I sorta like spending money on something other than nanobots... maybe I'm a freak too

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