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Mines..Help pls

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element

Post Mon Jun 09, 2003 11:35 pm

Mines..Help pls

I am decent at the hit percentage with missiles. use them often..esp the stalker series.
But, I dont have a clue how mines work. The only way I see it right now is I just fire them when there are too many bad guys attacking at once. But I couldnt figure out how they work? I never saw mine hit anyone and cause damage. In fact when NPC's fire missiles at me sometimes when unawares I take a hit. When their mines hit me, strangely there is no damage.
Am I missing something. Can someone tell me how and in what situations to use them effectively and which series you prefer?

cavok7

Post Mon Jun 09, 2003 11:52 pm

Mines can be useful, it all depends on your fighting style.

When approaching a group of NPCs on the first pass, when they get within 300-200m away, launch a few and they should slam into anyone you don't take out with your guns.

In another situation, if your ship has a turret, switch to that view and look aft. (This supposes you have a superior ship to your pursuers). When they come up behind you, launch your mines (especially the homing types). They should track into them and do whatever damage they are supposed to. It can be fun to watch them blow up :-)

Some of the high end mines can also be useful with attacking a stationary target or large ship. Flying along close to your target and dropping mines as you go can supplement your guns/missles in taking out the target.

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