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Post by Fourth Horseman on Sept 30, 2015 11:22:07 GMT -5
If a pirate loots any W/F, it isn't much. I typically start my combat class out with the the one with the smuggler hold because of the 2* Eng/Sail. I have never looked in my cargo itself but the few times I looked on the map screen it didn't seem to change.
Either way, thank you for your advice on the merchant class. After my "honey do" list I will reroll one. *sigh* I accidentally deleted one that had permits with every faction *DOH*
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Sept 30, 2015 11:31:46 GMT -5
Spice Baked Potato returns to run goods wherever the quadrant demands them to be  |
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Post by poryg on Oct 1, 2015 15:09:24 GMT -5
As I am not an Elite member, I don't know anything about the ship with Smuggler's hold. But somehow it let's me wonder why people choose this ship. 97% of contracts get protected from exposure, but exposing a contract doesn't equal to failing it. There is no reputation loss with any class when they find a suspicious Thulun porn magazine or a family of Steel song refugees who are trying to find better living conditions in another world. Sure, these things get confiscated and the people are executed, but still, as merchant does quests only to get trade permits, this upgrade will sooner or later become a bother. Just my note, I have no experience with elite |
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Post by resistor on Oct 1, 2015 15:42:35 GMT -5
Smuggler's Hold is an upgrade that can be replaced by a different propulsion upgrade, so it's no issue.
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Oct 1, 2015 15:50:59 GMT -5
I don't use it because of the smuggler hold. I use it because of the 2x sail and engine. Helps having that to run. The only other upgrade I normally do is the W/F tank on the starting vessel.
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Oct 1, 2015 17:37:34 GMT -5
Does a pacifist merchant have to have pilot skill as high as my standard privateer or should I put more into stealth. I'm thinking to have pilot a bit lower , but stealth higher. Thoughts?
Don't laugh at me!! I normally play a privateer (pirate).
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Post by resistor on Oct 1, 2015 18:26:17 GMT -5
I would keep pilot at 1.5 times my level, and stealth is at least equal to my level. I don't know if it is the best way to build, but it seems to work fine enough at impossible as long as my ship is fast enough.
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Post by Officer Genious on Oct 2, 2015 2:39:34 GMT -5
Does a pacifist merchant have to have pilot skill as high as my standard privateer or should I put more into stealth. I'm thinking to have pilot a bit lower , but stealth higher. Thoughts? Don't laugh at me!! I normally play a privateer (pirate). I'm really a smuggler rather than a merchant, meaning I piss off 2-3 factions at a time for shits and giggles, so my first instinct is to say yes and have solid Tactics too so you can blow overeager hunters out of the any. I prefer to simply run, but if a torp hits my sails and ruins that option I'd like to make that the last terrible decision some snot ever made. |
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Post by resistor on Oct 2, 2015 3:03:24 GMT -5
I wouldn't raise tactics past 16 as a merchant. I've been playing a smuggler recently, and despite having less than -100 rep with all houses and clans, I don't even have a wanted flag because I've avoided "finishing" ship battles. Torp first turn then flee  Edit: also the Rychart Templar is good ship for a merchant, and even better for a smuggler! |
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Oct 2, 2015 3:51:13 GMT -5
I go back in forth between smuggler and merchant class for a non combative. Gun bunny I prefer for combat, but am able to play bloody boots. My current Merchant met his end by an Indy pirate because I was carrying weapons from a shortage. Maybe I'll try a smuggler again.
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Oct 2, 2015 4:39:50 GMT -5
Never mind, chose merchant again out of habit... Spice Baked Potato enters the void again. Lol
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Oct 2, 2015 6:33:35 GMT -5
*shakes fist at game* lol
Do any y'all know how many times Spice Baked Potato has been killed and resurrected? Damn Indy pirates.
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Post by Officer Genious on Oct 2, 2015 8:48:23 GMT -5
*shakes fist at game* lol Do any y'all know how many times Spice Baked Potato has been killed and resurrected? Damn Indy pirates. That's what happens when you choose a hot potato. (mic drop) |
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Oct 2, 2015 8:55:46 GMT -5
You leave my potato out of this lmao
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Post by Fourth Horseman on Oct 2, 2015 13:27:37 GMT -5
Lipstick lesbian, Batman!! You're right. Rychart Templar is a fantastic ship. I have never noticed it before. I'm thinking about trading in my starting ship for it. I can't do any serious trading right now as 5 of the factions are in an embargo. It's not a bad ship even for pirates . |
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