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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Feb 19, 2017 12:09:12 GMT -5
Will upgrading to higher Mass Engines increase the maximum Mass for my ship? Or just soak more skill?
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 19, 2017 12:10:05 GMT -5
Will upgrading to higher Mass Engines increase the maximum Mass for my ship? Or just soak more skill? They won't increase the maximum mass of the hull, no. You can install over-mass engines for some benefits, but it is a game of diminishing returns. Engine upgrades are either primarily for efficiency or combat. |
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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Feb 19, 2017 12:11:04 GMT -5
Will upgrading to higher Mass Engines increase the maximum Mass for my ship? Or just soak more skill? They won't increase the maximum mass of the hull, no. You can install over-mass engines for some benefits, but it is a game of diminishing returns. Engine upgrades are either primarily for efficiency or combat. I'm guessing safety and efficiency aren't show right now? |
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 19, 2017 12:15:14 GMT -5
Doesn't look like it.
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 19, 2017 12:16:20 GMT -5
These new rules about high XP starting officers makes my Brutus character a lot cooler  |
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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Feb 19, 2017 12:18:47 GMT -5
These new rules about high XP starting officers makes my Brutus character a lot cooler What can I say? All us Bounty Hunters are pretty cool |
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Post by grävling on Feb 19, 2017 12:31:40 GMT -5
I want to board sooner. I am saving my cash for a much bigger engine. Is this the correct approach or am I about to waste my money?
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Post by tenbsmith on Feb 19, 2017 12:40:14 GMT -5
Seems like you want to focus on these skills to close range:
o Extreme & Long Range: Navigation, Tactics, Ship Speed, Command
o Other Ranges: Pilot, Tactics, Ship Agile, Command
For closing, I'd think there would be better ways to goose these skill ship pools than upgrading engines.
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Post by grävling on Feb 19, 2017 12:57:00 GMT -5
My totals are at 185% or above already. I clearly need to buy more ship. But what?
(note, this is a different captain than the one that is at the edge of bankruptcy....)
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Post by tenbsmith on Feb 19, 2017 13:21:47 GMT -5
The challenge with boarding is you need to be good at changing range at long and short range. Pilot and Nav are specific to one or the other range.
I'd look for the upgrade that provide bonuses for range change, I think it was called Velocity Matrix or some such.
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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Feb 19, 2017 13:27:35 GMT -5
Boarding after shredding the enemy ship with Lances is fun. I've inflicted so much radiation damage on the crew that I can chew through them like wet paper
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Post by fallen on Feb 19, 2017 13:52:53 GMT -5
My totals are at 185% or above already. I clearly need to buy more ship. But what? (note, this is a different captain than the one that is at the edge of bankruptcy....) If you're already at 185%, consider Talents as a major way to increase this. Or as tenbsmith suggested, Peak Velocity Matrix. |
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