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Millionare
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:00 pm
#1
Yes,I am a newbie, and I have looked on the boards, but really cannot find anything one this.
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Millionare
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:06 pm
#3
Yes,I am a newbie, and I have looked on the boards, but really cannot find anything on
1. Any multi-player ship: Can I place objects in them? Can I make them like a combat ready yacht?
2. When in space do I have to worry about combat every second? Like if I go into space will anything be able to fire at me even if I am neutral? Just so you know I don't have the Sorosuub 3000 yet.
3. This is off subject but could you please tell me about droids in general and what they do and can do and the skills required to use them.
4. Could you tell me a little about the droids used in space? Or are there even separate droids for that? I know there is some sort of computing thing for ships. Isn't there?
5. Lastly, About how much do the multi-play ships cost? And which one would make the best makeshift yacht? If that's even possible.
Thanks sooo much.Thanx Thanx Thanx 
truewildman
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:14 pm
#4
Millionare wrote:
Yes,I am a newbie, and I have looked on the boards, but really cannot find anything on
1. Any multi-player ship: Can I place objects in them? Can I make them like a combat ready yacht? Yep.
2. When in space do I have to worry about combat every second? Like if I go into space will anything be able to fire at me even if I am neutral? Just so you know I don't have the Sorosuub 3000 yet. Nope.
3. This is off subject but could you please tell me about droids in general and what they do and can do and the skills required to use them. Ctrl-S.
4. Could you tell me a little about the droids used in space? Or are there even separate droids for that? I know there is some sort of computing thing for ships. Isn't there? Flight Computers, all kinds of em, at all different levels. Type of commands depend on faction.
5. Lastly, About how much do the multi-play ships cost? And which one would make the best makeshift yacht? If that's even possible. MP ships are master ships. Alot of controversy on price, but if you shop around, should be able to find one for around 250k. Sorusuub is the only yacht.
Thanks sooo much.Thanx Thanx Thanx
Millionare
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:19 pm
#6
Sorry, I didn't mean too I pressed the back button on my browser and added questions. Didn't know it would do that.
another few questions.
1. If I wanted to combat in space what would I do or where would I go?
Tumbler2002
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:21 pm
#7
1. Any multi-player ship: Can I place objects in them? Can I make them like a combat ready yacht?
I think so, it's not a combat ship in any way. All you can do essentially is watch. But I believe you can put vendors into the yacht so ppl can ride with you and you can sell food or whatever you want.
2. When in space do I have to worry about combat every second? Like if I go into space will anything be able to fire at me even if I am neutral? Just so you know I don't have the Sorosuub 3000 yet.
Not every second, it's definitely not safe to fly afk to a waypoint and just expect to come back and be fine. Various enemies will jump you depending on where you are flying to. It doesn't take that long to get around so don't worry about 10min flights that have you biting your nails the whole way. Space sectors are pretty small. Normally if you are rebel you can fire at imperial/neutral and vice versa, Imperial can fire at rebel/neutral and nuetral can fire at all. As far as players go, you cannot be harmed unless in a PVP area (only accessible after you've gotten very far into the pilot profession).
3. This is off subject but could you please tell me about droids in general and what they do and can do and the skills required to use them.
As rebels you can use droids in your ships. As neutral/imperial you use flight computers. They are basically there to give you the ability to use Astromech programs. These programs you get as you progress in the pilot profession. Rebels/neutrals/imperials all get different astromech skills. For instance, I am imperial and have engine stabilize, engine overdrive 2 and weapon overload 2 loaded into my flight computer and can use them when in space.
4. Could you tell me a little about the droids used in space? Or are there even separate droids for that? I know there is some sort of computing thing for ships. Isn't there?
Droids do not get ot repair ships as in the movies. they are just storage banks for extra programs that enhance your ship. U have to use a program when in space for it's affects to be active. Then wait X amount of time before the droid can do another command. Each droid program has pro's and con's. Engine overdrive 2 give you more thrust but starts eating away the armor of the engine.
5. Lastly, About how much do the multi-play
Well early on it's not necessary to work with other players, tier 1 and tier 2 missions are largely done alone, and tier 3 missions seem to require you to team up with other players to pass. I have not reached tier 4 yet but I assume it will be required there as well. As far as working as a team and feeling like you are part of a large group of players all in the same area, it's not quite there. The only general communication is done through the spatial menu unless you want to use tell commands or group chat. It doesn't feel like there are other players near you, but if you hit the appropriate keys you'll see there are. So I'd say you don't multi-play much at all in the early parts of the games. The GCW seems to be going on away from all the tier 1-3 players. Would be nice if something happened to brought players together. Overall it feels difficult to team up with people. Many are in clans and aren't interested in working outside teh clan and it's very difficult to find someone to work with.
[Edit] Whoops guess I didn't get all of the last questions.
The yacht is free and given to you if you have more than 180 days in the game, the other multi-player ships are the most expensive ships you can buy, and the hardest to be certified to fly. Unfortunately they are just multiplayer combat vessels. Anyone hoping to use the Millenium falcon and run smuggling missions will be frustrated to learn how long it will take to be able to fly, let alone buy. Expect to see the multiplayer ships become the battleships of this game. With more mass than any other ships by at least 2x, these will be the creme of the combat crop.
I think so, it's not a combat ship in any way. All you can do essentially is watch. But I believe you can put vendors into the yacht so ppl can ride with you and you can sell food or whatever you want.
2. When in space do I have to worry about combat every second? Like if I go into space will anything be able to fire at me even if I am neutral? Just so you know I don't have the Sorosuub 3000 yet.
Not every second, it's definitely not safe to fly afk to a waypoint and just expect to come back and be fine. Various enemies will jump you depending on where you are flying to. It doesn't take that long to get around so don't worry about 10min flights that have you biting your nails the whole way. Space sectors are pretty small. Normally if you are rebel you can fire at imperial/neutral and vice versa, Imperial can fire at rebel/neutral and nuetral can fire at all. As far as players go, you cannot be harmed unless in a PVP area (only accessible after you've gotten very far into the pilot profession).
3. This is off subject but could you please tell me about droids in general and what they do and can do and the skills required to use them.
As rebels you can use droids in your ships. As neutral/imperial you use flight computers. They are basically there to give you the ability to use Astromech programs. These programs you get as you progress in the pilot profession. Rebels/neutrals/imperials all get different astromech skills. For instance, I am imperial and have engine stabilize, engine overdrive 2 and weapon overload 2 loaded into my flight computer and can use them when in space.
4. Could you tell me a little about the droids used in space? Or are there even separate droids for that? I know there is some sort of computing thing for ships. Isn't there?
Droids do not get ot repair ships as in the movies. they are just storage banks for extra programs that enhance your ship. U have to use a program when in space for it's affects to be active. Then wait X amount of time before the droid can do another command. Each droid program has pro's and con's. Engine overdrive 2 give you more thrust but starts eating away the armor of the engine.
5. Lastly, About how much do the multi-play
Well early on it's not necessary to work with other players, tier 1 and tier 2 missions are largely done alone, and tier 3 missions seem to require you to team up with other players to pass. I have not reached tier 4 yet but I assume it will be required there as well. As far as working as a team and feeling like you are part of a large group of players all in the same area, it's not quite there. The only general communication is done through the spatial menu unless you want to use tell commands or group chat. It doesn't feel like there are other players near you, but if you hit the appropriate keys you'll see there are. So I'd say you don't multi-play much at all in the early parts of the games. The GCW seems to be going on away from all the tier 1-3 players. Would be nice if something happened to brought players together. Overall it feels difficult to team up with people. Many are in clans and aren't interested in working outside teh clan and it's very difficult to find someone to work with.
[Edit] Whoops guess I didn't get all of the last questions.
The yacht is free and given to you if you have more than 180 days in the game, the other multi-player ships are the most expensive ships you can buy, and the hardest to be certified to fly. Unfortunately they are just multiplayer combat vessels. Anyone hoping to use the Millenium falcon and run smuggling missions will be frustrated to learn how long it will take to be able to fly, let alone buy. Expect to see the multiplayer ships become the battleships of this game. With more mass than any other ships by at least 2x, these will be the creme of the combat crop.
Message Edited by Tumbler2002 on 11-02-2004 02:26 PM
Millionare
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:24 pm
#8
2. srry another one. Can I fly a multi-play ship by myself? I know I cannot use the turrots and fly at the same time, but can I do them separtely at different times?
Tumbler2002
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:27 pm
#9
2. srry another one. Can I fly a multi-play ship by myself? I know I cannot use the turrots and fly at the same time, but can I do them separtely at different times?
I'm sure you can fly it by yourself but you cannot do anything besides that. IE I dont' believe you're able to switch to turrets when enemies show up.
I'm sure you can fly it by yourself but you cannot do anything besides that. IE I dont' believe you're able to switch to turrets when enemies show up.
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