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ImpDoc_001
Sun Apr 17, 2005 7:01 am
#1
I was curious as to how important a role doctors play onboard POB ships in combat. I have been steadily shifting over to the space game as of late, and I am looking for some reason not to convert my template once the CURB goes live. I have a couple legitimate reasons so far, but not one so compelling as to lock in my decision to remain a doctor. So for all you POB veterans out there, is a flight surgeon an important part of your crew and if so, in what ways? I can imagine healing injury and wounds from plasma leaks, a revive occasionally, but is that reason enough to retain this profession? Thanks in advance for your help.
SheenaBrelya
Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:56 am
#2
Ideally, a Doc on board becomes unnecessary. If you want to plan on what will happen with leaks, you have two issues.
Mainly, the damage. Any combat class (including Doc/CM) will get the bonuses to Health to increase survivability against Plasma fires, while instant use Stims will be available for use based on combat level, as well. They have a long timer, but 3k Health some 600+ point heals handy might be plenty to survive long enough to get the leaks fixed.
Secondly, the wounds. Plasma fires hurt here, too. With Medical skills, you can take care of yourself, without and you are forced to wait until you land to find a practitioner. Some testing might show how much of a problem wounds will be, as I don't want to venture a guess.
Shona
Mainly, the damage. Any combat class (including Doc/CM) will get the bonuses to Health to increase survivability against Plasma fires, while instant use Stims will be available for use based on combat level, as well. They have a long timer, but 3k Health some 600+ point heals handy might be plenty to survive long enough to get the leaks fixed.
Secondly, the wounds. Plasma fires hurt here, too. With Medical skills, you can take care of yourself, without and you are forced to wait until you land to find a practitioner. Some testing might show how much of a problem wounds will be, as I don't want to venture a guess.
Shona
ImpDoc_001
Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:34 pm
#3
Ok thanks for the info, one thing though. Doctors will be the only profession post-CURB able to heal wounds. The only one on test right now anyways.Is that an important enough reason to have a doc onboard or is it just a trivial issue?
SheenaBrelya
Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:41 pm
#4
Whether it is important or trivial depends on the effects of Plasma Fires. Without going through the process of catching fire from a leak in a POB ship, it's hard to know. Even if you were to test it, it's hard to say that the currect TCEP3 effect is the same as what it will be when the CU hits Live.
Shona
Shona
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