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Bob_the_tomato
Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:56 pm
#1
The YT1300 is useless, as are all the multiperson ships, so we get nothing at Master. No Opressor, no B-Wing, nothing that even compares at all. It's bad enough that all our ships are inferior to Alliance and Imperial ships, but we don't even get an inferior ship at Master, we get nothing.
So my friends are flying a ship with 4 lasers and 2 proton launchers with 230K mass, and I'm still in a 130K mass ship that I got in tier 4 that I can't even fully equip due to it's rediculously low mass. This is such BS. Makes me want to surrender Privateer and grind up Alliance Pilot.
Tumbler2002
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:00 pm
#2
Eh you get the firespray don't you? It's no B-wing but it's something.
I'd agree that the YT-1300 isn't what I'd consider a master ship. Just a fun ship. If it makes you feel better the B-wing seems pretty out of wack compared to the other ships in this game so if they were going to adjust anything, that ship would probably be at the top of the list.
I'd agree that the YT-1300 isn't what I'd consider a master ship. Just a fun ship. If it makes you feel better the B-wing seems pretty out of wack compared to the other ships in this game so if they were going to adjust anything, that ship would probably be at the top of the list.
Message Edited by Tumbler2002 on 11-04-2004 02:02 PM
truewildman
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:05 pm
#3
All that's in place so we can have some misery to be put out of. We'll be thanking imp and rebs for blowing us into space dust. 
Atuarre
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:06 pm
#4
I sort of agree with you.
I think you ought to get the Firespray as your Master ship, rather than having it be the looted-schematic thing that it is, usable by all professions. Make it comparable to the Oppressor or B-Wing and that will do fine.
I rather hate the Firespray, in every way, except for the pretty explosions they make when I blow them up. And that lovely huge cross-section they have when firing into them from behind... this is not to suggest I would wish an inferior ship design upon Master Freelance Pilots. Just that, well, I don't have a use for the Firespray, so...
Alternatively, let the pilot fire the unmanned turrets locked-forward on all the MP ships, make them useful for combat. We put some 4200-damage guns and 2200 shields/armor on a Decimator with a crew of six and, well... it's not half as good a ship as your average Tier-4 fighter for fighting (anything).
Colonel "Glad I Didn't Go Freelance" Rowan
"I Hate It Here" - Spider Jerusalem
truewildman
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:08 pm
#5
What we need is a cinnabun-haired NPC that sits with usand hasa "get out and push" command...
RSQViper
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:18 pm
#7
I also think the Privateer should be given a true Master single-seater ship. Fair is fair.
Hollow
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:28 pm
#8
RSQViper wrote:
I also think the Privateer should be given a true Master single-seater ship. Fair is fair.
Agreed. We also dont get a two person ship.
RSQViper
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:32 pm
#9
The Kimo would make a nice 2-seater with it's setup. See that circle in the center? Perfect spot for a turret. Would just be nice to have the option.
And, yes. Where's my 2-seater!!!
/demand
Bob_the_tomato
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:36 pm
#10
Everyone gets the Firespray certification, that doesn't count. That's like saying the AV-21 is a Squad Leader perk.
We need 1 of 2 things:
1. Allow our YT1300 to be operated solo. Lock the turrets forward and allow us to fire them when there is no one manning the guns - just like in Xwing Alliance. You can make us need a copilot in the operations char for droid commands and special moves, but allow us fly and shoot the dang thing. This would make the Privateer something special that sets us apart.
2. Give us our own Master Fighter that is on par with the Alliance and Imperial pilots.
As it is, Freelancers get nothing.
Tumbler2002
Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:56 pm
#11
I'd like the see the firespray be freelance only. I don't recall the imperials or rebels ever using one. I'm confused they they give it to all master pilots.
Ducimus
Thu Nov 04, 2004 4:00 pm
#12
I hate to say it but this morning i made the decision to surrender privateer and go alliance pilot.
Two reasons finaly made me give up:
1.) Compare our ablities to rebels.
2.) If im going to bust my cahonies on teir 3+ missions, i want to do it for a ship thats worth it. The Xwing is worth it, the BS version of a Dunelizard that is less manueverable but has 10K more mass for a total of 80K mass, is NOT worth it.
Two reasons finaly made me give up:
1.) Compare our ablities to rebels.
2.) If im going to bust my cahonies on teir 3+ missions, i want to do it for a ship thats worth it. The Xwing is worth it, the BS version of a Dunelizard that is less manueverable but has 10K more mass for a total of 80K mass, is NOT worth it.
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