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Thread: Interceptor vs. Bomber
Message Edited by Amuro0079 on 12-08-2004 10:21 AM
SgtMuffles wrote:
I was told by a guild member that the Bomber is better than the interceptor in practically every way. He listed a bunch of statistics from a player's guide that made the bomber look better than it in practically every way except in its rotation rate or something. I'd really like to know if this is true since it wouldn't make sense for the makers to design it this way, as I see it. Any replies appreciated, thanks for your time
Depends on what you're after. Fast and nimble? The Interceptor. Tank? Bomber. The bomber handles like a drunk Hutt on stormy seas in a dogfight (which isn't what it was designed for anyway). In the end, though, it's like comparing apples to throat lozenges.
Mox ShehalisNo, it's not exacly comparing apples to throat lozenges. Bombers can dogfight if you use a good engine with EO 3, not as well as the fighters of course, but enough to get you through the mission.
SharkBoy007 wrote:
SgtMuffles wrote:
I was told by a guild member that the Bomber is better than the interceptor in practically every way. He listed a bunch of statistics from a player's guide that made the bomber look better than it in practically every way except in its rotation rate or something. I'd really like to know if this is true since it wouldn't make sense for the makers to design it this way, as I see it. Any replies appreciated, thanks for your time
Depends on what you're after. Fast and nimble? The Interceptor. Tank? Bomber. The bomber handles like a drunk Hutt on stormy seas in a dogfight (which isn't what it was designed for anyway). In the end, though, it's like comparing apples to throat lozenges.
I was simply comparing them without any additional programs or commands. But you're right.
Amuro0079 wrote:
No, it's not exacly comparing apples to throat lozenges. Bombers can dogfight if you use a good engine with EO 3, not as well as the fighters of course, but enough to get you through the mission.
SharkBoy007 wrote:
SgtMuffles wrote:
I was told by a guild member that the Bomber is better than the interceptor in practically every way. He listed a bunch of statistics from a player's guide that made the bomber look better than it in practically every way except in its rotation rate or something. I'd really like to know if this is true since it wouldn't make sense for the makers to design it this way, as I see it. Any replies appreciated, thanks for your time
Depends on what you're after. Fast and nimble? The Interceptor. Tank? Bomber. The bomber handles like a drunk Hutt on stormy seas in a dogfight (which isn't what it was designed for anyway). In the end, though, it's like comparing apples to throat lozenges.
Amuro0079 wrote:
If you can get used tothe TIEBomber'shandling, it'svery good indeed. You'll die a lot less frequently than if you're in an Interceptor or Advanced. A friend of mine used the Bomber all the way to 4444, and he was able to solo the 3rd Storm Squadron Tier 4 mission where you have to kill two gunboats with a large escort at the end, something you could never do solo if you're the TIE Advanced.
Message Edited by Amuro0079 on 12-08-2004 10:21 AM
I soloed the same mission with my advanced. And no I didn't exploit their blind spot. You just have to fly the craft as its meant to be flown.
If you pick the bomber, you will have a harder time dogfighting but you can do it. You will have a much easier time with the bigger ships.
If you pick the interceptor you will make short work of fighters, but you will have to make multiple passes at the bigger ships, dodging their fire at the expense of your aim, and letting your shields recharge between runs.
Since bombers make short work of the big ships, interceptors chew up fighters, and you will probably be grouping to do these missions, just get what your wingman isn't so you guys will be well balanced.
Dragon942 wrote:
Amuro0079 wrote:
If you can get used tothe TIEBomber'shandling, it'svery good indeed. You'll die a lot less frequently than if you're in an Interceptor or Advanced. A friend of mine used the Bomber all the way to 4444, and he was able to solo the 3rd Storm Squadron Tier 4 mission where you have to kill two gunboats with a large escort at the end, something you could never do solo if you're the TIE Advanced.
Message Edited by Amuro0079 on 12-08-2004 10:21 AM
I soloed the same mission with my advanced. And no I didn't exploit their blind spot. You just have to fly the craft as its meant to be flown.
If you pick the bomber, you will have a harder time dogfighting but you can do it. You will have a much easier time with the bigger ships.
If you pick the interceptor you will make short work of fighters, but you will have to make multiple passes at the bigger ships, dodging their fire at the expense of your aim, and letting your shields recharge between runs.
Since bombers make short work of the big ships, interceptors chew up fighters, and you will probably be grouping to do these missions, just get what your wingman isn't so you guys will be well balanced.
I guess youcan probably solo it with the Advanced if you usegood RE'edcomponentsand call bstrikes. The Advanced is meant to be flown at 85% throttle during dogfight, whilethe bomber is at 50% and it's not as difficult as you think, and all the droid progams make it much easier.
That, and bombers steer like a truck.