Pilot Archive
Thread: Y-Wing: Possibly the worse ship in the game
LeaphChausew
Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:17 am
#14
actually having that pre-nerf engine in a Y-wing which has high enough mass to squeeze in a higher lvl engine with higher r,p,y is a complete waste of that engines potential.
No wonder your Y-wing is handling like a brick.
I broke out my Y-wing again yesterday because some extremely lazy guy wanted me to grind pilot for them. Now usually, I wouldn't grind xp for someone. Helping on a speecific mision is one thing...but actual collection of XP I think should be done independantly. However..the guy was paying me 2mil iin credits so I wasn't complaining hehe but at first I tried a lvl 6 engine in it and almost as soon as I launched It occured to me...'hang on..what the hell am I doing?'
So I landed and scrapped my warheads, looked at the shield and armour I had installed and then at the lvl 10 re'd engine I had. Choosing to install that, ditching a lvl 10 gun for my own use for a lvl 8 re'd gun, scrapping armour and missiles and installing a better shield instead and flying a lvl 4 cap a lvl 4 reactor, lvl 4 booster [i sure love my lvl 4 kit] in order to conserve mass when I had finished re-running my droid routines I found that the brick had become a erm...slightly lighter brick...possibly a roofing tile.
I personally think thata people, once they reach master, become too obsessed with squeezing as high a level component a spossible on as high a mass a ship as possible, when in actualy fact it is quality of component which counts and how you set up your ship depending on the purpose you're going into space for.
I havn't ever flown a Y-wing LP, but as far as I'm concerned, with an A-wing friend escorting you and a decent gunner, a standard Y-wing can even kick some serious behind in pvp too.
GileHarleen
Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:53 am
#15
I'm reduced to using a Bomber until I can find the rest of my Firespray parts. It's not really a bad ship with the engine I have, but it really doesn't take advantage of it's capabilities like a Firespray could...can't wait to try out the new red Interceptor and TIE Advanced though. 
My least favorite ship is probably the Decimator...it's rather dull and has a small feel to it. As far as fighters are concerned, the Bomber is my least favorite. It's like flying a fat kid.
Remilliod
Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:56 am
#16
psikobunny wrote:
I think the ideal Ywing engine is am REjpb based onthe privateer reward engine from tier4. L8, REd for great PYR, and by then, also great top speed and not overwhelming mass. Great choice if you can get ahold of one.
PS- If we're talking about Ywings as flying ceramics, you can think of mine as one of those highly balanced juggling plates.
Message Edited by psikobunny on 04-26-2005 07:39 AM
That what I use in my Y-wing. It handles pretty well with a good engine. Almost as well as an oppressor.
Im master pilot and have 3 permenant ship slots. And the Y-wing takes one. So yes I rate it highly.
Out of ALL the ships that you can take a non-master friend to DS in the Y-wing is the best.
Why?
Because it actually isnt too bad at PvP. A krayt is the size of a block of flats. The aggressors rear gun isnt too helpful. And as for the POB ships...
I havent pvped much in it as I only use it when a guildy wants to see DS. But last time I was up I took on two player oppressors at once and won. I killed one straight away after a bit of a turning match. Turned to the other and my gunner had somehow already taken him out! How about that! Nice one Headsplitter.
They must still be scratching their heads.
canary
Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:33 am
#17
My thoughtalso would be that the "Y-Wing" is quite inferior to that of the "Longprobe" or for that matter almost any other ship, excluding the Z-95.
I have deeded my B-Wing and X-Wing in favor of the "Longprobe", A-Wing, and Nova.
The "Longprobe" is so much more agile as compared to the B-Wing and the mass level gives you some decent choices in layouts. Now for me, I've alwaysliked the positioning of the Two Weap slots. I was just getting too frustrated at times on the fire spread of the B and X.
Each of us have our comfort zone, this is mine.
Happy flying...whatever ship you enjoy.
Canaryville
Gavaksha
Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:58 am
#18
Like all ships, the Y-Wing must be taken as mission specific. Some ships are better qualified for multi-mission roles than others.
Most of my comments are based on the Longprobe, I don't have anyone to play gunner for me so I abandoned the straight Y-Wing.
Trying to tangle with fighters is simply not what the Y-Wing was designed for. Remove the high performance fighters from the mix and you have the heavies, Kimogila, Oppressor, TIE Bomber, etc. Even at Tier 2 with stock parts I could pound ships like that into submission easily because of the mass that allowed a massive weapons loadout and heavy shields and armor.
When it comes to the role the Y-Wing is built for, bombing, it just flat kicks ass. We can argue components but the previous posts are correct. Great components can make a weak ship really nasty. However, with so much mass to play with you can build the thing into a tank, mix high penetration weapons and have missiles in both ordnance slots and you've got a whole world of hurt coming down.
I have killed a gunboat in two passes with this kind of configuration. Now, this was with high end parts, but nonetheless it was basically a toe to toe slugging match. The heavy shields and armor allowed me to remain in the slot and just pound the gunboat. By the end of the second pass it was dead and I had no front armor but that was about it. This was a Tier4 gunboat that wasn't just following a road.
No, the Y-Wing is not a great all around ship, but for its role it's a monster.
I'm just trying to get together the RE'd components to put lvl 8 guns in both slots and where I can put lvl 2 spacebombs in both ordnance slots. Matched with the appropriate heavy armor and shields, it will be a beautiful thing. I want my flying tank. =)
Just my 2 credits worth. I dumped my A-wing to bring the Y out of retirement.
Most of my comments are based on the Longprobe, I don't have anyone to play gunner for me so I abandoned the straight Y-Wing.
Trying to tangle with fighters is simply not what the Y-Wing was designed for. Remove the high performance fighters from the mix and you have the heavies, Kimogila, Oppressor, TIE Bomber, etc. Even at Tier 2 with stock parts I could pound ships like that into submission easily because of the mass that allowed a massive weapons loadout and heavy shields and armor.
When it comes to the role the Y-Wing is built for, bombing, it just flat kicks ass. We can argue components but the previous posts are correct. Great components can make a weak ship really nasty. However, with so much mass to play with you can build the thing into a tank, mix high penetration weapons and have missiles in both ordnance slots and you've got a whole world of hurt coming down.
I have killed a gunboat in two passes with this kind of configuration. Now, this was with high end parts, but nonetheless it was basically a toe to toe slugging match. The heavy shields and armor allowed me to remain in the slot and just pound the gunboat. By the end of the second pass it was dead and I had no front armor but that was about it. This was a Tier4 gunboat that wasn't just following a road.
No, the Y-Wing is not a great all around ship, but for its role it's a monster.
I'm just trying to get together the RE'd components to put lvl 8 guns in both slots and where I can put lvl 2 spacebombs in both ordnance slots. Matched with the appropriate heavy armor and shields, it will be a beautiful thing. I want my flying tank. =)
Just my 2 credits worth. I dumped my A-wing to bring the Y out of retirement.
Dhuell
Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:33 am
#19
I hated it atfirst too, so much in fact i went back to the Z-95. then i tried it again on a whim and structured the components as best i could and it worked like a charm...i love my y-wing LP right now, however it does not change the fact that i went rebel for the x-wing, and when i get certified i will buy one and use it over the LP...but right now it is great and i think it really forces you to become a better pilot. The Y-wing is not a ship that you can jump into and go kill everything you must spend some time learning how to use it efficiently especially the engines, they require quite a bit of management while in battle.
Gavaksha
Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:44 am
#20
Oddly enough, I started out as a Freelance pilot.
I dropped it and shifted to Rebel specifically to fly the Y-Wing. =)
From the time I saw the first movie it has always been my favorite. Until the Jedi Starfighter in EP2. I would really love to see those sleek little devils in play.
I dropped it and shifted to Rebel specifically to fly the Y-Wing. =)
From the time I saw the first movie it has always been my favorite. Until the Jedi Starfighter in EP2. I would really love to see those sleek little devils in play.
red5angel
Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:46 am
#21
I'm a newb so take my opinion with a grain of salt but I am enjoying flying the Y-Wing. I got annoyed collecting all those looted components and not being able to use them on my headhunter. I have as of yet to get around to flying my longprobe because just about everytime I go up someone wants to ride along. The fact that they COULD ride a long sold me on the game itself in the first place, getting the standard Y-Wing has just been too much fun.
I got some better parts through loot, attached those, bought a couple of others and slotted those in. My Y-Wing probably isn't the most souped up you've ever seen - by far - but I don't seem to have a problem chasing down enemy fighters. Sure they may zip past me on a steep approach vector but big deal, by the time they get turned around, so am I!
Raptor2k1
Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:27 pm
#22
I'm in agreement with the OP - I can't stand to fly the Y-Wing. Sure, it looks nice, but it handles like a fly trapped in sap.
I'm not joiking when I say that I used a Z-95 until I could fly an X-Wing.I think I was forced into using the long-probe for one tier 2 mission, but that was it.
Sure, it's largely a taste thing. But for me, crap maneuverability = crap fighter. 
Message Edited by Raptor2k1 on 04-26-2005 12:29 AM
Nooca
Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:27 pm
#23
Hey guys... my 2 credits. I love to fly my Y-Wing. (of course I am wanna those that fly it with uber parts). I have a real high PYR REd level 8 engine in it with EO3 and it handles real good. No problems in Kessel or Deep Space. Although, admittedly the X-Wing can fly rings around it. After 5 pilot masters, I prefer the challenge of the sluggish Y-Wing. I know I can kill anything in space with my X-Wing, but it is a little more of an even field when I am in my Y-Wing... the original, not the longprobe.
Washell
Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:28 pm
#24
Bulak wrote:
So, after having ground through all the factions and squadrons in JTL, I have come to the conclusion that my least favorite ship isthe Y-Wing.
You can argue its not a bad ship IF you have good crafted and RE'ed parts and the pre-nerf reward engine that ppl brag about - but never use because they don't want to decay it. But then you can say that about any ship. ( A opressor with uber parts is still more uber than a Y-wing with uber parts )
But if starting out as a fresh pilot without a lot of cash for good RE and crafted parts, the Aliance pilot route is possibly the roughest! Fortunately it's eventually balanced out with the X-wing and a-wing, which are indeed fun ships to fly.
Welcome to the 9-ace club, thanks for sharing your least favorite ship
I like my ships big and heavy, so the Y-wing, TIE Bomber and B-Wing are my favorites.
And arguing about the parts is pointless, in the end it all comes down to the skill and style of the pilot.
And imperial pilot route is always the roughest, with RE'd parts or freshly starting.
Fedrok
Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:17 pm
#25
Bulak wrote:So, after having ground through all the factions and squadrons in JTL, I have come to the conclusion that my least favorite ship is the Y-Wing.As an Imp pilot, I had to fly all the ships as there was not much choice in the first 3 tiers. Flying freelance, I flew all the ships which I found to be acceptable, but favored the dunelizard for the grind... the kryat is awsome!Rebel... what can I say? After the Z-95, which sucks compared to the other noob ships, then you get the Y-wingYou can argue its not a bad ship IF you have good crafted and RE'ed parts and the pre-nerf reward engine that ppl brag about - but never use because they don't want to decay it. But then you can say that about any ship. ( A opressor with uber parts is still more uber than a Y-wing with uber parts )But if starting out as a fresh pilot without a lot of cash for good RE and crafted parts, the Aliance pilot route is possibly the roughest! Fortunately it's eventually balanced out with the X-wing and a-wing, which are indeed fun ships to fly.
I have tryed Y-Wing, but i think maybe the Tie Bomber is a bit harder..
But all ships is just about to learn how to fly them, then i think you would be a nice pilot with all ships
shampoo
Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:31 pm
#26
GileHarleen wrote:It's like flying a fat kid.
Got to be the funniest thing I've heard all week.
To get back on topic though, I've only been flying for a week now. When I started out I really wanted to get to those X-wings but after so much time in my Y-wing I've grown quite fond of it. Can't wait to try a loadout with some higher certification parts.