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Thread: EPulse 3: Cheap Tactic or Tool of the Trade?
LeaphChausew wrote:
1.I'm not good enough to outfly you and I can't be bothered to try.
still more interesting and valid points both for and against.
So now let me ask you all this...mostly for those against EP3....when, if ever, is it ok to use EP3 and why? Some have said for killing RGIs, others say for killing loadkillers, some say it's fine to use if you are outnumbered, and still others would say if you've got it flaunt it.
Your thoughts.
And please keep in mind, this isn't meant to turn into a flame fest. I am just trying to educate myself and get the pilot communities views on the pros and cons of this ability. If I want flames I'll go to my galaxy forum or the Jedi and BH forums
/Was waiting for attaca and Leaph to chime in 
/Waits for aya to add in here somewhere 
Yup. Know your feelings on epulse, gents.
Been called worse than a cheaterIRL and even had my morals called into question in game, although I still don't get that one since morals are ambiguous and mostly a matter of opinion and situation.
I realize some feel only blasters and the ship seems like a real fight, with occassional missiles being used now and again.
However, again, since they are part of the game, no matter how cheap they can be considered, they need to be dealt with atm. I also agree EP3 is too powerful, but also feel certain masses of ships have too small a hit box and that <100k mass ship shouldn't have above lvl 7 equipment, <150k only lvl 8 and lower and only above 150k mass with lvl 9 and higher. But again, thats just my opinion, like many of yours, neither right or wrong, just there and a nice point of discussion
/Agreed on the BH and Jedi forums (BH on my alt but non practicing...Does that make me an Agnostic Bounty Hunter?)
Thradd wrote:
still more interesting and valid points both for and against.
So now let me ask you all this...mostly for those against EP3....when, if ever, is it ok to use EP3 and why? Some have said for killing RGIs, others say for killing loadkillers, some say it's fine to use if you are outnumbered, and still others would say if you've got it flaunt it.
Your thoughts.
And please keep in mind, this isn't meant to turn into a flame fest. I am just trying to educate myself and get the pilot communities views on the pros and cons of this ability. If I want flames I'll go to my galaxy forum or the Jedi and BH forums
Karp (a.k.a. "Bubba Phett")
Thradd wrote:
So now let me ask you all this...mostly for those against EP3....when, if ever, is it ok to use EP3 and why? Some have said for killing RGIs, others say for killing loadkillers, some say it's fine to use if you are outnumbered, and still others would say if you've got it flaunt it.
Look. This will sound arrogant but I don't care. Using Epulse as a tactic in pvp when the Epulser is outnumbered means squat. If I can get along with a generally considered obsolete (albeit nicely set up) A-wing and come out on top from the majority of times I am outnumbered then there is no excuse for epulse. Just learn how to fly better. I'm not the top pilot ingame by any means, but I know that Epulsing won't improve anyone. Ok..actually the A-wing isn't obsolete, but I can guarentee you that there are far more deadly ships on the market stats wise.
Morals or honour don't come into question. It is a matter of truths. If you are a regular epulser, you're not accepting that your flying needs serious improvement. Hell, kit out a JSF with uber amazing parts for all I care. There is no 'tactically reasonable' excuse to E-pulse.
Now THERES an idea I like.
Make touchingthe only way to trigger EP3 what counts. It would make using it much riskier, especially against my oppressor
I think that might even satisfy Attaca and Leaph 
Ashtirael wrote:
Now THERES an idea I like.
Make touchingthe only way to trigger EP3 what counts. It would make using it much riskier, especially against my oppressor
I think that might even satisfy Attaca and Leaph
Leaph = satisfied. At least that way it'd take an iota of skill to use and It'd mean I'd be able to at least dodge kamikaze style epulse charged Starship hulls.
Yup. Ieven -like- that idea. A SOE developer needs to be reading that idea right now. /wavesbigredflag
Message Edited by LeaphChausew on 09-12-2005 05:42 PM
rename it something like "suicide charge" or something along those lines.
that i could see working out pretty well.
Zhagadska wrote:
rename it something like "suicide charge" or something along those lines.
that i could see working out pretty well.
I'd personally name it "Oh dear, that Freelance chap seems to be mad at me"
Whether or not I am better than the next is of no concern to me for the simple fact that no matter how good anyone gets, there is ALWAYS someone better. Getting back to looting to improve my stock, however, is of concern. I have only ever asked to be left alone and will use flight, fight or nuke as my 1 2 and 3 options. Leave me to my looting and EP3 and/or my missiles stay unused. I agree that ONLY using EP3/blaster/missiles/one type of ship/one manueveris rather generic and limiting and foolish, but to each their own.EP3 while flying an RGI: Cheap tactic or tool of the trade?
Both are there for me, so i should use them, and people should deal with them right?
sorry, couldnt resist.