"Firestalker" Homing Missile Launcher

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Last time I used a missile launcher (Sidewinder) they just flew straight without making any effort in tracking at all, the server population was around 150.

Discovery balance team is biased against missiles.

Current server seems to have problems with that tracking stuff. I can't remember then last time I needed to re-lock targets for CD's so often than now.

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Omega Pirates Guild

History of OPG | Antonio "Vilkas" Devivar

[Dashiell]

Most homing weaponry doesnt work anymore. CDs fly in a straght line or fly circles around the target, rather than hitting it. so the mine+ cd combo has been rendered useless.

same applies to missles and cap missles. they just fly off wherever most of the time.

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[MB52]

I find missiles can be a fun.. if not expensive distraction... but they often don't work very well.. I'm afraid.

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[Lance_Uppercut]

Back in the day, I had a 6x Firestalker Kingfisher for the LPI. You get ~12 shots, depending. If you hit a VHF and under with the first shot, you win. If you miss, prepare to run out of ammo and run. Still, very intimidating, very fun. Less practical, more fun.

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::The Pennsylvania Liberation Force

[The.Outlaw.Star]

I can tell you i use missiles and if you have ever fought me its about the only thing iam good with. This whole server pop thing and where the ping thing is you cant Hit them supposedly well... its BS. I have never had a problem hitting anyone ( Unless they have CDs). The trick is watching the missile till it hits and launching them at the right time. If they have CMs you have to launch the missiles when they are really close but not too close bc it needs to build up its momentum. If the server is lagging or the ping this is a problem then again launch them when you are close to your target and watch them ( like following thru on a baseball hit). When i sat close i mean like .700k or .500k.

If you need missile lessons PM me i would love to teach you some missile skill:).


I say go for it buddy you will like them but only one of that kind you cant carry more than 70 of the same Missile.


Cannon Ball + Firestalker = WIN!

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[11of10]

Well Outlaw, this is interresting. Due to my bad targeting skills, and some other reasons, I'm very much in love with missiles, and not very happy with their limited usefullness. I'll be sure to try these techniques of yours soon. Even on my bombers I prefer Novas to SNs... just seems more realistic somehow.

Thanks, I hope it works;)

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[MB52]

I can tell you i use missiles and if you have ever fought me its about the only thing iam good with. This whole server pop thing and where the ping thing is you cant Hit them supposedly well... its BS. I have never had a problem hitting anyone ( Unless they have CDs). The trick is watching the missile till it hits and launching them at the right time. If they have CMs you have to launch the missiles when they are really close but not too close bc it needs to build up its momentum. If the server is lagging or the ping this is a problem then again launch them when you are close to your target and watch them ( like following thru on a baseball hit). When i sat close i mean like .700k or .500k.

If you need missile lessons PM me i would love to teach you some missile skill:).
I say go for it buddy you will like them but only one of that kind you cant carry more than 70 of the same Missile.
Cannon Ball + Firestalker = WIN!

So, you are saying, that after you launch a missile, if you keep it in your screen, it will keep tracking properly, but if you look away it will go off course? Now that is very interesting. I'll have to play around with them some more and see what happens. I'm currently using a x2 cannonball setup but the tracking leaves much to be desired....


If I may ask, how come you use firestalkers instead of sidewinders? looking at the stats I can't see much of a reason besides price.

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I’ll carry this flag
To the grave if I must
Because it’s flag that I love
And a flag that I trust

[Zukeenee]

If I may ask, how come you use firestalkers instead of sidewinders? looking at the stats I can't see much of a reason besides price.

Because Firestalkers are Class 9, and Sidewinders are Class 10. We're talking about LFs, mainly, and most LF gun mounts only go up to Class 9.

If I could put a Sidewinder on my Griffin, I probably would.

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[ryoken]

I can tell you i use missiles and if you have ever fought me its about the only thing iam good with. This whole server pop thing and where the ping thing is you cant Hit them supposedly well... its BS. I have never had a problem hitting anyone ( Unless they have CDs). The trick is watching the missile till it hits and launching them at the right time. If they have CMs you have to launch the missiles when they are really close but not too close bc it needs to build up its momentum. If the server is lagging or the ping this is a problem then again launch them when you are close to your target and watch them ( like following thru on a baseball hit). When i sat close i mean like .700k or .500k.

If you need missile lessons PM me i would love to teach you some missile skill:).
I say go for it buddy you will like them but only one of that kind you cant carry more than 70 of the same Missile.
Cannon Ball + Firestalker = WIN!

Yup missiles rock,but like any other weapons set. You need to learn how to use properly. I got a rogue Bactrian (may have spelled wrong) with 4 deb turrets,and 4 missiles. all different types for ammo reasons. I have taken out VHF's in 1 pass. Fire deb's at max range,launch missiles at say 350,and boom as you pass by. Now on a light fighter i would not fire so close,as less shields/armour then a freighter. But you get my drift.
Also if server is over 150,and you get in a large furball? then missile are useless on a light. Need to keep straightish to long,and that is death for a LF in large fight. 1 on 1 missiles rock against a jouster. Spam CD's at max range,and missiles,and go straight in. CD's are useless if he is coming straight at you with engine kill.
You want to have a real ball with missiles? load a bulldog with 6 missile launchers. You would not believe how effective that is against fighters/bombers.

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