Mass destruction
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:43 pm
I love bringing up new stuff.
Missiles are junk... But what about shields?
I realize that many players don't even use shields... Wtf?
OK, obviously there is a great IP investment needed to use shields... Also the EBKs cost some cash...
But if I don't use shields, then I don't have the matrix advantage. I mean, using 3 matrix might just allow me to take down an enemy that is double my size. Certainly at a cost, but the XP is the reward.
So, I was just looking through the CE stats portal, and what do I see? I didn't kill almost nothing compared to others... Omg. First I was a little disappointed, but then I realized that my rank is the same as them, even though I only destroyed 25% of the ships like them.
So this made me think, and here comes the question...
If combat is supposed to be honorable then why are the players that have most killes at the top... Shouldn't the players with the best average xp for each fight be at the top?
The only reason I walked this path of efficiency was because I have many pages written down with how to reach max xp with 1 fuel. Without shields I can't reach the xp average amount I could with the option of being able to use a matrix.
Studying my enemy I can find and defeat the dark red enemy that looks scary but shoots weak and dies fast. Lots of research though I admit...
So why are so many fighting without shields? The cost? Or is it because they want to have the most killes mass destroying the weak dark green enemies? Or is it the IP investment that is saved if choosing not to use shields?
Please don't all get me a wrong, I like to question things, and I like it to be constructive and productive. I find I can reach 50% more xp by using shields, and with the option to use a matrix.
Please comment why you belive that it's better to play without, or with shields, so I can learn more from your point of view.
I need a new ship, and your replys will help me choose. Tnx all.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Missiles are junk... But what about shields?
I realize that many players don't even use shields... Wtf?
![Question :?:](./images/smilies/icon_question.gif)
OK, obviously there is a great IP investment needed to use shields... Also the EBKs cost some cash...
But if I don't use shields, then I don't have the matrix advantage. I mean, using 3 matrix might just allow me to take down an enemy that is double my size. Certainly at a cost, but the XP is the reward.
So, I was just looking through the CE stats portal, and what do I see? I didn't kill almost nothing compared to others... Omg. First I was a little disappointed, but then I realized that my rank is the same as them, even though I only destroyed 25% of the ships like them.
So this made me think, and here comes the question...
If combat is supposed to be honorable then why are the players that have most killes at the top... Shouldn't the players with the best average xp for each fight be at the top?
The only reason I walked this path of efficiency was because I have many pages written down with how to reach max xp with 1 fuel. Without shields I can't reach the xp average amount I could with the option of being able to use a matrix.
Studying my enemy I can find and defeat the dark red enemy that looks scary but shoots weak and dies fast. Lots of research though I admit...
So why are so many fighting without shields? The cost? Or is it because they want to have the most killes mass destroying the weak dark green enemies? Or is it the IP investment that is saved if choosing not to use shields?
Please don't all get me a wrong, I like to question things, and I like it to be constructive and productive. I find I can reach 50% more xp by using shields, and with the option to use a matrix.
Please comment why you belive that it's better to play without, or with shields, so I can learn more from your point of view.
I need a new ship, and your replys will help me choose. Tnx all.
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)