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[Propose] Smartbomb range & damage equalization mid-slot module
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Trin Javidan
Caymen Labs
#1 - 2015-03-17 13:08:23 UTC  |  Edited by: Trin Javidan
I have the following idea: A midslot module that redistribute the ship energy output > which equalizes the smart-bomb ranges and damages to the highest that is fitted > if their are multiple fitted. (*with a no-capital fit restriction)

Example: ((1 T2 em sb + 1 chelm sb) + equalization module) = 2 Chelm sb's

Why:

* T1 and T2 ship buffs > damage-nerfed sb's
* Unequal ranges/damages between meta's > breaks tactical gameplay
* Drones blob counter > Rock paper scissor vs massive fleeting drones use > Introducting a viable suicide drones-blob counter
* Create content > dangerous nature of eve > Destroys ISK > Good for $$
Iain Cariaba
#2 - 2015-03-17 13:35:38 UTC
Trin Javidan wrote:
I have the following idea: A midslot module that redistribute the ship energy output > which equalizes the smart-bomb ranges and damages to the highest that is fitted > if their are multiple fitted. (*with a no-capital fit restriction)

Example: ((1 T2 em sb + 1 chelm sb) + equalization module) = 2 Chelm sb's

Why:

  • T1 and T2 ship buffs > damage-nerfed sb's [list]
  • Unequal ranges/damages between meta's > breaks tactical gameplay [list]
  • Drones blob counter > Rock paper scissor vs massive fleeting drones use > Introducting a viable suicide drones-blob counter [list]
  • Create content > dangerous nature of eve > Destroys ISK > Good for $$
No.

If you want 2 identical smartbombs, then fit two identical smartbombs.

Also, **** no on fitting 2 officer anythings without buying the mods.
Trin Javidan
Caymen Labs
#3 - 2015-03-17 13:38:45 UTC  |  Edited by: Trin Javidan
Iain Cariaba wrote:

If you want 2 identical smartbombs, then fit two identical smartbombs.


I would like to fit 2 different types of damage smartbombes with the exact same range. With the current sb's that isn't possible! (other than t2's)

Also; Spending 11b on a chelm for a rack of chelms seems worth the 11b Big smileShocked but 11*7= 77b imho a bit too much Pirate
Iain Cariaba
#4 - 2015-03-17 13:48:54 UTC
Trin Javidan wrote:
Iain Cariaba wrote:

If you want 2 identical smartbombs, then fit two identical smartbombs.


I would like to fit 2 different types of damage smartbombes with the exact same range. With the current sb's that isn't possible! (other than t2's)

Also; Spending 11b on a chelm for a rack of chelms seems worth the 11b Big smileShocked but 11*7= 77b imho a bit too much Pirate

1. So use the t2s.
2. Welcome to making a choice.
Pelle Wittewoa
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2015-03-17 13:56:02 UTC
Hmm interesting proposal.

You both make a good point. After reading both your arguments, i think the problem lies in the faction smartbombs. As Trin argued, the range is not uniform. The faction ones do give more damage/use options vs higher power output, but it gets restrained by the not uniform range. Idea
Samillian
Angry Mustellid
#6 - 2015-03-17 13:57:00 UTC  |  Edited by: Samillian
I will not be supporting this because just a quick look at the numbers shows how unbalanced and OP it would be:

Now if I've got this right in your example there is a large T2 smartbomb and a large Officer (Chelm) smartbomb which your module would effectively convert to two Officer smartbombs. The only disadvantage that would come from this equalisation would be an increased PG cost (+1150 PG on the T2) for a massive improvement. The T2 smartbomb would gain a lower activation cost (90GJ lower), increased Area of Effect (+4.5km) and an increased damage output (+225 dmg) for a fraction of the cost of an Officer mod.

Even if the module your propose averaged the two smartbombs out I think it would be to much.

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Lugh Crow-Slave
#7 - 2015-03-18 20:45:50 UTC
if you want officer buy officer of you can't afford it looks like you need to go make some isk or settle for less

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Garnoo
Eternity INC.
Goonswarm Federation
#8 - 2015-03-18 20:52:39 UTC
if you want a mod that would boost smartbomb dmg or range it should be for low slot like mods for every other weapon types, other than this its not a terrible idea

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