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mavrick1
waistland prospecters
#1 - 2012-06-26 17:34:26 UTC
Hello all
I have been using a drake since i could fly it, but i am looking to expand in to level 4 missions, and i have picked the ship i like but the fitting i have on it right now is not as good as i like and i was wondering about these things.

1 what is the best way to go with a mega shield tank or a armor tank
2 what range of guns should i put it it
3 should i have torps or cruise missiles on it
4 just general fits that would work well for a level 4 mission

but i have done all my skills for missiles and drake fittings so what skills do i need to look at for the mega fitting all tech 2 rigs guns and all and what is the best named gear

under the radar is where i fly i make my isk like very one
Batelle
Federal Navy Academy
#2 - 2012-06-26 17:40:15 UTC
mavrick1 wrote:
Hello all

3 should i have torps or cruise missiles on it



sell your mega asap.

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mavrick1
waistland prospecters
#3 - 2012-06-26 17:41:56 UTC
Batelle wrote:
mavrick1 wrote:
Hello all

3 should i have torps or cruise missiles on it



sell your mega asap.

man listen if i listened to every person on here i would not have any ships so if you cannot come up with something helpful then do not post please i am trying to get some real help here not be trolled

under the radar is where i fly i make my isk like very one
Kasutra
No Vacancies
No Vacancies.
#4 - 2012-06-26 18:15:12 UTC
You'll get more helpful replies if you put some effort into your punctuation and capitalization. Your posts are very hard to read.
Quote:
1 what is the best way to go with a mega shield tank or a armor tank

Armor, you don't really have the mid slots for a shield tank.
Quote:
2 what range of guns should i put it it

Rails. The biggest you can fit.
Quote:
3 should i have torps or cruise missiles on it

Neither. You should have guns on it.
Quote:
4 just general fits that would work well for a level 4 mission

A general idea:

Low slots: Large Armor Repper, as many Magstabs as you can and as few mission-specific armor hardeners as you can get away with.
Mid slots: Heavy cap booster, afterburner, tracking computers.
High slots: Prototype 425mm railguns, you won't have the skills for T2 for a long, long while.
Rigs: Probably Auxiliary Nano Pumps, you won't have the grid for gunnery rigs (and they'll be stacking penalized anyway). overclocking unit if you need one.
Drones: I like 4 heavies + 5 lights on 125 bandwidth ships.

Be aware that the Mega isn't generally considered a very good missioning ship.
mavrick1
waistland prospecters
#5 - 2012-06-26 20:51:02 UTC  |  Edited by: mavrick1
Kasutra wrote:
You'll get more helpful replies if you put some effort into your punctuation and capitalization. Your posts are very hard to read.
Quote:
1 what is the best way to go with a mega shield tank or a armor tank

Armor, you don't really have the mid slots for a shield tank.
Quote:
2 what range of guns should i put it it

Rails. The biggest you can fit.
Quote:
3 should i have torps or cruise missiles on it

Neither. You should have guns on it.
Quote:
4 just general fits that would work well for a level 4 mission

A general idea:

Low slots: Large Armor Repper, as many Magstabs as you can and as few mission-specific armor hardeners as you can get away with.
Mid slots: Heavy cap booster, afterburner, tracking computers.
High slots: Prototype 425mm railguns, you won't have the skills for T2 for a long, long while.
Rigs: Probably Auxiliary Nano Pumps, you won't have the grid for gunnery rigs (and they'll be stacking penalized anyway). overclocking unit if you need one.
Drones: I like 4 heavies + 5 lights on 125 bandwidth ships.

Be aware that the Mega isn't generally considered a very good missioning ship.


Ok i do understand that
and when i type on forums i tend to type like i talk so i end up with out a lot of the grammer stuff and sorry for that and thank you for the help.
and about the missles i have found that useing missles and drones when the hostles are too close to hit withe guns.

under the radar is where i fly i make my isk like very one
CorInaXeraL
The Dresdeneers
#6 - 2012-06-26 20:56:52 UTC
If you're having issues with range, there were some old Blaster-'thron fits somewhere. Not certain how viable they still are (or are not). Up close, let the drones handle it, or use your propulsion mods and some skillful flying to get enough distance to bring the rails around on the target.

A Mega will get the most out of hybrids and very little 'oomph' out of missiles. Focus on the strengths, look at your armor tank and DPS/Tracking mods and you'll start seeing a nice little ship. I used to fly one way back in the day, and I've been looking at dusting one off shortly just because I miss it so.
Ryelek d'Entari
Horizon Glare
#7 - 2012-06-27 00:03:11 UTC
You do realize that a megathron (I assume that's what you mean by "mega") has 7 turret hardpoints and 2 launcher hardpoints, right? Missiles are not its strong suit.

What exactly sold you on the megathron? I'm guessing that sweet sexy silhouette?




And please, don't "type like you talk". Put some tiny bit of thought and effort into your written communication, and you'll find that people start treating you with more courtesy.
mavrick1
waistland prospecters
#8 - 2012-06-27 00:52:25 UTC
Ryelek d'Entari wrote:
You do realize that a megathron (I assume that's what you mean by "mega") has 7 turret hardpoints and 2 launcher hardpoints, right? Missiles are not its strong suit.

What exactly sold you on the megathron? I'm guessing that sweet sexy silhouette?




And please, don't "type like you talk". Put some tiny bit of thought and effort into your written communication, and you'll find that people start treating you with more courtesy.


Well I just like the platform it's self, but the ship is kinda sexy in a looks kinda way. The reason I use missles is becasue they can take up the slack where the guns can not reach.

In reguards to the way i type i am working on that part, because i never really put any mind in to forums, and or any other means where players can troll for no reason. I feel that no matter how good i type there are still people out there that going to pick at something, where in I just do not care. But what you say is understandable and i will work on it.

Just ask, what is the best level 4 ship, fits, and weapons. i found a level 4 agent today, and I would like to make the move here soon.

under the radar is where i fly i make my isk like very one
D34dC0W
HIFI Phantoms
Northern Associates.
#9 - 2012-06-27 04:16:26 UTC
just by asking if shields would work on it means you likely didnt do any research yourself, but is all seriousness this is what i would recomend for a newer player trying to get into level 4's

[Megathron, Tank]
Large Armor Repairer II
Large Armor Repairer II
Armor Explosive Hardener II
Armor Explosive Hardener II
Armor Kinetic Hardener II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Beta Reactor Control: Capacitor Power Relay I

Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II

350mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Antimatter Charge L
350mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Antimatter Charge L
350mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Antimatter Charge L
350mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Antimatter Charge L
350mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Antimatter Charge L
350mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Antimatter Charge L
350mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Antimatter Charge L
Drone Link Augmentor II

Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I

switch out the hardeners to be mission specific of course and keep some light drones for the frigs that get in close
IIshira
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#10 - 2012-06-27 04:46:46 UTC
mavrick1 wrote:
Ryelek d'Entari wrote:
You do realize that a megathron (I assume that's what you mean by "mega") has 7 turret hardpoints and 2 launcher hardpoints, right? Missiles are not its strong suit.

What exactly sold you on the megathron? I'm guessing that sweet sexy silhouette?




And please, don't "type like you talk". Put some tiny bit of thought and effort into your written communication, and you'll find that people start treating you with more courtesy.


Well I just like the platform it's self, but the ship is kinda sexy in a looks kinda way. The reason I use missles is becasue they can take up the slack where the guns can not reach.

In reguards to the way i type i am working on that part, because i never really put any mind in to forums, and or any other means where players can troll for no reason. I feel that no matter how good i type there are still people out there that going to pick at something, where in I just do not care. But what you say is understandable and i will work on it.

Just ask, what is the best level 4 ship, fits, and weapons. i found a level 4 agent today, and I would like to make the move here soon.


I'll be the first to admit there are quite a few trolls in these forums. It didn't help that you opened yourself up it by asking what kind of missiles to use for a gun boat. I'm just curious but why not the Raven. That is a missile boat.
Chainsaw Plankton
FaDoyToy
#11 - 2012-06-27 04:57:37 UTC  |  Edited by: Chainsaw Plankton
shields work fine on a mega!

[Megathron, shields!]
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Tracking Enhancer II
Tracking Enhancer II
Tracking Enhancer II

Pithum A-Type Medium Shield Booster
Caldari Navy Adaptive Invulnerability Field
Caldari Navy Adaptive Invulnerability Field
Caldari Navy Shield Boost Amplifier

425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
[empty high slot]

Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I


Warden II x4
Hobgoblin II x5

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IIshira
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#12 - 2012-06-27 05:03:50 UTC  |  Edited by: IIshira
Chainsaw Plankton wrote:
shields work fine on a mega!

[Megathron, shields!]
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Tracking Enhancer II
Tracking Enhancer II
Tracking Enhancer II

Pithum A-Type Medium Shield Booster
Caldari Navy Adaptive Invulnerability Field
Caldari Navy Adaptive Invulnerability Field
Caldari Navy Shield Boost Amplifier

425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
[empty high slot]

Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I


Warden II x4
Hobgoblin II x5


I could be wrong but somehow I don't think the OP has the skills or ISK. This would make a nice mission ship but an also a nice loot pinata! Of course maybe no one would bother scanning a mega?
D34dC0W
HIFI Phantoms
Northern Associates.
#13 - 2012-06-27 07:29:47 UTC
IIshira wrote:
Chainsaw Plankton wrote:
shields work fine on a mega!

[Megathron, shields!]
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Federation Navy Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Tracking Enhancer II
Tracking Enhancer II
Tracking Enhancer II

Pithum A-Type Medium Shield Booster
Caldari Navy Adaptive Invulnerability Field
Caldari Navy Adaptive Invulnerability Field
Caldari Navy Shield Boost Amplifier

425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
425mm Railgun II, Antimatter Charge L
[empty high slot]

Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I


Warden II x4
Hobgoblin II x5


I could be wrong but somehow I don't think the OP has the skills or ISK. This would make a nice mission ship but an also a nice loot pinata! Of course maybe no one would bother scanning a mega?


yea if your gonna do that to a mega at least get a navy mega, or better yet, a vindi
ACE McFACE
Dirt 'n' Glitter
Local Is Primary
#14 - 2012-06-27 10:07:31 UTC
ultrabad passive tanked Machs anyone?

Now, more than ever, we need a dislike button.
mavrick1
waistland prospecters
#15 - 2012-06-27 15:45:35 UTC
IIshira wrote:
mavrick1 wrote:
Ryelek d'Entari wrote:
You do realize that a megathron (I assume that's what you mean by "mega") has 7 turret hardpoints and 2 launcher hardpoints, right? Missiles are not its strong suit.

What exactly sold you on the megathron? I'm guessing that sweet sexy silhouette?




And please, don't "type like you talk". Put some tiny bit of thought and effort into your written communication, and you'll find that people start treating you with more courtesy.


Well I just like the platform it's self, but the ship is kinda sexy in a looks kinda way. The reason I use missles is becasue they can take up the slack where the guns can not reach.

In reguards to the way i type i am working on that part, because i never really put any mind in to forums, and or any other means where players can troll for no reason. I feel that no matter how good i type there are still people out there that going to pick at something, where in I just do not care. But what you say is understandable and i will work on it.

Just ask, what is the best level 4 ship, fits, and weapons. i found a level 4 agent today, and I would like to make the move here soon.


I'll be the first to admit there are quite a few trolls in these forums. It didn't help that you opened yourself up it by asking what kind of missiles to use for a gun boat. I'm just curious but why not the Raven. That is a missile boat.

I know, but i have always had a missile back up for my ships. I never been able to get the guns just right.

under the radar is where i fly i make my isk like very one
IIshira
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#16 - 2012-06-27 16:18:41 UTC
mavrick1 wrote:
IIshira wrote:
mavrick1 wrote:
Ryelek d'Entari wrote:
You do realize that a megathron (I assume that's what you mean by "mega") has 7 turret hardpoints and 2 launcher hardpoints, right? Missiles are not its strong suit.

What exactly sold you on the megathron? I'm guessing that sweet sexy silhouette?




And please, don't "type like you talk". Put some tiny bit of thought and effort into your written communication, and you'll find that people start treating you with more courtesy.


Well I just like the platform it's self, but the ship is kinda sexy in a looks kinda way. The reason I use missles is becasue they can take up the slack where the guns can not reach.

In reguards to the way i type i am working on that part, because i never really put any mind in to forums, and or any other means where players can troll for no reason. I feel that no matter how good i type there are still people out there that going to pick at something, where in I just do not care. But what you say is understandable and i will work on it.

Just ask, what is the best level 4 ship, fits, and weapons. i found a level 4 agent today, and I would like to make the move here soon.


I'll be the first to admit there are quite a few trolls in these forums. It didn't help that you opened yourself up it by asking what kind of missiles to use for a gun boat. I'm just curious but why not the Raven. That is a missile boat.

I know, but i have always had a missile back up for my ships. I never been able to get the guns just right.


Well I would recommend to have your gunnery support skills to at least 4. As long as you have that and decent drone skills to deal with frigates you'll do fine.

mavrick1
waistland prospecters
#17 - 2012-06-27 18:07:24 UTC
IIshira wrote:
mavrick1 wrote:
IIshira wrote:
mavrick1 wrote:
Ryelek d'Entari wrote:
You do realize that a megathron (I assume that's what you mean by "mega") has 7 turret hardpoints and 2 launcher hardpoints, right? Missiles are not its strong suit.

What exactly sold you on the megathron? I'm guessing that sweet sexy silhouette?




And please, don't "type like you talk". Put some tiny bit of thought and effort into your written communication, and you'll find that people start treating you with more courtesy.


Well I just like the platform it's self, but the ship is kinda sexy in a looks kinda way. The reason I use missles is becasue they can take up the slack where the guns can not reach.

In reguards to the way i type i am working on that part, because i never really put any mind in to forums, and or any other means where players can troll for no reason. I feel that no matter how good i type there are still people out there that going to pick at something, where in I just do not care. But what you say is understandable and i will work on it.

Just ask, what is the best level 4 ship, fits, and weapons. i found a level 4 agent today, and I would like to make the move here soon.


I'll be the first to admit there are quite a few trolls in these forums. It didn't help that you opened yourself up it by asking what kind of missiles to use for a gun boat. I'm just curious but why not the Raven. That is a missile boat.

I know, but i have always had a missile back up for my ships. I never been able to get the guns just right.


Well I would recommend to have your gunnery support skills to at least 4. As long as you have that and decent drone skills to deal with frigates you'll do fine.


Ok will work on that, and can you throw a good ship and fit for a incursion runner too.

Thank you for all the help, and hope to see you all in game.

under the radar is where i fly i make my isk like very one
noXza
Meta Zero
Meta Reloaded
#18 - 2012-06-28 01:02:46 UTC
Just out of curiosity

why the freckle aren't you just upgrading to a raven, really good lvl 4 mission ship, you probarbly already have the missile skills.

Looking at your bio i can see you're quite new(so am i) just go for one race, one thing for starters.

1: get in a drake with somewhat good support skills=2-3 months
2: Get in a raven, work on rest of support skills 4-5 months.

If you jump around too much you'll end up only being able to fly most ships at 20-30% of their proper value as in, lower dmg/tank than if you sticked to one.
Kusum Fawn
Perkone
Caldari State
#19 - 2012-06-28 02:41:38 UTC
[Megathron, serpentis fit]

Capacitor Power Relay II
Damage Control II
Armor Kinetic Hardener II
Armor Kinetic Hardener II
Armor Thermic Hardener II
Armor Thermic Hardener II
Large Armor Repairer II

Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II
Experimental 100MN Afterburner I

350mm Compressed Coil Gun I, Plutonium Charge L
350mm Compressed Coil Gun I, Plutonium Charge L
350mm Compressed Coil Gun I, Plutonium Charge L
350mm Compressed Coil Gun I, Plutonium Charge L
350mm Compressed Coil Gun I, Plutonium Charge L
350mm Compressed Coil Gun I, Plutonium Charge L
350mm Compressed Coil Gun I, Plutonium Charge L
Small Tractor Beam I

Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Hybrid Burst Aerator I


Hobgoblin II x5
Hobgoblin II x5
Hammerhead II x5
Hammerhead II x2


switch out the hardners for the specific rat type you will be facing. using plutonium will be cheaper then AM, 350's have better tracking then 425's and if you have low skills with guns then you will need every bit of it.

The ab is generally off except when you need to get to a far off warp gate, or run a bit from enemies.
expect to lose drones, and as a caldari pilot i expect you dont have great drone skills.

If you find that the ship is still not cap stable(in eft or pyfa) drop the Burst arator rig and swap it for a aux nano armor rig. you should be stable, With all skills at 0 in pyfa, it has 65 minutes of running time (ab off) which should be more then enough time for you to run your mission.
Two LAR II is generally overkill for tank. Most missions wont throw that much dps at you in one go, if you feel safer with two reppers, do one large and one medium.

For the most part though i recommend a dominix as your first Large rail gun platform. It will teach you about how to manuver your ship while having enough tank to get you through it. also because rails are not the primary damage source from a domi, its not that important to have good guns skills off the bat.

As you progress, check out the navy megathron or the Kronos. and take a look at cap boosted setups for each.
the megathron is a little bit awkward for mission running as it is annoying to keep stable and still get enough damage out of it. the navy version is a bit easier. same goes for the navy domi.

Its not possible to please all the people all the time, but it sure as hell is possible to Displease all the people, most of the time.
mavrick1
waistland prospecters
#20 - 2012-06-28 04:17:01 UTC
noXza wrote:
Just out of curiosity

why the freckle aren't you just upgrading to a raven, really good lvl 4 mission ship, you probarbly already have the missile skills.

Looking at your bio i can see you're quite new(so am i) just go for one race, one thing for starters.

1: get in a drake with somewhat good support skills=2-3 months
2: Get in a raven, work on rest of support skills 4-5 months.

If you jump around too much you'll end up only being able to fly most ships at 20-30% of their proper value as in, lower dmg/tank than if you sticked to one.

Well i have been a drake pilot for most of the time, I feel i need to get out the missile boats and try some gun ships.
But i will work on the better mega's but i mgiht go the next step

under the radar is where i fly i make my isk like very one
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