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Trouble soloing L4's, I got 4 words for you
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Goodday 2die
Wings of GoId
#1 - 2012-12-09 21:56:59 UTC
Large Micro Jump Drive

Use it

nearly lost my mach 3 times due to acceleration gates warping me into the middle of a bunch debris and npc's, I watch my ship bounce hopelessly between the gate and the giant asteroid above my head as i try to align while 30 ships pound me into nothing. I barely made it out before my shields gave way.

In another time once again find my self surrounded as the entire room aggros me, 3 frigs scram me, I watch my drones get popped one right after another as I scream and plead with them to take out the scramming frigs. I am on the edge my seat, and so glad i stocked up my drone bay before leaving. I am well past my shields and nearing 75% armor, im praying for that last frig to pop so i can warp to safety. I make it, but barely, i head to the nearest station and gladly fork over the 10 million in repairs.

I've destroyed millions of isk in rigs trying to find a setup that would help me tank an entire room at 5000m, but all i needed was the MJD. Now I dictate the range and fight on my own terms.

Surrounded by tons of debris that wont let you align, use it and all will be well. Only problem is that it seems to work too well, hopefully I'll find another way to pad my wallet lest CCP decides to start swinging that bat again.

Kiteo Hatto
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2012-12-09 22:03:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Kiteo Hatto
Thats great and all and it was my plan too but that tactic backfires vs sansha, you are just TD'd from farther away and you still cant hit ****, well other than sentries which im training right now.
Goodday 2die
Wings of GoId
#3 - 2012-12-09 22:07:31 UTC
That just means your mission time is a little slower and reduces the isk/hour. What I'm trying to avoid is losing a 2 billion isk ship.
Maximus Reborn
Assasinated Zombies
#4 - 2012-12-09 22:18:58 UTC
If you even have a chance of loosing a Mach for any reason in a mission you are either not skilled enough to be flying it or are just fail in general...
Risien Drogonne
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2012-12-09 22:24:17 UTC
Maximus Reborn wrote:
If you even have a chance of loosing a Mach for any reason in a mission you are either not skilled enough to be flying it or are just fail in general...

Or you accepted one of the bugged missions where all NPCs aggro as soon as you warp in.
Kiteo Hatto
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2012-12-09 22:27:53 UTC
Oh jesus, 1337 grandpa is in here now. Everyone show some respect then maybe he'll bless us with his years worth of experience.
Goodday 2die
Wings of GoId
#7 - 2012-12-09 22:28:09 UTC  |  Edited by: Goodday 2die
"If you even have a chance of loosing a Mach for any reason in a mission you are either not skilled enough to be flying it or are just fail in general..."


ROFL, you obviously havent done any missions lately and/or experienced full room aggro while your stuck on a rock. My skills are max, and as for my piloting skills, well if you say so...I'd love to be standing behind your shoulder and let you try :)
Gabriel Santagalos
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#8 - 2012-12-09 22:29:36 UTC
Risien Drogonne wrote:
Maximus Reborn wrote:
If you even have a chance of loosing a Mach for any reason in a mission you are either not skilled enough to be flying it or are just fail in general...

Or you accepted one of the bugged missions where all NPCs aggro as soon as you warp in.


That doesnt happen at all! It didnt cost me my Apoc 10 Minutes ago in "Vengeance lvl 4" because the Warp in stuck me in an asteroid and the whole room instaaggroed and burned through my 4 hardeners...*sobs uncontrollably*
Sarmatiko
#9 - 2012-12-09 23:05:22 UTC  |  Edited by: Sarmatiko
Maximus Reborn wrote:
If you even have a chance of loosing a Mach for any reason in a mission you are either not skilled enough to be flying it or are just fail in general...


I, for one, welcome our new PVE overlord.
Now please go make another dedicated thread about how good you are on mission running (dont forget glorious frapsing with hardcore metal music) and leave us to discuss MJD matter privately.

While idea looks nice, MJD wont help if you get scrambled in 9 seconds before activation. Mission canceling (-0.0112% from faction standing means you can cancel 50+ missions in a row without consequences with 8+ faction standing) still looks like better solution.

edit: wrong quote
Tildah
Dosadi Inc.
#10 - 2012-12-09 23:22:00 UTC
Sarmatiko wrote:
Goodday 2die wrote:
ROFL, you obviously havent done any missions lately and/or experienced full room aggro while your stuck on a rock. My skills are max, and as for my piloting skills, well if you say so...I'd love to be standing behind your shoulder and let you try :)

I, for one, welcome our new PVE overlord.
Now please go make another dedicated thread about how good you are on mission running (dont forget glorious frapsing with hardcore metal music) and leave us to discuss MJD matter privately.

While idea looks nice, MJD wont help if you get scrambled in 9 seconds before activation. Mission canceling (-0.0112% from faction standing means you can cancel 50+ missions in a row without consequences with 8+ faction standing) still looks like better solution.



What he said , I rotate about 12 lvl IV agents now ... only take 1 or 2 mission from them .

My favorite moment of today was when my optiomal was 634M and I was cap drained in like 15seconds by 4NPC EPIC !
Thank you CCP.

Tildah
Ahn Tee Mahtur
#11 - 2012-12-09 23:23:16 UTC
Goodday 2die wrote:
Large Micro Jump Drive

Use it

nearly lost my mach 3 times due to acceleration gates warping me into the middle of a bunch debris and npc's, I watch my ship bounce hopelessly between the gate and the giant asteroid above my head as i try to align while 30 ships pound me into nothing. I barely made it out before my shields gave way.

In another time once again find my self surrounded as the entire room aggros me, 3 frigs scram me, I watch my drones get popped one right after another as I scream and plead with them to take out the scramming frigs. I am on the edge my seat, and so glad i stocked up my drone bay before leaving. I am well past my shields and nearing 75% armor, im praying for that last frig to pop so i can warp to safety. I make it, but barely, i head to the nearest station and gladly fork over the 10 million in repairs.

I've destroyed millions of isk in rigs trying to find a setup that would help me tank an entire room at 5000m, but all i needed was the MJD. Now I dictate the range and fight on my own terms.

Surrounded by tons of debris that wont let you align, use it and all will be well. Only problem is that it seems to work too well, hopefully I'll find another way to pad my wallet lest CCP decides to start swinging that bat again.



Took your advice, it's ok, but the CNR really has a limited fit especially since this module is a medium :( Had to drop a TP but was able to complete my mission. Though 9 seconds is still enough time for a frig to scram me.
Mistah Ewedynao
Ice Axe Psycho Killers
#12 - 2012-12-09 23:28:35 UTC
Didn't I read somewhere that NPC scrams don't affect MJD's?

Nerf Goons

Nuke em from orbit....it's the only way to be sure.
Ahn Tee Mahtur
#13 - 2012-12-09 23:35:41 UTC
Mistah Ewedynao wrote:
Didn't I read somewhere that NPC scrams don't affect MJD's?

*Shrugs* If that's the case, I'm all game
Goodday 2die
Wings of GoId
#14 - 2012-12-09 23:45:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Goodday 2die
Quote:

Took your advice, it's ok, but the CNR really has a limited fit especially since this module is a medium :( Had to drop a TP but was able to complete my mission. Though 9 seconds is still enough time for a frig to scram me.


For me, I activate it first, then access the situation later. Once at range, I pop the offending frigs, then it's business as usual. I think you'll find just enough time to use it before the npc's take notice of you and proceed to lock. If that were to fail then at least I can focus on killing the frigs without worrying about aligning.
Caellach Marellus
Stormcrows
#15 - 2012-12-10 00:04:01 UTC
Mistah Ewedynao wrote:
Didn't I read somewhere that NPC scrams don't affect MJD's?


Correct, they don't. Same as they don't affect MWD's.

When your gut instincts tell you something is wrong, trust them. When your heart tells you something is right, ignore it, check with your brain first. Accept nothing, challenge everything.
Anneliese Pollard
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2012-12-10 09:05:33 UTC
I've been lucky enough with my rattlesnake.

There are times though... where the DPS is nearly too much. XL ASB ftw (yes after patch).

MJD sounds like an option; however, one has to evaluate the value against a tanky ship like the rattler.

I think I'm going to give it a whirl just to see if I can dump some tank.
Goatley
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#17 - 2012-12-10 11:04:30 UTC
Posting to confirm my tengu still blitz's pirate missions.


Tengu strikes again
marVLs
#18 - 2012-12-10 15:06:50 UTC
Dude You just pay for repair... that's all to say...
Signal11th
#19 - 2012-12-10 15:25:18 UTC
Maximus Reborn wrote:
If you even have a chance of loosing a Mach for any reason in a mission you are either not skilled enough to be flying it or are just fail in general...



To quote someone else:

"If all the village idiots packed up and decided to create their own village, you would still be the village idiot"


God Said "Come Forth and receive eternal life!" I came fifth and won a toaster!