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Which faction to join in FW
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Mihaya Ohaya
State War Academy
Caldari State
#1 - 2012-12-30 18:52:05 UTC
Quick question that I obviously didn't have the skill to google for.

If I'm mainly trained towards shield tanking, is Minmatar the better choice or does it even matter?
If fleets are run, I bet it helps if everyone is of the same armor type.

Thanks
Naomie Hunter
Doomheim
#2 - 2012-12-30 18:59:51 UTC
I would say you can go for any of the factions, it is simply a matter of what you want to do in the game.

There is no reason why you cannot switch to armor. If you want to remain with shields, Caldari or Minmatar might be in your interest.

I'm making this post without regards to what the map looks like.
Deen Wispa
Sheriff.
Caldari Tactical Operations Command
#3 - 2012-12-30 19:08:03 UTC
Mihaya Ohaya wrote:
Quick question that I obviously didn't have the skill to google for.

If I'm mainly trained towards shield tanking, is Minmatar the better choice or does it even matter?
If fleets are run, I bet it helps if everyone is of the same armor type.

Thanks


Which faction is irrelevant. It's more a matter of which corp will allow you to fly shield tanking ships. Based on my experience, I'd say 70% or more of Caldari corps lean towards shield.

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kraiklyn Asatru
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2012-12-30 19:17:12 UTC
I'd say join Caldari or Amarr, wait just join Amarr <3. As for minnies in a kitchensink it doesnt matter what you are. That os as long as you aren't a spork.
Christine Peeveepeeski
Low Sec Concepts
#5 - 2012-12-30 20:10:04 UTC
In my circles we tend to fly quick ships that, if tanked will tend to be shield tanks. Primarily because a brawler WILL die, at least with a kiting ship you have a chance of running before ZE BLOB hits you.

Armour seems to be preferred when you know you either hold the position or die. Defending medium plexes with armour cruisers come to mind. Nothing like some SFI's, arbi's and execs to really hold a plex down good. Then round the edges of the warp in at 30km or so you may have some fast kiters to hunt down the guys that get in and try to gain distance on the armour ships.

Arguably though all militias employ these simple tactics so tbh aim for a pvp style you want to get good at and try it out with whichever militia you fancy.
Zarnak Wulf
Task Force 641
Empyrean Edict
#6 - 2012-12-30 21:10:37 UTC
I am taking a liking to 'win or die trying' Gallente recently.
SeaSaw
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#7 - 2012-12-31 17:23:13 UTC
Good Sir;

Just fit 2 warp core stabs and run if you get into trouble. You don't need a corp or fleet.
You can solo small plex's in a t1 rifter with 2wcs, thats as much as you will ever need.

your humble servent
SamDog
Liam Inkuras
Furnace
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
#8 - 2012-12-31 18:25:00 UTC
SeaSaw wrote:
Good Sir;

Just fit 2 warp core stabs and run if you get into trouble. You don't need a corp or fleet.
You can solo small plex's in a t1 rifter with 2wcs, thats as much as you will ever need.

your humble servent
SamDog

You sir, are what kill FW. OP, shield tanking seems to be preferred in FW right now due to the inevitable "blob" that appears anytime you engage a target. Shield gives you the GTFO ability that is much needed. Although the armour Gallente boats do have quite the staying power now when armour tanked.

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Super Chair
Project Cerberus
Templis CALSF
#9 - 2012-12-31 18:35:31 UTC
SeaSaw wrote:
Good Sir;

Just fit 2 warp core stabs and run if you get into trouble. You don't need a corp or fleet.
You can solo small plex's in a t1 rifter with 2wcs, thats as much as you will ever need.

your humble servent
SamDog


I just threw up in my mouth a little....
Morgan Torry
Arma Purgatorium
#10 - 2012-12-31 19:11:30 UTC
Super Chair wrote:
SeaSaw wrote:
Good Sir;

Just fit 2 warp core stabs and run if you get into trouble. You don't need a corp or fleet.
You can solo small plex's in a t1 rifter with 2wcs, thats as much as you will ever need.

your humble servent
SamDog


I just threw up in my mouth a little....


More than just a little.


Caldari run, I'd say, 90% shield fleets just because shields tend to give great mobility....even with the close range brawling boats (blaster Moa ftw). A close second would be Minmatar but from my understanding they run a lot of kitchen sink fleets....at that point it doesn't really matter. Shield/armor choice only matter when you have logis following you around.

Arma Purgatorium - What is Podded May Never Die
Dread Operative
Lowlife.
Snuffed Out
#11 - 2012-12-31 19:56:42 UTC  |  Edited by: Dread Operative
You along with the whole Caldari Militia should join the Amarr. They are t2 and have a good chance of sticking it too the Minnie.
Ginger Barbarella
#12 - 2012-12-31 22:14:45 UTC
I personally have always like Minmatar. Good people, good fun... no blobbing non-sense, no constant running, no emoraging FCs. But it's the people that make it fun. Been in Caldari and Amarr, just not as fun as Minnie.

"Blow it all on Quafe and strippers." --- Sorlac
Voi Lutois
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#13 - 2012-12-31 23:24:00 UTC
Amarr
Simyaldee
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#14 - 2013-01-01 05:59:02 UTC
It depends on what you want, and your SP level, Faction wise the Gals and Minmatar are technically 'winning' the war, more on the Gals side then the Minnies. The Amarr are doing better then the Caldari at the moment it seems. Either side can be pretty much the same honestly, I've only ever been in Caldari so i wouldn't really know but from discussions with others it seems to depend on the specific corps within the militia, not the militia itself.

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Shaalira D'arc
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#15 - 2013-01-01 09:09:33 UTC
Don't base your decision on your current skill set. The longer you spend in-game, the less it matters. Nearly every PvPer cross-trains, and people often mix things up based on what's appropriate for the situation.

Instead, focus on finding a good FW corporation. Look for a group with the type of philosophy, atmosphere, and people you'd enjoy spending your EVE pew pew time with, day in and day out. There are plenty that are recruiting, even if you're a new-ish player. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Poetic Stanziel
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2013-01-01 09:24:52 UTC
Ginger Barbarella wrote:
No blobbing non-sense, no constant running, no emoraging FCs.
LOL. That's a good portion of the Minmatar. Not all of their groups, but definitely the norm from Late Night Alliance and Iron Oxide.
ALUCARD 1208
Digital Ghosts
Sedition.
#17 - 2013-01-01 12:39:57 UTC
Poetic Stanziel wrote:
Ginger Barbarella wrote:
No blobbing non-sense, no constant running, no emoraging FCs.
LOL. That's a good portion of the Minmatar. Not all of their groups, but definitely the norm from Late Night Alliance and Iron Oxide.


also can be said of fweddit poetic now play nice

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Ginger Barbarella
#18 - 2013-01-01 16:48:09 UTC
Poetic Stanziel wrote:
Ginger Barbarella wrote:
No blobbing non-sense, no constant running, no emoraging FCs.
LOL. That's a good portion of the Minmatar. Not all of their groups, but definitely the norm from Late Night Alliance and Iron Oxide.


The day you guys in fweddit take FW seriously is the day I quit. Safe to say I'll be here for a while. Cool

"Blow it all on Quafe and strippers." --- Sorlac
Tsobai Hashimoto
State War Academy
Caldari State
#19 - 2013-01-01 21:33:17 UTC
SeaSaw wrote:
Good Sir;

Just fit 2 warp core stabs and run if you get into trouble. You don't need a corp or fleet.
You can solo small plex's in a t1 rifter with 2wcs, thats as much as you will ever need.

your humble servent
SamDog



So when are they going to add the "Down Thumb" button.....cuz posts like this is what it is intended for
Takanuro
Eve Faction Trade Exchange
#20 - 2013-01-01 21:58:40 UTC
SeaSaw wrote:
Good Sir;

Just fit 2 warp core stabs and run if you get into trouble. You don't need a corp or fleet.
You can solo small plex's in a t1 rifter with 2wcs, thats as much as you will ever need.

your humble servent
SamDog


This just gave me a good idea. When you go to a Plex gate with a shuttle or n00b ship it says something like 'This gate is not configured to accept...." and doesn't let you in.

Maybe WCS should also cause some kind of disruption to the Plex acceleration gates that means you can't activate them. In keeping with the reason enter said plexes and I'm sure someone get make it make sense from a warp theory point of view( I hope lol)

Yes, we're going to die, but you're coming with us!
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