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SoE Frigate Astero, Needs More High Slots?
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Commander A9
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#1 - 2013-11-08 23:38:17 UTC  |  Edited by: Commander A9
Hey, all.

On Test Server, I'm liking what I'm seeing so far.

At first glance, however, something sticks out: the new Sisters of EVE frigate, the Astero.

Given that the Astero can support a Covert Ops Cloak, and as such, players heading out into null or exploring with this ship will likely use such a cloak, with only 2 high slots, that means that Astero pilots will be left with one turret, or none at all if the second high slot will be taken up by an exploration device such as a probe launcher.

Therefore, I'm wondering if the Astero could benefit from having a third or even fourth high slot installed, so as to make use of 2 guns for better firepower, plus the Covert Ops cloak and any other exploration modules installed into the high row. I'm aware the Astero gives benefits to drones, but in most cases, drones simply aren't enough.

Thoughts?

Also, I wouldn't mind seeing the Stratios cruiser's guns mounted to the main hull, rather than the rear circular mount. And perhaps the Stratios could use another high slot so as to mount 4 guns, a cloak, and a probe launcher...or is that too much? I understand these ships are not designed purely for combat...

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Adam Zalonis
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2013-11-09 03:17:48 UTC
Commander A9 wrote:
Hey, all.

On Test Server, I'm liking what I'm seeing so far.

At first glance, however, something sticks out: the new Sisters of EVE frigate, the Astero.

Given that the Astero can support a Covert Ops Cloak, and as such, players heading out into null or exploring with this ship will likely use such a cloak, with only 2 high slots, that means that Astero pilots will be left with one turret, or none at all if the second high slot will be taken up by an exploration device such as a probe launcher.

Therefore, I'm wondering if the Astero could benefit from having a third or even fourth high slot installed, so as to make use of 2 guns for better firepower, plus the Covert Ops cloak and any other exploration modules installed into the high row. I'm aware the Astero gives benefits to drones, but in most cases, drones simply aren't enough.

Thoughts?

Also, I wouldn't mind seeing the Stratios cruiser's guns mounted to the main hull, rather than the rear circular mount. And perhaps the Stratios could use another high slot so as to mount 4 guns, a cloak, and a probe launcher...or is that too much? I understand these ships are not designed purely for combat...


I think it could use a single utility high slot for a cloak. If you want a probe launcher too, you can always carry around a Mobile Depot to switch one out on the fly.
Petrified
Old and Petrified Syndication
#3 - 2013-11-09 03:39:59 UTC
Adam Zalonis wrote:

I think it could use a single utility high slot for a cloak. If you want a probe launcher too, you can always carry around a Mobile Depot to switch one out on the fly.


A utility high would be great for both SOE ships. But one can make do with a mobile depot to swap things around in the meantime. This is unfortunate, however, and it would be good of CCP to address - the ship does not quite fit the performance niche it is advertised for without adding at least one utility high slot for both the Astero and just one more for the Stratios.

Cloaking is the closest thing to a "Pause Game" button one can get while in space.

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Electrique Wizard
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#4 - 2013-11-09 10:54:53 UTC
The Astero is a drone/exploration platform. Just because it has (UNBONUSSED) turret hardpoints doesnt mean you should fit turrets to it.

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