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Why pod kill?

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Slade Trillgon
Brutor Force Federated
#61 - 2014-04-03 13:33:45 UTC
Doireen Kaundur wrote:
Yang Aurilen wrote:
Doireen Kaundur wrote:
So podding is strictly ego stroking. Nevermind that you get nothing tangible out of it. If we could salavage implants, i would see the reason. But just for an e-peen erection..I dont.

You uh what? If someone paid 3 billion in implants and I podded him he's 3 billion ISK poorer.


Not really. Those assets have already been spent. All you did was make him a little dumber by slowng down his training speed.


Yes, really. If he wants to replace them you have put a dent in their combat funds which lessens their effectiveness on the field. Affecting an enemies resources has always been a primary tactic in warfare, especially siege warfare.
Slade Trillgon
Brutor Force Federated
#62 - 2014-04-03 13:39:20 UTC
Ralen Zateki wrote:
Actually I prefer to get podded.

I'm usually lost somewhere in null sec or deep on a roam in low sec when I get popped, so as long as i'm in the right jump clone i'll just sit there and wait for it... sometimes even ask for it.

Gets me back to station and re-shipped that much faster...


I believe I coined a term, that has not been adopted lol, in my noob days in Providence and Catch, High Sec Fast Track.
Tear Jar
New Order Logistics
CODE.
#63 - 2014-04-03 13:39:57 UTC
Doireen Kaundur wrote:
Seriously. You got the ship and the loot, so now you look at popping the pod which gets you....nothing. Well, maybe a worthless corpse.

It is the insult following the injury.

So why do you do it?


Have you ever tried getting to -10? Its hard enough with podding. Doing it without podding is nearly impossible.
Xavier Holtzman
Sith Interstellar Tech Harvesting
#64 - 2014-04-03 13:40:43 UTC
Kaarous Aldurald wrote:

It's actually the reverse of what you would claim. There is never a reason to not pod someone.



I agree with pretty much everything except this statement. There are, indeed, times when you DON'T want to pod someone. I've been in many fleet engagements where podding people would send them back to their station where they can reship and start traveling back to the fight, as opposed to leaving them in their pod and letting them manually jump back to their reshipping station which would take much more time.

But generally speaking, I always try to kill the pod. Twisted

I do not like the men on this spaceship. They are uncouth and fail to appreciate my better qualities. I have something of value to contribute to this mission if only they would realize it. - Bill Frug
Solecist Project
#65 - 2014-04-03 13:45:30 UTC
Qen Tye wrote:
People do it, because they can.

Like the big red button, you put up with a big red warning sign: DO NOT PUSH THE RED BUTTON!

Some people will push it, despite the warning, because it's there.
DEEDEE! DEEDEE NO!
DO NOT PUSH THE BUTTON!!!

That ringing in your ears you're experiencing right now is the last gasping breathe of a dying inner ear as it got thoroughly PULVERISED by the point roaring over your head at supersonic speeds. - Tippia
Ionia Leonforte
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#66 - 2014-04-03 13:51:48 UTC
Solecist Project wrote:
Personally, I kept podding people for their attitude.

If you autopilot in a pod anywhere and have implants, then you deserve to lose them. You wouldn't walk through the bronx in an armani suit, with a golden rolex and a shiny looking suitcase either. Or park your expensive looking car somewhere you know it should get stolen.

It's a reflection of how messed up peoples POVs of the game are. Sure, some people know and simply risk it... but many others simply believe it's safe enough to do so... and that's bullcrap.


Just saying, I live in The Bronx and I do walk around with a nice suit and watch. I also don't have an issue parking my car (aside when my rims get stolen once in a blue moon which is a huge pain in the ass). I honestly wouldn't have replied to his thread about someone being podded and tearing up about it if not to state that The Bronx is not the urban war-zone scarred hellhole it once was.
Slade Trillgon
Brutor Force Federated
#67 - 2014-04-03 13:55:25 UTC
Xavier Holtzman wrote:
Kaarous Aldurald wrote:

It's actually the reverse of what you would claim. There is never a reason to not pod someone.



I agree with pretty much everything except this statement. There are, indeed, times when you DON'T want to pod someone. I've been in many fleet engagements where podding people would send them back to their station where they can reship and start traveling back to the fight, as opposed to leaving them in their pod and letting them manually jump back to their reshipping station which would take much more time.

But generally speaking, I always try to kill the pod. Twisted


I would say, as others have pointed out, that popping them is always better, as the pod is a very able intel provider and jump point.

A pod pilot fast tracked to their clone station and reshipping and flying back is the best case scenario. If this is what the pilot wants to do they will have a friend pop them if necessary. Pop all when given the chance.
Effect One
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#68 - 2014-04-03 13:58:26 UTC
Why wouldn't you pod kill?

Off the top of my head, the following advantages come with pod killing people:

1. Spreading a reputation for pod killing when people don't pay ransoms;
2. Remove them from the field entirely (hopefully putting them several jumps away from your position and providing them with the inconvenience of having to repurchase implants before they potentially might come back);
2. Cause additional ISK damage to the enemy (wars of attrition - those implants need to be replaced);
3. Remove 'harmless' warp-in points for the enemy fleet;
4. Remove enemy fleet's potential link booster from the system;
5. Remove the enemy fleet's potential commander/target caller from the system;
6. Collect the corpse;
7. Hearing a delightful squish noise.

I'm sure others have/will posted/post others. If you think no advantage comes from pod killing people, your knowledge of game mechanics can't be very good.

'This might be internet spaceships, but it's not rocket science to protect yourself and fly with a little common sense' - CCP Falcon
Caviar Liberta
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#69 - 2014-04-03 14:07:52 UTC
Doireen Kaundur wrote:
Seriously. You got the ship and the loot, so now you look at popping the pod which gets you....nothing. Well, maybe a worthless corpse.

It is the insult following the injury.

So why do you do it?


A pod full of snakes or crystals to show everyone.
La Nariz
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#70 - 2014-04-03 14:14:38 UTC
Pod everything especially afk pods in highsec.

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Caitlyn Tufy
Perkone
Caldari State
#71 - 2014-04-03 14:18:05 UTC  |  Edited by: Caitlyn Tufy
Doireen Kaundur wrote:
Seriously. You got the ship and the loot, so now you look at popping the pod which gets you....nothing. Well, maybe a worthless corpse.

It is the insult following the injury.

So why do you do it?


Because I can. That's all the reason you need in EVE.
Joshua Foiritain
Coreli Corporation
Pandemic Legion
#72 - 2014-04-03 14:24:36 UTC
Doireen Kaundur wrote:
Seriously. You got the ship and the loot, so now you look at popping the pod which gets you....nothing. Well, maybe a worthless corpse.

It is the insult following the injury.

So why do you do it?


Quote:
It is the insult following the injury.

Thats why. ^ Also the squishy noise and the free corpse. I love corpses. If the victim sends ragemail afterwards then even better.

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Mario Putzo
#73 - 2014-04-03 14:27:12 UTC
For threads like this.

People also kill pods because its the fastest way to -10 which is a goal for some folks.

But mostly threads like this.
Ahost Gceo
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#74 - 2014-04-03 15:25:35 UTC
In wormhole space, it serves a tactical purpose as it removes a pilot from the system for a good long time and keeps them from reshipping. This is particularly helpful during POS sieges where you simply want to burn everything to the ground.

Not to mention w-space pods usually have some good implants in them. And I do have a bit of a corpse collection going.

CCP ignore me please, I make too much sense.
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#75 - 2014-04-03 15:39:07 UTC
The real question is... Why not pop the pod?



Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Solecist Project
#76 - 2014-04-03 16:22:55 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
The real question is... Why not pop the pod?



Why not zoidberg?

That ringing in your ears you're experiencing right now is the last gasping breathe of a dying inner ear as it got thoroughly PULVERISED by the point roaring over your head at supersonic speeds. - Tippia
Broni-wan Kenobi
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#77 - 2014-04-03 16:43:48 UTC
Solecist Project wrote:
Personally, I kept podding people for their attitude.

If you autopilot in a pod anywhere and have implants, then you deserve to lose them. You wouldn't walk through the bronx in an armani suit, with a golden rolex and a shiny looking suitcase either. Or park your expensive looking car somewhere you know it should get stolen.

It's a reflection of how messed up peoples POVs of the game are. Sure, some people know and simply risk it... but many others simply believe it's safe enough to do so... and that's bullcrap.



What if you are bait ship so some of your corp can come in and gank the bronx fleet? :P
Precentor Saggitus
Planet Express Transport
#78 - 2014-04-03 16:44:32 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
The real question is... Why not pop the pod?





I think the only reason not to would be to spare the occasional new player. While the arguement can be made that they should learn how harsh EVE is early, the loss of their ship is usually punishment enough. One might scram tehm for a minute to point out what they can do better, and they can think about it while travelling in their pod back to where ever they might have stuff to regroup. Of course, if they just give you a lot of attitude or rage, just pod their asses.

There is of course the irritiation when you see part of your fleet busy popping pods when there's still hostiles on the field. Kill the guys who are shooting at us first, ship kills are still more immediately useful than pod kills.

Few people understand the psycology of a highway traffic cop. Your average speeder will panic and immediately pull over to the side. This is wrong. It arouses contempt in the cop heart. Make the bastard chase you. He will follow.
Broni-wan Kenobi
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#79 - 2014-04-03 16:45:37 UTC
My first time out I got podded, it just happens. I compare it to tea bagging... people tea bag as it pisses other people off. As this thread proves, no offence guys, there are enough people who pod for the same reason. Now if people who get podded would stop feeding them with hate/rage mail..../sigh
WASPY69
Xerum.
#80 - 2014-04-03 16:58:12 UTC
Skulls for the skull throne!

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