Intergalactic Summit

Beginner's Guide to Piloting a Ship by Zena

I know most of you are seasoned pilots here but there's always something new you can learn. Mostly this for anyone new and inexperienced or might be a little scared of flying so they might want some help...

1) It can get cold in those pods, especially on long deep space flights, but there is a heater to help keep you warm. My feet always get cold but after a while it can get a bit hot so don't forget to switch it off. It should be better designed though because my modules stop working when I need them most and I always have to fix them afterwards which is very annoying.

2) Play music in your pod very loudly so you can't hear anything else. Those shield warnings are annoying too and I don't know why anyone would want to listen to that screeching noise.

3) There's a big green button in the middle of your control system called "safety" and I don't really know what it does because it's confusing. I like the colour red most because it's very pretty but it doesn't seem to be very safe. There's even an orange setting so choose the colour you like most.

4) Set your orbit outside the range of your missiles just to be safe. I like missiles because they spark like firecrackers when they eject from my launchers, and if you activate your microwarpdrive at the same time it means they go faster too and so they'll be in range, you don't have to worry about your orbit range too much...

5) As soon as you come out of warp at a gate and target a ship from your overview, the very first thing you do is set your orbit and then shoot because you need to be fast and not make mistakes. I'm still working on this one because it's really annoying how the other pilot's ship never ever gets damaged and the gate's sentry guns always help them.

6) When you're shooting at someone and they're using nanite paste to repair their shields keep going because eventually they will run out and you won't feel like you're wasting your ammunition.

7) When flying a tech 3 ship in Null security space always use an interdiction nullifier subsystem because that's why they're called "nullifiers".

That's all I can think of for now. Perhaps some of you would like to share your own tips on flying a spaceship?

This guide is wholly and entirely approved by Otsito Mining and Manufacture.
Incidentally, there are new batches of lovely replacement ships on the Jita market as we speak.

I don'f know why but these don't sound like very good advice... Either that or I'm such a bad pilot that I do the exact opposite of what I am supposed to do!

Probably the latter?

*Evelyn smiles playfully*

Ships are very pretty, aren't they?

More like your foes had a popsicle.

You on the other hand got an anti-aging treatments courtesy of the CRU.

I'm still confused. Which button does shooting?

I hear if you try enough times, the Stargates WILL let your Capital ship use them....

Don't forget shield boosters too. If you're repairing both, your ship stays in one piece longer!

It's also always advisable to fit guns of different sizes, to ensure you can hit a target at any range.

To which I will only add...

1: A working sense of humour is essential in a successful pilot.

Actually:

1. Space is vast and full of dangers. Independence from station facilities is essential. Thus, a) hull repper (at least small) is a must, b) armor repper is also a must. Ammo-dependent weaponry sucks, so, lasers with t1 crystals only. Who cares if it's a Maelstrom.

2. Drones tend to easily die or get lost. You can't rely on them to do anything. Fit at least couple of Small Dual Beam Lasers to ensure you can hit enemy frigate tacklers. It's called Point Defence! Yeah.

3. Cap stability is a difference between life and death. A cap stable ship is an invincible juggernaut of destruction.

4. Evil men prowl the skies, always on the search for a hepless victim. But we are not helplesssss, yes? Fit ECM at all times to ensure your survival!

5. Also, don't forget to fit a cloak. Sudden appearance of a mighty battleship on the field will shock and dishearten your foes (then, ECM them!)

6. Warp core stabilizers! Always fit at least one so no one can touch your core!

7. Large cargo bay helps you to conveniently carry all your stuff around. Turn your ship into home away from home by expanding the cargo space!


I dare to recommend this helpful fit I've put together:



It'll do wonders and will look really good on your killboard! :D