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[Proposal] Bomb Launcher Modifications.
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CaleAdaire
Deep Core Mining Inc.
#1 - 2011-12-15 21:18:21 UTC
I run a stealth bomber, and for hiding and running around in 0.0 and lowsec it's awesome. But it has one fatal flaw, I think. You have align just right to get a shot, and if not done right, you either miss or get caught in the blast.

So I propose making it so that bomb launchers fire your bombs in the direction your camera is pointed. Just to spice up the mechanic of shooting bombs at people. This way it still takes time and focus to shoot, but not so much that bombing is reduced to a hit and run tactic on a single frigate in an asteroid belt.

It may even reduce some of the "AFK Cloaking" issues that everyone seems to have a problem with.

just a thought,

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Goose99
#2 - 2011-12-15 22:17:46 UTC
Supported +1
Hirana Yoshida
Behavioral Affront
#3 - 2011-12-15 22:48:38 UTC
Wouldn't that also lead to bombing runs becoming as trivial as tying ones shoe-laces (read: dumbing it down)?

One of the balancing factors of the things is that they require planning and coordination to pull off successfully as one ideally needs a warp-out 'behind' the target to avoid return fire ..


Would much rather want to see a suicide function where loaded bombs can be detonated while in the bay (ie. 2x current damage at cost of ship and probably pod). Would open up a whole new can of worms as the things are pretty cheap relative to their preferred prey .. bombing runs with zero warning and no bubbling required .. at a cost.

Now that is an anti-blob tool for the ages
Drake Draconis
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2011-12-16 00:03:47 UTC
CaleAdaire wrote:
I run a stealth bomber, and for hiding and running around in 0.0 and lowsec it's awesome. But it has one fatal flaw, I think. You have align just right to get a shot, and if not done right, you either miss or get caught in the blast.

So I propose making it so that bomb launchers fire your bombs in the direction your camera is pointed. Just to spice up the mechanic of shooting bombs at people. This way it still takes time and focus to shoot, but not so much that bombing is reduced to a hit and run tactic on a single frigate in an asteroid belt.

It may even reduce some of the "AFK Cloaking" issues that everyone seems to have a problem with.

just a thought,



Step 1: Locate target.

Step 2: Make sure your 30KM from target thereabouts.

Step 3: Approach target

Step 4: Launch bomb at 20 to 15KM

Step 5: GTFO


Done.



PS: I may have my distance off a bit...so feel free to adjsut appropraite.

PS2: Works as intended....no changes needed....your doing it wrong.

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CaleAdaire
Deep Core Mining Inc.
#5 - 2011-12-16 00:39:02 UTC
Drake Draconis wrote:
CaleAdaire wrote:
I run a stealth bomber, and for hiding and running around in 0.0 and lowsec it's awesome. But it has one fatal flaw, I think. You have align just right to get a shot, and if not done right, you either miss or get caught in the blast.

So I propose making it so that bomb launchers fire your bombs in the direction your camera is pointed. Just to spice up the mechanic of shooting bombs at people. This way it still takes time and focus to shoot, but not so much that bombing is reduced to a hit and run tactic on a single frigate in an asteroid belt.

It may even reduce some of the "AFK Cloaking" issues that everyone seems to have a problem with.

just a thought,



Step 1: Locate target.

Step 2: Make sure your 30KM from target thereabouts.

Step 3: Approach target

Step 4: Launch bomb at 20 to 15KM

Step 5: GTFO


Done.



PS: I may have my distance off a bit...so feel free to adjsut appropraite.

PS2: Works as intended....no changes needed....your doing it wrong.




It took a while to get it down, and now I don't have issues with bombing runs, I just want em to be less time intensive. After all, its just ONE bomb. Not even one kill.

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Drake Draconis
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2011-12-16 01:01:39 UTC
CaleAdaire wrote:
Drake Draconis wrote:
CaleAdaire wrote:
I run a stealth bomber, and for hiding and running around in 0.0 and lowsec it's awesome. But it has one fatal flaw, I think. You have align just right to get a shot, and if not done right, you either miss or get caught in the blast.

So I propose making it so that bomb launchers fire your bombs in the direction your camera is pointed. Just to spice up the mechanic of shooting bombs at people. This way it still takes time and focus to shoot, but not so much that bombing is reduced to a hit and run tactic on a single frigate in an asteroid belt.

It may even reduce some of the "AFK Cloaking" issues that everyone seems to have a problem with.

just a thought,



Step 1: Locate target.

Step 2: Make sure your 30KM from target thereabouts.

Step 3: Approach target

Step 4: Launch bomb at 20 to 15KM

Step 5: GTFO


Done.



PS: I may have my distance off a bit...so feel free to adjsut appropraite.

PS2: Works as intended....no changes needed....your doing it wrong.




It took a while to get it down, and now I don't have issues with bombing runs, I just want em to be less time intensive. After all, its just ONE bomb. Not even one kill.



Your asking to change mechanics for something you lack in experinence.


Keep in mind its a weapon that doesn't require a target lock....adding to the element of surprise.

A fair price to pay for such a nasty weapon.

It shouldn't be easy to use....even if it is easy to use IMHO. :)

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Lucius Arcturus
Peoples Capitalist Liberation Front
#7 - 2011-12-16 14:50:22 UTC
Drake Draconis wrote:

Keep in mind its a weapon that doesn't require a target lock....adding to the element of surprise.
A fair price to pay for such a nasty weapon.


I agree. No need to change the bomb launcher. It is a specialized weapon intended for use in certain situations, and should have unique mechanics as a result.

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