Ships & Modules

The cone of uncertainty is too wide to make any realistic guesses. I'd say that if their intention is that the CS class of ship becomes reasonable then its a very good idea to train them. Look at the proposed AF boost - its going to create some of the most OP ships the game has ever seen.

-Liang

New Hawk! \o/

I don't think any linked command ship is worth flying these days due to t3's. The nighthawk also has the bothersome issue of lacking grid.

Although I must mention that the NH is probably the cheapest t2 gurista plexing ship isk can buy if you don't want to use an ishtar.

Yeah right, as if its buffer isn't still big without 5% resistance. With the faster missile flying further, now with rop bonus, drakes will be blobier than ever.

Video is unwatchable due to poor music selection.

OT: I thought they were training for already, the Nighthawk is pretty great right now...minus the horrid powergrid.

I dunno make combat boosting on grid only...bam CS t3 no longer better. Or make it so boosting on grid gives better bonuses.

You appear to have missed the Ytterbium post in the general discussion long drake thread. Commands will be agetting a rightful buff.

So, in response to the op, yes I would say commands such as the Nighthawk are worth training. I already have two cahracters that fly it. It is worth it in its present form anyway (for pve) as a slight improvement over a Drake.

These ships will only get better for pvp. The reign of the tier 2 BC is coming to an end most likely. And, tier 2 BCs will probably still be used, just that they won't be punching above their weight. This is good for the game. Having goals that are not easy to reach is what this game has been about and what makes it great.

Caldari centric players that viewed the game as Drake then Tengu must be incredibly bored. In the future you will still be able to do that but it appears those two ships won't do everything. Additionally, every character should be training two races anyway.

edit- as for commands for running links, that is your primary purpose. If you are wanting to inflict damage on a Vulture frankly you are missing the point. I have flown Damnation and Claymore in fleet battles. Basically you are there for the links, and as such you need to have the leadership skills and survivability. I ended up dual proping my damnation and 2 1600 plates which didn't leave much grid left. So in went small guns to kill drones or tacklers. Same general idea with a Claymore. So the same would apply with a Vulture. as beefy a tank as possible and ability to survive. The links must flow.

If you want to enjoy the new hybrid gunnery fly a damage dealer, Rokh, Naga, or a Gallente ship. Or, quite possibly the new changes may make the Ferox viable.

I know I know if it isn't dubstep or techno you aren't allowed to put it in a PVP video these days.

-Liang

Kil2 says otherwise and his selection isn't as dreadful

You are so wrong that I almost pity you.