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Polarized weapons, what/how are they used for?

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Ishtanchuk Fazmarai
#1 - 2015-07-19 10:24:56 UTC
Pretty simple, since they were first introduced they kinda slipped off my mind and now I would like to know which uses are they seeing, and by who. So just ask the EVE savvies:

Are polarized weapons used in PvE? Or they're used mainly for PvP?

Which are the more popular polarized weapons and their uses?

Thanks for any serious answers (this is GD, I know...)

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Xylem Viliana
homeless bum
#2 - 2015-07-19 10:27:07 UTC
last time i heard structure bashing was the main use
Kestral Anneto
State War Academy
Caldari State
#3 - 2015-07-19 10:51:49 UTC
yeah, from what ive seen structure bashing is the main use, as it bones your resistances, its out for PvE and PvP really.
Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#4 - 2015-07-19 11:06:30 UTC
there are uses for them (aside from pos bashing),
thing is though no one who has twigged a use for them will tell on the forums

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Ishtanchuk Fazmarai
#5 - 2015-07-19 11:12:10 UTC
Ralph King-Griffin wrote:
there are uses for them (aside from pos bashing),
thing is though no one who has twigged a use for them will tell on the forums


Well, I bear that in mind. Also won't tell whether I'm thinking of any use... Blink

Structure bashing was something I suspected since structures usually don't shoot back...

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Candi LeMew
Division 13
#6 - 2015-07-19 12:40:41 UTC
Ishtanchuk Fazmarai wrote:
Are polarized weapons used in PvE? Or they're used mainly for PvP?

Dank PVPs.

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Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#7 - 2015-07-19 12:48:26 UTC  |  Edited by: Ralph King-Griffin
Candi LeMew wrote:
Ishtanchuk Fazmarai wrote:
Are polarized weapons used in PvE? Or they're used mainly for PvP?

Dank PVPs.


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Ishtanchuk Fazmarai wrote:
Ralph King-Griffin wrote:
there are uses for them (aside from pos bashing),
thing is though no one who has twigged a use for them will tell on the forums


Well, I bear that in mind. Also won't tell whether I'm thinking of any use... Blink

Structure bashing was something I suspected since structures usually don't shoot back...

keep pondering it, there are some Blink

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stoicfaux
#8 - 2015-07-19 13:04:48 UTC
Video running a level 4 mission wiht a 1600 dps Nightmare

/shrug

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Hal Morsh
Doomheim
#9 - 2015-07-19 14:47:39 UTC
I tried to gank a Gila with a polarized catalyst once.

Oh, I perfectly understand, Hal Morsh — a mission like this requires courage, skill, and heroism… qualities you are clearly lacking. Have you forgotten you're one of the bloody immortals!?
Daemun Khanid
Corbeau de sang
#10 - 2015-07-19 20:52:05 UTC
They're just about as useful as the new missile modules. And thats what we call a development trend.

Daemun of Khanid
Chance Ravinne
WiNGSPAN Delivery Services
WiNGSPAN Delivery Network
#11 - 2015-07-19 21:55:44 UTC
They're great for torpedo deliveries!

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Bienator II
madmen of the skies
#12 - 2015-07-19 21:59:29 UTC
opinions about their use are rather polarizing

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Daemun Khanid
Corbeau de sang
#13 - 2015-07-19 22:45:25 UTC
Bienator II wrote:
opinions about their use are rather polarizing


Badumpbump

Daemun of Khanid
Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#14 - 2015-07-19 23:00:29 UTC
Daemun Khanid wrote:
Bienator II wrote:
opinions about their use are rather polarizing


Badumpbump

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Sobaan Tali
Caldari Quick Reaction Force
#15 - 2015-07-19 23:23:09 UTC
Chance Ravinne wrote:
They're great for torpedo deliveries!


I was just gonna say bombers probably love these. Now, we just need to convince CCP to add in cap level polarized guns/launchers and watch from a safe distance.Twisted

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Aiwha
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#16 - 2015-07-20 00:46:04 UTC
Daemun Khanid wrote:
They're just about as useful as the new missile modules. And thats what we call a development trend.



Are you ******* kidding me? The new missile modules are fantastic.

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Herzog Wolfhammer
Sigma Special Tactics Group
#17 - 2015-07-20 02:40:47 UTC
Remember just because something reduces tank for higher DPS, it's not to be easily ruled out. Reason is, DPS can be your tank in particular in PVe where removing enemies from the field will reduce the damage you take rapidly.

For PVP, I'm not sure. Too many variables. If you get jammed you're done.

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Grezh
Hextrix Enterprise
#18 - 2015-07-20 04:45:40 UTC
Polarized weapons can be really useful on a dps ship in a small, well organized gang since your tank is your gang mates ability to control the enemy while you pop them.
Hadrian Blackstone
Yamato Holdings
#19 - 2015-07-20 05:25:29 UTC  |  Edited by: Hadrian Blackstone
Elite ganking?
Barrogh Habalu
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#20 - 2015-07-20 05:30:23 UTC  |  Edited by: Barrogh Habalu
Chance Ravinne wrote:
They're great for torpedo deliveries!

This, as far as I know. Depending on target, your bomber won't live if locked anyway. Similar applications are perhaps possible, although needs at least similar ability to pick fights.

Daemun Khanid wrote:
They're just about as useful as the new missile modules. And thats what we call a development trend.

> CCP introduces something flyable
"OP! Destroyed meta! This and that obsoleted!"

> CCP introduces something with actual drawbacks
"Useless! Pointless! Development trends!"

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