is there any way to complete shadow play without a galaxy class ship

[andreasaspenberg575]

my ambasador class got utterly destroyed in just 3 hits from the warbirds.

[Gaan Cathal]

Beam Fire At Will, Torpedo Spread, Tractor Beam Repulsors, Hazard Emitters.

[andreasaspenberg575]

i have none of those abilities. the warbird takes out the ship in 3 hits independent of what i do.

[Narwhals]

clearly you need those abilities..torpedo spread and beam fire at will are must have's imo, pluz hazard emitters is handy, shield buff also might help minimize the damage you take

[andreasaspenberg575]

none of my officers have them and they are not available on the training list either. the ship only have 2 torpedo launchers. beam weapons can be overpowered in most cases but that ability is disabled in that battle. the ship only have 1 tactical console.

[andreasaspenberg575]

they would have been easy if i had a galaxy class ship but i have an ambasador class ship which is weaker.

[Serious Dave]

Originally posted by andreasaspenberg575:

they would have been easy if i had a galaxy class ship but i have an ambasador class ship which is weaker.

Wow, what a weak excuse.

I'm gonna tell you a secret: the biggest factors for succesful gameplay are your flying skills and your boff layout. Only then comes gear, doffs, traits, etc.

If you can't beat 1 ship in a story episode then it's not your ship's fault, it's how you handle it.

[Formous]

Originally posted by andreasaspenberg575:

i have none of those abilities. the warbird takes out the ship in 3 hits independent of what i do.

I suggest you review your shields, and armor consoles. Damage that high comes down to your approach. if you lose all health and shields in 3 hits, then the issue might light in your resistances. If it's from heavy torps, thats kinda common. you need to shoot the heavy torpedos. My ship is a dedicated super tank, but even I know to take out those torps. Just as well, use Brace for Impact as the torps close in close.

[andreasaspenberg575]

i do not have brace for impact. it is difficult for a tier 3 ship to take out a tier 4 ship.

[Formous]

Originally posted by andreasaspenberg575:

i do not have brace for impact. it is difficult for a tier 3 ship to take out a tier 4 ship.

Brace is a standard ability given early on to all. Press P and check for it.

[andreasaspenberg575]

i have never had it. the mission was originally a level 60 mission according to the wiki. as it currently is the enemy have 10000 more hull points and is a tier above my ship.

[luther349]

unless hes a siance or tac toon. if your doffs lack the skills listed just buy the skill books for them from the trainer at esd. a good chat channel to join is redditchat they can help you or even find me.

just seems hes new and doesent understand the systems yet we all have been there.

[andreasaspenberg575]

i understand the game but, how am i supposed to win against a ship that have superior hull(10000 more hull points) and superior firepower.

[luther349]

just add me ill dommnate it or you.

[Vellari]

Originally posted by andreasaspenberg575:

i understand the game but, how am i supposed to win against a ship that have superior hull(10000 more hull points) and superior firepower.

Indeed, you are expected to be able to kill vastly "tougher" opponents, and easily too. That is not the issue here. At endgame you will face opponents with a few hundred thousand HP and those will be no match for you (that exceeds player maximum hull by about a factor of five to one). The big difference is, NPC rarely heal their hull, where as you can (and should).

Already suggested on this topic. Against a D'deridex you WILL NEED 1) an ability to destroy torpedoes, 2) something to break holds (tractor beams) and 3) something to cleanse the plasma burn (hazard emitters specifically).

Without those it will be difficult. And keep your distance, if you fly to close the torpedo volley will kill you as your counter ability will not have enough time to shoot down torpedoes.

[andreasaspenberg575]

i have already tried teaming up to on mission and both players ends up in different instances. if teaming up had worked however your idea would have been good. i encountered no tractor beams. i am using a cruiser and not a science ship. so what you are saying is that many enemies are overpowered. someone should tell the developers about that.