Bi-Weave shield generator vs shield generator

[RangeValley]

Currently loading up a Fer-De-Lance. Would a Bi-Weave generator be good if I did something for example, hit and run? (Fly towards, shoot them up a bit and then boost away to regen shield) or would just a normal generator be better since it's more of an all around thing.

[Agony_Aunt]

I prefer regular shields if i'm doing quick strikes. For extended sessions i prefer bi-weaves. If the bi-weaves drop, i'm doing something wrong, and over the course of a battle, the bi-weave quicker recharge pays itself back ten times over.

[Turd Ferguson]

Originally posted by Agony_Aunt:

I prefer regular shields if i'm doing quick strikes. For extended sessions i prefer bi-weaves. If the bi-weaves drop, i'm doing something wrong, and over the course of a battle, the bi-weave quicker recharge pays itself back ten times over.

yup. If Im expecting the occasional pirate, normal shields (or prismatics) and no SCBs...if I'm going a-fightin at the RES or CZ....biweaves and SCBs.

[Chew Ass and Kick Bubblegum]

Originally posted by S.T.:

For quick strikes, Bi is good, bot not for long fights as the FdL has a very thin hull.
And it depends on how strong the target is firepower wise.

Eh, the bi-weaves are a lot better for long fighting because they constantly regenerate... Also, the FDL does not have a thin hull, it actually has a hardness of 70 which is the same as the Cutter, Vette and Conda.

For PVE, bi-weaves with the thermal resistant mod and two resistance augmented shield boosters is all you need. Almost invincible, constantly recharging.

[Nfected]

Originally posted by Earth Ultimatum IV.:

Eh, the bi-weaves are a lot better for long fighting because they constantly regenerate... Also, the FDL does not have a thin hull, it actually has a hardness of 70 which is the same as the Cutter, Vette and Conda.

Conda is actually 65, but that's still comparable

Originally posted by RangeValley:

Currently loading up a Fer-De-Lance. Would a Bi-Weave generator be good if I did something for example, hit and run? (Fly towards, shoot them up a bit and then boost away to regen shield) or would just a normal generator be better since it's more of an all around thing.

Thermal resistant Bi Weaves with maybe one resistance augmented shield booster would also be viable. At least that's what I use to get more shield for less (Credits and power)

[Straight White Male]

Originally posted by Earth Ultimatum IV.:

Originally posted by S.T.:

For quick strikes, Bi is good, bot not for long fights as the FdL has a very thin hull.
And it depends on how strong the target is firepower wise.

Eh, the bi-weaves are a lot better for long fighting because they constantly regenerate... Also, the FDL does not have a thin hull, it actually has a hardness of 70 which is the same as the Cutter, Vette and Conda.

If you know when to pop SCBs, the hull is never a problem.
Like many have said, it is not that good next to a python or others.

[NikkiLiz]

Bi-Weave is better if you only spend short bursts under fire.

Regular/Prismatic are better if you wind up in extended slugging matches where you are under fire constantly.

For a fighter, I always recommend Bi-Weave, as avoiding getting shot at should be your primary means of defense, and when you mess up and do get shot at, they come back quicker. Paired with going Silent Running once your shields go down and Bi-Weave are rather good at keeping you alive in fighters.

[Noir]

Hey guys.
So, a 7C bi wave is "better" than a normal or prismatic 7A ?
I have that 7C bi Wave, and i have enough money to buy a 7A, so i would like to know ^^
Oh wait, i'm not even working for Duval's daughter so prismatic is off the table xd
PS: it is for my Federal Corvette.

[Vyrex]

Originally posted by Jon Snow:

Hey guys.
So, a 7C bi wave is "better" than a normal or prismatic 7A ?
I have that 7C bi Wave, and i have enough money to buy a 7A, so i would like to know ^^
Oh wait, i'm not even working for Duval's daughter so prismatic is off the table xd
PS: it is for my Federal Corvette.

It really depends bi-weave is good for agile ship since you can regenerate overall much more than a normal shield therefor it can add up to have a stronger shield than normal ones or even prismatic. The vette is fairly big but also pretty agiel for its size. If you do pve bi weave if you do pvp prismatic or normal.

Also necro lol

[Noir]

Ok thanks, i do pve indeed.
The Corvette is not really agile though.

[Vyrex]

Originally posted by Jon Snow:

Ok thanks, i do pve indeed.
The Corvette is not really agile though.

Agile for its size. Its the agilest Large ship after the anaconda then cutter.

[NikkiLiz]

You only regenerate shields when not being fired on for a certain amount of time, so Bi-Weave is generally bad for anyone that wants to do anything outside of PvE bounty hunting or CZs if you're in a large ship.

They are amazing for smaller fighters, like the Eagle or the Vulture.

[Turd Ferguson]

Originally posted by TheBoot >:o:

You only regenerate shields when not being fired on for a certain amount of time, so Bi-Weave is generally bad for anyone that wants to do anything outside of PvE bounty hunting or CZs if you're in a large ship.

They are amazing for smaller fighters, like the Eagle or the Vulture.

incorrect.

shields regenerate any time you have energy in the Sys capacitor. Rebooting and getting 50% shields is what doesn't work if you're getting shot at....and that's true with any shields.

[Noir]

I do pve indeed so it is the best choice i guess if i get it right.

[Urazz]

Originally posted by TheBoot >:o:

You only regenerate shields when not being fired on for a certain amount of time, so Bi-Weave is generally bad for anyone that wants to do anything outside of PvE bounty hunting or CZs if you're in a large ship.

They are amazing for smaller fighters, like the Eagle or the Vulture.

Incorrect, they do regen in combat. It's a matter of energy in the systems part of the capacitor. That's part of the reason why you put more pips to shields when under fire.

[Turd Ferguson]

Originally posted by Urazz:

Originally posted by TheBoot >:o:

You only regenerate shields when not being fired on for a certain amount of time, so Bi-Weave is generally bad for anyone that wants to do anything outside of PvE bounty hunting or CZs if you're in a large ship.

They are amazing for smaller fighters, like the Eagle or the Vulture.

Incorrect, they do regen in combat. It's a matter of energy in the systems part of the capacitor. That's part of the reason why you put more pips to shields when under fire.

no. you put more pips to shields under fire because it increases shield strength. the regen is exactly the same no matter how many pips you have to sys.... as long as there's power in the sys capacitor it regens at a set rate. even with zero pips..... and nice necro everyone.