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Goose

Jul 27, 2016 @ 11:36pm

Fer De Lance shields

Got a question. For RES bounty hunting what do you reckon would be more profitable to use 5A Prismatic shields or just normal 5A.

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Dolphin Bottlenose has Elite Dangerous

Jul 27, 2016 @ 11:42pm

Bi-Weave and as many shields boosters as you can fit (I think I run 4 or 5 boosters on my FDL) - it will bring the strength on par with normal shields (boosters), but the recharge rate will be 1.5 times faster (Be-Weave).

Goose

Jul 27, 2016 @ 11:51pm

Originally posted by Dolphin Bottlenose:
Bi-Weave and as many shields boosters as you can fit (I think I run 4 or 5 boosters on my FDL) - it will bring the strength on par with normal shields (boosters), but the recharge rate will be 1.5 times faster (Be-Weave).

I dont wanna use Bi weave cos I usually go for the larger ships which requires me to have a very good shield. Also I am not really concered about how long it takes to recahrge cos I shield bank the ♥♥♥♥ outta it and when i need to rearm the shield banks it takes me like 1 min to get back to the station in the system I bounty hunt.

ConcealedFire has Elite Dangerous

Jul 28, 2016 @ 12:01am

5A

Prismatics are ok, but they produce extra heat, they are a pain to get, they cost a bajillion mulahs, they cause some power issues, they are really heavy, and they really don't improve the class A shield all that much at all.
On a FDL, pass.

I do have them on my Python, though. They were a pain to get, and have many drawbacks, but my Python's build is made around them, so I don't see the drawbacks as much as I would in a ship like the FDL.

Agony_Aunt Jul 28, 2016 @ 12:28am

The FdL is good in that you have plenty of power for shields and shield boosters. But don't discount the bi-weave option. The recharge rate is very useful if you are planning extended sessions in RES.

In fact, i'd probably make that your prime reason for the choice. If you are planning short stints in the RES (especially if using lots of ammo based weapons) then go for max shield power. If you want to stay in the RES for an extended duration, and are running mainly thermal weapons, then bi-weaves probably make a lot more sense.

If you can't handle a RES with a FdL and bi-weaves, you probably need to improve your combat skills.

Oh, and if you haven't given it a go yet, try out the huge beam laser... it slices through shields like a hot knife through butter.

Last edited by Agony_Aunt; Jul 28, 2016 @ 12:28am

Goose

Jul 28, 2016 @ 12:32am

Originally posted by Agony_Aunt:
The FdL is good in that you have plenty of power for shields and shield boosters. But don't discount the bi-weave option. The recharge rate is very useful if you are planning extended sessions in RES.

In fact, i'd probably make that your prime reason for the choice. If you are planning short stints in the RES (especially if using lots of ammo based weapons) then go for max shield power. If you want to stay in the RES for an extended duration, and are running mainly thermal weapons, then bi-weaves probably make a lot more sense.

If you can't handle a RES with a FdL and bi-weaves, you probably need to improve your combat skills.

Oh, and if you haven't given it a go yet, try out the huge beam laser... it slices through shields like a hot knife through butter.

Yeh I agree with you on all that. My current setup is The huge beam laser and 4 multicannons. People will probably disagree with me on my setup, but it gets the job done fast and easily. Usually able to take out a Conda in 40 seconds.

Agony_Aunt Jul 28, 2016 @ 1:23am

Originally posted by Goose:
My current setup is The huge beam laser and 4 multicannons. People will probably disagree with me on my setup, but it gets the job done fast and easily. Usually able to take out a Conda in 40 seconds.

One of my favourite setups for the FdL.

Currently got it configured with 4 missile launchers instead of the MCs, but haven't given it a try yet. Don't think it will be as effective though. Maybe good for signal sources but not for CZ.