PLEASE HELP! Why is it so difficult to shoot enemies?

[Animecore]

I am having such a difficult time trying to destroy enemy ships even criminals outside stations who never attack you, It is so difficult to get that little white dot on enemies, it moves around to m ch for me. Enemies like Xenon basically shoot me 100% of the time even if I am strafing on changing my direction.

I'm about to give up. It's too frustrating. I've looked for youttube guides about combat or dogfighting or using weapons. No one seems to explain how to destroy even small ships like scouts or fighters. I mean do I need to upgrade my targetng extension to MK2 or something? If so where are better targeting extensions?

Only thing I seem to manage is to shoot stations on accident trying to destroy a criminal ship flying all over the place and then the station treats me like a criminal.

[Animecore]

Where is target target mode in settings? Where is auto aim?
Is there a mod that allows your guns to aim for you so all I have to do is concentrate on flying and moving around?

[Animecore]

What does target toggle lock do?

[Animecore]

I have done the tutorials a few dozen times and I am still stumped on fighting other enemies. I lose everytime and its not fun anymore.

[Defektiv]

Get used to your shortcuts. Use shift-1 to toggle travel mode on and off quickly and put your ship in drift mode for quick turning without stopping. Use shift-e to target nearest enemy. Shift-x to match speed with the target when you're behind them. And don't focus on the white dots. Keep your eye on the enemy and if your target is turning, either try to turn your ship ahead of your target slightly to lead your shots or don't fire as much while turning.. focus on lining up and staying behind them instead.

If they start firing missiles I would honestly bail on the fight until you're more comfortable. If an enemy sub capital has trackers you need to be aggressive and have the nose of your ship planted directly up their tailpipes while burning them down as fast as possible. Capitals you can usually find a spot to hide while you pick off their turrets.

[Loquitran]

Originally posted by Animecore:

Where is target target mode in settings? Where is auto aim?
Is there a mod that allows your guns to aim for you so all I have to do is concentrate on flying and moving around?

I don't remember exactly, but there is an auto aim option on the Options. I was having a lot of trouble aiming too, thankfully i found that option.

[Big Papa]

Just click on the enemy to lock target. use pulse lasers to get used to targeting, because high projectile speed seems to hit much better than low speed, also pulse lasers have good range. make sure you have guns selected before you fight, press 1. you need to select small targets that are singled out, not two Ps at once, you will get poped like that. Get a medium ship with respectable shielding and turrets as soon as possible if you are not a good dog fighter.

[Substancer]

Settings / Game Settings / Aim Assist. There is option for on, off and with controller.

Also i'd remap some controls like travel drive to something more comfortable. you engage it constantly.

[Axeface]

The target lead indicator (reticule, not dots) is wrong (Im not sure why, it isnt the same as where weapons automatically aim). Turn autoaim on in the options menu.

[HoloByteus]

My personal weapon of choice is a programmable mouse with at least 8-10 buttons. I can't imagine having to use the keyboard... although, ADSW & the space bar is tolerable.

Try slowing down and strafing (A, D,S W), Get as much damage as you can on the first pass when he's coming right at you and an easy target then turn and begin your pursuit with the goal to match speed and stay behind. Bots like to do maverick ♥♥♥♥ and stop, turn on a dime. You can try and turn and follow or my preference, maintain speed and setup for another head on pass.. which with good and many guns... he would be lucky to have survived the first. Flying through bot guts that exploded right in front of you is one of the most satisfying experiences in the game.

[trooperrob]

what weapon are you using, some are instant, (lasers), some are shotgunnish, some are very slow. If you take plasma cannons to a small enemy dogfight, you will lose, imagine the white dots are a human gunner, if you fly too erratically, the gunner cannot keep the sights on the target, you need to lock, then smoothly track the target, and the sights will try to lead the target properly. try bolt repeater or lasers vs small, vs large, take swarm missiles, and remove the tracking turrets quickly.

[gerald2]

Originally posted by WarCrime:

My personal weapon of choice is a programmable mouse with at least 8-10 buttons. I can't imagine having to use the keyboard... although, ADSW & the space bar is tolerable.

Try slowing down and strafing (A, D,S W), Get as much damage as you can on the first pass when he's coming right at you and an easy target then turn and begin your pursuit with the goal to match speed and stay behind. Bots like to do maverick ♥♥♥♥ and stop, turn on a dime. You can try and turn and follow or my preference, maintain speed and setup for another head on pass.. which with good and many guns... he would be lucky to have survived the first. Flying through bot guts that exploded right in front of you is one of the most satisfying experiences in the game.

i would rather disagree if sommeone is going on you head to heaqd its best to burn quick behind him and sit on his tail u can get alot damage trying to shoot him while he is flying straight at you,fly straight until he start firing then burn behind him ,safier tactic until u hav ereally strong shields ,of course i talk about fighter dogfighting.