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Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:55 pm
by Agis Silverfish
I love Anacondas. I'd love to fly one of those big girls. Make my living moving hundreds of tons of cargo through the galaxy.
The problem is that, when pirates see her, they think my Anaconda is some kind of space pinata and they ripe it apart. I just can't keep one of these things flying. It saddens me.
Are there any Anaconda pilots here? Can you give me some tips? Thank you!
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 8:11 pm
by SandJ
Go where there are fewer pirates: stick to safe systems.
Keep away from what pirates there are: avoid the space lanes.
Share the risk: fly in convoy with other ships.
Get some wingmen: use Hired Guns.OXP.
Shorten the trip from WP to station: use Gates.OXP.
Edit: you'll have trouble satisfying the appetite of that big girl Anna Conda anyway, so why not make do with a
Kirin?
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 8:46 pm
by Agis Silverfish
Thank you, commander, lots of great advice there.
The Kirins are a thing of beauty, but the OXP doesn't seem to work on my computer.
I'll be browsing for other big ships.
Hired Guns are for pilots above Average rating, and that's still a long way.
I've downloaded 'Gates' and 'Ironhide'. 'Ironhides' are there, I still have to see if the 'Gates' work.
P.S. Anna Conda...
Edit: Wow, now the Kirin is there!
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 9:25 pm
by SandJ
Agis Silverfish wrote:The Kirins are a thing of beauty, but the OXP doesn't seem to work on my computer.
That problem warrants investigation.
Agis Silverfish wrote:Hired Guns are for pilots above Average rating, and that's still a long way.
In that case, I think I see what your problem is with pirates: more practice dogfighting is needed.
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:04 pm
by Smivs
SandJ wrote:...more practice dogfighting is needed.
I don't think all the practice in the World will help when you fly an Anaconda. A dogfighter it is not!
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:06 pm
by Agis Silverfish
SandJ wrote:Agis Silverfish wrote:The Kirins are a thing of beauty, but the OXP doesn't seem to work on my computer.
That problem warrants investigation.
Finally the Kirin appeared, but it was of a shiny white colour. It wasn't very pretty. I tried a Josher (not bad, once you get used to the odd appeareance) and right now I'm flying a Naga. The problem is that I had some contracts with the Kirin and I won't be able to fulfill them with the Naga. I wonder what will happen.
Agis Silverfish wrote:Hired Guns are for pilots above Average rating, and that's still a long way.
In that case, I think I see what your problem is with pirates: more practice dogfighting is needed.
Indeed. I have another save with an Asp Explorer and that one does better with pirates. I'll get a joystick some day and then those pesky pirates will bite the dust.
Well, it seems that I'm going nowhere, but I'm trying to find my dream ship.
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:10 pm
by Dawn Trader
Snapper.... 760 tons fair speed, fair maneuverability, moderate price. disadvantage: no scoop
purchase long range scanner and trip planner and the risk of interceptions are reduced and the benefit of profits is greatly enhanced.
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:12 pm
by SandJ
Smivs wrote:SandJ wrote:...more practice dogfighting is needed.
I don't think all the practice in the World will help when you fly an Anaconda. A dogfighter it is not!
You know what I mean: how to spot them, to evade them, to take them out with side & rear lasers, to deal with missiles, etc. That all applies regardless of what you are flying.
Agis Silverfish wrote:Well, it seems that I'm going nowhere, but I'm trying to find my dream ship.
Keep looking. Meanwhile, welcome to the Friendliest Board this Side of Riedquat™.
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:22 pm
by Agis Silverfish
Sounds great! Where is it? It's not in the ship list.
P.S. I found it. Looks weird!
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:26 pm
by Cody
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:34 pm
by Agis Silverfish
Thanks!
I have just crashed my Naga into one of these gates. This is the best game ever!
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:17 pm
by Yah-Ta-Hey
<chuckles>
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 4:44 pm
by fronclynne
Smivs wrote:SandJ wrote:...more practice dogfighting is needed.
I don't think all the practice in the World will help when you fly an Anaconda. A dogfighter it is not!
A military laser and a steady hand, & 90% of pirates will be toast before they get close enough to hit you.
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 4:51 pm
by Talisker
Speaking of which, I am so far pretty terrible with the rear laser. I don't have a joystick or particularly want to buy one... am I doomed as a keyboard monkey?
Re: Anaconda Blues
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 4:53 pm
by Smivs
fronclynne wrote:Smivs wrote:SandJ wrote:...more practice dogfighting is needed.
I don't think all the practice in the World will help when you fly an Anaconda. A dogfighter it is not!
A military laser and a steady hand, & 90% of pirates will be toast before they get close enough to hit you.
And you've got seven pylons. Load them with HardHeads and scare the other 10% away.