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Why would someone use this setup?

Discussion in 'Strategy Discussion' started by Flint, 17 Jul 2018.

  1. Flint

    Flint Well-Known Member

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    Hello All,

    Yesterday I had a person in one of my battles with a mk1, whereas the other all had a mk4 or mk5. It happens more often, but when I checked out his/her setup I was in for a big surprise, see below.

    I have no idea why someone does not level up his/her weapons. Could this be a test how far one can come with level 1 weapons and a mk1? I have no idea, maybe one of you has a good theory.

    Regards,
    Flint


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    Flint, 17 Jul 2018
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  2. CaffeinatedChris

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    Entirely possible. I saw a player with all Mk1 ships (but evolved weapons) at 1800+ infamy, and enough levels to go to Mk3. I'm guessing it's just a challenge to them at that point.
     
    CaffeinatedChris, 17 Jul 2018
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  3. Flint

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    As long as he/she does not hold others back, then I don't see a problem. But on the other hands, I guess games are lost because of this setup. Because by now there could be a t2 or perhaps t3 rare cannon and could do twice the damage of what he/she does now.

    He/she is at level 21, so could also go to mk3. Although I do get why people stick with a mk1, it is fast and more manouvarable than the others, I don't get why he/she does not level up his/her weapons.
     
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  4. CaffeinatedChris

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    Yes, that's the issue with the "gimmick/challenge" builds - there are four (or maybe nine) other players who's game you might be negatively impacting. If there was a ranked 1v1 mode (or 2v2, because the fleet partner would know what they're getting into!) then it would be less of a concern, but to bring a build like this into a regular ranked game would seem to fall afoul of the "play your best game" guildlines, similar to the troll-builds of "all mines"

    For ship Mk upgrades, generally speaking the increase in slots and other stats makes up for the loss in maneuverability - but it's important to have the items built before upgrading. And Captain 21 would give this player the option of Mk4 ships. Staying three behind is a little odd.
     
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  5. Flint

    Flint Well-Known Member

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    He/she used the Shooter, so why use your weakest ship?

    Maybe I should have befriended him/her and ask?
     
    Flint, 17 Jul 2018
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    Jelly Dessert? Screenshot_2018-07-12-17-06-26.png
     
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  7. CaffeinatedChris

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    That's the one! I'd think that Mk2 with the recent buffs would be a worthwhile leap.
     
    CaffeinatedChris, 17 Jul 2018
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    Or another totally not OP sniper cannon
     
    BasedCarpen, 17 Jul 2018
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  9. Flint

    Flint Well-Known Member

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    Jelly Desert is a very skilled player! I have fleeted several times with my mk4 and mk5 and was amazed!
     
    Flint, 18 Jul 2018
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