Coming back after 1.5/2.0 updates and can't seem to find any joy in combat. I used to use SCBs but can't now due to the overheating. I tried a new build that bulks up the hull but find that to be pretty unremarkable due to the horrible handling.
It used to be I could stay out in a CZ or RES until my hands got tired of gripping the HOTAS. Now it seems I can only manage a few fights before I have to go running in for repairs due to uncomfortable amounts of hull damage or, more times than not, my canopy being blown out (which never used to happen). On top of all that, it seems the NPCs hit a lot harder than they used too and use lots of SCBs...which somehow doesn't seem to affect them like it does us.
I've tried the FAS, which I like but is nowhere in the class of the Python, and the *new* version of the FDL, which I still don't like.
I'm torn as to what to do. I just can't seem to find my groove since coming back.
Edit:
I guess I'm asking if anyone has a Python combat build that works for you to post it.
I have been able to use some SCBs provided I fire off a heat sink at the same time but the NPCs tear through my shields so much faster than before that it hardly seems worth the effort.