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[Schmobius]

Does one's combat rating have an effect on the combat rating of NPCs that spawn nearby?

definitely not. i have 2 different cmdrs at different ranks both doing the same CG (both using the same LI-CZ in Dakshmandi) and they're both seeing exactly the same types of enemies

Dumb luck I was seeing mostly dangerous and deadly then.

[Falcon_D]

Was at the Community Goal CZ last night again, with Lady Jayne (my non-A rated Python) and kept getting hammered by swarms (at least 2 other ships + the enemy I was fighting) of enemies.

Last night, after a few kills, I would find myself one-on-one with a Conda or Clipper. Taking them out, is an issue, as I would use my chaff and SCBs, but they usually manage to get all my shields down. The problem came in when, as I was battling the big beasts, I'm suddenly swarmed by Eagles, Couriers and Asps. Then I just have to run. They usually manage to get my hull down to 40%, once even blew my canopy up. This happened to me every single time I went into the CZ last night. Never had this much trouble in my Vulture or my Courier.

Lady Jayne's current config: 2 A boosters, 6C shields, 3 C3 gimballed pulse, 2 C2 gimballed canons. Have tried 3C3 gimballed bursts + 2 C2 gmiballed cannons but the capacitor runs out pretty fast. Thinking of 1 C3 gimballed burst, 2 C2 gmiballed bursts and 2 C3 gimballed multi-canons but can't seem to find the C3 gimballed multi-canons.

Regards.
Have fun, fly safe.

[clivewil]

cmdr clivus bought a T-9. he can't insure it or fill it, but it's there waiting. next step - earn 7 mil in the Vulture so the T-9 can go out and play.

Dumb luck I was seeing mostly dangerous and deadly then.

i wish i had your luck, i mostly get an even spread between Master and Elite, with Elite being rather rare. wishing for the 'old days' when you could jag an instance with 100% Elite enemies

[pargyrak]

Last night I was in the Maausk CZ for a couple of hours without any issues and then suddenly got between 2 condas 2 pythons 3 vultures and some eagles.... Had to run.....

[JohnLuke]

Was at the Community Goal CZ last night again, with Lady Jayne (my non-A rated Python) and kept getting hammered by swarms (at least 2 other ships + the enemy I was fighting) of enemies.

Last night, after a few kills, I would find myself one-on-one with a Conda or Clipper. Taking them out, is an issue, as I would use my chaff and SCBs, but they usually manage to get all my shields down. The problem came in when, as I was battling the big beasts, I'm suddenly swarmed by Eagles, Couriers and Asps. Then I just have to run. They usually manage to get my hull down to 40%, once even blew my canopy up. This happened to me every single time I went into the CZ last night. Never had this much trouble in my Vulture or my Courier.

Lady Jayne's current config: 2 A boosters, 6C shields, 3 C3 gimballed pulse, 2 C2 gimballed canons. Have tried 3C3 gimballed bursts + 2 C2 gmiballed cannons but the capacitor runs out pretty fast. Thinking of 1 C3 gimballed burst, 2 C2 gmiballed bursts and 2 C3 gimballed multi-canons but can't seem to find the C3 gimballed multi-canons.

Regards.
Have fun, fly safe.

That was the problem that I was facing when taking my Python into the CZ. Those swarms are deadly.

I switched to my Vulture several days ago and while kills take longer, I can stay in the CZ for 60-90 minutes before coming out to reload the SCB's.

[uvelius]

I have had the same experience. Bloody Mess just got beaten if I did not fly very, very careful through the CZ or at it's edges. Vulture does much better there, though a broken canopy is not unknown if you misjudge the situation. And it is best to go for a blunt Fastest-Kill loadout approach (like C3 G Pulse / C3 G Burst).
As for the Courier, though it is a beauty to fly and very tough for it's size, it just takes too long to blow up anything of size. Great for low-level RES or targeted interdicting, but not good in high-intensity CZs or against bigger fish (well, it is quite a small fish itself).

[anikaiful]

Which system are you delivering death in?

Recently Dakshmandi (or however it's written). A bit at Maausk, too, but Dak has station for ammo/repairs right next to a CZ (25 Mm or so trip).

[Rodgeirr]

I have had the same experience. Bloody Mess just got beaten if I did not fly very, very careful through the CZ or at it's edges. Vulture does much better there, though a broken canopy is not unknown if you misjudge the situation. And it is best to go for a blunt Fastest-Kill loadout approach (like C3 G Pulse / C3 G Burst).
As for the Courier, though it is a beauty to fly and very tough for it's size, it just takes too long to blow up anything of size. Great for low-level RES or targeted interdicting, but not good in high-intensity CZs or against bigger fish (well, it is quite a small fish itself).

^ This.

The Vulture does better (currently) at RES's and CZ's than any other ship I have flown. Kills 3 times faster than an A-Rated Python even. (Because you aren't jousting.)

I tried the courier in a CZ last night, and while I was able to take out an Anaconda without losing my shields or anything, it just took too long and I HAD to target the power plant in order to kill it, which we all know is going to be a thing of the past when 1.4 goes live.

Once again stuck with the Vulture...

[Schmobius]

Which system are you delivering death in?

Recently Dakshmandi (or however it's written). A bit at Maausk, too, but Dak has station for ammo/repairs right next to a CZ (25 Mm or so trip).

That's where I've been playing. Just made back my insurance money last night, so if commanders are back in the cz, I may join up again.

[uvelius]

Relocating my little fleet to Azrael, now that we definitely have a base there. Very nice feeling!

Then, ratting up the DBX again.

EDIT Finished the RattingUp.