Search results

  1. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Privateer

    No. It concerns the size of the ship or crew and the number of beds or some such but they have yet to make a determination. For now it's good simply to note that you cannot spawn into a Reliant or most fighters because there is no bed, and you will not be safe in it for any amount of time that...
  2. Shadow Reaper

    Hi from New Jersey

    Welcome. I'm just outside Atlantic City, but livd up North for a couple decades. Whereabouts are you?
  3. Shadow Reaper

    Let's talk explorers...

    Wasn't this one of the capabilities originally planned for the Carrack? I recall some ship was suppose to have probe droids to extend it's scan range.
  4. Shadow Reaper

    Let's talk explorers...

    The reason I suggest put 8 Omni IX's on the nose of the Cat is that they're the only S3's that are both fast to target and have good range. If you let something get within range of any hauler you will have trouble, but if you know you're going into combat situations, you can at least fend off...
  5. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Privateer

    Just another head's up to note again that there are places one might capture PC-type Cap ships, as opposed to Vanduul (which are supposed to be all explodey), Xi'an, Banu and Krell (which may not exist for a long time), and UEE (which will get you Outlaw status and persona non grata on most of...
  6. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Piratie Hacks

    I did not want to cross-post this on FB for fear it would be misused, but it seems interesting enough to put it here. Please do not misuse: View: https://www.facebook.com/FoodLikeMedicine/videos/903264279802956/
  7. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Privateer

    I believe it was BoredGamer (whom I trust for the latest intel) who said it is currently I6 ships and will hopefully be expanded to 32. It is definitely ships, as these are the primary drain on the instance resources. They will connect, but they're still instances and will likely not exceed 32...
  8. Shadow Reaper

    I'm back, you glorious bastard sons of bitches

    . . .but does he have beer? You see, he is bragging about the wrong stuff. He'll never recruit like that. We not only have Corona, but we have more. I'll see your central air and raise you two limes.
  9. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Privateer

    Starfarers are a dime a dozen. Anyone can pluck one off a pad almost 24/7, and often without injuring anyone. No need to pay. . .and that would be bad practice. ;) I'm not sure I want to call it "metagaming" but it is awfully close. There are certainly game dynamics and limitations to be...
  10. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Privateer

    Someeone please get this guy a cigar, a large glass of tequila and a seat at the table.
  11. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Privateer

    Yes, but what may turn out to be the most important result is that NPC's are slated for some very advanced AI that includes things like morale checks. If a Vanduul pilot finds he can't get his gunship out of where he's gotten, he may well not go all explodey. We need to find out. Most players...
  12. Shadow Reaper

    Howdy from Texas

    Welcome
  13. Shadow Reaper

    Smuggling Test Bootleggers

    I don't think smuggling really qualifies as a "grey area". Unless you're protesting against a corrupt system of some sort, things like smuggling fit pretty squarely in the outlaw status. I don't think there is much case to be made that UEE is an "evil empire" and if it is, I want to play rebel...
  14. Shadow Reaper

    Let's talk explorers...

    My partner IRL is a recently retired Brigadier General from USAF, and an extremely accomplished test pilot, and builder of test pilot programs. He was just noting to me the other day that the new F-35 helmet (which I think costs more than a million dollars) actually displays targets into the...
  15. Shadow Reaper

    Let's talk explorers...

    The cabin in the Lancer has a restricted view by design. No one does stuff like that by mistake. Personally I think it gives the ships an authentic feel, rather than giving every ship a combat canopy. The open cockpit/bridge in the Reliant is as stunning as it is especially because it is...
  16. Shadow Reaper

    Piracy Privateer

    Okay so, what's a cheap Privateering rig? I am still liking the Reliant Tana fit with 4 fixed Suckerpunch Distortion Cannon's (DC's) and another pair on each wingtip turret for a total of 8, if the "high output" S2 reactor can manage that and the shields too. If not then leave the DC's on...
  17. Shadow Reaper

    Let's talk explorers...

    You don't need to pay for more than an Aurora. Save your money in game to pay for NPC's and steal ships from our enemies. The Vanduul are hastily building us huge fleets of ships. There's no need to buy them. You can join us in the Privateering thread.
  18. Shadow Reaper

    Let's talk explorers...

    I love the look of the Tally but I have always hated that it has so much useless space for ship its size. Dedicated hallways running the length of the ship that allow quick movement inside but totally ruin the volumetric function fraction. Way too much empty space. However, in general it...
  19. Shadow Reaper

    Let's talk explorers...

    The sensitivity to passively collect EM, and even to receive very dim active radar pulses, relates directly to the size of the receiving antennae. The Carrack is the only ship with those friggin' ginormous antennae booms, so my guess is even the mighty Aquila will pale in capability next to the...
Forgot your password?