Freelancer

[Xian-Luc Picard]

I am thinking of buying a Freelancer but the only opinions of it that I can find are "bad cockpit view". Are there any other critiques people have of this ship? It looks awesome to me, but I am relatively new and might be missing obvious flaws.

Down the road, I want to do some trading and some exploration... the Freelancer just seems like a good choice. I am open to any other suggestions for what ship I should be looking into for a similar price point that would be better... if there are any.

-Zapp, the man with no name.

 

[Hero9012]

I personally love my freelancer, the cockpit view isn't perfect, but be weary it is a cargo ship not a fighter. That being said, I take my freelancer out to dogfight just for fun and I do fairly well. If you want to a good cargo ship to thatl'll defend you from pirates, its a good ship.

 

[StarSailer]

I was thinking about buying one too, I've tried it a few times and I think it's a really nice ship. The cockpit has smaller openings than combat ships, but you don't specially need a good view for trading and exploration.

 

[Hadron Xon]

I am using a freelancer in the mini PU and love the ship. It has a really rugged feel and for the price provides a lot of versatility. You cant go wrong by getting one.

 

[Xian-Luc Picard]

She's a beautiful ship alright. Shapely, seductive. I'm gonna fly her brains out!

Now that I know people are mostly just big whiners, I just need to save the cash! Thanks for the input, guys!

 

[Derkerter]

I like flying my freelancer, it handles like a nimble bus, which it should, and holy hell it's cruise mode is speedy.

 

[Feral Oxide]

I bought me a freelancer for Christmas. It's gonna be super sweet once the side cannons get some control and a good hand is at the rear turret. It's a lean mean trading machine.

 

[Blind Owl]

Freelancer for the win. I love my DURp.

 

[CosmicTrader]

I have a DUR for exploring and a MAX for CityBpooin. Love both.

Personally, I am happy with the cockpit design. It is more appropriate for a 'working class' ship and if you zoom in just a little for fighting it is not a problem.

That only other ship similar is the Constellation Taurus, which costs more and needs more crew.

I recommend the Freelancer but I am a strong fanboy of them. :)

 

[Madesson]

She's built like a steakhouse, but she handles like a bistro.

 

[Carlos Spicyweiner]

As long as you can see what you're going to ram, I wouldn't worry about the visibility, and nothing lives long in front of those huge guns. The beds are comfy, but the bathroom's always locked. Other than that, I love the thing.

 

[Xian-Luc Picard]

I have a DUR for exploring and a MAX for CityBpooin. Love both.

Personally, I am happy with the cockpit design. It is more appropriate for a 'working class' ship and if you zoom in just a little for fighting it is not a problem.

That only other ship similar is the Constellation Taurus, which costs more and needs more crew.

I recommend the Freelancer but I am a strong fanboy of them. :)

This is exactly my thought on the view from the cockpit... it just *feels* like a work ship. Get back to work and stop sightseeing!

 

[Takarian]

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/278486/fanboy-video

You could always dance, drink and get lost while working.

I am a Max man my self all fur coat no knickers.

 

[CosmicTrader]

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/278486/fanboy-video

You could always dance, drink and get lost while working.

I am a Max man my self all fur coat no knickers.

Great video. Thanks.

 

[NecroKnight]

I personally love the versatility (and very firefly feel of the ship). I have a DUR and it will be my explorer as I don't tend to do much, but i want the option and it is easy to fly solo or with a crew. It's view isn't exactly ideal for dogfighting, but that is not its purpose.

 

[W4stex]

I have freelancer DUR and can't wait to start exploring. :)

CIG did awesome job with Freelancer IMHO.
Ship looks awesome,and handles as one should expect for mainly transport ship.

Personally ,I love the cockpit and i think it suits the concept well.
Those placeholder guns are pretty good,and reall thing sohuld be even better.

All in all,feels like an amazing and versatile choice for starting PU adventure with.
Cheers!

 

[PhosphorusForFun]

Freelancer is a great ship. For the price/role your picking between the cutlass and the freelancer and at that point it's just preference.

 

[Bigcracker]

The freelancer is not a true cargo ship and its not a true dog fighter but it can do both well but not great. I have a Freelancer MIS and cant wait to try it but very happy with the base ship. I think the view will be fixed just not a top priority.

If you want a true cargo ship get a Hull series if you want a true fighter go for the Gladius all in that price range. But I have killed true dogfighters in my freelancer.

 

[WarrenPeace]

The freelancer is not a true cargo ship and its not a true dog fighter but it can do both well but not great. I have a Freelancer MIS and cant wait to try it but very happy with the base ship. I think the view will be fixed just not a top priority.

If you want a true cargo ship get a Hull series if you want a true fighter go for the Gladius all in that price range. But I have killed true dogfighters in my freelancer.

I wouldn't say it's not a true cargo ship, but it doesn't sacrifice everything else to pack in more cargo space. It's more like a protected cargo ship, for smuggling or precious deliveries.

 

[NecroKnight]

It's like a "pick-up truck" can do everything a car can do, but has a little more space to do some hauling if needed.