Hello TESTies, I was wondering what your guy's opinion was on the new citizencon ships, I was really pleased that they are flight ready for 3.3 (not the kraken D:), I already got myself a vindicator but what about you guys?
What's your guy's opinion on the new citizencon ships?
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Grimm_Reaper
Space Marshal
I have a Hammerhead. Bought one when the price was reasonable and closer to the the Valkyrie price. It pretty much does everything a gunship and cargo carrier does.
I'm passing on the Valkyrie because I don't "need it". Ironic coming from me, whose fleet is a militarized cluster-fuck but still, I'm instead hoping to get my grubby mits on that KRAKEN, I've got so many unorthodox things I want to use it for! Like loading the flight deck with Nova Tanks to turn that baby into a make-shift Destroyer!
Well, I was in the wrong timezone to know what the heck you guys are all talking about so time to go catch up on the RSI site.
EDIT - Wow, am I ever having a hard time finding any official info... The front page of RSI site is exactly what was on there yesterday and the Citizen Con page is still inviting me to view the stream but then had "Live event is now over" so it's not been updated either. Looks like i'm going to have to wait to find out what was revealed.
EDIT - Wow, am I ever having a hard time finding any official info... The front page of RSI site is exactly what was on there yesterday and the Citizen Con page is still inviting me to view the stream but then had "Live event is now over" so it's not been updated either. Looks like i'm going to have to wait to find out what was revealed.
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Hm I could see a use for the Kraken but would not ever want to own one. AS for yet another drop ship seems this game is becoming more and more ground combat than anything else sad.
I can kinda see why as it was almost entirely space combat until they started looking at other mechanics. Seems like it comes in waves, all space combat, then all drake ships, then all luxury ships (that didn't take long) then all dropships/ground...?
EDIT - and as of this momemnt there are 1133 Pheonix left on sale - wonder how many will fly off the shelves/how soon it will sell out this time considering competition from the 600 series?
Oh didn't know about the Pheonix sale seriously why pretend and limit numbers I must rush in or not. I mean I already melted the 600i as quite frankly it just wasn't very good. From what has been seen at Citizen Con the game is many years from release (i.e. no change in 2 years now) and that means loads more concept ships.
Kraken: I think its a pretty cool ship for orgs and people wanting to set up a "ship transport business". I think i might want it ingame because i'm not going to invest so much money. (I'd rather buy better hardware)
Valkyrie: Well a bigger Cutlass
Cool nice looking ship, don't see a purpose for me now.
I would have loved to see the corsair (Which has been discribed as a "Drake Connie") it might have tempted me to melt stuff
Valkyrie: Well a bigger Cutlass
Cool nice looking ship, don't see a purpose for me now.
I would have loved to see the corsair (Which has been discribed as a "Drake Connie") it might have tempted me to melt stuff
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DragonHeart
Space Marshal
The Kraken was definitely something special.
Waiting for more details.
Waiting for more details.
Citadel
Space Marshal
I'm waiting on more information on the Kraken...by that I mean if I can afford to buy one or not 
I think both ships they revealed are fantastic. And they surprised us nicely with the valkyrie being flyable in the newest patch!
All very pretty, but nothing i can see bringing anyone new into the fold in itself - Maybe time for a new starter ship soon?
Its not a cheap ship but I can see the mission profile of dropping troops off into hostile territory. Just cannot see any use other than repeating said missions (when they add them) even then would a cutlass not be sufficient. They really should allow cargo in the vehicle bay I mean its hardly a hauler needing two manned turrets.
Darkstar
Vice Admiral
I have the idea of a kraken helping out with large mining ops. You could put a cat on the two large landing pads to ferry mined resources, and a bunch of prospectors on the smaller pads/hangers. It would be a low cost way to move a lot of ships to and from the mining area plus add a huge amount of defense. kind of like what was showed in the video really. Naturally in more dangerous areas you would want to swap some prospectors for fighters. I'm definitely gonna have to get one. I just hope my wallet is big enough. The Valkyrie looks like the Terror-pin's big brother so I gotta get one of these. XD Probably gonna just earn that one in game since I don't have much of a use for a drop ship.
The Kraken looks like it could end up being as close to my dream ship as will ever be in SC, so short of winning the lottery that's what I'll be working towards getting in-game with my every action.
Unless the Valkyrie has an impressive cargo capacity that dwarfs the Cutlass and Freelancer, I don't see it as a ship I'd ever get for me but it still has impressive potential for those interested in focusing on that play style.
Unless the Valkyrie has an impressive cargo capacity that dwarfs the Cutlass and Freelancer, I don't see it as a ship I'd ever get for me but it still has impressive potential for those interested in focusing on that play style.
I'm torn between upgrading my Hoplite to the Valkyrie or getting it in game later. I find it rather interesting that CIG has backers that are interested in obtaining a Kraken fill out an inquiry to then find out the details of it after the 22nd. I have a feeling that there will be quite a bit of sticker shock & they are looking to sell as many of the Valkyries as they can before people spend their funds on the new Cap. I'm loving the new version of the Mustang Alpha with its Vindicator livery. It reminds me of the skin of the Skull Leader 1 fighter from Robotech / Macross Saga.
I'm also in agreement with @FluffyVonRage in looking forward to their being more starter ships concepted & introduced to help give new backers more options. They will also make great LTI tokens for later ship upgrades. hehehe
I'm also in agreement with @FluffyVonRage in looking forward to their being more starter ships concepted & introduced to help give new backers more options. They will also make great LTI tokens for later ship upgrades. hehehe
I like more starter ships if its feasible that people will stay in them.
I can see there being a starter ship from each manufacturer added, but they'd have to each be very distinctive of that particular manufacturer.
I think I'd rather see more profession entry level ships, like the Prospector and Vulture, but for other professions (single pilot repair, medical, etc.)
I think I'd rather see more profession entry level ships, like the Prospector and Vulture, but for other professions (single pilot repair, medical, etc.)
SullyQuindarius
Admiral
I was gonna go for a Valkyrie, but you can't carry normal cargo in it (makes sense but I'm still disappointed).
Still, I have a Hammerhead (what a beauty) and I'm probably going to pick up a Mustang - either the Vindicator or the Beta.
Still, I have a Hammerhead (what a beauty) and I'm probably going to pick up a Mustang - either the Vindicator or the Beta.
Radegast74
Space Marshal
Something to remember with the Kraken --> according to 5 year old lore, a lot of the single seat ships have a Quantum drive, but do NOT have a Jump drive, at least initially -- you have to buy one and install it later.
So a lot of people with fancy pants fighters may be able to hop around inside a system, BUT, will not be able to do jumps to other star systems.
The Kraken will be the easiest way to get a fighter wing from star system A to star system B, and provide cover for the bigger ships. So, it definitely serves an important niche.
So a lot of people with fancy pants fighters may be able to hop around inside a system, BUT, will not be able to do jumps to other star systems.
The Kraken will be the easiest way to get a fighter wing from star system A to star system B, and provide cover for the bigger ships. So, it definitely serves an important niche.