About new strategies to Vega Cargos

The Aries

Hey, I know that many people were unhappy with the last update (limit of the battle arena, and announce the new repairs time for Frigates). But KIXEYE gave the explanation that wants to see us with new strategies.

So how KIXEYE does not create an official thread, I took the liberty of doing this so you can post (preferably videos) new strategies for taking VEGA Cargos.

All help is welcome!

kixeyeuser_1383456154939_760062572

Ok, well I'm just level 23, all of my strategies are new, **** I am still in the process of building fleets for the way I used to fight, and now KIXEYE changed the battle arena? I heard to stop run and gun, um how is that not a legit tactic, if you don't like that in FvF then install some rear thrusters. I think the new limit on the battle arena is dumb, I'm sorry if some people that have been playing a long time are bored, then KIXEYE needs to add some higher level content, but why **** with the whole game? I am just learning the game, and now I have to throw out what I learned to deal with some new ****? /Dislike

ZeNz0r

Way to go suggesting new tactics m8 :S

Well getting back on-topic, I would suggest a circular motion where you just keep spin-strafing and running around the enemy fleet rather then just running away, that for the VEGAs and some types of player FvFs.

Keep in mind that if u run you will get slammed into a wall, but that the enemy will need to try and counter your new spin effect and break up his fleet into 2 portions and that will give u an upper hand, when u send your full fleet in a block vs half a fleet, since the other part cant catch up in time.

I still dont have any videos demonstrating, but i think i'll get a few once i start off the 4th tier (50's) blueprint farming sessions xD

On the other hand, as a suggestion to Kixeye and based on the feedback given regarding the smaller arena. I would try to add some "macro-type" key presses to either scatter a fleet or pull it all together (line or 6 pack formations) in mid-flight, as well as predetermined formations prior to battle, that would have to be assigned in the ship bay (to avoid getting everything easy). This would compensate for our prior necessity to run and organize our fleets (although it can be done without running first) since we'd start out as we want. The option to edit these formations would be great for someone that likes to go "out of the box", however ranges would need to be put into place to avoid exploits like making a "U" shape around the enemy fleet.

In my opinion the smaller arena isn't a bad thing, it actually goes towards the type of gameplay Kixeye has always given us, however i feel the increase in repairs do not. My reasoning for this is basically why i like Vega so much, it's the type of gameplay where skill actually can beat level and/or tech (just can't beat coin, cause those buggers just keep coming xD), the smaller arena will force most players to learn how to fly, although i do feel we should have a bit more controls to move our fleets or even adding chained commands per ship would have to be put into place to avoid too many brainfarts from the lazier part of the community. But they would allow for epic kills for the more expert pilots.

DONKEY_PUNCH

Just do this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyJup8vxQ5o&feature=youtu.be

DONKEY_PUNCH

Let me break it down for you...  Hawks... Rear4... MD2x2... MD3x1... ... Iridium Magnet 3... Shock shield and Armor...

1) 1st ship WEAKER, in other words, it dies faster.  Once the last 3 shots are fired from your back row to kill it, turn and run...

2) 1st Apoc they have made SLOWER.  Kite in a slow arc to manage the new arena size.

3) 2nd Apoc is weak as always.  Agressively back-strafe it no problem.

4) Last 3 battleships can take a few different formations depending on AI.  They ALWAYS "tweak" a little as you get close and turn their blindspot to you.  Use this to your advantage. 

**With 2xMD2 and 1xMD3, you can take out a Vega Battleship with 5 shots (ships).  Even if you only fire 2 or 3 shots and back off, you'll do this without taking damage.  Only difference is it will take you 4 1/2 minutes instead of 4.

TerminatorX1

Would this work with Talons? I don't have hawks yet

The Aries

with new vegas, I think it only works with HW, but not sure.

P.Artreides

TerminatorX1 said:

Would this work with Talons? I don't have hawks yet

I have talons with rear 4 and magnets 3. So they have the same flight properties. Meaning you theoretically can do the same tactics. There is however no room for error since they are glass cannons. Also their damage is smaller so you need more time kiting away from them. You should however be able to kite away as much as you need to if you go in an arc. Probably wont kill everything in 5 mins though. 

I actually never really try myself. I did a 35 once or twice but auto rancors/venoms are just so much more convenient. Too lazy to do manual.