ionflow
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Post by ionflow on Mar 3, 2017 11:32:58 GMT -5
I'm looking to replace my ecu cossack for beacon running. My poor cossack has earned me many MoC but it is time for an upgrade. Currently about to graduate to bronze 1 and I want a bot that will last through silver or better. My shopping list is Galahad, Stalker, Gareth. I am leaning toward the light bots but just don't know how they can survive the dps rage that can only get worse at higher tiers. I do love that speed!
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Post by gr3ygh05t on Mar 3, 2017 11:45:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2017 11:59:37 GMT -5
I'm looking to replace my ecu cossack for beacon running. My poor cossack has earned me many MoC but it is time for an upgrade. Currently about to graduate to bronze 1 and I want a bot that will last through silver or better. My shopping list is Galahad, Stalker, Gareth. I am leaning toward the light bots but just don't know how they can survive the dps rage that can only get worse at higher tiers. I do love that speed! Until you get your 5th slot, a Boa is the best capper. After your 5th slot and 4 Orkans, Galahad and Gareth do beacon capping nicely. |
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CLU 1.1
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Post by CLU 1.1 on Mar 3, 2017 14:46:55 GMT -5
Would suggest you go with the Galahad, which should last you well into TT. The link gr3ygh05t posted above will also help. I have a Gareth as well and love it (currently high Bronze/low Silver tier myself) but any of the bots you suggested would work: I see all those bots in low silver all the time, they are all effective and they have their pluses and minuses, so you can choose the bot or play style you like the best, but the Galahad should give you the best mileage for your money.
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Post by amoebastudios on Mar 3, 2017 14:50:07 GMT -5
You can afford a gepard before you earn that 5th slot. Gep is a good all around bot for your level.
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Post by hyderier on Mar 3, 2017 15:26:45 GMT -5
You can afford a gepard before you earn that 5th slot. Gep is a good all around bot for your level. No no. If you can afford Gepard, you can afford Gareth, which is just plain better in almost every way (only exception is Aphid Gep, which is a competitive setup). If you can't get Gareth yet, wait and level up, just don't get the Gep (unless using Real Money and you don't care about saving gold). |
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Pateras
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Post by Pateras on Mar 3, 2017 16:13:14 GMT -5
I would say 5th slot and a i use a Stalker for capping and i cap about 3-5 beacons 80% of the games and get the Medal of Capture.
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Post by Ѕπλκε✵Σψεs on Mar 3, 2017 16:17:01 GMT -5
Stalker and Gareth seem to be the most popular. It's what I use when I have a beacon task.
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Post by mijapi300 on Mar 3, 2017 16:26:39 GMT -5
While parts of the thread are in jest, and it's quite long, there are actually a lot of helpful tips and information in the thread. Most will agree the Gareth is the best all around low-mid tier bot. Once you're good with it, you'll consistently be able to get 8-10 gold a game from caps and damage (in the middle and lower tiers). Beyond that is up to you. If you fall in love with the bot as I have, you can join my bandwagon. Many people will tell you it isn't a usable bot in the top tier. If you want to fit in easily up there, I'd recommend only upgrading Gary up to 8/9 or so. Past that the upgrades are extremely expensive and time consuming. Personally I got mine up to level 7 as quickly as possible because his speed tops out there. It really just depends on what you have the most fun/success piloting with your style. And if you don't have patience, avoid Gary lol. |
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Post by mijapi300 on Mar 3, 2017 16:27:57 GMT -5
By the way, my record is 13 beacon captures in a close win, also getting top damage medal. Don't remember the exact damage number, but it's an example that Gary can do it all in the middle tiers.
Have fun with whichever bot you choose!
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ionflow
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Post by ionflow on Mar 3, 2017 18:17:51 GMT -5
This has been very helpful. I'm leaning heavily towards the Gary camp. If I can get 9 caps in a weaponless cossack, I think I'll fit right into that Gareth cockpit.
I'll be using real money for this purchase and saving the grind gold for the last slot.
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Post by wildboar on Mar 3, 2017 19:34:49 GMT -5
I have 2 Gepards ... they seem a waste of 2400 Au right now... if I could trade the 2 for a Gareth I would do it without hesitation ...
if you are spending WSP - get a Stalker... Au Gareth
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Pateras
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Post by Pateras on Mar 3, 2017 20:00:14 GMT -5
I have 2 Gepards ... they seem a waste of 2400 Au right now... if I could trade the 2 for a Gareth I would do it without hesitation ... if you are spending WSP - get a Stalker... Au Gareth Totally agree with you. I really like running the Stalker running around and being annoying  |
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Post by wildboar on Mar 3, 2017 20:02:15 GMT -5
I have 2 Gepards ... they seem a waste of 2400 Au right now... if I could trade the 2 for a Gareth I would do it without hesitation ... if you are spending WSP - get a Stalker... Au Gareth Totally agree with you. I really like running the Stalker running around and being annoying A good Stalker pilot is bloody annoying ... in a good way  |
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Pateras
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Post by Pateras on Mar 3, 2017 20:09:52 GMT -5
Totally agree with you. I really like running the Stalker running around and being annoying A good Stalker pilot is bloody annoying ... in a good way Yeah haha and when your good you take out Fury/Trident's pretty easy if you get close  |
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ionflow
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Post by ionflow on Mar 7, 2017 20:23:04 GMT -5
I finally pulled the trigger. Absolutely no buyers remorse!  |
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