Satellies: Major suckage? Need help.

[Siegebreaker]

Originally posted by se5a:
SB - if you like proportions then come join our proportions PBW game. we curently have 4 emprorless empires.
see this thread:
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin...;f=23;t=011021

Thanks, but I don't have even the slightest idea of how PBW works.
Also, I have modified my Version of Proportions, is this relevant for PBW?

[rdouglass]

Personally I think the problem is in relying on just a stack of sats to defend a WP...bad idea IMO. They don't move and really aren't very viable (by themselves) except in early games. You saw how easy one BB knocked 'em off....

In combination with a base or two, now that's another story entirely. I generally pick my strategic WP's carefully (chokepoints, etc.) and defend those with bases, units, ships, etc. - more than just one type of vehicle.

I agree with using 'em and they can be built anywhere, no maintenance, etc. but just don't rely on 'em for primary / only defence. They're just units after all....

[Ruatha]

Originally posted by SB:

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Originally posted by se5a:
SB - if you like proportions then come join our proportions PBW game. we curently have 4 emprorless empires.
see this thread:
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin...;f=23;t=011021

Thanks, but I don't have even the slightest idea of how PBW works.
Also, I have modified my Version of Proportions, is this relevant for PBW?

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Ohhh, PBW!!!

You've gotta try it!!!

You just register and join any game.
Then if you want to the new turns will be mailed to you, or you can download them from the site.
You play when you have time (Different time lengths for different games; 12-96 hours) and then either upload at the site or mail in your turn.

It's so easy! and much more fun than playing the AI, you can actually do some serious diplomacy if you want to, or just kill em all.

[PvK]

Originally posted by SB:
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Also, I have modified my Version of Proportions, is this relevant for PBW?

You'd want to install the right Version of Proportions for the PBW game, to a different subdirectory. (That particular game uses Proportions 2.5.2.2). There is a mod-picker program which is very helpful for using multiple mods.

PvK

[bearclaw]

I use weapon killers on sats for my WP defense. Give them as much to-hit bonus as possible. I've found that, since defenders fire first, I'm able to at least knock out some weapons in the first volley. Doesn't remove the threat, but does make clean-up easier. Launch some fighters or drones and finish them off. Not the best option, but it works.

I agree that sats are not the best to defend a WP, but this metheod makes them more effective than trying to knock out a ships shields first.

[oleg]

Originally posted by SB:

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Originally posted by oleg:

new patch improves missiles destribution and 100 missile satellites can now kill a lot of ships now !!

How exactly does it works now?
What's missile distribution?

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I don't know for sure, can only draw some conclusions from watching battle replays
However, before, 100 missile satelites pick 2-3 ships and send 30+ missiles to each target. Usually it is an overkill and a massive waste. With latest patch, I saw 10 ships been targeted and killed in the first salvo

[Iron Giant]

[/quote]I don't know for sure, can only draw some conclusions from watching battle replays
However, before, 100 missile satelites pick 2-3 ships and send 30+ missiles to each target. Usually it is an overkill and a massive waste. With latest patch, I saw 10 ships been targeted and killed in the first salvo [/quote]

So, to sum up (call me slow.....), If I go into tactical battle with my satellites, I have to fire all the satellites at one target, but If I let the combat play itself out, the satellites are allowed to pick their own targets? If thats the case, 100 medium Satellites with 2 fast missles just started looking killer again.... as long as I don't hit tactical..