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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
edited March 2011 in Ten Forward
I’ve been doing some thinking lately. I don’t have the money for one yet, however, someday I’d like to get a Marlin 336C Rifle for deer hunting. A lot of you may not know the history of the lever action rifle or of the cartridge called the 30/30 Winchester.

I read somewhere that the average distance that most deer are shot at is less than 200 yards. Well a 30/30 Winchester will work just fine at that distance if you have the skills to do it. I know this because I’ve DONE it myself. A few years ago I was at a 200 yard shooting range and a friend let me use his Winchester 94 rifle to shoot at a “life-sized” paper target of a white tailed deer at that range. Not only did I hit the target, but also all of my shots were grouped around the heart and lungs.

My point is that I could use a very modern rifle like this offering from Remington, with more powerful ammunition and a rifle scope mounted on it. However, I still prefer the Marlin rifle in the classic 30/30 win. cartridge. Sure the design is very old, however, that does not mean the new rifles being made today are useless. I would not feel “under-powered” carrying a 30/30 rifle into the woods come hunting season. No one is going to toss me out of a hunting cabin because I did not show up with a “modern” rifle.

I believe that ship crafting should allow a player to retrofit a T1 Miranda or a TOS Constitution to end game level. A player should not be banished from PvP and STF missions just because of the ship he/she decides to use.

I don’t understand why some players seam to think that the size of your ship should be an “I win” button. If that were true than the Klingons would win every PvP match in the game because their battle cruisers and carriers are bigger than the Federation ships.

One last point: I’m not saying that the Miranda or the TOS Constitution should somehow be more powerful than the Sovereign Class, just that they should still be competitive.
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    wrong forum for the top part...

    *waits for the thread to get moved to 10 Forward*

    The other part right forum. I disagree :)

    Blak
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Blakinik wrote:
    wrong forum for this :)

    *waits for the thread to get moved to 10 Forward*

    Blak

    He actually is discussing STO, if you read far enough.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    redheadguy wrote:
    I’ve been doing some thinking lately.

    This phrase oftem makes my insurance premiums go up and my bank accounts get frozen until the situation passes.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    He actually is discussing STO, if you read far enough.

    Note the edit :)

    But to the OP - The R-25 I have experienced jamming and locking issues when I go into a 'rapid' fire. If you are lookign for something in the assualt weapon motif - do a .308 FN FAL.

    Blak
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    redheadguy wrote:


    One last point: I’m not saying that the Miranda or the TOS Constitution should somehow be more powerful than the Sovereign Class, just that they should still be competitive.

    No they shouldn't. They are older designs and platforms. The Soveriegn is much newer technology and platform wise. It was really intended to be a battle cruiser, but STOL missed the mark on that one, creating the Excelsior refit to fill that role.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    BTW - Told you it'd get moved :P

    Blak
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Blakinik wrote:
    BTW - Told you it'd get moved :P

    Blak

    Apparently some mods dont take the time to read the threads they are moderating.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Blakinik wrote:
    Note the edit :)

    But to the OP - The R-25 I have experienced jamming and locking issues when I go into a 'rapid' fire. If you are lookign for something in the assualt weapon motif - do a .308 FN FAL.

    Blak

    The term "assult weapon" has become such a dirty word :eek: . I prefer "semi-auto sporting rifle" if ya don't mind. :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Apparently some mods dont take the time to read the threads they are moderating.

    How true. :(
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    WINCHESTER?!?! F that ishh, BUY A MINI GUN TO HUNT DEER WITH!!!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    I'd love to have a basic shuttle spec'd to end game level. Imagine your flying your klingon battle cruiser in a PVP and some tiny fed shuttle blows you up.

    *Imagines it. Has a sudden desire to quit the game.*

    Hmm.. on second thought not such a good idea.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    The thread was moved as it contained way more non-STO discussion than anything else.
    Since, sadly, we now have a duplicate, I will lock this one down.

    Please try to keep the other thread on-topic to STO. :(
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