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Mixing beams + cannons. Good idea?
spotter5
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Planning on getting the fleet Gal X tomorrow. just wondering if it's "okay" to mix beams with cannons? I wounldt call myself a DPS hound but I don't want to gimp my ship unnecessarily.
So, I was thinking
3 dual heavy/dual cannons + 1 dual beam bank up front
4 turrets at the back (maaaybe the wide angle quantum torp instead of a turret)
or
2 beam arrays/1 dual beam bank + 1 dual heavy cannons
4 beams at back
What do you guys think?
So, I was thinking
3 dual heavy/dual cannons + 1 dual beam bank up front
4 turrets at the back (maaaybe the wide angle quantum torp instead of a turret)
or
2 beam arrays/1 dual beam bank + 1 dual heavy cannons
4 beams at back
What do you guys think?
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The fact that it turns like a pig, just like the other 2 ships I named. You're not going to have targets in your forward firing arc very often.
the 3 DHC and 1 DBB is ok, if you got access to high BO ability...but on the galaxy x, you kind of lack the tac boff slots for it.
works on escorts with a lot of tac boff slots.
the rest is really just gimping your build.
Thanks for the feedback though! Will probably just stick to one weapon type for her. Shame it doesnt have a commander tac station though
Always wanted to get the Gal X
Yes, the Set Bonus will give you +2 to Turn, but you are still only an 8 even with that - and you have given up 2 Console slots to get that.
The Galaxy X tends to try for an alpha strike coming out of Cloak. That way they get the cannon on target while no one can see them.
The Saucer Separation will help quite a bit, though - assuming you want to constantly fight that way.
If every last bit of DPS matters, then avoid cannons on a cruiser.
If you are okay with the reduction, then roll with it.
Out of your two options I would probably go with the second set. It will give you difficulty in heavy traffic...but normal PvE should run just fine.
I fly a torp boat (non-fleet) myself and I mixed some cannons and turrets along with the torps. Mind you I don't normally run the elites....but I have seen some folks manage elites in a Connie and not die nor finish last.
Experiment, fly a few random patrols and see what works for you. And have fun!
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Seriously? Just fit all beam arrays...;)
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running beams and cannons and have yet found anything in PvE I cant destroy in seconds. even on the tribble server the undine get hammered hard.
IMO, it should have been laid out like the Fleet Support Cruiser. That thing is a beaut.
I'd recommend going all beams.
If you go for number pushing and "owning" the game then it will most likely not work in your favour due to the simple fact that two different weapon types are affected by different abilities which, considering the limited room you have to slot abilities, equal less efficient use of your weapons.
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- if you need a beam for a special attack, such as sci-ship system attack or if you want a BO3 attack in your lineup. I honestly dislike the 1 beam B03 idea but some people do it.
- aft weapons. AP cannon ships might have the omni aft. DBB ships might have a turret aft.
In general it is better to try to stick to all one type but all one type means one of 2 builds -- all beam arrays in a broadside boat or cannons & turrets. All beam arrays is senseless in a forward facing ship like a scimitar and turrets are awful so many replace 1 or 2 aft turrets with the ap and cutting beams.
Fore
two dual heavy cannons and one dual beam bank
Aft
three turrets and a beam array or four turrets
works like a PERFECT for me
You can do the same with certain Cruisers / Battlecruisers, but since they generally only have LtCdr TAC at best, you will have some severe compromises in TAC ability space. Escorts and such are best for such setups.
It is better to go one or the another
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