Thanks to Foxrockssocks for the further info on weapons and to AnneMarie for the kind offer to help in-game. And thanks especially to UltimateNewbie for the detailed answers. That helped a lot. I'm level 30 now and doing much better. It's a lot of changes at once - new ship, an officer in the empty slot, single weapon type…
Most space fights. They're slow slogs, and easily my least favorite part of each mission. It's math, really: the enemy puts out more damage than I do and can take more in return. I'm sure I'm doing it wrong, but it's hard to convey how little beginner info is available. I am broadsiding to maximize my phaser damage. I…
That's good, specific info. Thanks! Westmetals, thanks for the further info, too. Your first post will be helpful later on. Great, thank you. What's the benefit to having weapons all of the same type? If it's from endgame build bonuses, does the advice apply now? Also, Tip #4 above suggests 'one projectile weapon' in a…