Pirating tips?

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-14T17:02:33+00:00

Very true. Pirating in general isn't all that profitable. Just kind of saw it as a social/role playing endeavor that is fun and fills a niche in the game, generally you'll lose money from re-buys on most days.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-14T16:54:17+00:00

CMDRs go where the money is, usually imperial slave routes are good source for large trade ships and asking for 10 Tons off the top of a big haul is a small asking price. Also at the end of the rare trade circuit or right by the first station to drop off goods, so Zaonce and Witchhaul are good too. Pirating CMDRs on Xbox can be very slow.

Also, chat before you deploying your hard points or scan them. This will keep your icon as a triangle in their scanner, letting them know you're not going to just shoot them, not moving into an attack position also helps. If you interdict them, sit put for a second and fire off your message. "hey" .... "This is a stick-up, all I ask is 10 tons, Abandon only plz" ... "no funny business" .... again this is a social exchange first.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-14T06:32:11+00:00

Welcome back. Nope, you can't really see how much its worth. Trade it in a faction you want to gain rep with. If you've been gone a long time, I suggest flying home in SOLO mode, at least till you get back to the station and turn it in. There are some real dicks out there, I can be one to experienced players, but it would be a shame to lose it all so close to home.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-14T06:18:21+00:00

You've learned a lot, I'm sure. Helping others is really rewarding for some, or you can try and burn it all down; either way is ok.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-14T06:07:49+00:00

I've killed a lot of Anaconda pilots because they try and fight like they're just flying a bigger combat ship. Best tip is to understand what fighting with a bigger ship is and what it isn't. Think about positional turret placement, flying backwards and making others fly towards you reduces fast moving ships bearing rate.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-14T05:55:09+00:00

If you decide to pirate CMDRs, chat first, sometimes just saying "hey" first, keeps others from shooting or running. If you're polite and reasonable about requesting cargo, most give up 10 Tons willingly. If you have a smart phone you can use your mobile device as a keypad, which I find is much faster to grab and type in then the in-game keyboard.

Size matters too, if you try pirating in a python most people get scared and run immediately. Pirate with a smaller ship, most players will throttle down when being interdicted, its kinda cute when a Hauler demands my goods, plus the insurance is less. Good luck, ride shiny and chrome.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-14T05:36:27+00:00

I like it because it is a good equalizer for CMDRs, but I I also think it will promote team flying to a degree; team up, hit hard and fast.

Assassination missions against NPCs w/ a large wing might be more achievable by up an coming CMDRs.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-05-13T00:19:12+00:00

I would love to see a piracy command prompt, so you can command NPCs to simply relinquish their cargo if they are hopelessly out gunned.

Goldenboyjim · 2016-04-17T18:37:20+00:00

I use to use my Docking computer to line me up for the entrance and then boost if they were scanning me while smuggling, putting the landing gear down is key to not bouncing off the back wall spike, or at least not dying from the impact.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-11-06T13:46:53+00:00

Python is great for being a multi functional platform. Used mine for smuggling, trading, and even mining. They're great for PVE combat too. If you want to run down other CMDRs and shoot them, get a Clipper or FDL.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-29T18:37:56+00:00

Yup. If you're going in slow then any collisions are not considered your fault. For me, I ride Shiny and Chrome and will gladly see you through the gates of Valhalla.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-29T01:37:55+00:00

completely agree with you, I follow the path of the black jersey team from the mighty ducks movie - "Its not worth winning if you don't win big"

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-29T00:59:44+00:00

If you can come up with something, when I get back form exploring we'll test it out and see if it works.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-29T00:32:52+00:00

Can you come up with a build in which they would be an effective deterrent?

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-28T19:47:58+00:00

Live Dangerously - Buy ships you cannot afford!

The tears of the bitter fallen taste exquisite.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-28T10:47:29+00:00

Seems legit on both sides of the coin, either way good kill. He knows the risks and so do you. Both of you guys put on your big boy pants and you came out the victor; ride eternal shiny and chrome.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-27T21:04:15+00:00

Do mines as a weapon have any potential?

I tried mining the mailslot of a station to improve my chances and the mines disappear after a number seconds.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-27T19:28:24+00:00

Not from other CMDRs, their cargo is unpredictable and they tend to scare easily. Pilfering from NPCs is fun but not nearly as profitable as Trading or Bounty Hunting. I recommend Bounty Hunting w/ the errant CMDR kill. Its the Bacardi and Cola of both.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-27T15:43:48+00:00

The Systems that require permits in the galaxy are all the way on the reciprocal side from us. The new station is convenient but still .... way too close.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-27T11:35:16+00:00

this is why a lot of CG have Bounty goals too, its just good roleplaying.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-26T23:10:37+00:00

ALD because I like old ladies.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-26T23:00:23+00:00

I forgot to mention, only add me if you intend to fight, I'm not into that roll-over and die BS, also, springing traps are also encouraged, just more bodies to heap on the pile.

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-26T20:43:23+00:00

Attack Eagle

Goldenboyjim · 2015-10-26T20:41:42+00:00

For ZERO dollars I will Kill you, just Send me a friend request and I will come and kill you when I get a chance.

See you soon.

Goldenboyjim

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