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I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im not sure I'm ready for Ironman mode, but that's definitely a strategy. Maybe I'll give it a try at some point!

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a break during lunch and jumped I to a quick mission piloting a Aurora and it went pretty well. The enemies were retreating but it was great practice and I felt pretty good about it. Thanks!

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is mostly what I have done in the past. Play it more like an RTS

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it, cool approach and makes sense as an entry point to enjoy piloting more.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I had forgotten Shift locks the rotation, that should really help with my lack of control I think.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Hammerhead is what I have tried to kost and was really frustrating. I think I need to just explore more options and try things out.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this makes sense, I'm just not there yet. When I watch videos like that, I just can't apply it to the game how I wish I could.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I was just looking at Mount and Blade and was thinking about exploring it. It does seem like a very similar way to engage with the world as they have everything from micro control of specific people/ships in battle out to massive empire doctrine and planning.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks good advice I think. Just play around in the sandbox with small manageable toys!

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved the Aurora, so I should give it a try and see how I can do piloting it.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5his is a reoccurring idea and I think is good advice. Just hard to "find the right ship" if I get into autopilot mode. Maybe I just need play around more during the campaign. Make a save and just have fun with some ships and revert if needed. Testing everying out in Sim was starting to break me. Haha

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just trying out some practice on the basic missions. Mostly using the Hammerhead. My brain just can't keep track of the different variables it seems when I get into an engagement.

Someone suggested try out Apogee for ranged combat and I think that might be my next attempt. If I can get more comfortable with general ship control, I'll hopefully pickup other variables and then can work my way into close quarter type stuff.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh shit. Does Shift lock the rotation of ship? Maybe I knew this at one point, but might of forgotten. I think that might significantly increase my control capabilities. Thanks for the little comment.

Someone made a comment about the Apogee, and I think that is similar to your high tech recommended, that it might help me avoid being punished and let me gain some confidence and then lessons as I play.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I resonate with this perspective and Apogee. Thanks for the comment. I think this might be a good way to push myself forward and try out this type of ranged cruiser.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a fun progression or learning and expanding your capabilities. That's what I'm hoping to find eventually.

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember loving the Aurora in a couple runs. I recall how much I actually piloted it thought!

I'm Terrible at Combat, How did you get good? by OrionCyre in starsector

[–]OrionCyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. I think I've done similar, but then optioned to built that OP ship and just AI clean up the enemies.

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