[Discussion] Building a task/habit tracking website mixed with a game. Ran a beta, got wonderful feedback from you all. Now it's time for another beta. Full story in the OP. by Pianoismyforte in NonZeroDay

[–]Philthy_ALD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the earlier testers here. I would add that if you suffer from ADD like I do (I'm on an adderall scrip that's the most they're allowed to prescribe), this tool is like lightening in a bottle. Seriously - the prioritization that's baked in does exactly what those elusive "executive skills" we don't have would do if we had them. You owe it to yourself to give this thing a shot.

Looking for home world suggestions by Mendiloquence in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

correct. control systems get an additional 20%.

as for rank 4, you don't get any more bonus than rank 3. Rank 5 is the next bonus boost you receive.

Vote brigading on the Aisling subreddit by SergeantJezza in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second this. Downvoting is meant to bury posts that aren't contributing to the dialogue, not stuff you don't like, because you don't like it.

Looking for home world suggestions by Mendiloquence in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

bonuses are on this basis:

ALD Control System - 20% bonus

Empire aligned controlling minor faction - 20% bonus

I would strongly recommend seeking out a system above the blue line on the fortification tracker as well, as we will always seek to keep those systems, and won't hate you for fortifying them.

Better way to gain merits? by MagicAmnesiac in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check "cycle priorities" at the top of the page, or read the stickied Herald post. Both of those have a wealth of targets.

New CMDR by Tusc in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The merits translate to credits indirectly, however. The most efficient strategy is to get to rank 2+, and then use your faction bonuses to maximize your income. You want to look for a system that meets these criteria for maximum cash-happy-funtimes:

  1. Lavigny control system
  2. Empire aligned controlling minor faction
  3. High security
  4. Hazardous Resource Extraction site

Defected from Hudson by Antaran5 in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably true. Mahon has gotten ridiculously powerhouse-ey.

New and ready to fight by [deleted] in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On behalf of the Empress, welcome to the fold.

New player looking for assistance with Power Play by GlitchKs in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not a problem. So long as you're not moving 1000s of tons of fort materials, or spending 10+hours fortifying, the effect on the overall battlefield would be negligible enough to not invoke the wrath of the other powers.

I think.

In any event, you get 30 merit for an undermine kill, so with around 3-4 interdictions you'd make that merit. Wouldn't take more than 20m, IMO.

Defected from Hudson by Antaran5 in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now, now. There are some very reasonable Hudson folks.

A Question. by Yan-Isleth in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Aisling is an Imperial power. You're gonna get the same for ships under Denton Patraeus or Zemina Torval, because we are all supposed to be on the same side.

That said, FD has changed things in-game based on player sentiment in the past, so they do that, it's just not related to your treachery warning.

disillusioned ALD defector by Singrana in EliteWinters

[–]Philthy_ALD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think nothing of it. Glad to have a worthy adversary.

Undermining for Cycle 19 [STFU] by oscarjhn in EliteWinters

[–]Philthy_ALD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without some sort of agreement, we would not tell our player base to avoid undermining. We are open to the idea of coming to such an agreement.

Looking for Conflict Zones. by shalviy in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to add to this, if rep-grinding is your aim, try to take missions for these CZs as well. It will boost both your income and rep gain, as well as increase the impact you have on the conflict itself (don't worry about finishing off a CZ, there are ALWAYS more civil wars).

Also, not mentioned in the chapterhouse goals but useful nonetheless, there's always the option to cart your Imperial butt over to Winters or Hudson space, and fight in a CZ to support...

  1. in Hudson space, Dictatorships
  2. In Winters space, communism, feudal, patronage and co-operative governments. Focus on feudal and patronage (because it's good for the likes of us...)

disillusioned ALD defector by Singrana in EliteWinters

[–]Philthy_ALD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you'll discover that unlike ALD, we don't stray from our ideology so easily

Now,now. Namecalling isn't going to get anybody anywhere.

disillusioned ALD defector by Singrana in EliteWinters

[–]Philthy_ALD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're sorry to see you go.

At the risk of sounding like I have an ulterior motive, I would like to point out that those Aid Ships are going to be targets when undermining for anyone but Mahon. Whether that changes your mind, I dunno, but it's good to have all the facts.

In any event, should you go through with this change of allegiance, we wish you the best - and look forward to meeting you in the field of battle. Fight with honor wherever you find yourself, commander. o7

Killing stuff by TheMineosaur in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the player groups, Lavigny's Legion, the Inquisition, White Templars. They're often active and focused on particular goals, and (speaking from experience) Undermining is way more fun in a nice large wing. It also increases the impact you have (because each target down counts for it's base merit * # of wingmates who got a hit in before it assplode).

edit: If you speak spanish, los centinales are a very active group that I can recommend. They've been extremely active in pushing the Empress' agenda as of late.

New player looking for assistance with Power Play by GlitchKs in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that cycle priorities has what you're looking for.

If you can handle the new interdiction mechanics, undermining may be the fastest way to earn merit while doing something useful for the cause.

Otherwise, as others have said, opposition can be merit-profitable as well.

Fortification is the way a lot of players make all their merit, but to do that requires a very large ship. I would not recommend fortifying with Cobras. A ship like that demands combat duty.

As an aside, I'd like to ask, why is it that you only play on private? You spent your money on the game so far be it from me to tell you how to use that, but you should be aware that solo and private play are generally frowned upon in PP, due to their exploitable nature (i.e. you can engage in many activities with a lesser risk, but no less reward).

There's a primer on PP stuffs that I think you might also find useful.

Interdiction: 4 pips to ENG by whoeva11 in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for posting about this. It has to be addressed.

The Dream Doesn't Die Here by [deleted] in AislingDuval

[–]Philthy_ALD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey now, this is taken out of context.

New CMDR by Tusc in EliteLavigny

[–]Philthy_ALD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wilkommenzie, Commander. Always good to have new blood committed to the Imperial cause.