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Offline N-Sunderland

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #255 on: July 01, 2013, 03:19:05 pm »
So... I spent a few minutes on the Mobula today (yes, that's what it's called), and there is no way that a gunner will be viable on the ship. Three engineers without a doubt, and even then it'll be really hard to get substantial firepower without sacrificing repairs.

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #256 on: July 01, 2013, 03:23:30 pm »
Well this is probably why it's called Mobula

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #257 on: July 01, 2013, 03:24:19 pm »
I will find a way, dammit.

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #258 on: July 01, 2013, 03:26:11 pm »
Damn i'm getting trolled by game developers! My ship will always be pointed in your direction from now on when you see you Cullen! :D

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #259 on: July 01, 2013, 03:31:54 pm »
Muse, get us some videos of the Manta structure!
Or some more screenshots! We are dying here!


My english may not be up to par but I'm pretty sure one of those labels says "Boarding Ladder".
Cullen Confirms

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #260 on: July 01, 2013, 03:39:16 pm »
I will find a way, dammit.

If you like seeing your balloon or engines die, then sure.

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #261 on: July 01, 2013, 03:48:36 pm »
You're right! Boarding ramps are in!!! Spread the word...

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #262 on: July 01, 2013, 04:32:57 pm »
It really is an engineer ship, you could run a top gunner, but then you will have them in charge of 3 guns and an engine

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #263 on: July 01, 2013, 04:36:49 pm »
It really is an engineer ship, you could run a top gunner, but then you will have them in charge of 3 guns and an engine

So a junker with more travel time, and an extra gun.... seems doable... wont know until I get home :(

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #264 on: July 01, 2013, 04:37:46 pm »
Figured it out.

Top engi on gat.

Left engi on lower flak/hull

Right engi on upper gat.lower flak/balloon


Double gatflak on one ship!

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #265 on: July 01, 2013, 04:39:58 pm »
Figured it out.

Top engi on gat.

Left engi on lower flak/hull

Right engi on upper gat.lower flak/balloon


Double gatflak on one ship!

Youtube video!

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Re: The Manta Ray
« Reply #266 on: July 01, 2013, 04:41:58 pm »
Figured it out.

Top engi on gat.

Left engi on lower flak/hull

Right engi on upper gat.lower flak/balloon


Double gatflak on one ship!

Youtube video!

You'll get to try it yourself soon enough :P

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Re: The Mobula
« Reply #267 on: July 01, 2013, 05:43:27 pm »
So yeah, to elaborate, here's my main idea for a build right now.

Front gat
Left upper mine launcher/flare
Left lower flak
Right upper gat
Right lower flak

The idea here: when coming into an engagement, the top engi and right engi are on the gatlings, with the left engi on the hull/staying near the flak. Once the hull goes down, the left engi fires the flak and the right engi jumps down onto the right flak and fires it. The right engi handles balloon repairs if necessary.

So you're basically getting dual gats followed by dual flaks on the enemy ship.
« Last Edit: July 01, 2013, 06:11:01 pm by N-Sunderland »

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Re: The Mobula
« Reply #268 on: July 01, 2013, 06:09:08 pm »
Really? No discussion on the name change?

Personally, I think it's perfect. Way more clever then anything we came up with.
A flying manta ray for our flying Manta Ray.
Got a nice, elegant ring to it and everything.
Keep up the good work Muse!

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Re: The Mobula
« Reply #269 on: July 01, 2013, 06:09:50 pm »
My ship's name will henceforth be "Forever Manta".