So what i'm getting is that a Flakfish can be fun, mostly for support if used, viable for a gunmander BUT not recommended due to weakness up close and the inability to 1v1 well.
That's some good info as we toy around with stuff.
Now we've been doing this well with a junker as well so far, But I suspect the Squid Might just be a good ship to try this with given the location of the helm.
Any thoughts on potentially Gunmandering a squid? builds, thoughts? I know that you may not think it's a great idea but just humor me here and brain storm what 'might' work.
Generally, you don't want a gunner on a squid at all. Almost everyone runs triple engi squid, because A) A you don't need that many ammo types and B) sooooooo many things to repair and buff. Having two buff engis and a standard engi makes for a happy squid. In terms of the whole "gunmander", I can't think of a single scenario where it would be more efficient to have a gunner in charge than a pilot. It might be fun, for sure! A nice change to the normal gameplay, but less efficient, to be sure
Depending on the build yes you do need that many ammo types, and yes you should have a gunner on a squid. for example front flamer aft mines, or squid builds that use a
front hades"I can't think of a single scenario where it would be more efficient to have a gunner in charge"
1. When flying with newbie pilots who are less experienced than the gunner.
2. When the gunner has LOS on an unspotted and unspottable enemy and the pilot does not (happens all the freaking time on mobulas and galleons).
3. When the gunner has LOS on an unspotted and unspottable enemy ship and the ally ships pilot does not.
4. When the gunner can confirm disables on enemy ships and order a safe change of focus fire when the captains are preoccupied with positioning.
5. To instruct the pilot of difficult gun arcs on exotic builds.
6. To instruct engineers who are not looking at the enemy safe opportunities to shoot when the pilot is preoccupied with positioning.
"A nice change to the normal gameplay"
Backseat instruction to the pilots doesn't really change anything.