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Robert.Fitzgerald

05-13-2009, 04:19 AM,

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The word "freelancer" has nothing to do with ship balance roles.

Gunboats are good against bombers, however I have noticed they're difficult to use in larger fights. Ie, a single gunboat and cap support versus 5 bombers, the gunboat escort would be in serious trouble. When the numbers are more even, or its a solo gunboat vs 1-3 bombers, the fights are much more likely to be won by the gunboat side. Another way to improve gunboat survivability in group fights is to escort them. It may sound silly, escorting an anti strikecraft escort with fighters, but it works. Fighters and gunboats both bring different things to a fight - gunboats have the toughness and ability to instantly kill bombers and fighters, while fighters can stay on a bomber's tail and prevent it from effectively bombing its targets.

Another tip: fly slow gunboats differently to agile gunboats - you won't necessarily outturn the bomber, but you can still bring your turrets to bear on them.

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Gunboats - by Derkylos - 05-12-2009, 06:50 PM

Gunboats - by Dab - 05-12-2009, 07:00 PM

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Gunboats - by Jinx - 05-12-2009, 07:19 PM

Gunboats - by Inconcessus - 05-12-2009, 07:44 PM

Gunboats - by Andrew_Bonesovich - 05-12-2009, 07:59 PM

Gunboats - by mjolnir - 05-12-2009, 08:36 PM

Gunboats - by Inconcessus - 05-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Gunboats - by Benjamin - 05-12-2009, 08:40 PM

Gunboats - by Dab - 05-12-2009, 09:51 PM

Gunboats - by Jinx - 05-12-2009, 10:07 PM

Gunboats - by Cellulanus - 05-12-2009, 10:43 PM

Gunboats - by Jamez - 05-12-2009, 10:55 PM

Gunboats - by Derkylos - 05-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Gunboats - by rayne - 05-12-2009, 11:14 PM

Gunboats - by BaconSoda - 05-12-2009, 11:16 PM

Gunboats - by darthbeck - 05-12-2009, 11:22 PM

Gunboats - by globalplayer-svk - 05-12-2009, 11:35 PM

Gunboats - by Camtheman Of Freelancer4Ever - 05-13-2009, 02:51 AM

Gunboats - by Thexare - 05-13-2009, 03:58 AM

Gunboats - by Robert.Fitzgerald - 05-13-2009, 04:19 AM

Gunboats - by Lunaphase - 05-13-2009, 05:35 AM

Gunboats - by Robert.Fitzgerald - 05-13-2009, 05:39 AM

Gunboats - by Lunaphase - 05-13-2009, 06:32 AM

Gunboats - by tansytansey - 05-13-2009, 06:40 AM

Gunboats - by Robert.Fitzgerald - 05-13-2009, 06:40 AM

Gunboats - by Lunaphase - 05-13-2009, 06:59 AM

Gunboats - by Doom - 05-13-2009, 08:10 AM

Gunboats - by Varyag - 05-13-2009, 09:03 AM

Gunboats - by Towli123 - 05-13-2009, 09:18 AM

Gunboats - by Harcourt.Fenton.Mudd - 05-13-2009, 11:33 AM

Gunboats - by Seth Karlo - 05-13-2009, 12:26 PM

Gunboats - by Weedalot - 05-13-2009, 12:36 PM

Gunboats - by Markam - 05-13-2009, 01:00 PM

Gunboats - by Benjamin - 05-13-2009, 01:08 PM

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Gunboats - by Derkylos - 05-13-2009, 01:32 PM

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Gunboats - by Benjamin - 05-13-2009, 02:02 PM

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Gunboats - by Benjamin - 05-13-2009, 02:13 PM

Gunboats - by Markam - 05-13-2009, 03:11 PM

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Gunboats - by darthbeck - 05-13-2009, 11:34 PM

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