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Looks that kill

Postby Nightwolf » Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:17 pm

Has anyone bought their ship just from its looks along? I've been playing for about 3 weeks and I just can't get past the exposed canopy on the ships, now I'm of a mind if there is going to be a firefight why would I want to stick my neck out, so to speak, and get it chopped off, maybe that won't happen but it sure does feel like it

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Re: Looks that kill

Postby JohnLuke » Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:53 pm

There are a lot of sweet looking ships in E-D, and some ugly ones too. :roll:

The forward canopies give you a great peripheral view, which is a huge benefit in combat. Especially if you have a VR headset. The more you can see beside, above, and below you in a combat situation, the more effective you're going to be.
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Re: Looks that kill

Postby TorTorden » Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:12 am

One word.

Shields.

That magic nonsense barrier that keeps angry bullets away.
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Re: Looks that kill

Postby SockFiddler » Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:32 pm

Being able to look up while tracking a target is quite nice, too.

Also: because watching bullets, lasers, other ships, your friends' SRVs bounce off your canopy is HILARIOUS.
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