I think you maybe mistaken about the increased piercing effects for rails and PAs. I believe the piercing value works both sides of a ships armor hardness like resistances. Example 75 hardness is hit by 50 piercing so 1/3 of the damage is reduced (15 - 5 = 10) but if 75 hardness is hit by 100 piercing, than 1/3 damage is added (15 + 5 = 20). So a significantly higher piercing value over armor hardness gives you a massive damage increase over your base damage hit. I don’t know this to be 100% true but it was explained that way to me by several seasoned pvpers a few years ago. Also I have a Python with three class 3 focused PAs and all three at once will chunk 35-40% hull from a NPC Corvette or Cutter.
Another excellent release CMDR and, although I've done some 3,000 hours on Elite, there are still many gems of information in your videos. As an example I didn't realise that Class 1 and 2 Rails have different charge-up times, or that the piercing values on Rails cannot really be improved with a mod. I do appreciate the review time you must spend ensuring the accuracy of detail, so many thanks again for these media classics. o7
Really really kind of you to say, Malcolm! It means a lot that you take the time to say such kind words. More in the works my friend - and it's because of you! o7
Came here from sidewinder slaughter last night, love these videos. Very well done and even though I've been playing for years I've been learning new things with ever video. Keep it up!
Very informative and extremely well done. Anyone playing Elite Dangerous and interested in railguns or plasma weapons, this is your reference manual. A++
@@PetesCreativeRecycling Pete! You're one of my favorites, I have to say. Ha! You were the guy I was worried about most, when I finally had time to produce again! Thanks my friend! o7
Nice vids! Haven't seen anything this in-depth since Kornilius gave up on ED. Are you going to do your 'favorite builds' series? That would be great! :)
Amazing and helpful video but to anyone reading this i woul recommend against high capacity upgrade for railguns because of the ratw of fire increase. It reduces the charge up time which sounds good but if you are used to normal railguns like i was it was very wierd with them firing earlier than i expected
I certainly intend to do a special episode covering each of the powerplay modules, yep! Still unsure of the format, but I've already done quite a bit of testing and research on all of them, and found some surprising results - so it's definitely going to happen! Not sure when, but if you've got a specific interest or question, hit me up on Twitter my friend - always happy to talk shop!
Why would they include an increase to armour piercing for focused if the standard AP is already higher than any human ship armour hardness in the game?
07 captain, good video and i have bben looking forward to video however some information is missing, PA can damage thermal/kinetic/absolute right? :) (muaddib)
@@FlintlockEngineering Hello captain, you are right! it was a busy day and i passed some parts of the video it tells great! Thanks to you we see a cool engineering in ED world o7 :)
I do love how frontier is hush hush about there game. It helps to make me want to explore more. However. I do need to know. Are Plasma Accelerators pve & pvp or just pvp?
@@FlintlockEngineering The absolute is for pve as well yes?. Also. I watch TH-cam on my psn like it was tv & my smart TV. I believe u are literally the only one I've ever subscribe to. Ur videos out due many. I was trying to ding that bell multiple times. Lbvvs. The way u clearly explain has answered many questions I've ponder for years, not to mention. You have to take time out ur play to make sure ur comments are proven. I truly appreciate the work u do. Thank you
@@warrensmeckle9277 that's truly so kind of you to say! I'm thrilled you have enjoyed them so much, and I really appreciate you taking the time so say as much!
The announcer has a very charming voice! really pleasant to lisen to
Thanks for the kind words!
Reminds me of Casey Kasum TBH
So many years playing elite. And somehow I was able to learn new things and rethink old ones.
Was a comprehensive review
I think you maybe mistaken about the increased piercing effects for rails and PAs. I believe the piercing value works both sides of a ships armor hardness like resistances. Example 75 hardness is hit by 50 piercing so 1/3 of the damage is reduced (15 - 5 = 10) but if 75 hardness is hit by 100 piercing, than 1/3 damage is added (15 + 5 = 20). So a significantly higher piercing value over armor hardness gives you a massive damage increase over your base damage hit. I don’t know this to be 100% true but it was explained that way to me by several seasoned pvpers a few years ago. Also I have a Python with three class 3 focused PAs and all three at once will chunk 35-40% hull from a NPC Corvette or Cutter.
Another excellent release CMDR and, although I've done some 3,000 hours on Elite, there are still many gems of information in your videos. As an example I didn't realise that Class 1 and 2 Rails have different charge-up times, or that the piercing values on Rails cannot really be improved with a mod.
I do appreciate the review time you must spend ensuring the accuracy of detail, so many thanks again for these media classics. o7
Really really kind of you to say, Malcolm! It means a lot that you take the time to say such kind words. More in the works my friend - and it's because of you! o7
Came here from sidewinder slaughter last night, love these videos. Very well done and even though I've been playing for years I've been learning new things with ever video. Keep it up!
Really kind of you to say, and sub as well! Nice running into you yesterday, the kind words are much appreciated!!
These are really helpful. I need more help understanding this game. Please keep up the good content
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement my friend!
Love the Long Range, plasma slug. The shot speed makes hitting targets easier.
Also love my CG double engineered rail gun.
Long range and extra ammo with feedback. The reloads and the charge up time is decreased.
Hi from France, thanks a lot for the work you put into this!
Very informative and extremely well done. Anyone playing Elite Dangerous and interested in railguns or plasma weapons, this is your reference manual. A++
Extremely high praise, very appreciated my friend!
I'm a few weeks into the game and your videos really helped me outfit my fdl's hardpoints. I appreciate the effort.
Absolutely loving your vids. It’s silk-wrapped expertise in a very easy to digest delivery
You're just too kind, my friend - I'm thrilled you're enjoying them!!
o7, Cap! I've been looking forward to this episode. ;)
Appreciate your patience on my brief hiatus! Been a hectic and busy 2020 so far, it your patience means a lot! o7
@@FlintlockEngineering Your quality is worth the wait :)
@@PetesCreativeRecycling Pete! You're one of my favorites, I have to say. Ha! You were the guy I was worried about most, when I finally had time to produce again! Thanks my friend! o7
Thank you a lot, great vids
So for those of us who are awful at target leading should we use long range on a plasma accelerator to shoot at short/medium ranges?
Excellent as usual Cmdr! Thank-you o7
Nice vids! Haven't seen anything this in-depth since Kornilius gave up on ED. Are you going to do your 'favorite builds' series? That would be great! :)
Amazing and helpful video but to anyone reading this i woul recommend against high capacity upgrade for railguns because of the ratw of fire increase. It reduces the charge up time which sounds good but if you are used to normal railguns like i was it was very wierd with them firing earlier than i expected
Great stuff, these are always packed full of information. Will you be covering the powerplay modules too?
I certainly intend to do a special episode covering each of the powerplay modules, yep! Still unsure of the format, but I've already done quite a bit of testing and research on all of them, and found some surprising results - so it's definitely going to happen! Not sure when, but if you've got a specific interest or question, hit me up on Twitter my friend - always happy to talk shop!
Why would they include an increase to armour piercing for focused if the standard AP is already higher than any human ship armour hardness in the game?
Only for these weapons. Focused would be useful for certain builds in other weapons.
Awesome vid. Subbed
Hooray!!!
07 captain, good video and i have bben looking forward to video however some information is missing, PA can damage thermal/kinetic/absolute right? :) (muaddib)
That information was in the first section of the video my friend - not missing at all 😉
Check out the 0:55 second mark, and that information is there!
@@FlintlockEngineering Hello captain, you are right! it was a busy day and i passed some parts of the video it tells great! Thanks to you we see a cool engineering in ED world o7 :)
Sounds to me like using a ship that is very fast and doesn't handle well would be amazing with the long range mod.
Time to build a Mamba!
Long range rails are very potent - negating their drop off, and sniping modules are such a satisfying (and easier than it should be) past time!
I do love how frontier is hush hush about there game. It helps to make me want to explore more. However. I do need to know. Are Plasma Accelerators pve & pvp or just pvp?
They work great for both! Their extremely popular for pvp though, because of that absolute damage
@@FlintlockEngineering The absolute is for pve as well yes?. Also. I watch TH-cam on my psn like it was tv & my smart TV. I believe u are literally the only one I've ever subscribe to. Ur videos out due many. I was trying to ding that bell multiple times. Lbvvs. The way u clearly explain has answered many questions I've ponder for years, not to mention. You have to take time out ur play to make sure ur comments are proven. I truly appreciate the work u do. Thank you
@@warrensmeckle9277 that's truly so kind of you to say! I'm thrilled you have enjoyed them so much, and I really appreciate you taking the time so say as much!
I wish we got bigger rail guns
o7
o7 Alk! Thanks for all your support, my friend!