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General Discussion / Re: Newbie Guide Thread/ FAQ
« on: June 16, 2013, 09:44:23 PM »
Don't really have any experience with the Brawler, but how I deal with Salamanders in other ships is take advantage of the fact that it aims for engines initially. After they think they can hit your engines, Salamanders stop caring where they hit and just try to hit you.
If your ship is facing up (for the sake of keeping directions clear) and the missile is coming at you in a clockwise direction, strafe right when the missile is to your right (viceversa for counterclockwise). This will cause it to miss your engines and swing around in a tight circle. As soon as the missile passes by your engines, go reverse and/or to the left (reverse and/or to the right for counterclockwise). This will cause it to swing around your left side (right side for counterclockwise) and hit you in the face, where hopefully you have shields.
That should allow you to deal with most Salamanders without turning away from your target. Bit of a tricky situation if you have Salamanders coming at you from both sides, though- one I don't think the Brawler has the maneuverability to get itself out of.
If your ship is facing up (for the sake of keeping directions clear) and the missile is coming at you in a clockwise direction, strafe right when the missile is to your right (viceversa for counterclockwise). This will cause it to miss your engines and swing around in a tight circle. As soon as the missile passes by your engines, go reverse and/or to the left (reverse and/or to the right for counterclockwise). This will cause it to swing around your left side (right side for counterclockwise) and hit you in the face, where hopefully you have shields.
That should allow you to deal with most Salamanders without turning away from your target. Bit of a tricky situation if you have Salamanders coming at you from both sides, though- one I don't think the Brawler has the maneuverability to get itself out of.