Posted - 2010.07.09 12:26:00 - [2]

 

if it's gang, bubble up, run away.

Not sure for small work where they need extra DPS

Posted - 2010.07.09 13:51:00 - [4]

 

its in fd- system in syndicate region , and yes its a 0.0 system with bacons for FFA and ships/modules are 100isk , read the rules of the test server before login

Posted - 2010.07.09 19:56:00 - [6]

 

Originally by: SpankSkank

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If you want to practice, load up SiSi and try it out there. I'm pretty sure there are FFA zones, not sure if they are 0.0 (ie. bubble friendly) or not, but maybe worth a look.

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Bubbles arn't allowed on SiSi (maybe allowed with consent between parties). Anyways it you set them up on the beacons or the gates you may be banned until the next mirror.

Posted - 2010.07.11 11:19:00 - [8]

 

Thanks everyone, was forgetting Sisi

Originally by: Arch Widowmaker

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Edited by: Arch Widowmaker on 10/07/2010 20:30:54
Hey Fumi!

Give me a yell in public next time you see me on, and I'll do some tests with you on sisi.

Edit: I know you asked specifically on guides for dictors, but perhaps this guide on Heavy Interdictors could give some insight? At least I found it to be a fairly good read a while back.

http://evemonkey.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/heavy-interdictor-guide/

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Thanks Arch, I appreciate it. Let me actually get the skills ready (still got evasive 5, prop jamming 5 and destroyers 5 to come )and I'll take you up on your offer.

Posted - 2010.07.11 12:21:00 - [10]

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdoR7mhyWe8 this was made in 2007 but will give you a good start.

Posted - 2010.07.12 06:13:00 - [12]

 

Edited by: Fumitsugu on 12/07/2010 06:16:04
Edited by: Fumitsugu on 12/07/2010 06:14:09

Originally by: Lithia Tsanov

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Fumitsugu,

Once you complete the "My First Sabre" coloring and activity book, you'll need to decide if you're serious about flying a Dic.

If you're still syched to fly one after your first loss, you'll want to find a mentor. Most Sabre pilots treat it like a mini-Vaga. Some treat it like an interceptor or assault frig. To each their own... Find yourself an interdiction specialist that knows the difference between screen and sling, between reveal and covert-reveal, and when to implement the various interdiction methodologies.

Currently, there is no interdiction guide available. The existence of one would likely ruin the game for many players.

If you get stuck and cannot find a mentor, ping me and I'll see if I can set you up with someone (I still train, but only for isk).

LT

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Thanks for the help Lithia, I'll bear it in mind.

Fumi

ed. And thanks chicken, I'll check the video later, currently at work.
ed. 2 , removed early morning/ no coffee response to Demolishar's post. It's actually pretty good advice

Posted - 2010.07.12 08:32:00 - [14]

 

Originally by: Furb Killer

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If you dont think dictors are expensive, you probably arent flying them. Remember they have a big PRIMARY sign painted on them. And while faster, they are still destroyers which is the class with least survivability.

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Depends on what you're used to flying as well, and which Dic your using

Basicly, if at all possible, don't use a sabre for fleets. Use the cheaper ones.

Flycatcher is only slightly more expensive than a intercepter, while the sabre is twice the flycatcher

Posted - 2010.07.12 16:15:00 - [16]

 

Originally by: Furb Killer

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Important thing what you do need to know when a roaming gang starts, what the FC wants you to do when a red jumps in on you: Bubble always, only on FC command, or what you think is best.

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Once you have gotten your chops, do your best to interpret what the FC desires, rather than doing exactly what they say.

Most FCs are not interdiction practitioners and need a bit of assistance with its implementation. Don't get discouraged when the FC calls you a "Fail Dictor" on comms when you use reveal tech. He just doesn't know any better (yet).

LT

Posted - 2010.07.17 20:33:00 - [18]

 

Originally by: Drykor

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All I can say is don't fly them as mini-vaga's or interceptors/assault frigs. They're interdictors and they're ment to do 2 things: drop bubbles, and stay alive to drop more bubbles.

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Note that having a friendly falcon present greatly changes the role. A Sabre does about as many DPS as a typical Rapier. It's basically half a vaga and makes a great light tackle. This is.. provided that you can "Rodeo" the target for 8 seconds while your falcon gets jams.

I keep a cowboy hat by my desk for this very reason.

LT

Posted - 2010.07.18 01:59:00 - [20]

 

Agreed. Most young dictor pilots are entirely too cavalier with their bubbling. That said. If you are not a dictor, and you find yourself in a bubble, your first priority is to "get out of the bubble". Then fight, then yell at your dictor pilot. Only a seasoned PvPer is capable of doing all three at once.

Posted - 2010.09.23 13:38:00 - [22]

 

Not yet mentioned are cloaks and double-bubble.

Double-bubble is great on a fleet dictor (not a Sabre) to improve your flexibility. You can drop 2 bubbles in quick succession if you're not under threat. Or, after warping out, you can warp back in for your second bubble more quickly. Or you can bubble both sides of a gate very quickly.

Cloaks can be great on all dictors to improve survivability. In a fleet dictor, your job isn't to target things, so who cares about your lock time? Even on a Sabre it can be worth it. A common tactic is to sit 2000<x<2500 below a gate, cloaked, until a surprise bubble is needed.

Originally by: Lithia Tsanov

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Find yourself an interdiction specialist that knows the difference between screen and sling, between reveal and covert-reveal, and when to implement the various interdiction methodologies.

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I'll bite: what is "reveal" and "covert-reveal"?

Posted - 2010.09.23 18:41:00 - [24]

 

Interdictors die it whats happens and your own bubble is your worst enemy (in combo with the guys shooting at you)

Posted - 2010.09.27 07:42:00 - [26]

 

Just common tips i'd pass along as a dictor pilot.

1> Know the gang you are flying with.

If you are in a small gang, fit one bubble and a cloak. If it is a large fleet engagement, double up. When in doubt, ask the FC.

Reason for the cloak is this. If you are sitting on a gate, you want to be cloaked. Doing so and remaining hidden can get you action. Instead of nailing the scout for a juicier target you sit and wait. People will chance a lot if they don't see a dictor and think they can blow through the camp. Seeing a dictor is a STOP for most folks trying to hustle through systems.

2> You are not a DPS ship.

You're sole job is to make it a pain for the target to get away. Sit above the gate, drop bubble when FC asks for it. Be prepared to jump through and bubble the other side in case the target tries to burn back.

If it is a bigger engagement, drop bubble, pulse mwd, and cloak. I like to pick my alignment point before hand. If you survive, you live to drop another bubble.

That is pretty much it. Plan on dieing a lot but being everyone'e hero for catching your target.

Other than that, it is just getting a feel for how it works.