We have been looking at all the ECM ships (Griffin, Kitsune, Blackbird, Falcon, Rook and Scorpion). We wanted to ensure each ship had a more focused role which was not just bigger, longer range and better than the others so only one wins outright. The two main themes we were looking at was short range brawler and long range sniper. The brawler would focus on ECM strength at shorter range and the sniper would be longer range but weaker with niches in these areas for each of the ships.
Now I think these are interesting and probably good changes, but there is something missing. Most ewar ships have the staying power of a paper bag in a thunder storm. Making any of them a "brawler" only makes sense if you at least give them the ability to take some punches. This problem doesn't just relate to ECM ships but all ewar ships.
Discuss!
Another topic is focused on changing the Stealth Bomber.
Now this could be quite interesting, esp. with the Agony style of warfare:The main way we are looking at changing the stealth bombers is switching them to fit siege launchers and use torpedoes focusing on a anti-battleship role. Each bomber would gain a damage bonus to its racial damage torpedo of 10% per level) in addition to being able to fit 3 siege launchers as now.
The result of this is much higher damage to larger targets such as battleships but at the cost of range as you have to get much closer to your target. This has pros and cons such as much shorter duration before your torpedo hits and being able to cloak or get away faster after firing but also increases the danger as you have to be extremely close to your targets.
1) get some Stealth Bombers in close and ready
2) jump in a support group to start mayhem in target group and get some ewar on various targets
3) decloak stealth bombers and obliterate a battle ship in a single volley
4) cloak and reposition stealth bombers
5) support warps back out
6) ...
7) profit?
With a fleet of 7-10 stealth bombers and a support fleet of 10-15 man in assault frigs fitted in hydra style, not many ships would survive. Add in perhaps some Hyena's for target painting and even sub-BS stuff like HACs would pop in single volleys.
Thoughts? Comments?