Advice to take a shredder lib?

Discussion in 'PS2 Main' started by VSDerp, Mar 23, 2014.

Advice to take a shredder lib?

Discussion in 'PS2 Main' started by VSDerp, Mar 23, 2014.

  1. VSDerp

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    i usually don't need advice with things like this but im at a lost atm. I was at a base and TR had air all around it so i pulled a AA max to get some out. When to shoot at the lib and the shredder just tore me apart. I had a engi repairing me and such but it seems like it's impossible to take these shredder libs out atm lol. I used to be able to scare off the libs with my max and they will go away but i couldn't even get the lib half way down.
     
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  2. Nraged

    Nraged I fly things

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    Yup, shredder gunners and pilots are like gold in Planetside. They always were.
    Back when Phragg gunned for me, we loved every minute of it. MAXes do bend over to Shredders if the gunner is good. Switch to Charge if you were using ZOE. Use it as your "oh shit" button.
     
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  3. Jaamaw

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    Ttk of a shredder on a MAX can be less than 1 second if all the shots hit. Usually takes me about 2 seconds on average to kill one. Now take in account that it will take a full half second for the server to let you know you are getting shot then maybe another half second for you to react- it seems like you die instantly. never use a MAX to kill a shredder lib. Best option is stay at long distance with A2A lockons with an ESF and then widdle down their health with the main gun and bring a friend with the same. Make sure you keep your distance of at least 75m because that is when the dmg starts to drop off.
     
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  4. VSDerp

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    thank you guys ! i will work on it
     
  5. Nraged

    Nraged I fly things

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    and always remember, MAXes start to render in way before the infantry does, I don't remember what the range is but its bad enough to get gibbed instantly. Now two or even three MAXes will get the job done if all fire at the same time, Lib will run and you know it :)
     
  6. Jaamaw

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    I would say at least 3 MAXs would be necessary- fried and i have been taking out sets of 2 without dropping below 50%
     
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  7. Mustarde

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    Damn man, you guys are sick.

    My advice for a shredder lib - don't let Derp fly it when he tells you "he needs to practice more". :P (jk I luv u bro)
     
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  8. VSDerp

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    lmfao stream highlight !
     
  9. Jaamaw

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    I streamed today and I think vsderp witnessed the power of the shredder vs MAX units. Killed JeanRalphios MAX 2xs in a row after nocking him out of his reaver.
     
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  10. VSDerp

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    yes jaam got triple the more kills than he got with the dalton. it's amazing
     
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