Countermeasure Effective Reduced?

Caboose7 · Post by **Caboose7** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:51 am

Did the new expansion make countermeasures less effective at deterring missiles? I haven't seen a single missile stopped by one of my countermeasures since installing the expansion.

Post by **Vice** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:19 am

Did the new expansion make countermeasures less effective at deterring missiles? I haven't seen a single missile stopped by one of my countermeasures since installing the expansion.

There have been several changes to the missile and CM systems. Missiles are tougher than they were before, they're not as easy to fool or destroy with CM's. They are functionality more effective and useful now with a higher capability to retain a lock. Also, you'll need to pay close attention to the heat you are generating. More heat from your ship means the missile will have an easier time staying locked on you. If you reduce your heat signature and use CM's, then you'll find they're still plenty effective. There are just some new tactics that need to be applied to account for the more relevant and visibly observable heat signature system. If nothing else until you become familiar with the new system(s), start launching countermeasures farther out to give them more time to act.

Post by **Marvin** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:41 am

From post: 150466, Topic: tid=10065, author=Vice wrote:Also, you'll need to pay close attention to the heat you are generating. More heat from your ship means the missile will have an easier time staying locked on you.

The meter above the pipper on your HUD is a fairly accurate representation of your ship's total heat signature.

Frost N7 · Post by **Frost N7** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:03 pm

i would suggest buying an anti missile pod , does'nt stop them all but get maybe 2/3 if your going a good speed . Also releasing CM early is part of it but not a completely effective if you don't manage your heat.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:05 am

I always launch CM's manually and have no problems with incoming missiles.

It's all about timing and making your heat signature as small as possible.

Practice makes perfect!

Major Grubert · Post by **Major Grubert** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:59 pm

Since yesterday I feel my starmaster is gettin like... hum... concret brick ?

I tried out some other propulsion system, wings, things... but... I still feel it doesn't fly like "before", is it ?

-splosives- · Post by **-splosives-** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:23 pm

It does indeed fly differently. Ship mass is taken into account much more significantly in EM2. This also gives players more reasons not to get the heaviest ship they can afford.
Now you have to make a choice between armor, agility and acceleration. Have fun!

EN4CER · Post by **EN4CER** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:47 pm

I'm pretty sure I've lead missiles into enemies by dropping my heat signature and buzzing right by them. I'm not positive but I'm pretty certain. I know I try to do this regularly against AI in the old system. Can't wait to try it on the new one!!!

I'm very happy for the missile changes too.

Frost N7 · Post by **Frost N7** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:26 am

for one ive always felt that the mercenary ships handled like a brick

, but i have seen enemies shoot another once or twice with missles . makes you wonder sometimes