Gravbike Vs Shrike

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Custy

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What do you use mostly when trying to get from A to B?

I prefer the gravbike since it is hard to hit/get a lock onto, if they do get a lock on, it is so easy to out maneuver the missile, and if you jump out at full speed, you are going so fast, you can overtake shrikes (which is actually quite funny)

What do you think?
 
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Embattle

Guest
Isn't the grav the bike that only scout armour can use?
 
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old.addario

Guest
yea, well i prefer the shrike, i stay basicly | | <----that far from the ground and no1 ever gets a lock on me till i am right up on the enemy base, and i go faster than any1 else in shrike's/gravs
 
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Sledge

Guest
The grav bike, they're easier to hide just in case you need to make a sharp exit :D
 
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old.Crunchy

Guest
I prefer Shrikes as you can duel incoming Shrikes and Bombers, I usually get too distracted though :p.
 
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Custy

Guest
I can't aim in the shrike for shit :). I wish it had a crosshair.
 
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old.KmA_MANTIS

Guest
Depends what map - I change my whole style depending on map.

Archipelago I use the Grav bike - I cap every time with it.
If you go underwater the bob up to the surface you can get a top speed of around 650kph which is waaaaaaaaay faster than the shrike.

Try dipping the nose under just after leaving the pad and getting into a rhythm and you really go for it.

Just dont hit the ocean bed :rolleyes:
 
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Custy

Guest
yeah that is a good trick, or you can do it all in one go by heading up a hill, turn round so you face water, whack on the thrusters and off you go.
 
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Custy

Guest
and btw, my shrike doesn't have a crosshair. If it does on everyone elses, then i feel a reinstall coming on.
 
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granny

Guest
Shrike does have a corsshair for everyone else mate... reinstall time ;)

I've started to appreciate the gravbike... it's fast as buggery :) Only problem is that it only takes one missile to twat it completely whereas the shrike seems a bit more macho.
 
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old.d^strid3r

Guest
gravbike over shrike. ultimate machine for the snipers dream.
 
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old.Hecate^^.ie

Guest
yeah snipings only good for harrasing really, since half the enemy team will come after you once you fire off a few shots :)

as for gravcycle vs shrikes; it really depends on what you want to do. Gravcycle is good for making a quick exit when you dont intend on engaging anything (eg; flagrun). Whilst a shrike is useful for shooting down bombers and transports (dueling with other shrikes is a bit of a waste of time really).
 
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Custy

Guest
Well i think the sniperrifle is very well balenced.

Firstly you can't camp out and not get spotted so 1 good sniper can own a team (which is exactly what dynamix don't want - their non single cowboy owning the game approach) But it is very effective when in LD (light defence) if you have a sniper you can almost kill them when they come in for you HoF to finish off when they go for grab. Or if they sneak in, one of the defenders should have an elf gun, so you can kill them on their way out.

But then again, with enough team orientation you can kill or flash the snipers so your cappers can grab the flag.
 
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old.addario

Guest
get on a hill above the enemy vehicle pad, pic em of easy
 
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Moving Target

Guest
no coz then they start jetting up the hill and kick ur ass
 
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Meatballs

Guest
you dont have a crosshair if you are in 3rd person view.
 
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Custy

Guest
hmm, looks like i am going to have to get used to 1st person piloting :/
 
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old.Solereavr1313

Guest
I would probably prefer the Shrike over the grav bike, because of the shear limitless of where the Shrike can go... Getting hit by missles do suck though :p

Too bad you can't drop flares from a vehicle, that would make it much easier to move a bomber through and only having to rely on ground fire to stop it.
 
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old.Crunchy

Guest
Camping the vehicle station is pretty lame as it's cheap IMO.
 
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old.Hobbes^^

Guest
Grav Bike is best for evasion. Your almost impossible to hit and you can actually outrun missiles.

I tend to use Shrikes for air support or as a taxi if a flag runner needs one. I rarely leave the shrike unless it's absolutly needed (or I'm shot down). I don't use them for base runs as it's better to get a bike or a transport (and bring everyone along).
 
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Moving Target

Guest
theres more chance of being shot down on the way
 
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old.addario

Guest
u can out run a missile in the shrike, on a game the other day, i was in the same shrike for 35mins, had5 missiles shot at me, shot down about 10-11 shrikes, 6 ppl on the ground, destroyed a jehrico, 3 havoc and 4 bombers,

i had to repair a few times though :)
 
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old.Hecate^^.ie

Guest
yeah If you're quick enough you can get ahead of a missle in the shrike. Make a dive for the ground and try some sharp turns. I usually have a pilot loadout which is medium armor and a repair pack (if I want to stay up for a while).

Although the best thing is to avoid getting locked onto in the first place :)
 
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old.addario

Guest
if u get locked onto...fly underwater (if there is any water)
 
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Moving Target

Guest
I try and fly behind a hill if I get locked on
 

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