THE JUMPGATE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - Tripod

• Enemy pilot type: Some pilots are easier to down than others, some pilots are more
dangerous than others. Generally, I try to force the really good pilots into running a bit first,
then hit the pilots that are good offensively but die easily, then the all-round poor pilots while
keeping the really good pilots at bay, then concentrate on the remaining pilots who are good
defensively, and the good all rounders. This is discussed a little further in the 'Mentality'
section.
• Are they targeting me?: If an enemy is not targeting you, you can often do a very large
amount of shield damaged before they turn round and start shooting back. The initiative in a
fight is one of the most valuable properties of fast ships.
Tracking Flashfire use: Try to track how many FFs each enemy has used. While you can't notice
them all on your own, make it a general policy, where it won't interfere with other voice comms traffic,
to say when a pilot uses a flashfire.
Target Under Reticule: This is a very useful radar feature. If you see pink trails following other engine
trails, use the target under reticule function to see who the FFing pilot is, and who they are chasing. If
one of your friends is under attack by an FFing pilot, let them know - it could save them. This button is
useful for a multitude of other things, so keep it handy.
Nearest target: I frequently hit this button to get a good idea of what is near me.
Last Aggressor: I also frequently use this button to track the motions of those particularly interested in
killing me.
Z-9
109