Just took the time to edit mine... Made some changes...
Feds:1. DH - I think he is more skilled than I. He has a few notable standouts for a few other races, but if compared to his skill as Fed, they are lackluster. Truly puts the 'Magic' in Photons.
2. Azteca - This dude simply pisses me off. I dunno if it's me or him, but all 4 or 5 of our last battles where he flew fed against me has seen my tactics go horribly wrong. Azteca is a good captain, but something about him brings out my worst...
Klinks1. Without a doubt, Madelf. This soab has such natural skill when it comes to playing Klink that it disgusts me. Klingon design just fits his playing style better than any race which he is pretty good at all as well. But not that good. Other than that, I havent met a klink I haven't owned.
2. Duck puts the D in Dangerous. Course we all know he's a quack... but you ever try playing chicken with him and you'll be the one to end up in the oven.
Rommies1.- Pretty sure it was Remiak. Easily able to take however long it takes to wear you down and take advantage of a mistake no matter how small you might make, it will be your last. It took a phone call for me to beat him. Remember that Remiak? It came so close that even a single phaser hit could have called it mid battle. A long time Rom, practice+patience makes perfect.
Gorn1. Hrmmm. Plenty of
great captains here, S'Cipio, Kroma, Alfman, Agave, Gornrule, Doc... another slips my mind. They are all comparable. But I know of not one who really stands out the most. It's probably the gorn ships... Slow Flying boxes (BF not included)... Nothing so special about them... Not remarkable at all. Perhaps that is their charm. Dull them may seem, but those gorn regulars know something we dont mb and always give a nasty fun fight.
2. Dfly. This dude has the fluf toilet. He wont get up from a fight no matter how long it takes. He plays defensively and waits to take advantage of a mistake... and just keeps waiting till you make one. To win... you gotta make a mistake intentionally and fake him out maybe. But he can usually see that coming. Very frustrating opponent in any ship he flys.
Lyran1. Back in the day of the CW, Rooks and 1st Slave Girl servers, there were quite a few good ones and making a choice would be easier then, but nowdays, and I think Lyrans have just been poorly represented and marketed throughout past servers which had the detrimental effect of limiting their player numbers so there arnt many Captains to choose from, pity. They have waxed and waned so many times, I dont know of any excellent regulars. There are those occasional standouts... Just cant pick one. (See Mog below)
2. Those FSD guys I hear are pretty good. Havent flown against them afaic. But I'm planning to this next server SGO6! So I'll just have to fill this in later.
ISC1. Easy: Blade. Without a doubt. He's my kinda player. Cocky, occasionally unpredictable, and able to change tactics to fit any situation. He can alter his play stlye at whim. Easily the most adaptable ISC player out there who knows both offensive and defensive tactics to the extreme no matter who or what the opponent ship may be. He is evil in that he will either completely own you or let you think you have a chance so you keep coming back for more, mocks you each time you die and he just keeps killing you over and over and over. I hate him, I luv him. I think he raises his brow and smiles when you get the upper hand on him, but then he takes it to another level and makes you pay.
2. DH aint bad. But fed ships and isc boats are about the same.
3. Risky is the one to watch out for. Best way to beat risky is to bring a wing or a bigger ship.
Hydran1. Marcus. He knows Hydran inside and out. Makes fewer mistakes than you and evetually you lose. Most dont survive 2x passes. Got too big for his breeches during our fights and made his name stand out. With that kinda notoriety, peeps took notice and didnt let their guard down vs him. Unfortunately, these harder fights just made him better.
2. 762 thinks he's good. I think he's too cautious. But occasionally he does flash his balls.
Kzin:1. Chuut. He's not particularly great, but he doesnt suck either. I choose him because his missiles hit ratio on me is higher than anyone else. He knows how to take it home and make it count. He lacks one crucial tactic. He has a hard time luring a player back into the middle of the map so he can kill him rather than run him off. Course, that may be due to him playing strategically using the server disengagement rule. Chuut also has done wonders to quash the stigma that Kzin's only know how to fly cheese boats by using real Mirak ships. Kudos Chuut.
2. Matsukasi is under rated. Perhaps cuz he doesnt play as much as the other nutters. I'm still writing a story bout me, Mav and Matsukasi's nine lives.
3. Fluf knew how to fly DN's and chuck lotsa drones while chasing you off the map. Pretty straightforward tactic and it worked.
4. Brezgonne liked flying fleets of MDC's. He'd still be good if server rules would let him be.
Tholian: Mav
Orion: Hrmmm. Someone help me here... I'd say Mav or DH, cuz they give good fights in them, but havent had the pleasure of many Orion opponents.
Standouts:EDIT: Tracey G. - Till some recent combat experience with her, I'd have said she was fairly typical of any Fed player, but I've come to a different opinion of her now. She is of the few Fed captains who actually KNOW just how far she can push her ships vs me w/o getting killed. Totally frustrating. When I think I have the upper hand she is a step ahead of me. Gives a good fight... isnt afraid of pushing a bad position if the payoff is good so she makes you work it. If you dont respect her, she will show you the exit quite quick.
Mog - I keep hearing how good he is. afaik, I've never run into him despite him being a regular. Perhaps I have fought him under his using a pseudo name, but it has never come to my attention. Pity we havent met on opposite sides. (Edit: Reminded me he beat me 2-0 on GSA. But afaik, no Dyna vs him.)
Kim - If you think about it, she fights like every Fed should. If she doesnt get the upper hand quick, she saves her ship and gets out. She fights like every fed
should fight.
She is a notch above the rest with her chivilrous approach to battle. Her attitude and demeanor makes Klinks look like the dogs they really are.
Frey - Uses voice comm commands to do most of his mouse clicking. He is as lazy as any SFC cap could ever be. But that doesnt make him bad. He's quite good only because he plays so automated..
Corbomite - The best of the best.
The Top Gun of any list. Ever. If you ever saw the light of day in a battle with him, he would be the nightmare that lurketh within the shadow your ship would cast. Get away... far away. Fools are those who dont fear him.
Kougar - The gutsiest player I have ever seen. He knows how and isnt afraid to trade and get in a better punch. That's why you lose playing him... cuz you know you can land a good hit and therefore take it. But his always hit harder and hurt worse.
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