Assault Frigates 4th Bonus (CSM)

Stats

• Raised by: Erik Finnegan
• Submission Date: 7 June 2009
• Issue ID: tbd

Summary

At the moment, Assault Frigates are the only T2 ship which lacks a 4th bonus. This results in a low overall performance. At the moment, Interceptors are in almost all cases preferable to an Assault Frigate, and in some cases the T1 counterpart of the Assault Frigate deals more damage than their T2 variant.

Due to their role, there seems to be a strong preference for a damage-orientated bonus.

Solution

Evaluate the Assault Frigates and apply a 4th bonus.

• Pros
  • Assault Frigates will be a more viable choice
  • Newer players can fly the Assault Frigate in PVE/PVE while training for a HAC, improved progression through ship classes this way
  • More options for small gang warfare
• Cons
  • Requires effort from the balancing team and may be difficult to achieve a distinct difference between the AF and the Interceptor and keeping both valid choices

Relevant Forum Threads

• http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1053166