Incoming Changes to the Orca

[Lis_Torin]

@Lugues_Slive

It’s yield is lower than a boosted barge

To get boosted barge you need barge in orca. With perfect skills you get same same yield and

@Lugues_Slive

The tank only reduces the changes of being ganked and the hold provides longevity in the belt.

Perfect solution for solo mining and starting point for own fleet of alts.

@Lugues_Slive

AFK mining typically is done in HS

Considering amount of mining done in HS (https://images.ctfassets.net/7lhcm73ukv5p/4LnTGg7Otdm5ZugEhSRT97/31d68e3b9633a0b5d044edd15b6aba17/3_mining.value.by.region_bar.png) this is good enough reason to finally nerf it.

@Lugues_Slive

The first issue is that this makes the Orca useless beyond an AFK booster again. Rattati did mention that they would get an “Ace up its sleeve”, but did comment on the number of roles it already has. Assuming no new rules, it would need to be a boost either boosting, hauling, or fleet survivability.

CCP said they have idea for it. Yet you completely ignore that and claim that changes will be only buffs or nerfs to current stats. Maybe wait for actual announcement. Since CCP obviously has something planed to finally make Orca and Rorqual “industrial command ship”.

@Lugues_Slive

The issue with the boosting/hauling combo is that you stop boosting as soon as you have to unload.

MWD cycle is 10 seconds. Boost cycle is 60 seconds. If structure is close enough you should be able to deposit ore in time.
20 minutes cycle would only make them again off grid boosters. Give boost, warp to structure for perfect safety, come back when timer ends

@Lugues_Slive

The second issue is, I have been waiting for a drone based mining ship since they removed the 15 drone Domi. We finally got it and now it is being removed. While my wants don’t create a niche, it would still be nice to have options when it comes to mining. One option is a second line of barges/exhumers that are based on drones. Another is to move the drone bonuses from the Orca to the Porpoise. With the lower cost, tank, and hold size hopefully it would not earn the ire of the player base.

Totally agree. More options is always better.