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You use a Komodo Dragon and end up in the top 3 in Top Gun?? Deathmatches?
What is your in-game name....let's see. 
Well there are plenty of other ships that are just as good as a Shroud, but most people use the Shroud because its the easiest ship to use. Any ship can equal it, but it takes a damn good pilot to do so. Some other ships that are on the same playing field include:
Saracen
Karak - BUGGED
Kossac
Saber
Angel Wing
Malice
Deathblade - Also has 3x Torp/CD Slots
Warblade - Also has 3x Torp/CD Slots
Predator - BUGGED
Naginata
And a whole slew of others.
The main reason that the Sroud is probably the most used, is because the top pilots on the server use it, so a lot of people follow. Ive used a variety of different ships, including the Saracen, Karak, Angel Wing, and Death/Warblade. All of which can kill a Shroud in a fight if used properly. So it all boils down to which ship works best for you, and which one you can make work the best.
The Shroud is a well-balanced, attractive-looking ship. It has the basic template of 6 guns (2 of which are lv 9), 3 torp/CD slots, average mass, and average armor ratings.
Other ships vary from the shroud in many ways. There's a balance of armor, firepower, cargo, and mass. Increasing one or more results in a proportional decrease in other areas. I don't think there's a ship exactly like the Shroud, it's just that it's the jack of all trades and one of the most flexible ships out there. While specializing in one strong area can be very effective, getting the kind of ship you like the feel of can be challenging. Most people prefer a balance because their piloting skills don't make up for whatever strengths and deficiencies would occur if they got something radically different.
I'll pilot a Deimos sometimes, for instance. Insanely powerful weapon hardpoints and great armor. It turns like a brick though and is easy to hit - thus I lose PvPs with it. Some people go the other way and get something tiny and swift. Trouble for them comes along when they fight a marksman. Their hull gets completely mauled if they can't evade the other person's attacks. These people can't outgun the opponent so they have to fight opportunistically. With the Shroud people don't have to worry all that much about what weaknesses to be aware of. That's why I think it's so popular.
it is a question of ur pvp taste.
the predator is bugged? hmmm i use one(most chars shroud) and killed many; in which way is predator bugged?
imo the coalition ships only lack the one cd/torp slot some sirius ships have ( like shroud).
imo: look at some and build ur own oppinion
dark angel's (aka sand of time) list is a good guide
The Predator is indeed bugged, and it has nothing to do with the guns.
The front (and possibly rear) two prongs on the predator, as illustrated here , take no damage whatsoever. And it is these two prongs that can 'protect' the main hull of the ship when the pilot turns out of a pvp pass, which looks roughly like this to you in the fight. End result, your guns hit these invulnerable protrusions and do no damage, and your opponent slips away only to launch an attack whith your back turned that ends up killing you when they should be dead.
QuoteOriginally posted by SANDS_OF_TIMEIII
The Predator is indeed bugged, and it has nothing to do with the guns.
The front (and possibly rear) two prongs on the predator, as illustrated here , take no damage whatsoever. And it is these two prongs that can 'protect' the main hull of the ship when the pilot turns out of a pvp pass, which looks roughly like this to you in the fight. End result, your guns hit these invulnerable protrusions and do no damage, and your opponent slips away only to launch an attack whith your back turned that ends up killing you when they should be dead.
I guess that you have this ship. Buy it if you do not have it then buy it and you will also be invincible.
btw there are so many other points to hit the ship. I think it will be difficult to hit the ship at the prongs. The Predator is the most agile ship in the game and thus he can out turn you and kill you 
In words of your leader CA " Get better skills."
I know that you DA nearly killed Sev but some people's statements never change
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I guess that you have this ship. Buy it if you do not have it then buy it and you will also be invincible.
btw there are so many other points to hit the ship. I think it will be difficult to hit the ship at the prongs. The Predator is the most agile ship in the game and thus he can out turn you and kill you
In words of your leader CA " Get better skills."
I know that you DA nearly killed Sev but some people's statements never change
1) I own this ship in single player, and i am switching my server chars from Shrouds to karaks upon my return....I dont use bugged ships to win fights, nor do i need to.
2) True, there are other points to hit the ship, but not when you are flying head on in pvp style, unless you manage to reverse and strafe the second the player passes you. Even then those areas are avaiable to you only for a brief second or so before tehy turn around to face you.
3) It is indeed more agile than a Shroud, but manuverability is worthless if you dont knwo how to use it to your full advantage
4) Yes, i nearly killed Se\v/, and in a battle, nearly doesnt count....your point?
We need to be careful here as any negative comments about the Predator will affect Dopple's second hand Predator selling business and that aint any good.
To vitas - ur point about doing well in events at the beginning proves the pilot is just as an important as the ship - perhaps even more important.
I say dont go with the crowd - stand out and do your own thing - and learn and practise your pvp skills when you get the chance. I also think learning to be competent with different ships is also a good skill to require.
I personally like the 'feel' of flying a Predator, which was the first ship I bought with my hard earned cash in Crossfire - Also will other people join my
DEAR OP - PLEASE FIX THE PREDATOR CAMPAIGN - as getting that turret firing forward would be nice.
Please add your name below here
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I used to fly the Komodo Dragon; its ability to field 2 360 degree turrets instead of the usual 1 allowed it to have just a little more firepower (I am not much of a torpedo user).
Though its weight does reduce its agility.
I now fly coalition ships.
I just wish there was a Bretonian fighter that could wield class 10 weapons.
my favorite looking ship is "Avenger". its only problem s is - very low agility. i wouls really like to see that ship a bit more agile, cuz its really cool to fly in it..
shroud is also good, and i use it only cuz its the only ship with 3 slots for torp/cd and the manuverybility is also good ...
but there are many better ships ...
there is a ship in coalition space that was used very often in 1.62 mod version. i really dont understand why is noone is using any more, cuz in the old time whole space was full withn those ... i wont tell ya which ship, cuz its up to you to explore the space and find it ...
