(October 19th, 2014, 11:08)antisocialmunky Wrote: On advanced, EVERY time I go vulcan, I lose the game because it takes too long too punch through shields of high dodge ships late game.
I much prefer something like double flak or burst laser because you don't fight shield recharge.
Yes, Flak and Burst Laser Mk2 is always better, but if you can't get your hands on them a Vulcan is a viable setup in the correct circumstances.
I think the viability depends largely on your setup: If you play on hard difficulty and are already in danger of falling behind the curve, I doubt a Vulcan will be a lot of fun.
On the other hand, if you play on easy or normal with an early Scrap Recovery Arm and can accumulate enough defensive resources (defensive drone, cloak) etc. a Vulcan shreds everything.
I once had a Vulcan paired with two Burst Laser Mk2. Add a level 3 cloak to negate part of the long chargeup time and it was a sight to behold.
