Monty Python?

OK, so I'm a dumbass rookie but what the heck is the "Monry Python" maneuver? Since I haven't run across a cow launcher, I'm pretty sure that it involves hauling butt somehow. Since discretion has long been the better part of valor, why do some people refer to it (whatever "it" is) as a cheat? I know I've tried just plain bugging out but Lazira SAD modules always hunt me down unless I jump or get a lucky hit with my Primaries.

Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on this!

Phog

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The Monty Python is when you get a ship to follow behind you at a somewhat fast speed, while you, technically, "run away!" (think Holy Grail). Your primary weapon shots travel further than normal, while his travel shorter than normal.

Some consider it a cheat because it takes advantage of a flaw in the engine.

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EVula's got it. Basically, you find a spot where your primaries can hit them, but they won't fire at you. And like he said, some consider it a cheat, because the computer doesn't try to close the gap and fire at you or lengthen the gap to get out from under your guns, or use secondaries. I discovered it on my own, then found most everyone else had, too.

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For the record, the Monty Python won't work in Nova...

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They nailed it pretty well, but I'll elaborate a bit (I always do that :D).

The AI in EVO has a certain range, or perimeter around its ship that the player must be within in order for the computer to start firing. If you breech this perimeter then the computer will continue to fire until you are slightly out of weapons range, so in order to monty python effectively you must not have the enemy firing at you before you start. In a turreted ship you sit still with your back facing the enemy (he must be slower) and allow him to gain on you. Once he is just barely, * barely * in range of your weapons you accelerate and match his speed so that he is not falling behind or gaining ground on you. If you get within his activation range however, you must then pull completely out of range and start again. You can use an unturreted ship and just face backwards, but it is very complex and you really don't need complexities when you have an Igazra on your tail :). It is funny, a lot of the players on the board here discover it before they come here and then figure out that is an established thing - well, that's my story at least.

Hope that helps :).

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