If the Exopod was implemented into the game, maybe this would be one of the things it could be used for.
Large ships docking at outposts.
- Thread starter Wisewolf of Avalon
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If the Exopod was implemented into the game, maybe this would be one of the things it could be used for.
Nah .. it is almost perfect the way it is. A single ship shouldn't be able to get 99% of the job done in 99% of the game. I would go actually one step forward and create more game content that is 'small ship exclusive'.. Like super small outposts for small ships or missions that can be done only with a small ship.. This will give me more reasons to play with my Cobra MK3. Right now I take either the FDL or Cutter for most of the game. Diversity of ships played should be encouraged.. not limited.
I think there are ways to satisfy both, to some extent.
Add more locations that can only be accessed directly by small and medium ships (or even just small), but add ways to allow larger ships to access limited services there, but make doing so a bit of a ballache. If you're setting out with a plan, you outfit the right ship for the job; otherwise you can visit at the cost of time, effort and limited access. That's nuance. That's good imo.
Maybe if EVA is ever a thing, we can park our Anacondas and spacewalk across to the Outpost.
The NPCs already do
If you are ever attacking a base which has parked security, sometimes the tiny base will spawn a large ship.
I have two suggestion for this:
1- a smaller fleet carrier, with less cargo space, less jump range, that can be purchased by players AND used by NPCs as mobile stations (always on the move in pre-determined routes) These fleet carriers would only have small landing pads.
2- a small sized courier ship that can be used in the place of an slf. No hardpoints, no cargo/passenger space, but can be used by big ships to dock at a station and deliver data/missions/bounties. Small shields for bumpers, paper-thin hull. OR, it could have a hybrid cargo/passenger space of 2t, for special mission cargo (black boxes, VIP passengers)
1- a smaller fleet carrier, with less cargo space, less jump range, that can be purchased by players AND used by NPCs as mobile stations (always on the move in pre-determined routes) These fleet carriers would only have small landing pads.
2- a small sized courier ship that can be used in the place of an slf. No hardpoints, no cargo/passenger space, but can be used by big ships to dock at a station and deliver data/missions/bounties. Small shields for bumpers, paper-thin hull. OR, it could have a hybrid cargo/passenger space of 2t, for special mission cargo (black boxes, VIP passengers)
I would definitely like to see Large Ships at Outposts allowed at least for Odyssey purposes. We can assume they can only connect by an umbilical or docking port, thus preventing cargo, but allowing a CMDR to board an outpost in person for some other business. Maybe an option below Request Docking that says Request Boarding - Fly to within 2.5 km and go stationary and you'll be FTB transitioned to the Outpost on foot.
Or a bonus setup, allow shuttles to fill the Fighter Bay, make them like SRVs with perhaps a 2t cargo bay, and no FSD. Mothership can be dismissed or recalled just as like the SRV. These shuttles can dock at small landing pads on the Outpost. If you transition to on foot, the ship automatically dismisses. This would make it untenable for mass trades, but still allow for some small goods to be transferred if you picked up any on the way, like occupied escape pods, random salvage, or exotic goods. Hell, I'd devote a fighter bay slot to it.
Or a bonus setup, allow shuttles to fill the Fighter Bay, make them like SRVs with perhaps a 2t cargo bay, and no FSD. Mothership can be dismissed or recalled just as like the SRV. These shuttles can dock at small landing pads on the Outpost. If you transition to on foot, the ship automatically dismisses. This would make it untenable for mass trades, but still allow for some small goods to be transferred if you picked up any on the way, like occupied escape pods, random salvage, or exotic goods. Hell, I'd devote a fighter bay slot to it.
if T7 still large when odyssey hit I'm be so mad
NO to large ships using outpost's in any way.
I'm guessing you'll be mad for a long time.
Thats why they get the large pad, all that rage. Gotta give them space to vent.
This is the [FDev] way
It is flat stupid to be of the future and have docks incapable of interaction without options. Whoever makes these decisions needs logic Interdictions!! The person who implemented or was unaware should be wearing tea and crumpets on the front of their shirt!
I'm already mad anyway because now the T7 is a Core dynamics!
Seeing as this is a major necro, I'm going to use it to brag about my carrier which lets me use any ship I like anywhere I like. I just rock up to within 6ls or so of the destination (either the mission system or the target), switch to a medium ship when I need to get or hand in missions and switch back to do the stuff.
I reckon the only issue with large pad access is the T7.
I reckon the only issue with large pad access is the T7.
They can go fire lasers with Thermal Vent experimental effect to vent those rage
You may find your T7 with its armour rating increased by 5, but its jump range reduced by 10Ly