I reckon having a series of preset communications between ships to choose from would have been way more useful than waving and pointing on foot. Being able to negotiate with NPC and CMDRs for a chunk of their cargo (regardless of language you speak) would open up the pirating side of the game for example (which is all but neglected).
I'm sure it would have many more applications. Many a cmdr has bitten the dust over the language barrier between them.
I'm sure it would have many more applications. Many a cmdr has bitten the dust over the language barrier between them.