Alternative Spec Ships

[tolm]

Just thinking aloud really ... but kinda along the lines of the existing Asp Scout / Explorer, Cobra MkIII / IV ... I was thinking that being able to choose from a couple of different “spec” options - either on purchase or as a “charge each time you change the active spec” approach - for more ships would be cool.

For example, the Fer-de-Lance is ALMOST perfect for me. If there were an alternative variant available to give more choice that’d be cool. I’m thinking a more multi-role spec:

- No Huge Hardpoint
- 4x Large instead of the mediums (same locations)
- C6 FSD + extra internals

Or a “combat spec” with central pilots positions (only thing that really annoys me on the current ship!!)

Kinda hoping the new Krait might hit some of those, though ... I dunno, what do other folks think? Is there ONE change you’d like to make to your favourite ship?

 

[IndigoWyrd]

Just thinking aloud really ... but kinda along the lines of the existing Asp Scout / Explorer, Cobra MkIII / IV ... I was thinking that being able to choose from a couple of different “spec” options - either on purchase or as a “charge each time you change the active spec” approach - for more ships would be cool.

For example, the Fer-de-Lance is ALMOST perfect for me. If there were an alternative variant available to give more choice that’d be cool. I’m thinking a more multi-role spec:

- No Huge Hardpoint
- 4x Large instead of the mediums (same locations)
- C6 FSD + extra internals

Or a “combat spec” with central pilots positions (only thing that really annoys me on the current ship!!)

Kinda hoping the new Krait might hit some of those, though ... I dunno, what do other folks think? Is there ONE change you’d like to make to your favourite ship?

It's not a favorite ship, but it could be, but yes, I can think of exactly 1 change that could be made to 1 ship:

Add 1 Class 1 slot to the Chieftain.

Chieftain suddenly leaps to the top of the mid-sized ship tier.

That's it. Just 1 Class 1 slot.

 

[tolm]

Interesting ... I tried the Chieftan and I did like it but the better shields on the FDL meant I ended up going back to it.

I think a lot of ships would benefit from one extra C1 internal so we can all carry Docking Computers or Scanners without taking a C3 up!!

Thinking on ... my “multi role” spec FDL was probably over cooking it at 4xLarge ... needs to lose more firepower to balance against the multi-role improvements ... so, convert the two side hard points to large and leave the nose ones as medium is probably a fairer compromise. I’d also suggest an improved fuel tank to go with the bigger FSD ... that’d be a kick- multirole ship!