Colonization should be an "open" only feature

[CMDR_LS]

If you are wealthy enough to afford a colonization project, you should be able to afford a defense force. Otherwise, you will suffer the consequences of other CMDRs trying to disrupt your efforts.
If this will be allowed in Solo or PGs , then there is no risk and only rewards.

wealthy commands with billions in the bank can create CGs in Open for players to defend their system.
rival CMDRs can also create a CG to disrupt the effort of system colonization.

now... you have an exciting gameplay loop. Not this boring snooze fest Fdev is proposing.

 

[AngryAntz]

It's not going to be "open" only, it will never be exclusively "open"". They would lose a large part of their player base if they did.

 

[Walt Kerman]

Ahhhh, this topic. Again. For the last ten years.

I actually agree and only play open, but the answer is never.

 

[ethelred]

I'm open only but this is a silly idea, not to mention technically unfeasible.

 

[Screemonster]

As much as I think you should show your face for competitive endeavours like powerplay, colonisation as I understand it is a personal endeavour therefore I don't care if someone wants to do it in private.

 

[Tifu]

 

[metatheurgist]

We've gone from "base building" to making your own CGs. Is there anything this amazing expansion can't do?

 

[varonica]

We've gone from "base building" to making your own CGs. Is there anything this amazing expansion can't do?

It can't quieten the incessant demand for "Open Only" every time a new feature is announced. I am waiting for the demands that new ships should only be allowed to fly in Open, that will cap it for me!

 

[Dragsham]

This suggestion dirtys the waters for Open only

 

[Mersozz]

If you are wealthy enough to afford a colonization project, you should be able to afford a defense force. Otherwise, you will suffer the consequences of other CMDRs trying to disrupt your efforts.
If this will be allowed in Solo or PGs , then there is no risk and only rewards.

wealthy commands with billions in the bank can create CGs in Open for players to defend their system.
rival CMDRs can also create a CG to disrupt the effort of system colonization.

now... you have an exciting gameplay loop. Not this boring snooze fest Fdev is proposing.

The mechanics of the game lack an effective law and order deterrent, and as a result, many players will stay in solo or private group. I’m glad the developers accommodate a variety of play style preferences.

Hauling hundreds of tons of cargo and getting lit up by murder hobos will kill the good vibes of many colonizers.

I imagine the majority of colonizers will toil in solo or private group, and I would not blame them at all.

 

[Tetra Trash]

If you are wealthy enough to afford a colonization project, you should be able to afford a defense force. Otherwise, you will suffer the consequences of other CMDRs trying to disrupt your efforts.
If this will be allowed in Solo or PGs , then there is no risk and only rewards.

wealthy commands with billions in the bank can create CGs in Open for players to defend their system.
rival CMDRs can also create a CG to disrupt the effort of system colonization.

now... you have an exciting gameplay loop. Not this boring snooze fest Fdev is proposing.

Dude, just go shoot some of the “PvP” res in Shin Dez or Deciat if you want a challenge. Or maybe easy targets are the point…

 

[IstvaanDCIV]

Didn't FDev explicitly say that Colonisation wasn't intended to be a competitive feature?

In any case, I'd say that it's clear from the language used about being a System Architect that the point is about building things, not blowing each other up. From that perspective it makes no sense to limit Colonisation to any specific game mode.

 

[Screemonster]

Didn't FDev explicitly say that Colonisation wasn't intended to be a competitive feature?

In any case, I'd say that it's clear from the language used about being a System Architect that the point is about building things, not blowing each other up. From that perspective it makes no sense to limit Colonisation to any specific game mode.

Yeah, there's room in the game for "friendly cooperative sandcastle building" and "team deathmatch territory control" to coexist, and if anything I'd prefer the people who don't want to play in open be given an outlet for their preferred style of gaming.

It's kinda like how when I was doing piracy, I'd rather someone play in solo to begin with if they're just gonna log out when I demand cargo.

 

[metatheurgist]

Frontier also said they wouldn't sell anything except cosmetics. They also said the wireframe cobra was exclusive before putting it back on sale again. They say a lot of things and many people even support them going back on their word. Words are just the noises you make when you want something.

 

[Rat Catcher]

If you are wealthy enough to afford a colonization project, you should be able to afford a defense force. Otherwise, you will suffer the consequences of other CMDRs trying to disrupt your efforts.

Those Hotels don't build themselves, do they?

 

[_Flin_]

Funny how there are still the same discussions and opinions after 10 years.

Just let others play as they want to. You want to play Open? Play open.

 

[Rebel Yell]

I'd like to steal precious cargo from trailblazers... very likely will pay a visit to "systems under colonisation" for the fun!

 

[Ozric]

It's an interesting suggestion... Completely impractical and doesn't fit with the feature that Frontier have outlined to us and launches in 2 days.

The suggestion has been noted, if you would like to discuss other parts of the game you think should be restricted then pull up a stool https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-open-v-solo-v-groups-thread.607291/