How come we don't have distress beacons?

VR Morgan Grimes

VR Morgan Grimes
Was just thinking how cool it would be if we had distress beacons that can be used a bit like wing beacons but usable by anybody, would add a nice extra dimension to game play and make running the gauntlet of infested CG areas a lot more interesting for all sides :)
 

Captain w00t

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Morgan Grimes said:
Was just thinking how cool it would be if we had distress beacons that can be used a bit like wing beacons but usable by anybody, would add a nice extra dimension to game play and make running the gauntlet of infested CG areas a lot more interesting for all sides :)
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A good idea, might see them in future when passenger missions added maybe? Be a good way to pick up random mission and the like
 

ianw

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They were in for a while - to get a refuel from an NPC - then they got taken out. I think portable fuel will be thing in 1.3 so perhaps they'll be back.
 

Philip Coutts

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Philip Coutts
It's also a "come here and let me shoot you" beacon. Yes these were in the game, got taken out and hopefully will go back in. There are quite a few nice gameplay ideas that they could bring.
 

sutex

sutex
Same reason we don't have Faction specific Carriers that hang at RES to fuel and re-arm their security forces ( me too), or tractor beam/grappling hooks to rescue/savage damage ships for profit , rotating planets, or a transport system for your docked ships elsewhere to be moved to you


the game is not yet 6 months old , and you want Beacons ..:eek:....back of the bus get in line...lol
 
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Lateralus

Lateralus
I would also like to see this feature added...would be a useful game mechanic for bounty-hunters and do-gooders. It would also help to balance out upcoming piracy with collection drones - they will have to be quick (otherwise I can see pirates asking for lots more cargo than they tend to right now as they will be able to scoop faster). If there is increased threat from being caught by bounty hunters it may make pirates less greedy.
 

Super_Duty

Super_Duty
Would probably need to be NPC's coming to the rescue unless there was a dedicated class of space tow truck pilots. Not sure, but if you were let's say 10 days out from SOL, would anyone hear you screams... Hmmm, space tow truck pilot, wonder how much that pays. Probably need a special commercial license also.
 
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Morlock5K

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Super_Duty said:
Would probably need to be NPC's coming to the rescue unless there was a dedicated class of space tow truck pilots. Not sure, but if you were let's say 10 days out from SOL, would anyone hear you screams... Hmmm, space tow truck pilot, wonder how much that pays. Probably need a special commercial license also.
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CMDR Morlock5K "help, I'm out of fuel"

SpaceAA/RAC "Ok no problem, what is your location"

CMDR Morlock5K "Saggy A*"

SpaceAA/RAC"......................................."

CMDR Morlock5K "Hello..... Hello..... Is there anyone there?......"
 

Pendra

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How about this?
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I recall a screenshot about a Viper with emergency bacon installed already.
 
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