So, thinking of ways to make people feel more involved in the universe, rather than just inhabiting it, how about this idea?
Implement a system whereby players can invest their credits in a station's controlling (or otherwise) faction in return for profit sharing. Perhaps also permitting the player to influence the faction's stated goals and ambitions.
When a new station is built in a newly discovered system, allow them to get in on the ground and invest in its future. It would be a good motivator to get players moving to the emerging areas of space where things are happening, to get in when investment prices are low and opportunities great.
As well as our bank balance and ratings, we'd also then have an investment portfolio to consider. Ok, so many players won't take to this spreadsheet gaming, but I suspect a lot will.
Thoughts?
Implement a system whereby players can invest their credits in a station's controlling (or otherwise) faction in return for profit sharing. Perhaps also permitting the player to influence the faction's stated goals and ambitions.
When a new station is built in a newly discovered system, allow them to get in on the ground and invest in its future. It would be a good motivator to get players moving to the emerging areas of space where things are happening, to get in when investment prices are low and opportunities great.
As well as our bank balance and ratings, we'd also then have an investment portfolio to consider. Ok, so many players won't take to this spreadsheet gaming, but I suspect a lot will.
Thoughts?