Greeting fellow Commanders, I have a question that I hope doesn't offend!
I read quite often about Commanders setting up their home station at Jameson Memorial (yep the one in that permit locked system that is hard to pronounce or type in a hurry). I will be honest, when I made my first Elite rank and got the permit, I naturally dropped everything and headed straight over there - and was seriously disappointed. It would have to one of the most mundane, boring stations going around - and ugly as hell! Now I am trying to work out what the attraction is, why do so many set up home there.
Is it because it sells everything? For me that isn't a factor, I am not continuously buying ships and modules, and when I do I take my taxi there or the ship that needs the modules.
Is it because of the discount? Lets be honest here, if you have reached Elite rank, credits shouldn't really be worry. No matter how much extra you pay somewhere else, that cost can be offset by one mining trip can't it. If I need something I weigh up the cost saving against the time it takes me to get there, most of the time it is just easier to buy whatever I am after locally.
Is it because it is the traditional home of the Pilot's Federation? Yes it is but lets face it, the good old Pilot's Federation has let the place deteriorate badly. The station itself looks like it has been used as a biowaste container, and it isn't the most law abiding and safe area is it. You would think that being the home of the PD, it wouldn't tolerate anything untoward or illegal!
Is it because 'it's a cool place to be'? If yes, then your definition of cool is different to mine. Having to run the gauntlet of gankers and griefs every time you leave the station would get tired very fast to me. And going solo or PG, well why bother being there then.
Is it because it is a 'target rich environment'? This I could understand if you are into that sort of thing, but because I don't PvP, it is actually a damn good reason to avoid the system entirely lol
Just to smooth any ruffled feathers or knickers that suddenly developed a twist, I have nothing against anyone who wants to hang their shingle at Jameson. I just feel that there are far superior stations out there, it is a big galaxy but so many stick to one minor little system.
I read quite often about Commanders setting up their home station at Jameson Memorial (yep the one in that permit locked system that is hard to pronounce or type in a hurry). I will be honest, when I made my first Elite rank and got the permit, I naturally dropped everything and headed straight over there - and was seriously disappointed. It would have to one of the most mundane, boring stations going around - and ugly as hell! Now I am trying to work out what the attraction is, why do so many set up home there.
Is it because it sells everything? For me that isn't a factor, I am not continuously buying ships and modules, and when I do I take my taxi there or the ship that needs the modules.
Is it because of the discount? Lets be honest here, if you have reached Elite rank, credits shouldn't really be worry. No matter how much extra you pay somewhere else, that cost can be offset by one mining trip can't it. If I need something I weigh up the cost saving against the time it takes me to get there, most of the time it is just easier to buy whatever I am after locally.
Is it because it is the traditional home of the Pilot's Federation? Yes it is but lets face it, the good old Pilot's Federation has let the place deteriorate badly. The station itself looks like it has been used as a biowaste container, and it isn't the most law abiding and safe area is it. You would think that being the home of the PD, it wouldn't tolerate anything untoward or illegal!
Is it because 'it's a cool place to be'? If yes, then your definition of cool is different to mine. Having to run the gauntlet of gankers and griefs every time you leave the station would get tired very fast to me. And going solo or PG, well why bother being there then.
Is it because it is a 'target rich environment'? This I could understand if you are into that sort of thing, but because I don't PvP, it is actually a damn good reason to avoid the system entirely lol
Just to smooth any ruffled feathers or knickers that suddenly developed a twist, I have nothing against anyone who wants to hang their shingle at Jameson. I just feel that there are far superior stations out there, it is a big galaxy but so many stick to one minor little system.
