Mining Laser Variations

[CMDR Cosmic Spacehead]

Hey all, another random idea!

I couple of mining laser variations, mostly for different forms of mining.

Low Yield Mining Laser
A Low Yield mining laser is specifically designed to break off only the tiniest of fragments, or micro materials. It lacks the power to break off larger chunks.
Using a Low Yield Mining Laser will not spawn any ore rocks. Only materials.

High Yield Mining Laser
The High Yield Mining Laser is specifically designed for ore extraction. Unfortunately, it's high output simply destroys all micro materials that may be mined.
Using a High Yield Mining Laser will not spawn any micro materials. Only ores.

And of course, the current Mining Laser is for both.
There is no advantage that I can see for either laser, so they can simply all have the same stats as the original.

Alternatively, mining lasers could be set up via the Functions Panel, or Modules tab, to perform a specific action.
•Ore & Materials
•Ore Only
•Mateirals Only

Either idea is a good solution to excessive micro materials, or unwanted rock chunks, and would make mining slightly better.
It may also help with frame rate on slower machines in a busy ring.

Thoughts?

CMDR CosmicSpacehead

 

[Lestat]

This one I like. Instead of having 3 different mining lasers. What about this idea. Have a Mining laser Switch with 3 setting. High Medium and low.

We can point out. My idea could be a Engineer mode. Draw back could be it heat up faster.

The one you have would be the basic setup.

 

[Limoncello Lizard]

Instead of having 3 different mining lasers. What about this idea. Have a Mining laser Switch with 3 setting. High Medium and low.

Good idea.

I think engineer upgrades should be for other things, such as range, low heat, combat.

 

[Bladerunner GB]

Have a Mining laser Switch with 3 setting. High Medium and low.

Yes. This. With a toggle on / off option [yesnod]