THIS I would dearly love to see, an all new Zorgon Peterson Explorer class ship.
I've been a big fan of the ZP ships, especially the Adder, because its just soo full of character that you instantly warm to it and develop a connection. It also has the best sounding engine of any ship I've flown so far.
Just recently after completing a trip out into the galaxy in my Adder and taking part in the exploration community goal I was finally able to afford the Asp.
...and you know what...it made me apreciate the Adder even more as an exploration ship.
Hear me out. Yes, the Asp has great selection of internal, utility and of course that mighty jump range. Plus the exterior view is far superior, no doubt about that not gonna argue.
BUT, here's my problem. The life of explorer is a lonely one, you're far far away from home, so imho creature comforts are VERY important. The ship really does become the home away from home, so it had better be luxurious and comfortable.
Whilst the external view from the Asp is great, the cockpit itself is awful. Sorry but I can't stand it. You can tell its built by Lakon, the business trade ship builders. It's all just purely functional sharp metal block, rudimentary at best, the canopy structure itself is this harsh thin strips that reflect light all too easily off it becoming distracting, then you have those stupid overly bright blue side lights which keep popping into view when you turn left or right (or if you're on Oculus hard to miss!)
Do I really want to be 10,000LY away from home stuck in such a basic tin can metal box of a cockpit with no doubt the most basic tiny bed stuff in the back?!? HELL NO. Not to mention the sound of the Asp engine is 'ok' but nothing special.
So yes, I am missing that immersive feeling I get with the Adder, the warm upholstery that keeps me feeling less alone in space.
So please, if you're listening Zorgon Peterson (*cough* Frontier *cough*) , hear my call. A new explorer class ship with all the character of the Adder but bit more exterior view and a jump range to rival or maybe even slightly beat the Asp please!
*EDIT* After having spent more time with the Asp, believe me I do appreciate not only the range and visibility, but especially being able to load in such a massive fuel scoop making the process way faster. In practical terms its a beautiful exploration craft, but still, those silly overly bright blue side lights and the harsh squared off metal cockpit design is its weak point, so I'd still like to see some new comfier alternative.
I've been a big fan of the ZP ships, especially the Adder, because its just soo full of character that you instantly warm to it and develop a connection. It also has the best sounding engine of any ship I've flown so far.
Just recently after completing a trip out into the galaxy in my Adder and taking part in the exploration community goal I was finally able to afford the Asp.
...and you know what...it made me apreciate the Adder even more as an exploration ship.
Hear me out. Yes, the Asp has great selection of internal, utility and of course that mighty jump range. Plus the exterior view is far superior, no doubt about that not gonna argue.
BUT, here's my problem. The life of explorer is a lonely one, you're far far away from home, so imho creature comforts are VERY important. The ship really does become the home away from home, so it had better be luxurious and comfortable.
Whilst the external view from the Asp is great, the cockpit itself is awful. Sorry but I can't stand it. You can tell its built by Lakon, the business trade ship builders. It's all just purely functional sharp metal block, rudimentary at best, the canopy structure itself is this harsh thin strips that reflect light all too easily off it becoming distracting, then you have those stupid overly bright blue side lights which keep popping into view when you turn left or right (or if you're on Oculus hard to miss!)
Do I really want to be 10,000LY away from home stuck in such a basic tin can metal box of a cockpit with no doubt the most basic tiny bed stuff in the back?!? HELL NO. Not to mention the sound of the Asp engine is 'ok' but nothing special.
So yes, I am missing that immersive feeling I get with the Adder, the warm upholstery that keeps me feeling less alone in space.
So please, if you're listening Zorgon Peterson (*cough* Frontier *cough*) , hear my call. A new explorer class ship with all the character of the Adder but bit more exterior view and a jump range to rival or maybe even slightly beat the Asp please!
*EDIT* After having spent more time with the Asp, believe me I do appreciate not only the range and visibility, but especially being able to load in such a massive fuel scoop making the process way faster. In practical terms its a beautiful exploration craft, but still, those silly overly bright blue side lights and the harsh squared off metal cockpit design is its weak point, so I'd still like to see some new comfier alternative.
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