Killing stuff at Spires causes universal progress to the outermost 10 systems around a Titan. This progress maxes out at 85%. This is a pretty fun mechanic, but it has one flaw; it discourages doing anything ELSE until it's done.
For example, if there's a system in the outer 10 that is at 50%, and I get it to 51%, the spire work will still max out at 85%. Since spire work is generally easier than other types of AX war activities, by contributing in the system itself, I've actually made the game harder.
For this reason, it would be nice if Spire Work would lower the total effort needed for a system, rather than progress the system normally. This way, both spire hunters and normal players can work from both ends.
Here's an example of what this might look like, ingame.
As you can see, the in-system work is indicated from the left like normal. The spire work is indicated from the right, showing that you're reducing the overall pressure on the system. And because you're working from both sides, it means you can do both at the same time without overlapping your effort.
For example, if there's a system in the outer 10 that is at 50%, and I get it to 51%, the spire work will still max out at 85%. Since spire work is generally easier than other types of AX war activities, by contributing in the system itself, I've actually made the game harder.
For this reason, it would be nice if Spire Work would lower the total effort needed for a system, rather than progress the system normally. This way, both spire hunters and normal players can work from both ends.
Here's an example of what this might look like, ingame.
As you can see, the in-system work is indicated from the left like normal. The spire work is indicated from the right, showing that you're reducing the overall pressure on the system. And because you're working from both sides, it means you can do both at the same time without overlapping your effort.