PvP PVP as a 'feature'...

[Shinji Ikari]

Why would it be such a bad idea? I think having a player's ship erupt into a fountain of rare materials & data packets is a fantastic idea; not only would that be really useful and kind of consistent with what happens to NPC's when they pop, it would also put to bed all of the accusations from people crying that they were blown up "for no reason at all!"

It's what I call a "win win" scenario.

Maybe he doesn't like the idea because exploit potential. You could just agree with a buddy of yours to kill each other for the sake of getting mats.

 

[jasonbarron]

Maybe he doesn't like the idea because exploit potential. You could just agree with a buddy of yours to kill each other for the sake of getting mats.

I don't really see anybody wanting to incur a bunch of rebuys just to let their buddies get a leg up on some materials Not enough to amount to an exploit anyhow.

 

[Shinji Ikari]

I don't really see anybody wanting to incur a bunch of rebuys just to let their buddies get a leg up on some materials Not enough to amount to an exploit anyhow.

IDK but getting a MEF,CIF,etc is much harder than 10 mill. It would essentially be a change between money and materials.

 

[Cmdr Tel]

It certainly fits the low effort bill. But the other idea, the perma-anarchy 2 stations around a 25km thick asteroid field would become a permanent fixture/hub for pvp. I don't know how tough it is to inject an asteroid field that large, but seriously - give us this and we'll adapt the RoA bot to keep our own minigame. Honestly, think about that. A natural hub for pvp. Raids between the stations. Hunting people who are there specifically for that. All along with maximum variation that ED offers in addition to ongoing evolution of the game, i.e. not cqc. This would draw every pvp'er. Put it between the fed/imp territories and the rp pvp'ers have their game too. It'd be a huge draw and the discord linked communities would take care of the rest.

Well the new Squadron ships could make this viable now and with multiple groups. With enough participation it might be possible to petition for an increased asteroid field. It's a start. Would keep it low effort on their part.

 

[Roybe]

Well the new Squadron ships could make this viable now and with multiple groups. With enough participation it might be possible to petition for an increased asteroid field. It's a start. Would keep it low effort on their part.

Was just coming in to suggest this as a possible solution....it will be well into the next year....but I could see an influx of old PVP folks if this can be done....