In theory, the Xeno Limpet controller should be ideal for players who want to do many different Xeno activities in a smaller vessel. This is especially important now that the war has so many different things that you can do.
Unfortunately, because of the module choices used, this does not end up being the case. Currently, the limpet controller has decontamination 3, repairs 1, and research 1. Unfortunately, because both decontamination and repair are capable of repairing Hull, and because the decontamination Limpet is class 3, while the repair Limpet is only class 1, the repair Limpet might as well not exist, since it repairs the same amount at a slower speed and doesn't remove caustic stacks.
On top of this problem, players rarely use a class 3 or class 1 repair or decontamination limpet controller, because their lower repair values diminishes the value of any limpets carried. Almost universally, players will choose to carry the largest repair controller they can bear.
As a result, in almost every circumstance, players will be better off bringing a class 5 repair Limpet controller, and a Class 1 Research Limpet controller, rather than a Xeno Limpet controller.
At the same time, I feel like I should point out that the Xeno limpet controller does render the class 3 decontamination limpet controller completely outdated. In any circumstance where one would choose to use a class 3 contamination Limpet controller, you would be better off using a Xeno limpet controller instead. There just are very few circumstances where using a class 3 decontamination limpet controller is ever worthwhile.
Taking all of this into consideration, I would like to suggest one of two things. Either completely reworking the Xeno limpet controller, or releasing a new enhanced version from Rescue Mega ships.
This new version should have several key changes. Firstly, it should be class 5, rather than class 3. It should have a class 5 decontamination Limpet controller; this will render the normal decontamination Limpet controller outdated, but since that is already the case with the class 3 variant, this should be no issue. It should still have the research capabilities, however, instead of the repair Limpet controller, it should instead have a collector Limpet controller. This will allow players to collect hearts, and interact with points of interest and Signal sources more easily.
Especially as the new relaxation on experimental weapon limits has weakened medium and small ships proportionately to their larger counterparts, I think it is important to maintain some degree of balance between the different ship sizes. Adding this modification would help allow smaller vessels to remain competitive on the battlefield, and engage in all the content fdev have to offer.
Thoughts? Have you ever used this module? Would you be open to having it be improved? Or would you rather it be supplemented by an enhanced version, instead?
Unfortunately, because of the module choices used, this does not end up being the case. Currently, the limpet controller has decontamination 3, repairs 1, and research 1. Unfortunately, because both decontamination and repair are capable of repairing Hull, and because the decontamination Limpet is class 3, while the repair Limpet is only class 1, the repair Limpet might as well not exist, since it repairs the same amount at a slower speed and doesn't remove caustic stacks.
On top of this problem, players rarely use a class 3 or class 1 repair or decontamination limpet controller, because their lower repair values diminishes the value of any limpets carried. Almost universally, players will choose to carry the largest repair controller they can bear.
As a result, in almost every circumstance, players will be better off bringing a class 5 repair Limpet controller, and a Class 1 Research Limpet controller, rather than a Xeno Limpet controller.
At the same time, I feel like I should point out that the Xeno limpet controller does render the class 3 decontamination limpet controller completely outdated. In any circumstance where one would choose to use a class 3 contamination Limpet controller, you would be better off using a Xeno limpet controller instead. There just are very few circumstances where using a class 3 decontamination limpet controller is ever worthwhile.
Taking all of this into consideration, I would like to suggest one of two things. Either completely reworking the Xeno limpet controller, or releasing a new enhanced version from Rescue Mega ships.
This new version should have several key changes. Firstly, it should be class 5, rather than class 3. It should have a class 5 decontamination Limpet controller; this will render the normal decontamination Limpet controller outdated, but since that is already the case with the class 3 variant, this should be no issue. It should still have the research capabilities, however, instead of the repair Limpet controller, it should instead have a collector Limpet controller. This will allow players to collect hearts, and interact with points of interest and Signal sources more easily.
Especially as the new relaxation on experimental weapon limits has weakened medium and small ships proportionately to their larger counterparts, I think it is important to maintain some degree of balance between the different ship sizes. Adding this modification would help allow smaller vessels to remain competitive on the battlefield, and engage in all the content fdev have to offer.
Thoughts? Have you ever used this module? Would you be open to having it be improved? Or would you rather it be supplemented by an enhanced version, instead?
