Proposal Discussion Shipping lanes (visual) exposition in SC

[andrak]

Good point. Is there an actual advantage to cruising the space lanes as opposed to non-space-lane space?

What I would prefer is a (toggled) planetary trajectory approach suite like this (from Aliens)!

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That would really dumb down supercruise approaches. No thanks.

 

[Ian Skippy]

Yes, cool idea! Toggle it with HUD lines.

 

[OfftheRails]

If we ever get the orrery view that was prototyped or concepted in the kick-starter days, this kind of thing would be much more justifiable. Good thing too, it's a lovely idea that would give each system its own identity, recognising the trade routes from previous visits.

 

[Kaltern]

I mentioned the shipping lane thing in law enforcement thread. The trouble is right now, is that using a trade lane does not currently stop pirate interdictions, or increase the traffic cops response time. IF these 2 things were in some way improved, then I think having a togglable overlay, like orbit lines, would be vital.

 

[rootsrat]

I mentioned the shipping lane thing in law enforcement thread. The trouble is right now, is that using a trade lane does not currently stop pirate interdictions, or increase the traffic cops response time. IF these 2 things were in some way improved, then I think having a togglable overlay, like orbit lines, would be vital.

Step by step, hopefully we'll get there

 

[rootsrat]

If we ever get the orrery view that was prototyped or concepted in the kick-starter days, this kind of thing would be much more justifiable. Good thing too, it's a lovely idea that would give each system its own identity, recognising the trade routes from previous visits.

Great idea too. And the orrery system map is something I'm waiting for since the beta days