Good evening,
Below are some suggestions that I think would make conflict zones more enjoyable:
Ship Diversity
Conflict Zone Location
Independent Frigate
Thank you
Below are some suggestions that I think would make conflict zones more enjoyable:
Ship Diversity
- Add/Increase 'fodder' by spawning snub fighters (GU-97, F-63, Taipan) in wings, independent of the ship that launches them.
- Vary the NPC loadouts and corresponding behaviors. Examples:
- Anaconda/Corvette/Cutter/T10 with all turrets, strong shields and hull and module armor reinforcements, but generally remains still and flies as if it were a frigate, rather than a fighter.
- Small fighters with high speed, low shield/hull values but powerful weaponry such as plasma accelerators, railguns, frag cannons, and experimental weapons like shock cannons and corrosive missiles. Prefer boom and zoom attack strategy, firing a volley and looping around.
- Add ships to the possible spawn roster, like the Kraits, Python MkII, FdL, Mamba, Cobra V, Mandalay, Diamondback Scout.
Conflict Zone Location
- Spawn conflict zones primarily near asteroid belts, asteroid rings, installations and megaships, to provide a sort of terrain for the battles.
- Provide a reason for the conflict to start, and perhaps some related objectives. For example, the conflict zone could have a disabled ship which needs to be repaired, refueled, or perhaps relieved of cargo (military intelligence, perhaps).
- Allow conflict zones to start naturally when the player is interdicted by military ships. Opposing forces could drop in and start a battle, which could then set the stage for a full-scale battle. I believe this mechanic existed during the Thargoid conflict, where Thargoid interdictions in invasion systems could spawn AX defense ships to help the player.
- On the last day of a conflict, if one faction is losing, make that factions' primary port a conflict zone.
Independent Frigate
- This one is most likely a really big ask, but add a small cruiser/frigate (say, ~500m long) to some conflict zones, controlled by the wealthier minor factions. Basically a miniaturized capital ship, maybe with a small docking pad, snub fighter bays and powerful turrets.
Thank you