It’s been a solid 7 months since we had a new ship. That is just too long. We need new ships Fdev. I’m glad you’re improving new player experience but end game players need some love too. I know Fleet carriers are coming in December but there will be many solo players and small squadrons left out of that game play.
We need new ships
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Really? I think we have too many useless ships. We need more viable weapons before ships. I'm tired of the same old combos that are the only choice for pvp due to their dpe/dps. Fixed multis and lasers need a buff and maybe some damage related special effects and a couple of new ones wouldn't go amiss. I love the plasma SLF guns, rapid fire small plasma, why can't we have a full size version of those?
The only ship type I have a use-case for that I don't already have is a huge trader, and really that's mostly for repairing stations, CGs and other bulk haulage where the target is set by FDev based on how many tonnes a player can shift per unit of time. So I don't doubt that if a larger hauler were added those targets would go up too.
Variety is good, I'd like to be able to fly a Cobra MkI, and I'd be happy enough with a purely cosmetic change while the basic flight characteristics & equipment be functionally identical to a ship already in the game (eg an Adder). Think of it as a more comprehensive ship kit.
Variety is good, I'd like to be able to fly a Cobra MkI, and I'd be happy enough with a purely cosmetic change while the basic flight characteristics & equipment be functionally identical to a ship already in the game (eg an Adder). Think of it as a more comprehensive ship kit.
I would love one ship in particular bu that's a different story.
I think they shou,d work on rebalancing missions, passengers, cargo and well.. everything since void opals.
I think they shou,d work on rebalancing missions, passengers, cargo and well.. everything since void opals.
I currently don't fly any ships that weren't in the game when it released on PS4 two years ago. That said, I'm not opposed to new ships, though I'd like to see Frontier get back to their roots. Give us the Boa, the Moray Starboat, the 'original' Krait as a small ship with cockpit similar to Elite 1984, etc.
While I don't fly the newer ships, it's nice having a bit more diversity when hunting pirates, etc. Speaking of, I've yet to do combat with an NPC Mamba...
On the topic of diversity, I used to see NPCs with cosmetics - cool paint jobs and ship kits. Has Frontier removed this from the game? If so, I don't understand why. It was a great in-game advertisement and made PvE more fun IMO.
While I don't fly the newer ships, it's nice having a bit more diversity when hunting pirates, etc. Speaking of, I've yet to do combat with an NPC Mamba...
On the topic of diversity, I used to see NPCs with cosmetics - cool paint jobs and ship kits. Has Frontier removed this from the game? If so, I don't understand why. It was a great in-game advertisement and made PvE more fun IMO.
I suspect that the people who create new ship models are different than the people who manage the mission server.
That's fair.
Honestly? we need more weapon variation more than we need more bricks, Guardian Auto-Cannnon and Plasma Repeaters classes 1 through to 3 anyone?
-1 for new ships.
I'd like to see several buffs to existing ships though, including a slight buff to the Phantom's manouvrability and especially +1 class to the Vulture's PP and PD so I can rekindle my love for it (it does not do well in fights with the latest Alliance ships, which seem to be everywhere in CZs).
I'd like to see several buffs to existing ships though, including a slight buff to the Phantom's manouvrability and especially +1 class to the Vulture's PP and PD so I can rekindle my love for it (it does not do well in fights with the latest Alliance ships, which seem to be everywhere in CZs).
The Phantom is the last ship that needs a buff. In fact both kraits need a nerf. They have way too much speed, shield, armor and permaboost, and their maneuverability with good pip and fa off management is spectacular (but I agree diabolical otherwise). Go to farseer at a peak time and take on kokafekis reverski boat. It's unbelievable. I say this as someone who mainly flies a Krait mk2 in pvp.
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More than anything I want a new SRV.
Built to add mods for scientific research, soil samples, bacteria scanner, a stereo.
Built to add mods for scientific research, soil samples, bacteria scanner, a stereo.
I second this.
Since my friend and I lost our minds with Guardian Tech last week, I've often mentioned how SRV's should have small Seeker Missile Pods, even if it's 2 or 4 shots, they'd be nice, having different SRV types would be superb with customization similarly to ships with modules, a while back I pitched the idea of Specialised SRV's,
A Hauler Type with Threads, Slower, extra armour and shields, and 6 - 8t cargo and a Single Repeater.
A Skimmer Type for Survey/Scouting, no Cargo, but superb speed, with a Multi-Repeater.
Just as a couple potential examples, they'd open possibilities for different surface activities like PvP, Racing, Incentives to attack Settlements, etc, I've always felt Horizons had alot of wasted potential and this is one of many IMHO.
We have plenty of ships, however, why not improve on the existing designs?
Everyone would likely want certain characteristics of their favorite ships made better, why not do that?
A little more speed, range and weapons layout, improved cargo space, cockpit colors, get rid of the AX limits (in fact get rid of some of the AX weapons and allow standard weapons to fire AX ammo, MCs anyone?).
My favorite one, the sheer nonsense behind the weight of large ship sensors.
I'm sure others can add to the above quite easily...
Everyone would likely want certain characteristics of their favorite ships made better, why not do that?
A little more speed, range and weapons layout, improved cargo space, cockpit colors, get rid of the AX limits (in fact get rid of some of the AX weapons and allow standard weapons to fire AX ammo, MCs anyone?).
My favorite one, the sheer nonsense behind the weight of large ship sensors.
I'm sure others can add to the above quite easily...
New ships are one of my favorite featurettes.
There are a few areas that could use a little attention.
Gutamata hasn’t had a new ship since, ever as far as I know, and has nothing in the medium sized ship areana. A mid-sized Imperial ship would be a great addition.
Likewise, Saud Kruger has nothing in the mid-sized ship range.
Zorgon Peterson has the fewest ship offerings, and would also benefit from another offering or two, and has neither small or large ships.
There are a few areas that could use a little attention.
Gutamata hasn’t had a new ship since, ever as far as I know, and has nothing in the medium sized ship areana. A mid-sized Imperial ship would be a great addition.
Likewise, Saud Kruger has nothing in the mid-sized ship range.
Zorgon Peterson has the fewest ship offerings, and would also benefit from another offering or two, and has neither small or large ships.
Hold on, more ships but endgame?
So, they shouldn't add more medium or small ships? Only large? Or extrraaaaa laaarge?
I think what is needed for "end game" players is more content surely? Not a +5 Sword of DOOOM! to buy and outfit that won't change the gameplay.
Not against more ships, and i guess more will come eventually, but if space legs is indeed coming, i would guess they have a moratorium on new ships for now.
Now, new SRVs... that's a whole other kettle of fish.