(07-11-2014, 09:05 PM)Trogdor Wrote: I realize that this ship isn't supposed to be for fighting (and I can't say I've ever seen it used for that by anyone). However, cruiser size+handling + GB core+guns (which would be less than half of its current core) seems like a huge nerf that would make it pretty useless.
Thats the point mate. Its meant to be a huge nerf so people don't go crazy with it when it's changed over to civi. If stats were even kept close to the same, it would cause headaches all around.
On topic, I definitely agree. Getting a dedicated research ship that won't cause problems with factions simply because of the ship type would be a great addition to RP.
Why not just make it a liner then, if the point is to make it useless? OP states the point is not to make it useless in a fight.
What 'craziness' are you thinking might happen? There are already tons of lawful and unlawful cruisers available for use in every house.
Maybe I'm not thinking clearly but I'm not seeing the reason for concern.