This Weeks Hypothetical Scenario

[Fletcher]

In response to another thread, let us banter.

I can see the community being split here, and that is fine. This is a banter after all and we need people to argue in a civil manner. But here are my thoughts on this matter.

Wreck camping as it can be called to me and others, is Metagaming.

In role-playing games, metagaming is the use of out-of-character knowledge in an in-character situation. A character played by a metagamer does not act in a way that reflects the character's in-game experiences and back-story.

To me, and in the server rules, isn't that AGAINST the server rules? Let us put it into context with an in-character scenario.

"I am a pilot who has found valuable loot on a wrecked ship, as in the days of old in pirate sailing! I'm going to be rich!". That RP I can understand, and frankly love, that is the nature of the CODENAME weapons. Buried treasure.

Sadly, not everyone shared my love for that style of RP and log-in, shoot, tractor and log off with little to no interaction or deviation. I'm not sure myself, but some stay as a civilian under a level 30 to avoid any kind of retaliation or interaction. A shield by default.

On the flip side, people utilize this tactic to earn money, this I can sympathise, trading is boring, and missions are cheap unless your in a large ship that can withstand the large missions solo. Arms Dealers have personally annoyed me, but that that is a story for another time.

Arms dealers DO work for their money. They sit there, being preyed on being paranoid. When all along for the same amount of time, they could be trading. But they sit there advertising their wares like eBay in space, loudly.

Now the next question, if we remove CODENAMES from wrecks, where do we get them? I have a possible solution, no not sell them on bases. But create Super NPC Ace ships, the cream of the crop. These are ships with the most advanced technology in their faction, and the hardest to kill. Think of them as mini-bosses. But I can see possible NPC farming issues, and the inability to farm at peak times. But its a possibility nonetheless. EDIT: Just thought of this, make super 'assassin' missions, meaning your target may have CODE weapons!

Now, I'm going to bed and will banter with you all when I get rest. But rest assured! I'll be back.;)

Also, keep this civil, I know this will be touching some nerves for some.

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