the reason i put "realistic" in quotes is because yes obviously NONE of the game is realistic. since i thought that was obvious, and we knew that i wouldnt have to clarify. when we are in game we kind of accept a new reality, and that immersion is fun whether or not its REAL. to me, in that world, it seems that something like cruise engines should drain the energy of your ship. they take time to charge, they disable your guns because its using the same power source, and therefore makes logical sense that should take some time to recharge. now yes it may have not been done for that reason, but for me and im sure the other people who also play the realism card, we think that it makes that immersion FEEL more real. simply saying its more realistic is just an easy way to say all of that in one word.
i think they need something when the wiki calls light fighters capable of intercepting heavier ships, yet without light fighters being faster or remotely powerful that is not possible. the arrow can turn on a dime but couldnt kill another player in a year. it also would never be able to intercept anything. thats just boring. its info card says its irreplaceable in certain combat situations yet i cant think of one id rather have an arrow over a VHF. thats why the majority of ppl fly VHF because unless you are one of those people that is really REALLY good a LF isnt gonna get you anything but RP.
