Make NPCs disrupt tradelanes less

[Ark]

Riddle me this. If every type of NPC pirate that shoots tradelanes runs away from me merely because of my level, what point are they serving?

Any other type of NPC serves a purpose. Usually ground (space) control. I'm not saying some of them aren't overpowered, but that is a separate issue.

[dr lameos]

They shouldn't have cruise disruptors either, both these factors disrupt my power trading!

But actually, I will agree that they do drop tradelanes too often now, especially with the increased downtime, it does get frustrating.

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[Altaris]

Come on guys, without NPCs, we're going to have to rely on non-speaking indies to unbalance group fights. I'm not sure they're up to the task!

Dont get me wrong, im strictly against it. I would also suggest to add them better ships like bombers, so the traders will have to ask for escort, or hire a mercenaries. Would increase RP, my opinion

Edit: like Gallia npcs already has....

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Carnage itself flying within void...
Proud cardihead ever since 2008...
You all gonna eat cardi!

...also im a troll, so hate me.

[Ark]

Edit: you're not worth the time, or the bother. Argue at the wall, I've cast my vote.

[Altaris]

Edit: you're not worth the time, or the bother. Argue at the wall, I've cast my vote.

Wasnt talking to ya actually...
And i wasnt replying to your useless whining...

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Carnage itself flying within void...
Proud cardihead ever since 2008...
You all gonna eat cardi!

...also im a troll, so hate me.

[mwerte]

Yes, outfit the NPCs with bombers so that no transport has the chance to escape. See how many people are going to be willing to A) Trade B) be hostile with the correct NPCs C) Be willing to pay pirates if every other time they run a route they die.

And as for "it will stop people from alt-tabbing" why the bleeden mother of pearl do you care how someone else trades or roleplays? Honestly, focus less on other people's actions and more on your own.

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[JovialKnight]

Not too fussed about the lane disruptions. Only thing that ticks me off is when my shire's being constantly cd'd by low level npcs with wasp disruptors... Surely that's a bug with the shire? It has 3 bleeding engines!

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[Pinko]

Yes, outfit the NPCs with bombers so that no transport has the chance to escape. See how many people are going to be willing to A) Trade B) be hostile with the correct NPCs C) Be willing to pay pirates if every other time they run a route they die.

And as for "it will stop people from alt-tabbing" why the bleeden mother of pearl do you care how someone else trades or roleplays? Honestly, focus less on other people's actions and more on your own.

Spend 5 minutes in Gallia. Tell me how fun it is to be killed in your VHF by sniper godlike SNs. D=

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[Shepherd]

I don't mind it. Though I usually get disrupted once in every system. Though in Frankfurt gates are down and there are no pirates and no one else in the system, the gate is just down. Not sure what that is. I'd hire escorts but there aren't any on, or at least they don't want my business, cause no one ever asks if I need one.

[joshua_cox]

Yes and no. It makes the game feel a lot more immersive, but when you're blasting through in your Guardian and come across two tiny Bloodhounds who have disrupted a tradelane and then run away gets really annoying after the 5th time.

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