Player Owned Base Model Feedback

[SnakThree]

Just a quick question. I assume these are still destroyable by siege. Is that correct?

Of course yes.

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[Skorak]

Not sure what pob_type you gave these but they don't display on the Base Status list on the forums any longer.

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[Alvin]

Looks like shield bubble effect don't show up with the new POB model when activated. Not sure if this is intended or just a result of this ?
I imagine the bubble wont fit on the larger stations as well.

[Markam]

The following models have been added to the next Patch (not live currently), so anyone considering purchase of base models should consider if the below new additions are better suited to their needs. In addition to the below new models, some existing models have been given wider Core access.

<New Models>

dsy_space_police01_playerbase_1 (Core 1)



space_mining01_playerbase_01 (Core 1)



space_factory01_playerbase_2 (Core 2)



smallstation1_old_playerbase_03 (Core 3)



space_shipping01_playerbase_03 (Core 3)



<Increased Core Coverage>

miningbase_small_rock_playerbase_01 (previously only Core 2)

depot_playerbase_02 (previously only Core 1)

spike_playerbase_03 (previously only Core 2)

prison_playerbase_03 (previously only Core 4)

space_freeport01_playerbase_03 (previously only Core 4)

gas_miner02_playerbase_03 (previously only Core 4)

gas_miner_old_alt_2_playerbase_03 (previously only Core 4)

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[Mercury]

The render distance of these models vary greatly. Some (like a core1 depot-style) renders around 13K but the larger ones are usually seen across an entire system (Like the Newark Station-style)

Original PoB models render from 30k.

Are render distances subject to change or is this going to be a possible way to hide a core1 from curious eyes and advertise large stations to the wide public?

I'd really like it to stay this way :-)

[Connor]

The render distance of these models vary greatly. Some (like a core1 depot-style) renders around 13K but the larger ones are usually seen across an entire system (Like the Newark Station-style)

Original PoB models render from 30k.

Are render distances subject to change or is this going to be a possible way to hide a core1 from curious eyes and advertise large stations to the wide public?

I'd really like it to stay this way :-)

I believe a lot of this is down to LoD ranges set using the model (Not through the PoB system). I'll have to point this one to the devs.

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[Skorak]

Yeah we might want to equalise those. Worth for debate to what.

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[LuckyOne]

Yeah we might want to equalise those. Worth for debate to what.

Please don't, or have a copy of the models that could be used for more, khm ... nefarious purposes

[First_Prime]

Greetings Everyone,

I am not an owner nor am I involved in a construction of Player Owned Bases (POB) but I will put my two cents worth in anyway.

I think changing the look of the POB is great idea!!! One question which comes to mind right away though, is how would a new player or a player who is not familiar with a particular system know at a glance which base is an NPC base and which one is a POB. Do not know if it is important but I think it is something worth mentioning.

Replacing the traditional looking bases with better looking designs and more of a selection is a smart way to spur some extra activity on the server. Unfortunately, as has already been pointed out by someone on this thread, the limiting factor to expanding on the idea of this thread is the relatively low number of players that are involved in POB activity. If we can increase the number of players involved in owning or building the bases it would benefit not only the those players who are directly involved in the POB construction but the server community as a whole.

To address the issue stated above I would like to make several suggestions which might help to increase the number of base owners and the number of players involved in the POB activity. It is my belief that one of the main reasons that more people do not get involved in building POB is because it is a full time job to maintain them. It is one thing to put in the effort to build a base but it is something completely different to maintain it constantly over a period of many months. The maintenance of the POB is what is causing a lot of people to stay away from this activity. Addressing this issue will allow to gradually increase the number of POB and as result of it the number of people involved it the activity surrounding them.

I think the solution to this is pretty straight forward and can be easily incorporated in the existing infrastructure. Here is what I propose, the Server Administrators will function as a management / maintenance company just as it is done in real life. Base owners can choose to make monthly payments to the Server Administrators (or some other entity) to maintain the base at 100% level. This will allow players to build bases, make their payments and go on vacation without having to worry that the base will fade away.

Also, I would introduce an insurance policy in the event that the base has been destroyed (no different than in real life). As long as the owner is current on their payments the base will be restored at no cost to the owner in the event that it had been destroyed. The core IV base is just too large of an investment to be destroyed. Players who have invested a lot of their time and effort to build a core IV base just to see it destroyed will loose interest in this type of activity or worse.

I would also recommend that all payments for maintenance and destruction insurance be made only in Scientific Data (the amount to be determined). I think the introduction of the SD was a great idea and making payments in SD will help to maintain its usefulness. Lets face it, there are only so many players and there only so many special weapons that are needed on the server. Monthly payments in SD will breathe new life in SD concept.

Thank you all for reading

[Mercury]

The render distance of these models vary greatly. Some (like a core1 depot-style) renders around 13K but the larger ones are usually seen across an entire system (Like the Newark Station-style)

Original PoB models render from 30k.

Are render distances subject to change or is this going to be a possible way to hide a core1 from curious eyes and advertise large stations to the wide public?

I'd really like it to stay this way :-)

I believe a lot of this is down to LoD ranges set using the model (Not through the PoB system). I'll have to point this one to the devs.

I believe the larger stations rendering at a small distance looks silly. Just popping out of nothing. But a small station rendering from afar is also pointless. Them staying like this makes more sense to me however unbalanced that might sound.