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Player Owned Carriers
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Ultus Mondash
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#1 - 2012-11-07 17:35:21 UTC
I am wondering if CCP would consider a Player Owned Carrier to launch "Other Players" instead of NPC dronies. These players would be in a "wardroom" stasis, much like docking without the "Captains Quarters" turned on. Players would launch, engage and dock with this carrier. Maybe impose a penality time for damaged ships to be repaired. Carrier Captain does nothing more than assist, maybe through Warfare Links and such. I wonder what the effect on Factional Warfares would be? Or any fleet ingagement in low or null space?
Mathrin
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#2 - 2012-11-07 17:46:27 UTC
I'm sure there are many tech reasons beyond my understanding why this can't happen. What I do know is this won't happen because of exploits. What happens if carried or ship inside logs? Is there character stuck logged in?
IHaveCandyGetInTheVan69
Crouching Woman Hidden Cucumber
#3 - 2012-11-07 21:32:13 UTC
Considering CCP don't seem to like carrier-refitting from what I've heard (even though its one of the few mechanics that actually keeps PVP dynamic) this seems to be in the opposite direction for them so I doubt it would happen.
chatgris
Quantum Cats Syndicate
Of Essence
#4 - 2012-11-08 01:36:26 UTC
IHaveCandyGetInTheVan69 wrote:
Considering CCP don't seem to like carrier-refitting from what I've heard (even though its one of the few mechanics that actually keeps PVP dynamic) this seems to be in the opposite direction for them so I doubt it would happen.


Source?
Zyella Stormborn
Green Seekers
#5 - 2012-11-08 07:00:41 UTC
It sounds like something that could be fun to play with. Make PC pilot-able 'fighters' or mini frigates. Allow carriers to carry them, and players that are logged on can dock up with, jump along with, and fly from a carrier with some type of bonus from it.

It would be almost a mini game, with really the only true advantage being player controlled fighters, but still fun as hell I would think.

Doubt it will ever happen, but that is a nice concept.

+1 for fun concept. ;)

There is a special Hell for people like that, Right next to child molestors, and people that talk in the theater. ~Firefly
dethleffs
Immortalis Inc.
Shadow Cartel
#6 - 2012-11-08 11:36:07 UTC
yeah, we could then introduce the concept of drunk fighters and fighterbombers.
RavenPaine
RaVeN Alliance
#7 - 2012-11-08 15:09:38 UTC
Super Carriers used to have clone vats. With ships stored inside, what you are seeking was basicly available in those days.

Dunno why they nerfed it... I don't think many people used the feature any how.
Spectre Wraith
Darwin Inc.
#8 - 2012-11-09 02:28:23 UTC  |  Edited by: Spectre Wraith
There was speculation for a time the term "Mothership" was taken away from SC for later use as a possible role such as this. CCP even stated that the term "Mothership" did not fit with their general roles in fleets after they were changed/buffed. There still remains some speculation that a Mothership type ship would be similar to or greater then a Titan if CCP ever felt that ship role should be revisited.

So really, who knows.

Dear lord, please help me deal with the insufferable....
Cal Stantson
17eme Chasseurs a Cheval
#9 - 2012-11-09 03:32:49 UTC
Have carrier with frigates in it and ganglinks fitted. Players ship into frigates at the carrier. Mission accomplished.
PhatController
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#10 - 2012-11-09 11:56:22 UTC
What would be the purpose of this?
IHaveCandyGetInTheVan69
Crouching Woman Hidden Cucumber
#11 - 2012-11-09 16:38:12 UTC  |  Edited by: IHaveCandyGetInTheVan69
chatgris wrote:
IHaveCandyGetInTheVan69 wrote:
Considering CCP don't seem to like carrier-refitting from what I've heard (even though its one of the few mechanics that actually keeps PVP dynamic) this seems to be in the opposite direction for them so I doubt it would happen.


Source?


Can't find the source I'm afraid it was just a forum post a while back where it was stated that it was intended for use out of combat and they had thought of revising it.