Player Features and Ideas Discussion

[EW]

1. - Would like to be able to change ECM Modules while in space,
Just like ships can change their ammo.
ECM boats become un-useful very quickly while in a fleet.

Dont think its fair that ships can change their ammo when ever they want, but ECM boats can not change their ecm's.
If a fleet comes up against different fleet types, they have no problems because all they have to do is change their ammo.
but then ecm boats become useless on each new gang they come across, because ecm modules can not be change like ships can change ammo while in space.

Maybe implement a 60 day skill called - "ECM Specialist", that lets you change the ecm module on the fly while in space.
Also set a limitation on the ecm boat, that if a ecm boat has ecm modules fitted to it, the pilot can not change ammo on the High Slots, but only on the mid slots for ecm modules.

But if that ecm boat does not have ecm modules fitted, then
that ship can change ammo on the high slot.

2. - Would like to have less cap useage on Multispectral ECMs.
they take way too much cap currently, would like to see less cap hogging on Multispectrals,
Implement a - ( 30-60 day skill ) to nigate the cap hogging of multispectrals.

3. - Change the amount of Calibration to be change for less rig Calibration to be able to fit 3 rigs in a ecm boat
instead of the limitations of 2 rigs. specially for blackbirds. currently most rigs for ecm boats cost 200 calibration.
would like to see that lowered, so i can be able to use 3 rigs instead of the limited 2 rigs.



Some of this might not make any sense, but I post this in hopes that ccp comes up with proper ideas from what I wrote.
Thanks for taking the time to read my ideas.

I've not read all that has come before so apologies for any duplication.


I'd like to see low slot modules for the following applications that mirror the Signal Distortion Amplifier:


1. Low slot amplifier of Sensor Dampners (amount increase for effect on both lock range and sensor resolution)

2. Low slot amplifier of Stasis Webifiers (web amount and range)

3. Low slot amplifier of Tracking Disruptor (amount effect on tracking and optimal)

4. Low slot amplifier of Target Painter (greater increase to signature)

5. Low slot or High Slot: amplifier to boost the warp disruption strength and/or range of warp disruption / scramble modules (it would be better as a High?)

How about modules which make it more feasible to dual fit a ship for both PVE and PVP?

Currently, it is pretty much an either-or situation. Fitting for PVE makes you an easy target against the same ship fit for PVP, and PVP fits for mission running just doesn't work. As a result, mission runners in high sec are unlikely to want to engage in PVP with ninjas, and even less likely to want to run missions in low sec.

Obviously, you don't want "I WIN" modules which overly excel at both tasks at the same time, but perhaps something that provides a better compromise between the two opposite setups would be interesting.

For example, one of the obvious differences between PVP and PVE is cap usage. PVE requires sustained cap and favors cap rechargers; PVP requires short-term immediate cap and favors cap boosters. Perhaps a module which can switch between the two modes, via a script? Or something like the ASB or new AAR, which can use cap booster charges, when necessary, but still operates as a less efficient cap recharger when empty?

Definitely some sort of anchorable cyno jammer. Maybe that produces a bubble and prevents warping and or cynos inside.

Not a module, but something like "**** pill" (off course, name should be debated).

Basically, works like a booster, has cca 10-15 minutes duration, upon consumption cloaks ship in space ( same like cloaking module).
To break the cloak you need 30 sec cool down. Cloaked ship under this effect cannot move or do any action other then break the cloak which takes 30 sec. Also MAYBE add option if ship isn't uncloaked by the player, upon expire timer you get logged off. (maybe add you can't take the pill if you have any timers?)

Why?
Well, because i have to go to bathroom and there is no station.

Why not log off?
Then you get kicked out of fleet, and you need to get hold of FC to chuck you another invite which might take some time depending on the moment.

Mid slot damage Control unit - like the low slot one but uses slightly more cap and gives better shield resists than armor resist Aka. the oppersit of the low slot one.

"in between ship size" After burners and MWD's with slightly more speed but harder to fit with higher cap usage of course (1.5mn? 12.5mn? 115mn?)

100mn uses too mutch cap btw and the T2 versions of the mwd's do as well! plz look at this as a balancing issue!

I propose to add a new slot "engine"
And also propose to add new modules "engines"
Divide them into several categories:
maneuvers
speed
The ship has no engine fly slowly
and be shorter than maneuverability.
setting new engines we receive the full maneuverability or
full speed on the player's choice.
Must also make changes to the appearance of
nozzles ship and its jets.

A different concept with weapon-specific defense systems. Each requires charges that are much smaller than standard ammo, and are area of effect focused (so they can be used to defend others, as well as yourself).


Missile 'point defense' mini turrets. Hislot item, only works on missiles within 5km of the ship (not necessarily targeting), causes missile to explode. In certain cases, damage may be taken due to the explosive radius of the nearby missile.

Anti-refraction 'Dust' dispensers. Hislot, only works on lasers. Creates dust cloud around the ship which reduces the effectiveness of all laser attacks in that area. Dust does not follow the ship, but sits in space for 10 seconds or so. Very slow cycle time.

Velocity Dampening Pulse unit. Hislot, only works on projectile ammo. Causes a compression of micro-particles in space to disrupt the path and speed of incoming non-self propelled projectiles within 5km of the ship. Cycles very quickly.

Sisters of EvE Biohazard 'Flak'. Hislot, works against hybrids. Disrupts the atomic core of hybrid charges in an area around the ship. Used by sisters of EvE to cleanup space biohazards.

Hunter-Seaker Drone Bay. Hislot, works against drones. Rogue micro-drones which have been captured and 'tamed' to kill other drones. They are too small to affect even fighter craft, but due to their enhanced AI and speed, are extremely capable of taking out drones within their area. Due to their lack of onboard fuel cells, they have to repeatedly return to the ship to refuel after each engagement, but unless engaged, will patrol close to the ship. As long as the bay is active, it uses cap and 'microdrone' charges. Multiple waves (or cycles of the drone bay) of micro drones may be needed to take out a light drone.


Crazy new form of defense that is tailored specifically to the weapon being used against you. Obviously, not effective enough to nullify an opponents attacks, and due to the hislot usage and area-of-effect impact, would see much more use in small faction warfare gangs where the enemies armaments might actually be determined beforehand.

how about drone repair paste?

you can use it to repair armor and hull on the drones in your drone bay

Idea for a new module : mid slot module ; "defense screen".
The module use a lot of cap, and have a significant cooldown, or not, I don't really know. When activated, the module makes a super shield which absorb damage proportionaly to the damages done : the more dps you receive, the more the module absorb.

Exemple : you get targeted by a whole fleet ; you activate the defense screen which operate for, say, 20s. During these 20 seconds, incoming damage are reduced proportionaly to the damages received. So the whole ennemy fleet is firing at you, so the screen absorb the most part (let's say 75%) ; as people see they are not hurting you, some stop firing, so the screen absorb less, and you take more damage, until it colapse.

To determine the absorbed damage, you can use the ship shield hp : each % of your shield damage you take (before resists), the module absorb one more % (or better, use a square function), but the percentage decrease each second, so the module is really the most effective when you take heavy sustained damages.