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I don't meant to burst anyone's bubble... (pun intended)

Author
Lammeth
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#1 - 2013-05-18 03:34:54 UTC
So I recently started researching what it takes to become an Interdictor pilot, and I realized a mildly infuriating annoyance that I believe is one of many examples that makes this game "hard to understand" by new players.

You have 2 items that are needed when flying an Interdictor; an "Interdiction Sphere Launcher I" and "Warp Disrupt Probes."

If you "get info" on the "Interdiction Sphere Launcher I" it states under the "Attributes" section that it is "Used with (chargegroup): Interdiction Probe." Now I get that if you expand the proper market groups, you will eventually find the "Warp Disrupt Probe" under "Ammunition & Charges -> Probes -> Interdiction Probes," but simply using the search box, the term "Interdiction Probe" or even just "Interdiction" will not reveal the "Warp Disrupt Probe."

Which brings me to the issues with the way things are named. The "Interdiction Sphere Launcher I" name in no way matches up with "Interdiction Probes" nor "Warp Disrupt Probe." Why is the word "Sphere" used when the launcher is actually launching probes that MAKE spheres? Also, why do every other probe in the game end with an "I", yet the "Warp Disrupt Probe" does not?

Another item I would like to point out, the "Description" of modules like a projectile module list which ammo types can be used with the module; the "Interdiction Sphere Laucher I" does not have this in it's description. In fact, the description again mentions "this launcher produces a warp disruption sphere," which does not mention "probe" anywhere.

Additionally, it would be nice if you could make it easier to find charges by right-clicking the "Used with (chargegroup)" attribute. This would apply to any module that requires charges. Perhaps it would open that market group or something.

TL;DR: The naming format for "Interdiction Sphere Launcher I" and "Warp Disrupt Probes" is confusing and inconsistent with other modules and charges. I recommend the names should be changed in a way that helps to make more sense. I recommend changing "Warp Disrupt Probe" to "Interdiction Probe I," and possibly changing "Interdiction Sphere Launcher I" to "Interdiction Probe Launcher I."