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Idea: Clone "Switching"

Author
Spugg Galdon
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2011-12-13 21:49:56 UTC  |  Edited by: Spugg Galdon
I've heard many people say over the years:

"I can't come on a low/null sec roam tonight cause I'm in the wrong clone" (+4s or +5s or something expensive)

I believe this is a problem for PvP in EvE as it ends up being a barrier for players to enter low/null sec looking for PvP. People have suggested that we should drastically reduce the clone jump cool down timer but I disagree. People have also suggested that "Learning" implants should be removed all together. However I also disagree.

My suggestion is to introduce "Clone Switching".

Clone Switching is similar to Jump Cloning. However it wouldn't have a cool down timer (or if it did a very short time of say an hour). It would also be restricted to switching in the same station where you have a clone installed. This way you could switch into a clone with the correct implants for the role you intend to fill within the gang for PvP without having to worry about jump clone timers as once the roam is over you can switch back to the clone you were originally in. Clone switching doesn't have the advatage of being able to instantly travel across the galaxy which means you have to physically move to your clone in order to switch.

Would this mechanic benefit EvE and generate more PvP?


Edit: How did I triple post? I got ganked!