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flash525
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We've already got Universal Consoles, and we've already got Universal Bridge Officer Slots. How about Universal Console Slots? Lets say you were playing in a Carrier and had a 3/3/3 console setup, but wanted a bit more assault ability one day, or a bit more hull/heal ability the next. You'd have a slot to put any console you like (though said console slots don't necessarily need to be limited to one).
A good idea, or not?
A good idea, or not?
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If one likes power creep, it's a good idea.
If one doesn't like power creep, the idea stinks on ice.
It's that simple.
If you want Uni consoles, they would have to take away a Tac IMO.
IKS Korrasami (Fleet B'rel Bird of Prey Retrofit T5-U)
Perhaps with that solution, but I really prefer moving all these ability consoles to devices. We already have devices that act like an ability granting console (Subspace Field Modulator anyone?), it's not that far of a stretch to extend the same logic to this.
The overhyped concern about power creep is pretty much pointless, power creep is going to happen. Guess what, this is an MMO, and it's going to happen people like it or not. What you can influence is the feedback on where this creep is put. I don't know about you, but I'd like more of a reason to actually use some of the ability consoles that we bought/earned.
So contrary to your assertion, it's really not that simple....
Universal slots would change the entire balance of the game. Ships would no longer have characteristics unique to thier class.
For example:
Science ship with subsystem targeting and 30% more shields than an equivalent tac vessel, now has multiple tac consoles.
God forbid this includes universal boff slots...
Did he really just say that?
Klingon Birds of Prey give up a weapon slot, hull & shields, and a BOFF slot for universal slotting and the battle cloak.
Now everything serms to get a universal slot (even LtCom?), battle cloaks, even hangars.
I want a hangar for my B'rel. To launch more B'rels. Wouldnt that be great?
IKS Korrasami (Fleet B'rel Bird of Prey Retrofit T5-U)
Maybe if hey raised the level cap to 60 and added T6 ships id be for them having 10 console slots...but if that happened i'd also want much stronger lvl 60 enemies to warrant the need.
You're thinking way too small here, my fellow warrior. I want a hangar for my B'Rel that can launch Hegh'tas!