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' Wrote:I didn't miss the point at all, the 2D restriction of your game map can be overcome by having links that are more than 1.41 lengths long (1.41 being sqrt(2), the length between NY and Texas for example.) I think the Honshu-S13 one is 10-20 long, by comparison.
At which point you run out of space due to the map size cap, and overall system congestion. 3D map would be cool, but FL wouldn't be able to make the illusion of one based on system placement work. There's too many systems crammed into not enough space. If it makes you feel any better about Freelancer's faux-physics, just think of the map as a top-down view, with the system placement ranging wildly above and below the plain.
' Wrote:You mad
No, I just see no need for the hostility you kick out as standard.
EDIT: Hyperdrive is capped on fuel, so yes it does. Plus it's a gimmick additon that isn't fully reflected in lore yet. Not to mention the fact that Omicron Major is in another star cluster altogether, only accessible by hypergate. Placing it on the game map where it currently is is a misnomer.