Should the chat list display a region instead of a system?

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I just had an idea, I dont know if it possible, but if the regional chatlist was implemented, then it could be a good idea to give every faction, a sort of version of the TLAGSNET police factions have. Except instead of scanning folk who used lanes/gates, it would scan anyone who passed by an npc (ship or base) of the same faction. So for instance if an OC player passed by java, or an IMG NPC patrol, they would pop up on any IMG player's net. This makes sense, because INRP NPCs are supposed to be people too, and would report things like this, it also makes sentry stations do their job.

This would somewhat make up for how it would be harder to find people, but in an INRP way. Police would still be the ones to get the benefit of lanes/gates. Also if this was implemented, I think all the scanners (including TLAGSNET) should be able to see the ID, and shiptype. It doesnt make sense that they can scan weapons/cargo but not the ID or IFF which is MORE visible than the cargo - you only need to be within 10Ks to see the IFF, you need to be within at LEAST 4Ks, AND scan, to see the cargo.

The downsides of this would be:

A: Im not sure if it can be done, but if TLAGSNET can be, this seems possible.

B: It reduces the benefit of the police TLAGSNET in comparison, which may mean police factions need another bonus, to make them as appealing as military factions.


What do you think?

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