Jumpdrives

[FynnMcScrap]

I wish the new jump system was not implemented until the barge rework was completed. That being stated, I do see some of the merits of the new system. One of the positive aspects of jumping (as Congress) was the faction interaction we had. Jumps became coordinated events that took time, effort, and cooperation among faction members. It is a great alternative to the standard "grind". We quickly came to realize the merits of jumping for base supplies and moving large amounts of cargo to other PoB's for RP/contract purposes. This new system adds a new depth to the amount of coordination jumps will take. The only issue I foresee with the new system is refueling. With the ability to only jump within a set distance of space (I believe it was mentioned a max of 4 systems), some of the systems that will need to be utilized may be fully hostile, or at best undockable. While there is the arguement of "you'll just have to bring additional fuel ships" is a somewhat valid arguement, it does not solve the problem. Additional fuel ships would require less of the original cargo. Let's not make jumping completely obsolete or useless. Remember, not everyone shares the same play style. Some of us really enjoy the in faction interaction of coordinated jump events.
I do have a couple of suggestions that would alleviate the need for additional fuel ships, while still providing a more balanced jump system. These are merely suggestions, but please, take a moment to look them over and put serious consideration in to them. A single suggested fix, combination of, or use of all (in my opinion) would benefit the new jump system.

1. Reduce the amount of fuel required to jump.
   
2. Allow larger transport ships to jump.
   
3. Extend the jump system to include more than 4 systems.
   
4. Add neutral "refueling" stations throughout Sirius (more freelancer bases).
   

+1

And dont start QQing about congress.

I joined a jumping convoy with Fynn as a Newb.
It was fun, and it took longer that me simply flying there.

Like all tools, a JD can be used ... or misused.
Stop blaming the tool, stop blaming some single faction or individual players.

Look at yourself, ask : what can I do ? What do I want to do ?
If this is maximizing cash over RP :

Bad news ...: sooner or later you will always be nerfed.

If it´s having fun and interacting with others :
Start working together even with those you DO NOT LIKE TO MEET.

All else is simply some sort of weird self fulfillment.

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Ok. Now look. You telling me that we were jumping only for our benefits. So he're is something for you now: After each jump we transfered 20% of our cash (only 6 people were in it) to 1 account and splittted them to every new person that came to server. If take me than i bought 7 5k transports to new people and even presented 1 Liberty battlecruiser to 1 guy who wanted to patrol so much and asked me to give him cash. Also presented alot of my own ships to others. I spent more than 7 billion helping others in game. So don't say that. Even now when i'm not jump trading i'm trying to help new guys few when i got some cash in my ship. And i'm constructing base now to build cheap modules for everyone just to make everyone play better and have more fun and also will sell then some ore so people could get more cash without mining and looking for miner. And with Jump trading my work will be much faster. If you don't know all picture, don't say anything understand???
And you think in jump trading there is no interact in game? ok. When you ever saw 5-10 transports flying togather in convoy? nowere because such convoy is "calling" pirates and noone fill fly like that. And in jump trade they are. We interract with each other more than i'm talking in other plases when not jumping.

Just tossing a few millions at Newbies is no use.
Cash is easy,
we all have plenty of cash.

Teach them the rules, teach them the lore and the fluff
Take responsibility

And stop QQing

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FynnMcScrap, Foreman of Tinkers Haven