npc spawning distances

[Maddox]

Is it possible to change the distance at which npc's spawn?

I tend to play at times of low server usage and having 2 GRN cruiser groups appear together 2k away i not my idea of fun. What's the point in having a scanner with a 12k range? At best it's a PITA, at worst, it makes the game almost unplayable.

I was playing the other day when 14 players were on and had a GRN battleship appear right on top of me, insta-firing. Dead before I could do a thing. Cargo which I'd spent ages accumulating gone. Yay!

I can't see any logical reason as to why the limit should be as it is, but perhaps I'm missing something.

Anyone else?

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