Why can't Corsairs use Tigershark instead of bugged Arwing

[mjolnir]

So as many know the corsair Arwing has some "small" problems.

Sometimes following bugs appear, they can sometimes be fixed by rebooting the computer, but there is no telling when they come back.

1. Randomly your guns disappear.
Nobody around can see what guns do you have mounted. Nobody can see or hear your shots.

2. CDs and missiles doesn't work
If you hit the firing key you hear the sound and loose the ammo but nothing happens.

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This is unfair to both the enemy and the users of this ship. For this reasons already 4 months ago some Corsairs decided to use Civilian ship - The Tigershark

Infocard:

The Tiger Shark is one of the best fighter ships currently available for civilians in The Border Worlds. This Light fighter is relatively expensive for its class, but its unmatched power, agility, and reliability are well enough to compensate the price. Built by Rhienland corporations the Tiger Shark is a popular choice for rich freelancers from all Sirius houses.

Sold on: IMG base - IMG is neutral to Corsairs, the IMG player faction(CR) is allied with corsair faction(TBH).

Some corsairs even asked officially to get the ship:
http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?sh...;hl=Tiger+Shark


Comparison of Tigershark vs Arwing in stats:


Tigershark
Guns: 2x Class 8, 2x Class 9
Powerplant: 8000/800
Armor: 5 600
bats/bots: 36/36
turning rate (Flstat number): 1.6

Arwing
Guns: 2x Class 8, 2x Class 9
Powerplant: 8000/800
Armor: 5 500
bats/bots: 36/36
turning rate (Flstat number): 1.533

All guns on Arwing are placed much more closer together so it's a better aiming platform.
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Subjective: I can't tell any difference between flying both ships. Neither can I see any difference in size.

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Conlusion
These ships are almost exactly identical, there is nothing extra to be gained from using one of them instead of the other.

Since they are the same you can in RP look on it as if Corsairs are flying the Arwing while you see Tigershark.

If we take a look on the civilian aspect then:
1. As Gronath pointed out to me: who would protect "civilian" ships from being sold to anybody?

2. Half the NPC pirate factions on the server use the civilian line of ships (Eagle, Hawk, Starblazer...)

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What is the community consensus and admin opinion on this?

(Please no flaming, serious reasons why yes/no).


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EDIT: oopps global posted about the same... is it possible to merge the threads?

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