Let's Talk Fuel

[rwx]

I stumbled across this thread as I had similar thoughts about a fuel system in the past.
I feel it is "a bit too much" to punish players from flying around (gameplay fun wise), but this could be balanced away.

Here is some input:

• I support the reasoning of @Kauket and @9th.Legion to not overcomplicate the game.
  
• I like @St.Denis idea with an auxiliary propulsion system at reduced speed to make running out of full not a death sentence.
  
• I don't see why only mid-size transports should get a bonus. E.g. the Kujira or the Titanic are already tanker ships.
  
• You can already RP a ship with fuel by using perishable MOX. As you run out it, you can deactive your shields and move with limited speed.
  But this is boring, if you encounter no person on your way. I guess afk-trading is not the intention. We have barges for that.
  
• Instead of adjusting prices and ship holds, you could simply reduce the cargo unit occupation setting of the commodities.
  
• Keep in mind there are rumors about a cargo piracy feature for all ships. If you forcefully take the fuel out of a trader and it's stranded/has reduced escape capatilities, fleeing is no longer an option.
  
• If you are really RP focused, then certain engines should only work with certain fuel. (E.g. gallic engines with Promethene and capital ship engines with H-Fuel)
  
• Depending on the degree of complexity you can also affect further systems. If you ran out of energy fuel (MOX), your core regeneration should be nullified and you are not able to use shields or weapons.
  

The final point is to indicate, that it would significantly limit the fun of the game. This would certainly result in even less activity. As much as I welcome a feature for realism, it certainly wouldn't be beneficial for an arcade game like Freelancer.