5.3 - Hotfix 1

[Leo]

Hopefully it'll perform better when fixed. Cool concept otherwise. I'm guessing Smugglers could get an exempt from this mechanic, though? Or maybe give them a command of sorts to align their reputation with the faction they want to smuggle for.

I absolutely love the idea of the cargo being restricted by the ID you carry.

For example, how much easier would it have been when we all first started if when on a lawful ID and trying to buy something which was RP Contraband for that ID if a console message came up saying something like "Sorry, you can't purchase "X Commodity" because "Faction ID" wouldn't ever touch "X Commodity" - To haul "X Commodity" Please use another character from "X Faction"

Adjust npc prices depending on your repsheet with that faction.
You're unfriendly: You have to pay more
You're neutral: Normal price
You're friendly: You pay less
You're affiliated: You basically get it for free

The opposite could be applied for the selling-to-station prices.

I also like this a lot. Freelancers not getting the tesco clubcard deal but the flat rate of everywhere which may be higher or lower than anywhere else.

This would be a much, much better implementation of this idea, and I'd be onboard with it.

This. This is the best compromise between getting what the players want and the Dev's vision. It would incentivize players to use the Rep system as Haste mentioned and would also allow those who wish to not participate in it an option to still trade as it was before.

Edit: ...and before anyone says it, this is coming from someone who only trades to and from POBs and does not do normal trading from NPC stations. Just because I don't like a change does not make me a silent power trader

Then why do you care then? Variety in possible trade routes between factions would be a positive change. Otherwise there's not much difference of which faction you trade with between the houses. It's also a good candidate for faction perks that enables a boost of trading activity for a certain NPC faction.

Why do I care when I don't normally participate in it? Good question. It's because I despise being forced into a game system I don't want to participate in. I loathe having things gated from me just because I choose to play an independent trader. Just because I don't utilize a certain game system doesn't mean I don't have an opinion or stance on it. I do agree something needs to be done about the silent power-traders. Ask anyone, I hate them as much as the next individual, but this...this ain't it.

Also, don't take my tone as hostile. I'm just passionate about this mod considering how damn long I've been around. This place is like a second home to me and I really enjoy being here. So when something is changed that goes against what I've enjoyed, I might come off as heated. I am thankful for the continued development of the mod over the past 20 years and the passion the devs still have for it. Don't take my frustration as disrespect or anger--it's not meant that way.

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