(10-13-2025, 01:43 PM)Barrier Wrote: Consider that when you say "the rp is just shit", there isn't really any proactive fix mechanically. Imo, if we incentivize piracy directly, people will get more used to actually rping as and with pirates, because there'll be a larger encounter volume. Improvement by practice and all that. And this volume will actually let us easily identify the problem players who hardly say anything, because they would be doing it multiple times a week instead of like one time per month like it is now.
And yes, I'm aware that the rules around rp quality can change, but that's basically the nuclear option, so why not try some other stuff first if you were serious about making changes?
Regarding the bots: is it really that big of a problem? I know they exist, but surely a trader can't just keep avoiding a pirate every time, they'd waste time and lose money. Presumably even traders have real lives that they have to go back to, so logging off essentially cuts into your CSU. Another volume issue I suppose. At least there's an easy fix there with removing names, but what would be the consequences?
Reward exceptional pirate and trader RP, simples - I know it's not an in-game mechanic, but it's a start you can do today, you have the skills
