Quote:Some weapons like the supernova may of been designed by the likes of the order, but its sold by the zoners, which means almost everyone can get them.
This is a rather interesting statement to me... As it promotes the use of Non-standard weapons by selling location rather than RP. Supernovas are are sold on a Zoner Base, so they're free to everyone even the enemies of their allies.
Wait, Order MK2 Battleship Guns, in addition to Corsair, Outcast, Bretonian and other Order guns are sold at several Zoner Bases too... That means BHG and House Factions along with any other pirate faction can use them, right?
Personally im all for faction specific supernovas, as long as they're varied in stats.
ex
higher refire, but lower damage output
lower refire, but higher damage output
higher projectile speed, lower refire /or damage
lower projectile speed, higher refire /or damage
As for comments such as "How could other factions develop a weapon based on the Order's Supernova, if inRP the Order wouldnt allow others to use it?" Well.... Simple answer, progression of technology. Contrary to certain beliefs RP needs to be dynamic. Factions that currently dont have bombers or capital ships, in certain situations will find that they need a ship of equal power and begin developing them, and its the same for weapons.