Mining

[DearMatthew]

Well, perhaps we're putting off the inevitable.

Here is my solution, although you may not agree.

Some background: Sirius was basically a diamond in the rough. When citizens came to Sirius they had nothing but their ships. To me the role of mining has been underplayed, and the unequivocal importance of the industry has been blatantly ignored. Mining is needed to provide everything in Sirius, from ships to buildings.

So instead of making a dynamic economy, since that would nerf mining even further, because you change hauling distances, why not lead with what we had.

Sure, 49 may have been a mistake, but what if it was a good one? For once it was nice to see other people mining, and despite common belief, we actually RP'd more than power mined. Earnings were more in the 25m's for me. And to be honest, it established the best teamwork I've ever seen on the server concerning mining and transports.

So, what I'm proposing is reinstate the field to it's old glory, and expand upon the idea. Throw in more fields of the same value placed in similar scenario's. That way people will spread out, and actually use the mining ship.

It's not abuse worthy either because, after mining for an hour(s) your eyes bleed. I mean, hell, I liked to trade during my mining spree. I actually enjoyed the inconsistency, switching back and forth between the two.

I don't see what's so wrong with mining for decent money. I mean we're still in beta so we should try it out at least.

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<div align="right">~R Fang</div>