Potential Impact of the Barge on RP

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I like this Idea...
The Barge for all:)

One suggestion would be to restrict the docking capability of the barge either by
- make the barge capable of docking on a very few stations - perhaps only on Shipyards
OR - making it impossible to dock anywhere (the player can then F1 in space - not an ideal solution)

This way, the player operating the barge cannot do independent trade runs, so no OORP noobs flying barges.
Else people might just do in-system trades with minimal margin per commodity but will yield large profits based on volume.

With this change, the Barge will require possibly 2-3 teams - 1 for loading materials from bases, 1 for security along the trip and 1 for unloading materials at destination.
Besides, from the design of the barge it appears that it was meant to serve this purpose - Much like an Oil tanker rather than an oil truck.

If this is done though, the cargo capacity might need adjustment - so as the captain can pay off the Loaders, Unloaders, Security and not to forget - insurance:)

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<span style="font-family:Century Gothic">Spec - Independent Trader</span>
Small Transport - Hauling without earning

Current Status: Inactive - Too Much Work and Travel