I saw a lot of complaints about power trading when I was here in .84, I'm seeing a lot now in .85. I'm aware that steps were taken to try and cut down on it, but the impression I'm gettting is what's actually happened is the Zoner Guard ID has gotten a bad rep. (See Dab's thread on fixing it, amongst other topics). People are also worried that if ZG ID gets a nerf, their faction will be the next one to get abused.
So, an alternative. Instead of fighting a losing war against it, because to my mind as long as there are battleships and cap8 armor it's going to happen, just seperate it out from the factions entirely. Hence, a powertrader ID
Quote:This player is a player who can
Trade. That's it. Period. Nothing else.
This player may not be pirated OR
If this player is stopped by pirates he is required to pay a tax of 1000 credits per unit of cargo size.
Is never considered to be trading OORP when flying a "Power-train"
May fly - Transport, Large Transport, Train, Heavy Train, Advanced Train, "Power train."
Add a new base hidden in Penn somewhere that sells the ID and the "Power train." This would be a cut price A-train, say 100mil credits or less. In bright neon colors.
