Dead eh?

[Hylden]

I'm not quite getting why docking should count as a death to be honest.

Docking at a safe port seems like a perfectly legitimate method of running like the fleeing cowards are, especially for traders trying to wait pirates out.

Maybe if Repair costs were increased it would stop people taking advantage of it?

I don't agree. In diverse combat situations, if the odds are overwhelming, you run for your life. You are no use dead. Better dock, get help, come out and attack. And in combat, if I dock to replenish, i won't buy b/b nor repair my ship. Just get ammo, or weapons if I lose them. That's all. Shield back on full should be enough for a player who just docked after he sustained damage.