Fairplay vs Roleplay

[Knjaz]

Well, didn't read all pages due to lack of time, but I'll throw my 2 capwhorish cents in.

When we'll get a system that will be able to measure not just ship equipment and numbers, but also skills, ping and other factors affecting the battle, both in-game and ooc/out-game ones, (but player skill comes first), then I'll, maybe, vote for the fairplay.

Until then, it all sounds like "get your snub here so I can kill you cause Im better then you in snubfights".
My answer? "Bring the capship yourself, Im better in them!"

From personal experience: I'd rather fight against 5-8 ranseurs, then 10-14 sabres. It's way easier and also more entertaining.


As for superior number, better equipment, etc.

Holding off your numbers nullifies the recruitment work you or your faction has done.
Holding off higher class ships/better equipment nullifies the effect from tens/hundreds of RL hours spent on trading/mining.
Last but not least - chose your targets accordingly. When I went on my RNS against a CR, I totally knew what to expect and was enjoying that. Don't expect the adversary to act like _you want_. Adapt and survive. Then you'll have tons of fun in this game.

P.S. oh damn, I didn't notice the first post date ^^