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Cargo Blocker should offer a spoof option

Dec 06, 2009 Impavid link
The cargo blocker is a big bullseye right now. If you have it equipped I know I want to kill that trader. What would be cool is if you could CHOOSE what cargo you show when you get scanned. Would open up a neat new dimension to the cargo scan/block game.
Dec 06, 2009 Aticephyr link
Very interesting idea. It'd need a disadvantage (energy drain while in use or something similar). In general, I like.
Dec 06, 2009 Dr. Lecter link
I think there needs to be some limit to what you can choose as the spoof display. After a learning curve, pirates should be able to spot potential fakes. Disagree it needs a substantive nerf, however. Keeping it S-port/Aelous Light Moth only will be quite sufficient.
Dec 06, 2009 Aticephyr link
Disagree it needs a substantive nerf, however. Keeping it S-port/Aelous Light Moth only will be quite sufficient.
I don't think I'm understanding you correctly... as restricting such an option to one ship is a substantive nerf.

Either way, I think the spoof idea is a good one, nerfs or no.

Edit: Maybe a high price tag for a spoofing option? God knows we need money sinks (and if the spoof means that you're more likely to survive and have to pay less if you're on your own, it pays for itself pretty quickly).
Dec 06, 2009 Dr. Lecter link
In a way, yes. But one that encourages diversity of ships rather than penalizing the use of the item across the board.
Dec 06, 2009 skelbley08 link
I agree; having a blocker just cries out "Shoot me! I have something valuable!"

I wholeheartedly support this.
Dec 07, 2009 incarnate link
Yes, we know. We just haven't made it yet.
Dec 07, 2009 Impavid link
sweeeeet.
Dec 07, 2009 Aticephyr link
+1