Would it be possible to have a sector (or two) set aside for DM style play with the opportunity to hire(?) ships and equipment, maybe from a Tournament Station, in order to have some chance to fight Vets with competitive equipment?

As i understand it devs don't really want to go back to deathmatch style of gameplay, so, unlikely.

But, just ask someone to use equipement that you can use too, most will agree.
Also it doesn't really take too long to get some of the best weapons.
Not to mention you can equip stuff you don't have licences too in some places in grey (just remember it's dangerous there).

Cheers Maq, I'd forgotten about grey space purchases.

I best go make some $$$ then.

CAPTURE THE FLAG!! CAPTURE THE FLAG!!!

Yea, that would be fun. I think I'd prefer a Domination mode though :)

Bombing run?

I dunno, I think there are a lot of good reasons to have a thunderdome arena sector... You can get people watching, gambling... (there could be a number of "cameras" stationed around the ring)

Build a giant translucent sphere to house the fights. Sell tickets...

Hell, if we could get Guild decals, we could even do sponsorship.

Thunderdome is neat idea

[Stamp of Fail]

*Takes the stamp of fail, beats Kierky with it*

Clean yerself off man, and offer criticism

Well, it doesn't have to go back to deathmatch style gameplay, however a sector dedicated to games like CTF or some kind of death match would be lots of fun. I know I for one really miss the CTF days of the beta because the whole VO community mobilized and got super into the game when we had that. There was nation pride, and lots of excitement and interaction beyond simple fighting in one sector (Sedina B-8)

It could even be done under the guise of "content" as well.

After years of battle and unrest, the Serco and Itani forces have reached an uneasy truce in Sector ****. Instead of dedicating their energies to destroying each other, now opposing nations and pilots can dedicate themselves and even unite in the spirit of competition in the Universal Games (or whatever name you want). Teams, nations, and guilds compete in Capture the flag style game play, deathmatch arenas, and other forms of gameplay (hunt the rabbit... or whatever else you can think of) while spectators look on in excitement. Serco with Itani, united in the spirit of the games. How long will it last? Nobody knows, but for now, in one sector at least, the divisions, hatreds, and generation-held vendettas are put aside to compete for the ultimate honor of Champion of the games.

Or something to that extent. I like the idea of spectators being able to bet, even dynamic odds being placed by NPC bookies, and all sorts of fun that will make watching as much fun as playing.

I'm sure it's been discussed before, but just thought I'd throw my idea out there in case it hadn't.

It's been discussed many, many times. Maybe it will happen some day, but no time soon.

moth football with jacks?