I used this when I was starting out in single player and made this.
http://i.imgur.com/Icz2tL6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Icz2tL6.jpg
A Nameless Guide for Ship Classifications..
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I\'m with the idea that these classifications should be role, not by mass.
You could have a Bucket class that is 94732 blocks of dirt with no weaponry. I\'d hardly call it a Dreadnought.
I have Cruiser designs that are Frigate sized. Packed with turrets, shields and thrusters but hardly anything else - they\'re able to be small because everything is placed with efficiency, purpose, and compactness in mind. The smaller I can make it, the less thrust it needs to move, and the less hull I need to protect it, which also makes for a lighter ship. Something like 90% actual purpose and only 10% aesthetic.
You could have a Bucket class that is 94732 blocks of dirt with no weaponry. I\'d hardly call it a Dreadnought.
I have Cruiser designs that are Frigate sized. Packed with turrets, shields and thrusters but hardly anything else - they\'re able to be small because everything is placed with efficiency, purpose, and compactness in mind. The smaller I can make it, the less thrust it needs to move, and the less hull I need to protect it, which also makes for a lighter ship. Something like 90% actual purpose and only 10% aesthetic.
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Just, a really bad one.
What you\'re talking about, and what was talked about earlier, with roles, is kind of part of the same problem. That\'s why I\'m currently working on a new table - just having fun working out the approximate measurements for size categories.
For roles, I would recommend MisterVec\'s guide to ship roles - it\'s very thoughtfully laid out.
If you want to help out, give a poke at my guide help request
What you\'re talking about, and what was talked about earlier, with roles, is kind of part of the same problem. That\'s why I\'m currently working on a new table - just having fun working out the approximate measurements for size categories.
For roles, I would recommend MisterVec\'s guide to ship roles - it\'s very thoughtfully laid out.
If you want to help out, give a poke at my guide help request
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Well now.. here\'s a surprise. Didn\'t think my class guide would even survive another barrage of new-comers.
Anyways.. I believe the overall issue is a historical one and one that can never really be solved. That said, I\'m also thinking of releasing other documentation I use when building things.
Anyways.. I believe the overall issue is a historical one and one that can never really be solved. That said, I\'m also thinking of releasing other documentation I use when building things.