I think that the EVE style multiplayer would be neat. However, trying to work this out in my head, I don't know how it would be possible. Would the "campaign" be open to anyone who wants to play online? Would you have to schedule a match for a contested system? Would clans/guilds/alliances be able to control swaths of space and defend it against others? From what I can see you have a few options with respect to combat in contested systems: 1. Real Time - Enemy f
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The AI doesn't currently avoid your cannons. There are much better placements for your cannons than at the entrances to your solar system - use them to protect key structures would be a better idea. Increasing their range so they can hit the jump point is rather absurd, as it would remove any need for any other type of mobile defense. If you rely only on cannons and you they get bypassed, then it is time to build a defensive fleet. The fewer turtle option
I've been a long time lurker here. Browsing during downtime at work Anyways, this Fleet Composition issue is killing me. An entire fleet of Capital Ships would be uttlerly useless in a real game - versus either a human or a tough AI. The key factor is their movement speed. You can easily out manouver a capital ship fleet with frigates and cruisers to counter attack the undefended systems tha