In some cases, for instance, targeting, a person is better.Īs a former trucker myself (Stardriver was actually my CB handle back then) I feel we can both appreciate what it's like to travel long distances alone. I design my ships to run themselves, and if there is another person available they perform tasks normally left to automation. Without a goal they get bored and then either get disruptive or leave, or both.

In a multiplayer world everyone is happy as long as they have something to do. You tell me why they're there.Īll my ships are made for multiplayer. Yet every bridge scene has people sitting at consoles fondling touchscreens. The Enterprise could boldly go where no one has gone before without a crew.

When the Pedro actually gets to a mine site and starts working, you can't have enough crew.

Having a bunch of people around can take the boredom out of a long trip.

The more eyes you have looking for hazards, the better.

Efficient routes for prospects need to be plotted. Prospects need to be identified and charted.

It's a deep space exploration mining vessel.

There's always something that needs to be fixed.

Food needs to be grown, stored and prepared.

There is a Mess Hall and hydroponics systems.

It can be done with a script, but some people enjoy the challenge.

The ship is essentially cargo containers with stuff attached to them.

The short answer is everything you have automated.

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