Next Update - Hauling Contracts

[Nacho]

Really excited for the next big update! Finally adding some extra game play to the later stages.
All the contracts seem pretty exciting, and will finally give you a reason to make certain types of ships in a sense.

However, one concern I have is regarding the hauling contracts. They cover massive distances, which with further testing, may be good or bad. But, the thing I am sort of on the fence about, is what the character will be hauling.

Unless I got it confused, the hauling contract appears to give the player a single package to deliver. I was personally hoping that you'd maybe need a certain amount of cargo space or something to transport a bunch of items, ore, or even a large package(s) from one station to the next. The package is still cool, but I was personally hoping it would be a large load to transport, giving more reason to create big cargo haulers. Hopefully this is something they might do, or are already planning.

Either way, really keen for the upcoming updates! Keep up the great work! :)

[Karmaterrorᵁᴷ]

Agree 100%

I really hope we can get some proper items that we have to pick up. Its more of a delivery mission that a cargo haulling mission atm

A smaller ship with big jump rage will do better than a larger ship with more caro space :(

[Nacho]

Yeah that's my exact thoughts on it. Seems more like a delivery service than a hauling service. I was kinda hoping to make a big cargo ship to bring in the big bucks lol

[Joshuawood]

Since getting items from one location to another might be a little tricky to code. maybe a crate full of goods that needs to be hauled somewhere? either by connector or landing gear?

This should surely be easier to code than items? and you can still build purpose built ships. along with items there is no reason different ones can be different sizes/shapes. would be neat.

I don't know if its a thing at the moment but stations that sell ore really cheap and other stations that buy ore high and sell ingots cheap but make sure they are far apart might be a cool one?

[humanoid.mp4]

Yes, hauling contracts need something more. They are a bit boring atm in my personal opinion. I really like the idea of hauling something really valueable instead of this package: this will encourage players to build specialized ships to haul. I would also prefer having some pvp or pve content during hauling (for example, you will be attacked by SPRT drones or your route will be given to another players who play as pirates)