Is there a point in repair docks?

[DiamondDuty]

I want there to be a point, because as of right now, when damaged, you press "B" and repaire in build mode, this costs credits, and resources, but I figured that a repair dock would be for those with the credits but not the resources, but as it turns out you need the resources aswell, so doesn't this render the repaire dock virtually pointless?

Balances for it to work could be: Repair docks only take credits and dish out the full repair which only costs you credits (paying for resources and maybe interest or something)

What do you guys think?

Thanks for reading.

Cheers!

-DiamondDuty

[Cayni]

docks are cheaper

[mss73055]

If you got an iron ship you don't need repair docks. Iron's just too plentiful.
But with more exotic blocks a repair dock comes handy. Even in the start for titanium.

[Hanzo]

Yeah, just cheaper.

I wouldn't allow immediate repairs in space, it's silly to just be able to click a button and all is well. I'd at least give it a progress bar and have it repair over time.

That would at least give you a reason to visit a repair dock.

[KillerAO]

they are only like 25% cheaper or something so kinda useless

[Okairo]

Well when you're hard up on resources that 25% discount is enticing.

[Aurelia]

They do have their purpose. Cheaper depending on standing, and that cheaper can be the difference between not being able to repair, and being able to, if you're not swimming in minerals.

[Knives]

When your ship is huge that discount is worth it.