While Legends is in many ways a barometer for how not to do certain things, there are some areas that they got right and I believe in credit where it is due.
On Legends, a player can speak to a chassis dealer at any major star port and purchase more ship slots on their data pad.
This is more than just a quality of life issue. It is a necessity for pilots especially now that I'm starting to see a few sprouts of PVP starting to pop through the surface.
Here is why;
A good pilot never settles on a single ship, although many have those they favor. Varying types of pvp call for varying types of load outs on a variety of platforms. For example, if I am facing off against terrible odds, maybe alone vs 3 or more other pilots, I may drop my preferred T/A load out and shift to an RGI or maybe a V-wing with chaff if am inundated by missile slingers.
If on the other hand, the odds are leaning in my favor I may shift to an Oppy or a heavy TIE to keep it fun for everyone.
Comparatively if someone wants to come up in a gunboat or POB I (and my team) may need the firepower of my defender.
Add to this the universal ships like JSF and ARC-170 and the list begins to grow quickly. Not to mention that Ace of Ace grinders keep loaded heavies in their datapad from other factions in the event that they want to grind another faction (again).
Because of the current limitations in datapad slots a pilot is limited to only a few options. This stymies variety and limits variables when facing opponents in pvp while also stunting flavor, choice and texture in pve.
Now I am profoundly leary of changes to JTL, especially after Legends put so much effort into screwing it up, but this is one area where there the change is all benefit and no drawback. I can think of no instance where this would cause any kind of problem and can list a myriad of ways it can improve JTL and the game as a whole. If the concern is POVs, and the items kept on them, that is easily remedied by maintaining a limited amount of those.
As an experienced pilot and Beyond enthusiast, I strongly recommend adding this change to the server for the benefit of all.
Questions, comments, suggestions and criticisms welcomed...... attacks will be met with searing flames
