Another good point.
Did you know that if you make changes to the mod to improve the game play, CNC would more than likely include them in the next patch.
I often did that, and I know that he has in the past. So keep the suggestions coming.
And not to down play the AST mod, have you been over to the Star Trek Mod Forum yet? Kwok is nearing the Beta phase for the mod, and people like you who seem to have a good eye for things would be a great help. Just a thought.