Most of these requests would require code changes, yes. But there is one way that modding could add "spice" to the game, though...
We need more variety of ships. It's ridiculous that every freighter of every race looks exactly the same. Is there some galaxy-wide merchant cartel with military efficiency that controls all trade? We need at the very least different style freighters for each race, and ideally a wide variety of freighters, especially for the Terrans. Where are the commercial services? Shouldn't there be various sizes of freighters from specific companies? Shouldn't there be an inter-stellar equivalent of UPS with a distinctive ship design and logo? (Call it 'Q-Haul'
) Shouldn't there be broken down old 'tramp' traders in lots of odd designs? Shouldn't there be passenger liners? For that matter, shouldnt there be some other activity in space besides trade? How about some research ships? How about a colony ship heading out to start a new outpost?
If there is one thing that all the anxious modders out there can do to make this game 'look and feel' realistic it's add a wide range of 'civilian' ships.
[ February 12, 2004, 02:44: Message edited by: Baron Munchausen ]