[UI] Reduce clan size on big servers

So my suggestion is to simply reduce the size of clans in bigger servers. This is coming from a uber-elite player who plays solo a lot and it's not so fun when you have to fight 5-10 people at once. You got no chance to win and I cannot see how it's fun to be the one winning when you're relying on all the other people to even manage it.

It's just boring and it kind of ruins the idea of PvP when you got no chance to win even with a maxed out ship you die within three seconds. Makes all that time you spent getting big seem pointless and I know someone is going to do a snarky comment saying "well you should join a big clan" and the thing I say to that is... No. I'm a solo player and enjoy the 1v1 combat of this game. I don't hunt new players and I don't do group hunts; why? Because I find it boring and unrewarding.

I think they need to reduce the clan sizes on the bigger servers so that hunts like this stop. Similar to my suggestion about Clan Battle Stations not being able to be shot in the centre until all the outside modules are destroyed.

They can even just remove clans all together for uber elites because it really is just no fun going against this many people on your own.

 

Ok, lets assume they reduced the sizes for clans: What stops that same clan from making a second clan with the same name, along with the #2 at the end of it? Or even a 3rd, a 4th?

It won't solve the problem, in fact, most big clans already do this.

So lets assume they got rid of clans all-together: What stops players from forming multiple outfits with their UFE buddies on their friendsist?

That won't solve the UFE gangbangs either.

*I think the best solution for this problem is to buy a fast ship, and simply run away and go to any other map; theres a lot of them.

 

I never said it would stop it. But it would definitely not encourage it as much as it does right now. And can you not read? I like 1v1 combat, why would I run away. Sometimes I can kill a couple of them but it's not so fun when they all use emp.. They all use ishes... they all use rsb... How do you win? You cannot.

I don't care if they just remove clans but this problem is very close to the point I don't even want to play this game anymore. Cause' the server I play on is just full of people that make 50 man clans and don't play unless all of them are online.

 

It sucks. My advise: leave your clan or join them (if you can't beat them join them). Also consider using the Tartarus or Spectrum as those are currently by far the best defense ships available.

If we are lucky, the clan problem will be addressed before the end of this year although I once again, doubt it (considering how slow the server merge is moving.

 

Like I've said previously, I'm UFE. I don't need advice like this. This is more of a formal complaint than an "up for debate" suggestion.

But like I also said previously, I like to solo hunt which means I don't use defensive ships or drone formations. Meaning I don't use ring and I don't use Spectrum, Solace or any other shield benefit ship.

And I never said this is likely to happen, of course, it's not. But it's worth putting it here in case one of the other moderators here agrees with it because clans is a serious problem right now with the game. (Along with the overuse of Solace and the fact new players are neglected heavily).

Also, it's spelt "defence and advice".

 

I feel your pain but big or small servers, merge is coming, clan sizes are built on the premise of being the top dog. It also feeds their over sized egos. The best way to not have to really worry about them is to not acknowledge them in chat. Also, when they are trolling the area, just sit still. Players get bored easily, and worry about their boosters even more than the kill. I keep ships parked in multiple maps so if one is too hot, I just go do something else. This will probably be your best option since clan sizes, and their allies are not likely to go away.

 

Finally a good answer on one of the threads that I created. I agree with everything you said and I guess there is no other answer until clans are changed other than this.

This isn't even worth responding to, instead I will just report it as abuse.

 

I'm sorry I did not ment to be rude or anything. I wast just trying to give some advice

Thanks btw, I learn something new every day

 

Cutting Clan size won't stop your problem. You mention how five or ten ships shoot you down, but actually, while they may use that many, that's still more than it would take. Also, if you do the math, cutting clan size in half to ( 25 members ), would still leave them with 2.5 to 5 times the number of your stated problem. It's enjoyable for some people to fly together. There is strength in numbers and much can be done with others help like quests, some NPC's, and group hunts. While some may find this " boring and unrewarding " others do not. There may be those who find in 1V1 that UFE ships aren't fair, so lets change them. Perhaps the game should only allow one type of ship, each equipped the exact same way, no groups of any kind, no communication, just take it and go, good luck! Then to further ensure nobody's toes are stepped on we could ban " formal complaints ", " advice ", ideas and feedback.