The way I read it Daddystu is we all start there as prototypes rather than clones and at the end we choose a side. I could be wrong
thanks for the hard work.
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I have read everything but have also more insights than you.
It was successful and “never change a running system”.
But in this case it was not a perfect running system and in emergency we can revert back.
But the change which is coming got my support regarding “resources / richness too easy to get”. So we go the meteorite + POI road now.
We will see and do a final setup with HWS 8.
Yes and no. Clones are still available but Prototypes are a bridge of full hardcore survival mode and a decision you have to make after you played a while now.
More planned with them later.
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Will base-building/spawning be a thing still on GG/HW?
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It was the most-successful running system we have had, i can safely say that since i started in either 3/4 (think it was 4)! Have had the pleasure of fighting on Golden Globe, Homeworld and many other spots since then so plenty of insights and ideas 
I just don’t want you overwhelmed from poor ideas from newer players that don’t realise we’ve tried half of our ‘fixes’ before which is why i’m very protective of our current META! I’m sure you understand and appreciate that :).
Your own survey results vindicate you on this point
I mean 70% support the config! That’s INCREDIBLE! You should be VERY VERY Proud of yourself, you’ve done a great job so far and we’re advancing ever forwards! I just post to ensure that newer players don’t drag us back to previous ideas .
And even a lot of the new players enjoyed this season despite their greviances in some areas (justified and unjustified).
EDIT: I’m willing to try something new and won’t shy away if i think it is a positive or negative change
Best regards
Wise.
Does this mean GG will be 12hrs PVE, 12 hrs PVP? More gold meteors during PVP. I know you mentioned something about having a planet being something like this. Will HW also take on the same rotation? Or is there going to be a totally different planet for the PVP/PVE rotation idea.
Yea, I just dont know if armageddon is confirmed or if that idea is being implemented into GG and HW.
Me neither, i hope it is with this new meteorite spawning toggle, that in my opinion in the great middle road that Rex is on about, if it’s not that then i don’t really know what’s going on ahah 
Best regards to ya mate!
Wise.
Personally I think the meteor idea is ridiculous, especially combined with the possibility of a PvPvE rotation. The ability to do the floating Prof. Void POI, farm other planets with meteors, gold deposits, etc… on already existing PvPvE rotations is a solution to those who desire gold. The idea of running down the exclusive and highly focused PvP playfields for the most high end gamers (and most loyal and contributing demographic), in favor of attempting to allow the loudest voices willing to decry their lack of privilege is not, as I see it, a valid solution. The onus is on an individual to have merit and accomplish what they can. The massive PvP engagements of this season past, the burgeoning political environment, usage of garage ships, etc. will all be effected negatively. Not to mention, most of us that compete over GG, especially the ones of us who have lived there are already extremely wealthy. While this will effect the PvP of GG, and certainly the overall interest in the process of gathering gold to an extent, it will only truly effect the ‘have-nots’. Even with a possible PvPvE rotation on these key planets… unless there are further alterations to increase the ‘equality’.
The idea of ‘equality’ or fixed ‘equality’ is the issue I have overall. But i think we’re hitting the same point with this bit on your post
This, i couldn’t agree more, i’d only add an individual/faction to accomplish what they can, couldn’t agree more on that point!
I will have to wait and see what 7.X.X has in store,
Best regards
Wise.
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PVP EVERYWHERE WOOOOO!!!
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Meanwhile I am stuck at work…
I bet there will surely be someone crying in the forums later about a full PvP universe.
Good Morning @everyone,
another teaser for the wait - the new HWS 7.X.X Universe Map!
Overall the 7.X map was already one of the best we ever had and it was a real challenge for me to “change this running” system.
It is not that big of a change but rather a real focus on improvements you gave me throughout feedbacks and the survey.
Here are my thoughts on the HWS 7.X.X universe:
- Removed a lot of unused playfields (statistically there were really EMPTY!)
- Sun near PvE start area for better solar panel (improvement)
- All start areas are now accessible via SV (improvement / survey)
- Thus you can now warp also with a SV to CSW orbit and do CSW. Minimizing very rare errors and docking problems (improvement)
- Peacekeepers are at the bottom but better reachable now (change)
- Alliance and Lawless can go faster in the universe but Freelancer have both Peacekeeper for their usage straight away
- To create a tiny late game aspect for PvP you need a CV to go from the lower part to the top hotspot part (GG, Homeworld, etc.)
- To create a tiny late game aspect for PvE you need a CV to be able to reach Avendore
- Breaked my pattern to never “cross” warp routes. It should create more dynamic around the hotspot area
- Donator playfields can be reached via SVs (because of high requested feedback. Still observing…)
- Pegasus and Andromeda Galaxy have PvPvE rotation planets now
- Black Hole has now Andromeda Planet
- Avendore Galaxy has Origin + PvPvE rotation planets. During the week it is PvE and at the weekend PvP. It can be lucrative to live there…
- Implemented a crazy insane Survival start as a new Origin: Prototype. You can use OCD here but have to endure lots of tests and go beyond your limits to be able to survive. You have to leave all your shadows (structures) behind if you want to leave that place. At the end you have to decide what Origin you want to be part of.
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Very nice new map. Unfortunately freelancers have no SV connection from ECC to Earth X7, are you freelancerphopic ? :-).
Lets start a #freelancertoo campaign !
At what time can we start our new adventure ?
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This map is 10x better for SV’s then last season. We shouldn’t have sv warp points everywhere either.
If this isn’t good enough for you, just get a cv warp sled.
Thank you again Rex for this majorly improved map!
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Intentional to slow down one warp route for Freelancer. Forcing them to build one warp step earlier a CV and / or trade for it.
They are adventurer and explorer after all (they got generally nerfed now)
Plan for today is to stop servers at ~3-4PM and start fresh at 5PM
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So is the Prototype origin planet PvP or PvE with a hard start? Doesn’t really specify, but I’m good with either.
I like the layout, and the return of Armageddon should make it a lot more interesting to play in the black hole. Good job!
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Well, thank you for nerfing us, i guess 
Woop Woop! Arma here we go baby!
Lovin’ that map Rex!
Keep it up my man,
best regards
wise.