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Proposal
make the planetary space stations able to land on just like Ord mantel
Justification
new space and underworld activitys, factional countorll and pvp /takeover. Smuggling.
Motivation
Bringing players into the seat of their space ships. And at some extent making space a place more needed for the everyday life. quests for the planetary space. maybe move most of the space quests into teh stations from after getting the noob ship. Think out of the box for the plantes that share stations. Also let the ingame deco masters go at it.
"Beyond the Starport" and "Ships and Space"
 
An idea similar to this was shot down recently because the server population does not support MORE congregational areas.. which is sad because I like the idea generally.. As a compromise:

We could start with JUST making Ord Mandel a more desirable congregation point for spacers...
1. Make the areas at Ord Mandel functional (Cantina, Med Center, Bank, Bazaar)... maybe along the lines of The Ranch... but for spacers.
2. Special buffs or perks for spacers might encourage activity.
3. MAYBE moving the Idiot's Array to Ord Mandell as a special access VIP area..

...and more ideas to come...
 
I've already commented my thoughts on the previous idea which can be viewed here:

https://swgr.org/post/permission-to-land-the-space-station-new-social-hubs-in-space.7576/

I don't think there is much difference unless I have missed something. I also am not a fan of the suggestion of moving the very functional Idiot's Array lounge with its logical Lando questlines to the large space station of Nova Orion, it seems counter-productive.
I am not convinced about moving the Idiot's Array either... just trying to throw out possibilities... but to keep it FUNCTIONAL if moved, making it a small VIP lounge inside the station might avoid the 'counter productive-ness' you mention.

As for you comments in the other post.. generally spot on. I agree a spacer oriented gathering spot is not required currently, but if some content was added or tweaked, it COULD still be benefitial.
 
I am not convinced about moving the Idiot's Array either... just trying to throw out possibilities... but to keep it FUNCTIONAL if moved, making it a small VIP lounge inside the station might avoid the 'counter productive-ness' you mention.

As for you comments in the other post.. generally spot on. I agree a spacer oriented gathering spot is not required currently, but if some content was added or tweaked, it COULD still be benefitial.
Fair comments, and I agree